Forget Spain and Portugal – Malaysia is the Best Place to Live and Invest in 2025

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Why I'm Quitting UK Buy-to-Let Property – From Buy-to-Let to Bye-Bye UK: My Property Investment Shift to Malaysia…

Watch video on YouTube - https://youtu.be/se1oFAKTNng?si=GVyI-CLWTVlu6uyf

After years in the UK buy-to-let property market, I’ve made thedifficult decision to step away. While British property was once a reliablepath to wealth, it’s no longer what it used to be. Increasing taxes, endlessregulations, and government pressure on landlords have made the marketunattractive. With Labour pushing for more restrictions and potential rentcontrols, landlords are squeezed more than ever.

So, where else canyou go to invest and live well?

Some investors are turning to EU countries like Spain and Portugal.However, Spain has slapped a controversial tax on foreign buyers, and Portugalrecently pulled the plug on parts of its golden visa scheme. Add bureaucracy andhigh costs, and Europe is looking less inviting.

But here's the good news: there are better alternatives.

One of my top recommendations is Malaysia—specifically KualaLumpur. Compared to other Southeast Asian destinations like Thailand,Vietnam, or the Philippines, Malaysia offers far better value.Property prices in KL are surprisingly affordable, often cheaper than itsneighbours, and the cost of living is about half that of the UK.

Malaysia also stands out for its MM2H (Malaysia My Second Home)visa program. This relatively low-cost golden visa allows you to livelong-term, invest in property, and enjoy a warm climate year-round.English is widely spoken, the infrastructure is excellent, and crime levels arenotably lower than in the UK.

What’s more, Malaysia is a hub for travel across Asia, with greatconnections to Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and beyond. You’ll enjoy anamazing lifestyle, rich culture, fantastic cuisine, and excellent value—whetheryou're retiring, investing, or working remotely.

See also: Why I’m Quitting UK Buy-to-Let - https://youtu.be/Vy6NTf38uR8

In short, I'm moving on from UK property and choosing freedom,lifestyle, and opportunity in Malaysia.

Finally, I used an amazing visa agent for the MM2H andestate agent (who is a British Ex-Pat) to help me on my journey. Beware of thesharks and a few scammers. If you are considering Malaysia or Kuala Lumpur, andwould like an introduction drop me an email [email protected]

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