house buying

A cash home buyer can close faster, avoid interest costs, and gain stronger bargaining power, but ties up large amounts of money in one asset. Taking a home loan in Malaysia in 2026 offers liquidity, access to incentives, and investment flexibility, but comes with long term repayments and interest risk.

You've probably seen a townhouse during your search for a property. In this article, we explain the facts about townhouses in Malaysia and why they could be a potentially good option for the right buyer.

Malaysia housing loan interest rates in 2026 are driven by the OPR and banks’ Base Rates, directly affecting your monthly repayments. Knowing how loan types and rate changes work helps you compare banks and choose a more affordable mortgage.

Green buildings in Malaysia use energy efficient design, natural ventilation, and sustainable systems to reduce utility costs and improve daily comfort. They provide healthier living, long term savings, and stronger property value, making them a smart choice for modern buyers in 2026.

Following numerous complaints from the rakyat about rising living costs, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has decided to restructure its members' accounts to provide a certain level of flexibility to withdraw their savings at any time.

The biggest difference between SoHo, SoVo, and SoFo units and residential projects is the commercial land title, which is mostly developed in prime locations. SoHo, SoVo, and SoFo are not official terms and were coined by developers for marketing purposes.

We take a look at the differences between the Perfection of Transfer and Perfection of Charge, the legal fees and stamp duty payable as well as the parties involved.

The Malaysian Federal Court has confirmed that homebuyers can bring separate claims involving the same property in order to stay within the RM50,000 jurisdictional limit of the Home Buyers Tribunal (TPPR). The RM50,000 limit does not have to be for the combination of all claims in respect of the same property, as long as the respective claims are for different types of actions.

In 2022, the Malaysian property industry, particularly the residential market showed a healthy and steady recovery after significant downtrends during the COVID pandemic. As we anticipate continued, gradual improvements for the housing market in 2023 – let's take a look at what sold well during the past year.

The latest subsale transaction data from JPPH shows that a housing development in Iskandar Puteri recorded the highest residential sales in Johor in 2022. The article intends to explore hidden gems in Iskandar Puteri which might suit prospecting homebuyers and property investors.