PDF guide · 28 pages · Arabic and English
A concise guide to help you understand, compare and ask the right questions before you buy property in Malaysia. Two PDFs, one in Arabic and one in English. Instant download.
Eight short chapters, a property comparison sheet and a final pre-purchase checklist. They cover how the market works, whether foreigners can buy, property types and titles, the real cost of buying, how to evaluate a property, the taxes to understand, how to calculate your return, and the steps from research to purchase.
Chapters
Who you will deal with: developer, owner, agent, lawyer and State Authority; the five-stage buying journey; starting with your purpose; new development or subsale.
The five questions to ask first; what can restrict a purchase, such as Malay Reserved Land, controlled housing, minimum prices and title restrictions; state consent; the eligibility check, and a message to send your lawyer, before you pay anything.
Property types in Malaysia; freehold or leasehold; strata title or individual title; new development against subsale.
Why the purchase price is not the buying cost; a worked RM1,000,000 example with stamp duty and legal fees; building your budget backwards.
Price per square foot; comparing like with like; asking price against transaction price; checking for real demand.
Stamp duty, assessment tax, land-related charges, rental income tax and RPGT; why nationality is not tax residence; what to ask before you sell.
Gross yield against net yield; what actually remains after costs; long-term against short-term rental.
Building a shortlist; checking the project, not only the unit; what to check before buying new or subsale; the steps before you make an offer.
A property comparison sheet for three properties, and a final pre-purchase checklist.
It is for buyers outside Malaysia, reading in Arabic or in English, who are considering a purchase and want to understand the rules and the real costs first: first-time overseas buyers, investors weighing the return, and families thinking about a second home. It is an educational guide, so you can read it before you speak to anyone who is selling.
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Yes, in many circumstances, but not every property. The rules vary by state, property type and use. Before paying a booking fee, check that a foreigner may buy this type of property in this state, that the price meets the foreign-buyer threshold, that no title restriction applies, and whether State Authority approval is needed. Ask an independent lawyer to confirm.
In the guide: Chapter 2: Can foreigners buy?
The advertised price is not the cash you need. Costs come in layers: the purchase price, completion costs (stamp duty, legal fees, registration, approvals) and holding costs (maintenance, sinking fund, insurance, repairs). In the guide's RM1,000,000 example for a foreign individual who is not a permanent resident, stamp duty is RM80,000 and the estimated basic legal fee RM7,450.
| Item | Example |
|---|---|
| Property price | RM1,000,000 |
| Transfer stamp duty | RM80,000 |
| Estimated basic legal fee | RM7,450 |
| Other disbursements | Obtain a separate quotation |
| Known total before other disbursements | RM1,087,450 |
Stamp duty here is 8% of RM1,000,000, the published rate from 1 January 2026 for relevant transfers to a non-citizen individual who is not a Malaysian permanent resident. The example does not include every possible cost, and rates and charges can change, so ask a lawyer to confirm what applies to your property and transaction date.
In the guide: Chapter 4: The real cost of buying
RPGT, or Real Property Gains Tax, applies to gains on disposing of Malaysian real property. For a non-citizen, non-permanent-resident individual the published rate is 30% within the first five years and a lower rate from the sixth year, on the taxable gain, not the full sale price. Ask a professional to check the calculation before you sign.
In the guide: Chapter 6: Taxes to understand
Freehold means ownership in perpetuity in principle. Leasehold means ownership for a defined term, so the remaining lease matters for resale and value. Freehold is not automatically better: a leasehold property can have a stronger location, better demand and a more sensible price. Compare what you receive, what you will pay and what you can actually use or rent.
In the guide: Chapter 3: Choosing the right property
Start with gross yield: annual rent divided by property price, times 100. A RM1,000,000 property renting at RM5,000 a month earns RM60,000 a year, a gross yield of 6%. Then subtract costs. In the guide's example, net operating income is RM44,000, a net yield of 4.4% on the price, or 3.86% once purchase, preparation and furniture costs are included.
In the guide: Chapter 7: Calculating your return
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