Malaysia Property Guides

The Home Ownership Campaign (HOC), which ran throughout 2019, was designed to encourage the increase in home ownership among Malaysians. And now, it's back again till 2021, people! 1. What were the benefits of the Home Ownership Campaign 2019? The Home Ownership Campaign aimed to encourage the purchase of certain properties with the support...

Any good tenancy agreement should include clauses around terminating a tenancy agreement early. Normally this comes with specific conditions that should be met, or penalties for early termination.Here are some common terms and conditions to look out for: 点击这里查看 : 中文版本 1) Notice PeriodA good tenancy agreement should define a notice period to end the tenancy,...

When you’re checking out a potential new residence, you always have a million questions running through your head, and sometimes it’s easy to forget a few important ones. Here are seven safety questions to ask your landlord before you move in: 1) Are all the appliances working properly? Before a tenant moves in, you must make sure all utilities are working. You should check out all the burners, the...

Barge into the tenant unit, changing all the locks, cutting off the supply of utilities, removal of tenant’s property from premises --> All of these are illegal!!! If you happen to be the poor landlord in this case whose tenant is not paying rent, here’s what you can do instead: 1) Be nice and negotiate on alternatives Instead of starting with threatening remarks, you should calmly explain...

If your tenant didn't pay rent, the landlord isn't allowed to barge into the rental unit or change the locks. However, a landlord has the right to enter the property for inspections and repairs as well as for viewing purposes. Note: Landlord does not have the right to enter the rented property without consent, even your tenant have defaulted on monthly payments!Due to the lengthy official procedures, the...

The Home Ownership Campaign (HOC), which ran throughout 2019, was designed to encourage the increase in home ownership among Malaysians. And now, it's back again till 2021, people! 1. What were the benefits of the Home Ownership Campaign 2019? The Home Ownership Campaign aimed to encourage the purchase of certain properties with the support of...

We’re now facing some of the most uncertain times in the history of Malaysia. Yes, we’re talking about the COVID-19 crisis, and the ensuing CMCO(s)! So, is it still the right moment for you to go ahead with your plan to acquire a few assets of this type, and hopefully provide a more comfortable future for your family? To long-term investors, we say yes; to short-term investors or flippers, we say...

RPGT Rates Classification RPGT Exemptions Good news! There are some exemptions allowed for RPGT. Among the exemptions are: Exemption on gains from the disposal of one private residential property once-in-a-lifetime to an individual (please utilise this once in lifetime opportunity wisely). Exemption on gains arising from the disposal of real property between family members (e.g. husband and...

Whether you are selling or buying an investment property or home, you need to consider what the property is really worth. A better understanding of what makes your property more (or less) valuable would help you maintain the long term value of your home or assist in your purchasing/investment decision.So what are the factors that affect property value? 1. Location It is...

There are important costs in the home purchasing process that you need to factor in, especially towards the end of the transaction. These are variable, third-party fees that are often referred to as closing costs. Ignore them and you may risk financial setbacks and disappointment in realising your dreams of owning a home. Below are a few significant closing costs that you need to include in your...