Useful tips

Can a Singaporean live in Malaysia?

Can a Singaporean live in Malaysia?

Singaporeans are visa-free to enter Malaysia. The Social Visit Pass is the name of the 30-day stamp you get when you arrive in Malaysia. You probably mean a Long-Term Social Visit Pass. AFAIK only foreign spouses of Malaysian citizens, or dependents of Employment Pass holders can apply for one.

Can non citizens buy property in Malaysia?

Foreign ownership of property in Malaysia is liberal – foreigners can even own 100% of the property – as long as the requirements are met. According to the law, foreigners buying property in Malaysia is allowed for any type of property except for: Properties valued less than RM1 million.

Can Singaporean buy house?

Yes, foreigners can buy property in Singapore, but with certain restrictions. Only Singapore nationals and permanent residents can avail of the subsidized housing by the Housing & Development Board (HBD). Foreigners can own private apartment or condominium units as much as they can afford.

Can Singaporean own oversea property?

If you own an HDB flat, you can buy overseas residential property only after you have fulfilled the Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), usually 5 years, on your HDB flat. Once your MOP is up, you can buy as many subsequent residential private properties (whether in Singapore or overseas) as you want.

Do you have to be Singaporean to buy property in Malaysia?

For example, in Thailand, you’d have to take multiple steps, involving contracts and third parties, only to own the land indirectly. If you’re a Singaporean citizen and own an HDB flat, you will need to meet your Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) before you can buy property in Malaysia.

What kind of houses can you buy in Malaysia?

For residential property, you can buy almost any type of house, such as condos, bungalows, terrace houses, semi-detached homes, or orchard/farm houses. There is currently no limit to the number of residential properties you can own. Before you jump into buying a property, here are some things you should take note of first.

Can a foreigner buy property in Malaysia without MM2H?

The table below, taken from iProperty, shows the lowest value of property foreigners can buy with/without MM2H: RM1 million (strata title & landed properties within non-international zones, except for Medini) The Margin of Finance (MOF) can go up to 80% for MM2H holders, while non-MM2H holders would generally get 70% MOF.

What’s the minimum foreign investment value for a property in Malaysia?

One such policy is the Minimum Foreign Investment Values (MFIV). This means you can only purchase property that is valued to be at least RM 1 million. MFIV will vary by state, so make sure you check what the current value is before deciding on a property.