{"id":34945,"date":"2018-07-19T15:51:29","date_gmt":"2018-07-19T07:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=34945"},"modified":"2018-07-19T16:04:29","modified_gmt":"2018-07-19T08:04:29","slug":"affordable-housing-malaysian-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/affordable-housing-malaysian-states","title":{"rendered":"Which Of These 4 States Have The Most Affordable Housing"},"content":{"rendered":"
When it comes to property investment in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is quick to come to mind. This is expected as it is the commercial and cultural hub of Malaysia and has seen unparalleled growth in all sectors over the years, particularly in property investment.<\/p>\n
However, Kuala Lumpur has been found to have the most expensive real estate<\/a> in the country, hence, it is not easy for the average property buyer to get their hands on a piece of property in the capital city.<\/p>\n The capital city recorded the highest median household income in the country at RM9,073. This means the level of housing affordability was only at RM326,628, but the actual average house prices in Kuala Lumpur was RM749,305 as at end-2016. This translated into a 6.76 times house price-to-income ratio.<\/p>\n So, if Kuala Lumpur is out of the question for you, where else can you stretch your ringgit further when it comes to property purchase? Here are four major states and their current residential property outlook:<\/p>\n In its Malaysia Commercial Real Estate Investment Sentiment Survey 2016, global property consultancy Knight Frank Malaysia had said that the state had toppled Klang Valley as the top choice for property investment. That same year, George Town was picked as the sixth \u2018Best place to retire abroad in 2016\u2019 by CNN Money. What\u2019s more, the expat community in the state has also been expanding, and hence giving a rise in offering a selection of well-known international schools in the state.<\/p>\n It comes as no surprise that new developments have caused an increase in the price of housing in Penang. For instance, the cost of a 5-bedroom bungalow<\/a> in\u00a0the town of Batu Ferringhi in Penang is equivalent to the price of houses in top areas in Kuala Lumpur, such as Bangsar or KL city centre.<\/p>\n Housing in Penang is often a mix of condos, bungalows, villas on hillsides, as well as apartments and luxurious condominiums by the beachfront, all of which are surrounded by popular amenities such as hawker stalls and convenience stores.<\/p>\n In 2014, the house prices were most unaffordable in Georgetown<\/a>, which had the highest median house price (RM600,000) and the lowest median income level (RM4,792). The actual maximum affordable house price (HCB) in the capital of Penang was at RM256,000.<\/p>\n Transportation in Penang is similar to that of Kuala Lumpur, with the addition of sea travelling of course. Public transportation to the island consists of air travel, buses and ferries bringing people and cars into or out of the island.<\/p>\n Buses are the most popular mode of travel, with Rapid Penang consisting of paid bus routes while the Central Area Transit (CAT) buses provide free transportation for all on selected routes.<\/p>\n A two-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur, Melaka has seen an influx of tourists ever since it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.<\/p>\n As one of the tourist-heavy states in Malaysia, expect Melaka\u2019s economy to boom in the years to come. What\u2019s more, Melaka has been recognised as the state with the most affordable housing with prices ranging from as low as RM80,000 compared to northern states where prices start around RM240,000.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/span>1. Penang<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Property prices<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>Transportation<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/span>2. Melaka<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n