Houses in Malaysia: prices, costs and what to check
Houses in Malaysia range from about RM 180,000 for a three-bedroom home in Ipoh to around RM 550,000 for a four-bedroom house in Puchong, Selangor, and the average house price was about RM 507,533 in Q1 2026. For a current price in your city, post a request on BlaBlaPrice and get offers from local sellers.
Approximate prices in Malaysia, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Type | Location | Price (RM) |
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| Average house price, Q1 2026 | Malaysia | RM 507,533 |
| Median transacted residential price | Malaysia | RM 375,000 (range RM 250,000–575,556) |
| Three-bedroom house | Ipoh, Perak | from RM 180,000 |
| Four-bedroom house | Puchong, Selangor | from RM 550,000 |
Local rules and the costs of buying
Legal fees for the sale and purchase agreement are calculated as a percentage of the price, starting from 0.25%. At RM 500,000, the costs at signing (stamp duty, legal fees, service tax, valuation and disbursements) come to about RM 26,600, on top of a RM 50,000 down payment. Renovations need a permit: one guide puts the legal route at about RM 3,000–5,000 with fees and deposit, while working without one can cost RM 15,000 or more.
Season and the climate
The climate is hot all year, with a wet and a dry season instead of winter and summer, so there is no winter lull in the market. What the seasons change is the condition of the house. In the wet months, check the roof, gutters and bathroom walls for damp, and ask the seller when the roof was last repaired.
Where you buy and how it is priced
Prices depend on the city and the district. Ipoh and Shah Alam can differ from Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru or George Town, and new landed homes in Selangor start higher than many condominiums. Ask for the land size and the built-up area, both in square metres, and the number of floors. One three-storey terraced house in the results is listed at RM 850,000, so the floor count matters when you compare prices.
What to write in the request
Say whether you want to buy or rent long term, the city or district, the number of bedrooms and floors, the land or built-up size in square metres, your budget in RM, and whether you want a house for sale, a townhouse or a duplex. Sellers reply in the chat with their price and terms, so the more precise the request, the more relevant the answers.
Post the request on BlaBlaPrice: it is free for buyers. The AI reads it, asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Malaysia and shows the prices and businesses it found. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. For a narrower search, see Houses for sale, Houses for long-term rent or Townhouses & duplexes for sale.
Questions and answers
How much does a house cost in Malaysia?
The average house price was about RM 507,533 in Q1 2026. A three-bedroom house in Ipoh is listed from about RM 180,000, and a four-bedroom house in Puchong from about RM 550,000.
Which costs come on top of the price?
Legal fees start from 0.25% of the price. On a RM 500,000 purchase, stamp duty, service tax, valuation and disbursements at signing add up to about RM 26,600, plus the down payment.
Do I need a permit to renovate?
Yes, renovations need a permit. One guide gives RM 3,000–5,000 for the legal route with fees and deposit, and RM 15,000 or more for working without one.
Are prices the same in every city?
No. Prices depend on location, size and condition, and the listings in the results range from Ipoh to Selangor at very different levels.
