by Donovan & Ho (BD) | Nov 13, 2020 | Real Estate
On 6 November 2020, the government tabled Budget 2021 in Parliament. We highlight one of the key proposals which is related to the property and real estate market. Proposed Stamp Duty Exemption In light of the recent Budget 2021 announcement, the stamp duty exemption...
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | Oct 12, 2020 | Real Estate
When looking for property in Malaysia, buyers generally have one of two options to choose where to buy from, that is either; buying a brand-new property directly from a Developer (new launches or ongoing construction), or buying it ‘sub-sale’ from an existing...
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | Sep 8, 2020 | Real Estate
Tenancy Agreement – the finer points to look out for before signing an Offer Letter and placing an earnest deposit Before entering into a tenancy agreement, parties will typically sign an offer letter while both negotiate and set out in detail the terms that...
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | Sep 3, 2020 | Real Estate
As a buyer, there are a few methods of property purchase that can be considered, i.e. buying direct from the developer, from the secondary market (existing property owners) or from a property auction. An auction sale can be categorised into 2 types i.e. Loan...
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | Jul 27, 2020 | Real Estate
Buyer Beware: Asking the right questions before signing the offer letter for your Malaysian property Throughout our conveyancing practice, we have come across unfortunate instances where purchasers of property, in their enthusiasm to sign off on the offer letter and...
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | Jul 16, 2020 | Real Estate
In the final part of our Foreign Ownership series, we consider the setting up of companies in Malaysia for the purpose of purchasing and holding Malaysian property. While such an exercise involves some customized planning to suit one’s situation and ongoing...
