Straight-talking commentary on the Malaysian property market — costs, policy shifts, and what they actually mean for buyers.
tax & feesRM120kon RM1.5m homeThe Hidden 8%: What Malaysia’s 2026 Foreign-Buyer Stamp Duty Means for KLCC InvestorsForeigner stamp duty doubled to a flat 8% in 2026 — what it costs in ringgit, who it hits, and how Malaysia still compares to Singapore’s 60%.Read the insight →
residential~5.5%yieldKLCC vs TRX (2026): Where Kuala Lumpur’s City Living Is HeadedTwo prime cores, one skyline: price psf, yield, freehold and transit. KLCC for income and liquidity; TRX for freehold growth.Read the insight →
officesRM9–15psfKLCC vs TRX Offices (2026): KL’s Choice for a Regional HQKL’s Grade-A office choice: rents, occupancy, TRX’s Marquee tax incentives — and why KL costs a fraction of Hong Kong or Perth.Read the insight →
residencyRM40k/moMM2H vs PVIP (2026): Which Residence Visa Fits You?One needs a property purchase and a minimum stay; the other needs income and neither. Both buy time in Malaysia — neither is PR.Read the insight →
districts1stfinancial districtWhat Is TRX? Tun Razak Exchange, ExplainedKL’s purpose-built financial district — dual-line MRT, green Grade-A towers, tax incentives and freehold residences. A newer story than KLCC.Read the insight →
kl market7areasThe Best Areas to Buy Property in Kuala Lumpur (2026)A buyer’s map: KLCC for prestige, TRX for growth, Mont Kiara for expat yield, Bangsar for lifestyle, KL Sentral for transit. Match area to goal.Read the insight →
pricesRM3.5kpsfKLCC Condo Price Trends (2024–2026)KLCC’s two-speed market — non-branded vs branded psf, the recovery since 2024, and how the 8% duty reshaped the 2026 buyer pool.Read the insight →