How to Buy a House in Malaysia?
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For most people, the first taste of one's very own hard-earned income is indeed liberating. So, what comes next after being handed your first set of car keys? We certainly hope that your next goal would be to get another set of keys; one that opens the door to your very first own home!
Here's an abbreviated look at your possible path and checklist towards owning your first property.
1. INVEST IN YOURSELF FIRST
Take a little time to meet and learn from experts, fellow investors and homebuyers.
Take a little time to meet and learn from experts, fellow investors and homebuyers.
2. KNOW AVERAGE PRICES
House prices in Kuala Lumpur are the costliest in Malaysia with an average price of RM497,535.
House prices in Kuala Lumpur are the costliest in Malaysia with an average price of RM497,535.
3. BREAKDOWN OF EXPENDITURE
Most financial experts recommend that you allocate no more than one-third of your total income to pay off your home loan. This is subject to your debt service ratio after including the new housing loan not exceeding 60% to maximum of 80%. Terms and conditions applied.
Most financial experts recommend that you allocate no more than one-third of your total income to pay off your home loan. This is subject to your debt service ratio after including the new housing loan not exceeding 60% to maximum of 80%. Terms and conditions applied.
4. DETERMINE THE TYPE OF HOME
What shall it be? Condominium, apartment, terrace house, semi-detached house or bungalow?
What shall it be? Condominium, apartment, terrace house, semi-detached house or bungalow?
5. DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH FOR DOWN PAYMENT?
For your first home, you need to put a down payment of 10% of your intended property's price. Generally, you will have to pay a booking or earnest fee of 2%-3% of the purchase price. This is non-refundable, so decide carefully before paying.
For your first home, you need to put a down payment of 10% of your intended property's price. Generally, you will have to pay a booking or earnest fee of 2%-3% of the purchase price. This is non-refundable, so decide carefully before paying.
The bank usually finances up to 90% of the price of the property. You must have at least 10% in cash for the down payment. Also, don't forget that you can withdraw a limited amount from your EPF (Account 2) for your down payment.
6. HOW MUCH CAN YOU AFFORD?
Take a hard look at what you are spending your money on and decide on a budget.
Take a hard look at what you are spending your money on and decide on a budget.
7. HOME LOAN INTEREST RATES
The interest that banks charge will be determined by the Base Lending Rate (BLR) set by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
The interest that banks charge will be determined by the Base Lending Rate (BLR) set by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
8. ENGAGE A REAL ESTATE AGENT
Tell them your requirements such as preferred locations, home type, unit size, loan tenure, land tenure and estimated budget.
Tell them your requirements such as preferred locations, home type, unit size, loan tenure, land tenure and estimated budget.
9. MAKE AN OFFER
You've found it! Once you and the seller have agreed on a purchase price, you will need to sign a standard document and pay the 2% earnest deposit.
*For New Project, this is varies to the terms and conditions of the project.
You've found it! Once you and the seller have agreed on a purchase price, you will need to sign a standard document and pay the 2% earnest deposit.
*For New Project, this is varies to the terms and conditions of the project.
10. GET A BANK LOAN
Research the current packages and go for one that best suits your repayment profile. Visit your selected bank and apply for a housing loan.
*This normally would be very incovenient for purchasers as purchasers normally have to work during office hours. Therefore I will arrange everthing for my purchaser. i will collect the required documents from purchaser, submit to few banks for my purchaser to compare the best rate offered among the banks. Banker will contact purchaser for the packages of loan their bank offer, explain in details and meet purchaser for signing LO. Thus my purchaser would in no need to worry about what to do next, I will keep updating purchaser until the end of the throughout process.
Research the current packages and go for one that best suits your repayment profile. Visit your selected bank and apply for a housing loan.
*This normally would be very incovenient for purchasers as purchasers normally have to work during office hours. Therefore I will arrange everthing for my purchaser. i will collect the required documents from purchaser, submit to few banks for my purchaser to compare the best rate offered among the banks. Banker will contact purchaser for the packages of loan their bank offer, explain in details and meet purchaser for signing LO. Thus my purchaser would in no need to worry about what to do next, I will keep updating purchaser until the end of the throughout process.
11. 3 WAYS TO LOWER YOUR MONTHLY INSTALLMENT
a.) Place a bigger down payment.
b.) Search for the lowest interest rate and packages.
c.) Request for a longer loan period.
a.) Place a bigger down payment.
b.) Search for the lowest interest rate and packages.
c.) Request for a longer loan period.
12. ADDITIONAL COSTS
Apart from the down payment of 10%, there are other costs such as legal fees, 6% government service tax to be charged on the real estate agent's commission, stamp duty, and so on. *Subject to terms and condition.
Apart from the down payment of 10%, there are other costs such as legal fees, 6% government service tax to be charged on the real estate agent's commission, stamp duty, and so on. *Subject to terms and condition.
13. CLOSING THE DEAL
Once all the paperwork has been completed properly by your lawyer, you can make arrangements with the seller to get the keys to the property.
Once all the paperwork has been completed properly by your lawyer, you can make arrangements with the seller to get the keys to the property.
14. RENOVATE & CLEAN-UP
Meet your contractors and interior designer, and submit your renovation plans.
Meet your contractors and interior designer, and submit your renovation plans.
15. MOVE IN!
Pack up your stuff, move in and begin planning for a housewarming party!
Pack up your stuff, move in and begin planning for a housewarming party!
Should you need further assistance, feel free to contact
William
016-9322718
William
016-9322718
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