Archie and Bella: Living the Expat Lifestyle on Malaysia's Golden Visa, MM2H

Archie, a graphic designer and his wife Bella, both in their mid-50s from the East Midlands, have been somewhat disillusioned with the direction the UK has taken in recent years. Their terraced house is paid off and with two additional properties generating rental income, they're ready to relocate, preferably somewhere in Asia. In fact, after doing a fair amount of online research, they've taken quite a liking to Malaysia and its MM2H visa.

MM2H's Tax-Free Transfers: Major Draw for Archie and Bella

One of the key financial benefits of MM2H that appealed to Archie and Bella is the tax-free nature of all funds they TT from their UK bank to their bank in Malaysia. With the strong Pound giving them additional financial tailwind by means of the really rather favourable exchange rate, they can stretch their income, and any of their savings they allocate to their life in Malaysia, far more than their funds would in the UK. As a matter of fact, their UK rental income, combined with their available savings means they can enjoy quite a lifestyle upgrade. Knowing this, they can't really wait to get started with their expat-living lifestyle.

Affordable High-Standard Living in Malaysia

Living in Malaysia offers Archie and Bella a fantastic combination of affordability and luxury. They've researched and found that everyday expenses such as groceries, their utility bills, transport expenses and dining out are all a lot cheaper than in the UK. With two rental properties back in the UK generating a steady income, their money will go way further after converting it to Ringgit. They plan to rent a home first in Malaysia, explore different areas that have potential as a nice place to live and only then make a property purchase—taking advantage of MM2H's property threshold benefits. This can mean paying hundreds of thousands of Ringgit less than those who are not on MM2H.

Slower Pace of Life and Stunning Outdoor Adventures

Archie, as a creative professional, looks forward to the more languid pace of life Malaysia promises. He's excited to spend his weekends exploring Malaysia's pristine castaway islands, hiking through tropical jungles and visiting Malaysia's cooler highlands when he feels like sharing a hot cuppa with Bella on a chilly evening. Meanwhile, Bella, too, is eager for a more laissez-faire lifestyle and hopes to meet other expats in Malaysia, for example the countless other British expats who pivoted from the UK to Malaysia's expatriate lifestyle before they did.

MM2H Visa: Easy Choice

For Archie and Bella, the MM2H visa is a clear win. Not only do they avoid taxation on all of the funds they send from the UK, but the much lower cost of living in Malaysia means their income will afford them a significantly higher quality of life in their adopted sun-kissed country. From bustling cities like Kuala Lumpur to the serene coastal regions of Malaysia's pleasant eastern seaboard, Malaysia offers a wealth of options for their future home under the sun. This is the life!

Would you like to know more about Malaysia and its golden visa, MM2H? Visit MM2H.co.uk.