THE DETERMINANTS OF HOUSING SATISFACTION LEVEL: A STUDY ON RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT BY PENANG DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (PDC)
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ABSTRACT Â
This study attempts to improve the understanding of the determinants of housing satisfaction among the residents of Penang Development Corporation (PDC)’s development projects. The population being studied involves residents of 21,123 housing units sold by PDC in various locations in Penang Island and Seberang Perai. The results of this study revealed that project type, price of house and length of residency has a significant influence on housing satisfaction.
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