Frequently asked questions

Three-bedroom condominiums in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur typically range from RM 800,000 for older or smaller units to over RM 2 million for newer developments with KLCC views. Built-up areas usually fall between 1,100 and 1,800 sqft, with price-per-sqft ranging from roughly RM 700 to RM 1,300. For current pricing across active listings, see our Mont Kiara area guide.

Freehold property is owned indefinitely by the title holder. Leasehold property is owned for a fixed term granted by the state — typically 99 years, after which the lease must be renewed (premium payable) or ownership reverts to the state. Freehold tenure generally commands a price premium and easier financing, while leasehold properties with strong remaining tenure (over 60 years) are still readily mortgageable. Always check the title document — geran or pajakan — before signing.

Yes. Foreigners can buy residential and commercial property in Malaysia, but most states require the property to be priced above a minimum threshold — RM 1 million for most states, with higher thresholds in Selangor (RM 2 million in some zones) and lower thresholds in select states. Foreign buyers also need state authority consent, which the lawyer typically handles during the conveyancing process. The MM2H (Malaysia My Second Home) programme offers separate residency benefits but is not required for property purchase.

RPGT is a tax on the chargeable gain from disposing of real property. For Malaysian citizens and permanent residents (as of recent rates): 30% if disposed within 3 years of purchase, 20% in year 4, 15% in year 5, and 0% from year 6 onwards. Foreigners and companies face higher rates that do not drop to zero. There is a once-in-a-lifetime exemption for Malaysian citizens disposing of one residential property. Always confirm the current rates with your tax adviser as Budget revisions can change them.

Stamp duty on the Memorandum of Transfer (MOT) is tiered: 1% on the first RM 100,000, 2% on the next RM 400,000, 3% on the next RM 500,000, and 4% on any amount above RM 1 million. There is also stamp duty on the loan agreement (0.5% of the loan amount). First-time buyers of homes priced under RM 500,000 currently qualify for full stamp duty exemption on both instruments — check the latest Budget for exact thresholds and end dates.

Yes. The Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA), loan documentation, and transfer of title must be executed by a licensed conveyancing lawyer. Lawyer fees are scaled by the property price under the Solicitors Remuneration Order — for a RM 1 million property, expect fees of around RM 6,000 to RM 8,000 plus disbursements. The buyer and seller each appoint their own lawyer.

Under MIEA (Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents) guidelines, sale commissions are capped at 3% of the transacted price, typically paid by the seller. For rentals, commission is usually one month's rent for tenancies of one year, paid by the landlord. Both rates are negotiable between the agent and the principal, and a registered REN (Real Estate Negotiator) tag must be visible on all marketing materials.

Gross rental yields for Kuala Lumpur condominiums generally fall between 3% and 5.5% per year. Higher yields (5%+) are typical for smaller units in transit-oriented areas like Bukit Bintang, KL Sentral, and parts of Cheras. Premium addresses such as KLCC and Mont Kiara often see yields closer to 3–4% because capital values are higher relative to achievable rent. Always compute net yield (after maintenance, sinking fund, quit rent, and management) before comparing.

One-bedroom or studio units in the KLCC area (Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Ampang, Jalan P. Ramlee) typically rent for RM 2,500 to RM 5,500 per month, depending on the building, furnishing, and view. Newer SOHO and serviced apartment buildings sit at the higher end; older walk-up condos at the lower end. Most KLCC rentals come fully furnished with at least one car park.

A real estate CRM (customer relationship management system) centralises your contacts, leads, listings, deals, and follow-up tasks in one place. For Malaysian agents juggling WhatsApp, email, SMS, and phone calls across dozens of clients, a CRM prevents lost leads, automates reminders, tracks viewings, and provides a clear pipeline view of every deal in progress. ListIN is built specifically for the Malaysian market — RM-denominated reporting, MYR-aware commission tracking, and WhatsApp as a first-class communication channel.

Spreadsheets and WhatsApp work for a handful of clients but break down past 20–30 active deals. ListIN gives you a unified inbox across WhatsApp, email, and SMS threaded per client; automated follow-up reminders so no lead goes cold; a drag-and-drop deal pipeline; lead scoring; and viewing-scheduler integration with Google Calendar. The result is roughly 15 hours per week back from manual admin work.

ListIN connects to your existing WhatsApp Business account so that incoming messages are automatically threaded against the right contact in the CRM. You can reply directly from inside ListIN, schedule outbound broadcasts (within WhatsApp's policy), and trigger automated SmartPlan messages based on lead stage. No separate WhatsApp number is required.

ListIN offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. The trial includes the full feature set: contacts, leads, deals, SmartPlans automation, WhatsApp/email/SMS unified inbox, calendar sync, and analytics. After the trial, paid plans start from monthly subscriptions priced for individual agents through to team and enterprise tiers.

Yes. ListIN supports team workspaces with role-based access. Team leaders can assign contacts and leads to specific agents, share listings across the team, view team-wide analytics, and route inbound enquiries automatically. Individual contact ownership and commission splits are tracked per deal.

ListIN focuses on the agent workflow side — managing your clients, leads, and deals — rather than being a portal listing site. Listings managed in ListIN can be exported and posted to external portals; portal enquiry leads can be captured into ListIN via web form or email parsing. Direct portal sync is on the roadmap.