{
  "id": 17926481,
  "title": "Beyond licences: Expose developers' track records to protect homebuyers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/beyond-licences-expose-developers-track-records-to-protect-homebuyers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T06:26:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/property/2026/11/1569776/beyond-licences-expose-developers-track-records-protect-homebuyers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The National House Buyers Association (HBA) says homebuyers need more than proof of regulatory compliance, calling for a developer performance profile and early-warning system to help buyers assess risks before committing their life savings.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}