Seller guide · Selangor
Selling your property in Selangor
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 Selangor, 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.
Selangor rules
What applies to foreign buyers and sellers in Selangor
State rules as summarised on the Selangor property page; confirm the current position with your lawyer before you sign.
Minimum price, Zones 1 and 2: RM2 million
Foreign individuals and companies may buy a strata or landed-strata home in Zone 1 (Petaling, Gombak, Hulu Langat, Sepang and Klang districts) or Zone 2 (Kuala Selangor and Kuala Langat) only at RM2 million or more. Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Shah Alam, Puchong and Cyberjaya are all in Zone 1.
Minimum price, Zone 3: RM1 million
In Hulu Selangor and Sabak Bernam districts the minimum for strata and landed-strata homes is RM1 million.
Strata and landed strata only
Homes on an individual title (most terraces, semi-detached houses and bungalows) are closed to foreign buyers. Gated homes with a landed-strata title are open at the zone minimum.
Commercial and industrial: RM3 million
Shops, offices and factories need RM3 million or more in every zone. Agricultural land is not open to foreign buyers.
Units a foreigner cannot buy
Bumiputera-quota units, low-cost and low-medium-cost homes, and Malay reservation land. The 2014 state circular, as reported, also caps foreign purchases at 10% of a project’s non-Bumiputera units.
State consent from PTG Selangor
Every purchase needs State Authority consent under section 433B of the National Land Code. Your lawyer files the application (Borang 433B) with the Selangor Land and Mines Office (PTG Selangor) in Shah Alam, and the Director of Lands and Mines decides. The application fee is RM200 per title, or RM1,000 for an appeal.
Price evidence
What units sell for in Selangor
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Akasa Cheras South | about RM635 psf · range RM581–669 psf median, last 48 months | EdgeProp, Oct 2026 |
| Atmosfera | Highest RM850,000 (RM520 psf), 3Q 2014; average about RM502,500 at end-2016; no 48-month median published EdgeProp record | EdgeProp, viewed 2 Oct 2026 |
| i-Residence @ i-City | RM517 psf · typical RM475–538 psf median, last 48 months | EdgeProp, viewed 2 Oct 2026 |
| LakeFront Residence | RM418 psf · typical RM357–472 psf median, last 48 months | EdgeProp, viewed 2 Oct 2026 |
| Main Place Residence | RM534 psf · typical RM473–587 psf median, last 48 months | EdgeProp, viewed 2 Oct 2026 |
| Panorama Residence | about RM852 psf · range RM841–872 psf median, last 48 months | EdgeProp, Oct 2026 |
| Sunway GEO Residences | RM1,024 psf · typical RM954–1,120 psf median, last 48 months | EdgeProp, viewed 2 Oct 2026 |
| Tropicana Grande | RM847 psf · typical RM779–888 psf median, last 48 months | EdgeProp, viewed 2 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 Selangor?
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 Selangor?
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 Selangor rules for foreign buyers (Minimum price, Zones 1 and 2: RM2 million) 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 Selangor 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.