About us
Over 40 years inMalaysian property.
An investment-driven real estate agency, registered with the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers (BOVAEP).
What we do
Building andmaximising wealththrough property investments.
Sales, leasing and investment across commercial, industrial, retail, hospitality and development land, from a first property to institutional deals.
Our story
- 1983Carey Real Estate is foundedStarted in Kuala Lumpur by Nixon Paul, in residential sales and rentals.
- 2006Beyond residentialThe move into commercial and industrial property, and an investment-driven approach.
- 2011A voice for the professionNixon Paul is elected President of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA), the national association representing real estate practitioners in Malaysia, 2011 to 2013.
- 2018Lifetime Achievement AwardConferred on Nixon Paul by the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA).
- 2023Estate Agent of the YearConferred on Nixon Paul by the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers (BOVAEP), Malaysia's regulatory body for the profession under the Ministry of Finance.
- TodayOver RM36 billion in transaction valueThis is the total value of all the properties Carey has helped clients buy and sell since 1983. Our clients range from individuals buying their first investment property to large organisations such as banks, insurance companies, pension funds, property trusts (REITs) and listed companies.

Managing Director and Founder
Nixon Paul
Nixon Paul began his career in real estate in 1980 and founded Carey in 1983. For more than four decades he has specialised in commercial, industrial and investment-grade property, and has been instrumental in many landmark transactions in Malaysia.
- President, MIEA2011 to 2013Elected by the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA), a national association representing real estate practitioners in Malaysia.
- Lifetime Achievement Award2018Conferred by the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA).
- Estate Agent of the Year2023Conferred by the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers (BOVAEP), Malaysia’s regulatory body for the profession under the Ministry of Finance.
Who we work with
- Pension funds
- Sovereign wealth funds
- REITs
- Family offices
- Multinational corporations
- Property developers
- High-net-worth individuals
Who we work alongside
Legal, tax and financing often decide whether an investment succeeds. We work with leading law firms, tax consultants and bankers.
Where we are
- Head officeKuala Lumpur39-2, 2nd Floor, Wisma CKL, Jalan 23/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. +60 16-290 0615, michael@carey.com.my
- Branch officePenang29, Lebuh Melaka, 10400 George Town, Penang, Malaysia. Serving the northern market for 20 years.
- Network of agentsEast MalaysiaLocal agents covering East Malaysia.

