Buying in Malaysia · LHDN (Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia)
Malaysia Stamp duty & transfer fee calculator
Malaysia Memorandum of Transfer (MOT) Stamp Duty is tiered from 1% to 4% across RM100k, RM500k, and RM1M thresholds, plus loan agreement duty (0.5%). What can I afford? →
Work out your stamp duty
What the buyer pays IRAS on top of the price. Change any answer to see the effect.
- Buyer’s Stamp Duty
- $24,600Up to 6%, in bands
- Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty
- $0None for a citizen’s first home
How the Buyer’s Stamp Duty adds up
| Part of the price | Rate | Duty |
|---|---|---|
| First $180,000 | 1% | $1,800 |
| Next $180,000 | 2% | $3,600 |
| Next $640,000 | 3% | $19,200 |
Rates from IRAS: Buyer’s Stamp Duty (from 15 Feb 2023) and Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (from 27 Apr 2023), checked 7 Oct 2026. Duty is on the higher of the price or market value and is due within 14 days of signing. Some buyers can get ABSD back or pay less, e.g. married couples who sell their first home within 6 months; see IRAS. An estimate, not tax advice.
Malaysia — Recorded Market Benchmarks & Open Data Bulletins
Malaysia Market Snapshot (Oct 2026): Prime residential property in Kuala Lumpur & Johor Bahru trades at a median of MYR 780/sq ft (typical unit price MYR 890K, +6.4% YoY), with median rents at MYR 3,800/mo and gross rental yields of 5.2%. Acquisition taxes follow 1–4% MOT · JPPH, and mortgage financing reaches up to 90% LTV for residents and 70% LTV for eligible foreign buyers (Mortgage Calculator · Stamp Duty Calculator).
| Area / Precinct (Kuala Lumpur & Johor Bahru) | Median / sq ft | Median Rent | Gross Yield | 12M YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johor Bahru | MYR 890 | MYR 3,900 | 5.7% | +11.4% |
| Kuala Lumpur | MYR 1,050 | MYR 4,900 | 5.0% | +4.9% |
| Mont Kiara | MYR 820 | MYR 5,100 | 5.5% | +5.3% |
| George Town | MYR 760 | MYR 3,600 | 4.7% | +6.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions — Buying & Renting in Malaysia
What is the median property price and rental yield in Malaysia?
According to official open data benchmarks on Property.co, the prime median price in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Johor Bahru) is MYR 780/sq ft (median sale price MYR 890K, +6.4% YoY), with a median monthly rent of MYR 3,800/mo and gross rental yield averaging 5.2%.
Can foreigners buy residential property in Malaysia?
Foreigners can buy freehold and leasehold condominiums and serviced residences subject to state minimum price thresholds (typically RM 1,000,000, or RM 600,000+ in designated MM2H / JS-SEZ zones).
What are the mortgage LTV limits and stamp duty rates in Malaysia?
Malaysian citizens enjoy up to 90% LTV on their first two residential properties (max 35 years or age 70); foreign buyers typically qualify for 70% LTV subject to state minimum price thresholds. Statutory transfer/stamp duty in Malaysia follows 1–4% MOT · JPPH (Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) & LHDN MOT). Local residents qualify for up to 90% LTV and non-residents up to 70% LTV.
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