Planning To Buy A Residential Property in Malaysia?
If your answer is yes, stop and read this first. *grin*
OK, I’m not much of a book reviewer but as this is my first time I think I’m gonna do it Amazon.com style.
'A question asked properly is a question half answered'
At an affordable price tag of less than RM30 (at the time I purchase this book), allow me to share what I see and think about this book.
Who is the author? *points to the pic above*
Product Description
- Full colour cover
- Black & white content with text and tables
- Paperback: 99 pages (excluding 23 pages in ‘Appendix’ section)
- Publisher: TrueWealth Sdn. Bhd. 1st Edition (March, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: N/A
- ISBN-13: 978-9675428111
- Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.65 x 0.25 inches
Excerpt from the back cover:
‘Anyone who has bought properties in Malaysia should know how complicated the law relating to properties are. At times, it seems to be so complex that you have to be a lawyer yourself to understand it. This book will help you at your moment of doubt and give you the basic idea of what you will face when you buy a property. It asks and answers all those basic questions which you have for your lawyer when buying properties.
Discover:
- The rules for lawyers in giving advice on properties
- How much can lawyers charge for each transaction
- The role of a lawyer after the Sale & Purchase Agreement has been signed
- Whether a lawyer can act for both the developer and the purchaser
- The remedies that are available when you are not satisfied with your lawyer
- The laws that are applicable for property transactions and the legal profession’
I was gonna get him to sign as 'The Bookslut' instead... 
What I think:-
This book have met all the objectives stated at the back cover. For someone who is with almost zero knowledge on property law in Malaysia, this is THE BOOK to look out for and to read in order to grasp the basic ideas of what will you face when you buy a residential property. It tackle the introduction questions such as ‘What Is A Sale & Purchase Agreement’ to least-popular-but-equally-important questions on ‘Malaysia, My Second Home Scheme’ and on foreigners buying residential properties in Malaysia.
With the secondary school English level, most readers will find the content of this book is easy to understand by both Malaysian and foreign readers. No need to be a rocket scientist or even a lawyer….
My favourite and I think THE MOST IMPORTANT question of all is how to recognize licensed lawyers. I bet not all of us know it and you have to read this book to find out. *wink*
Read more about this social-media savvy lawyer at his blog or follow him @kruel74 for his daily thoughts. Don’t forget to come to MPH Megastore in 1 Utama on 15th May 2010 (Saturday) between 4pm – 5pm where Khairul himself together with the legal team from Khairul, Suhaila & Hazlina firm will offer free legal advice on property.
Author note to the author (pun intended.. lol),
I know this is waaaaay overdue but this is the review that I’ve promised to you. So sorry for the delay but I haven’t forgotten my promise laaa…
An elusive blogger,
DiEsE of BaYnN.com
May 13th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Thanks for the review and hope you don’t mind I like this to my Facebook fanpage (‘like’page?) for the book
May 13th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Buying property for yourself Diese? =)
May 13th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Princess Cheryl: T__T not yet… can’t afford it yet but I secretly wished I had this book when my Dad wanted to buy a house a few years back. It would be a good reference for him.
P/S: *ppsssttttt…* Penang is still my No. 1 choice if I ever have money to invest in property.. *grin*
May 16th, 2010 at 2:44 am
i dont know when will i be able to buy a property for myself.. =P
May 17th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
matjoe dropping by. hah, beli laa property, buku dh ada….
May 23rd, 2010 at 8:00 am
kenwooi: ehehe… don’t worry, your time will come..
May 23rd, 2010 at 8:02 am
matjoe: *waves* thanks for dropping by! ahahaa… tapi duitnye tade lagi… huhuhuhu