Pahang · Area guide
Kuantan property
Pahang’s capital on the east coast, with beachfront condominiums at Balok and Teluk Cempedak and townships such as Indera Mahkota, at prices well below the west coast.
4 projects on this site
Projects in Kuantan
Each has its own page with layouts, facilities, recorded prices and rents, and the rules for foreign buyers.
Tanjung Lumpur, Kuantan
Imperium Residence
650 units · 405–1,966 sq ft · Tanjung Lumpur
Close to town · Resort facilities
Completed~2 km to Kuantan town
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FREEHOLD📷 5Indera Mahkota, Kuantan
Mahkota Valley
Freehold · 465–646 sq ft · Indera Mahkota
Next to the campuses · A low entry price
Completed~1 km to IIUM
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FREEHOLDBalok, Kuantan
TimurBay Seafront Residence
Freehold · 429–917 sq ft · Balok Beach
A short walk to the beach · Freehold at a modest price
Completed~300–400 m to Balok Beach
View project →Balok, Kuantan
Swiss-Garden Resort Residences
Freehold · 492–774 sq ft · Balok Beach
On the beach · A water-park pool deck
Completed~22 km to the airport
View project →The numbers
Prices and rents in Kuantan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperium Residence | Records differ | 2019 | No median published PropertyGuru and iProperty, viewed Oct 2026 | RM2,800 – RM3,500 a month iProperty listings, Aug–Sep 2026 |
| Mahkota Valley | Freehold | 2020 | No sales recorded PropertyGuru, viewed Oct 2026 | RM1,200 – RM1,600 a month PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
| Swiss-Garden Resort Residences | Freehold | 2014 | RM280,000 – RM350,000 Mudah listings, Jul–Sep 2026 | About RM1,600 – RM2,500 a month Mudah listings, Sep–Oct 2026 |
| TimurBay Seafront Residence | Freehold | 2019 | RM759 psf · typical RM681–808 psf EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 | RM3,000 – RM3,200 a month PropertyGuru listings, Sep–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 Kuantan
Getting around
The East Coast Expressway links Kuantan to Kuala Lumpur in about three hours; Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport has flights to Kuala Lumpur.
Everyday life
East Coast Mall, Teluk Cempedak beach, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah and the town centre.
Before you buy
Resale demand is mainly local. Check recorded prices in the same building and Pahang’s RM1 million minimum if you are a foreign buyer.
Foreign buyers
The Pahang rules that apply in Kuantan
Minimum price, residential: RM1 million
Foreigners may buy residential property in Pahang only at RM1,000,000 or more (Bar Council table, as at October 2024).
Commercial property: not permitted
The same table lists commercial property in Pahang as not permitted for foreign buyers.
State EXCO approval and a levy
Every acquisition by a foreigner needs approval from the state executive council, and a levy is payable. The table does not publish the levy amount; your lawyer will quote it.
Summary of the state rules on the Pahang property page. Confirm the current position with your lawyer. See also Can a foreigner buy it?
Nearby
Other areas in Pahang
Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
Which projects in Kuantan are freehold?
On this site: Mahkota Valley, Swiss-Garden Resort Residences, TimurBay Seafront Residence. 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 Kuantan?
Yes, subject to the Pahang rules: Minimum price, residential: RM1 million; Commercial property: not permitted. State consent is needed and stamp duty for foreigners buying a home is 8% from 1 January 2026.
What do units in Kuantan rent for?
Examples from the project pages: Imperium Residence: RM2,800 – RM3,500 a month (iProperty listings, Aug–Sep 2026); Mahkota Valley: RM1,200 – RM1,600 a month (PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026); Swiss-Garden Resort Residences: About RM1,600 – RM2,500 a month (Mudah listings, Sep–Oct 2026); TimurBay Seafront Residence: RM3,000 – RM3,200 a month (PropertyGuru listings, Sep–Oct 2026).
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