State Consent for Foreign Buyers in Malaysia: What It Is, How Long It Takes
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 …
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Schedule H Explained: 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 Explained (2026)
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: How Long From Application to Visa (and to Your Property)
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: What Foreign Buyers Should Know (2026)
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 Malaysian Property Through a Company vs Personal Name (Foreign Buyers)
The question we get weekly
Foreign buyers — especially from Singapore and Hong Kong, where corporate structures are routine — often ask whether buying through a …
Buying KL Property from Singapore: The 2026 Guide for Singaporean Buyers
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 …
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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 …
What Is the Minimum Property Price for Foreigners in Kuala Lumpur? (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 …
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MM2H Property Requirements in 2026: What You Must Buy, 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), …
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Malaysia Stamp Duty for Foreign Buyers in 2026: The New 8% Flat Rate Explained
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? The Complete 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 …
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