18 June 2014: Latest news update...This year MASPEX 2014 Penang is expected to offer 2,500 listing of secondary residential properties at Penang Times Square this weekend. Organising chairman Mr Michael Geh mentioned that many of the properties' prices are ranging from RM300,000 to RM800,000 , were in strategic locations. He further added, the prices are 20%-30% lower compared to the new properties sold by developers.
"The secondary market is the biggest driver in the overall property sector in the country, taking up 70% of the total market share," he added. This is based on NAPIC database.
Meanwhile, Mr Jagdeep Singh (Penang State Town and Country, Planning, and Housing Executive Committee chairman) said the state government will setup a booth at this expo to facilitate the registration for first-time buyers of low medium cost houses priced at RM72,000 and affordable housing projects, which are priced between RM200,000 and RM400,000 . Currently in the pipeline there're 10 affordable projects being developed in the state. One of them Malaysia | Aspen Group Penang | First Affordable Housing Scheme In Penang Island
As for the Northern Region: MASPEX2014 PENANG, it'll be held from 20-22 June 2014 at Penang Times Square, Jalan Dato Keramat Georgetown, Penang. Again this is the same venue for last year. This year event has been brought forward from September month. If you want to know how was the response for last year MASPEX2013 Penang do refer to: MASPEX Malaysia 2013 | Facts and figures about Malaysian Secondary Property Exhibition and MASPEX Malaysia 2013 | Penang | New Homes To Cost More? Option For Buyers .
With the banned on #DIBS and increased in #RPGT, see Malaysia Real Estate Budget 2014 and My Musings On Penang Properties there is a speculation that secondary properties will drop by about 15 per cent in transactions as compared to last year.
#MIEA as the organising body are inviting interested real estate agents to participate in the exhibition. A total 30 booths is expected. Additional information on MASPEX Penang 2014 is available from their website: www.miea.com.my
Southern Region of MASPEX 2014 JB schedule to be held from 8-10 August 2014 at Sutera Mall, Johor.
There will be live update for MASPEX2014 PENANG as I'll be covering the event. So do stay tune!
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