Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

A new launch is a project sold by the developer before or during construction, rather than resold by a previous owner. Buyers sign a Sale and Purchase Agreement with the developer, progress payments are released to the developer in stages as construction advances, and the unit is handed over at Vacant Possession. Most projects we list are new launches across Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor, Penang, Perak, Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan and Sabah.

Freehold land is held in perpetuity, with no expiry on the title. Leasehold land is granted by the state for a fixed term, most commonly 99 years, after which the term must be renewed through the state authority. Freehold titles generally transfer more easily because leasehold transfers need state consent, which takes additional time. Both are legally sound forms of ownership. Every project page on this website states the tenure in its Project Information table.

It means the land is held under a commercial title, but the development is still governed by the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act. Serviced apartments and serviced residences are commonly built this way. The practical effects are that the buyer receives the protections the HDA gives to housing purchasers, while utility and assessment rates are charged at commercial rather than residential tariffs. Always confirm the exact title status in the Sale and Purchase Agreement.

A condominium sits on land with a residential title, while a serviced apartment or serviced residence usually sits on land with a commercial title. Day to day, the layouts and facilities can look identical. The differences show up in utility and assessment rates, which are charged at commercial rates for serviced apartments, and sometimes in financing terms. The land title for each project we list is shown in its Project Information table.

Yes. Foreign buyers may purchase residential property in Malaysia, subject to a minimum purchase price set individually by each state, and subject to state consent for the transfer. The minimum threshold differs between states and can differ between property types within the same state, so it should be checked for the specific project and state before committing. Some titles, such as Malay Reserve land and Bumiputera lots, are not available to foreign buyers.

Vacant Possession is the point at which the developer hands the completed unit over to the buyer, with keys released and the Defect Liability Period beginning. The target VP date is stated in the Sale and Purchase Agreement. Project pages on this website show the expected completion where the developer has published it, and completion targets can shift, so the SPA date is the one that governs.

The Defect Liability Period is the window after Vacant Possession during which the developer is responsible for repairing defects in the unit at no cost to the buyer. Under the standard housing development schedules this period runs for 24 months from the date of Vacant Possession. Defects should be reported in writing within that window, with photographs, so there is a record of the claim.

Beyond the purchase itself, buyers should budget for legal fees on the Sale and Purchase Agreement, legal fees on the loan documentation, stamp duty on the transfer of ownership, stamp duty on the loan agreement, valuation and disbursement charges, and later the maintenance charges and sinking fund once the building is handed over. Developers sometimes absorb part of these on new launches, and what is covered varies by project.

The usual sequence is a booking form with a booking fee to reserve a specific unit, followed by loan application and approval, then signing of the Sale and Purchase Agreement, usually within about 14 to 21 days of booking. After that the bank releases progress payments to the developer as each construction stage is certified. Terms differ between developers, so confirm the refund conditions on the booking fee before paying.

Financing margin depends on the bank's assessment of your income, existing commitments, credit record and the number of housing loans you already hold, as well as the bank's own valuation of the unit. It is not fixed by the developer or by us. The practical step is to get an indicative approval from a bank before booking, so the unit and the loan are matched from the start.

A Bumiputera lot is a unit that the state requires to be reserved for Bumiputera purchasers as a condition of the development approval. If the quota is not taken up, the developer may apply to the state to release the unit to the open market, and that release requires state approval. Because the process depends on the state authority, timelines vary. Whether a specific unit carries this condition should be confirmed with the developer.

The Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System Link is a rail crossing between Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru and Woodlands North in Singapore, intended to relieve traffic on the Causeway. CIQ refers to the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine complex at the Johor end of the Causeway. Distance to these two points is a common consideration for buyers who commute across the border, which is why Johor Bahru listings state it.

No. On new launch projects the developer appoints and pays the marketing agency, so our service costs the buyer nothing. You still pay your own legal fees and stamp duties, and those go to your solicitor and to the government, not to us.

Every project page on this website has a WhatsApp button that opens a direct chat with us. Send the project name and we will confirm the current availability, unit types still open, the developer's latest package and a showroom appointment. We cover projects across Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor, Penang, Perak, Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan and Sabah.