Buyer guide · Putrajaya
Buying a subsale property in Putrajaya
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 6 Putrajaya 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 Putrajaya.
- 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.
Putrajaya rules
What applies to foreign buyers and sellers in Putrajaya
State rules as summarised on the Putrajaya property page; confirm the current position with your lawyer before you sign.
Minimum price: RM1 million
The Malaysian Bar’s state table (as at October 2024) gives RM1 million for residential property in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan.
Commercial, industrial and agricultural: RM1 million, companies only
The same table restricts these purchases to foreign companies incorporated in Malaysia, at RM1 million or more.
State Authority consent
Every foreign purchase needs State Authority consent under section 433B of the National Land Code 1965. Federal Territory land matters are handled by the Federal Territories Land and Mines Office (PTG Wilayah Persekutuan), which publishes separate Putrajaya guidelines. Guides put approval at about two to six months.
No percentage levy published
The Bar’s table shows no state levy for the Federal Territories, unlike Penang or Melaka. Ask your lawyer for the current consent fee.
Units a foreigner cannot buy
Low-cost and low-medium-cost homes, Bumiputera lots and Malay reservation land are excluded, as in other states.
Civil Servant Reserved Units (CSRU)
Private developers in Putrajaya set aside units for public servants at a reduced price (UJKTWP). A blog summary of the scheme gives a 30% allocation and a 10-year resale moratorium, with resale inside that period limited to other civil servants or with the discount repaid. Check whether a unit was sold under CSRU.
Price evidence
Recorded and asking prices in Putrajaya
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Residence | Not found on the portals we checked median | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
| Dwiputra Residences | Not found on the portals we checked median | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
| New Hampshire Terrace | Not found on the portals we checked median | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
| Pangsapuri Putra Damai | Not found on the portals we checked median | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
| Setia Seraya Residences | Not found on the portals we checked median | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
| Tamara Residence | Not found on the portals we checked median | PropertyGuru and Mudah, Oct 2026 |
Transacted figures from EdgeProp, Brickz or NAPIC as cited on each project page.
| Project | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Residence | RM300,000–720,000 · 750 sq ft 2-bedroom units RM460,000–530,000 for sale | PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
| Dwiputra Residences | RM369,000–650,000 · most listings RM400,000–500,000 (about RM333–521 psf) for sale | PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
| New Hampshire Terrace | RM980,000–1,000,000 (about RM392–400 psf of built-up) for sale | PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
| Pangsapuri Putra Damai | RM245,000–300,000 (about RM350–429 psf) for sale | PropertyGuru and Mudah listings, Oct 2026 |
| Setia Seraya Residences | RM345,000–770,000 · 1,002 sq ft units mostly RM480,000–510,000 (about RM484–514 psf) for sale | PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
| Tamara Residence | About RM370,000–650,000 · most RM515,000–580,000 (about RM429–539 psf) for sale | PropertyGuru 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 Putrajaya?
Yes, if the unit meets the Putrajaya minimum for foreign buyers (Minimum price: RM1 million) 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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