The CBRE | WTW Market Outlook Report 2026, “Resilience to Relevance,” forecasts Malaysia’s property market to maintain stable growth in 2026, driven by prime office, industrial and tourism-related sectors and supported by major infrastructure projects. Key markets highlighted include Klang Valley, Penang, Iskandar Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching, with emerging hotspots such as Seremban, Nilai, Ipoh and Kuantan expected to benefit from improved connectivity.
The report emphasizes greater emphasis on asset quality, adaptability, sustainability and efficiency, and more value-driven decisions by occupiers and investors. Well-priced and well-managed residential properties, both landed and high-rise, are expected to remain in demand, with moderate price increases likely exceeding 3%.
It also notes that developers have frequently offered substantial discounts (often over 15%), complicating assessments of true price appreciation depending on whether gross or net prices are used. Banks approve loans based on SPA prices and are exercising greater caution—Bank Negara is attentive—and measures are being taken to ease home loan approvals.
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