With one's income remaining at its current level while commodity prices increasing by 3-folds, the banks will continue to be stringent with loans. But behind every cloud is a silver lining. Hap Seng Properties Development Sdn Bhd is pulling out everything from their hats to help first-time home buyers and low-income earners to own a home with their Easy Homeownership Package. Moreover, Hap Seng Credit is offering a 100% financing to its buyers.

Speaking at a press conference this afternoon (23 October), Deputy General Manager of Sales and Marketing (Sabah), Caroline Yong, introduced Hap Seng's Final "Year End Carnival” promotion which will commence in Kota Kinabalu on 11 and 12 November until 31st December.

For the next 3 months leading up to the end of the year, for purchasers who buys any unit of Kingfisher Inanam will receive it as a fully furnished unit. The Hap Seng Properties Development Group will furnish all 3 bedrooms, living room and dining room. Currently, Hap Seng is offering a low-down payment sales package with FREE SPA Legal Fees, FREE Loan Legal Fees and FREE Loan Disbursement Fees. With a RM1,000 booking deposit, purchasers will be able to secure their preferred unit and stand a chance to win a brand-new Mercedes Benz CLA 200.

The Group will continue their Year End Carnival to Tawau, Sandakan and Lahad Datu, promoting the same homeownership package.

The Year End Carnival is held in conjunction with Hap Seng Automotive. Visitors can expect to see second-hand/used Mercedes Benz on displayed during the event.

"The decision to work with Hap Seng Automotive is to reassure our clients of our quality and distinction in what we do”, shared Caroline. Property buyers who wish to purchase a unit of Southville Apartment in Tawau will be in the running to win a Perodua Bezza.

Southville Apartment comprises of 1,024 units catered to first-home buyers. Under the MyHome Scheme, purchasers will be able to receive a RM30,000 subsidy from the Government. The Group will also be launching the next Fairie Series in their Bandar Sri Indah site. From an introductory price as low as RM288,000, Bandar Sri Indah Phase 5H will comprise of 392 units, with 18' wide frontage and 5I will comprise of 380 units ith a mixture of 18' & 20' wide frontages.

"We are currently waiting for OC for our single storey semi-detached houses in Bandar Sri Indah 5G. I'm proud to say that this development is completed 17 months ahead of schedule”, added Caroline.

Meanwhile in Sandakan, the Group's 2-storey semi-detached terrace, which was launched last year, will be expected to receive its OC next month (November 2017). With its completion ahead of schedule by 11-12months, this is the final landed property project in Astana Heights.

"The next development to look forward to is Astana Heights 5C. Adopting the name Kingfisher Sandakan, this development will comprise of 792 units across 4 blocks. Buyers can choose between owning a 744 sqft, 988 sqft or 1,229 sqft unit with breath-taking sea view from an introductory price of RM260,000 onwards.

"Hap Seng's next venture will be to build, Kingfisher Perdana, the first 200 units of condominium in Lahad Datu. Introducing condominiums and apartments will bring different lifestyle to these prime locations. Our main goal is to meet the buyers' needs and to tap into the low-income sector. We want to help everyone to own a house”, said Caroline.

"We plan to expand the established Bandar Sri Perdana further by introducing 120 units of terraced houses in the area in the early months of 2018”, she added.

Caroline also took the opportunity to share that the Group is expecting to receive their OC for their Kingfisher Putatan development in November 2017 with its completion schedule reaching an all-time high of 27 months ahead of time.

"I believe that completing ahead of schedule is Hap Seng's strength. We are likely to launch Kingfisher Putatan Phase 2 by the end of the year”, she said before adding that the development will be built in 3 blocks; a 15-storey and x2 18-storeys condominium with a beautiful sea view. The development will comprise of 408 condominium units and furnish with podium carpark, seismic design, gated community and basic furnishing.

"I encourage those who can afford to buy to do so now because it is the best time to buy. The deals are unbeatable”, she proudly shared.