Rental Guide For Expatriate

  1. Contact agent for unit search.
  2. Sourcing and identifying suitable units for viewings.
  3. Unit Viewing.
  4. Confirm unit, sign Letter of Offer and pay deposit.
  5. Owner and tenant signs Tenancy Agreement and send to LHDN to be stamped.
  6. Payment of balance deposits.
  7. Final inspection and handover of property.
  8. Tenant move into property.

There are 2 kinds of rentals available in the market which is short rent (less than 3 months) and long rent (1 year or more). If you are staying in Malaysia for more than 1 year, the following types of documents will be required:

  • Permanent Resident (PR)
  • Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Programme
  • A student enrolled in a course with a duration of 1 year or more
  • An employee with a 1-year visa or more
  • A worker from any industry with a visa of 1 year or more

If you are renting a property for long term in Malaysia, the following types of documents will be required:

  • Valid Passport with 6 months to 1-year validity
  • Valid visa proof, such as working permit or student visa 
  • Employment letter for job holders (optional)
  • Offer letter for students (optional)
  • Signed tenancy agreement

  1. Legal fee and Stamp duty for Tenancy Agreement. 
  2. 2/3 months security deposit – Refundable upon completion of your tenancy duration, minus any repair costs due to any damages sustained during your stay.
  3. Utility deposit (generally equivalent to half a month’s rental) – Refundable upon completion of your tenancy duration, deducting any overdue utility bills you have not paid.
  4. 1-month’s rent payment in advance.

  • Kuala Lumpur City Centre – Being the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur City Centre is surrounded by several notable development such as the Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower, Merdeka 118 and Exchange 106. 
  • Damansara Heights – Located at western side of the city centre, Damansara Heights has some of the best detached landed properties and luxury condominiums for a comfortable stay in Malaysia. Its affluent neighbourhood will no doubt meet with the standards of even the most discerning expat.
  • Mont Kiara – If you are relocating to Malaysia with your family, then Mont Kiara would be one of the best places to start. Just northwest of KL, this neighbourhood has many secure residential condominiums with comprehensive facilities. Mont Kiara is also equipped with well- known international schools and restaurants with plenty of foreign cuisines.
  • Bangsar – This is an established neighbourhood with quiet environment. It consists of mainly landed properties which included townhouses, terraces, semi-detached and detached houses. Bangsar is only located 15 to 20 minutes of driving distance from the city centre.
  • Petaling Jaya – Located at the south of the city centre, Petaling Jaya is a satellite suburb which remains a popular choice amongst city dwellers and visitors alike. This city is popular with its abundance of shopping, amenities and incorporated with local and foreign cuisines.

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