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Conveyancing and Property Lawyers in Melaka (2026)
Compare conveyancing and property law firms in Melaka. Every firm below is listed on the Malaysian Bar's legal directory.
4 firms·4 Bar-registered·Updated July 2026
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Conveyancing and Property law in Melaka
Conveyancing is the transfer of legal title to property. In Malaysia every sale and purchase agreement must be handled by an advocate & solicitor, and the instrument of transfer (Form 14A) stamped with the Inland Revenue Board before it can be registered at the land office. The firms below handle property transfers, SPAs, loan documentation and stamping in Melaka, Melaka.
Typical costs
| First RM500,000 of price | 1.25% |
| Next RM7,000,000 | 1.00% |
| Stamp duty — first RM100,000 | 1.00% |
| Stamp duty — next RM400,000 | 2.00% |
Legal fees follow the statutory scale in the Solicitors' Remuneration Order 2023.
Common questions
How long does a conveyancing matter take in Melaka?
A freehold transfer typically completes in three to four months. Leasehold titles need state consent, which usually adds six to twelve weeks.
Are conveyancing legal fees fixed in Malaysia?
Yes. They follow the statutory scale in the Solicitors' Remuneration Order 2023, so firms cannot undercut each other on the scale fee. On a RM500,000 property the SPA fee is about RM5,000.
Can I use a lawyer outside Melaka?
Yes, but a local firm is often faster for dealings at the Melaka land office. Every firm listed here is on the Malaysian Bar's roll.