Malaysia Property Classifieds Market Outlook to 2026F –Driven by Increasing Internet Penetration and Smartphone Users along with Rise in Virtual Tours

Malaysia Property Classifieds Market Outlook to 2026F –Driven by Increasing Internet Penetration and Smartphone Users along with Rise in Virtual Tours

The report titled “Malaysia Property Classifieds Market Outlook to 2026F –Driven by Increasing Internet Penetration and Smartphone Users along with Rise in Virtual Tours” provides a comprehensive analysis of the potential of Property Classified industry in Malaysia. The report covers various aspects including the current real estate scenario and rental rates in Malaysia, revenue generated from Malaysia Property Classified market, its segmentations viz Business Model(Listings and Classifieds and Aggregators and Co-Living), By Rent and Sale, By Region (Penang, Putrajaya, East Region, Cyberjaya Selangor, Johor, Klang Valley, Kuala Lumpur), revenue models, major trends and development, issues and challenges, technological advancements and competition analysis. The report concludes with market projections for future of the industry including forecasted industry size by revenue along with analyst recommendations and key market opportunities.The report titled “Malaysia Property Classifieds Market Outlook to 2026F –Driven by Increasing Internet Penetration and Smartphone Users along with Rise in Virtual Tours” provides a comprehensive analysis of the potential of Property Classified industry in Malaysia. The report covers various aspects including the current real estate scenario and rental rates in Malaysia, revenue generated from Malaysia Property Classified market, its segmentations viz Business Model(Listings and Classifieds and Aggregators and Co-Living), By Rent and Sale, By Region (Penang, Putrajaya, East Region, Cyberjaya Selangor, Johor, Klang Valley, Kuala Lumpur), revenue models, major trends and development, issues and challenges, technological advancements and competition analysis. The report concludes with market projections for future of the industry including forecasted industry size by revenue along with analyst recommendations and key market opportunities.

Overview of Malaysia Property Classified Market

Malaysia, with a population of 32.7 Mn in 2021 and being the 2nd Largest Economy in Southeast Asia region, is experiencing a digital wave sweeping across its real estate value chain, disrupting how buyers and sellers interact with one another. Consumers are not just bound to explore the buying/ renting options through digital platforms but are interested in other residential services as well. Additionally, the current pandemic has presented consumers as well as developers with a unique opportunity to put their trust in digital platforms. Malaysia is the emerging market for Property Classified in ASEAN growing at CAGR of 19.2% during 2015-2021. Most full-stack Property Classified players in Malaysia have remained focused on the low rise residential property segment considering the burgeoning housing shortage, rapid urbanization and urban migration trends. A number of developers are offering extended payment terms, lighter down payment schemes, and waived reservation fees with a limited time offers, which financially prepared buyers should take advantage of. However, the industry is highly vulnerable to fraud due to its complex nature, reliance on technology, and interaction between stakeholders and third parties.

By Business Model: Revenue Via Listings and Classifieds generated highest revenue due to increased user base. A growing millennial workforce, fast evolving consumer trends and untapped demand potential in the market are real draw cards for start-ups and developers looking to enter the Aggregators and Co-Living market.

By Purpose of Purchase: The Rent transaction dominates the market with advertisement-based revenue model gaining traction in the recent years.

By Region: Klang Valley leads the Malaysia Property Classified Market in terms of revenue due to a high concentration of commercial and recreational activities. The number of vacant office spaces in the Klang Valley grew at an alarming rate despite a slowing appetite for businesses to expand. This paves the way for classified companies, thereby increasing revenue.

Malaysia Property Classified Market Competition:

Table: Proportion of Business Segments in Revenue, 2019-2024E
Company / Parameter
2019
2024E
Insurance
Banking (Loans & Bank Accounts)
Others
Total

Ken Research analyses the high potential for scaling up the aggregator model to peer GCC countries and recommends certain measures to ensure sustainable growth of the platform.

Aggregators must also up-ante their technology stack capable of satisfying customer directly from the platform and predict customer’s future buying decisions.

The market is moderately concentrated for listings and classifieds companies with major players including PropertyGuru, iProperty, RentGuard, Mudah.my, Star Property etc. and fragmented market for aggregators & co-living companies with top players namely Komune Living, Sleepy Bear and others. Players are competing on the basis of Commission Charged, Number of Listings, Locations Covered, Detailed Comparisons, User Interface & Technology and Value Added Services. Factors such as expensive rentals, fixed one- to two-year tenancy contracts and the hassle of dealing with intermediaries, have driven the growth of co-living concepts in Malaysia.

Malaysia Property Classified Market Future Outlook and Projections

Malaysia Property Classified Market is expected to grow at a massive rate of 33.3% CAGR during 2021-2026 providing a lucrative opportunity for property classified investors. Technology has been increasingly becoming an attractive asset for landlords, potential real estate investors and tenants looking for an efficient and secure opportunity in the Commercial Real Estate segment (CRE). This presents a lucrative opportunity for Property Classified investors to witness high returns on their investment. The real estate digital classifieds space is still in the early stages of growth and the listings are dominated by builders and brokers. Further, with newer technology based services such as 360 degree view, listing convenience, subscription management etc., and the focus is likely to be on educating individual users. Therefore, the advertisements are more likely to be focused on the individuals on both the buying and selling side, which could help reduce the resistance of online real estate tractions by individual users.

Key Segments Covered in Malaysia Property Classified Market:

By Business Model

Listings and Classifieds
Aggregators and Co-Living

By Purpose of the Purchase

Rent
Sales

By Region

Penang
Putrajaya
East Region
Cyberjaya Selangor
Johor
Klang Valley
Kuala Lumpur
Key Target Audience
Property Classified Companies
Real Estate Developers
Brokers
Property Consultants
Industry Experts

Time Period Captured in the Report:

Historical Period: 2015-2021
Forecast Period: 2021-2026F

Companies Covered:

Listings and Classifieds
PropertyGuru
iProperty
RentGuard
Mudah.my
StarProperty
NextProperty
PropSocial
Propflix/PropertyHunter
NextSi
Aggregators and Co-Living
Hatchery Place
Co-Coon
HelloHome
Komune Living
JL Co-living
Utopia
Sleepy Bear
The Bed KLCC
Sama
IdealHub

Key Topics Covered in the Report

Overview of Malaysia Property Classified Market
Ecosystem of Major Entities in Malaysia Property Classified Market
Business Cycle and Genesis of Malaysia Property Classified Market
Malaysia Property Classified Market Size, 2015-2021
Malaysia Property Classified Market Segmentations
Competition Analysis: Market Share of Major Listings and Classifieds and Major Aggregators & Co-Living Companies
SWOT Analysis in Malaysia Property Classified Market
Revenue Models in Malaysia Property Classified Industry
Growth Drivers and Restraints in Malaysia Property Classified Market
Technological Advancements in Malaysia Property Classified Market
Impact of COVID19 in Malaysia Property Classified Market
Key Trends in Malaysia Property Classified Market
Outlook and Future Projections for Malaysia Property Classified Market
Future Market Segmentation by Business Model and Revenue Sources
Recommendations / Success Factors
Research Methodology
Appendix