Assessing housing preferences of young civil servants in Malaysia: do location, financial capability and neighbourhood really matter?

What is it about?

This study examined the key factors that influence the housing preferences of young civil servants in Malaysia. The results reveal that financial capability is the factor that most strongly influences the housing preferences of young civil servants, followed by neighbourhood and location. Young civil servants are highly inclined to consider the monthly repayment amount as the most important issue when deciding to buy a house. Furthermore, they prefer to buy a house in a neighbourhood that ensures high security and protection against crime.

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