Buyer guides
Practical, answer-first guides for buying a home in Malaysia. New guides every week.
Latest guides
Guide · 31 Oct 2026Best condos near MRT and LRT stations in the Klang Valley (2026)Our top-ranked Klang Valley condos near MRT and LRT stations, grouped by line, with scores, psf, tenure and Google ratings from our data.Guide · 31 Oct 2026Full cost of buying a house in Malaysia (2026): fees, stamp dutyLegal fees, stamp duty (MOT and loan), valuation and SST on a Malaysian home purchase in 2026, with a worked example and first-time buyer exemptions.Guide · 31 Oct 2026How much home loan can I get in Malaysia? DSR by salary (2026)How Malaysian banks use DSR to size your home loan, with worked examples by take-home pay at today's rates and the rules on tenure and margins.Guide · 31 Oct 2026Mont Kiara vs Bangsar 2026: where should you buy in KL?Mont Kiara vs Bangsar compared with our rankings, psf data and Google ratings, plus schools, rail access and typical prices in 2026.
Essential guides
Freehold vs Leasehold Property in Malaysia (2026 Guide)What the difference means for resale, bank loans and lease renewal — and when leasehold is the better buy.Condo vs Landed House in Malaysia: Which Should You Buy?Costs, security, space and resale compared — with a checklist for each.How to Choose a Good Condo in Malaysia: 10-Point ChecklistThe criteria we use to rank condos — reviews, transit, developer, density, management and more.