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Dual-key property

Dual-key property in Malaysia

56 projects with dual-key layouts on record. A dual-key unit splits one home into two lockable parts, so you can live in one side and rent out the other, or let both.

Before you shortlist

How a dual-key unit works

  • One title, two doors. A dual-key unit is usually a larger main unit plus a studio, behind a shared entrance lobby. Each part has its own lockable door and bathroom; often only the main part has a full kitchen.
  • One owner, one set of charges. It is a single strata unit: one title, one maintenance fee, one sinking fund and one property assessment. Check whether the two parts have separate electricity meters.
  • Rental use. Owners often rent the studio and live in the main unit, or let both to different tenants. Check the house rules for short-term letting before you rely on it.
  • Resale. Dual-key layouts suit investors and multigenerational families, but the buyer pool is narrower than for a standard unit. Look at how similar units have sold in the same building.

Dual-key availability on each card is as recorded by the developer or official listings. Not every unit in these projects is dual-key; ask which stacks are.

The projects

Johor 25

Hitown Oasis (Residensi Oasis)FREEHOLD

Johor · JB city centre

Hitown Oasis (Residensi Oasis)

Freehold · 513–1,191 sq ft · RM649k–3.08m on permit

Walk to the RTS Link · Half built

RM649k–3.08m on permitKeys Mar 2028

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Residensi GenFREEHOLD

Johor · JB city centre

Residensi Gen

Freehold · 497–1,930 sq ft · ~750 m to JB Sentral

Walk to JB Sentral · A wide range of layouts

RM563k–2.14m on permitKeys Jan 2029~750 m to JB Sentral and CIQ

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R&F Princess Cove Phase 2FREEHOLD📷 8

Johor · JB city centre

R&F Princess Cove Phase 2

Freehold · 468–1,471 sq ft · Completed 2024

Covered walk to the checkpoint · No construction risk

RM550k–2.46m on permitCompleted~650 m to the CIQ

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Causewayz Square @ JBCCFREEHOLD📷 10

Johor · JB city centre

Causewayz Square @ JBCC

Freehold (Axis, Brixton adverts) · 366–850 sq ft · keys due Nov 2030

Close to the CIQ · Dual-key layouts

RM594k–1.32m on permitKeys Nov 2030

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UOA Residensi AetheraFREEHOLD

Johor · JB city centre

UOA Residensi Aethera

Freehold · 650–2,594 sq ft · From RM996,200 on permit

Foreigner-friendly by price · Close to the RTS Link

RM996k–4.29m on permitKeys Aug 2030~400 m to RTS Link Bukit Chagar

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Gen SferaFREEHOLD📷 3

Johor · JB city centre

Gen Sfera

Freehold · 459–755 sq ft · keys due Feb 2030

Walk to JB Sentral and the RTS · Compact, rental-focused units

RM609k–1.12m on permitKeys Feb 2030~440 m to JB Sentral

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BotanikaLEASEHOLD📷 3

Johor · Mount Austin, Tebrau

Botanika

Leasehold 99 years · 1,126–1,488 sq ft · Completed, low maintenance fee

Space for families · A low maintenance fee

Completed

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Macrolink MediniFREEHOLD📷 4

Johor · Iskandar Puteri

Macrolink Medini

Private lease · 506–1,119 sq ft · Completed 2019

Ready to move in · Medini location

Completed

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Monterra @ Solaris TebrauLEASEHOLD

Johor · Mount Austin, Tebrau

Monterra @ Solaris Tebrau

Leasehold 99 years · 579–903 sq ft · From RM420k

Dual-key options · A mall and medical centre on site

From RM420k (developer)

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Mandolin ResidenceFREEHOLD📷 4

Johor · Mount Austin, Tebrau

Mandolin Residence

Freehold · 528–1,017 sq ft · RM450k–888k on permit

An established township · A wide choice of sizes

RM450k–888k on permitKeys Feb 2030

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The Straits View DuoFREEHOLD📷 8

Johor · Permas Jaya, Masai

The Straits View Duo

Freehold · 654–1,291 sq ft · From about RM398,000

Family sizes · Established township

About RM398k–710k (developer)

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Sunway Citrine ResidencesLEASEHOLD📷 4

Johor · Iskandar Puteri

Sunway Citrine Residences

Leasehold to 2141 · 626–1,528 sq ft · Completed 2017

School and shops on the doorstep · Partly furnished

From RM718k (developer)Completed

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M Grand MinoriFREEHOLD📷 6

Johor · JB city centre

M Grand Minori

Freehold · 403–835 sq ft · RM437k–1.00m on permit

Near the RTS Link · Compact, rental-friendly units

RM437k–1.00m on permitKeys Jul 2030~3 km to RTS Link Bukit Chagar

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Austin RegencyFREEHOLD📷 3

Johor · Mount Austin, Johor Bahru

Austin Regency

Freehold · 490–1,317 sq ft · Taman Austin Perdana

Hospital and malls close by · Studios to dual-key units

Completed1.6 km to Hospital Sultan Ismail

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One Sentral Serviced ResidenceFREEHOLD

Johor · Nusa Sentral, Iskandar Puteri

One Sentral Serviced Residence

Freehold · 426 units · Jalan Sentral Utama

Mid-priced and freehold · Plenty of tenants

RM380k lowest asking price, Oct 2026Completed

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Trellis ResidencesFREEHOLD📷 4

Johor · JB city centre, Johor Bahru

Trellis Residences

Freehold · 295 sq ft and up · Jalan Abdul Rahman Andak

Newly completed · Lower entry prices

Completed

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Residensi SkyOneFREEHOLD

Johor · JB city centre

Residensi SkyOne

Freehold · about 463–1,270 sq ft · keys due Mar 2031

Next to the RTS Link · City-centre address

RM374k–10.65m on permitKeys Mar 2031~300 m to RTS Link

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Residensi SenyumJB city centre
FREEHOLD

Johor · JB city centre

Residensi Senyum

Freehold · 3-bedroom units · keys due Apr 2029

Family-sized units · Near the RTS Link

RM513k–1.5m on permitKeys Apr 2029

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Residensi SinaranJB city centre
FREEHOLD

Johor · JB city centre

Residensi Sinaran

Freehold (per listings) · 226–947 sq ft · From RM157k on permit

Low entry price · Nearly built

RM157k–855k on permitKeys Aug 2027

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8Scape Residences @ SuteraTaman Perling, Johor Bahru
FREEHOLD

Johor · Taman Perling, Johor Bahru

8Scape Residences @ Sutera

Freehold · 808–1,651 sq ft · Jalan Sutera Kuning, Taman Perling

Freehold, in a big development · Malls nearby

Completed

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D'PristineMedini, Iskandar Puteri
LEASEHOLD

Johor · Medini, Iskandar Puteri

D'Pristine

Leasehold · 644–1,416 sq ft · Opposite Legoland

Next to Legoland and Mall of Medini · Low entry prices

Completed

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HavonaTaman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru
FREEHOLD

Johor · Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru

Havona

Freehold · From 953 sq ft · Jalan Mutiara Emas Utama

Freehold, with dual-key layouts · Larger two-bedroom units

Completed

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Puteri Cove ResidencesPuteri Harbour, Iskandar Puteri
FREEHOLD

Johor · Puteri Harbour, Iskandar Puteri

Puteri Cove Residences

Freehold · 1,054 units · Persiaran Tanjung

Freehold, with many layouts · A marina-side address

From RM379k asking price, PropertyGuruCompleted

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Sky Loft Premium SuitesBukit Indah, Iskandar Puteri
FREEHOLD

Johor · Bukit Indah, Iskandar Puteri

Sky Loft Premium Suites

Freehold · 833 sq ft and up · Taman Bukit Indah

An established township · Dual-key option

Completed

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Twin GalaxyTaman Abad, Johor Bahru
FREEHOLD

Johor · Taman Abad, Johor Bahru

Twin Galaxy

Freehold · 560 sq ft and up · Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir

Close to the Causeway · Freehold, with a wide size spread

Completed

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Kuala Lumpur 8

The Park Sky ResidenceFREEHOLD

Kuala Lumpur · Bukit Jalil

The Park Sky Residence

Freehold · 868–1,565 sq ft · Bukit Jalil City

Pavilion Bukit Jalil nearby · A dual-key layout

Completed450 m to Pavilion Bukit Jalil

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Bukit Bintang City CentreLEASEHOLD📷 7

Kuala Lumpur · Jalan Hang Tuah, Kuala Lumpur

Bukit Bintang City Centre

Leasehold · 454–882 sq ft · 1–2 bed

Three rail lines at the door · Central distances

Completed1.1 km to Tun Razak Exchange

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Expressionz Professional SuitesLEASEHOLD📷 8

Kuala Lumpur · Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur

Expressionz Professional Suites

Leasehold · 2 towers · 643–1,405 sq ft · 1–3 bed

Designed for home offices · Rooftop facilities with city views

Completed~1 km to Istana Budaya

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Laurel ResidenceLEASEHOLD

Kuala Lumpur · Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur

Laurel Residence

Leasehold · 495–903 sq ft · 2–3 bed

Inside Bangsar South · Green space close by

120 m to a 6-acre park

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Orion ResidenceFREEHOLD📷 4

Kuala Lumpur · Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

Orion Residence

Freehold · 46 storeys · 491–1,329 sq ft

Central Bukit Bintang · 46 storeys of city views

Completed

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Sentral SuitesLEASEHOLD📷 7

Kuala Lumpur · KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur

Sentral Suites

Leasehold · 650–1,166 sq ft · 1–3 bed

At the main rail hub · Sky gardens and pools

Completed

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The FennelFREEHOLD📷 4

Kuala Lumpur · Sentul East, Sentul

The Fennel

Freehold · 916 units · 2+1 to 4 bed

Rail on the doorstep · Pools between the towers

RM633 psf recorded median, 48 monthsCompleted

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Tria SeputehLEASEHOLD📷 6

Kuala Lumpur · Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur

Tria Seputeh

Leasehold · 764–4,575 sq ft · ~RM955 psf transacted

A large green deck · Privacy and security

Completed

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Selangor 9

Akasa Cheras SouthFREEHOLD

Selangor · Cheras South, Seri Kembangan

Akasa Cheras South

Freehold · 850–2,048 sq ft · ~RM635 psf transacted

Large recreation space · Freehold, family sizes

Completed~2 km to MRT stations in Balakong

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Gamuda GardensLEASEHOLD📷 7

Selangor · Gamuda Gardens, Rawang

Gamuda Gardens

Leasehold · 550–900 sq ft · 1–3 bed

Township amenities · An affordable entry

Completed

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Icon Residenz @ Icon CityLEASEHOLD

Selangor · SS8, Petaling Jaya

Icon Residenz @ Icon City

Leasehold · 550–1,820 sq ft · Icon City, SS8

Two Komuter stations nearby · On the Federal Highway and LDP

From RM350k asking, Oct 2026Completed

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LakeFront ResidenceFREEHOLD

Selangor · Cyberjaya

LakeFront Residence

Freehold · 950–1,568 sq ft · Cyberjaya

Family space for less · Schools close by

Completed

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M Aurora @ Old Klang RoadFREEHOLD

Selangor · Old Klang Road, Petaling Jaya

M Aurora @ Old Klang Road

Freehold · New launch · 556–1,019 sq ft · 1–4 bed

Freehold on a residential title · From 1 to 4 bedrooms

Completed

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Mahogany ResidencesLEASEHOLD📷 5

Selangor · Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya

Mahogany Residences

Leasehold · 903–1,623 sq ft · 2–3 bed

Next to the forest reserve · Family-sized layouts

Completed

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Sunway SereneLEASEHOLD📷 3

Selangor · SS8 Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya

Sunway Serene

Leasehold · 892–1,788 sq ft · Kelana Jaya lakefront

Lake and golf course outlook · A large facility deck

Completed

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Setia City ResidencesSetia Alam, Shah Alam
FREEHOLD

Selangor · Setia Alam, Shah Alam

Setia City Residences

Freehold · 858–1,221 sq ft · Setia City, Setia Alam

Next door to Setia City Mall · Resort-style pool deck

Completed

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Sunway GEO ResidencesBandar Sunway, Subang Jaya
LEASEHOLD

Selangor · Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya

Sunway GEO Residences

Leasehold · 829–1,496 sq ft · Sunway South Quay

Sunway City on the doorstep · Car-free links

Completed

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Penang 2

Negeri Sembilan 1

Melaka 1

Perak 1

Pahang 1

Sabah 5

Sarawak 3

Every card opens the project page with its sources. Status and prices change: ask for the latest before you offer.

Straight answers

Frequently asked questions

Is a dual-key unit one property or two?

One. It is a single strata unit on one title, so it counts as one purchase for loans, stamp duty and the foreign-buyer threshold.

Can I rent out both parts separately?

Usually yes, under your own tenancy agreements, but check the management rules and whether short-term rentals are allowed in that building.

Do dual-key units cost more?

They are larger than a standard unit of the same bedroom count, so the price is higher, but the price per sq ft is often similar. Compare rent from both parts against one larger standard unit.

General information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Checked October 2026.

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