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When to Buy or Rent Given the Current Real Estate Market in Malaysia

Your decision to buy or rent a property will depend on your needs, particularly on your future plans. However, if you are going to invest in the real estate market, it is important that you adopt strategic planning. Note that the real estate market is influenced by pressures of inflation and rising home prices. So, while the demand for residential property is high, it poses affordability concerns also...

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Property expert shares five things which could be devaluing your home

If you're planning on putting your property on the market, it's important to present your home in the most appealing way to attract buyers.

To help Brits, Oren Kander, Senior Valuer at Gaffsy has shared five things which can devalue the price of your home, and how to rectify these issues to promote a speedier sale.

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1 in 10 fireplace users at risk of a chimney fire

New UK research reveals that nearly one in ten fireplace users leave it years before sweeping their chimneys putting their homes at risk of catching fire. One owner said, "I'm not sure how often I should have it done."

The findings from HETAS come during the not-for-profit organisation's Chimney Fire Safety Week (CFSW), an annual, national campaign in partnership with Fire Kills,...

Rates cut sparks 23% increase in property stock levels

Research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has shown that across Britain, the number of home sellers entering the market increased by 23% in the two weeks following the Bank of England's decision to cut interest rates.

GetAgent analysed listings data* on the level of for sale stock listed across Britain (excluding stock listed as sold subject to contract), as well as...

Vistry Group opens new Skills Academy in Exeter

A new Skills Academy has been launched in Exeter to provide construction training and employment opportunities for the local community.

Vistry Group, which incorporates Bovis Homes, Countryside Homes and Linden Homes, has opened the Brandon Ball Skills Academy at its Matford Brook development in Alphington, in honour of a former employee.

Delivered in partnership with local...

Homebuyers priced out of EV ownership due to sky high cost of buying near public charging ports

The latest research by eXp UK , the platform for personal estate agents, has revealed whilst electric vehicles (EVs) may be growing in popularity, those in search for a home within an area offering plentiful opportunity to charge one in public will need to pay over £500,000 for the pleasure.

eXp UK analysed current data on the number of publicly available EV charging devices found...

‘A million leads proves market confidence,’ says PropTech boss

Political and economic stability are encouraging more movement in the housing market, according to new figures released by online valuation specialists, The ValPal Network (TVPN).

New data shows that members have generated more than 1m leads so far this year – passing the milestone a month earlier than normal.

TVPN director, Craig Vile said: "Times have been tough in recent...

Tech has changed the property sector for the better

The latest industry insight from Material Information and digital property pack provider, Moverly , has revealed that the vast majority of property sector professionals believe that technology has helped improve both the operational efficiency of the property market, as well as the consumer offering provided to buyers and sellers, with the evolution of property portal and online conveyancing...

Labour's ambitious housing targets could boost market value by £161.6bn in five years

The latest research London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that should Labour honour its commitments to deliver 370,000 new homes a year, it would not only boost housing delivery by 22%, but it could bring a £161.6bn boost in value to the housing market across England.

Benham and Reeves looked at the increase in housing delivery proposed by Labour via...

Properties surrounding London's park commanding healthy house price premiums

The latest market insight from London's largest lettings and sales estate agent brand*, Foxtons , has revealed that London's much loved parks are attracting house price premiums of 53% compared to the wider market average, with Green Park home to the highest premium of the lot.

Foxtons analysed current market data looking at house prices in each of the postcodes straddling 13 of...

Rates cut to spur mortgage approval uplift historical market trends suggest

CEO of Octane Capital , Jonathan Samuels, says that the Bank of England's decision to reduce interest rates at the start of August is likely to bring about a positive boost to the housing market, as historical data reveals that mortgage approvals climb during the three months that follow a base rate cut.

Octane Capital analysed historic mortgage approval figures stretching back to...

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