From UK to Malaysia — Frederic and Willow Wright's MM2H MoveWondering if you could enjoy a more luxurious life abroad? Discover how Frederic and Willow Clark are embracing a peaceful new lifestyle in sun-kissed Malaysia. Their MM2H visa journey might help you decide if Malaysia is calling your name too. May We Introduce Frederic and Willow Frederic, an accountant and Willow, a homemaker, both from Leeds, have chosen Malaysia as the place to be to enjoy a fancier and easy-going lifestyle. With the rental cash flow of their fully-paid bungalow in Leeds and their pensions to support them, they're excited to begin a new life in this beautiful tropical country. Malaysia's golden visa, MM2H, provides holders with plenty of financial tailwinds to live it up under the sun. Think resort-living in a spacious home, along with plenty of other perks typically associated with this kind of lifestyle, not to mention a multiple of the purchasing power the couple had in the UK. One of the key benefits of the MM2H visa is that it affords all holders a lower property purchase threshold, potentially to the tune of RM100,000 or more. With a housing market in Malaysia that's already significantly more affordable than the one in the UK, this is quite a nice little extra bonus, enabling Frederic and Willow to purchase a dream home in Melaka, the location they've settled on as their home away from home. In addition, MM2H also offers tax-free transfers of all income brought into Malaysia from overseas. Essentially, this means that Frederic and Willow's funds can be transferred from their UK bank to their Malaysia bank at will, either piecemeal fashion or in larger lump sums. Whatever the amount or the frequency of these transfers, they'll be tax-exempt either way. Obviously, this is another considerable financial benefit and, indeed, one of the reasons the couple gets to enjoy an upgrade to their lifestyle in Malaysia. Magnificent Malaysia, Marvelous Melaka Melaka's rich historical heritage and leisurely pace of life offer Frederic and Willow just what they're looking for. The city is known for its beautiful architecture, riverside views and cultural events. Melaka's unique blend of colonial and local culture gives it a special charm, making it an ideal location for those who appreciate history and a languid pace of life. Additionally, Malaysia's low cost of living allows the couple to revel in a comfortable, fulfilling life without financial worry. Additionally, Malaysia's year-round blue skies allow for outdoor activities galore; from playing golf to visiting heritage sites, scenic walks, or trips to the chilly highlands. And with Malaysia's affordable, high-quality healthcare system, Frederic and Willow have access to excellent medical care at price points that are several notches lower than in the UK. With English not being a problem, since English is spoken in most of Malaysia, retirees like Frederic and Willow get the best of both worlds in Malaysia, certainly when it comes to staying in the pink of health. Look Before You Buy: Incidentally, another attractive feature of the MM2H visa is the ability to rent a place for up to a year. This offers participants of the visa plenty of time to explore Melaka's various residential communities before going ahead and actually purchasing the property of their choice. In the case of Frederic and Willow, this flexibility allows them to find the ideal home away from home to settle in, hopefully in a lovely leafy suburb. What's more, by retaining their home in Leeds, which they fully intend to do, they also gain a sense of security in terms of the bigger picture, knowing that with a roof over their head to go back to, they can return to Blighty whenever they want. With a financially comfortable expat-like lifestyle to look forward to, Frederic and Willow can't wait to start their new chapter. And with the various MM2H benefits added into the mix, as well as plenty of choice when it comes to airlines flying direct between Malaysia and the UK, they get to embrace this new life with a ton of confidence, enabling them to experience all the benefits of living in Malaysia whilst simultaneously staying connected to their UK roots. Who says you can't have your cake and eat it too? Keen to learn more about living a life of comfort in Malaysia? Visit MM2H.co.uk for details. |