PROPERTY GURU. 12TH MAY: Unlike a condominium unit, a landed property — also known as a landed home — is a residential property that is purchased together with the land title of the lot upon which the property was built.
Landed properties come at a premium. However, if you’re looking for the perfect place to raise your family, a low-risk investment that can yield significant gains in the long term, or both, then buying a landed property is one of the best things you can do. Let us show you compelling reasons why that is.
Land tends to increase in value over time
Given Malaysia’s growing population and the continued enhancement of its cities, residential lots will become scarcer and more in demand through the years. And if your lot is in a vibrant gated community, the increase in its resale value is almost a foregone conclusion.
Featured property: Senadi Hills (Winner, Best Connectivity Landed Development) by Bandar Nusajaya Development Sdn Bhd
A gated mixed-development community in Iskandar Puteri, Senadi Hills features spacious two-storey houses that are perfect for multigenerational families. The development is proud to be wheelchair-friendly and boasts amenities such as manicured green spaces, a commercial square, an outdoor gym, and a children’s playground. Furthermore, Senadu Hills is close to premiere schools, shopping centres, hospitals, and arterial roads that connect to nearby cities and to Singapore.
Granted, real estate is generally not the vehicle for short-term gains. Moreover, you’ll have property maintenance costs and land tax to pay — plus the occasional global financial crisis that may affect property markets. Nevertheless, if you have the patience to hold on to your landed home for five years or more, then you’ll be able to recoup all of your expenses and pocket a hefty profit after capital gains tax.
More space to roam, more freedom to make your house a home
Unlike condo units, landed properties include yards and parking spaces. You can put up a garden, install a mini playground for your kids, or extend your existing property, provided that what you do is within the bounds of community guidelines and bylaws.
More often than not, when you live in a condo unit, it often feels cramped — unless you get loft types or units that are more than a hundred square metres in floor area. Additionally, you can’t change the exterior of your windows or even change the colour of your main door!
Featured developments: East 57 (Winner, Best High End Landed Development – Central) by Sime Darby Property Berhad and Clover and Clover II @ Resort Residences (Winner, Best Lifestyle Landed Development) by Matrix Concepts Holding Berhad (Winner, Best Developer – Southern Malaysia)
Nestled on 6.38 acres of lush foothills, East 57 boasts expansive tree-lined views and inviting outdoor amenities like play spaces for children, a fitness area for health buffs, and an alfresco dining area where the entire community can gather and enjoy wonderful meals together.
Clover and Clover II are luxurious developments that feature modern 2-storey homes on generously cut lots. Each property has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a spacious yard, making it perfect for raising a family. A state-of-the-art security system, verdant green spaces, proximity to lifestyle hubs and prestigious schools, and complimentary membership to a 5-star clubhouse all add prestige to these neighbourhoods.
Peace, security, and privacy
High-value landed properties in Malaysia tend to be in guarded communities away from the city. The tranquillity, sense of safety, and reduction of unwanted attention all add to the desirability of such landed homes.
Featured development: Lagoon Residences by WM Senibong Sdn Bhd
The serenity enveloping Lagoon Residences makes it difficult to believe that the liveliness and chaos of the city are but a short drive away. With only 69 two- and three-storey units in the entire development, Lagoon embodies sheer luxury and exclusivity. Verdant parks, a breathtaking marina, and a spacious boutique mall all make this sanctuary peaceful and precious.
A landed property is perfect for raising a family or making a low-risk long-term investment. It’s just a matter of finding the right one, so contact one of our top-notch residential area agents today.