stamp duty

Individuals who dispose of their properties in the sixth year onwards will no longer be charged the 5% RPGT too, beginning 1 January 2022.

Costs like stamp duty fees, legal fees for SPA and loan agreements are some other things homebuyers need to consider when owning a house in Malaysia.

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.

With an allocation of RM393.8 billion, Budget 2024 is Malaysia's largest-ever budget. There's a further shift from blanket subsidies to a more targeted approach to benefit the lower-income groups.

Memorandum of Transfer (MOT) is one of the first and last pieces of documents that every house buyer will sign in their ownership of a property, while stamp duty is a tax imposed on documents in the sale or transfer of a property.

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 National House Buyers Association (HBA) share their thoughts on the recently announced property market incentives under Budget 2023 and raises several concerns regarding the success of these allocations.

Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, a tenancy agreement or a rental agreement protects the rights of both parties. This document comprises various terms including the tenancy period; deposit and rental amount; mode of payment; option to renew agreement; obligations of both parties; and something that is often overlooked – a termination clause.

From the preparation to the document signing, here’s everything you need to know about a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) in Malaysia.