Seller guide · Melaka
Selling your property in Melaka
What you receive depends on the agent fee, legal fee, Real Property Gains Tax and what is still owed to the bank. This guide sets out each cost, the usual timeline and the recorded prices in Melaka, so you can price with evidence.
Seller costs
What comes off the sale price
| Cost | Typical amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Agent fee | Up to 3% plus 8% SST | Maximum allowed by the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers; agreed in writing. |
| Your lawyer’s fee | 1.25% of the first RM500,000, 1% of the next RM7 million, plus SST | Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023; minimum RM500. |
| RPGT | 0% to 30% of the gain | Depends on how long you have owned it; see below. |
| Loan redemption | Outstanding loan plus any early settlement fee | Check your loan’s lock-in period. |
| Outstanding bills | Maintenance, sinking fund, quit rent, assessment | Settled or apportioned to completion. |
Tax
RPGT: how long you have owned it matters
| Year of disposal | Citizen or PR | Malaysian company | Foreigner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 3 years | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| 4th year | 20% | 20% | 30% |
| 5th year | 15% | 15% | 30% |
| 6th year onwards | 0% | 10% | 10% |
Real Property Gains Tax on the chargeable gain. Individuals also get an exemption of RM10,000 or 10% of the gain, whichever is higher.
At the SPA the buyer’s lawyer holds back 3% of the price (7% if the seller is not a Malaysian citizen or PR) and pays it to LHDN towards your RPGT. You file the RPGT return within 60 days of the SPA; any balance is refunded.
Melaka rules
What applies to foreign buyers and sellers in Melaka
State rules as summarised on the Melaka property page; confirm the current position with your lawyer before you sign.
Minimum price, strata: above RM500,000
Foreign individuals and companies may buy a strata home (condominium or apartment) priced above RM500,000. The Malaysian Bar’s state table (as at October 2024) words it as RM500,000 and above.
Minimum price, landed: above RM1 million
Landed homes, including landed strata, need a price above RM1 million. Detached and semi-detached homes are capped at 10% of a project, with land of up to 8,000 sq ft (detached) or 5,000 sq ft (semi-detached).
What a foreigner cannot buy
Low-cost and low-medium-cost homes, single and 1½-storey terraces, shops under three storeys, property allocated to Malays, property sold at auction or by court order, and Malacca Customary Land (MCL).
No foreign ownership in the heritage zone
The state policy says foreign interests may not own property in Melaka’s Heritage Area (Kawasan Warisan). Ask your lawyer to check any city-centre title against the zone.
Quota per project
Foreign ownership of condominiums and apartments is limited to 50% of a project in urban areas and 30% outside them; commercial buildings to 30%.
State consent from PTG Melaka
Every purchase, including by permanent residents and MM2H participants, needs State Authority consent through the Melaka Land and Mines Office (Pejabat Tanah dan Galian). Approval is valid for two years.
Price evidence
What units sell for in Melaka
Recorded transactions for projects on this site, as cited on each project page. A price set on evidence sells faster than one set on portal asking prices.
| Project | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantis Residences | Not published: EdgeProp shows no recorded transactions median | EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 |
| Bali Residences | Not published on EdgeProp median | EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 |
| Ocean Palms Condominium | Not published on EdgeProp median | EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 |
| Silverscape Residences | Not published: EdgeProp shows no recorded transactions median | EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 |
| Sri Melaka Residensi | RM260 – RM277 psf · median about RM268 psf EdgeProp sold range, last 48 months | EdgeProp, Oct 2026 |
| Taman Belimbing Harmoni | RM255 psf (middle range RM202–269 psf), last 48 months median, terrace and semi-detached | EdgeProp project page, Oct 2026 |
| The Heights Residence | RM370 psf · typical RM331–403 psf median, last 48 months | EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 |
| The Shore @ Melaka River | RM756 psf · typical RM700–786 psf median, last 48 months | EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 |
Transacted figures from EdgeProp, Brickz or NAPIC as cited on each project page.
Timeline
Steps to sell
- Valuation and pricing (1–3 days): recorded prices, an asking price and the agent fee agreed in writing.
- Marketing and viewings (typically 1–3 months, depending on price and condition).
- Offer and earnest deposit (2–3%) from a buyer whose loan eligibility has been checked.
- SPA signed within about 14 days; the buyer pays the balance of the 10% deposit and the RPGT retention is held.
- Completion usually 3 months from the SPA or state consent, plus a 1-month extension if needed; your loan is redeemed and the balance released.
Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
How much RPGT do I pay if I sell in Melaka?
RPGT is a federal tax and the same in every state: 30% of the gain within three years, then 20%, 15% and 0% for Malaysian individuals from the sixth year. Foreigners pay 30% within five years and 10% after.
How long does it take to sell a property in Melaka?
Marketing usually takes one to three months for a well-priced unit, then about three months from the SPA to completion, longer if the buyer needs state consent.
Can a foreign owner sell to another foreigner?
Yes, if the buyer meets the Melaka rules for foreign buyers (Minimum price, strata: above RM500,000) and obtains state consent; check any minimum holding period in the state rules above.
Should I sell or rent out?
It depends on your loan, the rent the unit can achieve, how long you have owned it (RPGT) and whether you need the cash. Jason can compare both for your unit.
General information by a registered agent, not legal or tax advice. Rates as published for 2026; your lawyer and LHDN have the final figure. Checked October 2026.
What is your Melaka property worth?
Send the project and unit size. I reply with recorded prices for similar units, a realistic asking price and what you would receive after costs.