New Launch vs Subsale Property in Kuala Lumpur
Are new launches overpriced vs the subsale market? Here's what real transaction data says about transacted prices in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur.
Subsale: 50,709 verified transactions · New launches: 34 active projects
PSF Comparison — Kuala Lumpur
Median price per square foot
New Launch
RM670
median asking PSF
From RM300K
Based on 34 active projects
Subsale (Verified)
RM573
median transacted PSF
RM398 – RM814 range
50,709 verified transactions
New launches are RM97 PSF (+17%) above the subsale median. Subsale is moderately cheaper per sqft.
Subsale PSF in Kuala Lumpur has declined 14.8% from 2021 to 2026 (RM581 → RM495).
Subsale PSF Trend in Kuala Lumpur
Median transacted price per sqft by year (verified data)
| Year | Median PSF | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | RM581 | — |
| 2022 | RM540 | -7.1% |
| 2023 | RM579 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | RM587 | +1.4% |
| 2025 | RM615 | +4.8% |
| 2026 | RM495 | -19.5% |
New Launches in Kuala Lumpur
Active projects from developers — direct sales
Should You Buy New Launch or Subsale in Kuala Lumpur?
The decision between a new launch and a subsale property in Kuala Lumpur depends on your priorities. New launches offer the latest designs, developer warranties, and staged payment during construction — but you pay a premium for that, and there's construction risk.
Subsale properties in Kuala Lumpur are priced based on what the market will actually bear. Verified transaction data shows the real transacted prices — not developer marketing figures. If the subsale median PSF is significantly below new launch prices, the secondary market may offer better value per square foot, especially in established areas with good rental demand.
For a specific project, check its full subsale transaction history on our transaction search to see real prices paid by buyers in that exact scheme.