What is Real Estate Transactions Law?
Real Estate Transactions law governs the legal process of transferring property ownership, preparing land-related agreements, and ensuring that all transactions comply with statutory and contractual requirements. It also covers issues involving land titles, development projects, and property documentation for both individuals and developers.
Do I Need a Lawyer for this Law?
Yes. Engaging a lawyer ensures all agreements and documents are properly drafted, executed, and registered according to law. Lawyers also help safeguard your interests during property purchases, sales, or development transactions, and can identify legal risks or title issues that may not be obvious to non-professionals.
Signs That You Need a Real Estate Transactions Lawyer
You should consider engaging a real estate transactions lawyer if:
- You are buying, selling, or developing land or property.
- You need to draft or review a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA).
- You are entering into a joint venture involving land ownership or development.
- You face land issues such as caveats, squatters, foreclosure, or conversion of land use.
- You are handling strata titles, sub-sale transactions, or related property documents.
What Is the Role of a Real Estate Transactions Lawyer?
Our lawyers at CHIONG & PARTNERS handle:
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The negotiation and preparation of Sale and Purchase Agreements, joint venture agreements, and related property documents.
- Advising developers on the revival of stalled projects.
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Assisting in various land matters, including land conversion, foreclosure, amalgamation, partition, easements, eviction of squatters, and caveat matters.
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Drafting and perfecting documentation for landed and strata properties, including deeds of mutual covenants, renovation and rental guarantee agreements, and novation or assignment documents.
- Drafting wills and establishing trusts related to property ownership.
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Providing overall legal advisory support throughout the conveyancing process.
Our Working Process
1. Consultation & Review
Understanding your property or development objectives.
2. Document Preparation
Drafting, negotiating, and preparing the required agreements.
3. Advisory & Compliance
Providing guidance on land law compliance, title registration, and risk mitigation.
4. Execution & Completion
Ensuring all documents are properly executed, stamped, and registered to finalise ownership or project transfer.
Questions You May Wonder
It is not advisable. Property transactions involve legal formalities and registration processes that must comply with Malaysian land law. A lawyer ensures your rights are fully protected.
It is a detailed legal review of a company’s assets, contracts, and risks before entering into a transaction, ensuring you know exactly what you’re investing in.
Yes. Our lawyers advise developers on revival strategies, restructuring agreements, and resolving legal issues that may have caused project delays.
