Malaysia Property Insights & Investment Articles

Guides • 7 min read

What Is a CCC Certificate in Malaysia

The CCC, certificate of completion and compliance, certifies that a building has been completed according to its approved plans and is safe and fit for occupation. Since 2007 it has been issued by the project's principal submitting person, a registered architect, engineer or building draughtsman, after stage-by-stage certifications and clearances from technical agencies, rather than by the local council as with the old certificate of fitness. Under the standard Schedule H agreement, vacant possession must be supported by a CCC, and a partial CCC does not count. This guide explains the CCC in plain words, with a worked example and a checklist.

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Guides • 7 min read

Maintenance Fee and Sinking Fund in Malaysia

In a Malaysian condominium or apartment, owners pay two things every month. The maintenance fee, called Charges in the law, pays for the day-to-day running of the common property. The sinking fund pays for big, occasional items such as repainting the building or replacing fittings. Under the Strata Management Act 2013, charges are shared in proportion to each unit's allocated share units, and the sinking fund contribution is 10% of the charges, which owners may raise but not lower. This guide explains both, what they pay for, a worked example and what to check before you buy.

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Financing • 7 min read

Margin of Finance (LTV) in Malaysia

The margin of finance, also called the loan-to-value ratio or LTV, is the share of a property's value that the bank lends you. Bank Negara Malaysia caps the margin at 70% for an individual's third and later housing loans; for the first and second homes, each bank sets its own margin, often up to 90%. The bank usually works it out on the price or the valuation, whichever is lower, and the maximum loan tenure for a property purchase is 35 years. This guide explains the margin in plain words, with worked examples on a RM 500,000 home.

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MOT (Memorandum of Transfer) in Malaysia

The MOT, or memorandum of transfer, is the document that moves the legal title of a property from the seller to you at the land office. It is the document that carries the main stamp duty on a purchase: tiered at 1%, 2%, 3% and 4% for Malaysian citizens and permanent residents, and a flat 8% on residential property for foreign buyers from 1 January 2026. This guide explains what the MOT does, when it is signed for subsale and new homes, a worked example on a RM 500,000 home, and what to check.

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Financing • 9 min read

MRTA vs MLTA in Malaysia: Home Loan Insurance

MRTA (mortgage reducing term assurance) and MLTA (mortgage level term assurance) both pay off your home loan if you die or become totally and permanently disabled, but they work differently. MRTA cover falls as your loan balance falls and is usually paid once, often added to the loan. MLTA cover stays level, is paid monthly or yearly, and can be worth more than the loan. This guide explains the difference, what happens when you sell or refinance, a worked example on a RM 500,000 home, and what to check in the policy.

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SPA (Sale and Purchase Agreement) in Malaysia

The SPA, or sale and purchase agreement, is the contract between you and the seller. For a new home bought from a licensed developer in Peninsular Malaysia, the SPA must follow a standard form set by law, Schedule G for landed homes and Schedule H for strata homes, which fixes the payment schedule, the handover deadline, damages for late delivery and the defect liability period. This guide explains what the SPA covers, the Schedule H payment stages, a worked example on a RM 500,000 home, and what to check before you sign.

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What Is VP (Vacant Possession) in Malaysia

VP, vacant possession, is the day the developer hands you the keys to an empty, completed home. Under the standard Schedule H agreement for strata homes in Peninsular Malaysia, VP must come within 36 months of the SPA, with a certificate of completion and compliance and water and electricity ready for connection; the landed-home form sets 24 months. If VP is late, the developer pays damages at 10% a year of the price. This guide explains what VP means, what starts on that day, a worked example on a RM 500,000 home and a handover checklist.

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What Is DSR (Debt Service Ratio) in Malaysia

DSR, the debt service ratio, is your total monthly debt repayments divided by your net monthly income. Bank Negara Malaysia expects banks to judge affordability on income after statutory deductions such as tax and EPF, and to count all your debts, but it does not set one DSR limit for home loans; each bank sets its own. This guide explains what counts as a debt, how CCRIS and CTOS fit in, a worked example on a RM 500,000 home, and how to bring your DSR down before you apply.

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How My Project Data Scores Work (Out of 10)

Each review on this site can carry a data score out of 10. It is worked out from six categories that add up to 100 points, using only figures that have been checked, and the same rules for every project. A category with no figures is not scored. The score says nothing about future prices, and my own view stays separate from it.

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Reviews • 10 min read

Accent Residences Review 2026: Price & Who It Suits

Accent Residences is a single 38-storey tower on Jalan Kemajuan in Section 13, Petaling Jaya, by Leisure Event Sdn Bhd of the Ayala Land group, with 231 serviced apartments of 1,165 to 1,880 sq ft, eight to a floor, each with a private lift lobby. Completion is expected in 2030 and prices are not yet published. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 10 min read

AKASA Cheras South Review: From RM 570,888 — Worth Buying?

AKASA Cheras South is Hap Seng Land's completed three-tower development of 998 homes on Jalan Balakong, finished in 2021, with 2- to 4-bedroom layouts from 850 to 2,048 sq ft, about 150,000 sq ft of facilities and a man-made sandy beach pool. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, the monthly fee, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 8 min read

Alamanda Heights Review: From RM 565,000 — Worth Buying?

Alamanda Heights is Multiplex Land's single 36-storey tower of 440 homes in Taman Bukit Serdang, Seri Kembangan, where the main layouts are 3 + 1 bedroom units of 971 and 1,050 sq ft, from RM 565,000, expected in 2030. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, the monthly fee, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 9 min read

Alora Residences Review: From RM 470,800 — Worth Buying?

Alora Residences is Avaland's two-tower, 770-home pioneer phase of Avenue25 in USJ 25, Subang Jaya, about 420 m in a straight line from USJ 21 LRT station. Most homes are 3 or 4 bedrooms, from a 568 sq ft 1-bedroom up, from RM 470,800, with completion expected in 2027. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, the monthly holding cost, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Alstonia Review: From RM 722,600 — Worth Buying?

Alstonia Hilltop Homes in Bukit Rahman Putra, Sungai Buloh, is a completed development of 214 condominiums in one 24-storey block and 31 three-storey villas on 4.11 acres. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 11 min read

Amara Residences Review: From RM 574,200 — Worth Buying?

Amara Residences is Puncakdana Group's single-tower, 412-home serviced apartment project in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, directly next to Citta Mall, with 2- to 4-bedroom homes from 655 to 1,272 sq ft and completion expected in Q4 2028. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Amaya Residences Review: From RM 561,000 — Worth Buying?

Amaya Residences is TA Global's two-tower, 1,268-home serviced apartment project in Damansara Avenue, Bandar Sri Damansara, with linkways to DA Central Mall and a link bridge to Sri Damansara Sentral MRT station, about 480 m away in a straight line. Homes run from a 539 sq ft one-bedroom to a 1,230 sq ft three-bedroom, from RM 561,000, with completion expected in Q1 2028. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 8 min read

Amaya vs Damansara Livista: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Amaya Residences and Damansara Livista are two serviced apartment projects in Bandar Sri Damansara about 0.5 km apart, from RM 561,000 and RM 515,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Reviews • 11 min read

Ambience Residence Review: From RM 448,230 — Worth Buying?

Ambience Residence is Faithview Group's single 31-storey tower of 482 serviced apartments in Sungai Besi, with 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom layouts of 669 to 1,080 sq ft from RM 448,230, about 650 m in a straight line from Taman Naga Emas MRT and expected in 2027. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what similar homes nearby sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 10 min read

Anya at Shorea Park Review: From RM 504,000 — Worth Buying?

Anya at Shorea Park is OSK Property's two-tower, 33-storey serviced apartment project in the Shorea Park township in south Puchong, with 750 homes of 560 to 1,389 sq ft, including a dual-key layout, from RM 504,000, and completion scheduled for Q3 2026. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 9 min read

Anya vs NARA at Shorea Park: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Anya and NARA are two neighbouring phases of the Shorea Park township in south Puchong, about 65 m apart, from RM 504,000 and RM 250,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Reviews • 13 min read

Aricia Residences Review: From RM 461,000 — Worth Buying?

Aricia Residences is a two-tower, 787-unit serviced apartment project on Jalan Sungai Besi near Chan Sow Lin, with layouts from a 550 sq ft 1+1 bedroom to 1,420 sq ft duplexes, priced from RM 461,000 and expected in 2029. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what similar homes nearby sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 9 min read

Aricia vs Ambience Residence: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Aricia Residences and Ambience Residence are two new serviced apartment projects in the Sungai Besi area, about 4.6 km apart, from RM 461,000 and RM 448,230. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Reviews • 11 min read

ARRA Residences Review: From RM 554,000 — Worth Buying?

ARRA Residences is Puncakdana Group's three-tower, 1,275-home serviced apartment project in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, about 440 m in a straight line from Ara Damansara LRT station, with a retail park in its base. Homes run from a 721 sq ft two-bedroom to a 1,285 sq ft four-bedroom, from RM 554,000, with completion expected in 2030. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 8 min read

ARRA vs Amara Residences: Price, Size & Which to Pick

ARRA Residences and Amara Residences are two Puncakdana Group projects about 0.2 km apart in Ara Damansara. ARRA is three towers about 440 m in a straight line from the LRT station, from RM 554,000, expected in 2030; Amara is a single tower beside Citta Mall, from RM 574,200, expected in Q4 2028.

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Reviews • 13 min read

Arte Star Review: From RM 396,000 — Worth Buying?

Arte Star is Suriamega Development's transit-oriented SOHO development beside KTM Salak Selatan in Sungai Besi, with 2,705 units in three themed editions, 2- and 3-room units of 527 to 1,185 sq ft from RM 396,000, and the first edition expected in Q4 2028. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each unit type, what similar units nearby sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 10 min read

Arte Star vs Ambience Residence: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Arte Star and Ambience Residence are two new projects in Sungai Besi about 1.7 km apart, from RM 396,000 and RM 448,230. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Reviews • 12 min read

Arunya Residences Review: From RM 602,800 — Worth Buying?

Arunya Residences KL North is a two-tower, 631-unit serviced residence on Pintasan Segambut, about 820 m in a straight line from Jinjang MRT, with layouts from a 743 sq ft 1 + 1 to a 1,399 sq ft 3 + 1, from RM 602,800. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what similar homes nearby sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 9 min read

Arunya Residences vs Stellaris: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Arunya Residences KL North and Stellaris @ Riana Dutamas are two serviced residences in Segambut about 2.1 km apart, from RM 602,800 and RM 519,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Reviews • 9 min read

Ascott Star vs SO KL: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Ascott Star Residence and SO Kuala Lumpur Residences are two completed towers near the Petronas Twin Towers, about 0.5 km apart, from RM 1,655,704 and RM 1,449,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Reviews • 9 min read

Aster Hill vs Aurum Suites: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Aster Hill and Aurum Suites are two new Sri Petaling projects about 1.2 km apart, from RM 569,000 and RM 417,545. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Reviews • 10 min read

Astrum Shah Alam Review: From RM 456,000 — Worth Buying?

Astrum Shah Alam is a three-tower, 1,252-unit serviced apartment development in Seksyen 14, Shah Alam, beside the Dato' Menteri LRT station and close to Taman Tasik Shah Alam, with units from 570 to 1,065 sq ft from RM 456,000 and completion expected in Q3 2028. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, the monthly holding cost, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Astrum vs Bayu @ Mori Park: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Astrum Shah Alam and Bayu @ Mori Park are two serviced apartment developments on the LRT 3 line in Shah Alam, about 3.8 km apart. Astrum is in Seksyen 14 beside Dato' Menteri station, from RM 456,000; Bayu is in Seksyen 13, from RM 250,000, with two car parks for its family layouts.

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Reviews • 12 min read

The Atas Residences Review: From RM 825,000 — Worth Buying?

The Atas Residences is a three-tower condominium of 624 homes on Jalan Desa Utama in Taman Desa, with family layouts from 1,156 to 1,518 sq ft, 8 units per floor, from RM 825,000 and completion expected in Q3 2028. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what similar homes nearby sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 10 min read

Atwater Office Towers Review: Suites From RM 1,236,100

Atwater Corporate Office Towers are two completed Grade A strata office towers in Paramount Property's 5.09-acre ATWATER development on Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, Section 13, Petaling Jaya, with office suites from 1,384 sq ft to whole floors of 30,077 sq ft, from RM 1,236,100. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each unit size, what it costs to hold, and my view on which buyers it suits.

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Reviews • 7 min read

Atwater Offices vs The Arden: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Atwater Corporate Office Towers in Section 13, Petaling Jaya, and The Arden at Damansara Avenue are two strata office developments about 9.3 km apart. Atwater is completed, with suites from 1,384 sq ft to whole floors, from RM 1,236,100; The Arden has smaller suites from 495 sq ft, from RM 542,000, linked to the MRT and targeted for Q1 2028.

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Reviews • 11 min read

Avantro Residences Review: From RM 664,000 — Worth Buying?

Avantro Residences is Chin Hin Group Property's two-tower serviced apartment project on Jalan BK5A/2D, Bandar Kinrara, about 250 m in a straight line from Kinrara BK5 LRT station, with 842 homes from RM 664,000 and completion expected in 2028. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 10 min read

Avantro vs Trinity Rainfora: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Avantro Residences and Trinity Rainfora are two new serviced apartment projects near Kinrara BK5 LRT station in Bandar Kinrara, about 0.2 km apart, from RM 664,000 and RM 531,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, prices and monthly cost side by side.

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Reviews • 12 min read

Bamboo Hills Review: From RM 486,000 — Worth Buying?

Bamboo Hills Residences is UOA's three-tower, 2,517-unit development off Jalan Ipoh, with a link bridge to Kentonmen MRT station, 2- and 3-bedroom layouts from 603 to 904 sq ft, from RM 486,000, and completion expected in August 2029. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what similar homes nearby sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 9 min read

Bamboo Hills vs EkoTitiwangsa: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Bamboo Hills Residences off Jalan Ipoh and EkoTitiwangsa on Jalan Pahang are two new developments about 2.8 km apart, from RM 486,000 and RM 434,700. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Reviews • 9 min read

Bayu @ Mori Park Review: From RM 250,000 — Worth Buying?

Bayu @ Mori Park is OSK Property's two-tower, 36-storey development in Seksyen 13, Shah Alam, with 841 serviced apartments and 187 flexi suites from 549 to 958 sq ft, from RM 250,000, about 670 m in a straight line from the LRT 3 Stadium Shah Alam station. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, the monthly holding cost, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 9 min read

Bayu Timur Review: From RM 528,000 — Worth Buying?

Bayu Timur Residences is a gated and guarded condominium by Pakar Angsana, a Berjaya Land subsidiary, with 518 units in four blocks on 8.51 acres in Seksyen 32, Shah Alam. Every unit has three bedrooms, from 1,000 to 1,280 sq ft, including dual-key layouts, from RM 528,000, with completion expected in September 2029. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, the monthly holding cost, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 8 min read

Botanica Hills Review: From RM 802,000 — Worth Buying?

Botanica Hills is a terrace-house development in Templer, beside the Rawang Bypass, with 231 homes in its first two phases. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each house type, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 7 min read

Botanica Hills vs Jimbaran: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Botanica Hills and Jimbaran @ Gaia Gardens are two landed developments in the Templer part of Rawang, about 7.3 km apart. Botanica Hills has four-bedroom terraces from RM 802,000 with no maintenance fee, expected in 2028; Jimbaran has semi-Ds and link villas from RM 1,509,000 in a gated enclave of 70 homes, expected in 2026.

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Guides • 8 min read

Buying Property in Kuala Lumpur from Taiwan: A Guide

A buyer from Taiwan can own a home in Kuala Lumpur in their own name. As at October 2026 the minimum price for a foreign buyer in Kuala Lumpur is RM 1,000,000, the stamp duty on the transfer of a home is a flat 8%, and every purchase needs state approval. This guide covers the thresholds, the taxes, loans for non-residents, how payments are staged for a home under construction, and how to convert ping to square feet. Prices are in ringgit throughout.

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Reviews • 8 min read

Casa D'Arcadia Review: From RM 3,235,800 — Worth Buying?

Casa D'Arcadia is a low-density enclave of semi-Ds and villas in the Cinematic Arts Precinct of Alam Impian, Shah Alam, planned for 172 homes. Its current phase has 40 two- and three-storey semi-Ds. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each house type, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Guides • 6 min read

New Launches in Cheras & Sungai Besi 2026: Prices & List

I track 9 projects in Cheras, Sungai Besi, Sri Petaling, OUG and Cheras South, from RM 396,000 at Arte Star to RM 765,900 at The Maple Residences. 2 are completed and the rest are expected between 2027 and 2029. This guide compares every one on starting price, price per square foot, size, number of units, completion and distance to the nearest station, with figures checked and updated in October 2026.

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Reviews • 8 min read

Colonial Infinite Review: Office Suites From RM 253,000

Colonial Infinite is HCK's block of 260 simplex and duplex office suites at edumetro in USJ 1, Subang Jaya, beside the KESAS highway, from 280 sq ft to 1,001 sq ft and from RM 253,000, with completion expected in Q3 2028. This review is written for investors and business buyers: the checked project facts, what is nearby, each unit type, the monthly holding cost, price per square foot against nearby projects, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 8 min read

Core TRX vs Pavilion Square: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Core Residence @ TRX and Pavilion Square are about 0.8 km apart, one completed inside Tun Razak Exchange and one expected in Q3 2029 beside Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, from about RM 1.44 million and RM 1,319,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Reviews • 9 min read

DAWN vs DIVINE KL City Centre: Price, Size & Which to Pick

DAWN KL City Centre and DIVINE KL City Centre are two new towers about 0.1 km apart, roughly 400 m from the Petronas Twin Towers, from RM 717,000 and RM 997,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Reviews • 11 min read

Daya Residence Review: From RM 631,800 — Worth Buying?

Daya Residence is TSR Development's gated and guarded development of 260 homes on 6.52 acres in Kwasa Damansara, opposite the 42-acre Taman Bandar Kwasa Damansara. Phase 1 has 34 three-storey semi-detached homes and one bungalow, from RM 2,657,000; Phase 2 has 7 town villas and 218 three-bedroom condominium units, from RM 631,800. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each house and unit type, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 9 min read

D'Evia Residences Review: From RM 498,100 — Worth Buying?

D'Evia Residences is EXSIM's 32-storey, 440-home tower on Jalan Sungai Buloh in Kwasa Damansara, about 350 m in a straight line from Kwasa Sentral MRT station. Homes run from a 657 sq ft two-bedroom to a 1,109 sq ft four-bedroom, from RM 498,100. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 8 min read

D'Evia vs Tujuh Residences: Price, Size & Which to Pick

D'Evia Residences and Tujuh Residences are two towers about 0.7 km apart in Kwasa Damansara, both near Kwasa Sentral MRT and both from about RM 500,000. D'Evia has more bedrooms for the money; Tujuh is in Kwasa Damansara City Centre and is expected to be completed in Q4 2026.

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D'Nuri Residences Review: RM 270,000 — Worth Buying?

D'Nuri Residences is EXSIM's 28-storey, 492-home affordable scheme in Kwasa Damansara, where every home is a 550 sq ft two-bedroom priced at RM 270,000 and a covered walkway leads about 400 m to Kwasa Sentral MRT station. All units are Bumiputera lots under a Selangor state affordable housing scheme. This review sets out the checked project facts, who can buy, what is nearby, the layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 10 min read

Duo Tower Bangsar South Review: Offices From RM 2,088,000

Duo Tower @ Bangsar South is UOA's new Grade A office development on Jalan Kerinchi, with 239 strata offices in Tower A from RM 2,088,000, expected in Q4 2027. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each unit size, recorded office sales nearby, and my view on which buyers it suits.

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Reviews • 9 min read

Duo Tower vs Pavilion Square Office: Price & Which to Pick

Duo Tower @ Bangsar South and Pavilion Square Office are two new strata office towers in Kuala Lumpur, about 7.1 km apart, both expected in late 2027. Duo Tower is priced from RM 2,088,000 in the Bangsar South business district; Pavilion Square Office, linked by bridge to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, has no published unit price.

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Reviews • 11 min read

EkoTitiwangsa Review: From RM 434,700 — Worth Buying?

EkoTitiwangsa is Ekovest's mixed development on Jalan Pahang, Setapak, with 500 serviced apartments in two blocks beside a 115-unit office tower, homes from 690 to 1,120 sq ft, from RM 434,700, and completion expected in Q1 2028. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what similar homes nearby sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 10 min read

Enlace Suites II vs Goodwood: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Enlace Suites II in Pantai Sentral Park and The Goodwood Residence in Bangsar South are about 1.3 km apart, from RM 758,400 and RM 874,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Reviews • 7 min read

Erat Residence Review: From RM 666,000 — Worth Buying?

Erat Residence is a 27-storey block of 269 condominiums on 4.5 acres in Alam Impian, Shah Alam, built around universal design for multigenerational living and ageing in place. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 8 min read

Erica Residence Review: From RM 2,142,000 — Worth Buying?

Erica Residence is AYER's scheme of 68 three-storey semi-detached homes in Bandar Bukit Puchong, each with 3,399 sq ft of built-up on lots from 35 ft by 70 ft, from RM 2,142,000, with completion expected in 2026. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each house type, price per square foot against nearby projects, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 11 min read

Est8 @ Seputeh vs Lunar Seputeh: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Est8 @ Seputeh and Lunar Seputeh are two new developments on the Seputeh side of Mid Valley, about 0.9 km apart, from RM 529,000 and RM 607,800. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Minimum Property Price for Foreigners in Malaysia by State

As at October 2026, a foreign buyer in Malaysia cannot buy a property priced below RM 1,000,000 under the national guideline, and each state adds its own rules. Selangor sets RM 2,000,000 in its main districts and allows strata property only. Johor sets RM 1,000,000 for every permitted type. Melaka publishes a lower figure for strata. This page lists only the states I could check against the state's own published rules, and tells you which ones to confirm with the land office.

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Reviews • 11 min read

Forest Hill Residences Review 2026: Price & Who It Suits

Forest Hill Residences is Ehsan Bina Group's two-tower, 618-home condominium in Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya, next to a forest and a lake, with 3- and 4-bedroom homes from 953 to 1,527 sq ft and completion expected in Q1 2027. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 10 min read

Helix 2 PJ South Review: From RM 385,000 — Worth Buying?

Helix 2 is Eupe Corporation's 33-storey, 500-unit serviced apartment tower on Jalan PJS 5/27 in Petaling Jaya South, about 3 km from Bandar Sunway, with direct access from the NPE. Units run from a 572 sq ft two-bedroom to a 1,065 sq ft three-plus-one, from RM 385,000, and the building was completed in 2025. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what it costs to hold, and my view on who it suits.

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How Much Salary to Buy a House in Malaysia (2026)

On a 90% loan over 30 years at an assumed 4.2% a year, the monthly instalment is about RM 1,760 for a RM 400,000 home, RM 2,200 for RM 500,000, RM 3,080 for RM 700,000 and RM 4,400 for RM 1,000,000. If the instalment is your only debt, that points to a net income of roughly RM 2,520 to RM 2,930 a month at the low end and RM 6,290 to RM 7,340 at the top, and more if you have a car loan or other commitments. The rate and the ratios are assumptions for illustration; this page shows the maths so you can redo it with your own numbers.

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Jardin Residences 2 Review: From RM 778,800 — Worth Buying?

Jardin Residences 2 (Precinct 6A1) is the second phase of Jardin Residences, 237 two-storey terrace homes on Jalan BSC 6A in KLK Land's Bandar Seri Coalfields township, Sungai Buloh. Eight house types run from 1,961 to 2,611 sq ft, all with 4 bedrooms. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each house type, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Jardin 2 vs Kamelia 1 Caledonia: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Jardin Residences 2 in Bandar Seri Coalfields and Kamelia 1 @ Caledonia are two KLK Land enclaves of four-bedroom, two-storey terrace homes, about 7.9 km apart. Jardin 2 has larger houses on 75 ft lots from RM 778,800; Kamelia 1 starts from RM 597,800 on 65 ft lots, with completion expected in 2027.

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Jimbaran Rawang Review: From RM 1,509,000 — Worth Buying?

Jimbaran is the second residential phase of Gaia Gardens in Setia Eco Templer, Rawang, a gated enclave of 70 two-storey semi-Ds and link villas with a Balinese theme. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each house type, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Kamelia 1 Caledonia Review: From RM 597,800 — Worth Buying?

Kamelia 1 (P3A) is a guarded enclave of 238 two-storey terrace homes in Caledonia, KLK Land's township off Jalan Kuala Selangor near Ijok, Selangor. Every home has 4 bedrooms, from 1,696 to 2,254 sq ft, with completion expected in 2027. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each house type, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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New Launches in Kuala Lumpur 2026: Prices & Full List

I track 64 new launch listings across Kuala Lumpur, in 7 areas from KL City Centre to Bukit Jalil, from RM 339,000 at M Aurora to RM 7,900,000 at EDEN Taman Duta. 16 are already completed and the rest are expected between 2026 and 2032. This master list puts every one in a single table, grouped by area, with starting price, price per square foot, size, number of units, completion and distance to the nearest station, and links to each area guide. Figures are checked and updated in October 2026.

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Laverra Review: From RM 696,700 — Worth Buying?

Laverra Seri Damansara Residences is Land & General's 1,008-home serviced apartment project on Persiaran Perdana, Bandar Sri Damansara, beside Senses Park and The FLO, with layouts from a 725 sq ft two-bedroom to a 1,150 sq ft four-bedroom, from RM 696,700. Completion is estimated for Q4 2031. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Laverra vs Damansara Livista: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Laverra and Damansara Livista are two Land & General serviced apartment projects on Persiaran Perdana, Bandar Sri Damansara, about 0.1 km apart, from RM 696,700 and RM 515,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, prices and monthly cost side by side.

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Levia Residence Review: From RM 684,000 — Worth Buying?

Levia Residence is Matrix Concepts' two-tower condominium of 778 homes on 4.71 acres in Cheras, selling 3, 3+1 and 4+1 bedroom units of 938 to 1,364 sq ft from RM 684,000, expected in Q4 2027. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what similar homes nearby sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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Levia Residence vs AKASA: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Levia Residence in Cheras and AKASA Cheras South on Jalan Balakong are about 14.3 km apart, one expected in Q4 2027 from RM 684,000 and one completed in 2021 from RM 570,888. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Linari Review: From RM 784,000 — Worth Buying?

Linari Kwasa Damansara is a 496-home development on 8.79 acres beside Kwasa Damansara MRT station, with 480 Skyvilla condominiums in two 25-storey towers and 16 Parkhomes, from RM 784,000. A private gateway leads to the station. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Linari vs Tujuh Residences: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Linari and Tujuh Residences are about 0.7 km apart in Kwasa Damansara, near its two MRT stations. Linari has large Skyvillas of 1,168 to 1,637 sq ft from RM 784,000 on a low-density site, expected in Q2 2028; Tujuh has compact homes of 550 to 909 sq ft from RM 501,000, expected in Q4 2026.

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Damansara Livista Review: From RM 515,000 — Worth Buying?

Damansara Livista is Land & General's 700-home serviced apartment project on Persiaran Perdana, Bandar Sri Damansara, next to The FLO and a covered walk from Sri Damansara Barat MRT station. It offers a 690 sq ft two-bedroom and two 3-bedroom layouts of about 1,012 to 1,035 sq ft, from RM 515,000, with completion targeted for Q4 2026. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Lucentia vs SWNK HOUZE: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Lucentia Residences and SWNK HOUZE are two serviced-residence towers by the same developer inside Bukit Bintang City Centre, about 0.2 km apart, from RM 782,000 and RM 705,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Lucentia vs Times Square 2: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Lucentia Residences and Times Square 2 are neighbours in Bukit Bintang, about 0.1 km apart, one completed in 2021 and one expected in October 2027, from RM 782,000 and RM 688,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Luminar Residence Review: From RM 356,000 — Worth Buying?

Luminar Residence is the first residential phase of Federal Avenue in Subang Jaya: 751 serviced apartments in two 48-storey towers beside the Federal Highway, from a 549 sq ft 1 + 1 to a 1,389 sq ft 3-bedroom, from RM 356,000. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, the monthly holding cost, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Luminar vs Alora Residences: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Luminar Residence and Alora Residences are two new serviced apartment projects in Subang Jaya, about 5.9 km apart. Luminar is on the Federal Highway, from RM 356,000, targeted for Q4 2029; Alora is about 420 m in a straight line from USJ 21 LRT, from RM 470,800, expected in 2027.

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M Aspira Taman Desa Review: From RM 538,800 — Worth Buying?

M Aspira is Mah Sing's two-tower serviced apartment project in Taman Desa, with 1,618 homes in three layouts from a 706 sq ft two-bedroom to a 1,006 sq ft four-bedroom, from RM 538,800 and completion expected in 2029. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what similar homes nearby sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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M Aspira vs The Atas Residences: Price, Size & Which to Pick

M Aspira and The Atas Residences are two new Taman Desa projects about 1.5 km apart, from RM 538,800 and RM 825,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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The Maple Residences Review: From RM 765,900 — Worth Buying?

The Maple Residences is WCT's completed three-tower condominium in WCity OUG, with 940 homes from 808 to 1,378 sq ft, every one with at least three bedrooms. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what units here and nearby have actually sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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Maple vs Aras Residences: Price, Size & Which to Pick

The Maple Residences and Aras Residences are WCT's two residential projects in WCity OUG, about 0.2 km apart: one completed in 2025, the other expected in Q4 2029. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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New Launches in Mont Kiara & Segambut 2026: Prices & List

I track 9 listings in Mont Kiara, Solaris, North Kiara, Segambut, Taman Duta and Damansara Heights, from RM 519,000 at Stellaris @ Riana Dutamas to RM 7,900,000 at EDEN Taman Duta. Two Pavilion Damansara Heights towers are completed and the rest are scheduled or expected between 2025 and 2030. This guide compares every one on starting price, price per square foot, size, number of units, completion and distance to the nearest station, with figures checked and updated in October 2026.

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Myra Cove Cyberjaya Review: From RM 630,000 — Worth Buying?

Myra Cove is a gated lakeside residential enclave of 700 homes in two phases in Cyberjaya, with high-rise and low-rise blocks, a 4-acre private park and layouts from 877 to 2,060 sq ft, from RM 630,000. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, the monthly fee, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Myra Embun Dengkil Review: From RM 460,700 — Worth Buying?

Myra Embun is OIB Properties' mixed development in Dengkil, near Putrajaya: two 27-floor towers with 594 serviced apartments from 700 to 1,490 sq ft, about 60,000 sq ft of ground-floor retail and a boutique hotel, from RM 460,700, expected in 2029. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, the monthly fee, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Myra Senja Subang 2 Review: From RM 658,600 — Worth Buying?

Myra Senja is Myra Land's low-density serviced apartment development in Subang 2, Shah Alam, with 576 homes in three 20-storey blocks of 192 units each and only 12 units on a floor. Most homes are 3 or 4 bedrooms of 1,101 to 1,420 sq ft, from RM 658,600, with completion expected in 2029. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, the holding cost, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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NARA at Shorea Park Review: From RM 250,000 — Worth Buying?

NARA at Shorea Park is OSK Property's two-tower serviced apartment project in the Shorea Park township in south Puchong, beside a 1-acre central park, with 709 homes of 560 to 1,055 sq ft from RM 250,000 and completion expected in 2028. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Pavilion Damansara Heights Review 2026: Price & Who It Suits

Pavilion Damansara Heights is the Pavilion Group and CPP Investments development on Jalan Damanlela, with a mall, offices and four residential towers, connected to its own MRT station. Two towers (Regent Suites and Crown Residences) are being handed over and two (Royal Suites and Imperial Residences) are on sale, expected in 2030. This review sets out the checked facts for each tower, what is nearby, recorded sales, each layout, holding costs and my view on which tower suits whom.

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Pavilion DH vs 111 Menerung: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Pavilion Damansara Heights and 111 Menerung are neighbours about 0.3 km apart between Damansara Heights and Bangsar: one a large development of four residential towers over a mall and an MRT station, the other a single tower of 111 suites. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Pavilion Square Office Review 2026: Price & Who It Suits

Pavilion Square Office is the corporate tower of Pavilion Square on Jalan Raja Chulan, with 106 strata office units and a dedicated link bridge to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, expected to complete at the end of 2027. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each unit type, recorded office sales nearby, and my view on which buyers it suits.

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New Launches in Petaling Jaya & Damansara 2026: Full List

I track 23 projects in Petaling Jaya, Damansara Perdana, Ara Damansara, Damansara Damai, Bandar Sri Damansara and Kwasa Damansara, from RM 250,000 at Residensi Kamelia to RM 2,657,000 at Daya Residence (semi-detached and bungalow). 3 are completed and the rest are expected between 2026 and 2031. This guide compares every one on starting price, price per square foot, size, number of units, completion and distance to the nearest station, with figures checked and updated in October 2026.

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New Launches in Puchong & Kinrara 2026: Prices & Full List

I track 13 projects in Puchong, Bandar Kinrara, Seri Kembangan, Cyberjaya and Dengkil, from RM 250,000 at NARA at Shorea Park to RM 2,142,000 at Erica Residence. None is completed yet; they are expected between 2026 and 2030. This guide compares every one on starting price, price per square foot, size, number of units, completion and distance to the nearest station, with figures checked and updated in October 2026.

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Quaver Residence Review: From RM 555,000 — Worth Buying?

Quaver Residence is Chin Hin Group Property's two-tower project of 684 homes off Persiaran Serdang Perdana in Seri Kembangan, about 590 m in a straight line from Serdang Raya Utara MRT, with 3-bedroom serviced apartments and 3 + 1 duplexes from 1,023 to 1,851 sq ft. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, the monthly fee, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Quaver vs Trinity Nordic: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Quaver Residence and Trinity Nordic Residences are two new family-sized projects in Seri Kembangan about 3.8 km apart, from RM 555,000 and RM 588,888. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Quinton Residences Review: From RM 1,092,800 — Worth Buying?

Quinton Residences is a guarded enclave of 128 two-storey cluster semi-detached homes on Jalan BSC 6B in KLK Land's Bandar Seri Coalfields township, Sungai Buloh, completed in 2025. Every home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, from 2,016 to 2,418 sq ft. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each house type, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Quinton vs The Walden 2: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Quinton Residences and The Walden 2 are two KLK Land landed enclaves about 0.9 km apart in Bandar Seri Coalfields. Quinton has completed cluster semi-detached homes of 2,016 to 2,418 sq ft from RM 1,092,800; The Walden 2 has bungalows of 2,938 to 4,088 sq ft from RM 2,143,800, expected in Q1 2027.

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Residensi Danau Review: From RM 270,000 — Worth Buying?

Residensi Danau, marketed as Danau Puchong, is YTL Land's two-tower, 32-storey serviced apartment project beside a lake near Pusat Bandar Puchong, with 428 homes of 566 to 999 sq ft from RM 270,000 and completion expected in October 2027. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Residensi Kamelia Review: From RM 250,000 — Worth Buying?

Residensi Kamelia is Land & General's 602-home affordable serviced apartment block in Bandar Sri Damansara, under the Selangor housing board's scheme, with every unit a 553 sq ft two-bedroom priced at RM 250,000 to RM 270,000. It is about 470 m in a straight line from Sri Damansara Barat MRT station, with a covered walkway, with completion expected in Q1 2028. This review sets out the checked project facts, who can apply, what is nearby, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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RPGT Malaysia 2026: Rates, Exemptions and How to File

As at October 2026, a Malaysian citizen or permanent resident pays Real Property Gains Tax of 30% on a sale within the first three years, 20% in the fourth year, 15% in the fifth and 0% from the sixth year. Foreign owners pay 30% in the first five years and 10% after that. Companies pay 30%, 20%, 15% and then 10%. This guide has the full table, the exemptions, and how the tax is filed and paid under self-assessment.

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Sanderling 2 Review: From RM 496,000 — Worth Buying?

Sanderling 2 is the last phase of Lakefront Residence in Cyberjaya, built by an Avaland subsidiary: two 28-storey towers with 606 homes from 958 to 1,711 sq ft, from RM 496,000, expected in Q4 2028. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, the monthly fee, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Sanderling 2 vs Myra Cove: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Sanderling 2 and Myra Cove are two lakeside projects in Cyberjaya about 2 km apart, from RM 496,000 and RM 630,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Senna Heights Review: From RM 672,800 — Worth Buying?

Senna Heights is a two-tower, 780-home development in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya, by a member of Kerjaya Prospek Property Berhad. Most homes are 1,023 sq ft with two bedrooms and a study, with a 1,464 sq ft three-bedroom-plus-study type, forest-reserve views and completion expected in Q4 2029. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Senna Heights vs The Aldenz: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Senna Heights in Damansara Damai and The Aldenz in Damansara Perdana are two new Petaling Jaya developments about 3.3 km apart, both due in 2029. Senna Heights has larger homes with a study from RM 672,800; The Aldenz has compact 2- and 3-bedroom homes from RM 622,200, nearer Empire City.

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New Launches in Sentul & Setapak 2026: Prices & Full List

I track 3 projects in Sentul, Jalan Ipoh and Setapak, from RM 434,700 at EkoTitiwangsa to RM 523,200 at Vox Residence. None is completed yet; they are expected between 2028 and 2029. This guide compares every one on starting price, price per square foot, size, number of units, completion and distance to the nearest station, with figures checked and updated in October 2026.

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SO Kuala Lumpur Residences Review 2026: Price & Who It Suits

SO Kuala Lumpur Residences is the 78-storey SO/ Sofitel tower of Oxley Towers on Jalan Ampang, with 590 fully furnished homes, completed in 2025, from RM 1,449,000. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against recorded sales nearby, and my view on who it suits.

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SO KL vs Pavilion Square: Price, Size & Which to Pick

SO Kuala Lumpur Residences and Pavilion Square are two fully furnished city-centre towers about 1.2 km apart, from RM 1,449,000 and RM 1,319,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Stamp Duty Malaysia 2026: How Much on a Property Purchase

As at October 2026, stamp duty on a property transfer is tiered at 1%, 2%, 3% and 4% for Malaysian citizens and permanent residents, plus 0.5% of the loan on the loan agreement. A foreign buyer of a residential property pays a flat 8% on the transfer. This guide sets out the tiers, the first-home exemption and worked examples at RM 500,000, RM 700,000, RM 1,000,000 and RM 1,500,000.

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Stellar Damansara Review: From RM 1,858,800 — Worth Buying?

Stellar Damansara is OCR's low-density condominium in Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya: 88 homes of 2,028 to 2,530 sq ft in two towers, with only two to four homes a floor, private lift lobbies, 11 ft ceilings and dual frontage. Prices start from RM 1,858,800 and completion is expected in 2027. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what it costs to hold, and my view on who it suits.

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Stellaris Segambut Review: From RM 519,000 — Worth Buying?

Stellaris is the final phase of Riana Dutamas in Segambut, a two-tower serviced residence of 1,143 homes by IJM Land and FCW Holdings, from a 766 sq ft two-bedroom to a 1,206 sq ft dual-key, with a covered walkway to Segambut KTM, from RM 519,000 and completion expected in Q3 2029. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what similar homes nearby sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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New Launches in Subang & Shah Alam 2026: Prices & Full List

I track 9 projects in Subang Jaya, USJ, Subang 2, Shah Alam and Alam Impian, from RM 250,000 at Bayu @ Mori Park to RM 3,235,800 at Casa D'Arcadia. None is completed yet; they are expected between 2027 and 2029. This guide compares every one on starting price, price per square foot, size, number of units, completion and distance to the nearest station, with figures checked and updated in October 2026.

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Tangen vs Arte Solaris: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Tangen Residences in North Kiara and Arte Solaris in Solaris, Mont Kiara are about 2.1 km apart: one a tower of 3- and 4-bedroom family homes from RM 659,000, the other a tower of office suites from RM 580,000 with duplex homes above. This comparison puts the homes side by side on checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost.

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The Aldenz Review: From RM 622,200 — Worth Buying?

The Aldenz is EXSIM's single-tower, 662-home serviced apartment project in Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya, with 2-bedroom homes of 775 sq ft and 3-bedroom homes of 926 sq ft, and completion expected in July 2029. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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The Aldenz vs Forest Hill: Price, Size & Which to Pick

The Aldenz and Forest Hill Residences are two new developments in Damansara Perdana, about 0.6 km apart. The Aldenz has compact 2- and 3-bedroom homes from RM 622,200, expected in July 2029; Forest Hill has 3- and 4-bedroom homes from RM 643,300, estimated for Q1 2027.

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The Arden Review: Office Suites From RM 542,000

The Arden is TA Global's 38-storey strata office tower at Damansara Avenue, Bandar Sri Damansara, with 455 office suites, a direct link to DA Central mall and a link bridge to the MRT, targeted for completion in Q1 2028. This review sets out the checked facts, what is nearby, each unit type, holding costs and my view on which buyers and businesses it suits.

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The Atera Review: From RM 691,400 — Worth Buying?

The Atera is Paramount Property's transit-oriented development in Section 14, Petaling Jaya, linked to Asia Jaya LRT by a covered walkway, about 340 m away in a straight line. Phase 2 is a 52-storey tower of serviced apartments of 775 to 1,420 sq ft, two to four bedrooms, with completion expected in 2028; prices run from RM 691,400. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what it costs to hold, and my view on who it suits.

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The Atera vs Accent Residences: Price, Size & Which to Pick

The Atera and Accent Residences are two new serviced apartment towers in central Petaling Jaya, about 1.0 km apart. The Atera is priced from RM 691,400 beside Asia Jaya LRT; Accent Residences has larger homes at 8 a floor, and its prices are not yet published.

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The Atera vs Helix 2 PJ South: Price, Size & Which to Pick

The Atera and Helix 2 PJ South are two serviced apartment developments in Petaling Jaya, about 3.2 km apart. The Atera is beside Asia Jaya LRT, from RM 691,400, expected in 2028; Helix 2 is a completed tower near Sunway, from RM 385,000.

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Goodwood Residence Review: From RM 874,000 — Worth Buying?

The Goodwood Residence is a completed 40-storey tower of 678 three- to five-bedroom homes in Bangsar South, built for multi-generational families, from RM 874,000. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against recorded sales nearby, and my view on who it suits.

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The Walden 2 Review: From RM 2,143,800 — Worth Buying?

The Walden 2 (P4C1) is the second chapter of The Walden, a gated bungalow enclave in the North Haven part of KLK Land's Bandar Seri Coalfields township, Sungai Buloh. It has 69 single- and double-storey bungalows on lots of 60 x 100 ft and larger, from 2,938 to 4,088 sq ft, with completion expected in 2027. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each house type, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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The Wyn Residences Review: From RM 516,700 — Worth Buying?

The Wyn Residences is Land & General Berhad's three-tower, 56-storey serviced apartment project in Bandar Puchong Jaya, about 150 m from IOI Mall Puchong and about 350 m in a straight line from IOI Puchong Jaya LRT station, with 1,546 homes of 700 and 850 sq ft from RM 516,700 and completion expected in Q2 2027. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, both layouts, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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The Wyn vs Residensi Danau: Price, Size & Which to Pick

The Wyn Residences and Residensi Danau are two new serviced apartment projects in Puchong about 800 m apart, from RM 516,700 and RM 270,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price and monthly cost side by side.

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TRIA Seputeh vs Lunar Seputeh: Price, Size & Which to Pick

TRIA Seputeh and Lunar Seputeh are two phases of the same 9 Seputeh development off Old Klang Road, about 0.3 km apart, from RM 736,800 and RM 607,800. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Trinity Nordic Review: From RM 588,888 — Worth Buying?

Trinity Nordic Residences is Trinity Group's three-tower condominium of 714 homes in Taman Bukit Serdang, Seri Kembangan, with 3- to 5-bedroom layouts from 937 to 2,014 sq ft and a 1.38-acre facility deck, expected in 2029. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, the monthly fee, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Trinity Rainfora Review: From RM 531,000 — Worth Buying?

Trinity Rainfora is Trinity Group's two-block, 31-storey serviced apartment project in Bandar Kinrara 5, about 440 m in a straight line from Kinrara BK5 LRT station, with 535 homes of 739 to 1,184 sq ft from RM 531,000 and completion expected in August 2028. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Tujuh Residences Review: From RM 501,000 — Worth Buying?

Tujuh Residences is a 573-home serviced residence in Kwasa Damansara City Centre, jointly developed by MRCB Land and Kwasa Land, between Kwasa Sentral and Kwasa Damansara MRT stations. Homes run from a 550 sq ft one-bedroom to a 909 sq ft dual-key unit, from RM 501,000, with completion expected in Q4 2026. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Vox Residence Review: From RM 523,200 — Worth Buying?

Vox Residence is a single 52-storey tower of 587 homes off Jalan Sentul Pasar in Sentul, with 2- and 3-bedroom layouts from 667 to 947 sq ft, every unit with a balcony, from RM 523,200. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what similar homes nearby sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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Vox Residence vs Bamboo Hills: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Vox Residence in Sentul and Bamboo Hills Residences off Jalan Ipoh are two new 2- and 3-bedroom developments about 1.6 km apart, from RM 523,200 and RM 486,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, prices and monthly cost side by side.

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Zenia ParkCity Review: From RM 1,300,000 — Worth Buying?

Zenia is ParkCity's 55-acre development in ParkCity Damansara, Petaling Jaya, near Kota Damansara: 442 three-storey Parkhomes of 3,150 to 3,980 sq ft and 643 Condovillas of 1,691 to 4,247 sq ft in five low- and mid-rise blocks, at about 20 homes an acre. Condovillas start from RM 1.3 million and Parkhomes from RM 2.5 million, with completion expected in 2030. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each home type, and my view on who it suits.

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Zenia vs Stellar Damansara: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Zenia @ ParkCity Damansara and Stellar Damansara are two large-home, low-density projects in Petaling Jaya, about 4.7 km apart. Zenia is a 55-acre development with Condovillas from RM 1.3 million, expected in 2030; Stellar is an 88-home condominium near Kayu Ara LRT from RM 1,858,800, expected in 2027.

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111 Menerung Review: From RM 1,745,000 — Worth Buying?

111 Menerung is a 23-storey tower of 111 suites on Jalan Damansara, Bangsar, next to Bangsar Shopping Centre and about 280 m in a straight line from Pusat Bandar Damansara MRT, with completion expected in 2027. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against recorded sales nearby, and my view on who it suits.

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111 Menerung vs EDEN Taman Duta: Price, Size & Which to Pick

111 Menerung and EDEN Taman Duta are two BRDB launches about 1.6 km apart. 111 Menerung is a 23-storey tower of 111 suites next to Bangsar Shopping Centre and about 280 m in a straight line from the MRT; EDEN is 146 very large homes in low-rise blocks on 12.25 acres, at a similar price per square foot.

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Aras Residences Review: From RM 666,000 — Worth Buying?

Aras Residences is WCT's two-tower, 1,272-home serviced apartment project in WCity OUG, next to The Maple Residences, with an 850 sq ft two-bedroom and a 1,062 sq ft three-bedroom from RM 666,000 and completion expected in Q4 2029. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, both layouts, what similar homes nearby sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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Arte Solaris Review: From RM 580,000 — Worth Buying?

Arte Solaris is a palace-themed, 52-level tower at the entrance to Solaris, Mont Kiara, with 433 office suites and 170 duplex serviced apartments, and completion expected in Q4 2026. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Ascott Star Review: From RM 1,655,704 — Worth Buying?

Ascott Star Residence is the upper part, Levels 35 to 56, of the completed third tower of Star Residences on Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, with The Ascott Limited running serviced residences on the floors below. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, recorded sales, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Aster Hill Sri Petaling Review: From RM 569,000 — Worth Buying?

Aster Hill is UOA Development's two-block, 1,150-unit project in Sri Petaling, where every home is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom suite of 846 to 1,077 sq ft, from RM 569,000, expected in 2027. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what similar homes nearby sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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Aurum Suites Review: From RM 417,545 — Worth Buying?

Aurum Suites is a single 49-storey block of 456 suites in Sri Petaling, part of the Aurum Business Centre, with a 527 sq ft one-bedroom and a 679 sq ft two-bedroom from RM 417,545 and a covered walkway of about 600 m to Taman Naga Emas MRT. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, both layouts, what similar homes nearby sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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Bangsar Hill Park Review: From RM 1,123,000 — Worth Buying?

Bangsar Hill Park is a three-phase development on Lorong Maarof, Bangsar. Phase 1, Verdura (Towers D and E), was completed in 2025; Phase 2, Talisa (Towers B and C), is under construction and expected in 2028. This review sets out the checked facts for each phase, what is nearby, the layouts, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Bangsar Hill Park vs Khaya: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Bangsar Hill Park and Khaya Residences are two Bangsar projects about 1.5 to 1.6 km apart, from RM 1,123,000 (Talisa) and RM 785,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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New Launches in Bangsar 2026: Prices & Full List

I track 9 projects in Bangsar and Bangsar South: 8 residential projects from RM 450,000 at Laurel Residence to RM 1,745,000 at 111 Menerung, plus one office tower. Three are completed and the rest are expected between 2026 and 2030. This guide compares every one on starting price, price per square foot, size, units, completion and distance to the nearest station, with figures checked and updated in September 2026.

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Reviews • 9 min read

Branniganz vs Phoeniz Suites: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Branniganz and Phoeniz Suites are two furnished EXSIM short-stay (Airbnb) investment towers in the KL city centre, about 2.2 km apart. This comparison puts their prices, layouts, monthly fees, transit and nearby sales side by side, and says which suits which investor.

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New Launches in Bukit Jalil 2026: Prices & Full List

I track 7 new condominium projects in Bukit Jalil, from RM 422,500 at The Kingswoodz to RM 1,209,100 at Park Green Pavilion, all expected to complete between 2027 and 2029. This guide compares every one on starting price, price per square foot, size, number of units, completion and distance to the LRT, with figures checked and updated in September 2026.

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Centrix vs Phoeniz Suites: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Centrix The Station is an 857-home tower built above Dang Wangi LRT, and Phoeniz Suites is a 394-suite short-stay (Airbnb) investment tower near Ampang Park MRT, about 1.7 km apart. This comparison puts their prices, layouts, monthly fees, transit and nearby sales side by side.

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Conlay vs Pavilion Square: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Conlay is a completed 491-home tower about 230 m in a straight line from Conlay MRT; Pavilion Square is a 960-home launch with a link bridge to Pavilion KL, expected in Q3 2029. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot, monthly fees and nearby sales and rents side by side.

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DAWN KL City Centre Review: From RM 717,000 — Worth Buying?

DAWN KL City Centre is a 69-storey development of 960 units about 385 m from the Petronas Twin Towers, with 468 lifestyle suites on the lower floors and 492 serviced apartments above, expected in April 2029. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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DIVINE KL City Centre Review 2026: Price & Who It Suits

DIVINE KL City Centre is a new 83-storey serviced-apartment tower of 1,033 homes off Jalan Saloma, about 400 m from the Petronas Twin Towers, with a pool on Level 80 and a proposed rooftop bar above it. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Eaton Residences Review: From RM 1,800,000 — Worth Buying?

Eaton Residences is a completed 52-storey tower of 632 serviced residences at 28 Jalan Kia Peng, with a cantilevered sky pool on Level 51. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, recorded sales, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Eaton Residences vs Conlay: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Eaton Residences and Conlay are completed towers about 0.1 km apart in KL City Centre, both a short walk from Conlay MRT. Eaton has the lower price per square foot, its own resale record and homes up to 2,982 sq ft; Conlay is newer, smaller at 491 homes, and has the lower entry price.

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EDEN Taman Duta Review: From RM 7.9 Million — Worth Buying?

EDEN Taman Duta is BRDB's low-density development of 146 homes in eight blocks of 5 to 7 storeys on 12.25 acres, from 5,296 to 19,041 sq ft and RM 7.9 million to RM 28 million. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what large homes nearby sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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Enlace Suites II Review: From RM 758,400 — Worth Buying?

Enlace Suites II is IJM Land's 38-storey tower of 290 serviced suites in Pantai Sentral Park, beside the Bukit Kerinchi Forest Reserve, with twelve layouts from a 506 sq ft studio to a 2,034 sq ft five-bedroom roof terrace duplex, from RM 758,400. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what similar homes nearby sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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Est8 @ Seputeh Review: From RM 529,000 — Worth Buying?

Est8 @ Seputeh is Eupe's 821-unit serviced apartment development on Jalan Syed Putra, about 300 m from Mid Valley Megamall and about 360 m in a straight line from Mid Valley KTM, with homes from 543 to 1,947 sq ft from RM 529,000, expected in 2026. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what similar homes nearby sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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Gen Starz Residences Review: From RM 593,000 — Worth Buying?

Gen Starz Residences is a single 44-storey block of 360 serviced apartments on Old Klang Road, 650 to 874 sq ft, from RM 593,000, with 10 units on each floor. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what similar homes next door sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 9 min read

Golden Crown vs Core Residence: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Golden Crown and Core Residence @ TRX both connect to the TRX MRT interchange and sit about 0.5 km apart: one is under construction with completion expected in 2026, the other was completed in 2024. This comparison puts their prices, layouts, monthly fees, location and nearby sales side by side.

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Jewel by Oxley vs CloutHaus: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Jewel by Oxley and CloutHaus are two city-centre towers about 0.8 km apart near the Twin Towers: one completed in 2025 with 267 homes, the other expected in 2029 with 615 homes facing the Twin Towers. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Khaya vs Parkside Residence: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Khaya Residences and Parkside Residence are two new Bangsar towers about 2.0 km apart, from RM 785,000 and RM 665,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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New Launches in KL City Centre 2026: Prices & Full List

I track 20 projects in KL City Centre, including Bukit Bintang, TRX, Jalan Ampang and Jalan Sultan Ismail: 19 residential and serviced-suite projects from RM 688,000 to RM 1,897,000, plus one office tower. Nine are already completed and the rest are expected between 2026 and 2032. This guide compares every one on starting price, price per square foot, size, units, completion and distance to the nearest station, with figures checked and updated in September 2026.

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Laurel Residence Review: From RM 450,000 — Worth Buying?

Laurel Residence is a pair of 42-storey towers with 1,260 homes on Jalan Kerinchi in Bangsar South, beside Nexus and the 6-acre park, from RM 450,000. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against recorded sales nearby, and my view on who it suits.

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Laurel Residence vs River Park: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Laurel Residence and River Park are two Bangsar South projects about 1.1 km apart, from RM 450,000 and RM 604,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Lucentia Residences Review: From RM 782,000 — Worth Buying?

Lucentia Residences is the completed first residential project in Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC): two conjoined towers of 47 and 35 storeys with 668 serviced suites, beside LaLaport and the BBCC transit hub. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, recorded sales, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Lunar Seputeh Review: From RM 607,800 — Worth Buying?

Lunar Seputeh is the third phase of MRCB's 9 Seputeh development off Old Klang Road: one 50-storey tower of 483 homes from 683 to 1,646 sq ft, from RM 607,800, expected in 2030. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what similar homes next door sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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M Aurora Review: From RM 339,000 — Worth Buying?

M Aurora is Mah Sing's two-tower, 1,544-unit serviced residence on Old Klang Road, from RM 339,000 for 556 to 1,019 sq ft, about 410 m in a straight line from Jalan Templer KTM. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what similar homes next door sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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M Aurora vs Gen Starz: Price, Size & Which to Pick

M Aurora and Gen Starz Residences are new serviced residences about 1.8 km apart on Old Klang Road. M Aurora is the big, lower-priced Mah Sing project with up to 4 bedrooms; Gen Starz is a single block of 360 homes, 10 per floor, expected sooner, in September 2028.

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OAKA Residences vs Park Green: Price, Size & Which to Pick

OAKA Residences and Park Green are two lower-density Bukit Jalil launches about 1.3 km apart. OAKA has 350 homes at 7 per floor, about 840 m in a straight line from Sri Petaling LRT; Park Green has larger homes and a bridge into Pavilion Bukit Jalil.

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New Launches in Old Klang Road 2026: Prices & Full List

I track 9 residential projects around Old Klang Road, Seputeh, OUG and Taman Desa, from RM 339,000 at M Aurora to RM 825,000 at The Atas Residences. Two are completed and the rest are expected between 2026 and 2030. This guide compares every one on starting price, price per square foot, size, units, completion and distance to the nearest station, with figures checked and updated in September 2026.

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Orion vs Pavilion Square: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Orion Residence is a completed 298-home tower in Bukit Bintang; Pavilion Square is a 960-home launch about 0.3 km away, expected in Q3 2029. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot, monthly fees and nearby sales and rents side by side.

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Orion Residence vs Royal Lexis: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Orion Residence in Bukit Bintang and Royal Lexis on Jalan Sultan Ismail are about 1.5 km apart: one a completed, fully furnished tower of 298 homes, the other a hotel-managed tower expected in 2029 where every residence has a private pool. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Park Green vs Queenswoodz: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Park Green and The Queenswoodz are two Bukit Jalil launches about 0.9 km apart. Park Green is the larger-home building with its own bridge into Pavilion Bukit Jalil; The Queenswoodz starts lower and is closer to the LRT.

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Pavilion Square vs CloutHaus: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Pavilion Square and CloutHaus are two city-centre towers expected in 2029, about 1.2 km apart. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot, monthly fees and nearby sales and rents side by side.

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Queenswoodz vs Kingswoodz: Price, Size & Which to Pick

The Queenswoodz and The Kingswoodz are neighbouring EXSIM launches in Bukit Jalil, about 590 m and about 470 m in a straight line from Awan Besar LRT. Kingswoodz is the cheaper, smaller-unit building; Queenswoodz starts at 2 + 1 bedrooms and runs to 1,410 sq ft.

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Ren Residence vs Ayanna: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Ren Residence and Ayanna are two family-sized Bukit Jalil launches about 1.5 km apart. Ren has the lower price per square foot and is closer to Alam Sutera LRT; Ayanna has the bigger homes, the lower fee and the earlier completion.

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River Park Bangsar South Review 2026: Price & Who It Suits

River Park is Malton's three-tower, 1,332-home condominium on Jalan Pantai Dalam at the Bangsar South end, with 2- and 3-bedroom homes from 812 to 1,180 sq ft and a target completion of Q3 2026. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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River Park vs Khaya Residences: Price, Size & Which to Pick

River Park and Khaya Residences are about 1.0 km apart in a straight line, from RM 604,000 and RM 785,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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Reviews • 8 min read

Royal Lexis vs CloutHaus: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Royal Lexis and CloutHaus are two KL City Centre towers expected in 2029: one with a private pool in every unit, the other directly facing the Petronas Twin Towers. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot, monthly fees and nearby sales and rents side by side.

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SWNK HOUZE Review: From RM 705,000 — Worth Buying?

SWNK HOUZE is a 441-unit serviced-residence tower in Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC), with pedestrian links to the BBCC transit hub and LaLaport. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Tangen Residences Review: From RM 659,000 — Worth Buying?

Tangen Residences is a single 49-storey tower of 413 condominium homes in Taman Sri Sinar, North Kiara, with 3- and 4-bedroom layouts from 1,033 to 1,582 sq ft, from RM 659,000, and completion expected in Q4 2027. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what homes next door sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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Times Square 2 Review: From RM 688,000 — Worth Buying?

Times Square 2 is a single tower of 629 serviced residences on Jalan Imbi, next to Berjaya Times Square, with link bridges to the mall and to LaLaport BBCC. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Times Square 2 vs Branniganz: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Times Square 2 and Branniganz are two new towers on Jalan Imbi, Bukit Bintang, about 0.4 km apart, from RM 688,000 and RM 803,500. Times Square 2 is a home or long-let buy; Branniganz is built as a short-stay (Airbnb) investment. This comparison puts their checked facts side by side.

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Reviews • 10 min read

Times Square 2 vs SWNK HOUZE: Price, Size & Which to Pick

Times Square 2 and SWNK HOUZE are two new Bukit Bintang towers about 0.3 km apart, from RM 688,000 and RM 705,000. This comparison puts their checked facts, layouts, price per square foot and monthly cost side by side.

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TRIA Seputeh Review: From RM 736,800 — Worth Buying?

TRIA Seputeh is MRCB's completed second phase of 9 Seputeh off Old Klang Road: three towers and a block of riverfront villas, 734 homes from 764 to 4,575 sq ft, from RM 736,800. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, what units in the building actually sold for, and my view on who it suits.

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The Vividz Review: From RM 446,400 — Worth Buying?

The Vividz @ Bukit Jalil is EXSIM's two-tower, 1,138-home development in KL Wellness City, with 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom homes from 484 to 915 sq ft and completion expected in 2029. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Vividz vs Kingswoodz: Price, Size & Which to Pick

The Vividz and The Kingswoodz are EXSIM launches in Bukit Jalil with almost matching 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom layouts. The Kingswoodz is cheaper, about 470 m in a straight line from Awan Besar LRT and expected in 2028; The Vividz sits inside KL Wellness City, closer to Pavilion Bukit Jalil, and is expected in 2029.

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Vividz vs Queenswoodz: Price, Size & Which to Pick

The Vividz and The Queenswoodz are EXSIM launches in Bukit Jalil, both expected around 2029 and within about RM 12 psf of each other at their starting figures. The Vividz starts lower, with 1-bedroom homes, inside KL Wellness City; The Queenswoodz starts at 2 + 1 bedrooms, runs to 1,410 sq ft and is about 590 m in a straight line from Awan Besar LRT.

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Jewel by Oxley Review: From RM 1,784,000 — Worth Buying?

Jewel by Oxley is the lowest-density of the three towers at Oxley Towers on Jalan Ampang: 267 homes over 49 floors, completed in 2025, from RM 1,784,000. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Royal Lexis Review: From RM 1,897,000 — Worth Buying?

Royal Lexis is a hotel-managed, 66-storey tower on Jalan Sultan Ismail where each of the 371 residences has a private pool on its balcony, from RM 1,897,000 for 573 to 1,225 sq ft and about 70 m in a straight line from Bukit Nanas monorail. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Conlay Review: From RM 1,460,000 — Worth Buying?

Conlay is a completed 51-storey tower of 491 homes on Jalan Conlay by Eastern & Oriental and Mitsui Fudosan, designed by Kerry Hill Architects, with units from 743 to 1,335 sq ft from RM 1,460,000. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Parkside Residence Review: From RM 665,000 — Worth Buying?

Parkside Residence is the first residential tower at Setia Federal Hill, with 693 homes from 485 to 1,325 sq ft, from RM 665,000, a five-acre central park at its feet and Bangsar LRT about 470 m away in a straight line. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Ayanna Bukit Jalil Review: From RM 753,000 — Worth Buying?

Ayanna Resort Residences is a pair of 42 and 44-storey towers on Jalan Mas, Bukit Jalil, with 824 homes from 1,155 to 2,453 sq ft, from RM 753,000. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Branniganz Review: From RM 803,500 — Worth Buying?

Branniganz Suites is EXSIM's 50-storey, 759-unit tower on Jalan Imbi in Bukit Bintang, from RM 803,500 for 344 to 678 sq ft. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Centrix The Station Review: From RM 907,800 — Worth Buying?

Centrix The Station is a 47-storey tower of 857 homes on Jalan Ampang, built directly above Dang Wangi LRT station, with units from 564 to 1,187 sq ft from RM 907,800. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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CloutHaus Review: From RM 1,548,800 — Worth Buying?

CloutHaus is a 66-storey tower of 615 residences on Jalan P. Ramlee, directly facing the Petronas Twin Towers, with 18 layouts from 549 to 1,216 sq ft from RM 1,548,800. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Core Residence @ TRX Review 2026: Price & Who It Suits

Core Residence @ TRX is a completed development of 580 homes in Towers 1 and 2 inside Tun Razak Exchange, from about RM 1.44 million. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Golden Crown TRX Review: From RM 1,280,000 — Worth Buying?

Golden Crown Residence is a 60-storey tower of 490 homes on Jalan Tun Razak, next door to Tun Razak Exchange, with a basement tunnel into the TRX MRT interchange and units from 624 to 1,238 sq ft from RM 1,280,000. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Khaya Residences Review: From RM 785,000 — Worth Buying?

Khaya Residences is a 61-storey tower of 795 homes on Jalan Bangsar, from RM 785,000, with 19 layouts from 630 to 1,321 sq ft and Kerinchi and Abdullah Hukum LRT within a short walk. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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The Kingswoodz Review: From RM 422,500 — Worth Buying?

The Kingswoodz is EXSIM's three-tower, 1,558-unit development in Bukit Jalil, from RM 422,500 for 474 to 904 sq ft. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 10 min read

OAKA Residences Review: From RM 836,000 — Worth Buying?

OAKA Residences is a 350-unit condominium of two 30-storey blocks on 2.2 acres in Bukit Jalil, by Berjaya Hartanah, from RM 836,000 for 882 to 1,509 sq ft. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 9 min read

Orion Residence Review: From RM 1,450,000 — Worth Buying?

Orion Residence is a completed 46-storey tower of only 298 fully furnished homes on Jalan Gading, off Jalan Bukit Bintang, from RM 1,450,000 for 491 to 1,329 sq ft. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 9 min read

Park Green Review: From RM 1,209,100 — Worth Buying?

Park Green is a 47-storey, two-tower development of 453 large homes inside Pavilion Bukit Jalil, from RM 1,209,100 for 1,201 to 1,905 sq ft, with its own bridge into the mall. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 11 min read

Pavilion Square Review: From RM 1,319,000 — Worth Buying?

Pavilion Square is a 67-storey tower of 960 residences on Jalan Raja Chulan, with its own link bridge into Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 9 min read

Phoeniz Suites Review: From RM 1,016,400 — Worth Buying?

Phoeniz Suites is EXSIM's 53-storey tower of 394 suites from 484 to 678 sq ft in the KL city centre, from RM 1,016,400 (about RM 2,100 psf) and about 350 m in a straight line from Ampang Park MRT. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 10 min read

Queenswoodz Review: From RM 723,300 — Worth Buying?

The Queenswoodz is EXSIM's two-tower, 1,004-unit development in Bukit Jalil, from RM 723,300 for 807 to 1,410 sq ft, with nothing smaller than a 2 + 1 bedroom. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Reviews • 9 min read

Ren Residence Review: From RM 537,000 — Worth Buying?

Ren Residence is a pair of 52-storey towers in Bukit Jalil with 1,260 family homes of 920 to 1,680 sq ft, from RM 537,000 (from about RM 584 psf) and about 650 m in a straight line from Alam Sutera LRT. This review sets out the checked project facts, what is nearby, each layout, price per square foot against its neighbours, and my view on who it suits.

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Guides • 5 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Foreigner Property Ownership in Malaysia (2026)

A comprehensive analysis describing ownership titles, eligibility filters, minimum pricing, MM2H tiers, stamp duties, and progressive steps for international buyers in Malaysia.

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Market Outlook • 4 min read

The Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link: What It Changes for Property

The definitive guide to the Johor-Singapore RTS Link, assessing capacity, timelines, terminal hubs, customs integration, and real estate investments within the close corridor.

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Market Outlook • 3 min read

Johor Property in 2026: Where I Think the Value Is

What the RTS Link and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone mean for Johor property, where unsold stock is still a concern, and what foreign buyers need to know.

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Investment • 4 min read

How I Think About Property Investment in Malaysia

How I think about property investment in Malaysia: dual-key layouts, buying near transport, financing and RPGT, and where branded residences fit.

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Guides • 4 min read

Freehold vs Leasehold in Malaysia: What Actually Changes

A practical guide comparing the legal definitions, transactional delays, bank financing approvals, and long-term resale valuations of both titles.

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Financing • 3 min read

Getting a Home Loan in Malaysia as a Foreigner

How foreign buyers can prepare for a mortgage from a Malaysian bank: what decides the margin of finance, a document checklist, and the costs around the loan.

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Investment • 3 min read

The Five Areas I Show Buyers First

Five areas I show buyers first: what drives demand in each, who buys there, and what to check before you commit.

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Investment • 3 min read

Is Johor Property a Good Investment? An Honest Look

An objective deep dive comparing past oversupply narratives with the current economic reality. We analyze demand factors, transport nodes, and risk mitigation.

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Market Outlook • 3 min read

The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone: What It Means for Property

The JS-SEZ agreement was signed on 7 January 2025. How QR-code clearance, tax incentives for companies and knowledge workers, and corporate relocations could drive housing demand in Johor.

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Financials • 4 min read

Long-Term Tenancy or Short Stays: Which Makes More From a Unit?

Should you rent your property to a secure, long-term corporate tenant, or should you operate a high-yield short-term vacation rental on Airbnb? We compare the final net profits side-by-side.

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