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 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 Wei Xuan Finding the best house loan interest rates in Malaysia can be challenging, especially with so many options. Critical terms such as home loan, housing loan, and loan tenure are essential for making informed decisions. This guide will help you navigate loan types, interest rates, and other key factors as you search for your dream home. In October 2026, several financial institutions in Malaysia...
By Wei Xuan As of 3 September 2026, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has maintained the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75%.The OPR has remained unchanged at this level since 9 July 2025, when BNM reduced the rate by 25 basis points from 3.00% to 2.75%. This means the OPR has now stayed at 2.75% for around 14 months.At its September meeting, BNM said the current monetary policy stance remains consistent with...
By SafarahThe tenancy ended three weeks ago. Your tenant is still inside, and your calls go unanswered.Many landlords think the solution is simple: change the locks or cut the utilities. In Malaysia, both can put you on the wrong side of the law.What many landlords do not know is that you may have the right to claim double the rental value for every day a tenant stays beyond the tenancy period.This guide...
By SafarahImagine your father’s house is worth RM650,000. You have the keys. You have been paying the quit rent for two years. And you still cannot sell it.That is not a paperwork delay. That is the law.The moment an owner dies, the property stops being anyone’s to sell and becomes part of an estate. StarProperty reported more than RM90 billion in inheritance assets sitting frozen or unclaimed in...
By Azirah A five-minute train ride to Singapore. Billions in new investment. And a long list of new launches, all promising to be “near the RTS”.For anyone looking at Johor property investment or buying property in Johor, not every launch offers the same value. Here is what has changed in 2026, where buyers are looking, and how to compare new houses in Johor before you commit. Table of...
By Wei XuanTL;DRYou can generally sell property without a strata title in Malaysia through a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) and a Deed of Assignment (DOA) if the title has not yet been issued. First, check whether the title is still unissued or has been issued but not transferred to you. A conveyancing lawyer can then confirm the appropriate documents, financing arrangements, and any applicable...
By Wei XuanTL;DRMalaysia Budget 2027 will be tabled on 9 October 2026, and housing affordability is already part of the government’s stated agenda. The strongest property expectations center on access to financing, stamp duty relief, a possible revival of the Home Ownership Campaign, infrastructure spending, and housing reform, but these remain forecasts or proposals until Budget Day. Buyers and...
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