Before you decide to buy a new house or any kind of property in Malaysia, ensure that the housing developer - if buying "off-plan" - has a licence and it is still valid and check the housing developer has an advertisement and sales permit and that it is still valid. For new landed property in Malaysia such as bungalows, semi-detached houses and terrace houses, the expected date of completion is normally 24 months from the date of signing of the Sales and Purchase Agreement and for new subdivided building such as condominiums, flats, apartments and townhouses, the expected date of completion is 36 months.

Before you decide to buy a new house or any kind of property in Malaysia, ensure that the housing developer - if buying "off-plan" - has a licence and it is still valid and check the housing developer has an advertisement and sales permit and that it is still valid.

Malaysia Property Types

For new landed property in Malaysia such as bungalows, semi-detached houses and terrace houses, the expected date of completion is normally 24 months from the date of signing of the Sales and Purchase Agreement and for new subdivided building such as condominiums, flats, apartments and townhouses, the expected date of completion is 36 months. Buyers are advised to obtain from the Malaysian property developer sales literature with all relevant information about the project such the development's licence number, and advertisement and sales permit.

Buying Land in Malaysia

Buyers need to know whether the land is:

Freehold land (held in perpetuity)
Leasehold land (check the number of years left on the lease)
Malay Reserve land (has restrictions and not suitable for overseas buyers)

* The status of the land can be checked at the Land Office or the State Land Registrar.

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Important Information

The advertisement and sales permit number and the expiry date;

The name and address of:

The licensed Malaysian property developer

Authorised agents (if any)

Those holding power of attorney (if any)

The project management company (if any)

Check List

Has the land has been mortgaged to the bank for a loan?

Location description

Building materials specification(s)

Size of building amenities and services

The name of the housing project (if any)

Expected date of completion

Price of each type of house