By IQI Editorial Team New launch got the showroom and the free gifts. But a subsale property gets you something better: a real unit you can walk into, a real neighbourhood you can check, and keys in months, not years. Whether you’re buying for own stay or eyeing a unit to renovate and flip, the process is the same. And honestly, it’s not that complicated once you know the steps. This guide walks...

By Wei Xuan   Finding the best house loan interest rates in Malaysia can be challenging, particularly with the numerous options available. Critical terms such as home loan, housing loan, and loan tenure are essential for making informed decisions. This guide will help you navigate the various loan types, their interest rates, and other key factors to consider when searching for your dream home. In...

By Amir Asraf Lee F1 is back in Malaysia this weekend and Visit Malaysia 2026 is in full swing. Meanwhile, the Kuala Lumpur Golden Triangle is where a lot of that visitor money lands.Hotels, malls, makan and a good lepak session after the race: the crowd spends on all of it here.So why does it matter more than ever? Because the Golden Triangle packs KLCC, Bukit Bintang and TRX into one connected district,...

By Amir Asraf Lee Okay, real talk. Most first-time buyers in Malaysia don’t lose their dream house at the viewing. They lose it at the bank. The seller says yes, you’re already planning where the sofa goes, and then the bank approves a loan way smaller than you expected. Suddenly you need another RM40,000 in cash. From where? That’s not bad luck. That’s just skipping the prep. So this first-time...

By Amir Asraf Lee Haze season is here again and this time, the smoke is not just outside your window. It is already inside your living room. Look outside today and you will probably see it: that flat grey wash where the skyline used to be. Dozens of Department of Environment monitoring stations across Malaysia have been sitting in the “Unhealthy” band for days now, and Johor’s stations. Larkin,...

By Wei Xuan TL;DRIf your leasehold property with fewer than 30 years remaining is becoming harder to sell or finance, compare the cost and practicality of extending the lease with selling it in its current condition. Renewal is not automatic, bank rules are not universal, and the right choice depends on your title, property value, buyer pool, holding plans, and State-level renewal process.Your home may...

By Amir Asraf Lee Thinking of giving your home a fresh new look in 2027? Before choosing between beige, green or that beautiful red you saved on Pinterest, you might want to see what Feng Shui says about colors for the year. In Chinese Feng Shui, colors are more than decoration. Different colors represent different elements and are traditionally believed to influence the energy and feeling of a...

By Amir Asraf Lee Scrolling through TikTok, Instagram or YouTube for entertainment is one thing. But what if your feed could also help you understand the Malaysian property market? Today, property content goes far beyond simply showing beautiful houses. Malaysia’s property creators are taking audiences inside luxury homes, explaining the buying process, discussing investment opportunities and sharing...

By  Amir Asraf Lee Malaysia’s unemployment rate is at a decade low. Young Malaysians are still struggling to find work they want. Both of those things are true at the same time, and that contradiction is the story of the future workforce. For young people entering work today, the question is no longer just “can I get a job?” It is “how do I stay valuable, build financial security and keep my...

By Amir Asraf Lee Managing money sounds simple until you actually have to do it. How much should you save? Should you invest first or clear your debt? What exactly is an ETF? Is buying a house a good financial decision? And how much do you really need for retirement? Fortunately, you no longer need to sit through a two-hour finance seminar just to understand the basics. A growing number of Malaysian...