Buyer Guides

Retiring in Malaysia: Where a KL City-Centre Condo Fits

Two quite different people search for this. Malaysians planning an income for when they stop working, and people from overseas planning to retire here. The …

KLCC New Launch Condos: Every City-Centre Project, Sourced

These are the KL city-centre new launches buyers ask me about. Every figure below has been published somewhere, and each one says where. Prices move with stock …

KLCC Condo Fit Check: Does a City-Centre Launch Work for You?

Most people who message me about KLCC ask the price first. On its own, it’s the least useful number.

What decides whether a city-centre launch works for …

KL360: The Questions Buyers Actually Ask Me

These are the questions that come up most in my WhatsApp chats with buyers, with names left out. The short answer is here. The part that depends on your unit, …

KLCC Property Investment: What The Numbers Actually Say

The Short Version

Most KLCC investment pitches quote gross yield and hope you do not subtract. Take a city-centre unit at RM680,000, 470 sq ft. Maintenance and …

State Consent for Foreign Buyers in Malaysia

The one approval every foreign buyer needs

Land in Malaysia is a state matter, and the National Land Code (Section 433B) requires written approval from the …

Schedule H: How You Actually Pay for a KL New Launch

Why new launches are gentler on cash flow than they look

A RM1.5 million new launch does not require RM1.5 million (plus the 8% stamp duty) on day one. …

RPGT for Foreigners in Malaysia: The Exit Tax

The Short Answer

Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) is Malaysia’s exit tax on property profits. Foreigners pay 30% of the gain if they sell within five years …

MM2H Timeline 2026: Application to Visa, Honestly

The honest answer: 5–9 months, mostly waiting

MM2H marketing tends to compress the timeline. Here is the real sequence in 2026, phase by phase.

Phase 1 — Agent …

Freehold vs Leasehold in KL: A Foreign Buyer's Guide

The Short Answer

Foreigners can own both. Freehold means you own the strata title in perpetuity; leasehold means the title runs for a fixed term (commonly 99 …

Buying KL Property from Singapore: 2026 Guide

The Short Answer

Singaporeans can buy Kuala Lumpur property freely — freehold, in your own name, from RM1 million — and the cost gap with home is not subtle. As …

Buying KL Property from Hong Kong: The 2026 Guide

The Short Answer

Hong Kong residents can buy Kuala Lumpur property freely — freehold, in your own name, from RM1 million (roughly HK$1.8M at recent rates). The …

Buy Malaysian Property via Company or Personal Name?

The question we get weekly

Foreign buyers — especially from Singapore and Hong Kong, where corporate structures are routine — often ask whether buying through a …

MM2H Property Requirements 2026, Tier by Tier

The Short Answer

Under the current MM2H framework, buying property is mandatory — not optional — for every mainland tier. The minimums: RM600,000 (Silver), …

Minimum Property Price for Foreigners in KL (2026)

The Short Answer

RM1,000,000. That is the minimum purchase price for a foreigner buying residential property in Kuala Lumpur. It applies per property, to the …

Malaysia Stamp Duty for Foreign Buyers: The 8% Rate

The Short Answer

From 1 January 2026, foreigners buying residential property in Malaysia pay a flat 8% stamp duty on the transfer — doubled from the previous 4% …

Can Foreigners Get a Mortgage in Malaysia? (2026 Guide)

The Short Answer

Yes. Foreign buyers can get Malaysian bank mortgages, typically up to around 70% of the property value — compared with up to 90% for Malaysian …

Can Foreigners Buy Property in Malaysia? 2026 Guide

The Short Answer

Yes. Foreigners can legally buy and own property in Malaysia — freehold included — in their own name. Malaysia is one of the most open property …

Best New Launch Condos Under RM500k in KL & Selangor (2026)

The Reality

RM500k in KL and Selangor doesn’t get you a penthouse. But it does get you into a new launch property with modern facilities, decent …

First-Time Home Buyer Guide Malaysia 2026

Before You Start: The One Number That Matters

Before looking at a single property, you need to know your Debt Service Ratio (DSR). This is the percentage of …

Freehold vs Leasehold Condo Malaysia: Does It Matter?

The Short Answer

Freehold properties tend to appreciate 10-20% more than comparable leasehold properties over a 15-20 year period. But that gap narrows …

Best New Launch Condos Between RM500k–RM1M in KL & Selangor (2026)

The Sweet Spot

RM500k to RM1M is where the Malaysian condo market gets interesting. Below RM500k, you’re mostly looking at compact units or …

Will Condo Prices Drop in Malaysia in 2026?

The Short Answer

Probably not in any meaningful way. Here’s why.

Malaysian residential property prices have grown at 1-3% annually in recent years — …

Hidden Costs of Buying a Condo in Malaysia

Beyond the Price Tag

Developers market properties at the purchase price. Your real cost is 15-25% higher than that number. This isn’t a scam — it’s …

10 Questions to Ask Before Buying a New Launch Condo in KL

Before You Sign Anything

Showrooms are engineered to trigger emotion. The lighting is perfect. The mock-up unit is staged by interior designers. The salesperson …

Best Condos Near MRT & LRT Stations in KL 2026

Why Transit Proximity Matters

In KL’s traffic, living near a rail station isn’t a luxury — it’s a time savings that compounds daily. A …

Renting vs Buying a Condo in KL 2026: The Real Math

The Wrong Question

“Should I rent or buy?” is too broad. The right question: “At my income, in my target area, with my timeline — which option …

Best New Launch Condos Over RM1M in KL 2026

The Premium Buyer’s Mindset

Above RM1M, the rules change. You’re no longer optimising for affordability — you’re optimising for lifestyle, …