Buying property
Foreign buyer thresholds, tenure, financing, taxes and market notes.
Rent Before You Buy in Malaysia: Why I Waited
Rent before you buy in Malaysia: the first thing I tell anyone new to KL. I rented first when I moved too. Why it works, and what happens to those who rush.
Malaysia Foreigner Stamp Duty Doubles to 8%: Who Is Affected
Malaysia foreigner stamp duty doubled to 8% from 2026: how it is calculated, how much more you pay, whether MM2H holders are covered and what it means for you.
Malaysia RPGT for Foreigners: Rates and the 7% Withholding
What is Malaysia RPGT for foreigners? 30% within five years, 10% after, plus a 7% withholding at sale. How the 7% works, my refund surprise and inheritance.
Malaysia Mortgage for Foreigners: Loan Ratios, MM2H and Money
Malaysia mortgage for foreigners: how much can you borrow? Loan-to-value ratios in three cases, what MM2H really adds, and why local bank deposits count more.
Freehold vs Leasehold in Malaysia: A Guide for Foreign Buyers
Freehold vs leasehold in Malaysia explained: how tenure affects bank loans, resale liquidity, remaining lease years and your exit options as a foreign buyer.
Malaysia Property Investment: Prices Do Rise, Just Very Unevenly
Malaysia property investment needs the right logic. In one city, good picks gain 40-60% while others stall. Two factors behind uneven gains and a 3-step filter.
Malaysia Property: The Land Holds the Value, Not the Building
Malaysia property land value logic, explained: land does not depreciate, buildings do. Three conditions that erode a building's value and how to judge the land.
Malaysia Foreign Buyer Property Threshold by State: 2026 Comparison
The Malaysia foreign buyer property threshold differs in every state. Minimum prices for KL, Selangor, Penang, Johor and more, plus Malay Reserve limits.
Can Rent Cover the Mortgage in Malaysia?
Can rent cover the mortgage in Malaysia? For most units, no. A KL property manager explains 4 structural reasons: competition, vacancy, costs, tenant type.
Buying Property in Malaysia: A 2026 Guide for Foreigners
Buying property in Malaysia as a foreigner (2026): state price thresholds, four premium KL areas, loan ratios, the new 8% stamp duty and five traps I have seen.