Corporate Investor Opportunities
Property Ownership
Acquisition of property in Malaysia is subject to conditions on equity and paid-up capital and may be subject to subsequent approval from the Economic Planning Unit. Please refer to EPU’s Guideline on Acquisition of Properties (Updated January 2010).
Foreign interest is NOT ALLOWED to acquire:
- Properties valued less than RM500,000 per unit
- Residential units under the category of low and low-medium cost as determined by the State Authority
- Properties built on Malay reserved land
- Properties allocated to Bumiputera interest in any property development project as determined by the State Authority.
Direct Acquisition (Completed or Off-the-plan)
Corporate investors have the option to purchase directly from a developer's master plan, depending on the degree of specifications provided by the developer. Shop offices usually take 18 – 20 months to complete while Grade A office buildings take about 3 years to complete.
Land Purchase with Approved Plans
Land can be purchased only with approved development plans or with the submission of development plans.
En Bloc Lease
Consult the developers office and certified valuers or real estate agents for available options of en bloc leases, both residential or commercial.
Sale & Leaseback
This mode of acquisition ensures rental returns as the property is purchased tenanted. Most sale & leaseback deals in the market are individually negotiated to the buyer and seller’s requirements.
OWNERSHIP TITLES
Freehold
Freehold property belongs to the owner in perpetuity. Transfer of interest in the property can proceed without any restrictions or approvals from the government.
Leasehold
Land leased by the government for a specific term, most commonly in the duration of 33 years or 99 years. The land will automatically return to the State Authority upon the expiry of the leasehold term. Transfer of interest to another party may require state authority approval.
Strata
This is a form of ownership commonly found within multi-storey buildings, both residential and commercial, as well as landed properties within a gated community. Strata title properties are comprised of individual lots owned by individual owners and common property which is defined as everything else on the parcel of land such as the common stairwell, driveways, roof, etc..
Malay Reserve Land
Article 89 of the Malaysian Constitution states that a person of the Malay ethnicity may own land or possess an interest in a Malay Reservation Area. A Malay Holding includes any alienated land within a Malay Reservation Area which has been duly declared and gazetted as a registered interest of a Malay citizen, a proprietor or co-proprietor. Once land is gazetted as a Malay Reservation Area, it can only be sold, leased or otherwise disposed of only to Malay individuals or corporations. |
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