The Journal

Guides, news, and honest area notes.

The specific things a KL condo buyer needs to check, written plainly.

Existing covered link bridge at Pasar Seni station in Kuala Lumpur, photographed in 2019Market News

Budget 2027's KL Covered Walkway: Will It Reach Your Condo?

Budget 2027 announces a 22 km KL covered walkway and names Masjid Negara, Dataran Merdeka and Pasar Seni. See what a condo buyer can verify.

High-rise condominium towers at Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur, at nightMarket News

KL New Residential Launches in H1 2026: Read the 20.7% Sales Figure Carefully

NAPIC recorded 1,610 newly launched KL residential units and 334 sold in H1 2026. See what the 20.7% rate can tell a new-launch buyer.

Inside Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat chamber during Parliament Open Day in September 2026Market News

Budget 2027: What You'll Actually Notice

Pet vet bills, AI subscriptions and sports shoes are proposed as tax-deductible for YA2027, plus wage, relief and first-home stamp duty changes.

Residential towers in Mont Kiara, Kuala LumpurBuyer Guide

Check the Building Before You Buy a Subsale KL Condo

Before buying a subsale KL condo, check the actual parcel's charges, building accounts, repair plans, house rules and outstanding sums.

High-rise apartment buildings across the Klang Valley at duskMarket News

Are KL Serviced-Apartment Prices Rising in 2026?

KL serviced-apartment prices rose 1.8% in Q2 2026P. See what NAPIC's KL Centre, North and South data means before comparing projects.

A couple viewing a bright apartment with a real estate professional using a tabletBuyer Guide

New Launch or Subsale Condo: What Suits You Better?

Compare a KL new launch, completed developer unit and subsale condo by move-in timing, inspection, building history and buyer priorities.

Johor Bahru skyline showing completed towers alongside others still under construction, KL Condo GuideMarket News

Buying a KL Condo in 2026? What the Unsold-Property Numbers Mean for You

NAPIC's H1 2026 report shows unsold residential units and serviced apartments as two separate categories, in Kuala Lumpur and nationally. What the numbers mean for a specific KL condo purchase, and how to check one properly.

Kuala Lumpur city view showing a mix of shophouses, mid-rise and high-rise buildings, KL Condo GuideBuyer Guide

Can First-Time Buyers Really Get a 100% Home Loan in Malaysia?

The scheme most people mean when they say this (Skim Rumah Pertamaku) was discontinued in 2023. Here's what actually replaced it and who qualifies.

Malaysia 2026 stamp duty changes for property buyers, KL Condo GuideMarket News

Malaysia's 2026 Stamp Duty Changes: What's Already Live and What's Coming in 2027

A self-assessment system rolled out in phases, and a first-time buyer exemption extended to 2027. Here's what actually changed this year and what's still ahead for property buyers.

Bank Negara OPR hold September 2026 and condo loan rates, KL Condo GuideMarket News

Bank Negara Held Rates Again on 3 September. Here's What It Means for Your Condo Loan

BNM kept the OPR at 2.75% for a seventh straight meeting. What that actually does to mortgage rates, and why it matters if you're about to sign a loan.

Is KLCC still worth buying into in 2026, KL Condo GuideArea Guide

Is KLCC Still Worth Buying Into in 2026? The Oversupply Question, Honestly

KLCC keeps launching new condos despite a well-documented supply overhang. Here's what that actually means for a buyer deciding whether the area still makes sense.

Foreign buyer costs for Kuala Lumpur property in 2026, KL Condo GuidePolicy & Tax

Can Foreigners Buy a KL Condo? The Real Price Floor and Stamp Duty in 2026

The minimum price foreigners must clear to buy in Kuala Lumpur, and the stamp duty rate that doubled to 8% in 2026, with the actual numbers on a sample purchase.

MM2H 2026 property requirement guide, KL Condo GuidePolicy & Tax

MM2H 2026: Why Buying Property Is Now Mandatory, Not Optional

The restructured MM2H visa ties your long-stay status to a real property purchase you must hold for 10 years. Here's what each tier actually requires.

KLCC vs Mont Kiara vs Bangsar comparison, KL Condo GuideArea Guide

KLCC vs Mont Kiara vs Bangsar: Where Should You Actually Live?

Real differences in commute, schools, and daily life across KL's three most-compared expat neighbourhoods, not just the marketing version.

What Rental Yield Can You Actually Expect From a KL Condo, KL Condo GuideBuyer Guide

What Rental Yield Can You Actually Expect From a KL Condo?

Real gross and net yield ranges for KLCC condos, and why the number on a developer's brochure is almost never the number you'll actually collect.

The Step-by-Step Process of Buying a Condo in Malaysia, KL Condo GuideBuyer Guide

The Step-by-Step Process of Buying a New Launch Condo in Malaysia

What actually happens between booking a unit and getting your keys, including the progressive payment schedule most first-time buyers have never heard of.