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Experts call for vacancy tax to address empty homes and soaring property prices

Summary by Penang Property Talk
Housing experts in Malaysia are urging the government to implement a vacancy tax to curb the rising number of vacant and unsold homes, and to stabilise property prices by deterring speculation. According to a report by FMT, many so-called “affordable” housing units are being held vacant by owners or investors, reducing availability for genuine homebuyers. The move to tax empty homes, they argue, could encourage more responsible ownership and pus…
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Penang Property Talk broke the news in on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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