Can foreigners buy property in KLCC?

Foreigners can buy freehold KLCC condos outright. The main condition is the RM1,000,000+ minimum purchase price for Kuala Lumpur.

What is the minimum property price for foreign buyers in Kuala Lumpur?

The minimum purchase price for foreign buyers in Kuala Lumpur is RM1,000,000, and units must be priced above this threshold.

What stamp duty do foreign buyers pay when purchasing property in Malaysia?

As of 1 January 2026, foreign buyers pay a flat 8% stamp duty on the Memorandum of Transfer (MOT), on the full purchase price. This is double the previous rate, and well above the 1 to 4% tiered rate Malaysian citizens pay. Loan agreement stamp duty is a separate flat 0.5%, the same for everyone.

What is RPGT (Real Property Gains Tax) for foreign property owners in Malaysia?

Foreign owners who sell within the first five years pay a flat 30% Real Property Gains Tax on their profit. From year six onward it drops to 10%, but unlike Malaysian citizens, foreigners never reach 0%.

How much can foreigners borrow from a bank to buy property in Malaysia?

Local banks do lend to non-citizens, but typically cap the loan margin at 60 to 70% of the property value, so foreign buyers should budget for a bigger cash portion upfront than a local purchase.

What ongoing costs come with owning a condo in KLCC?

Owners pay quit rent (an annual land tax to the state government), assessment tax (paid twice a year to City Hall), and monthly maintenance fees and sinking fund contributions to the building's management. Indah Water sewerage fees are billed separately from the water bill, and if the unit is rented out, utilities such as water, electricity, and internet are typically the tenant's responsibility.

Is KLCC still worth investing in?

It depends on the specific building rather than the postcode alone. Rental demand and resale liquidity vary hugely by building within KLCC, and freehold units generally command a real premium and hold value better long term than leasehold units.

KLCC Condo for Sale | Foreign Buyer Guide

Cost of ownership

What foreign ownership actually costs

Beyond the sticker price, here's what you're signing up for as a foreign owner, both at the point of purchase and every month after. We'll walk you through the exact numbers for whichever unit you're considering.

Stamp Duty (MOT)

8% flat, on the full price

As of 1 January 2026, foreign buyers pay a flat 8% stamp duty on the Memorandum of Transfer, on the full purchase price. That's double the previous rate, and well above the 1 to 4% tiered rate Malaysian citizens pay. Loan agreement stamp duty is a separate flat 0.5%, the same for everyone.

RPGT on exit

30% for 5 years, 10% from the 6th year onwards

Sell within the first five years and expect a flat 30% Real Property Gains Tax on your profit. From the 6th year onwards it drops to 10%, but unlike Malaysian citizens, foreigners never reach 0%. The tax only applies to the chargeable gain, and you can deduct your acquisition price, stamp duty, legal fees, agent commission, and eligible renovation costs (with receipts) before the rate is applied. Every seller also gets an automatic exemption of RM10,000 or 10% of the gain, whichever is higher.

Bank Loan Financing

60 to 70% margin, typically

Local banks do lend to non citizens, but typically cap the loan margin at 60 to 70% of the property value. Budget for a bigger cash portion upfront than you might for a local purchase.

Minimum purchase price

RM1,000,000+ in KL

The one hard rule for foreign buyers here: units must be priced above RM1 million. There's no way around it, and it's already baked into every project on our shortlist.

Then there's the monthly property holding cost

Quit rent (cukai tanah): a small annual land tax paid to the state government, usually a modest fixed sum per year.
Assessment tax (cukai taksiran): paid twice a year to City Hall (DBKL), based on the property's assessed annual value.
Maintenance fees & sinking fund: paid monthly to the building's management for common facilities, security, and upkeep. This one's on the owner, not the tenant.
Indah Water: the national sewerage services fee, billed separately from your water bill.
Utilities (water, electricity, internet): if you rent the unit out, these are typically the tenant's responsibility, not yours.

General guidance only, actual rates depend on the specific building, council, and your financing profile. We'll run the real numbers with you before you commit.

Current opportunities

All 15 KLCC projects on our shortlist

Ongoing pricing from our latest project review. Tap "Unit types & pricing" on any card for the full breakdown.

Branded Residence

Clouthaus x Paradox

KLCC

TA Global · Freehold KLCC · Est. 2029

RM2,100 to 2,800 psf · From RM1.38M

Branded residenceKLCC’s most iconic addressReputable developer30 steps to KLCCFully Furnished

Unit types & pricing

Type	Sqft	Price
Studio	549	From RM1.38 Mil
2R2B / Dual Key	904 to 1173	From RM2.4 Mil
3R2B	1119 to 1216	From RM2.3 Mil

Indicative pricing from our latest project review. Confirm live availability with us before deciding.

SO/KL Residences

KLCC

Oxley Holdings · Freehold KLCC · Completed 2025

RM1,850 to 3,000 psf · From RM1.25M

Fully FurnishedNext to Four Seasons Hotel KLCCShort walk to Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC Park & MRTLong rent only

Unit types & pricing

Type	Sqft	Price
Studio	578	From RM1.25 Mil
1+1R1B	815	From RM1.7 Mil
2R2B or Dual Key	904 to 995	From RM1.95 Mil

Indicative pricing from our latest project review. Confirm live availability with us before deciding.

The Ritz-Carlton Residence

KLCC

Berjaya · Freehold Bukit Nanas · Completed

RM2,614 to 2,933 psf · From RM3.5M

Next to monorailLuxury, big layouts onlySome unsold units

Unit types & pricing

Type	Sqft	Price
1R1B	1023	From RM3.5 Mil
1+1R	1507	From RM4.3 Mil
2R	1572 to 1636	From RM4.6 Mil
2+1B2B	1938	From RM6.4 Mil
3+1B	2142	From RM6.1 Mil
4R4B	3670 to 3843	From RM12 Mil
5+1R5B	6512 to 7039	From RM22 Mil

Indicative pricing from our latest project review. Confirm live availability with us before deciding.

Four Seasons Residence

KLCC

Venus Assets · Freehold KLCC · Completed

RM3,270 to 3,700 psf · From RM3M

Next to KLCCLuxury, big layouts onlySome unsold units

Unit types & pricing

Type	Sqft	Price
1R1B	1023 to 1163	From RM3 Mil
1+1R1B	1432 to 1507	From RM3.8 Mil
2R2B	1572 to 1938	From RM4.37 Mil
3+1R4B	2142	From RM5.6 Mil

Indicative pricing from our latest project review. Confirm live availability with us before deciding.

Ascott Star Residences

KLCC

Alpine Return Sdn Bhd · Freehold Jalan Yap Kwan Seng · Completed 2021

RM2,100 to 2,200 psf · From RM1.54M

Branded residenceShort walk to KLCC / Avenue K / LRT100,000 sf of facilities

Unit types & pricing

Type	Sqft	Price
1 Bed	700	From RM1.54 Mil
1+1 Bed	819	From RM1.84 Mil
2 Bed	948	From RM2.04 Mil
3 Bed	1399	From RM2.98 Mil

Indicative pricing from our latest project review. Confirm live availability with us before deciding.

Luxury Residences

Jewel Residences

KLCC

Oxley Holdings · Freehold KLCC · Completed 2026

RM2,200 to 2,800 psf · From RM1.83M

Managed by Pavilion HospitalityNext to Four Seasons Hotel KLCCHoliday home or Airbnb

Unit types & pricing

Type	Sqft	Price
1R / 1+1R	775 to 958	From RM1.83 Mil
2+1R1B	1173	From RM2.73 Mil
2R2B (Dual Key)	1227	From RM3.17 Mil

Indicative pricing from our latest project review. Confirm live availability with us before deciding.

Conlay Signature Suites

KLCC

E&O · Freehold Jalan Conlay · Completed 2025

RM2,300 to 2,950 psf · From RM1.44M

Next to Conlay MRTBranded, exclusive residenceCapital-preservation focusedExclusive golf course view unit

Unit types & pricing

Type	Sqft	Price
1R1B	635 to 710	RM1.44 Mil+
1+1R1B	947	From RM2.83 Mil
2R2B (sold out)	1335	N/A

Indicative pricing from our latest project review. Confirm live availability with us before deciding.

Short-Term Rental (Managed by Operator)

Royal Lexis

KLCC

KL Metro Group · Freehold Jalan Sultan Ismail · Oct 2029

RM3,100 psf · From RM1.8M

Managed by Lexis Hotel Group3-year 6% guaranteed rentalPrivate pool, hotel-furnished

Unit types & pricing

Type	Sqft	Price
Studio	573	From RM1.8 Mil
Studio	802	From RM2.45 Mil
2R2B	1185	From RM3.6 Mil
2R2B	1155	N/A

Indicative pricing from our latest project review. Confirm live availability with us before deciding.

Centrix KLCC

KLCC

Intan Sekitar Sdn Bhd · Leasehold Dang Wangi LRT · 2028 to 2029

RM1,500 psf · From RM845K

Transit-oriented developmentAffordable entry priceDirect LRT linkLong rent or Airbnb

Unit types & pricing

Type	Sqft	Price
Studio	571 to 855	RM845k to 1.23 Mil
1R / 1R+Study	578 to 871	RM860k to 1.33 Mil
Dual Key / 2R	593 to 1039	RM890k to 1.52 Mil
3R2B	1001 to 1187	From RM1.55 Mil

Indicative pricing from our latest project review. Confirm live availability with us before deciding.

Phoeniz KLCC

KLCC

EXSIM · Freehold Jalan Yap Kwan Seng · Est. 2030

RM1,850 psf · From RM910K

Managed by Mana-Mana HospitalityFully furnishedDual-key, dual income

Unit types & pricing

Type	Sqft	Price
2R2B	484	From RM910k
Dual Key	657 & 678	From RM1.18 Mil

Indicative pricing from our latest project review. Confirm live availability with us before deciding.

Divine KLCC

KLCC

Chin Hin Group Property · Leasehold Jalan Saloma · Q2 2032

RM1,500 to 2,400 psf · From RM750K

350m to KLCC83-storey towerOverlooking KLCC & city viewsNear cemetery

Unit types & pricing

Type	Sqft	Price
1R+1B	502 to 540	From RM750,000
Dual Key 2R2B	653 to 684	From RM1.35 Mil
2+1R2B	982 to 992	From RM2.4 Mil
3+1R3B	1319	From RM3.15 Mil

Indicative pricing from our latest project review. Confirm live availability with us before deciding.

Armani Prestige

KLCC

Armani Group · Freehold Beside Avenue K · Q3 2028

RM2,380 to 2,500 psf · From RM915K

Low density, one blockDoorstep to Avenue K / LRT / MRTNot foreign-buyer friendly

Unit types & pricing

Type	Sqft	Price
Studio	406 to 558	From RM915k
Dual Key	776 to 813	From RM2.06 Mil
2R1B	1182	From RM3.7 Mil

Indicative pricing from our latest project review. Confirm live availability with us before deciding.

Armani Hallson

KLCC

Armani Group · Freehold Jalan Ampang · 2029

RM2,200 to 3,000 psf · From RM650K

400m to KLCCLink bridge to KLCCManaged by Five Senses Hospitality

Unit types & pricing

Type	Sqft	Price
Studio	273 & 330	RM650k to 820k

Indicative pricing from our latest project review. Confirm live availability with us before deciding.

Eaton Residence

KLCC

City View Ventures · Leasehold Jalan Kia Peng · Completed 2021

RM1,503 to 1,780 psf · From RM1.13M

Doorsteps to MRTPopular with expatsBest Luxury High Rise award

Unit types & pricing

Type	Sqft	Price
1R1B	635 to 840	From RM1.13 Mil
1+1R1B	850 to 870	From RM1.31 Mil
2+1R2B	1410	From RM2.12 Mil
3R3B	1550	From RM2.33 Mil
4+1R5B	2831	From RM4.5 Mil

Indicative pricing from our latest project review. Confirm live availability with us before deciding.

Sutera Suites @ KL City Gateway

KLCC

KL City Gateway Sdn Bhd · Leasehold Kampung Baru, KL · 2031

~RM1,150 to 1,200 psf · From RM500K

Fully furnishedDirect bridge to Saloma BridgeBelow RM1M — local buyers onlyOperator-managed unit

Unit types & pricing

Type	Sqft	Price
Studio	425 to 450	From RM500,000

Indicative pricing from our latest project review. Confirm live availability with us before deciding.

KLCC Condo for Sale: A Foreign Buyer's Guide to Kuala Lumpur City Centre

Is KLCC still worth it in 2026?

Freehold vs leasehold

Foreign buyer minimum

Building by building difference

What foreign ownership actually costs

8% flat, on the full price

30% for 5 years, 10% from the 6th year onwards

60 to 70% margin, typically

RM1,000,000+ in KL

Then there's the monthly property holding cost

All 15 KLCC projects on our shortlist

Branded Residence

Clouthaus x Paradox

SO/KL Residences

The Ritz-Carlton Residence

Four Seasons Residence

Ascott Star Residences

Luxury Residences

Jewel Residences

Conlay Signature Suites

Short-Term Rental (Managed by Operator)

Royal Lexis

Centrix KLCC

Phoeniz KLCC

Divine KLCC

Armani Prestige

Armani Hallson

Eaton Residence

Sutera Suites @ KL City Gateway

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