KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 10) — Malaysian property consultancy Rahim & Co International Property Consultants Sdn Bhd has announced a strategic affiliation with UK-based real estate advisory firm Chestertons Global, marking a move to strengthen cross-border property services and international market reach. The collaboration will operate under the name Rahim & Co Chestertons.
Speaking at the announcement, executive chairman Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Abdul Rahman said the partnership combines Rahim & Co’s in-depth understanding of the Malaysian property market with Chestertons’ global research capabilities, international network and long-established brand presence.
He emphasised that the collaboration goes beyond branding, aiming to integrate local expertise with global perspectives to better serve clients whose needs are becoming more complex, particularly in areas such as sustainability, data-driven analysis and investment strategy.
Rahim & Co currently operates 23 offices throughout Malaysia and employs nearly 600 professionals. Chestertons, founded in London in 1805, brings more than two centuries of industry experience and operates in over 20 countries, providing the partnership with a broad international platform.
Chestertons Global managing director Mohamed Mussa noted that the firms share similar values and professional standards, which helped facilitate the collaboration. He also highlighted Malaysia’s growing appeal to international investors, pointing to ongoing infrastructure investment, competitive property pricing and the emergence of special economic zones as key drivers of interest.
According to him, Asia’s relatively stronger economic growth compared with many Western markets has encouraged global property consultancies to expand their presence in the region, with Malaysia increasingly viewed as a strategic gateway for investment.
For investors and occupiers, stronger international advisory networks often translate into better market intelligence and cross-border transaction support, particularly in active segments such as industrial land in Selangor, industrial property in the Subang area, and factories in Puchong, where multinational manufacturers and logistics operators frequently seek professional consultancy services. At the same time, corporate tenants and institutional investors continue to monitor opportunities in commercial property in KL and office space in Bukit Jalil, areas that benefit from sustained infrastructure improvements and business expansion.
As Malaysia’s real estate sector becomes more interconnected with global capital flows, collaborations like Rahim & Co Chestertons are expected to play a larger role in facilitating international investment and advisory services across both industrial and commercial property markets.
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