Tag: Buying Property

A high yield figure can hide vacancy, running costs, financing, and tax. This checklist tests whether a Malaysia rental property's cash flow holds up.

How Malaysian banks assess rental income for mortgage approval, what DSR means, and why loan approval doesn't guarantee positive cash flow.

Investment and owner-occupier mortgages differ in loan purpose and underwriting, not just loan count. See how banks assess debt, rental income, and rates.

How loan disbursement differs for off-plan, completed, and resale property purchases in Malaysia, and what buyers should confirm with banks and lawyers.

How margin of financing works for foreign buyers in Malaysia: down payment math, income proof, and the taxes and fees beyond the deposit.

How foreign buyers can weigh cash purchase against a mortgage for Malaysian property, including the 8% transfer duty and full cost checklist.

What to verify before buying property in Malaysia: property type restrictions, state government consent, and approval timelines for foreign buyers.

Freehold, Leasehold, and Strata Title answer different questions in Malaysia: how long land is held, and how a unit's title is registered.

Foreigners can buy condos and some landed homes in Malaysia, but eligibility depends on location, price threshold, title type, and state approval.

Bumi Lot units and Malay Reserve Land carry different legal restrictions in Malaysia. Here is what foreign buyers need to verify before they sign.