
Shawn Ng
Articles by Shawn Ng
22 Jan 2026 • Shawn Ng
11 Essential Tips Every First-Time Homebuyer in Malaysia Should Know in 2026
Buying your first home in Malaysia in 2026? This guide shares 11 essential tips for first-time homebuyers, covering affordability, loans, credit scores, incentives, developer checks, and smart planning strategies to help you buy confidently and avoid costly mistakes.
22 Aug 2024 • Shawn Ng
Climate Proof Your Home Before It's Too Late!
It's high time for us to pay more attention to climate-proofing our home as floods in Malaysia are getting worse due to climate change (don't wait till it's too late)!
30 Dec 2023 • Shawn Ng
What Is Stamp Duty: A Complete Guide for Malaysians in 2026
Stamp duty is a key cost in Malaysian property transactions. This article explains what it is, how it’s calculated, exemptions, and 2026 updates, helping buyers and investors navigate property purchases with confidence.
28 Feb 2023 • Shawn Ng
7 Smart Strategies To Renegotiate Your Rent In Malaysia!
Thinking about renegotiating your rental agreement with your landlord but don't know where to start? Here are 7 useful strategies!
14 Apr 2022 • Shawn Ng
EPF Basic Saving 2026: What Malaysians Need to Know and How to Prepare
The EPF Basic Saving benchmark has been updated for 2026 to reflect higher living costs and longer retirement needs. This guide explains the new savings targets, retirement tiers, and practical steps Malaysians can take to stay financially prepared.
13 Apr 2022 • Shawn Ng
The Road To A Picture-Perfect Home Can Still Have Its Unexpected Bumps
Want to know how to negotiate a lower price when buying a home in Malaysia? Learn from 30-year-old Hakim's home buying experience where he spent eight grueling months to finally convince the seller to lower the price.
31 Mar 2022 • Shawn Ng
Built-Up Area Vs Land Area In Malaysia: What Is The Difference?
Built-ups and land areas like 1,000 sq ft and 20' by 70' are commonly seen on property brochures and advertisements in Malaysia. But as a homebuyer, do you understand what is the difference and what it means to you?
17 Mar 2022 • Shawn Ng
12 Best Credit Cards For Fresh Grads To Build Credit Score In Malaysia
Best credit cards in Malaysia that only requires a minimum salary of RM24,000 per year to apply! If you're looking to build a good credit score with it, but not sure how to apply credit cards from banks - do check out our guide!
14 Mar 2022 • Shawn Ng
Malaysia Consumer Sentiment Study H1 2022
We found out that Malaysians are still looking forward to homeownership, with hope to being assisted more by the government.
20 Feb 2022 • Shawn Ng
Why Is It Called 'Real Estate', As Opposed To 'Fake Estate'?
Real estate negotiator, real estate business, real estate investment… Have you ever stopped to wonder why we call it ‘real estate’?









