Conveyancing
Legal support for buying or selling property in Klang, Selangor and across Peninsular Malaysia.
Introduction
Conveyancing is the legal work that moves a property from one owner to another. It is where many first-time buyers meet the law for the first time, and it is the stage where mistakes cost the most. A defect in the title that is missed, a clause that is never signed, or a charge that is never discharged can stop a completion on the very day it is meant to happen.
We handle conveyancing from the first draft of the sale and purchase agreement through to the registration of transfer and the discharge of any charge. The work is document-heavy and tied to fixed dates, so most of what we add is catching a problem early and telling you what happens next without you having to ask.
What this covers
Buying or selling property in Malaysia involves a legal transfer that only a solicitor can carry out on your behalf. We act for vendors and purchasers across the Klang Valley, from terrace houses and condominiums to shop lots and industrial property, and we keep both sides of the transaction moving.
- Sale and purchase agreement (SPA) drafting and review
- Perfection of transfer and perfection of charge
- Sub-sale and multi-party transactions
- Leasehold extension, renewal and conversion
- Private treaty, auction and new project purchases
- Corporate and business property transactions
- Rectification of title and identity documents
- Property disputes and boundary matters
Sale and purchase agreements
The SPA is the single most important document in any property sale. It fixes the price, the deposit, the completion date, the condition of the property and what happens if either side walks away. Terms that look routine to a buyer can create real liability years later.
We draft SPAs for sellers and review SPAs drafted by the other side for purchasers. We will flag the clauses that matter to you — completion dates, the completion statement, retention sums, the treatment of outgoings and utility bills, vacant possession, and how defects or encumbrances should be handled.
Transfers, charges and sub-sales
Completion happens at the law firm. We prepare the transfer documents, collect the balance sale consideration, liaise with the buyer's financing panel lawyer, and lodge the instrument at the Land Office so the buyer is registered.
A sub-sale — where the buyer sells before completion — needs the original solicitor's written consent. It is common in Klang's newer developments and it must be arranged before it is too late, or it can jeopardise the original sale.
- Sale and purchase agreement for freehold and leasehold titles
- Perfection of transfer and registration at the Land Office
- Perfection of charge when the purchase is financed
- Sub-sale consent, novation and endorsement of the SPA
- Consent to sell and lawyer's confirmation for later transfers
What it costs, and how long it takes
Solicitors' fees in Malaysia for non-contentious conveyancing follow the scale in the Solicitors' Remuneration Order 2023: 1.25% on the first RM500,000 and 1% on the balance up to RM7,500,000, subject to a minimum charge of RM500. The scale applies separately to the seller's SPA and the buyer's loan documentation.
On top of that you will pay stamp duty on the transfer and on any loan, registration fees at the Land Office, the agent's commission, and search and examination fees. You can model the main figures yourself with our free fee and stamp duty calculators before you commit to anything.
What conveyancing costs, and what it does not cover
Our fee is the scale fee set by the Solicitors' Remuneration Order 2023, applied to the purchase price. It is not a percentage we choose, and it is the same for every client on the same price.
- Stamp duty on the transfer and on the loan.
- Land Office registration, search and inspection fees.
- The agent's commission, if a buyer's agent is involved.
- Any outstanding utility bills, assessment fees or tenancy arrears that the seller leaves behind.
What usually goes wrong, and how we prevent it
Most conveyancing problems trace back to something that was agreed verbally and never written down. A completion date moves in a WhatsApp message, a defect gets excluded from the contract, and later nobody can remember who agreed to what.
We put dates, amounts and obligations in writing, and we tell you when something in the contract does not match what you were told. That is the whole job.
We also keep both sides moving. A conveyancing file that only one party is working on tends to stop.
What to bring
- Your identity documents (NRIC or passport) and a copy of the current title
- The Principal Sale and Purchase Agreement
- Any tenancy agreement still in force, or outstanding utility accounts
- Loan approval letter, if the purchase is being financed
Fees
What conveyancing fees look like
Non-contentious conveyancing in Peninsular Malaysia is charged on a scale set by the Solicitors' Remuneration Order 2023 rather than at an hourly rate. The scale works in bands, and each rate applies only to the portion of value falling within that band.
| Portion of value | Rate | Note |
|---|---|---|
| First RM500,000 | 1.25% | Minimum charge RM500 |
| Next RM7,000,000 (up to RM7,500,000) | 1% | Cumulative, up to RM7,500,000 |
| Above RM7,500,000 | 1% | Negotiable. This calculator uses 1% for estimates. |
Stamp duty is charged separately by the Inland Revenue Board on a different scale. Both figures are set out on our calculator.
All practice areas and services
The material on this page is general information about our services, not advice on your particular situation. Fees, timescales and requirements depend on the facts of each matter and may change. Please speak to TER CHAMBERS before acting on anything set out here.
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