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Transaction Cost

There are also related costs such as professional fees and government charges that you would have to pay. Below are some of the common fees and charges you would expect to incur:


Professional Legal Fees for Execution of Sale & Purchase Agreement

Loan Agreement 1.0% for the first RM150,000
0.7% for the next RM 850,000
0.6% for the next RM2,000,000
0.5% for the next RM2,000,000
0.4% for the next RM2,500,000
In excess of RM2,500,000 - negotiable

Stamp Duties

Loan Agreement 0.5% of the total loan amount

Transfer of Title (for completed properties only or properties where individual Title has been issued)
1% for the first RM100,000
2% for the next RM400,000
3% for Above RM500,000

It is payable upon the issuance of the strata title and adjudication of the instrument of transfer (Form 14A under the National Land Code). Typically this is issued 3 or more years from completion of development

Disbursement Fees

Disbursement fees Include fees for registration of charge, land search and bankruptcy search. These fees vary by state, land office and type of property. For instance, in Selangor and Wilayah Persekutuan, the fees could range from RM300 to RM700

(a)	Disbursement for attending to and perfecting the Sale and Purchase Agreement and Deed of Mutual Covenants - approximately RM500
(b)	State Authority Application (applicable to foreigner only) (Foreign Investment Committee is no longer necessary for the purchase of residential property above RM250,000) approximately RM800