Penang · Area guide
Seberang Perai (mainland) property
The mainland side of Penang: Butterworth, Prai and Bukit Mertajam, and the Batu Kawan–Simpang Ampat growth area by the second bridge, at prices well below the island.
8 projects on this site
Projects in Seberang Perai (mainland)
Each has its own page with layouts, facilities, recorded prices and rents, and the rules for foreign buyers.
LEASEHOLD📷 6Bandar Cassia, Simpang Ampat
Anggun Residences
35 storeys · 1,045–2,126 sq ft · 3–4 bed
Next to the industrial parks · A park at the door
Completed1 km to the Second Bridge
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FREEHOLD📷 8Prai, Seberang Perai
GEM Residences
Freehold · commercial title · 441–1,445 sq ft · 1–4 bed
Close to the Penang Bridge · Facilities on two levels
Completed4 km to the Penang Bridge
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FREEHOLD📷 6Bukit Tambun, Simpang Ampat
Royale Heights @ Tambun Royale City
Freehold · 2,786–8,000 sq ft · 4–6 bed landed
Room to spread out · Highway and bridge access
Completed
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FREEHOLD ON IQI AND PROPERTYGURU📷 6Alma, Bukit Mertajam
Sky @ TriPark
560 units · 1,054–3,411 sq ft · ~RM411 psf transacted
Daily needs within 2 km · A long facilities list
Completed1.2 km to AEON
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FREEHOLDSunway Wellesley, Bukit Mertajam
Sunway Wellesley Garden Villas
Freehold · 1,572–2,919 sq ft · gated and guarded
Gated and guarded · Parks inside the gate
Completed
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FREEHOLD📷 6Taman Seri Bukit Indah, Bukit Mertajam
The Retreat Condominium
Freehold · 1,237–1,475 sq ft · 3 bed · 5 units a floor
A hill park behind · Low density
Completed
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FREEHOLDAspen Vision City, Batu Kawan
Vivo Executive Apartment
Freehold · 730–830 sq ft · Aspen Vision City
At the foot of the Second Bridge · IKEA and Klippa next door
Completed<0.5 km to the Second Penang Bridge
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Vertu Resort
Freehold · 1,030–1,290 sq ft · Aspen Vision City
Freehold at mainland prices · Bridge and industry nearby
Completed4.2 km to the Second Penang Bridge
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Prices and rents in Seberang Perai (mainland)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anggun Residences | Leasehold | 2024 | RM515 psf, a 1,045 sq ft unit, Aug 2025 EdgeProp project page, Oct 2026 | RM1,650 – RM2,350 a month (1,045–1,170 sq ft) PropertyGuru rental listings, Oct 2026 |
| GEM Residences | Freehold | 2022–2023 | RM428,000 – RM619,000 · about RM468–971 psf PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 | about RM1,800 a month PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
| Royale Heights @ Tambun Royale City | Freehold | 2016–2023 | From RM588,000 · about RM163–335 psf PropertyGuru project page, Oct 2026 | — |
| Sky @ TriPark | Freehold on IQI and PropertyGuru | 2020–2023 | about RM411 psf · range RM377–427 psf EdgeProp, Oct 2026 | — |
| Sunway Wellesley Garden Villas | Freehold | 2014–2016 | RM520,000–650,000 · about RM329–397 psf PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 | From about RM1,600 a month (one listing) PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
| The Retreat Condominium | Freehold | 2019–2022 | From RM360,000 · about RM291–325 psf PropertyGuru project page, Oct 2026 | From RM1,800 PropertyGuru project page, Oct 2026 |
| Vertu Resort | Freehold | 2020 | RM512 psf · typical RM469–553 psf EdgeProp, viewed 2 Oct 2026 | About RM1,680–1,900 · RM2,000–2,800 a month PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
| Vivo Executive Apartment | Freehold | 2023 | RM335,000–520,000 · about RM459–627 psf PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 | About RM1,400–2,200 a month; 3-bedroom units at the top 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 Seberang Perai (mainland)
Getting around
The North–South Expressway, the Penang Bridge and the second bridge from Batu Kawan; KTM services stop at Butterworth and Bukit Mertajam.
Everyday life
IKEA Batu Kawan, Design Village outlet mall, the Batu Kawan industrial park and Bukit Mertajam town.
Before you buy
Foreign buyers can buy strata units here from RM500,000, lower than on the island. Check the title type and the state consent timeline with your lawyer.
Foreign buyers
The Penang rules that apply in Seberang Perai (mainland)
Minimum price, island strata: RM1 million
Foreign individuals and companies may buy a condominium or serviced apartment on Penang Island only at RM1 million or more (state guideline, in force since 1 July 2012).
Minimum price, island landed: RM3 million
Landed homes and landed strata on the island need a price of RM3 million or more, for sale agreements from 1 April 2017.
Minimum price, Seberang Perai strata: RM500,000
On the mainland the strata minimum for foreign buyers is RM500,000 from 28 April 2017. For mainland landed homes, press reports (2017–2019) give RM1 million; confirm with your lawyer.
Summary of the state rules on the Penang property page. Confirm the current position with your lawyer. See also Can a foreigner buy it?
Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
Which projects in Seberang Perai (mainland) are freehold?
On this site: GEM Residences, Royale Heights @ Tambun Royale City, Sunway Wellesley Garden Villas, The Retreat Condominium, Vertu Resort, Vivo Executive Apartment. 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 Seberang Perai (mainland)?
Yes, subject to the Penang rules: Minimum price, island strata: RM1 million; Minimum price, island landed: RM3 million. State consent is needed and stamp duty for foreigners buying a home is 8% from 1 January 2026.
What do units in Seberang Perai (mainland) rent for?
Examples from the project pages: Anggun Residences: RM1,650 – RM2,350 a month (1,045–1,170 sq ft) (PropertyGuru rental listings, Oct 2026); GEM Residences: about RM1,800 a month (PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026); Sunway Wellesley Garden Villas: From about RM1,600 a month (one listing) (PropertyGuru, Oct 2026); The Retreat Condominium: From RM1,800 (PropertyGuru project page, Oct 2026).
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