Town Lease

Can West Malaysians buy property in Sabah? In most cases, yes. A Malaysian citizen from Peninsular Malaysia may generally purchase an eligible residential, commercial, or strata property in Sabah. The key limits are tied to the title, the buyer’s legal status, and any restrictions recorded against the property. The answer becomes less simple when a property involves Native Title, Field Register land,...

A land title can determine whether a buyer is legally eligible to acquire a property, how the land may be used, whether a bank will finance it, and how easily it can be sold later. This Sabah land title guide explains the principal title categories used in Sabah, the information recorded on a title, and the checks that should be completed before a buyer becomes unconditionally committed. The title...