Buyer GuideBefore 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 …
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Apr 13, 2026
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FinancingThe Standard Answer
10% of the purchase price. For a RM500,000 condo, that’s RM50,000. For RM800,000, it’s RM80,000.
Most Malaysian banks finance up …
Apr 6, 2026
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Buyer GuideThe Quick Math
On a RM5,000 gross monthly salary with no other debt, you can comfortably afford a property priced around RM280,000-350,000. Here’s how we …
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Mar 30, 2026
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FinancingHow Stamp Duty Works in Malaysia
When you buy property in Malaysia, you pay stamp duty on two documents: the Memorandum of Transfer (MOT) and the loan …
Feb 26, 2026
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Buyer GuideThe Math
RM6,000 gross monthly with no other debt: comfortable property budget of approximately RM350,000-420,000.
One-third rule: roughly RM2,000/month for …
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Feb 10, 2026
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