AvailableFromMYR 724k (about £133k)
- Type
- Apartment
- Bedrooms
- 1–3
- Completion
- Off-plan
Southeast AsiaCore market
Malaysia Property Investment
Malaysia opens its property market to foreign buyers through a clear framework of state-set minimum prices and approvals. Our partner office in Melaka gives us direct access to developers and the local knowledge to choose well.
- For sale
- 1
- Prices from
- MYR 724k (about £133k)
- Stamp duty on transfer for foreign buyers
- 4%
- Minimum price for foreigners in Kuala Lumpur
- RM1m
New-build and Off-plan property for sale in Malaysia.
Price lists, floor plans and payment plans on request.
Pounds are approximate, at ECB euro reference rates, 20 October 2026; Gulf currencies at their US dollar pegs.
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Can foreigners buy property in Malaysia?
Yes. Foreigners can buy freehold or leasehold property in their own name, with the consent of the state, above a minimum price that each state sets. Some property is reserved for Malaysians, and the rules differ from state to state.
Read the ownership guideFreehold or leasehold
Title in your own name
Foreign buyers hold strata or landed title directly, once the State Authority consents under section 433B of the National Land Code. Your lawyer applies for consent after you sign.
Price floor
Above the state minimum
Each state sets a minimum price for foreign buyers. In Kuala Lumpur it is RM1 million; Melaka, where we work, sets its own. The desk confirms the threshold for every unit we show you.
Off limits
Reserved property
Malay reserve land, Bumiputera lots and low- and medium-cost housing cannot be sold to foreign buyers.
What does it cost to buy in Malaysia?
A new-build apartment in Melaka
Buying costs£6,7505% of the price · £141,750 all in
- Stamp duty on the transfer£5,400
A flat 4% of the price for foreign buyers, since 1 January 2024. Malaysia Budget 2024, Stamp Act 1949
- Legal feesabout £1,350
On the sliding scale of the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023. Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023
- State consent and levyQuoted for the unit
A consent fee and, in some states, a levy on foreign purchases. We quote it for the home you choose. National Land Code, section 433B
Not included: The state consent fee and any levy, which vary by state.
Rates as at January 2026. Taxes and fees change and contracts decide who pays what, so we confirm the figure for your property before you commit.
While you own
- Quit rent and assessment
- Small yearly charges from the land office and the local council.
- Service charge and sinking fund
- Monthly, for strata developments, set by the management body.
- Tax on rental income
- Non-residents pay a flat 30% on Malaysian rental income.
- Real Property Gains Tax
- On sale: 30% of the gain for a non-citizen selling within five years, 10% from the sixth year.
Buying in Malaysia, from reservation to keys
In Malaysia the state sets the floor: every foreign purchase clears a minimum price and needs the state’s consent.
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Clear the state minimum
Each state sets a minimum price for foreign buyers; in Kuala Lumpur it is RM1 million. Bumiputera lots, Malay reserve land and low-cost housing are excluded.
- 2
Book and appoint a lawyer
A booking fee holds the unit, and your own Malaysian lawyer checks the developer’s licence and the project’s sales permit.
- 3
Sign the statutory agreement
New homes in Peninsular Malaysia are sold on the statutory form, with a delivery date and damages if the developer hands over late.
- 4
Apply for state consent
Your lawyer applies to the State Authority under the National Land Code. Foreign buyers pay a flat 4% stamp duty on the transfer.
- 5
Pay as it is built
Payments follow the construction stages in the agreement, into the project’s Housing Development Account.
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Keys, then a tenant
Title is issued in your name. Rent is taxed at 30% for non-residents, and some buildings restrict short lets.
Start with a call
A call with an adviser: what you want the money to do, and which developments fit.
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Our Malaysia team in Melaka
Not sure which route, or which development, suits you?
A senior adviser who buys in Malaysia will reply, usually the same day.
Not in Malaysia? We show you any development live on video, and you can reserve, sign and pay from home. Buying from abroad
Does buying property in Malaysia give you residency?
Not by itself, but property is part of Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H), the long-stay programme relaunched in 2024. Each tier needs a fixed deposit and a property purchase above a set minimum; terms change, so confirm them with the desk.
MM2H Silver
A five-year renewable visa, with a fixed deposit of US$150,000.
MM2H Gold
A fifteen-year visa, with a fixed deposit of US$500,000.
MM2H Platinum
A twenty-year visa, with a fixed deposit of US$1 million.
Special Economic Zones
A lower-threshold MM2H route for property in designated zones, such as Forest City in Johor.
Where to buy in Malaysia.
The areas where our Malaysia developments and guides are concentrated.
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| Malaysia | Thailand | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes from | On request | On request |
| Who can own | Freehold or leasehold in your own name, with state consent, above a state minimum price. | Condominium freehold within the 49% foreign quota; villas on a 30-year registered lease. |
| Buying costs on £300,000 | About £15,000 (5.0%) | About £6,000 (2.0%) |
| Tax on rent | A flat 30% for non-residents. | Thai tax on rent earned in Thailand. |
| Residency | Through MM2H, with a fixed deposit and a qualifying purchase. | No. Long-stay visas such as Thailand Privilege and the LTR are separate. |
The Malaysia investor guide.
Everything an overseas buyer needs, in the order they need it.
- Buying guideStart hereHow UK and Gulf investors buy new-build and off-plan property in Malaysia: the legal rules, state thresholds, costs, taxes and process.
- Visa and residencyHow MM2H and Malaysia's other visas work for property buyers, what changed in 2024, and how to apply with your purchase in step.
- LifestyleWhat living in Malaysia is like for UK and Gulf buyers: neighbourhoods, costs, healthcare, schools and the visa that lets you stay.
- Property market outlookThe forces shaping Malaysian property, region by region, and how to judge a project on its fundamentals rather than on forecasts.
Why choose Malaysia for property investment?
- 01
Between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore
Melaka sits between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, on a southern corridor that is attracting serious capital. Johor’s growth as a data-centre hub has drawn investment from TikTok, Nvidia and Microsoft.
- 02
A broad, growing economy
Manufacturing, technology, tourism and services give Malaysia a broad economic base. That means rental demand from local professionals as well as international buyers and visitors.
- 03
Residency through MM2H
Malaysia My Second Home offers renewable long-term visas tied to deposit and property thresholds. Where residency is part of the plan, we structure the purchase to qualify.
Buying property in Malaysia: questions.
How do I invest in Malaysian real estate from the UK?
Buy in your own name, above the state minimum for foreigners, with state consent obtained by your own Malaysian lawyer. Typically that means a new-build or off-plan condominium in Kuala Lumpur or Melaka, protected by the statutory sale and purchase agreement. Budget for 4% stamp duty, legal fees and the state consent fee, and expect the rent to be taxed at 30% in Malaysia.
Is there a minimum price for foreigners buying in Malaysia?
Yes. Each state sets its own minimum price for foreign buyers. In Kuala Lumpur it is RM1 million. The threshold for Melaka is lower; the desk confirms it for every unit.
What stamp duty do foreigners pay in Malaysia?
Since 1 January 2024, foreign buyers pay a flat 4% stamp duty on the transfer, plus 0.5% on any Malaysian loan.
Does buying property in Malaysia give residency?
Not on its own. Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) combines a fixed deposit with a property purchase above a set minimum, for a visa of five to twenty years depending on the tier.
What tax do I pay when I sell?
Real Property Gains Tax: 30% of the gain for a non-citizen selling within five years of buying, and 10% from the sixth year.
Can foreigners buy freehold property in Malaysia?
Yes, with state consent and above the state’s minimum price. Malay reserve land, Bumiputera lots and low- and medium-cost housing are excluded.
Speak to an adviser
Talk to our Malaysia desk.
Our Melaka partner office works with developers on the ground. Speak to an adviser about state rules, MM2H and the projects we rate.