Tag: Owning Property

What foreign owners must handle after closing in Malaysia: JMB/MC fees, two annual taxes, rental reporting, tenant lease terms, and remote management.

What Australian strata levies cover, how the administration and capital funds work, and the role of the annual general meeting and the strata manager.

Building insurance, household contents insurance and liability insurance for German property owners: what each one covers and who needs it.

How German apartment building management works: what owners' meetings decide, and what the three components of monthly property fees cover.

A holding-period checklist for overseas owners of Japanese property: management, rental restrictions, holding costs, tax and resale prep.

What to do if a neighbor's renovation damages your home in Japan: evidence, formal claims, mediation, small claims court and insurance options.

A breakdown of the recurring costs of owning property in Malaysia: management fees, quit rent, assessment tax, insurance and the sinking fund.

Weighing the pros, cons and typical 8-25% fees of hiring a property management company in Malaysia, from screening a firm to reviewing performance.

How overseas buyers in Malaysia work with a local agent or property management company: eligibility rules, fees, contracts and choosing by city.

What it costs to hold a UK property each year: income tax on rent, council tax, ground rent, service charges, letting fees and insurance.