Property Guides & Resources for Malaysia
Your trusted guide to navigating the Malaysian property market. Find checklists, tax guides, and investment tips here.
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Iskandar Puteri Property Market Outlook 2026: EduCity Campuses & Puteri Harbour
Iskandar Puteri property market 2026: EduCity campuses, Puteri Harbour, Medini, the Second Link, and Johor’s serviced apartment overhang.
Skudai Property Market Outlook 2026: UTM Campus Demand & Federal Route 1
Skudai property market 2026: Taman Universiti transacted prices, UTM rental demand, and the Federal Route 1 corridor to Senai Airport.
Tebrau Property Market Outlook 2026: Toppen–IKEA Retail Cluster & Mount Austin
Tebrau property market 2026: the Toppen and IKEA Tebrau retail cluster, Taman Sri Tebrau transacted prices, and the Mount Austin corridor.
Bayan Lepas Property Market Outlook 2026: Airport Expansion & Mutiara Line
Bayan Lepas property market 2026: Penang airport expansion, five Mutiara Line stations, and Free Industrial Zone semiconductor investment.
Buying Guides
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Buying Commercial Shophouse Malaysia 2026: Loan LTV, Taxes & Yield
Shophouse loans in 2026: bank-set margins up to 85-90%, 35-year BNM tenure cap, 6% service tax on commercial rent, stamp duty, RPGT and a net-yield worked example.
Subsale House Legal Fees & Stamp Duty Schedule Malaysia 2026
Subsale house costs in Malaysia 2026: SPA and loan legal fees (SRO 2023), 8% service tax, MOT and loan stamp duty, first-home exemption and the foreigner rate.
How to Buy Auction Property (Lelong) Malaysia 2026: Step-by-step
A complete 2026 buyer guide to buying auction property (lelong) in Malaysia. Learn POS due diligence, 10% bank drafts, 90-day loans & eviction.
Is House Booking Fee Refundable in Malaysia? Cancel & Refund 2026
Developers in Malaysia may not take a booking fee before the SPA, so it is refundable in full. Subsale deposits depend on the offer letter's loan clause. Steps and templates.
Buying Auction Property in Malaysia 2026: Step-by-Step Lelong Guide
A comprehensive 2026 guide to buying auction (lelong) houses in Malaysia. Learn how to inspect Proclamation of Sale (POS), prepare 10% bank drafts, handle eviction, and win bids.
Subsale House Inspection Checklist Malaysia 2026: 15-Point Buyer Guide
A practical step-by-step physical inspection checklist for buying subsale (second-hand) houses in Malaysia. Learn how to spot hidden defects, plumbing leaks, and negotiate SPA terms.
Renting Guides
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Furnished vs Unfurnished Rental Malaysia: Which Earns More? | SuperHomes
Should you furnish your rental property in Malaysia? Cost of furnishing, rental premium achievable, tenant profiles, and break-even analysis by area.
How to Evict a Tenant in Malaysia 2026: Legal Steps & Notice
Self-help eviction is unlawful: s.7(2) Specific Relief Act needs a court order. Notice to quit, court claim, writ of possession, distress for rent: 3-6 months.
How to Rent Out Your Property in Malaysia: Landlord Guide 2026 | SuperHomes
Everything a landlord needs to know to rent out property in Malaysia in 2026. Finding tenants, tenancy agreement, deposits, tax declaration, and managing disputes.
Landlord Rights Malaysia: What You Can and Cannot Do | SuperHomes
Know your rights as a Malaysian landlord. Legal entry, rental increase rules, eviction process, deposit deductions, and how to handle difficult tenants.
Property Management Services Malaysia 2026: Fees & Leasing
Property and rental management services in Malaysia 2026: leasing vs full management, 8-12% fees, placement fees and how to check BOVAEP registration.
Rental Income Tax Malaysia 2026: How Landlords Are Taxed
Rental income is taxed under Section 4(d) on net rent at scale rates of 0% to 30%. Deductions, vacant periods, losses and Form BE filing for 2026.
Selling Guides
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How to Transfer Property Title to Family Members Malaysia 2026: Love & Affection
A 2026 guide to transferring a house title to family in Malaysia by love and affection: who gets the stamp duty exemption (spouses, parents, children, grandparents), RPGT rules and the steps.
Selling House with Outstanding Housing Loan Malaysia 2026: Redemption
Yes, you can sell a house in Malaysia with a loan still running: the buyer's bank pays your redemption sum at completion. 2026 guide to redemption statements, lock-in penalties, selling costs, RPGT retention and net proceeds, with worked RM examples.
Selling a House in Malaysia 2026: Steps & How Long It Takes
Selling a house in Malaysia takes 3-6 months: 2-8 weeks to an offer, 2-4 weeks to the SPA, then a 3-month completion. Steps, consent, RPGT retention, costs.
How to Price Your Property in Malaysia 2026: Market Value Guide
Set your asking price from recent transacted prices psf in your scheme, check it against the bank valuer, then adjust for floor, view and lease. Worked RM example.
RPGT for Sellers in Malaysia 2026: How Much Will You Pay? | SuperHomes
RPGT when selling Malaysian property in 2026: rates by holding period, citizen exemptions, the 3% buyer retention, net proceeds and e-CKHT filing.
Sell Through Agent vs DIY Malaysia: Full Cost Comparison | SuperHomes
Agent commission is 2–3% of sale price. Is it worth it? Compare selling with a LREA-registered agent vs selling privately in Malaysia — costs, risks, and timelines.
Investment Guides
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Capital Gains vs Rental Yield Malaysia 2026: Which Pays More?
Rental yield pays you monthly; capital gains pay on sale and are RPGT-free from year 6. Compare total return, RPGT 30/20/15/0 and rental tax with RM examples.
Commercial Shophouse vs Industrial Factory Malaysia 2026: Yields
A data-backed 2026 comparison of investing in commercial shophouses vs industrial factories in Malaysia. Learn rental yields (4.5% vs 7.5%), leases, and loans.
Buying Property Under Sdn Bhd in Malaysia 2026: Tax, RPGT & Loans
A Sdn Bhd pays 15-17% tax on rental profit vs up to 30% personally, but 10% RPGT after year 5 and no first-home relief. Worked RM example, loans and costs.
Data Center Real Estate Boom Malaysia 2026: Investment Trends & Land Yields
A comprehensive 2026 guide to Malaysia’s data center real estate boom. We analyze AI hyperscaler land demand in Johor & Cyberjaya, industrial land prices, REITs, and yields.
Subletting & Co-Living Room Rental Malaysia 2026: Rules & Yields
Subletting rooms in Malaysia is legal only with the owner's written consent. Tenancy clauses, strata and council rules, fire safety, sub-meters and a worked RM example.
Buying Commercial Property in Malaysia 2026: SME Guide | SuperHomes
How Malaysian SME owners buy commercial property in 2026. Shophouses, offices, shop lots — financing differences, stamp duty, commercial loan DSR, and investment returns.
Financing Guides
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Bank Valuation Lower Than SPA Price? Malaysia 2026 Fixes
Low bank valuation in Malaysia means your loan is based on the valuer's figure, not the SPA price. The cash gap math, why it happens and 5 ways to close it.
EPF Account 3 to Buy a House 2026: Akaun Fleksibel vs Account 2
Yes, you can use EPF Account 3 (Akaun Fleksibel) for a house: withdraw any time from RM50, no SPA needed. How it combines with Account 2 housing withdrawal in 2026.
MRTA vs MLTA Mortgage Life Insurance Malaysia 2026: Cost & Transfer
MRTA is cheaper and financed into your loan but shrinks and stays with the loan; MLTA costs more but keeps full cover and moves with you. 2026 cost maths.
35-Year vs 30-Year Housing Loan Tenure Malaysia 2026: Interest & DSR
On a RM500,000 loan at 4.0%, 35 years cuts the instalment by RM173 a month but adds about RM70,000 of interest. BNM's 35-year cap, age limits and DSR.
LPPSA Interest Rate 2026: 4% Fixed, Eligibility & Loan Limit
LPPSA charges 4% fixed for the full term, up to 100% financing, 35 years or age 90. 2026 eligibility rules, RM750,000 limit (RM1m announced), 7 loan types.
Full Loan & 100% Financing Schemes Malaysia 2026: Zero Down
How to get a 100% home loan in Malaysia in 2026: SJKP guarantees for gig workers and first-time buyers, LPPSA for civil servants, and the cash you still need.
Legal & Tax Guides
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Auction Property Inspection & Due Diligence Malaysia 2026: Checklist
A complete 2026 due diligence checklist for buying auction (lelong) properties in Malaysia. Learn POS legal analysis, Land Office searches, and arrears checks.
Commercial Property Assessment Tax & Quit Rent Malaysia 2026
Commercial assessment tax and quit rent in Malaysia 2026: DBKL rates, Selangor revaluation caps, service tax on rent, who pays under a lease and how to object.
Joint Home Loan Separation & Divorce Buyout Malaysia 2026: Guide
How to separate a joint home loan after divorce in Malaysia: buyout maths on real asking prices, bank refinance rules, RPGT and stamp duty on the transfer.
Land Conversion Malaysia 2026: Premium, Steps & Timeline
Converting agricultural land to residential or industrial use needs planning permission, a Section 124 NLC application and a state premium. Steps and costs.
Can a Landlord Deduct Deposit for Damage? Malaysia Rules 2026
Landlords may deduct a tenant deposit only for actual loss beyond fair wear and tear. Itemised steps, a worked RM example, evidence and what to do if disputed.
Probate vs Letter of Administration Malaysia 2026: Transfer a House
Inherited a house? With a will you need probate from the High Court; without one, small estates up to RM5 million go to the land office. Steps, costs and timelines.
Foreign Buyers & MM2H
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Expat Guide: Renting vs Buying Property in Malaysia 2026
A financial 2026 decision guide for expatriates in Malaysia: Renting vs Buying property. Compare MM2H visa rules, minimum thresholds & rental yields.
MM2H Property Purchase Rules Malaysia 2026: Tiers, Minimums & Holding
A complete 2026 foreign buyer guide to MM2H property purchase rules in Malaysia. Compare Platinum, Gold & Silver tier minimums, state caps & holding periods.
Best Areas to Live in KL for Expats 2026: 6 Areas & Prices
KLCC, Mont Kiara, Bangsar, Damansara Heights, Ampang Hilir, Bukit Bintang: schools, rail, recorded prices. Foreigners: RM1m minimum, 8% stamp duty.
Can Foreigners Buy Landed Property in Malaysia? (2026)
State-by-state rules for foreigners buying landed homes. Price thresholds, restricted zones, and alternatives.
Can Foreigners Buy Malaysian Property? 2026 Limits & 8% Duty
Yes, above state price floors of RM500k to RM3m, with state consent, 8% stamp duty on homes and a levy in some states. Commercial, Penang, MM2H and loans.
MM2H Malaysia 2026: Eligibility, Cost & Property Rules
MM2H guide 2026. Silver, Gold, Platinum tiers, fixed deposit requirements, property rules, and application process.
Renovation & Home Living
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Defect Liability Period (DLP) Claim Process New Condo Malaysia 2026
A practical 2026 guide for new condo buyers in Malaysia to file Defect Liability Period (DLP) claims. Learn 30-day developer repair rules & TTPR.
Condo Renovation Rules Malaysia 2026: JMB Permit, Deposit & Hours
Condo renovation in Malaysia needs JMB or MC written approval first. What the permit needs, typical RM1,000–RM5,000 deposits, working hours, the RM200 fine cap and how to get your deposit back.
Can JMB Ban Airbnb Short-Term Rentals in Condos Malaysia 2026?
Yes. A JMB or MC can ban Airbnb by special resolution, as the Federal Court upheld in Verve Suites (2020). How the vote works, the RM200 fine cap, and how owners challenge a ban.
Small Claims Court for Rent & Deposit Disputes Malaysia (RM5,000)
Claim an unreturned deposit or unpaid rent up to RM5,000 yourself in the Magistrates Court: Form 198, fees, no lawyers, steps, evidence and enforcement.
Burst Pipe or Water Leak: Landlord or Tenant Pays? Malaysia
Concealed pipe bursts are usually the landlord's to fix; a leak from the unit above is presumed its owner's under strata rules. Who pays what, with RM costs.
Is Airbnb Legal in Malaysia? 2026 Rules, JMB Bans & Permits
Airbnb is legal in Malaysia, but a JMB or MC can ban it by special resolution and fine up to RM200 per breach. Federal Court ruling, STRA guidelines and tourism tax.
Market Outlook & Trends
View all 73Iskandar Puteri Property Market Outlook 2026: EduCity Campuses & Puteri Harbour
Iskandar Puteri property market 2026: EduCity campuses, Puteri Harbour, Medini, the Second Link, and Johor’s serviced apartment overhang.
Skudai Property Market Outlook 2026: UTM Campus Demand & Federal Route 1
Skudai property market 2026: Taman Universiti transacted prices, UTM rental demand, and the Federal Route 1 corridor to Senai Airport.
Tebrau Property Market Outlook 2026: Toppen–IKEA Retail Cluster & Mount Austin
Tebrau property market 2026: the Toppen and IKEA Tebrau retail cluster, Taman Sri Tebrau transacted prices, and the Mount Austin corridor.
Bayan Lepas Property Market Outlook 2026: Airport Expansion & Mutiara Line
Bayan Lepas property market 2026: Penang airport expansion, five Mutiara Line stations, and Free Industrial Zone semiconductor investment.
Tanjung Tokong Property Market Outlook 2026: Andaman Island & Gurney Bay
Tanjung Tokong property market 2026: Andaman Island reclamation, the RM350m Gurney Bridge, Gurney Bay, and The Tamarind transacted prices.
Gelugor Property Market Outlook 2026: USM Campus & The Light City Waterfront
Gelugor property market 2026: the Penang Bridge landfall, two Mutiara Line stations serving USM, and IJM’s The Light City waterfront.
Neighbourhood Guides
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Cheras: KL or Selangor? 2026 Property Prices & Area Guide
Cheras straddles KL and Selangor: terraces average RM705,000 on the KL side vs RM580,000 in Selangor. 11 MRT stations, condo rents RM1,500-RM3,500.
Bangsar KL Guide 2026: Property Prices, Rent & Postcodes
Bangsar is in KL, not Selangor (59100; Bangsar South 59200). Recorded 2-storey terraces: RM1.65m median (22 sales, 2024-25). LRT, rents, schools.
Living in KLCC 2026: Luxury Condo & Investment Guide
KLCC property 2026. Luxury condos from RM800K, branded residences, foreign buyer hotspot, yields 4–5%.
Mont Kiara Condo PSF 2026: RM811 Median & Foreigner Rules
Recorded Mont Kiara condo sales: median RM811 psf and RM2.05m (183 sales, 2024-25). Foreigners need RM1m+ and pay 8% stamp duty. Rents, schools, MRT3.
Living in Petaling Jaya 2026: Property Prices & Guide
PJ property guide. Prices by section, MRT access, food scene, schools, why PJ is KL's best value suburb.
Top 5 Condos in Setiawangsa & Ampang 2026: Buy or Rent
The Valley Residences, Seri Maya, Novo Ampang, AT 6 and M City compared on location, LRT access and who each suits, from Setiawangsa to Ampang Hilir.
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