Safarah, Author at IQI Blog

How to Sell an Inherited Property in Malaysia (2026 Guide)

Imagine your father's house is worth RM650,000. You have the keys. You have been paying the quit rent for two years. And you still cannot sell it. That is not a paperwork delay. That is the law. The moment an owner dies, the property stops being anyone's to sell and becomes part of an estate.…

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Tenant Refuses to Move Out in Malaysia? What Landlords Can and Cannot Legally Do 2026

The tenancy ended three weeks ago. Your tenant is still inside, and your calls go unanswered. Many landlords think the solution is simple: change the locks or cut the utilities. In Malaysia, both can put you on the wrong side of the law. What many landlords do not know is that you may have the…

17/09/202643Views 0Likes 0Comments

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Budget 2027 stamp duty exemption first home buyers

Malaysia tables Budget 2027 on 9 October 2026. For anyone buying their first home next year, one line in that speech matters more than the rest. The first-time homebuyer stamp duty exemption expires on 31 December 2027. Juwai IQI wants it extended, and the reason is not sentimental. Letting it lapse quietly takes up to RM11,250 from…

10/09/202650Views 0Likes 0Comments

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MM2H UAE: Is Living in Malaysia Better Than Dubai in 2026?

Malaysia has been quietly courting the Gulf, and interest is starting to show, even if applications have yet to follow. In March 2026, The Star reported rising MM2H enquiries from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar. Just weeks earlier, the Tourism Ministry told Parliament that Middle Eastern participation in MM2H remained small, but…

10/09/2026115Views 0Likes 0Comments

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Can a Non-Bumi Buy a Bumi Lot in Malaysia? 2026 Guide

You find the house. The price works. The location works. Then you see two words in the listing. Bumi Lot. So can a non-Bumi buy a Bumi lot in Malaysia? Sometimes yes, but never automatically. It depends on whether the restriction sits on the title or only on the project's sales quota, whether the unit has already been…

09/09/2026161Views 0Likes 0Comments

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IQI Expands into Bali and Lombok, Connecting Indonesia with Global Property Markets

Version: BM, CN IQI, the global real estate agency network with more than 65,000 agents and offices in over 35 countries, has launched two new offices in Indonesia's lifestyle paradises of Bali and Lombok. Announced in August 2026, the launch is delivered with local partner Homes in Asia and deepens a footprint IQI has been building since…

26/08/202638Views 0Likes 0Comments

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Starter Home vs Dream Home: What Should You Buy First?

Buying your first home should feel exciting. But once you start comparing prices, loans and monthly commitments, the decision can get real very quickly. Do you buy the RM400,000 home you can comfortably afford now, or wait for the RM700,000 home you really want? Starting small sounds safer, but it is not always the better…

21/08/202620Views 0Likes 0Comments

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Property Near Airports in Malaysia: Good Investment or Noise Problem?

Ten minutes from the airport sounds like a major selling point. Until a plane passes over your bedroom at 6.15am. Airports can bring jobs, businesses, better infrastructure and steady rental demand. But being too close to a flight path can also mean aircraft noise, heavier traffic and a property that may be harder to resell.…

20/08/202620Views 0Likes 0Comments

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Old Klang Road 2026: Where to Live, What Property Costs and Who It Suits

Ask whether Old Klang Road is a good place to live and the answer is usually yes. It is central, well connected and packed with everyday amenities. But Old Klang Road is an 11km corridor, not one neighbourhood. A home near Mid Valley can differ greatly in price, commute and rental demand from one closer…

13/08/2026149Views 0Likes 0Comments

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MM2H China: Are Chinese Buyers Taking Over Malaysian Property?

In February 2026, a parliamentary reply sparked headlines across Malaysia: China had emerged as the largest source of MM2H property buyers. The story was quickly picked up by The Star, New Straits Times, The Sun and the South China Morning Post, while questions were raised in Parliament over whether the programme had become too concentrated…

11/08/2026180Views 0Likes 0Comments

How to Sell an Inherited Property in Malaysia (2026 Guide)

How to Sell an Inherited Property in Malaysia (2026 Guide)

Safarah

How to Sell an Inherited Property in Malaysia (2026 Guide)

Tenant Refuses to Move Out in Malaysia? What Landlords Can and Cannot Legally Do 2026

Budget 2027 stamp duty exemption first home buyers

MM2H UAE: Is Living in Malaysia Better Than Dubai in 2026?

Can a Non-Bumi Buy a Bumi Lot in Malaysia? 2026 Guide

IQI Expands into Bali and Lombok, Connecting Indonesia with Global Property Markets

Starter Home vs Dream Home: What Should You Buy First?

Property Near Airports in Malaysia: Good Investment or Noise Problem?

Old Klang Road 2026: Where to Live, What Property Costs and Who It Suits

MM2H China: Are Chinese Buyers Taking Over Malaysian Property?

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