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Conveyancing - The Ultimate Guide for First-Time Home Buyers in Malaysia: What You Should Know Before Signing the SPA

This guide explains the essential steps in a typical Malaysian sub-sale conveyancing transaction for first-time home buyers, from planning your budget to understanding key legal documents. It highlights common costs beyond the purchase price-such as legal fees, stamp duty, valuation and loan-related expenses-so buyers can avoid cashflow surprises. The article also clarifies how earnest deposits and the standard 10% deposit structure usually work, including questions buyers should ask before paying any money.