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Conveyancing & Property Legal Services in Malaysia
Practical legal assistance for property transactions, transfers, financing and related conveyancing matters in Malaysia.
How We Can Assist
We assist with a wide range of residential and commercial property matters, from sale and purchase transactions to transfers, financing, perfection and related conveyancing documentation.
Sale & Purchase Agreements
Legal assistance for residential and commercial property sale and purchase transactions, including preparation and review of transaction documents.
Property Transfers
Assistance with property transfers between individuals, family members and related parties, including the relevant transfer documentation.
Perfection of Transfer
Assistance with perfection of transfer following issuance of the individual or strata title.
Perfection of Charge
Assistance with perfection of charge in favour of the financier after issuance of the individual or strata title.
Discharge of Charge
Assistance with redemption of existing financing and discharge of charge upon settlement of the outstanding loan.
Loan Documentation
Legal assistance with property financing documentation and coordination with the relevant financial institution.
Advice on Stamp Duty
Guidance on stamp duty requirements and related documentation arising from property transactions and transfers.
State Authority's Consent
Assistance with applications for State Authority consent where required for a property transaction or transfer.
Foreigner's Consent
Assistance with the relevant consent application for foreign purchasers, subject to the applicable State requirements.
The Conveyancing Process
The process varies depending on the type of property transaction and the requirements of the relevant parties. We guide you through each stage from documentation to completion and registration.
Initial Review & Instructions
We review the transaction, relevant documents and instructions, and advise on the legal requirements and next steps.
Documentation & Coordination
We prepare and review the necessary documents and coordinate with the relevant parties, financial institutions and authorities where required.
Completion & Registration
We attend to completion, payment and registration matters to bring the transaction to its conclusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some common questions about conveyancing and property transactions in Malaysia.
A conveyancing lawyer assists with the legal aspects of property transactions, including preparing and reviewing documents, coordinating with banks and other parties, attending to registration and advising on the applicable legal requirements.
The timeline depends on the type of property, the terms of the sale and purchase agreement, financing arrangements, consent requirements and the relevant land office or authority procedures.
A Memorandum of Transfer is the instrument commonly used to transfer registered ownership of property. Perfection of Transfer usually refers to completing the transfer after the individual or strata title has been issued.
Perfection of Charge is the process of registering a charge in favour of the financier after the individual or strata title has been issued, where the property is financed by a loan.
A Discharge of Charge is the process of releasing a registered charge over the property after the relevant financing has been fully settled.
Yes. We can assist with property transfers between family members, subject to the relevant title, financing, consent, stamp duty and other legal requirements.
Some properties are subject to restrictions in interest or other title conditions requiring State Authority consent before a transfer or dealing can be completed.
Foreign purchasers may acquire property in Malaysia subject to the applicable State rules, minimum purchase thresholds, restrictions and consent requirements.
Stamp duty may be payable on instruments relating to a property transaction, including transfer and financing documents. The amount and applicable treatment depend on the nature of the transaction and prevailing requirements.
The documents required depend on the transaction, but may include identification documents, title or property documents, previous sale and purchase agreements, loan documents and other supporting documents relevant to the property.