The Complete Guide Of
RENTING A PROPERTY
Document Needed
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Valid Passport with 6 months to 1-year validity
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Valid visa proof, such as working permit or student visa
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Employment letter for job holders (optional)
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Offer letter for students (optional)
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Signed tenancy agreement
As a foreigners, it’s hard to know where to start and you may not know much about the local property market. Hopefully with this guide, you will be able to rent a property hassle-free, like an expert!
Step-by-step Guide
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To appoint agent.
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Tell the agent about your requirement such as budget, size, amenities nearby, moving date and other preferences.
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Viewing properties.
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If you found a desired property, starting negotiation with owner about rental price, request item etc, agent will help to do it.
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Sign Letter of Offer and pay earnest deposit (normally 1 month earnest deposit are required).
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To sign Tenancy Agreement (TA), must check the contents carefully.
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To pay balance of payment, such as deposit 2 months rental (refundable), 0.5 month - 1 month utilities deposit (refundable), stamping fee, and document fee (is depends on the agency).
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Receive keys and move-in.
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Usually some problem come up in Malaysia house (condo), please do not panic and inform agent (or owner ) to settle it.
