Greater access to housing fund will not resolve overhang issue


PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara’s efforts to increase the number of applicants seeking assistance from its RM1bil housing fund are not expected to make waves, industry sources say.

The Association of Valuers, Property Managers, Estate Agents and Property Consultants in the Private Sector Malaysia (PEPS) said this was “a stop-gap measure”.

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