3. What Buyers & Investors want?
• Malaysians are still eager to invest in
the property market despite concerns
of price increase
• Over 5,000 respondents
• 68% aged between 21 to 40 years
old
Asia Property Market Sentiment Survey Report 2015 (H2)
4. Who are the Buyers & Investors?
60%
(Southern Region)
5. Market Sentiments (H2)
• Challenges of the Current Market
Buyers are finding it difficult to purchase affordable homes
• GST
Properties are estimated to have increased by 3.97%
• More Affordable Housing
PR1MA has already received a total of 1,016,000 applicants
• A Slow and Soft Market in the First Half of 2016
In mid 2016, the property market will start climbing throughout
2017. It is expected 2018 will be the next property high
6. Understanding the Market (Southern)
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Own a
property
but
interested
in buying
another
First time
home
buyer, don't
own a
property
Just
monitoring
the market
Looking to
rent out a
property
that I own
Interested
in selling
property
Real estate
professional
/ property
agent
Interested
in leasing
and renting
property
Expatriate -
looking to
purchase a
property
Expatriate -
looking to
rent a
property
46%
18% 15%
6% 6%
4% 2% 2% 1%
Consider Themselves
7. Understanding the Market (Southern)
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Own, with mortgage still
to be paid
Rented Staying with parents Own, mortgage free
40%
19% 21% 17%
Status of Property Lived In
9. 11%
34%
26%
12%
4%
11%
8%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Below RM30,000
RM30,001 – RM90,000
RM90,001 – RM180,000
RM180,001 – RM300,000
RM300,001 – RM500,000
More than RM500,001
Prefer not to say
Annual Household Income
Understanding the Market (Southern)
10. Budget to Purchase (Southern)
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Below RM500,000 RM500,001 –
RM800,000
RM800,001 – RM1
Million
RM1 Million – RM3
Million
RM3 Million and
above
61%
27%
7% 5% 1%
Budget to Purchase
Last Report (H1) Current Report (H2)
Below RM500,000 73% 61%
RM500,001 - RM800,000 20% 27%
RM800,001 - RM1 Million 4% 7%
RM1 Million to RM3 Million 3% 5%
RM3 Million and above N/A 1%
11. When to Purchase (Southern)
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Within the next 6
months
6 - 12 months from
now
1 - 2 years from now At least 2 years or more
from now
16%
32% 33%
18%
When to Purchase
Last Report (H1) Current Report (H2)
Within Next 6 Months 3% 16%
6 - 12 Months from now 15% 32%
1 - 2 years from now 59% 33%
At least 2 years or more from now 23% 18%
12. Type of Property (Southern)
52%
28%
24%
25%
18%
18%
10%
10%
9%
8%
9%
7%
5%
2%
2%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Terraced House
Private condominiums/serviced apartments
Semi-detached house
Detached House
Homes under PR1MA
Homes under Malaysia My First Home scheme
Flat/walk-up apartment
Bungalow
Homes under Malaysia My Second Home scheme
Youth Housing Scheme
Office / Retail
Government Housing
Student Housing
Retirement Homes
Industrial
Other
Hotels
Type of Property Interested in Purchasing
13. Type of Property (Southern)
52%
44%
35%
28%
21%
16%
16%
15%
13%
11%
11%
9%
8%
7%
4%
2%
2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Terraced House
Private condominiums/serviced apartments
Semi-detached house
Detached House
Homes under PR1MA
Homes under Malaysia My First Home scheme
Flat/walk-up apartment
Bungalow
Homes under Malaysia My Second Home scheme
Youth Housing Scheme
Office / Retail
Government Housing
Student Housing
Retirement Homes
Industrial
Other
Hotels
Type of Property Interested in Purchasing
14. Below
RM500,000
40%
RM500,000 - RM
1 million
51%
RM1 million
& Above
9%
SEMI DETACHED
Below
RM500,000
55%
RM500,000 -
RM 1 million
43%
RM1 million &
Above
2%
TERRACE
Below RM500,000
52%
RM500,000 - RM
1 million
44%
RM1 million &
Above
4%
CONDOMINIUMS
Top 3 Preferred Property Types 2015 (Nationwide)
15. Below
RM500,000
52%
RM500,000 - RM
1 million
41%
RM1 million &
Above
7%
SEMI DETACHED
Below
RM500,000
72%
RM500,000 -
RM 1 million
26%
RM1 million &
Above
1%
TERRACE
Top 3 Preferred Property Types 2015 (Southern)
Below RM500,000
60%
RM500,000 - RM
1 million
37%
RM1 million &
Above
3%
CONDOMINIUMS
16. Top 10 Searched Areas Trends (Southern)
2013
Johor Bahru
Nusajaya
Skudai
Seremban
Masai
Kulai
Gelang Patah
Ulu Tiram
Nilai
Melaka Tengah
2014
Johor Bahru
Nusajaya
Skudai
Masai
Seremban
Kulai
Gelang Patah
Ulu Tiram
Melaka Tengah
Nilai
2015
Johor Bahru
Nusajaya
Skudai
Seremban
Masai
Gelang Patah
Ulu Tiram
Melaka Tengah
Horizon Hills
Kulai
17. Condo Directory Views in Johor
Building Name
Horizon Residence @ Bukit
Indah Serviced Apartment
Larkin Residence
Palazio
1Medini
Duta Impian
Bukit Saujana Apartment
Prima Regency Service
Apartment
Villa Bestari Apartment
Villa Krystal Apartment
Austin Perdana
Township
Bukit Indah
Larkin
Taman Mount Austin
Nusajaya
Johor Bahru
Bukit Saujana
Jalan Masai Baru
Johor Bahru
Skudai
Taman Austin Perdana
Views
11,769
5,742
5,549
4,214
3,361
3,318
3,258
3,092
2,595
2,233
No. of Listings
509
42
890
96
10
1
359
73
70
46
18. Day & Time – Top Johor Searches
Days: Tuesdays and Wednesday
Gain more searches based on the buyers and investors traffic
20. iProperty.com Malaysia Mobile Apps
iRealtor Consumer App Revamp
Including advancements of a better user experience and Featured Agent
21. iProperty.com Malaysia Mobile Apps
iRealtor Mobile Improved Gallery & Premium Listing
Gallery improved for better usage and Premium Listing is enabled.
22. Agents Advertising Awards 2016
What is it? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eipCri0I_Sg)
• An awards ceremony to recognise the highest levels of achievements,
leadership and innovation by real estate professionals and agencies
• 2nd year to run this awards
• We are opening the entries to all agencies nationwide this year after a
successful launch last year
• Some of the awards are:
• Outstanding Agency of the Year
• Agency of the Year
• Top Agencies in Central, Northern and Southern region
• Breakthrough Agent of the Year
• Star Agent – Area
• Outstanding Leader
• and many more
Entries will be starting next week! Join Us at our gala event!
25. What is Brickz?
A tool to obtain Property Transacted Data Easily!
Why?
• Gain information and knowledge in the most
efficient way
• Make the right actions based on the right insights
• Effective sales tool to convince Sellers, Buyers and
Investors to make an informed decision
• Better position your listings
CSS – Bi annual – To know what our buyers and investors want
Age group
Execs and Managers
Seeking for investment or first home
8% - 9% of respondents are from Southern Areas
429 out of 5000
60/40 ratio – M&F
Challenges of the Current Market
Buyers are finding it difficult to purchase affordable homes
GST
Properties are estimated to have increased by 3.97%
Base Lending Rate (BLR) & Base Rate (BR)
Buyers will benefit from this policy as there will be greater transparency in the market
More Affordable Housing
PR1MA has already received a total of 1,016,000 applicants
A Slow and Soft Market in 2015
2015 will be a bit flat however it will be better for the secondary market. In 2016, the property market will start climbing throughout 2017. It is expected 2018 will be the next property high
This survey is based specifically fro
New interface
Shows nearby property – You can navigate through the Map
Listing details are cleaner
Agent profile can be viewed
Access Brickz so consumers have indication of the prices of the properties in the area
Future enhancements for the Gallery Section
Premium Listings
Brickz will be added on the mobile platform as well
Strong Focus on Mobile
Including Analytics for Insights
Managing Leads for better distribution
You can obtain property data from the KL, Selangor, Sabah, Sarawak
We will be launching Melaka and Negeri Sembilan this week
The following month, we will reveal more data from the Perak states
You can obtain property data from the KL, Selangor, Sabah, Sarawak
We will be launching Melaka and Negeri Sembilan this week
The following month, we will reveal more data from the Perak states