Reena Kaur Bhatt

Property stamp duty can be one of the biggest hidden costs when buying a home in Malaysia. This guide shows you how to calculate stamp duty Malaysia in 2026 across the SPA, MOT or DOA, and loan agreement, plus the legal fees to budget for. It also covers key Budget 2026 updates, exemptions, self assessment changes, and how to pay without triggering late penalties.

Johor's property market is on the brink of significant growth as a wave of exciting developments takes shape. With the introduction of the Rapid Transit System (RTS), the establishment of a special economic zone, and the emergence of data centres among a few; the region is poised to attract further investment. This article explores how these pivotal projects are set to rejuvenate Johor's economy and present new opportunities for property buyers and investors alike.

If you are torn between buying a home in 2023 or to continue renting before getting onto the property ladder, then this article is for you.

Here is a list of condominiums and serviced apartments in Malaysia that have benefited from high property value growth in the past 10 years. Let’s delve into the reasons why these residential properties are winners and what lessons homebuyers and investors can glean from them

MSMEs) eco-system. Let's go over the financial stimulus that Malaysian consumers and home buyers can look forward to this year - these include tax holidays, cash aids, supportive credit facilities and even perks for parents.

Here’s a 12-step checklist where we include the latest housing schemes and government incentives, home financing updates, as well buying tips to help you make the best purchasing decision.

We go over the pros and cons of MRTA and MLTA to help you decide which mortgage insurance offers better protection.

Samuel Tan dish out his thoughts on the property incentives drawn up under the recently tabled Budget 2022 and shares several recommendations on matters relating to the RPGT, HOC 2021 and affordable housing schemes in Malaysia.

iProperty.com.my data shows that high-rise property values across Malaysia were significantly impacted by Covid-19 last year. Pandemic aside, we filtered through subsale residential activity in 2020 to unearth investment properties with the best capital gains. Findings are based on the latest transaction data from brickz.my.