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Tay Ibrahim & Partners
Real Estate specialty
Ipoh, Malaysia
Consultation Free · 30 minutes

Founded in 1979
50 people in their team
Malay
English
Chinese
Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Foreclosure +7 more
About the FirmExceptional RepresentationFounded in 1979, Tay Ibrahim & Partners has been providing unparalleled legal services for 40 years. Whether it's legal consultation on corporate contracts or court cases, our team of highly skilled lawyers will walk you through every step, taking care of...
Real Estate specialty
Ipoh, Malaysia

Founded in 1994
English
Real Estate Easements & Boundary Disputes Title Disputes & Property Tax Appeals +10 more
Established in July 1994, MAD DIAH FAIZAL & CO. is a 100% Bumiputra legal firm based in Ipoh, Perak. With over two decades of experience, the firm has built strong relationships with government agencies, regulators, and key industry players, enabling them to provide sophisticated advice on...
Gibb & Co.
Serves Ipoh remotely from George Town
Consultation Free · 30 minutes

Founded in 1892
50 people in their team
English
Malay
Hindi
Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Foreclosure +7 more
The FirmGibb & Co is an established firm, that brings together the best people across our offices to provide a steadfast and staple array of legal services focusing on Client-Partner relationships.Our ValuesCompassionOur genuine care to help resolve problems lies in our compassion for the...

Founded in 2018
English
Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Housing, Construction & Development +10 more
Sharmala & Sylvia Liew - Advocates & Solicitors focuses on efficient, professional legal service delivery built around integrity, trustworthiness, and quality work. The firm presents itself as a boutique law practice with a reputation emphasis and a stated commitment to efficiency and...
Ni Sha & Co
Real Estate specialty
Ipoh, Malaysia

Founded in 1999
50 people in their team
Malay
Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Foreclosure +7 more
About UsOur firm's mission is to provide each client with personalised legal service that is tailored to meet their specific needs. We pay attention to details and provide professional, comprehensive and solution-oriented legal advice to our clients.Legal Expertise with You in Mind.We are a legal...
Real Estate specialty
Ipoh, Malaysia

English
Real Estate Easements & Boundary Disputes Title Disputes & Property Tax Appeals +10 more
Kenneth William & Associates is a distinguished Malaysian law firm with offices in Petaling Jaya, Ipoh, and Kota Bharu. The firm is registered with the Bar Council of Malaysia, ensuring compliance with the Legal Profession Act 1976. The team comprises experienced lawyers, including Kenneth George...
Serves Ipoh remotely from Kuala Lumpur

3 people in their team
English
Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Housing, Construction & Development +10 more
Arthur Yeong Nonee Ashirin is a Perak based law firm operating from Ipoh, Malaysia. The practice is registered with the Bar Council of Malaysia and brings together experienced lawyers to serve individuals and businesses across Ipoh and the wider Perak region.The firm focuses on civil and commercial...
Kbtan, Kumar & Partners
Ipoh, Malaysia

Founded in 2000
10 people in their team
Malay
Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Foreclosure +7 more
About UsA boutique practice helmed by two founding members, Messrs K.B Tan, Kumar and Partners is a full serviced and integrated law firm. Since its inception in 2000, the practice has garnered extensive experience in the legal field, having appeared regularly as counsel before trial and appellate...
K.W. Chong & Partners
Real Estate specialty
Ipoh, Malaysia

Founded in 1965
10 people in their team
Malay
Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Foreclosure +7 more
ABOUT OUR FIRMOur firm was first established in 1965 but over the years, it had undergone material changes in its constitution, culminating in a dramatic change in the firm’s name to Messrs K.W. Chong & Partners, in the year 2001; a water-shed recognition for the existing partners.We have...

Real Estate lawyers in Ipoh, Malaysia at a glance

What the 9 firms in this list say about themselves. When a firm has not told us something, we count it as not stated rather than guess.

firms in this list
9
7 of 9 with an office in the city
median founding year
1994
7 of 9 firms give one
people: the most common team size
21–50
6 of 9 firms give one
offer a free first consultation
2
of 9 firms
6 offices on the map. Only offices we could place in Ipoh, Malaysia are shown.

Where their offices are

7 offices in this list

Show the 6 addresses
  • Tay Ibrahim & Partners · 17, Jalan Panglima, 30000 Ipoh, Perak
  • Sharmala & Sylvia Liew - Advocates & Solicitors . Notary Public | Ipoh · 124A, Jalan Bharu, Off, Jalan Kampar, 30250 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
  • Ni Sha & Co · No. 1A, Medan Istana 6, Bandar Ipoh Raya, 30000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
  • Kenneth William & Associates · No. 27B, 2, Persiaran Greentown 4, Greentown Business Centre, 30450 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
  • Kbtan, Kumar & Partners · No. 11, Jalan Wan Mohd Salleh Greentown 30450 Ipoh Perak
  • K.W. Chong & Partners · No. 83, Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, Greentown, 30450 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia.

Languages firms state

  • Malay 5 firms
  • English 2 firms
  • Chinese 1 firm
  • Hindi 1 firm
  • Not stated 4 firms

A language counts only when the firm lists it on its profile.

When they were founded

  • 2010 or later 1 firm
  • 1990 to 2009 3 firms
  • 1950 to 1989 2 firms
  • Before 1950 1 firm
  • Not stated 2 firms

The oldest dates from 1892; the median is 1994.

How big their teams are

  • 1 to 5 people 1 firm
  • 6 to 20 people 2 firms
  • 21 to 50 people 3 firms
  • Not stated 3 firms

Counted from the firms' own profiles. Firms keep these facts up to date in their dashboard. Update your firm's profile

Real Estate lawyers in Ipoh: what to know before you hire

A guide by LawzanaOfficial sources checked 29 October 2026.

Before paying any money or committing to a purchase, check the property and inspect the crucial terms of the offer to purchase.

This guide covers law and procedure in Malaysia.

When a lawyer can help

Buying or selling a property

You are negotiating a purchase, sale or transfer.

Get advice on sale terms, title restrictions and the financial commitments needed to complete. [4] [5]

Handled by:

After paying stamp duty, present the transfer at the Land and Mines Office for registry titles or Land Office for Land Office titles where the land is situated.

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Conveyancing lawyers in Ipoh 

Giving property to a spouse or child

You want to transfer property as a gift without payment.

Consider advice on the gift terms before signing the transfer. [4]

Handled by:

For gifts from husband to wife or parent to child, Form 14A can be witnessed by a Registrar or Land Administrator.

Lawyer optional

Conveyancing lawyers in Ipoh 

A rental dispute

You have a dispute with your landlord or tenant.

Seek advice on your claim or defence before starting court proceedings. [6]

Handled by:

Landlord and tenant disputes can be brought as civil actions.

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Landlord & Tenant lawyers in Ipoh 

Defects or late delivery by a housing developer

Your home has defects or the developer delivered it late.

Consider advice on the sale agreement and claim amount before filing. [7]

Handled by:

TTPR handles claims arising from sale agreements between homebuyers and housing developers, up to RM50,000 per claim.

Lawyer optional

Housing, Construction & Development lawyers in Ipoh 

Recovering charges through TPS

You seek charges, sinking-fund contributions or other sums declared debts under the Act.

Consider advice before filing; tribunal hearing representation needs permission. [8]

Handled by:

File a qualifying claim with TPS online; you can also check your case online.

Lawyer optional

A restriction or caveat blocks the transfer

The title shows a restriction, caveat, bank charge or lease.

Seek advice on the registered interest and the consent needed to proceed. [9]

Handled by:

Obtain State Authority consent for a title restriction, or consent from the caveator, chargee or leaseholder for their respective interest.

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Real Estate Due Diligence lawyers in Ipoh 

Before you hire a lawyer

Questions to ask

  • Have you handled transactions or disputes like mine?
  • Who would handle my matter day to day?
  • How would you explain the options and risks to me?
  • How often would I receive updates, and through which channel?
  • Can you work within my proposed dates?
  • Can we meet in person or by video, and in my preferred language?
What to bring
  • Any title copy or title search you already have.
  • Your offer, sale agreement, tenancy agreement or draft documents.
  • Any loan offer, bank correspondence and payment records.
  • Relevant notices, letters, emails or messages.
  • Photos of defects or disputed areas, with a short timeline.

Check your lawyer's registration with Malaysian Bar Legal Directory. [17]

Costs and free help

Official charges and free public services

Property stamp duty
Progressive rates of 1%, 2%, 3% and 4%
Use the higher of the sale price and market value: 1% on the first RM100,000, 2% on the next RM400,000, 3% on the next RM500,000 and 4% above RM1 million. [19] [20]

Questions about lawyer charges

  • Is there a charge for the first consultation?
  • How will you calculate the fees for my matter?
  • What work, taxes and expenses would the quote include?
  • Can you provide a written quote and explain when payments fall due?

Common questions

Must I use a lawyer for a property transfer?

A lawyer is not universally compulsory. A transfer without one depends on agreement between the seller, buyer and bank. For a bank-financed purchase, the bank will normally require a lawyer. [4]

Do foreign buyers need approval?

Yes. A transfer to a non-Malaysian citizen or foreign company needs State Authority consent. [9]

What are the homebuyer tribunal deadlines?

For claims against housing developers before TTPR, file late-delivery and other sale-agreement claims within 12 months of issuance of the certificate of completion and compliance (CCC). File technical claims within 12 months after the contractual defect liability period ends. Other claims relating to a sale agreement terminated before CCC issuance must be filed within 12 months of termination. Claims above RM50,000 require the homebuyer and developer's written agreement to the tribunal's jurisdiction. [7]

What should I do after receiving a strata tribunal claim?

As the respondent, file Form 2, the defence and counterclaim, within 14 days of receiving Form 1. Parties must handle their own hearings. The exception for lawyer representation requires complex legal issues and severe financial hardship for a party if that party is unrepresented. [8]

Can I still stamp an older property document?

The 2026 Stamp Duty Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme offers penalty exemption for instruments executed from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2025, with final stamp-duty payment due by 31 December 2026 to qualify. Fraud cases are excluded. Taxpayers who paid both stamp duty and penalties before the programme cannot apply under it. [12]

Can a first-time buyer claim transfer stamp-duty relief?

The exemption covers a residential unit with market value up to RM500,000, bought by a Malaysian citizen under a sale agreement executed from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027. At signing, the buyer must never have owned residential property, individually or jointly, including by inheritance or gift. HASiL's form excludes SOHO, SOFO, SOVO and serviced apartments. The Malaysian Bar notes an apparent conflict with the Finance Act 2025 definition, particularly for SOHO and serviced apartments. [13] [14]

Official and free help

Laws that may affect your matter

National Land Code
Land administration in Peninsular Malaysia. [10]
Stamp Act 1949
Assessment and collection of stamp duty, including on instruments creating property interests such as tenancies and statutory leases. [11]
Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966
The statutory basis for the Tribunal for Homebuyer Claims. [7]
Strata Management Act 2013
The statutory basis for the Strata Management Tribunal. [8]
Sources (20)
  1. Importance of a property title search - The Malaysian Bar www.malaysianbar.org.my
  2. Penalti (Duti Setem) www.hasil.gov.my
  3. Tanggungjawab Pelupus Dan Pemeroleh www.hasil.gov.my
  4. Department of Director General of Lands and Mines - Land Transactions without services of a lawyer? ↩ www.jkptg.gov.my
  5. Conveyance lawyer: Debunking views that the former is unneeded (Part 1) - The Malaysian Bar ↩ www.malaysianbar.org.my
  6. Jurisdiction of Session Court and Magistrate Court | Portal Rasmi Pejabat Ketua Pendaftar… ↩ www.kehakiman.gov.my
  7. KEMENTERIAN PERUMAHAN DAN KERAJAAN TEMPATAN ↩ www.kpkt.gov.my
  8. Tribunal Pengurusan Strata ↩ etps.kpkt.gov.my
  9. Department of Director General of Lands and Mines - Pemilik Tanah ↩ www.jkptg.gov.my
  10. Department of Director General of Lands and Mines - National Land Code ↩ www.jkptg.gov.my
  11. Pengenalan Duti Setem ↩ www.hasil.gov.my
  12. garis panduan operasi layanan khas penalti di bawah seksyen 47a akta setem 1949 bagi program khas… ↩ www.hasil.gov.my
  13. Circular No 128-2026.pdf ↩ www.malaysianbar.org.my
  14. stamps.hasil.gov.my ↩
  15. e-Duti Setem ↩ www.hasil.gov.my
  16. Processing stage and registration stage www.jkptg.gov.my
  17. Malaysian Bar - Find A Lawyer ↩ legaldirectory.malaysianbar.org.my
  18. Prosedur Pengemukaan Borang Nyata Cukai Keuntungan Harta Tanah www.hasil.gov.my
  19. Creator: Acrobat 10.1.16 ↩ belanjawan.mof.gov.my
  20. Brown Beige Meditation Illustrative Informational Infographic Poster ↩ www.hasil.gov.my

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Malaysia Real Estate Legal Questions answered by Lawyers

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Inquiry on Handling Latent Defect Claims and Consultation Fees
Real Estate
I am reaching out to inquire if your firm handles cases related to latent defects in residential properties. The issue involves structural and water-related defects that appeared after the Defect Liability Period, and I am considering legal action against the developer. Could you please confirm: Does your firm have experience... Read more →
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We often handle this type of cases.

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Malaysia Real Estate Legal Articles

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Buying Property in Malaysia as a Foreigner: Legal Checklist
Real Estate
Most real estate in Peninsular Malaysia is governed by the National Land Code 1965, with separate land laws in Sabah and Sarawak. Always verify which regime applies to your property. For a typical subsale residential purchase, expect completion in about 3-6 months and total transaction costs (stamp duty, legal fees,... Read more →