Malaysia boasts a healthy, growing economy, allowing for excellent buy-to-let opportunities. Below is a guide to the factors to be taken into account when considering investing in your property to let in Malaysia.

The term "Buy-to-Let" simply means the purchase and ownership of a property through normal purchase procedures and when completed, the owner seeks to rent this property out for a regular income, often exceeding annual mortgage repayments.

The "Buy-to-Let" Market in KLCC

A huge increase in tourist numbers to Malaysia has brought about the need for more holiday accommodation in the luxury tourist resorts that have sprung up in many coastal regions. In addition, city investment in Kuala Lumpur has seen much growth over recent years, while large international businesses, particularly from Japan, Korea, China, Middle East and Europe, are realizing the financial benefits from establishing their premises here. This has created a surge in the requirement for top class real estate rentals to offer an affluent expatriate market.

Rental yields in Kuala Lumpur stand at a respectable 7.4 to 8.7%, while corresponding figures remain just a little lower in the tourist resorts. Holiday rentals are also big business in Malaysia, particularly in areas in and around Port Dickson, as are commercial premises within the city.

Purchasing a property to let in Malaysia involves careful consideration as to whether or not the property is ideal for your intended market. Careful analysis will need to be done on matters such as local or tourist amenities and accessibility to airports and road infrastructures. Early investment and a carefully planned formula to suit your market will bring you excellent returns on your buy-to-let property in Kuala Lumpur City Centre