Complete Property Buyer Guides for Kedah
25 guides covering everything a first-time buyer, investor, or tenant in Kedah needs to know. Regularly updated to reflect the latest rules and market conditions.
Fundamentals — First-Time Buyers
Start here if you're just beginning to plan your property purchase in Kedah.
Bumi Lot vs Non-Bumi Lot in Kedah — What Buyers Need to Know
The difference between Bumi Lot and Non-Bumi Lot: Bumiputera quota, discounts, resale restrictions, and the Wakaf Rezab Melayu connection.
Read Guide →House Prices in Kedah 2025 — Kedah Property Market Overview
Kedah median house price RM283k (Q1 2025). Price ranges for terraces, bungalows, semi-detached, Q2+ forecasts, and comparison with Penang & KL.
Read Guide →LPPSA vs Conventional Bank Loan — Which Is Better for Buying in Kedah?
Compare LPPSA and bank loans: eligibility, interest rates, financing margin, processing time. For Kedah civil servants.
Read Guide →Kedah Property Market 2025 — Trends & Investment Hotspots
Kedah property trends 2025: hotspots in Bandar Amanjaya, Yarra Park, KHTP, government support, rental yields near UUM.
Read Guide →Tips for Buying a Home in Kedah — Complete Guide for First-Time Buyers
Kedah home-buying guide: calculate your repayment, choose a location (Alor Setar, SP, Kulim), compare new vs subsale, best time to buy.
Read Guide →New Home Guides
Everything about buying a new residential project — booking, SPA, progress billing, and key handover.
What Is Tanah Wakaf Rezab Melayu? Implications for Property Buyers
Wakaf Rezab Melayu in Kedah: who can buy, leasehold terms, the role of UDA Waqf & MAIK, example of Taman Sultan Sallehuddin.
Read Guide →How to Choose a Trustworthy Developer in Kedah
Vetting new home developers in Kedah: KPKT/Teduh licence, completion track record, escrow accounts, red flags, examples of established developers.
Read Guide →How to Book a New Home in Kedah — Step by Step
New home booking process in Kedah: booking fee RM500–1,000, SPA, stamp duty, progress billing, CCC, key handover.
Read Guide →Freehold vs Leasehold in Kedah — Differences & Implications
Freehold vs leasehold in Kedah: 99-year vs perpetual title, renewal costs, resale impact, when leasehold is the smarter choice.
Read Guide →Buying a New Home in Kedah with LPPSA — Guide for Civil Servants
LPPSA for civil servants buying a new home in Kedah: eligibility, documents, panel developers, processing time, common mistakes.
Read Guide →New Home vs Subsale in Kedah — Which Is the Better Choice?
Compare new and subsale homes in Kedah: price, condition, location, move-in timeline, total ownership costs over 5–10 years.
Read Guide →First Home Assistance Schemes: FBHS, MyDeposit & Kedah Affordable Housing
First home assistance schemes in Kedah: FBHS, MyDeposit, Rumah Makmur Kedah, Rumah Aman Kedah. Check eligibility & how to apply.
Read Guide →How Long from Booking to Key Handover for a New Home?
New home construction timeline in Kedah: 24–36 months, progress billing schedule, LAD rules, what buyers should do while waiting.
Read Guide →Subsale Home Guides
Existing properties — earnest deposit, inspection, MOT, and legal costs.
What Is a Subsale Property? How It Works & Its Advantages
Subsale properties: resale of existing homes, how it differs from the primary market, advantages of established neighbourhoods.
Read Guide →Buying Subsale Through a Registered Agent vs Directly from Owner
Compare buying a subsale home through an LPPEH agent vs directly from the owner. Risks, costs, convenience, and protection.
Read Guide →Withdrawing EPF Account 2 to Buy a Home — Complete Guide
Guide to withdrawing EPF Account 2 for deposit, MOT, and renovation. Eligibility, documents, processing time, withdrawal limits.
Read Guide →Subsale Property Inspection — Checklist Before You Buy
Complete inspection checklist for subsale properties in Kedah: roof, structure, plumbing, electrics, land title, surroundings.
Read Guide →Kedah Subsale Buying Process — From 3.18% Booking to MOT
Complete guide to buying a subsale home in Kedah: earnest deposit 3.18%, SPA, 10% deposit, MOT, vacant possession.
Read Guide →Subsale vs Auction Property — Which Is Safer?
Compare subsale and auction (lelong) properties: price, risk, process, eligibility, liquidity. For investors and first-time buyers.
Read Guide →Legal Fees, Stamp Duty & Hidden Costs of Buying a Subsale Home
Full breakdown of subsale home costs in Kedah: legal fees, MOT stamp duty, loan agreement, disbursements, valuation fees.
Read Guide →Rental Guides
For tenants and investors — tenancy agreements, tenant rights, and costs.
Tenant & Landlord Rights in Kedah — Complete Guide
Tenant and landlord rights in Kedah: disputes, deposit, repairs, early termination, Tribunal Tuntutan Pengguna.
Read Guide →Rental Costs in Kedah & What Drives Prices
Kedah rental overview 2025: Alor Setar, SP, Kulim, Sintok UUM. Terraces, condos, student rooms, price factors.
Read Guide →Tenancy Agreement in Malaysia: What You Need to Know Before Renting
Guide to tenancy agreements in Malaysia: essential clauses, tenure, deposit, LHDN stamping, tenant and landlord rights.
Read Guide →Commercial Property Guides
Shophouses, warehouses, and light industrial units for SMEs.
2-Storey Shophouses in Kedah — Preferred Locations & Considerations
Guide to 2-storey shophouses in Kedah: preferred locations in Mergong Alor Setar, Bandar Amanjaya SP, Kulim Square, TC Avenue. Prices, ROI, SME considerations.
Read Guide →Renting vs Buying a Commercial Unit for Small Businesses — SME Guide
Compare renting and buying commercial units for Kedah SMEs: cash flow, lease terms, flexibility, equity, long-term costs.
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