KELANA JAYA, Feb 22 — The work from home (WFH) and hybrid working culture will affect future home design said the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia (Rehda).
Its president Datuk NK Tong said in the Rehda property industry survey for the second half of 2022 (2H 2022) and market outlook for 2023, found that 89 out of 130 developers said they will incorporate houses designs to better suit the home working environment.
Meanwhile, 67 respondents also said they will better plan office buildings to suit remote and hybrid work.
“This is to cater more for people who don’t leave their house for work,” he said in the media briefing for the survey at Rehda headquarters today.
Tong added that future launches would also be focus around public transportations such as the Light Railway Transit (LRT) and Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) lines, of which 40 respondents will adhere to.
This is followed by 38 respondents stating that their launch would incorporate mobility options such as car-share bay, bicycle parking and e-scooters for the last mile connectivity.
All in all, the survey noted that 2023 will see more project launches, comprising 7,650 landed units, 8,266 strata units and 435 commercial units.
However, 85 per cent of these respondents anticipate their sales performance to be 50 per cent or lower.
Most states aim to mostly launch units priced between RM250,001-RM500,000, except for Johor (RM700,001- RM1 million), while Kelantan and Terengganu reported no planned launches.
Tong added that with the new proactive government in charge, the situation remains optimistic for this year.
“We are hopeful that the property industry will continue to flourish under the Unity Government, whose proactive approach has helped resolve pressing issues such as the labour shortage.
“We hope that the Government will remain cognisant of other concerns within the industry, particularly pertaining to home ownership for the rakyat,” he said.
