Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022

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Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Malaysia Property
Market Outlook 2022
Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Introduction
     Overall, the market looks to be stabilising as we    This is also in line with a general improved outlook
     move into 2022, following the disruptive impact of   for the Malaysian economy, which is anticipated
     the COVID-19 crisis. Between Q2 2020 and Q2 2021,    to perform better in 2022. Furthermore, the move
     sharp drops in transactional activity were brought   from a “pandemic” to an “endemic” classification
     by rising infection rates and government-imposed     of the crisis means the government is adopting
     movement restrictions, resulting in price            sustainable long-term policies in dealing with
     depressions and fluctuating supply volume.           COVID-19. This will result in more consistent
                                                          regulations on economic activity and bring clarity
     However, the recent PropertyGuru Malaysia            for businesses operations, improving sentiments
     Property Asking Price Index found that prices were   toward financial security and consumer
     back on an upward trend in Q3 2021. This indicates   confidence.
     that sentiments are improving in tandem with
     higher vaccination rates, the reopening of           Our data indicates that a general improved
     commercial activity and a less restricted            outlook is making its presence felt in the market,
     environment for consumers.                           driven by sustained demand and positive
                                                          transaction prices in key hotspots within the four
                                                          major regions of Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang
                                                          and Johor. Aiding the momentum for recovery are
                                                          prevailing low interest rates, suppressed property
                                                          prices, and a slate of buyer-oriented incentives
                                                          offered under the ongoing Home Ownership
                                                          Campaign (HOC).

PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
2021: A Year in Review
     Asking price & Supply index
                                                                            Price index        Supply index

                 2019 Q1            2019 Q2          2019 Q3   2019 Q4   2020 Q1     2020 Q2       2020 Q3     2020 Q4   2021 Q1   2021 Q2   2021 Q3

                                                       Base index: 100 | Units on y-axis are in % | Source: PropertyGuru

     Malaysians are still on the lookout
     for a property despite the                                                                                                65% see living near
     prolonged pandemic since 2020.                                                                                            health-related services
                                                                                                                               as important.
     4 in 5 Malaysians surveyed intend to buy                                                                 65%
     properties in Malaysia in the future.

                                                                                                                               45% cite investment as
                                                                                                                               reason for purchasing a
                                                                                                                               home and is more prevalent
                                                                                                              45%              among younger Malaysians.

PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Contents
               1             Looking back at 2021

               2             Key trends that will impact the property
                             sector in 2022

               3             Macro trends that will impact the property
                             sector

              4              Big property bets in 2022

               5             Should you buy or sell property in 2022?

               6             Conclusion

               7             About PropertyGuru

PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Looking back
at 2021
Looking back at 2021

     Upward price
     momentum after
     months of
     downward pressure
                                                              A drop in transactional activity added downward
     Despite a momentary respite in late 2020, the            pressure on prices in H1 2021, which already took a hit in
     resurgence of COVID-19 infections in the first quarter   2020. However, supply continued to grow as the
     of 2021 saw the return of “lockdown” restrictions in     construction industry was among the few vital sectors
     the country. Responding to an alarming rise in           that were allowed to operate during the Full Movement
     infection rates, stringent movement restrictions were    Control Order (FMCO) period between May and July
     reimposed, and a declaration of national State of        2021.
     Emergency was made on January 11.
                                                              The PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Price Index, which
     The situation dashed hopes of a quick recovery for       tracks the movement of prices via property listings on
     the property market, which was previously                PropertyGuru, saw overall median asking prices
     anticipated to occur by the end of 2021. Movement        contract by 2.16% between Q2 2020 and Q2 2021. In
     limitations had a significant impact on most             retrospect, this actually reflects a measure of resilience
     economic sectors, and the property sector was no         by the market during the pandemic when compared
     different.                                               against larger price drops captured by the index in
                                                              previous periods of economic turbulence.
PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Looking back at 2021

        Malaysia Property Price Index

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     By Q3 2021, the index found that overall asking                                                              A closer look at listing trends during this period
     prices inched back upwards by 0.92% quarter-on-                                                              suggests the decrease in supply volume could be
     quarter (QoQ) and 0.08% year-on-year (YoY).                                                                  attributed to a temporary withdrawal of
                                                                                                                  properties for sale in the secondary market.
     In contrast, the PropertyGuru Malaysia Property
     Supply Index found that overall supply dropped by                                                            This is likely to be in reaction to pandemic-related
     6.51% QoQ in Q3 2021 despite a positive gain of                                                              downward pressure on prices. However, should the
     11.94% QoQ in the previous quarter.                                                                          current upward price trend prevail, we could see a
                                                                                                                  substantial return of supply to the market by
                                                                                                                  year-end.
PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Looking back at 2021

        Malaysia Property Supply Index

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       Interestingly, research by PropertyGuru DataSense,                                                             Secondly, the fact that median prices continued to
       found that while the overall number of purchases                                                               rise while transaction volume dropped sharply
       dropped sharply during the H2 2020 to H1 2021 period,                                                          indicates those who continued purchasing in this
       the overall median price for transacted properties                                                             period were buyers who were on solid financial
       actually moved upwards by 8.5%. This is, in fact, the                                                          footing with an appetite for higher-priced
       sharpest rise registered since H1 2016.                                                                        properties.

       Firstly, the data reveals that property activity
       continued to transpire despite a very challenging
       environment, albeit at a much-reduced volume.
PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Looking back at 2021

       Median Price and                                                                    340K                                            66200

       Number of Transactions                                                              320K                                            58600
       for Commercial and
       Residential Sector                                                                  300K                                             51000

                                                                Median Transaction Price

                                                                                                                                                     No. of transactions
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       For these buyers, low interest rates, depressed prices
       and an incentive-rich environment provided an
       opportune moment to jump into the market. Even at                                   260K                                            35800
       the height of restrictions, their ability to act on
       purchase decisions were aided by a greater embrace                                  240K                                            28200
       of digital transformation by property companies,
       which now enables an end-to-end purchasing process                                  220K                                            20600
       for consumers.

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PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Looking back at 2021

     Government-driven initiatives that
     helped sustain the property market
      Extension of Home Ownership                            Continuous offer of stamp duty and transfer
      Campaign (HOC)                                         fee exemptions.

       Extension on moratorium on                            Expanded to include alternate option of 50%
       loan repayments                                       reduction on monthly repayment.

       Retention of Overnight Policy                         Bank Negara Malaysia kept the OPR rate at
       Rate (OPR)                                            a low of 1.75%.

                                                     “With prices trending in a positive direction in the final quarter of
                                                     the year, and sentiments gradually, but steadily improving, it is
                                                     highly likely more property purchasers will want to catch the
                                                     potential upswing of market prices while the financial environment
                                                     remains favourable. This is a momentum that is expected to pick
                                                     up pace and spill over into 2022,” said Sheldon Fernandez, Country
                                                     Manager, PropertyGuru Malaysia.
PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Key trends that will impact
the property sector in 2022
Key trends that will impact the property sector in 2022

     Stabilised market will revive buyer
     interest
                                                                              COVID-19 remains a looming issue that will influence
                                                                              buyer behaviour as we head into the new year.
                                                                              However, as the nation hits its vaccination targets and
                                                                              infection rates remain at a manageable level, we can
                                                                              expect consumer sentiment to improve at a gradual
                                                                              pace, in tandem with an improved outlook on the job

                                                56%                           market as the year progresses.

                                                                              Looking ahead, the positive price indicators captured
                      Among millennials who do not own a                      in H2 2021 promises a more stabilised market in the
                      property, more than half intend to                      first quarter of the coming year. Despite issues
                      get a property after 30 years of age.                   surrounding the pricing mismatch experienced by
                                                                              property sector prior to the onset of the pandemic, it
                                                                              was widely recognised that demand remained strong
                                                     Saving money to grow
                                                                              among property seekers, many of whom (at the time)
                                                     funds and buying a       were simply priced out of the market.
                                                     property are among the
                                                     top priorities for the   As such, the prevailing climate of low-entry costs for
                                                     coming year.             properties could spur some early activity among first-
                                                                              home buyers who had previously put aside plans
                                                                              because of the unfavourable financing climate.

PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Key trends that will impact the property sector in 2022

     Improved economic                                                Malaysians & Permanent Residents

     environment for                                                   Year 1-3
                                                                        30%
                                                                                     Year 4
                                                                                     20%
                                                                                               Year 5
                                                                                                 15%
                                                                                                          Year 6 onwards
                                                                                                                 0%

     property seekers                                                 Companies

     Businesses will return to full capacity following lifting of      Year 1-3      Year 4     Year 5     Year 6 onwards
     restrictions now that most states are in the advanced              30%          20%         15%            10%
     phases of the National Recovery Plan. This will lead to
     greater economic stability and improved job security             Foreigners
     for consumers, improving their own financial outlook.
                                                                                  Year 1-5                 Year 6 onwards
     Ultimately, this will create a conducive environment for                       30%                         10%
     many to relook and revive homeownership plans or
     aspirations to upgrade their lifestyles.
                                                                    The recent Budget 2022 announcement, tabled on
     Another group that could be making a quick comeback            Oct 29, saw the removal of Real Property Gains Tax
     into the market are investors, who will be keen to snap        (RPGT) on homes that are sold on the sixth year
     up properties while interest rates are attractive, and         onwards. RPGT was initially introduced to curb
     prices are on an upward cycle.                                 speculation during an overheated market period.
                                                                    Its partial removal will help liberalise the market for
                                                                    investors and second home buyers without long-
                                                                    term plans to retain their properties.

PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Key trends that will impact the property sector in 2022

     Progressive policies                                             Budget 2022 announced that the government

     for a changing                                                   would invest RM2 billion in guarantees to banks via
                                                                      the Guaranteed Credit Housing Scheme. This is
                                                                      aimed at assisting those in the “gig economy”;
     landscape                                                        those with the funds to pay for loans but cannot
                                                                      produce an income statement because they do
                                                                      not earn in the traditional sense.

          Budget 2022 Announcement                                    Reacting to the move, Sheldon said: “This could be
                                                                      the beginning of a more progressive approach to
          to Spur Homeownership                                       financing. Banks need to adapt to a changing
                                                                      landscape, where innovative individuals have the
                                                                      capacity to earn outside of the traditional context
                                                                      of salaries. Furthermore, in today’s world, there are
                   Allocation of RM1.5 billion                        those with more than a single source of income
                                                                      and a salary slip does not reflect the full scope of
                                                                      an individual’s earning power.”

               To develop housing                                     This illustrates the government’s continued
               programmes such                       Maintenance of   commitment to provide more affordable
               as Rumah Mesra                        the public       residential options and promote home ownership
               Rakyat                                housing units    among the B40 income group.

PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Key trends that will impact the property sector in 2022

     Revival of                                               Another issue that could impact property trends in
                                                              2022 is the Malaysia My Second Home Programme
                                                              (MM2H), which has yet to be reinstated since it was
     programmes                                               suspended in August 2020, in line with limiting
                                                              foreign entry into the country due to the COVID-19
     needed to boost                                          outbreak. The current consensus among market
                                                              players is that MM2H will play a vital role in reviving

     sector                                                   the industry and help address the large number
                                                              unsold high-end properties in the country.

                                                              The property overhang will continue to be a concern
                                                              in the year ahead, although Napic’s H1 2021 market
                                                              report offers some positive news, stating that the
                     HOC                             MM2H     current total of 31,112 residential overhang units
                                                              increased moderately by 5.2% from the previous
                                                              half. Overall, it is widely expected to take up to five
                                                              years to fully address Malaysia’s oversupply issues.
     Surprisingly, an expected extension of the HOC
     programme did not materialise, despite market
     watchers pointing out that it would be a vital tool to
     reinvigorate the market as the economy picks up.            Napic’s H1 2021 Market Report
     However, it is important to note previous extensions        31,112 residential overhang units
     of the programme were not necessarily linked to             increased by 5.2% from previous half
     national budget announcements and the
     government may yet choose to announce an
     extension before the programme expires in Dec 2021.
PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Key trends that will impact the property sector in 2022

     Ongoing mega
     projects enhance
     future prospects
     Progress on mega projects in the country is
     expected to generate excitement in the property
     market in 2022.

        Mass Rapid Transit Line 3                    Rapid Transit System              East Coast Rail Link
         (MRT3) in Klang Valley                       Johor    Woodlands             Port Klang          Kota Bharu

                    Tun Razak                                                         Penang South Islands
                                                      Bandar Malaysia
                  Exchange (TRX)                                                         Transformation

PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Key trends that will impact the property sector in 2022

                                                      This includes important infrastructure projects such
                                                      as the roll out of the Mass Rapid Transit Line 3,
                                                      which will help jump-start the construction sector
                                                      and create new economic focal points in areas that
                                                      will benefit from improved accessibility. Similarly,
                                                      the East Coast Rail Link that will provide a rapid
                                                      connection between Port Klang in Selangor to Kota
                                                      Bharu in Kelantan and be a catalyst for growth
                                                      along this corridor.

                                                      Additionally, the Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit
                                                      System will inevitably revive cross-border property
                                                      interest in the southern state, while the
                                                      transformation of Penang South Islands into a mix-
                                                      use sustainable city will draw international
                                                      attention.

                                                      In the Klang Valley, massive undertakings such as
                                                      Bandar Malaysia and Tun Razak Exchange (TRX)
                                                      will create world-class business and residential
                                                      attractions, while also satisfying local appetite for
                                                      residential, commercial and retail options.

PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Macro trends that will
impact the property sector
Macro trends that will impact the property sector

                                                            MoF said the expected growth trajectory aligns
     Economic growth                                        with the success of the vaccination programme and
                                                            the continuation of various stimulus and assistance
     projected to expand                                    packages to support citizens and revitalise the
                                                            economy. Much of this will still be in play in the
                                                            months ahead and will continue to boost the
     by 5.5% to 6.5%                                        economy in 2022.

     Unexpected lockdowns dampened expectations of
     a recovery this year, with Malaysia having to slash
                                                            Improved service
     its 2021 growth outlook twice before settling on a
     3% to 4% projection. However, the success of the       and financial sector
     National Recovery Plan, a ramped-up vaccination
     drive and the gradual reopening of economic
     activity has now boosted hopes of a turnaround in
                                                            a boon for
     2022.
                                                            construction
     In its Economic Report 2022, the Ministry of Finance
     (MoF) said the economy is expected to strengthen       As economic and social activities are now allowed to
     by 5.5% and 6.5% in the coming year. It said this      operate at full capacity in most parts of the
     expansion will be supported by significant             country, the service sector is anticipated to expand
     improvement in global trade, stabilised commodity      by 6% in the year ahead, while the manufacturing
     prices, containment of the pandemic and gradual        sector is expected to expand by 4.7%.
     improvement in consumer and business sentiments.

PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Macro trends that will impact the property sector

                          As a rebound in the property sector is expected to trail behind more
                          substantial national economic recovery, we will likely see gradual
                          improvements in the market environment in the first half of the coming
                          year, before it begins to pick up the pace in H2 2022.

                          Sheldon Fernandez
                          Country Manager, PropertyGuru Malaysia

     Meanwhile, the finance and insurance subsector is               Projection of sectors to grow in 2022
     projected to grow by 5.5% with continued economic
     recovery and resumption of investment activities.             1 Service sector                             6%
                                                                   2 Manufacturing sector                       4.7%
     This will combine to create a spill-over effect on the
     construction sector, which MoF projects will                  3 Finance and insurance subsector 5.5%
     turnaround in 2022 with 11.5% growth.
                                                                   4 MoF projects                               11.5%

PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Macro trends that will impact the property sector

                                                                                    According to United Overseas Bank Ltd, the
     Better job market                                                              country’s economy is on a recovering trend,
                                                                                    resulting in an increase in hiring in Q3 2021. Already,
     will boost consumer                                                            the unemployment rate dropped to 4.6% in August
                                                                                    from 4.8% in July earlier this year. As such, the
                                                                                    bank has tweaked its unemployment forecast for
     confidence                                                                     end-2021 to 4.2% from 4.5% previously.

                                                                                    “We expect job market conditions continue to
     Importantly, Malaysia’s labour market recovery is                              recover in the coming months as domestic-oriented
     projected to gain further momentum in the                                      business activities and labour demand will increase
     remaining months of 2021 and improve                                           further on the back of improving domestic
     considerably by 2022 as more businesses resume                                 spending outlook,” it said.
     operations.
                                                                                    As long-term financial security is a key prerequisite
                                                                                    behind property purchasing decisions, the return of
         Unemployment Rate History                                                  job security and consumer confidence is a vital
                       4.8%                                                         factor that will lead to the revival of interest in the
                                                                                    property market.
                                                        4.6%

                                                                          4.2% *

                   June 2021                         August 2021         Year-end

                                     *Source: United Overseas Bank Ltd

PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Big property bets in 2022
Big property bets in 2022

     The beginning of a new cycle
     Following four consecutive quarters of downward
     trending prices, the recent increase captured by             Property Sentiment Index
     the Property Asking Price Index in Q3 2021 indicates
     prices have hit the bottom of the curve and are now                                  The favourable
                                                                                          interest rates and
     at the starting point of an upward swing. In short,
                                                                                          price outlook, as well
     this means it is a great time to buy for those who                                   as the high real
     are on good financial footing.                                                       estate satisfaction
                                                                                          have increased the
     As overall prices are currently subdued, any price                                   study’s overall
     increases in popular areas are worthy of your              42 pts       45 pts       Sentiment Index by 3
     attention because it represents opportunity for            H1 2021      H2 2021      points.
     considerable capital gain in the new cycle.
                                                            As Malaysians are more satisfied, they
     “As the saying goes: You make money when you           are likely to have a more positive
     buy property, not when you sell. What this means is    outlook on the future of property prices.
     your best opportunity for capital gain is your point
     of purchase. All indicators suggest that prices have   Those who are satisfied with the
     already hit their lowest point and the current         current real estate climate in
     stabilisation is a prelude to an upward swing, given   Malaysia mentioned that good
     the overall improved economic outlook. So, it is a     long-term prospects for capital
     great time to catch the new cycle,” said Sheldon.      appreciation is the top reason
                                                            for them feeling this way.

PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Big property bets in 2022

                According to the Malaysia Consumer Sentiment
                Study H2 2021 (MCSS H2 2021), consumers are now
                viewing the property market in a more positive
                light. Additionally, respondents also highlighted
                good long-term prospects for capital appreciation
                as a key reason for their improved outlook.

PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Big property bets in 2022

     Terraces remain the top choice
     Overall, terrace houses remain the most sought-
     after property type in the country. According to                                               First-time home buyers              Investor

     research by PropertyGuru DataSense, they are
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     buyers and investors, representing the largest
     volume of properties purchased by these two groups                           10000

                                                            No. of Transactions
     in H1 2021.
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     growing demand among millennials, who have now                               6000
     made double-storey terraces their preferred target
     above condominiums, according to the MCSS H2 2021.                           4000

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     are seeking more space to balance both lifestyle and
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PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Big property bets in 2022

                                                     While semi-dees and bungalows did not generate as
                                                     much attention in PropertyGuru DataSense’s H1 2021
                                                     study, the findings showed that investors were willing
                                                     to fork out more to purchase these two property types
                                                     during this period, as they represented the largest
                                                     growth in median transactional prices among all
                                                     property types.

                                                     The demand for condominiums and service
                                                     apartments has been diluted by the large volume of
                                                     supply in the market. However, high-rises that are
                                                     linked to transport-oriented developments are
                                                     expected to continue to generate demand, especially
                                                     among younger buyers who appreciate the
                                                     convenience and cost-effectiveness this lifestyle offers.

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Big property bets in 2022

      Number of Transactions by State
      280
                                                                                                                                                            Selangor the
      260
      240

      220
                                                                                                                                                            strongest
      200
      180
                                                                                                                                                            performing region
      160
                                                                                                                                                            From a regional perspective, Selangor recorded
      140                                                                                                                                                   the largest number of property transactions in H1
      120                                                                                                                                                   2021. Among the key regions in the country, this
      100                                                                                                                                                   was followed by Johor, Penang and Kuala Lumpur.
      80

      60                                                                                                                                                    Outside of the key regions, Negeri Sembilan
      40
                                                                                                                                                            performed the best in terms of transaction
                                                                                                                                                            volume, performing better than KL.
      20

      0
                                                                                                                                                            Selangor and Penang recorded the highest
            Johor

                    Kedah

                                                 Negeri Sembilan

                                                                   Pahang
                            Kelantan

                                        Melaka

                                                                            Perak

                                                                                    Perlis

                                                                                             Pulau Pinang

                                                                                                            Sabah

                                                                                                                    Sarawak

                                                                                                                              Selangor

                                                                                                                                         W.P Kuala Lumpur

                                                                                                                                                            median price of properties transacted at RM1.7
                                                                                                                                                            million. The median for KL was not far behind at
                                                                                                                                                            RM1.49 million, followed by Johor at RM1.05 million.
                                                                                                                                                            The lowest recorded median transaction price
                                                                                                                                                            countrywide was Kelantan at RM90,000.
                                       Source: PropertyGuru DataSense

PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Big property bets in 2022

     Hotspots that                                                         No   Penang hotspots               QoQ in Asking
                                                                                                              Prices
                                                                           1    Gelugor (Timor Laut)          3.76%
     deserve your                                                          2
                                                                                Nibong Tebal (Seberang
                                                                                Perai)                        3.52%

     attention                                                             3    Sungai Ara (Bayan Lepas)      3.05%

     In terms of areas that saw noteworthy capital
                                                                           No   KL hotspots                QoQ in Asking Prices
     growth across the country, Puchong in Selangor
     performed the best in H1 2021, witnessing a 32.6%                     1    Taman Desa Petaling        7.29%
     increase. Other areas that performed well were                        2    Bandar Sri Manjalara       4.88%
     Ipoh in Perak with 30.4% growth, Shah Alam in
                                                                           3    Bandar Tun Razak           4.81%
     Selangor with 28.1% growth and Tebrau in Johor
     16.0%.

      No           Hotspots                          Capital Growth Rate   In KL, key areas that performed well in terms of
                                                                           recent asking prices in Q3 2021 were Taman Desa
      1            Puchong (Selangor)                32.6%                 Petaling, which saw average prices move up by
      2            Ipoh (Perak)                      30.4%                 7.29% QoQ, Bandar Sri Manjalara moved up by
      3            Shah Alam (Selangor)              28.1%
                                                                           4.88% and Bandar Tun Razak moved up by 4.81%.

      4            Tebrau (Johor)                    16.0%                 In Penang, the highest asking price movements
                                                                           were recorded in Gelugor in Timor Laut (3.76%),
                                                                           Nibong Tebal in Seberang Perai (3.52%) and Sungai
                                                                           Ara in Bayan Lepas (3.05%).

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Should you buy or sell
property in 2022?
Should you buy or sell property in 2022?

     Great time to make a purchase for
     those who are financially stable
     All indicators point to an ideal time for buyers to    However, should the market pick up pace by mid-
     get into the market. It is an opportune moment to      2022, properties located in high-valued and
     take advantage of low prices while they are on an      centralised locales could see promising upticks in
     upward trend, and benefit from prevailing low          offer prices.
     interest rates while they last.

     However, an important factor to consider before
     committing is the stability of personal finances and
     job security in the current climate, which is still
     coping with uncertainties. A thorough examination
     is required to ensure you have the capacity and
     confidence to take on an added long-term
     financial burden.

     From a seller’s perspective, the current climate is
     not ideal for those seeking to make top dollar on
     their sale. Even those looking to make a quick sale
     face competition from a glut of new and
     unoccupied properties. Buyers are currently spoilt
     for choice.

PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Outlook 2022
Conclusion:
Steady, but positive,
progress ahead
Conclusion

     Overall, positive economic indicators predict 2022 will   Any deterioration of the current situation will add
     be a better year for the property market, even if         further health and financial burdens onto buyers
     improvements are expected to take shape at a              and impact their outlook towards the economy as a
     gradual pace.                                             whole.

     Consumer confidence is expected to trickle back into      Given this, slow and careful progress, with an
     the market in the first half of the year and grow         embrace of innovative solutions to deal with our
     steadily in the second. Crucial to achieving this is a    changing norms, is potentially the best way forward
     general strengthening of the overall economy, which       for the market.
     seems to be the main focus of the government under
     Budget 2022.

     As such, specific incentives to boost the property
     industry will probably only come into play once the
     economy is on more stable footing.

     Even as we move forward with a more optimistic
     outlook, it is important to note that sustained
     improvement in consumer confidence will continue
     to be linked to positive or negative developments on
     the COVID-19 front. While the percentage of
     vaccinated individuals are now high in the country,
     infections remain at a high, albeit manageable, level.

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