There’s a huge variety of accommodation available, from old colonial bungalows with huge gardens to shiny new high-rise apartments. Ampang is a popular family suburb with plenty of greenery and large houses, and for the convenience of city living there are some great apartment buildings just minutes from the iconic twin towers. Most expats prefer to rent because they tend to come to Kuala Lumpur on work contracts lasting two or three years. The only restriction concerning non-nationals who wish to buy is that the property must be worth more than RM150,000.