Buyer guide · Perlis
Buying a subsale property in Perlis
A subsale (resale) home is bought from its current owner: you see the actual unit, the view and the neighbours, and you can move in or rent it out within months. This guide sets out the steps, the real costs and the checks, with recorded and asking prices for the 3 Perlis projects on this site.
The process
Steps to buy a subsale property
- Set your budget. Get a bank pre-assessment. Banks usually lend up to 90% for your first two properties and up to 70% from the third.
- Compare prices. Set asking prices against recorded transactions in the same building (NAPIC open data, EdgeProp, or ask Jason).
- View and check. Defects, water pressure, parking and the management office’s statement of arrears.
- Offer and earnest deposit. An offer to purchase with an earnest deposit, usually 2% to 3%, subject to contract.
- SPA and the 10% deposit. Your lawyer searches the title and the seller, then you sign the SPA and pay the balance of the 10%.
- Loan and consents. The bank values the unit. State consent is needed for foreign buyers and for some leasehold or restricted titles in Perlis.
- Completion and keys. Usually 3 months from the SPA or consent, with a 1-month extension at interest; then the title is transferred and the keys handed over.
Perlis rules
What applies to foreign buyers and sellers in Perlis
State rules as summarised on the Perlis property page; confirm the current position with your lawyer before you sign.
Minimum price: RM500,000 (sources differ)
iProperty (Feb 2026), PropertyGuru (May 2026) and HousingWatch (2026) give RM500,000 for both strata and landed homes. Low & Partners’ table gives RM1 million. We found no official Perlis guideline online, so confirm with a Perlis lawyer.
State Authority consent
Every purchase by a non-citizen or foreign company needs State Authority consent, applied for through your lawyer at the Perlis Land and Mines Office (PTG Perlis).
Application fee: RM500 per title
Perlis Land Rules 2024, Schedule item 80, in force from 1 January 2025.
Ownership fee: 5% of the JPPH valuation
For residential, commercial and agricultural land, per title (item 81). It is worked out on the government valuation, not your price. Industrial land pays a flat RM5,000 (individual) or RM20,000 (company).
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, up from 4%.
Land law: National Land Code
Perlis is a Peninsular state, so the National Land Code 1965 applies; the Perlis Land Rules 2024 are made under it.
Price evidence
Recorded and asking prices in Perlis
One line per project on this site, as shown on each project page. Transacted figures are deals recorded with the valuation department; asking figures are listings.
| Project | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Taman Hijrah 5 | RM260,000 · about RM197 psf, 9 Aug 2025 Taman Hijrah terrace, 1,320 sq ft | irumah.co, viewed Oct 2026 |
Transacted figures from EdgeProp, Brickz or NAPIC as cited on each project page.
| Project | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Residensi Bandar Putra Height | RM180,000 end lot, resale | EdgeProp listing title, date not shown |
| Taman Hijrah 5 | RM530,000 Phase 1 bungalow, 3,584 sq ft land | EdgeProp listing, Jun 2026 |
| Uniciti Alam | RM195,000 · about RM224 psf 3 bedrooms, 870 sq ft | PropertyGuru and Mudah listings, Oct 2026 |
Asking prices from property portals in the month shown.
What it costs
Cash needed on a RM500,000 subsale home
| Item | Amount | How it is worked out |
|---|---|---|
| Down payment | RM50,000 | 10% of the price |
| Stamp duty on the transfer | RM9,000 | 1% of the first RM100,000, 2% of the next RM400,000, then 3% to RM1 million and 4% above |
| Stamp duty on a 90% loan | RM2,250 | 0.5% of the loan |
| Lawyer’s fees (SPA and loan) | about RM11,900 plus SST | Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023 scale |
| Valuation and disbursements | about RM1,500–3,000 | Bank valuation, searches, registration |
Illustration for a Malaysian buyer. Malaysian first-time buyers at RM500,000 or below pay no stamp duty on the transfer or loan for SPAs signed from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027. Foreign buyers pay 8% stamp duty on the transfer of a home from 1 January 2026. Use the buying costs calculatorCalculate my exact costs → for your numbers.
Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
Can a foreigner buy a subsale property in Perlis?
Yes, if the unit meets the Perlis minimum for foreign buyers (Minimum price: RM500,000 (sources differ)) and is not a restricted unit, with state consent. Stamp duty for foreigners buying a home is 8% from 2026.
How long does a subsale purchase take?
Commonly three to four months from the SPA to the keys; longer when state consent is needed.
How much cash do I need for a RM500,000 subsale home?
About RM75,000 to RM78,000 including the 10% deposit, stamp duty and legal fees, before renovation. A Malaysian first-time buyer may save the stamp duty.
Where do I see what units really sold for?
Recorded transactions are published through NAPIC open data and summarised on EdgeProp and Brickz. The table above links each project on this site; Jason can pull the latest deals for a specific unit type.
General information by a registered agent, not legal or tax advice. Rates as published for 2026; your lawyer and LHDN have the final figure. Checked October 2026.
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