QUOTE(fifysulaiman @ May 31 2020, 02:36 AM)
What about if for investment purposes?
Not good deal?
If a property is heavily skewed towards buyers who are purchasing for own stay, it is a very good property as far as appreciation and maintenance. Because historically, buyers who stay in will take care of their property more than the property that they rent out. This can be in terms of payment of monthly maintenance, being more involved in the local community and also upkeep/cleanliness of the common area of the property/building. There is a higher chance that they will spend more on renovation of their own houses that they are staying in than the properties that they buy to rent out. Last but not least, buyers who buy a property for own stay will mean there will be less supply in the market in terms of units for sale and also rent. This will generally mean better price stability and the ability to command much higher prices when it comes to sales or rental.
Likewise, it is the same the other way round. Property that is heavily skewed towards rental, will be less likely to be properly maintained compared to a property that is heavily occupied by owners. Can expect the property to be 'thrashed' more heavily in terms of cleanliness and noise pollution. This is also a direct effect of getting less dedicated people sitting on the JMB (Joint Management Body) of the building. Those who buy for investment, would usually not have the time to be on such committee. If they do join such committees, it will usually be their own property that they are staying in first, before joining others, assuming they really do have the time and this property for investment isn't too far from where they are staying. Best cases of poorly maintained properties which are heavily skewed towards buyers who buy for investment are properties that are under GRR schemes, which was popular about 10~20 years back. 100% of the units are all for rent, maintenance is generally very poor and most GRR properties ended up very badly, if not all.
Finally, will be the units for sale and rent. Certainly can expect the market to be flooded with units for sale and also rental once VP if majority of buyers are buying for investment (flipping/renting). Thus, the price instability, with potentially quite a lot of auction units as historically, there will be a fair bit of investors who are not able to sustain and will need to force release.
In summary, if a property is heavily skewed for own stay, then it is certainly good for investment!
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