Our Services
Three practice areas. Each handled with the same care.
Whether you are buying a home from a private vendor, purchasing from a developer, or acquiring commercial premises, Warisan Chambers applies the same thorough, plain-language approach throughout.
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How every engagement begins
Before a file is formally opened, we review the available information about the property — title number, tenure, any encumbrances visible from the land title document, and the proposed transaction structure. This preliminary review allows us to identify whether the matter presents complications that require early attention.
Once engaged, we issue a transaction calendar that maps each stage from SPA execution to registration. This document is updated if the timeline shifts and shared with the client at each revision.
All documents sent for client signature are accompanied by a written briefing note. Our approach is that clients should understand what they are signing — not simply that they need to sign it.
Title due diligence as standard
Every engagement begins with a Land Office search and review of the title document for conditions, endorsements, and encumbrances.
All drafts reviewed before issue
No agreement, assignment, or facility document is issued without solicitor review. Templates are not used without adaptation to the specific transaction.
Deadline tracking throughout
SPA completion periods, loan drawdown conditions, and Land Office presentation deadlines are tracked from the day of engagement.
Solicitor-to-solicitor correspondence
All communications with the opposing party's solicitors, Land Office, and financiers are handled directly by the assigned solicitor — not delegated to clerks.
Service 01
Sub-Sale Conveyancing
& Title Transfer
From RM 780
Sub-sale conveyancing covers the transfer of a property that already has an individual or strata title, between a private vendor and a purchaser. The transaction typically involves reviewing the sale and purchase agreement, conducting title and bankruptcy searches, managing any outstanding loan redemption on the vendor's side, and coordinating MOT presentation at the Land Office.
We verify encumbrances at the relevant Pejabat Tanah dan Galian, confirm whether state authority consent is required for the title (particularly for leasehold and Bumiputera-reserved titles), and prepare or review the SPA to ensure its terms reflect the agreed transaction.
Clients receive a plain-language transaction calendar setting out each deadline, and we flag any title condition or restriction in interest well before the signing stage — so decisions are made without time pressure.
- Title and bankruptcy searches conducted
- SPA review and preparation
- Vendor loan redemption coordination
- State authority consent management (leasehold / Bumi)
- Stamp duty computation and MOT stamping
- MOT presentation and Land Office registration
Typical Process Steps
- 01Title search & preliminary review
- 02SPA review or preparation; client briefing
- 03SPA execution; deposit held in stakeholder account
- 04State consent application (if applicable)
- 05Loan documentation execution (purchaser's financier)
- 06Balance payment; vendor redemption discharge
- 07MOT stamping and Land Office presentation
- 08Title registration confirmed; file closed
What We Review in Developer Contracts
- Progress billing schedule and completion timelines
- Defect liability period and warranty provisions
- Liquidated ascertained damages (LAD) clauses
- Abandonment provisions under HDA
- Conditions precedent for loan drawdown
- Keys-collection documentation and VP process
Service 02
Developer Purchase
& Loan Documentation
From RM 1,650
Purchasing directly from a developer involves statutory protections under the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966, but also a more complex documentation structure than sub-sale transactions. The SPA is a Schedule G or Schedule H statutory form, supplemented by loan facility agreements, deeds of assignment or absolute assignment, and — once title is issued — a Memorandum of Transfer.
We represent the purchaser throughout, reviewing the developer's SPA against HDA requirements, explaining the progress billing schedule, defect liability provisions, and what happens if the development is delayed. Joint purchasers and cases involving multiple funding sources are structured clearly in the documentation from the outset.
Includes a walkthrough of the keys-collection and VP documentation so clients understand what they are confirming at the handover stage.
- HDA Schedule G or H contract review
- Loan facility agreement and security documents
- Deed of assignment / absolute assignment
- MOT upon issuance of strata or individual title
- VP and defect notification guidance
Service 03
Commercial Property Acquisition
& Lease Advisory
From RM 3,500
Commercial property transactions — shoplots, office suites, industrial units, and mixed-use lots — involve additional layers of due diligence that residential transactions do not. Zoning and approved use must be verified with the local authority. Environmental history may be relevant for industrial sites. Corporate ownership structures require documentation that reflects each party's intended interest clearly.
Our engagement covers title due diligence, zoning verification with the relevant local council, sale and purchase agreement drafting or negotiation, tenancy and lease agreement review, assignment of tenancies, and structuring where ownership is held through a corporate vehicle.
For commercial leases, we advise on renewal options, rent review mechanisms, yielding-up obligations, reinstatement conditions, and fit-out approval processes. Written advice accompanies all drafts, so the commercial rationale behind each position is documented.
- Title due diligence and encumbrance search
- Zoning & approved use verification
- SPA drafting, review, and negotiation
- Tenancy and lease agreement review
- Corporate ownership structuring
- Renewal, rent review, and yielding-up advice
Typical Timeline for Commercial Acquisitions
- 01Title search, zoning, and local authority verification
- 02Preliminary due diligence report to client
- 03SPA or tenancy agreement drafted or reviewed
- 04Negotiation correspondence with vendor's solicitors
- 05Corporate structuring documents prepared (if applicable)
- 06SPA / lease executed; deposit or rent secured
- 07Completion, registration, and handover documentation
Choose the Right Engagement
Which service is right for you?
| Feature | Sub-Sale | Developer Purchase | Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual / strata title transactions | |||
| HDA statutory contract review | |||
| Loan facility documentation | Optional | ||
| Zoning and local authority verification | |||
| Tenancy / lease advisory | |||
| Corporate structuring documentation | |||
| Starting fee (RM) | RM 780 | RM 1,650 | RM 3,500 |
All fees are based on Solicitors' Remuneration Order 2023. Final fees depend on transaction value and complexity.
Shared Standards
Applied across all three services
PDPA Compliance
Client documents and personal data handled under Personal Data Protection Act 2010.
Stakeholder Accounting
Client monies held in a dedicated client account per Solicitors' Accounts Rules.
Pre-Signing Briefing Notes
Written plain-language notes accompany every document sent for client execution.
Malaysian Bar Regulated
All solicitors hold valid Annual Practising Certificates under the Legal Profession Act 1976.
Fee Reference
Starting fees by service
Final fees depend on transaction value and are calculated per Solicitors' Remuneration Order 2023. Disbursements quoted separately.
Not sure which service applies?
Send us a brief description of the property and transaction. We will advise which service fits and what the process involves.