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Ferra Residences

A low-density development of 90 units (some sources say 72) just past the Kuching–Samarahan Expressway bridge, with single- and double-storey apartment units (mansionettes) of 1,700 to 2,700 sq ft.

Leasehold90 unitsMansionettes and duplex penthouses1,700–2,700 sq ft · 3–5 bed

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90units
1,700+sq ft per home
3–5bedrooms

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Ferra Residences 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

Ferra Residences

By RJ Realty Sdn Bhd

Address

Lorong Tiya Vista 17, Taman Riveria

94300 Kota Samarahan, off the Kuching–Samarahan Expressway

Tenure

Leasehold

Confirm the remaining lease on the title

Completion

2019–2020

Records differ: PropertyGuru and iProperty give 2020, the developer’s IQI record Dec 2019. Ask for the occupation certificate date

Units

90 (some sources say 72)

Low density. Records differ: the developer’s IQI record gives 90, Mudah’s project page 72

Height

7 storeys

PropertyGuru project page

Layouts

1,700–2,736 sq ft

3 to 5 bedrooms, 2 to 4 bathrooms; duplex penthouses. PropertyGuru gives 2,736 sq ft as the largest, IQI 2,700

Security

Multi-tier

Card access, CCTV, guards, electric perimeter fencing

Foreign buyers

Possible, with state approval

Strata unit: no Sarawak minimum under the 2019 Direction; list prices from RM689,900 also clear the RM600,000 some guides quote

Why this address

Four things buyers weigh at Ferra Residences

Large, low-density homes on the Kuching–Samarahan corridor. Here is the case, and what to check.

🏡

Space, not density

Only 90 units, each between 1,700 and 2,700 sq ft with 3 to 5 bedrooms, including duplex penthouses.

🔐

Layered security

Card access at both guardhouses and to each floor, intercom, 24-hour CCTV and guards, and electric perimeter fencing, as listed by the developer.

🛣️

Off the expressway

Just past the Kuching–Samarahan Expressway bridge, with the developer listing Giant about 8 minutes and the airport about 15 minutes away.

⚖️

What to weigh: leasehold and a small resale pool

It is leasehold, so check the years left on the title. With only 90 units, subsale and rental comparisons are thin, and the developer’s list price does not tell you today’s value.

The development

Ferra Residences, decoded

A low-density development of 90 mansionette-style units, including duplex penthouses.

90Units
2,700Largest, sq ft
5Max bedrooms

Facilities

As listed by the developer on the IQI project listing.

Leisure

Shared facilities

  • Community pool
  • Fully-equipped gym
  • Lobby reception
  • Car drop-off area
  • Jogging track
  • Children’s playground
  • Barbecue pit
  • Landscaped garden

Security

As listed

  • Card access at both guardhouses
  • Keyless door and lift access
  • Intercom
  • 24-hour CCTV and guards
  • Electric perimeter fencing and intruder system

Where the project is now

2019–2020Completion (IQI record Dec 2019; portals give 2020)
NowSubsale and rental market
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Layouts

All 2 Ferra Residences layouts

2 layout types, from 1,700 to 2,718 sq ft. Sizes from the developer’s published plans, checked October 2026. Other layouts may exist; ask for the full list. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.

3 bedroom mansionette (single level) — 1,700 sq ft

3 bed 2 bath · 1,700 sq ft · Smallest built-up

3 Bed2 Bath
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Duplex penthouse — 2,718 sq ft

5 bed 4 bath · 2,718 sq ft · 4 or 5 bed

5 Bed4 BathPenthouseDuplex
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Location & connectivity

Where Ferra Residences sits

Lorong Tiya Vista 17, Taman Riveria, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak.

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Ask before you offer. Get the current maintenance fee and sinking fund, the number of car park bays that come with the unit, and whether the strata title has been issued.
Schools~6 minby car
Maybank~6 minby car
Giant Hypermarket~8 minby car
Stutong Wet Market~10 minby car
KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital~10 minby car
Lodge Group of Schools~11 minby car
Friendship Park~12 minby car
Kuching International Airport~15 minby car

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.

MeasureFigureSource and date
Asking rent
whole units (2 listings)
From about RM3,000 a monthiProperty building page, Oct 2026
Developer list price (launch)
on the IQI listing
RM689,900 – RM1,039,900IQI Project Centre, 2026

No transacted figures were found, and no units were listed for sale on PropertyGuru or iProperty in October 2026. The rent row is based on just two iProperty listings. The launch row is the developer’s list price on IQI. With only 90 units, ask Jason for recorded subsale prices before you offer.

Track record

About RJ Realty Sdn Bhd

Ferra Residences is developed by RJ Realty Sdn Bhd. The developer lists RJ Business Hub, Giant Tabuan Jaya, Sarawak Heart Centre, Riveria Park, Vivacity Megamall and One Jaya Mall among the amenities nearby.

Around the building

What is near Ferra Residences

The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.

🚉 Getting around

None found nearby on the map

🛍️ Malls

  • Giant Tabuan Jaya Mall~2.8 km
  • One TJ ICT Shopping Complex~3.0 km
  • Aeroville~3.1 km

🎓 Schools

  • SJK (C) Kai Nang, Kota Samarahan~1.9 km
  • Sekolah Sukan Tabuan~2.1 km
  • Chung Hua Primary School No. 2~2.1 km
  • SJK (C) Chung Hua Sungai Jernang~2.3 km

🏛️ Colleges and universities

  • Institut Latihan Perindustrian Kota Samarahan~1.1 km
  • i-CATS East Campus / PPKS~3.2 km
  • Kolej I-Systems Kuching~3.8 km

🏥 Hospitals

  • Pusat Jantung Sarawak (PJS)~2.8 km
  • Borneo Medical Centre~6.0 km
  • Timberland Medical Centre~7.4 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 1,700 to 2,718 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.
  • ⚠️ 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 RM1,040,000, 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 priceRM1,040,000RM1,040,000
Down paymentRM104,000RM312,000
Loan amountRM936,000RM728,000
Stamp duty on transfer (MOT)RM25,600RM83,200
Stamp duty on loan (0.5%)RM4,680RM3,640
Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM12,582RM12,582
Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM11,459RM9,212
Cash needed before keysRM158,321RM420,634
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.

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Straight answers

Frequently asked questions

How many units are there, and what sizes?

90 units on the developer’s IQI record (Mudah gives 72), from 1,700 to 2,700 sq ft, with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 4 bathrooms, including duplex penthouses.

Is Ferra Residences freehold?

No. It is leasehold, so check the remaining lease with your lawyer.

Can a foreigner buy at Ferra Residences?

Yes, with state approval. Law firms citing Sarawak’s 2019 Direction say strata units carry no minimum value for foreign buyers, though some guides quote RM600,000, so confirm with your lawyer. The developer list prices start at RM689,900, above that figure in any case. Approval comes through the Land and Survey Department, Sarawak, before you sign; you must buy in your own name, and transfers of homes to foreigners pay 8% stamp duty from 1 January 2026.

What does a unit at Ferra Residences rent for?

Few units are advertised. In October 2026 iProperty showed two units for rent from about RM3,000 a month. Ask Jason for recent signed rents.

Berapa keluasan unit di Ferra Residences?

Keluasan binaan antara 1,700 hingga sekitar 2,736 kaki persegi, dengan 3 hingga 5 bilik tidur dan 2 hingga 4 bilik air, dalam bangunan 7 tingkat. Sewa tawaran bermula sekitar RM3,000 sebulan (iProperty, Oktober 2026).

Ferra Residences 是永久地契吗?

不是,它是租赁地契(leasehold)。购买前请向律师确认地契剩余年限。

Which schools are near Ferra Residences?

On map data, the nearest schools are SJK (C) Kai Nang, Kota Samarahan (~1.9 km), Sekolah Sukan Tabuan (~2.1 km), Chung Hua Primary School No. 2 (~2.1 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.

Is there a train or bus station near Ferra Residences?

Map data shows no train or bus station within about 4 km, so most residents drive or use e-hailing.

What is the nearest hospital and mall to Ferra Residences?

The nearest hospital on map data is Pusat Jantung Sarawak (PJS) (~2.8 km), and the nearest mall is Giant Tabuan Jaya Mall (~2.8 km).

How much cash do I need to buy at Ferra Residences?

For a unit at RM1,040,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM9,212 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM158,321, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".

Get the current price list and units available at Ferra Residences

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.

JL

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.

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Last checked October 2026 against the sources listed. Sources: IQI Project Centre listing; PropertyGuru project page (Oct 2026); iProperty building and sale pages (Oct 2026); Mudah project page (Oct 2026). Unit availability, prices and completion dates are set by the developer or owner and can change. This page is general information, not an offer, valuation or legal advice.

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