I do agree with some of your theory.
But do bare in mind, b4 all these properties investment all hype up
for example...during old times, out of 100 transactions maybe got 5% got problem & need fire-sales
but with current situations
transaction increase 1000 & value increase as well, so if 5% turn sour, that is alot compare with old time

beside those old days, there are alot cash rich ppl & those really wanted a home

now, tell me how many are there now that are cash rich & really needed a home.
those wanted, already have.
those dun have & can't afford, sad to said, will remain un-attainable

sorry i don't know how exactly economy works but i do know market run emotions & those who can change the world emotion -> rules the world.

maybe what you see is worldwide company & big listed companies. I more exposed to more SME & SMI companies & I can tell you, most of them are not rosy this year compare with few previous years back although some are cash rich. Mostly I spoken to are preparing for cashflow problem or backup(if need to expand), properties investment are their last priority. They only buy cos they will use/need it.

Where else, for the rich & famous, properties are for plaything jer. they do care about ROI. They like, they buy. 

If Malaysia are so rosy, EPF no need to go UK to buy properties

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Added on March 21, 2012, 11:32 am
if you read more about biz journal...there are few big mining corporations are selling their operation

Oil price did surge 100%, from USD40~50 during 2008, to now USD100. 

By definition, gold also a tulip mania? 

How much inflation for the last few year? 5% as mentioned.
Gold surged for more than 100% between 2008 to 2012.
No matter what asset class, this price move is not sustainable, just another tulip mania. 

hhhmmmm.....
so the nasi lemak stall i eat 3 years ago, same ingridients, same stall, same taste. if last time cost me rm1 per pack, and now it cost me rm2 for a slightly smaller portion, i should stop eatting too?
it's the same analogy with houses. today's price and future's price. because it's calculated based on cost to build the product at today's pricing even though the product could have been up and ready. not forgetting interest on loan charges are all factored in.

isn't it same for gold. the ring in the shop that retails for rm60/gram. same ring, same shop, same design. what's the cost of the ring now?

Price will be healthy start from this year, over the time, people will accept and used to this price range, just like the petrol price, there's no way back to RM1.10/litre

manage to sell one property yesterday, with 129% gross profit, i think the demand still positive.

Boom bust cycle, more money in the system, more loans, everywhere is booming, everyone is rich.
Now that the banks are tightening on loans. It means lesser money in circulation, incredible growth comes to a halt, default starts creeping in.

Lets just hope our holding power is so strong, and Singaporeans, PRC come grab all the 'cheap' properties.

http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/highlights/...s-expected.html

well, look at the response of Temasya Glenmarie recently, do we really need singaporean or chinese to support the current price range?

yes, that's doesn't mean the singaporean are supporting our current price range, although sg wang not majority own by singaporean, our local can also afford to buy. right??

I feel the sense of belonging is not something to be underestimated, especially when you are gonna build a family.

It's like a man's commitment and 'protection' to the wifey and kids, or a legacy for the kids, somehow or rather, people will worry for the next generation more than themselves....

If you are single and carefree, probably not gonna go for landed anyway la kan ..

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Added on March 27, 2012, 1:49 pm

correct 
in fact malaysian is supporting singapore properties also 

the circumstances appears, if u can find a kedai that sells nasi lemak for SATU SEN as per nenek moyang time 
other than that, the best advise is to ask your nenek, what did u regret & wat would u hav done instead? 

A found out a lot of datuk nenek are currently enjoy receiving SMS: "rental has been banked in into your account, please check."

No joke, they knows how to use SMS as well. hahaha

Let me try.. It will happen on 17th July 2012, Time : 13:23:47. Boleh? 

here the current market status;
highend more than million slowing down and price seems hard moving up.
300-500k quite ok in the market transaction.
200k +- still hot and price keep shoot up in certain area.

Govt may double minimum price of houses foreigners can buy

What say you?