Taman BDC, Kuching · Completed 2011 · Subsale
The Ryegates
A low-density leasehold condominium of four low-rise blocks on Jalan Lapangan Terbang by Lee Onn, with 3-bedroom homes of about 1,200–1,600 sq ft a few minutes from Kuching International Airport.
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The Ryegates 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
The Ryegates
By Lee Onn Construction Company
Address
Jalan Lapangan Terbang
Taman BDC, 93250 Kuching
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease expiry not published; check the title
Completion
2011
Per PropertyGuru, iProperty and Mudah.my
Blocks
4 blocks
4 to 5 storeys (StarProperty); records differ on the block count
Layouts
About 1,200–1,600 sq ft
3 bedrooms, 2 to 3 bathrooms
Foreign buyers
Strata: no Sarawak minimum
Land and Survey approval needed; not Native Area Land or Bumiputera units
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at The Ryegates
Large, low-rise family units near the airport. Here is the case, and the catch.
Low density
Four blocks of four to five storeys, which StarProperty describes as a low-density development, with a pool, gym and landscaped garden.
Big three-bedroom units
Every unit has 3 bedrooms, with built-ups of about 1,200–1,600 sq ft; current listings are around 1,290–1,300 sq ft.
Airport and UNIMAS side of town
StarProperty puts it minutes from Kuching International Airport and names Universiti Malaysia Sarawak and Sarawak General Hospital among the nearby institutions.
What to weigh: thin market
Few units change hands, no rental listings were live in October 2026, and Lee Onn has built later Ryegates phases nearby, so make sure you are looking at the original development.
The development
The Ryegates, decoded
Four low-rise blocks of four to five storeys (StarProperty). PropertyGuru’s rental page records a single 5-storey building, so records differ. Lee Onn’s later phases, such as The Ryegates 3, are separate developments.
Facilities
As listed by StarProperty, PropertyGuru and iProperty.
Water
Pools
- Swimming pool
- Wading pool
Active
Fitness
- Gymnasium
Residents
Shared spaces
- Multi-purpose hall
- Landscaped garden
- Children’s playground
- Covered car park
- 24-hour security and perimeter fencing
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 3 The Ryegates layouts
3 layout types, from 1,200 to 1,600 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 bedrooms (smaller) — 1,200 sq ft
3 bed 2 bath · 1,200 sq ft · smallest built-up quoted
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →3 bedrooms (large) — 1,600 sq ft
3 bed 3 bath · 1,600 sq ft · extras
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at The Ryegates
Asking prices and rents seen on PropertyGuru in October 2026, matched to each layout by size. Asking prices are not sale prices; compare them with the recorded transactions above.
| Layout | Size | Asking price | Asking rent | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms (smaller) | 1,200 sq ft | RM680,000–810,000 | – | 2 |
| 3 bedrooms (mid) | 1,356 sq ft | RM560,000–680,000 | – | 3 |
| 3 bedrooms (large) | 1,600 sq ft | RM750,000 | – | 1 |
Location & connectivity
Where The Ryegates sits
Jalan Lapangan Terbang, Taman BDC, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak.
The recorded numbers
The price numbers
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.
| Measure | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Asking price 3 bedrooms, 1,292–1,300 sq ft | RM560,000–630,000 | Mudah.my listings, Sep–Oct 2026 |
| Asking price all listings | From RM520,000 (iProperty) · RM431–644 psf (PropertyGuru) | iProperty and PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent whole units | From RM2,000 a month · no live listings in Oct 2026 | PropertyGuru and StarProperty, Oct 2026 |
All figures are asking prices, not recorded sales; we found no published transaction record for this building. The rent figure is the portals’ ‘from’ price, as no rental listings were live when we checked in October 2026.
Track record
About Lee Onn Construction Company
Lee Onn Construction Company is a Kuching developer with its office on Jalan Lapangan Terbang, near The Ryegates.
The Borneo Post reported in 2014 that Lee Onn develops shops, shopping centres, townhouses, light industrial units and apartments, including The Ryegates III, a nine-storey, 130-unit phase opposite the airport.
Around the building
What is near The Ryegates
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Kuching Sentral~1.4 km
- Boelevard Transit Point~2.2 km
- Biaramas Express~2.6 km
🛍️ Malls
- Farley Mall Kuching~1.1 km
- Kuching Sentral~1.4 km
- Green Heights Mall~1.4 km
🎓 Schools
- Kuching Methodist Care Centre~1.3 km
- SJK(C) Chung Hua 4 1/2~1.6 km
- SJK(C) Chung Hua Stampin~2.0 km
- Arang Road Secondary School~2.0 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- i-CATS West Campus~3.4 km
- Cyberjaya College Kuching~3.5 km
- Sunway College~3.8 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Hospital Sentosa~3.3 km
- Timberland Medical Centre~3.4 km
- Borneo Medical Centre~4.6 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 1,200 to 1,600 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.
- ⚠️ More than ten years old. Ask for the last AGM minutes and how much maintenance owners still owe; arrears show up as poor upkeep later.
- ⚠️ 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 RM560,000, 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 price | RM560,000 | RM560,000 |
| Down payment | RM56,000 | RM168,000 |
| Loan amount | RM504,000 | RM392,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM10,800 | RM44,800 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM2,520 | RM1,960 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM7,398 | RM7,398 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM6,793 | RM5,292 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM83,511 | RM227,450 |
| 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.
Get these numbers for a real unitCalculate my exact costs →Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
What sizes are available?
All units have 3 bedrooms, with built-ups of about 1,200 to 1,600 sq ft and 2 to 3 bathrooms (StarProperty). Current listings are around 1,290–1,300 sq ft.
Is The Ryegates freehold?
No. PropertyGuru, iProperty, StarProperty and Mudah.my all give leasehold tenure.
Can a foreigner buy a unit here?
Sarawak uses its own Sarawak Land Code, not the National Land Code. Foreigners may buy individual strata units, and law firms citing the 2019 Direction say strata units carry no Sarawak minimum price; the RM600,000 floor in Kuching Division applies to landed homes, though some guides quote it for strata too, so confirm with your lawyer. You need approval from the Land and Survey Department first, must buy in your own name, and units on Native Area Land or set aside for Bumiputera buyers are excluded. Stamp duty on the transfer of a home is 8% for foreign buyers from 1 January 2026. Units here are listed from about RM520,000.
How much does it rent for?
Portals give rents from about RM2,000 a month, but no units were listed for rent when we checked in October 2026.
Berapa harga The Ryegates?
Unit 3 bilik tidur sekitar 1,300 kaki persegi ditawarkan pada RM560,000 hingga RM630,000 (Mudah.my, Oktober 2026). Hartanah ini pajakan dan siap pada 2011.
The Ryegates 价格多少？
约1,300平方尺的三房单位挂牌价约RM56万至RM63万（Mudah.my，2026年10月）；租金约每月RM2,000起。租约地契，2011年完工。
Which schools are near The Ryegates?
On map data, the nearest schools are Kuching Methodist Care Centre (~1.3 km), SJK(C) Chung Hua 4 1/2 (~1.6 km), SJK(C) Chung Hua Stampin (~2.0 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near The Ryegates?
The nearest stations on map data are Kuching Sentral (~1.4 km), Boelevard Transit Point (~2.2 km), Biaramas Express (~2.6 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to The Ryegates?
The nearest hospital on map data is Hospital Sentosa (~3.3 km), and the nearest mall is Farley Mall Kuching (~1.1 km).
How much cash do I need to buy at The Ryegates?
For a unit at RM560,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM5,292 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM83,511, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".
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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.
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.