About Us
A Practice Built Around the Land
seritanahs was established to bring careful, process-led conveyancing to property owners and buyers throughout Johor and beyond.
Back to Homeseritanahs was founded in Johor Bahru with a single purpose: to handle property matters with the kind of care and thoroughness that the process demands. The name itself — meaning "beautiful land" — reflects our connection to the physical and legal reality of what we work with each day.
Our founding emerged from a recognition that many property transactions in Malaysia are delayed, complicated, or made more stressful than necessary by fragmented communication and incomplete preparation. We built our practice around a different approach: clearly stated scope, milestone-based updates, and preparatory review that reduces surprises at the submission stage.
We are based in Taman Molek, Johor Bahru, and our work extends across Peninsular Malaysia. Our clients range from first-time homebuyers in Johor to developers managing land conversion applications across multiple states.
Mission
To handle each property matter with the same level of attention, regardless of transaction size — so clients feel informed and supported throughout.
Vision
A Malaysia where property ownership transitions are clear, well-documented, and completed without unnecessary delay or confusion.
Values
Accuracy in documentation. Consistency in communication. Respect for each client's time and situation, whatever the scale of their transaction.
Norhafilah Izzati
Principal Solicitor
Admitted to the Malaysian Bar, with a background in land law and property transactions throughout Johor and the southern corridor. Leads all conveyancing engagements.
Rasyidah Baharin
Legal Associate
Handles commercial lease drafting, tenancy documentation, and client correspondence. Brings focused attention to contract clarity and lease term negotiations.
Khairul Amin Taha
Land Matters Coordinator
Manages land subdivision and title conversion submissions, coordinating with State Authority offices and licensed surveyors across multiple states.
Document Review Before Submission
Every agreement, application, and form is reviewed internally before any submission to a counterparty, Land Office, or State Authority. This reduces error rates and minimises the need for resubmission.
Bar Council Compliance
Our practice operates in full accordance with the Legal Profession Act 1976 and Bar Council guidelines, including conduct rules and professional indemnity requirements.
Client Data Protection
Personal and transactional data is handled under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA). Client documents are retained securely and accessed only by personnel directly involved in the matter.
Milestone-Based Updates
A timeline is prepared at the start of each engagement. Status updates are sent at each defined milestone so clients always know where their matter stands without needing to follow up.
National Land Code Expertise
All land-related work is grounded in the National Land Code 1965 and relevant state enactments. We stay current with amendments and state-specific procedural requirements across Peninsular Malaysia.
Conflict Check Process
Before accepting any engagement, we conduct a conflict-of-interest check to ensure that our representation is appropriate and that no prior relationships interfere with impartial advice.
Our Expertise
Property Law in Malaysia — What It Involves
Property conveyancing in Malaysia is governed by a layered framework of federal and state legislation. The National Land Code 1965 provides the primary legal structure for title, transfer, and dealings, while individual states maintain their own land rules, consent requirements, and administrative procedures. Navigating this framework accurately requires familiarity not only with the statutes but also with the practical workings of Land Offices in each state.
For residential transactions, the standard process involves preparing a Sale and Purchase Agreement that complies with the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 where applicable, conducting title searches, computing stamp duty under the Stamp Act 1949, and lodging the Memorandum of Transfer at the relevant Land Office. Where a bank loan is involved, the loan documentation must also be properly executed and lodged within the statutory period.
Commercial lease matters require attention to the specific needs of business operators — rent escalation structures, maintenance responsibilities, reinstatement obligations at lease end, and early exit provisions. A well-drafted tenancy agreement reflects the commercial reality of the arrangement and reduces disputes over ambiguous terms.
Land subdivision and title conversion involves applications to State Authorities under Part Six of the National Land Code, along with coordination with the local planning authority and, where boundaries are involved, licensed cadastral surveyors. Agricultural land conversion — particularly to residential or commercial categories — requires a feasibility assessment before submission, as the criteria for approval vary substantially between states.
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