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Setapak, Wangsa Maju & Setiawangsa property
Established northern and eastern suburbs of Kuala Lumpur with mid-priced condominiums, colleges and universities, popular with families and student tenants.
2 projects on this site
Projects in Setapak, Wangsa Maju & Setiawangsa
Each has its own page with layouts, facilities, recorded prices and rents, and the rules for foreign buyers.
LEASEHOLDDanau Kota, Setapak
Platinum Lake PV13
Leasehold · 1,313–1,805 sq ft · 3–4 bed
Space for the price · Steady tenant demand
Completed950 m to Hospital Danau Kota
View project →Jalan Jelatek, Setiawangsa
Seri Maya Condominium
Freehold · about 1,150–3,500 sq ft · 3 bed and up
On the LRT line · Family-sized homes
Completed50 m to Setiawangsa LRT (PropertyGuru)
View project →The numbers
Prices and rents in Setapak, Wangsa Maju & Setiawangsa
One line per project, as cited on its page: recorded transactions where published, otherwise asking prices, with the source and date.
| Project | Tenure | Completed | Price | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Lake PV13 | Leasehold | 2010–2011 | RM400,000 – RM890,000 · about RM250–447 psf PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 | About RM2,100 – RM2,700 a month PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
| Seri Maya Condominium | Freehold | 2007–2008 | RM400,950 – RM1,950,000; most 3-bed units of 1,200–1,400 sq ft at RM430,000 – RM600,000 PropertyGuru project page and listings, Oct 2026 | about RM2,300 – RM4,000 a month (67 listings) PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
Figures and sources as shown on each project page, checked October 2026. Asking prices are what owners want, not what units sold for.
Living here
What to know about Setapak, Wangsa Maju & Setiawangsa
Getting around
Wangsa Maju, Sri Rampai and Setiawangsa stations on the LRT Kelana Jaya line; the MRR2 and DUKE highways link the area to the rest of the Klang Valley.
Everyday life
Setapak Central, Wangsa Walk and AEON Big, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology and other colleges, and Taman Tasik Titiwangsa nearby.
Before you buy
Much of the stock here is older. Check the building’s upkeep, parking and the rent you can realistically achieve from families or students before you buy to let.
Foreign buyers
The Kuala Lumpur rules that apply in Setapak, Wangsa Maju & Setiawangsa
Minimum price: RM1 million
Foreign buyers may buy residential property in Kuala Lumpur only at RM1 million or more, and not low-cost, affordable or Bumiputera-quota units.
State consent from PTGWP
Every purchase by a foreigner needs consent from the Federal Territories Land and Mines Office (Pejabat Tanah dan Galian Wilayah Persekutuan), applied for through your lawyer.
8% stamp duty on homes from 1 January 2026
Federal rule: transfers of residential property to non-citizens and foreign companies (not permanent residents) pay a flat 8% stamp duty.
Summary of the state rules on the Kuala Lumpur property page. Confirm the current position with your lawyer. See also Can a foreigner buy it?
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Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
Which projects in Setapak, Wangsa Maju & Setiawangsa are freehold?
On this site: Seri Maya Condominium. For the others, the title is leasehold or not confirmed; check the tenure and the years remaining on the title before you buy.
Can a foreigner buy property in Setapak, Wangsa Maju & Setiawangsa?
Yes, subject to the Kuala Lumpur rules: Minimum price: RM1 million; State consent from PTGWP. State consent is needed and stamp duty for foreigners buying a home is 8% from 1 January 2026.
What do units in Setapak, Wangsa Maju & Setiawangsa rent for?
Examples from the project pages: Platinum Lake PV13: About RM2,100 – RM2,700 a month (PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026); Seri Maya Condominium: about RM2,300 – RM4,000 a month (67 listings) (PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026).
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