Aspen Vision City, Batu Kawan · Completed 2020 · Subsale
Vertu Resort
Five freehold towers by Aspen Group in Batu Kawan on the mainland, with 1,282 family homes of 1,030–1,290 sq ft, a 152 m pool, and the Second Penang Bridge about 4 km away.
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Vertu Resort at a glance
Every figure here comes from the developer, the government housing register or the property records named at the foot of the page. Where sources disagree, the range is shown. Where nobody has published a number, it is not on this page.
Development
Vertu Resort
First residential phase of Aspen Vision City
Address
Persiaran Cassia Barat
14110 Batu Kawan, Seberang Perai
Tenure
Freehold
Green Building Index certified
Completed
2020
Launch target was Q1 2020
Towers
5 towers
Records differ: 20–36 or 29–42 storeys
Units
1,282
Block E is the largest at 336 units
Layouts
1,030–1,290 sq ft
3 and 4 bedrooms
Foreign buyers
Some units
Mainland strata minimum is RM500,000
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Vertu Resort
A large, affordable freehold family project on the mainland. Here is the case, and the catch.
Freehold at mainland prices
Recorded sales have a median of about RM512 psf, well below the island projects on this page.
Bridge and industry nearby
The Second Penang Bridge is about 4 km away, with IKEA, Columbia Asia Hospital and a KDU campus nearby.
Resort facilities
A 200,000 sq ft landscaped deck on Level 8 with a 152 m pool, rock-climbing wall, gym and library.
What to weigh: supply and distance
With 1,282 units here and more launches nearby, resale competition is strong. The airport is about 29 km away and Penang Sentral in Butterworth about 26 km.
The development
Vertu Resort, decoded
Five towers on 7.17 acres. Block storey counts below are from the 2016 launch review; current portal records give 29–42 storeys, so records differ.
The towers
Facilities
As listed in the launch review and on PropertyGuru.
Deck
Level 8 landscape deck
- 152 m lap pool
- Wading pool
- Jacuzzi
- Landscaped gardens
Active
Sports and fitness
- Gymnasium
- Covered open-air gym
- Rock-climbing wall
- Yoga deck
- Reflexology corner
Residents
Shared spaces
- Library, study room and reading lounge
- Function and karaoke rooms
- BBQ area
- Children’s playground
- 24-hour security
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 5 Vertu Resort layouts
5 layout types, from 740 to 1,290 sq ft. Sizes from the developer’s published plans, checked October 2026. Other layouts may exist; ask for the full list. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
Type F — 740 sq ft
1 bed 1 bath · 740 sq ft · smallest layout
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Type D — 1,290 sq ft
4 bed 2 bath · 1,290 sq ft · largest layout
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at Vertu Resort
Asking prices and rents seen on PropertyGuru in October 2026, matched to each layout by size. Asking prices are not sale prices; compare them with the recorded transactions above.
| Layout | Size | Asking price | Asking rent | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type A | 1,030 sq ft | RM500,000–590,000 | – | 13 |
| Type B | 1,070 sq ft | RM500,000 | – | 1 |
| Type C | 1,180 sq ft | RM720,000 | – | 1 |
| Type D | 1,290 sq ft | RM550,000–660,000 | – | 5 |
Gallery
Vertu Resort in pictures
Images from the developer’s marketing material unless stated. Ask for the full set on WhatsApp.
Location & connectivity
Where Vertu Resort sits
Persiaran Cassia Barat, Aspen Vision City, 14110 Batu Kawan, Seberang Perai, Penang.
The recorded numbers
The price numbers
Recorded sales and asking prices are different things. Transacted figures come from deals recorded with the government valuation department; asking figures are what owners or the developer are listing at.
| Measure | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Transacted price median, last 48 months | RM512 psf · typical RM469–553 psf | EdgeProp, viewed 2 Oct 2026 |
| Launch price 2016 | From RM398,000 · RM350–380 psf | PropertyGuru launch review, Feb 2016 |
| Asking price for sale | From about RM480,000 · about RM415–655 psf | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent 3 / 4 bedrooms | About RM1,680–1,900 · RM2,000–2,800 a month | PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
EdgeProp estimates the gross yield at about 4.9%. Listing figures are asking prices, not transactions.
Track record
About Aspen Group
Aspen Group is a Penang-based developer listed in Singapore. Aspen Vision City in Batu Kawan was planned with Ikano, the group behind IKEA in Malaysia.
Vertu Resort was the township’s first residential phase and was completed in 2020.
Around the building
What is near Vertu Resort
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
None found nearby on the map
🛍️ Malls
- Klippa Shopping Centre~600 m
🎓 Schools
None found nearby on the map
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- KDU University Collage~500 m
- GiatMARA~4.6 km
- Pusat GiatMARA Polis Sungai Bakap~5.9 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Columbia Asia Hospital~100 m
- Bakap River Hospital~6.9 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Names as recorded on the map; check opening and enrolment details yourself.
Is it for you?
Which kind of buyer are you?
The same building suits different people for different reasons. Pick the line that sounds like you.
🏠 Living here yourself
Layouts here run from about 740 to 1,290 sq ft. Ask me which stacks get the better view and the least afternoon sun; that changes the price more than the floor.
💰 Buying to rent out
Compare the recorded rents in "The price numbers" above with the instalment on your loan. Smaller layouts usually rent faster; larger ones hold tenants longer.
👨👩👧 Family with children
Check the school and clinic distances in the location section, the number of car parks per unit and how busy the lifts are at 7.30 am.
✈️ Buying from overseas
Foreigners can only buy above the state minimum price and pay 8% stamp duty from 2026. Ask me which units here qualify before you shortlist.
Straight talk
What I will not hide from you
Every project has trade-offs. These are the ones I would want to know before paying a deposit.
- ⚠️ A newer project, so many owners are renting out at the same time. Expect competition for tenants for the first few years.
- ⚠️ Asking prices are not sale prices. Compare any offer with the recorded transacted price per sq ft above before you commit.
The real cost
What buying here costs in 2026
Worked example for a unit at RM480,000, around the typical asking price here. Your figures will differ with the price and the bank.
| Malaysian buyer (90% loan) | Foreign buyer (70% loan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | RM480,000 | RM480,000 |
| Down payment | RM48,000 | RM144,000 |
| Loan amount | RM432,000 | RM336,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM8,600 | RM38,400 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM2,160 | RM1,680 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM6,480 | RM6,480 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM5,832 | RM4,536 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM71,072 | RM195,096 |
| State consent fee for foreigners | – | Set by each state; ask me for the figure |
Estimates only. Stamp duty: 1–4% tiers for Malaysians and PRs, 8% flat for foreigners from 1 Jan 2026. Legal fees follow the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023. First-time Malaysian buyers of homes up to RM500,000 may get a stamp duty exemption until 2027. Valuation, disbursements and moving costs are not included.
Get these numbers for a real unitCalculate my exact costs →Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
Is Vertu Resort freehold?
Yes. It is freehold.
When was Vertu Resort completed?
In 2020. It was the first residential phase of Aspen Vision City.
How much does it rent for?
Listed rents are about RM1,680 to RM1,900 a month for 3 bedrooms and RM2,000 to RM2,800 for 4 bedrooms.
Can a foreigner buy here?
In Seberang Perai (the mainland) the state guideline sets RM500,000 as the minimum price for a strata home bought by a foreigner, against RM1 million on the island. State consent and a state levy of 3% of the price apply, and a foreign owner may resell only after three years from the SPA date. Stamp duty on the transfer of a home is a flat 8% for foreign buyers from 1 January 2026.
Berapa harga Vertu Resort di Batu Kawan?
Harga transaksi median ialah RM512 sekaki persegi (EdgeProp, 48 bulan terakhir). Harga tawaran bermula sekitar RM480,000.
Vertu Resort 价格多少？
根据EdgeProp，过去48个月成交中位价约每平方尺RM512；挂牌价约RM48万起，三房月租约RM1,680至RM1,900。永久地契，2020年完工。
Is there a train or bus station near Vertu Resort?
Map data shows no train or bus station within about 4 km, so most residents drive or use e-hailing.
What is the nearest hospital and mall to Vertu Resort?
The nearest hospital on map data is Columbia Asia Hospital (~100 m), and the nearest mall is Klippa Shopping Centre (~600 m).
How much cash do I need to buy at Vertu Resort?
For a unit at RM480,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM4,536 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM71,072, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".
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Prices move and the better units go first. Tell me your budget and whether you are buying to live in or to rent out, and I will send back the units that fit, not a generic brochure.
Buying, selling or renting: one conversation, no obligation.
Jason Lim
10 years in Malaysian property · Johor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur · REN 84424 · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6
I work with local families, investors and buyers from Singapore and overseas. If a project is not right for what you need, I will say so; that is usually worth more than the brochure.