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Buying vs Renting in Malaysia (Part 2)

Buying vs Renting in Malaysia (Part 2)

Part 2 of our series on whether to buy or to rent in Malaysia (and anywhere really!). We go through a real life example to compare the financial impact of the 2 scenarios.

To buy or to rent in Malaysia? (Part 1)

To buy or to rent in Malaysia? (Part 1)

One of the biggest problems for Malaysians today is the lack of affordable housing, especially in major urban areas. Property prices have soared over the years and even with the recent slow down are still beyond the means of the majority of the population. In this market, is renting better than buying, long term? How do the numbers work out?