Factors Influencing Property Overhang in Residential and Serviced Apartments in Malaysia: A Thematic Review

Abstract

The one-decade data on residential and serviced apartment overhang indicates that overhang occurs in Malaysia and should not be taken lightly. This paper aims to identify the factors influencing property overhang by adopting a thematic analysis. ATLAS.ti 23 was used to conduct thematic analysis. The findings revealed eleven main themes of factors in property overhang in Malaysia based on the pattern highlighted in the literature. The outcomes are expected to benefit the direction of future research and developing solutions, especially for the agencies and stakeholders such as the state and local authorities and developers to work together.