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浏览了 PropSocial 网站后,您也想买下自己的首个产业。但最重要的问题是,要现在买还是等年纪更大了才买?事实上,买房并没有最完美的时机与岁数。

不过,一定要提一提的是,您年纪越大,偿还贷款的期限就会减少。贷款摊还年限是35年(胥视银行而定,有者更少),或是您达65岁之前的年数。

这意味着若您是在40岁买屋子,您只能拿到最多25年的贷款摊还年限(或更少),摊还年限越短,意味着您每月供期就更多,因为您不允许拉长摊还年限。

若是贷款额越高负担就越重,这意味着您要选择更低廉的屋子,或是屋价更低的地区,购买的选择就没那么自由了。

再说,若是越拖越久才来买屋子,到时可是一项昂贵的决定,因为屋价是必起无疑的。


所以您就需急着买屋?

要认清的是,买屋是一项重大的财务责任,而众所周知屋价是不会下跌的,要等到您有财力时才动手买屋,恐怕难圆居者有其屋的梦想。

不过,若是您要等到能足以成熟地理财时才决定买房,当然是很有帮助,可是,要在什么年龄时才会达财务成熟期,这可是不知数。

在继续阅读之前,先看下以下视频,看看年轻一代对置产有何看法:



几时才是财务成熟期?

这意味着您必须明白财务责任,加上有足够的资源、深谙如何在不同的情势理财。

以下是一份清单,让您检验自己是否已届临买屋的时机,而且您要怎样做才可以达到财务成熟期。


(i)您是否有足够的房贷首期?

即使您是可以申获全额房贷而免头期,但会有诸多限制,而且貸款利率也会较高。而真正的问题是,这种全额房贷的核准率偏低。

事实上,若您有资金来当房贷首期,一切就易办。您的资金必须有至少屋价的10%,您若能掏出越高额的首期,您的房贷申请就会越容易过关。而且也能省下偿还房贷利率的成本。

然而即使储蓄不足也不必担心,如果您可以启动公积金户头,又或是向雇主借获贷款、或是成功获得政府房屋计划甄选买屋,在财务上仍是足以过关的。

延伸阅读:如何从公积金户头提款买屋?


(ii)您是否有固定收入 ?

买屋子是需付出代价的举动,您不只要思考每月供期,还得考虑缴纳相关税务、保险、 保养开支及陆续有来、此起彼落的杂碎开支等。

所以当您有固定收入时,才认真考虑买屋子。

当您同辈朋友或是亲戚已晋级成为屋主时, 或许您会感到压力,但您只能等到您财务稳定后才出手买屋。特别是要考虑到若您没能力却去供屋,您或因此背上一笔不必要的债务、花钱还利息,甚至更坏的是会面对破产。

上班族或许不必担心入息来源,但该些独资经营者、自由身工作者或是自雇人士要买屋子就头痛了。若要改善财源不定的问题,最简单的是为自己筹措一笔资金来充当房贷摊还之用,或是支付其他开销。

如此一来,即使您的生意蒙损,您仍有能力供屋,而且您也可以想方设法处理财困。


(iii)若要应急时您是否有后备资金?

那么当您无法偿还房贷时怎么办?如果您弃之不理房贷,您最后或会失去屋子、承担昂贵的逾期摊还利息,甚至赔上自己的借贷信用,最坏的局面是破产。

若这些情况发生时,确是不堪设想, 那么就得三思而行。在大马,第二大的破产原因是无法摊还房贷,若是没有后备应急资金,就会沦落成这种窘境。所以当您已无财力供屋时,为首的是要想如何解套纾困。

只有您在财务方面能周全时,才能在遇困时解决产业问题,包括求助其他财援,例如可申请公积金户头来供屋,或是减低供期额。

若真的无路可走,下一步就是要联络金融机构,要求重组贷款,以找出有能力摊还的供期额。例如拉长摊还期及减低每月供期额、调整利息、或是重新融资等。同时也可以向信贷谘询与债务管理机构求救,以代表您与银行谈判来解决财困。

最后若以上方法都行不通,您或许要脱手屋子来还债。如果您已摊还若干比例的房贷,又或是屋价已大起,您可能有幸地免受蚀本,又或是轻微蒙亏。但说到最后是,您还是可以在将来,或是当您已就绪好时,有机会重新买屋子。

额外贴士:若是您是以贷款方式来置产,可考虑一并购买保险,以防有何不测。例如您或需要递减式房贷保险(简称MRTA) 和抵押定额式房贷(MLTA)来做后备,以免在任何伤亡事故,或终身残废时有后路可退。为此就可以保障到您与家人的家产。


如果您在以上的问题的答案都是“是的”,这意味着您已是时候迈向屋主之路,年龄不是问题!别忘了使用 PropSocial 来比较不同的物业,以助您做出更明智的选择!



(Translated by: Wayne Chan, 11th August 2017)

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Bear in mind, that no matter what the selling price. We will still be paying more if we take a mortgage (consider the bank interest) . Unless you buy with cash money. 

So there is no cheapest time to buy, if you feel you can afford it. Go for it! 

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Buy when you are young. When you still can leverage from bank. When you are young commitment lower and also still have a lot of energy and time to make money.

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@freemanwoo 

Yes agree to invest when we are young and with lower commitments. Also remember to purchase sufficient basic life+medical insurance coverage...

Contrary to what the insurance agents may want you to understand; I personally do not recommend any Investment Linked Policies for wealth building...

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Again, if you have money or help from your parents, of course start as early as possible. It's all about the affordability.

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@james_bob 

Family loans can really help you or break you... be aware, and best to agree on the loan repayment terms beforehand.

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Agreed on dom. As long as you got money, go for it. But first thing, don't buy or buy a cheaper car first, it will only be a burden for your mortgage or finance. Buy something which is capital appreciate better.

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@windzneom 

Please bear in mind the safety aspect when deciding on your mode of transport in the city... 

I still see people who choose motorcycle as their main mode of transport... 

Pros: less jam, no toll and cheaper petrol...

Cons: Risk of Accident

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For me it is not the age, its about financially ready.

If you are from wealthy family thats different story. But if just from your own, perhaps look at the financial ready or not. And also your career pathway. earning more at early age also would differ the decision of buying. 

So for a starter, dont waste your opportunity on getting an affordable home first. 300k for a 800sf... well just dont waste the chance :)

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any age is good age as long as you can affort and ready to commit for long term.

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In my opinion, there's never too young or too old to buy a property. Buy whenever you are ready financially and when you find the most suitable unit for yourself, be it for investment or own stay.

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Better before 30 years old , I am 31 years old getting my 1st property ... But I feel a bit regret , when I was 2x ++ years old , I spend all my money on my car ... haiz ...

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@kksah5097 same KK, i spend all my money on cars, i;m so regrets now. Thats a story to tell our kids next time. haha~and now good news, our public transport is alot better than last time, so shouldn't be a big problem for our young generation to live without cars.

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@windzneom 

I would tell myself the following if i can travel back in time 10 years ago:

After graduate... if really essential, buy an affordable and reliable 2nd hand car first. Quickly decide on an affordable medical card insurance, and then start investing like mad! 

Unless you want to impress the opposite sex with your ride, haha. 

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Ya Dominic, totally agreed. haha~ But one thing i felt lucky is that i didin't buy an expensive car that time! if not the installment will be crazy!

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@windzneom 

In fact, my first car was a brand new local car with stable 2nd hand value.

Still with me until today. No regrets!

Car are never an investment, unless it is a vintage limited edition car. Haha

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Exactly, i still driving my local car till now. Sometimes client will ask: "earn so much, why didn't change car?"...my answer: "investment better than change car".. haha

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@windzneom 

Can't agree with you more. Don't change something if it is not broken. Or until it cannot fit your growing family.  Haha

One definite good thing about newer cars, is that they come with better safety features and fuel efficiency. Which typically comes with higher ASEAN NCAP Safety Rating.

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Yes, what you just mentioned is right, safety issue. Haha. Anyway, when the car maintenance higher than what i expected, i will sell it off. No point if keep spending too much on car maintenance.

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There's no best age to get a property or own it. It's just when you feel that your financial is secure and has the extra money to own one, please proceed. Don't force yourself and commit more in a higher commitment thing. Do a financial review on your ownself cutting out the basic monthly debts you are committed to pay each month and you will know how much more money you are flexible to roll on.

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@JohnL 

Agree with you 110%.

Also it is wise to keep at least 6 months salary amount as emergency funds. You will never know when the "rainy days" come. 

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@domng Yeap, truly agrees in saving for the rainy days. Not to avoid getting yourself a sufficient insurance coverage just in case anything happens, we never know what's next and assigning nomation for it to avoid any future inconveniences

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@JohnL 

The key is financial education and planning during your early 20s. We are all racing against time, the later you plan for retirement, the more difficult it becomes.

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the earlier the better..but ofcuz need to look at your own financial capability

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@wilsonwwws2 

When we are young, we tend to leap (impulsive purchasing) before we look (consider and analyse)... 

Often the outcome is bearable, for those who is able to endure the hardship. 

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Agreed with john and dominic. Think and consider properly, study more before buying any property 

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Buying property for own stay or so is not buying vegetables or any other thing from the market. Make sure you do the correct affordability analysis and make sure you are committed and capable to repay the loan for the property you wish/would purchase.

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@JohnL 

For some investors who can't finance a loan, and really trust their investment judgement... a personal loan from family member is the best source of funds. 

However, oral agreements on the loan payment must be discussed beforehand before taking family loan... the upside is, can save on the legal fees and stamp duties.

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even family also same, better to have some sort of black and white agreement.

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@windzneom 

Yeah, signed black and white. Each party keep a copy. 

Just in case we lost our memory and forgot to pay back, haha.

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not only that. So many cases afterward bring the case to court. haha

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Speaking of court cases... it is also prudent to have a WILL prepared... Touch wood.

Of course you will need to have a significant portfolio to pass down to your next of kin ($millions$)


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Yes, and must be stated and mentioned to the lawyer clearly. If not you will be charged for taxes. Is 'pass down' or 'change name' instead of 'selling' the property. 

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@windzneom 

If mention anything related to "selling" of property... will be taxed accordingly?

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tax as in RPGT, if lets say you sell off the property in first 5 years from the day you bought.

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Yea RPGT is a must to consider and no buy sell term for fast movement of liquidity of cash as the taxes can be quite heavy based on year owned.

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yes, exactly. especially first year!!

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@windzneom 

The maximum RPGT is 30% on the profits and calculated by the SnP price?

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Yes. First year 30% , second year 30%,  3rd 20%, fourth 15%, fifth 5%.

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Chargeable Gain = Disposal Price - Purchased Price
Net Chargeable Gain = Chargeable Gain - Exemption Waiver (RM10,000 or 10% of Chargeable Gain, whichever is higher)
Tax payable = RPGT Rate (based on holding period) * Net Chargeable Gain

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@domng sometimes if the SPA price is lower than the market value of the property, the IRB can use the market value to replace the disposal price as they view it as a transaction  in a scheme which is made for the avoidance of RPGT as stated in Paragraph 9 of Schedule 2 of RPGT Act

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@windzneom 

Exemption Waiver is a new term to me. 

Is everyone eligible for it and does it apply to all property types?

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@domng  you just earn not more than 10% from your disposal price (OR RM10k per transaction or which is higher), then you are exempted from RPGT

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@windzneom 

In other words, there is a once in a lifetime RPGT exemption of RM10k? 

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@domng the lifetime exemption of RPGT is for the whole RPGT payable. That RM10k or 10% exemption is just a waiver for the calculation of Net chargeable gain

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RPGT Calculation:
Disposal Price - Acquisition Price = Chargeable Gain

Chargeable Gain - 10% or RM10k exemption = Net Chargeable Gain

Net Chargeable Gain x RPGT Rate = RPGT Payable

Once in a lifetime RPGT Exemption can be used to waive the 'RPGT Payable' if the conditions are fulfilled.

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@henry 

Thanks for the detailed explanation.

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@domng no problem ;)

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I personally think that age is not a factor. Your financial capabilities is the main factor though. Every year we can see so many young Malaysians going bankrupt because of credit cards, loans, buying shares etc(based on data from Bank Negara). As long as you save wisely and do not spend unnecessary then only will be able to buy a house. Property prices will always go up and will never come down not like our Malaysian currency. So, need long term planning too. 

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@ad85_chew 

As long as you buy shares with money you can afford to "lose"... i don't see why investing in shares is not a good way to diversify your investment portfolio.

Some couples only decide to co-own a house when they decide to settle down, it is also not so "affordable" when buying a house alone. 

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@domng i agreed it is a way to diversify investment portfolio

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Thanks for the good tips!!

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any age as early as possible, as long as u can afford.

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@6011_3531_5354 

Better if you are young and fortunate enough to inherit properties from your rich Uncle...

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@admin_ps great sharing. Inspiring!