01/11/2025
๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐
๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ญ
When you see the house price on a brochure, itโs easy to think โ
โ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ตโ๐ด ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฐ๐ต๐ข๐ญ ๐ค๐ฐ๐ด๐ต.โ
But in reality, buying a property involves several extra expenses that first-time buyers often overlook.
Hereโs a quick guide to help you plan your budget better ๐
๐ผ ๐. ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ ๐
๐๐๐ฌ & ๐๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฒ
These are charges for your Sale & Purchase Agreement (SPA) and Loan Agreement.
They usually cover:
- Lawyerโs professional fees
- Government stamp duty
- Disbursement costs (searches, registration, etc.)
โ
Tip: Some developers offer โfree legal feesโ or โSPA + loan legal covered,โ so always check before booking.
๐ฆ ๐. ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐
๐๐ (for Subsale or Certain Loans)
If youโre buying a subsale property, the bank will appoint a valuer to assess the market price.
This usually costs a few hundred ringgit depending on property value.
โ
Tip: For new projects, this is often not required โ the developerโs price is accepted by the bank.
๐ช ๐. ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง & ๐
๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ
After key handover, youโll still need to spend on:
- Lighting, fans, and curtains
- Furniture or kitchen setup
- Basic renovation (especially for bare units)
โ
Tip: New condos or apartments often come partially furnished โ check whatโs included before deciding.
๐ ๐. ๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ ๐
๐๐๐ฌ & ๐๐ข๐ง๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐
๐ฎ๐ง๐ (for Apartments/Condos)
These are monthly payments for security, cleanliness, and facilities upkeep.
The sinking fund is a small contribution for long-term maintenance (e.g. repainting, lift repairs).
โ
Tip: Usually ranges from RM0.20โRM0.35 per sqft โ know this early so you can budget correctly.
๐ธ ๐. ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ -๐๐ง ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐ฌ & ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ
When you move in, youโll need to pay deposits for water, electricity, and internet setup.
Add transportation or minor touch-ups โ and thatโs a few hundred more.
โ
Tip: Always keep a buffer of RM5,000โRM10,000 aside for these small but necessary costs.
๐ก ๐
๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐:
Donโt just save for the down payment โ plan for the real cost of ownership.
Knowing these hidden costs upfront helps you avoid last-minute stress and enjoy a smooth home-buying journey.