Prime residential demand stays strong as selective buyers and population growth drive market resilience

• Housing demand remained resilient as population growth drove the need for new residences. Increased lending from lower OPR rates supported sales activity, highlighting the importance of strategic development for ongoing market stability.
• Prime residential demand in KL remains steady in the near-term, driven by international students, travellers and foreign buyers. Purchasers show growing selectivity, valuing key attributes in high-end locations over general availability.

Prime supply stays stable with selective launches as acquisitions and rising demand drive medium-term growth momentum

• Managed supply and controlled pricing keep the prime residential market stable. Developers focus on high-quality, modern projects, releasing new launches selectively as they track regulatory updates.
• Anticipated acquisitions and rising demand in prime locations will accelerate property launches in the medium-term, ensuring sustained momentum and presenting new opportunities for growth in Kuala Lumpur’s residential sector.

Kuala Lumpur investment market stays resilient as quality, sustainability and secure returns drive investor strategies

• Kuala Lumpur’s investment market remained resilient and stable, attracting institutional and foreign investors with moderate growth, consistent yields and strong appeal despite higher housing prices.
• Rising costs, supply concerns and government measures drove investors to prioritise quality, sustainability and ESG factors, shaping capital values and future acquisition strategies.

Outlook: Prime residential market remains stable with resilient demand and investment focus on quality and sustainability

• Driven by well-managed supply, urbanisation and strong international interest, the prime residential market is set to maintain stability over the medium-term as developers focus on quality projects in key locations.
• Investment sentiment to stay positive, driven by steady foreign investment, stable yields and moderate price growth. Rising costs and tighter government policies will prompt investors to prioritise quality, ESG factors and sustainability in acquisitions.