Smart investments in a soft property market

Smart investments in a soft property market by Tang Chee Meng, CEO of Henry Butcher Malaysia on 26.4.2017

1. Property cycle started 2009 n peaked in 2012.

2. Value of residential transactions cane down in 2015.

3. In Melaka, population cannot support supply of condo.

4. Outlook in 2017

a) GDP 4.5%
b) RM dropped. Properties r cheaper
c) Business n consumer sentiment declined
d) One belt one road
e) Chinese capital control
f) Malaysian has young population 42%.

5. Weaker market will offer more opportunities.

6. 3 Rs formula of investing
a) right business
b) right partner
c) right price

7. Investing smartly - Plus + H

a) Preparation
b) Location - infrastructure opens door to new biz n real estate investment opportunities. HSR n ECRL
c) Unique
d) Strength of developer
e) Hold

8. Opportunities

a) Waterfront homes enjoyed higher capital appreciation
b) Landed development
c) Branded development
d) Outstanding architecture
e) TOD development
f) Integrated develoment
g) Future proofed homes - IOT


9. Where to invest

a) Growth areas
b) Established areas
c) Transformation areas