Over the last few years the Malaysian property market been one of the better performers of the region, bringing significant investment returns to both national and foreign investors.  As the tourism industry continues to grow, the property market is starting to split between the tourist areas and social / professional housing - both areas are performing well for a host of different reasons. 

The process for buying property in Malaysia is a lot simpler than many other countries in the area, after the government introduced changes to the rules of the 1960s which prevented foreign ownership of local properties.  

The Malaysian property market is only now beginning to reap the benefits of government attempts to attract both foreign investors and foreign workers - a process that began many years ago.  The simplified buying process together with the lack of any restrictions on foreign ownership has opened up a market fairly free of any local legislative risks - although the market itself will experience swings at some stage.