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This Property Developer Builds Homes That Are Affordable For Malaysians, And Here's How

If you’re a young professional or first-time buyer, this one’s for you!

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For many of us, owning a home is like a distant dream… And a really expensive one, too

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With rising property prices, buying your dream home is no longer as affordable as it was during your parents’ days

Let’s be real, most of us would love to own a home. Ideally, that home would be close to the city, easily accessible, conveniently surrounded by amenities, but most importantly, affordable.

The problem is that we don’t live in an ideal world. In fact, the rate at which property prices go up doesn’t seem to correlate with our salary growth. That makes finding a place to settle down even more improbable for young professionals or first-time buyers.

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Akisama, a Malaysian property developer, saw this problem and came up with a solution—to build functional homes at a reasonable price

While there are affordable housing schemes offered by the government, Akisama group provides something different. Because their principle is to develop and sell value-appreciating properties at an affordable price. 

Surprisingly, Akisama Group started off as a construction and piling company in 1979. It was from these humble beginnings that the group gradually developed into one of the leading property developers in Klang Valley.

Instead of focusing solely on high-end condominiums with all kinds of embellishments, Akisama Group chose to pay attention to the essentials so they could provide homes with affordable pricing for Malaysians.

Ultimately, they wanted everyday Malaysians to have a place to call home

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Wonder how they make homes with affordable pricing? Here are the three factors that allow them to do so:

1. Higher volume, lower cost

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One of the main reasons Akisama Group is able to bring down the cost of houses is by developing projects with higher-volume units. Parklane OUG, one of their previous projects, was able to achieve 100% sales status despite its extensive scale of 4,429 units.

Their latest project RC Residences looks to take it up a notch to 5,748 units. What's more, it's strategically located in proximity to amenities like schools, malls, and medical centres while being easily accessible via key highways and public transportation. You can basically get everything you need without having to leave the area!

2. Getting the essentials right

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Before getting caught up with all the extra features that are nice-to-have, Akisama Group places an emphasis on getting the essentials of a home right. They also help buyers save more money by giving a five-year maintenance fee waiver. Ultimately, this developer looks beyond just the sale of their units, but also how buyers can make the transition into their new home smoothly.

3. Using their own building equipment and materials

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What sets Akisama Group apart is their ready access to their own building equipment and materials. Not only does this help them reduce building costs, it also helps them achieve their goal of ‘Building Greater Value for You'. With more control over the building process, it allows them to produce quality developments and deliver on time.

For Akisama Group, it isn't just about putting a roof over your head, but it's about giving you a place that you can call home for the next 10, 20, 30 years! And the long-term vision is to see the value of these properties appreciating over the years.

RC Residences, located nearby the SMART Tunnel, is now up for sale from as low as RM358,800

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If you love shopping, you'll be spoilt for choice because RC Residences is located close to many major malls like IKEA Cheras and MyTOWN (3.8km away), KLCC (6.5km away), and Mid Valley Megamall (7.5km away).

The nearest MRT station is also just 600m away, making RC Residences an ideal location if you're looking for convenience and affordability.

There are two unit sizes available, perfect for young couples or families

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While the road to owning your first home may be challenging, it's nice to know that there are people trying to make your journey easier

In the end, buying a house is a big decision and it's not something you should rush into just because your parents or peers are pressuring you. After all, this is a place you'll be calling home and spending most of your time.

So do your research, consider your options and if it's time to take this big step, start planning with the help and counsel of trusted family members or friends.

And who knows? Owning a home may be closer to reality than you ever imagined

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Interested in buying your own home? Check out Akisama Group’s latest projects today

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