Nilai · Completed · Subsale
Santalia Villa
A hilltop enclave of just 16 semi-detached villas in Nilai, in single- and double-storey designs of 1,532 to 2,657 sq ft, all with 4 bedrooms.
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Santalia Villa 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
Santalia Villa
By Life Chapter Sdn. Bhd. (GJH Development)
Address
Jalan Nilai Santalia
71800 Nilai; PropertyGuru gives Jalan Ainsdale 1/1
Tenure
Leasehold
Confirm the expiry on the title
Completion
Apr 2023 (developer’s record)
Villas
16
Single- and double-storey semi-detached
Layouts
1,532–2,657 sq ft
Records differ: 1,532 sq ft on IQI, about 1,585 sq ft on PropertyGuru for the single-storey type
List price
RM647,182 – RM920,656
Developer list price on IQI
Foreign buyers
Not eligible
Negeri Sembilan requires RM1 million or more for landed homes
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Santalia Villa
A very small hilltop villa enclave in Nilai. Here is the case, and what to weigh.
Hilltop setting
The developer describes a hilltop site on Jalan Santalia with open views.
Semi-D space
Single-storey villas have 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; double-storey villas have 4+1 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms in up to 2,657 sq ft.
Daily needs nearby
The listing gives a secondary school within 1 km, AEON Nilai within 3.5 km and the Nilai toll within 7.2 km.
What to weigh: very few comparables
With only 16 villas, recorded resale prices are scarce, so valuations rely on nearby schemes. Resale asking prices seen in 2026 (RM650,000 single-storey, RM880,000 double-storey) sit close to the developer’s list prices. It is leasehold; confirm the remaining lease.
The development
Santalia Villa, decoded
16 semi-detached villas, in single-storey and double-storey designs, on a hilltop in Nilai.
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 2 Santalia Villa layouts
2 layout types, from 1,532 to 2,657 sq ft. Sizes from the developer’s published plans, checked October 2026. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
Single-storey semi-D — 1,532 sq ft
4 bed 2 bath · 1,532 sq ft
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Double-storey semi-D — 2,657 sq ft
5 bed 5 bath · 2,657 sq ft
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Gallery
Santalia Villa in pictures
Images from the developer’s marketing material unless stated. Ask for the full set on WhatsApp.
Location & connectivity
Where Santalia Villa sits
Jalan Nilai Santalia, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.
The recorded numbers
What units here sell and rent for
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Asking single-storey semi-D, for sale | RM650,000 | EdgeProp listing, Oct 2026 |
| Asking double-storey semi-D, for sale | RM880,000 | EdgeProp listing, May 2026 |
| Asking range shown on project page | RM587,000 – RM918,000 | PropertyGuru project page, Oct 2026 |
| Developer list price (launch) on the IQI listing | RM647,182 – RM920,656 | IQI Project Centre, 2026 |
These are asking prices from listings, not recorded sales: one single-storey unit at RM650,000 seen in October 2026 and one double-storey unit at RM880,000 listed in May 2026, both on EdgeProp, plus the range on PropertyGuru’s project page. With only 16 villas there are no transaction statistics and no rental listings were found. Ask Jason for recorded prices before you offer.
Track record
About Life Chapter Sdn. Bhd. (GJH Development)
Santalia Villa is developed by Life Chapter Sdn. Bhd., listed under GJH Development, on Jalan Nilai Santalia.
The developer lists 16 leasehold semi-detached villas in single- and double-storey designs.
Portal listings describe a living-area ceiling of up to 15 ft in the single-storey homes, with EV charging points and three-phase wiring in some units (PropertyGuru, October 2026).
Around the building
What is near Santalia Villa
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Nilai Bus and Taxi Station~2.1 km
- Nilai~2.3 km
🛍️ Malls
- MesaMall~2.5 km
🎓 Schools
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Desa Jasmin~1.1 km
- Nilai International School~1.5 km
- SJK (C) Kuo Min, Nilai~2.0 km
- SMK Dato’ Mohd Said Nilai~2.0 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Nilai University~1.9 km
- MILA University~2.2 km
- INTI International University~2.6 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Aurelius Hospital Negeri Sembilan~1.3 km
- Selgate Specialist Hospital Sepang~3.3 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 1,532 to 2,657 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.
- ⚠️ Leasehold title. Check how many years remain on the lease; banks lend less, and buyers pay less, as the lease gets shorter.
- ⚠️ Landed homes: check the land title, the facing, and whether the house has had extensions that need approved plans.
- ⚠️ 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 RM880,000, 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 | RM880,000 | RM880,000 |
| Down payment | RM88,000 | RM264,000 |
| Loan amount | RM792,000 | RM616,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM20,400 | RM70,400 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM3,960 | RM3,080 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM10,854 | RM10,854 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM9,904 | RM8,003 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM133,118 | RM356,337 |
| 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
What villa types are there?
There are 16 semi-detached villas: single-storey with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms at about 1,532 sq ft, and double-storey with 4+1 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms at up to 2,657 sq ft.
Is Santalia Villa freehold?
No. It is leasehold. Ask your lawyer to confirm the remaining lease.
Can a foreigner buy at Santalia Villa?
No, in practice. Negeri Sembilan requires a price of RM1 million or more for a foreigner to buy a landed home, and the developer’s list prices here run from RM647,182 to RM920,656.
Berapa harga Santalia Villa?
Harga senarai pemaju di IQI ialah RM647,182 hingga RM920,656. Iklan jualan semula yang dilihat pada 2026 meminta sekitar RM650,000 untuk unit setingkat dan RM880,000 untuk unit dua tingkat (EdgeProp). Ini harga tawaran, bukan harga transaksi.
Santalia Villa 有几间？
只有16间半独立式别墅，分单层和双层两种，都是四房。
Which schools are near Santalia Villa?
On map data, the nearest schools are Sekolah Kebangsaan Desa Jasmin (~1.1 km), Nilai International School (~1.5 km), SJK (C) Kuo Min, Nilai (~2.0 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Santalia Villa?
The nearest stations on map data are Nilai Bus and Taxi Station (~2.1 km), Nilai (~2.3 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to Santalia Villa?
The nearest hospital on map data is Aurelius Hospital Negeri Sembilan (~1.3 km), and the nearest mall is MesaMall (~2.5 km).
How much cash do I need to buy at Santalia Villa?
For a unit at RM880,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM8,003 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM133,118, 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.