{"id":17711,"date":"2022-06-27T08:47:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/uncategorized\/5-things-you-should-know-before-buying-your-first-house.html"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:59:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T07:59:38","slug":"5-things-you-should-know-before-buying-your-first-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/properties\/5-things-you-should-know-before-buying-your-first-house.html","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Should Know Before Buying Your First House"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span>The process of buying your first house can be overwhelming. Whether you have found a home that fits your preference or still hunting, we got you covered! In addition to sharing 5 things you should know before buying your first house, we\u2019ve also asked a few first-time homeowners to offer their insights into the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<!--more--><p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">1. Never settle for less<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/144634072.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net\/hubfs\/144634072\/assets_comparehero\/buyhouse-05.png?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"buyhouse-05\"  loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 1201px;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>It&#8217;s normal to feel overwhelmed when you\u2019re in <\/span><strong>the process of buying a house<\/strong><span>. All the house viewing, meeting with different property agents and banks, and figuring out how to come up with a down payment and other fees <\/span><strong>can be nerve-racking<\/strong><span>. We get it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Best to <strong>create a list to ensure you didn&#8217;t miss out on anything<\/strong>. Allow sufficient and realistic time for each step. The process of buying a house for each individual is different, your parents might take 3 months to find their dream house and you may take a longer time and it&#8217;s fine.&nbsp;<br data-rich-text-line-break=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The last thing you want after you\u2019ve bought a house is regret. So <strong>take all the time you need<\/strong>, after all, it&#8217;s going to be one of the most important decisions of your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">2. Don&#8217;t overlook the additional charges<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/144634072.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net\/hubfs\/144634072\/assets_comparehero\/buyhouse-04.png?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"buyhouse-04\"  loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 1201px;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Most of us plan to buy a house because we want to save money. If a house&#8217;s monthly mortgage is the same amount as our monthly rent, might as well buy a house right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If this is the reason you want to buy a house, we beg you to reconsider your decision.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The <strong>cost of buying a house is not just the monthly mortgage<\/strong>. House owners are responsible for maintenance fees, quit rent or \u2018cukai tanah\u2019 for landed properties and property assessment tax or \u2018cukai pintu\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cMake sure you\u2019re prepared for all the extra charges before buying a house. I wish property agents would explain all the additional costs post purchasing a house in detail so first-time homeowners like me will be more prepared.\u201d- Nur Amira Tan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Check out all the fees you need to pay when buying a house, <a href=\"https:\/\/nuprop.my\/articles\/what-fees-need-to-be-paid\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">3. Purchase the right home and mortgage insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/144634072.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net\/hubfs\/144634072\/assets_comparehero\/buyhouse-03.png?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"buyhouse-03\"  loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 1201px;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Home and mortgage insurance aren\u2019t mandatory in Malaysia. However, your lender may still require you to purchase the insurance policies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Let&#8217;s look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/insurance\/homeowners-insurance\/mortgage-insurance-vs-homeowners-insurance\/\">difference between these two insurances<\/a>. A home insurance policy covers interior and exterior damage, loss or damage of personal assets and injury that arises while on the property. Mortgage insurance on the other hand protects a mortgage lender in case the borrower is unable to repay the loan.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We recommend you <strong>research all options from banks and insurance providers<\/strong> before making any decision.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>One of the first-time homeowners we interviewed, Ahmad Bin Zakaria said, \u201cI was talked into taking the most expensive insurance by the property agent. I obliged because I had no idea about property insurance back then.\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/insurance\/articles\/types-of-insurance-policies-you-need#4_Homeowners_insurance\">5 Types Of Insurance You Need But May Not Have<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">4. Discuss EVERYTHING with your partner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/144634072.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net\/hubfs\/144634072\/assets_comparehero\/buyhouse-02.png?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"buyhouse-02\"  loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 1201px;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Buying a house with your partner? <\/span><strong>Discuss everything and address each other concerns<\/strong><span> before making any decision.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cHave an in-depth discussion with your spouse because buying a house as it is a long-term commitment especially if you&#8217;re planning to get a joint home loan.\u201d &#8211; Latifah Bakri and her spouse.<br data-rich-text-line-break=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>On top of that, once you purchase a house under a joint tenancy, you might not be able to enjoy the initiatives for first-time homeowners such as the My First Home Scheme which allows first-time home buyers to get a 100% loan for properties valued between RM100,000 and RM400,000. Read more on the first-time home buyer initiatives, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/property\/articles\/how-to-buy-your-first-home-in-malaysia\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">5. Invest in a professional home inspection service<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/144634072.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net\/hubfs\/144634072\/assets_comparehero\/buyhouse-01.png?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"buyhouse-01\"  loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 1201px;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>If you want to save money on a professional home inspection service and think you can do it yourself, think again!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Do you have all the tools needed for home inspection such as a moisture meter, infrared thermometer, gas detector, telescoping mirror and four-foot level? If you are not familiar with or have never heard of the items listed, you definitely need to hire a professional home inspector.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">We get how unnecessary this service seems, but it can actually save you a lot of money in the long run<\/strong>. Imagine discovering a leak on the roof after a few days of moving into your new house&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Finally, the process of buying a house can be stressful and challenging if you\u2019re not prepared! Do as much research as possible and shop for your first house with confidence!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The process of buying your first house can be overwhelming. Whether you have found a home that fits your preference or still hunting, we got you covered! 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