Kedah · Completed projects · Foreign-buyer rules
Kedah property
Kedah’s property market has three parts: Alor Setar, the state capital, with a small number of city condominiums; Sungai Petani, a larger town where most homes are landed; and Langkawi, the duty-free resort island where holiday homes and foreign interest concentrate. The six completed projects below run from about RM360,000 in Kuah to resort units listed above RM1.3 million in Pantai Tengah. Foreign buyers face a RM1 million minimum on Langkawi, and sources differ on the figure for the mainland.
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Area guides
Completed projects
Kedah projects worth knowing
Completed buildings only, so you can view the actual unit before you pay. New launches are added once they hold an advertising permit and developer licence.
Pantai Tengah, Langkawi
Lavanya Residence
Freehold, 223 resort units on 6.3 acres in Pantai Tengah, completed 2021. Listed from about RM1.37 million.
Langkawi’s west coast · Low-density resort setting
RM1.37m asking, 2-bed (listing)Completed
Facts and buying guide →
📷 7Bedong, Sungai Petani
Permaipura Villa
Gated freehold single-storey bungalows of about 1,828 sq ft by OIB Properties in Sungai Petani North; Phase 2 from RM578,000.
Three-tier security · Landscaped walkways
RM520.6k lowest list priceCompleted
Facts and buying guide →
📷 6Sungai Petani
Saujana Sylvia
64 freehold double-storey semi-Ds of about 3,037 sq ft in gated SP Saujana, Sungai Petani. OIB lists from RM738,000.
Big family homes · Private gardens
Completed
Facts and buying guide →
📷 3Cinta Sayang, Sungai Petani
Sky Residence
Freehold, 3-bedroom corner units in Cinta Sayang, completed 2011. Asking from about RM370,000.
Every unit a corner unit · Green design
From ~RM370k askingCompleted
Facts and buying guide →
Bandar Laguna Merbok, Sungai Petani
Bandar Laguna Merbok
Paramount’s freehold, gated township in Sungai Petani, launched 1996. Terraces asked RM318,000–550,000 in Oct 2026.
Kedah’s first guarded township · River and mountain setting
RM900–2,300 monthly asking rentsCompleted
Facts and buying guide →
📷 6Padang Matsirat, Langkawi
The Laguna
Freehold, five-storey seafront condominium near Langkawi airport with 2- to 4-bedroom homes. Resales asked RM500,000–1.59 million in Oct 2026.
On the Andaman Sea · Minutes from the airport
Completed
Facts and buying guide →Alor Setar
Amansuri Residences
Leasehold, 277 large units near Aman Central, completed 2016. Asking from about RM478,000.
Close to Aman Central · Large units
Completed
Facts and buying guide →Kuah, Langkawi
Century Suria
Freehold, 12 storeys in Kuah town, completed 2008. Asking from about RM370,000.
In town · Full facilities
From ~RM370k askingCompleted
Facts and buying guide →Jalan Stadium, Alor Setar
G Residence
Freehold, 25 storeys on Jalan Stadium, completed 2023. Asking from about RM420,000.
Walk to Aman Central · City-view facilities
From ~RM420k askingCompleted
Facts and buying guide →Kuah, Langkawi
Perdana Residence
Freehold, 75 units in a converted Kuah resort. Asking from about RM360,000.
Balconies with views · Small and private
Completed
Facts and buying guide →Where to look
Kedah by area
| Area | What it is known for |
|---|---|
| Alor Setar | The state capital, around Aman Central, Pekan Rabu and Alor Setar Tower, with a handful of high-rise condominiums. |
| Sungai Petani | Kedah’s largest town, beside the North–South Expressway; most homes are landed, with a few condominiums such as those at Cinta Sayang. |
| Bandar Laguna Merbok and Cinta Sayang | Planned areas of Sungai Petani with freehold terraced, semi-detached and bungalow homes, and golf and leisure parks. |
| Langkawi: Kuah | The island’s main town and ferry terminal, with shops, schools and older freehold condominiums. |
| Langkawi: Pantai Cenang and Pantai Tengah | The west-coast beach strip, home to resorts and the island’s higher-priced holiday apartments. |
Listings
Units for sale and rent in Kedah, by budget
Current listings shared by IQI agents, refreshed regularly. Pick a budget to see what is on the market now, then WhatsApp me to arrange viewings.
Foreign buyers
The rules for foreigners buying in Kedah
Kedah has its own rules, set by the state. Confirm the current position with a lawyer in Kedah before you pay a booking fee.
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| Minimum price: RM1 million (Bar circular) | The Malaysian Bar’s December 2024 circular lists Kedah’s minimum for foreign buyers of residential, commercial and industrial property as RM1 million. |
| Mainland figure: sources differ | PropertyGuru, iProperty, ASCO and Low & Partners guides (2023–2026) list RM600,000 for mainland Kedah and RM1 million for Langkawi. A copy of the state guideline in circulation gives RM1 million per unit. Confirm the figure that applies on the day with your lawyer. |
| Langkawi: RM1 million | Every current guide checked, and the Bar circular, give RM1 million for Langkawi. Older material quoting RM500,000 is out of date. Langkawi has no separate foreign-buyer authority: the same Kedah state consent applies. |
| Off-limits homes | Single-storey terrace houses, low-cost homes, Bumiputera-quota units, auction properties and property on Malay Reserved Land are not open to foreign buyers. Agricultural land is not permitted except where the state allows. |
| Off-limits commercial property | Single or double-storey shops, low-cost shops, stalls and service workshops are also closed to foreign buyers. |
| State consent and levy | Every purchase needs Kedah State Authority consent, applied for through your lawyer at the Kedah Land and Mines Office (Pejabat Tanah dan Galian), and a levy is charged on approval. The levy rate is not published in the sources checked. |
| MM2H | Guides differ: ASCO lists no separate MM2H minimum for Kedah, while PropertyGuru lists RM1 million. Ask 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, on the price or the market value, whichever is higher, up from 4%. |
| Land law: National Land Code | Kedah, including Langkawi, is a Peninsular state, so the National Land Code 1965 applies, together with the state’s Malay reservation law. |
Compare
Kedah or Johor Bahru?
| Kedah | Johor Bahru | |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign minimum, residential | RM1 million (Bar circular); some guides give RM600,000 on the mainland. RM1 million on Langkawi | RM1 million |
| State charge for foreign buyers | Levy on approval; rate not published | State consent fee, quoted by your lawyer |
| Stamp duty on transfer (foreign buyer) | Flat 8% from 1 January 2026 | Flat 8% from 1 January 2026 |
| Land law | National Land Code 1965 | National Land Code 1965 |
A summary, not a forecast. See Johor Bahru projects and Kuala Lumpur projects.
Buying, selling or renting
The steps and costs
Stamp duty, legal fees and RPGT are federal and work the same in Kedah as elsewhere in Malaysia. Read buying a subsale property, selling your property and renting out a property, and use the buying costs calculator for your own numbers. Foreign-buyer rules are the part that differs by state, so they are set out above.
Straight answers
Kedah property: frequently asked questions
Can foreigners buy property in Kedah?
Yes, with state consent. The Malaysian Bar’s December 2024 circular gives a RM1 million minimum for residential property across Kedah, while several property portals still quote RM600,000 for the mainland. Langkawi is RM1 million in every current source. A state levy is charged on approval, and stamp duty on homes is a flat 8% from 2026.
Is Langkawi different from the rest of Kedah?
Langkawi follows Kedah’s rules and consent process. The difference most guides show is the price line: RM1 million on Langkawi against RM600,000 on the mainland, though the Bar circular gives RM1 million for both. Malay Reserved Land is off limits on the island as elsewhere in Kedah.
Bolehkah warga asing membeli hartanah di Kedah dan Langkawi?
Boleh, dengan kebenaran Pihak Berkuasa Negeri Kedah. Pekeliling Majlis Peguam (Disember 2024) menetapkan harga minimum RM1 juta untuk hartanah kediaman di seluruh Kedah; sesetengah portal masih menyebut RM600,000 untuk tanah besar Kedah. Di Langkawi, minimum ialah RM1 juta. Levi dikenakan apabila kelulusan diberi dan duti setem 8% terpakai mulai 1 Januari 2026.
外国人在吉打和浮罗交怡买房有什么条件？
须获吉打州政府批准。根据马来西亚律师公会2024年12月通告，吉打州住宅产业的外国人最低价格为RM100万；部分房产网站仍称吉打本土为RM60万。浮罗交怡最低为RM100万。批准时须缴付州政府征费，2026年1月1日起住宅转让印花税为8%。单层排屋、廉价屋、土著保留单位、拍卖产业及马来保留地不得购买。
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