New Launch vs Subsale Property in Kuala Lumpur
Are new launches overpriced vs the subsale market? Here's what NAPIC data says about real transacted prices in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur.
Subsale: NAPIC 1,000 transactions · New launches: 8 active projects
PSF Comparison — Kuala Lumpur
Median price per square foot
New Launch
N/A
median asking PSF
From RM381K
Based on 8 active projects
Subsale (NAPIC)
RM815
median transacted PSF
RM522 – RM1194 range
1,000 NAPIC transactions
New Launches in Kuala Lumpur
Active projects from developers — direct sales
M Aria @ Sentul
Sentul, KL City
RM463K
M Azura
Setapak
RM381K
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Riana Trees Residences, Condominium @ Pantai Sentral Park, Bangsar South
Bangsar South
RM650K
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Padang Residences, Serviced Residence @ Kota Semarak near Setapak, Kuala Lumpur
Setapak
RM581K
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Duta Park Residences, KL | Malton Berhad
KL City Centre
RM685K
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The Atrium, Kuala Lumpur - KL's Embassy Row
KL City Centre
RM697K
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. NAPIC 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 NAPIC transaction search to see real prices paid by buyers in that exact scheme.