A study on factors affecting housing preference of first time home buyers among university students in Klang Valley area

• Main Author: Lee, Michelle Mong Xin
• Format: Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: HD Industries. Land use. Labor; HT Communities. Classes. Races
• Online Access: http://eprints.utar.edu.my/6542/1/UKMZ3036_FYPReport_Michelle_Lee_Mong_Xin.pdf; http://eprints.utar.edu.my/6542/
• Institution: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

This research explores the housing preferences of university students buying their first home in the Klang Valley area. In this bustling urban setting, they encounter distinctive challenges while balancing their academic pursuits with homeownership. The primary objective of this research is to identify the factors that affect the housing preferences of first-time homebuyers among university students in the Klang Valley. Quantitative data was collected through a survey questionnaire administered to a specific group of university students who are going to buy their first home in the future. Key findings show the pivotal factors shaping the housing preferences of this specific demographic cohort, including financial constraints, housing price, housing location, housing environment, and housing attributes. Overall, this research contributes valuable insights to the discourse on housing preferences among first time home buyers who are university students in the Klang Valley area. The findings provide a foundation for policymakers, real estate developers, and other stakeholders to tailor housing policies and initiatives that cater to the unique needs and preferences of this specific demographic group, thereby fostering a more inclusive and supportive housing environment within the Klang Valley.