Why Invest In Malaysia Property

One of the fastest growing economies in the region (+7% est.)
British legal system, property laws and environment
Freehold property ownership and security of title
Active government incentives (Malaysia My Second Home Programme) encouraging foreign homebuyers to the country through offering 10 year entry permits
Attractive, well-priced properties with strong rental demand
Low buying costs at between 3.4 to 6.75% of the property value, including 2.75% agent’s commission (for first MYR 500,000)
Strong capital growth of between 15 and 30%
Effective Land Registry and transparency in property transactions
Tax advantages: remittances of income from overseas are TAX FREE
Car import duties and other taxes are waived for foreign residents
No capital gains tax on unearned income inside the country
No requirement, as in neighbouring countries, for a company or local “partners” to buy property
Capital gains on real property are less than 5% after 5 years
Strong demand for resale properties from locals moving to the cities
Also a high demand for quality new real estate is high from an affluent expatriate market.
Among the top three countries for the greatest number of tourist arrivals among the 53 Commonwealth countries, according to the World Tourism Organisation.
Tourist arrivals in Malaysia rose by more than 160% between 2000 and 2005 - an astonishing achievement for tourism.
Chinese investors already active in the market and this is expected to grow
Good, modern communications and infrastructure country-wide
Through its Ninth Plan, the government of Malaysia aims to further improve the infrastructure and general economic development of the country. Analysts believe this will have a positive impact on the Malaysian real estate market.
The value of the local currency, the ringgit, is far below the euro, dollar and pound sterling, allowing foreign investors to buy a lot more for their money in Malaysia.
Easy and cheap to reach. 25 flights a week from UK starting at £285
Low cost of living: eg. petrol at 25p per litre, cigarettes 90p per packet
Low cost of regional flights on Air Asia to major S.E. Asian cities
High quality development properties in prime areas are now available
Strategic location - close to Australia, Bali and Singapore
English language widely spoken and all property sale agreements in English
English language newspapers, radio and television available everywhere
Wonderful climate and food. Superb golf and other sports facilities.
Extensive white sandy beaches continue to draw holidaymakers.
Warm, friendly people and peaceful pro-British environment

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