Key Topics

• Introduction to developer sales & legal awareness
• Overview of developer sales vs subsale
• Housing Development Act (HDA) basics & purchaser protection
• Schedule G vs Schedule H differences
• Progressive payment structure in developer projects
• Vacant possession timeline, LAD & Defect Liability Period
• Buyer protections & agent legal boundaries
• Case studies & real-life developer sales issues
• Key takeaways on HDA, compliance & communication clarity

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key differences between subsale transactions and developer project sales.
• Explain the purpose of the Housing Development Act and its role in protecting purchasers.
• Differentiate between Schedule G and Schedule H Sale and Purchase Agreements.
• Understand how progressive payment works based on construction stages.
• Explain the vacant possession timeline for landed and strata properties.
• Recognise key buyer protections, including LAD, Defect Liability Period, standard SPA terms, and stakeholder protection.
• Understand what agents can and cannot explain in relation to developer SPA terms.
• Avoid legal misrepresentation, verbal overpromising, or inaccurate communication with purchasers.
• Communicate more clearly with buyers, developers, lawyers, and banks throughout the transaction process

Who Will Benefit

• Valuers
• Property Managers
• Estate Agents
• Property Consultants
• Developers & Investors

Speaker - Norshafinas Binti Shamsudin

With over a decade of high-stakes legal experience, Norshafinas Binti Shamsudin is a cornerstone of the Asmirul & Associates team. Born in Pahang to a resilient Felda settler family, her journey to the legal Bar is defined by dedication, precision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Since being called to the Malaysian Bar on 18th July 2014, Norshafinas has carved out a reputation as a specialist in real estate law, corporate financing, and complex property development cycles.