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Over the past year, the Kuala Lumpur subsale (secondary market) has become noticeably more active.
It’s not a surge, not a boom — but a steady and continuous increase in transactions.
Many units that had been listed for a long time are finally being taken up, and buyer viewing activity is more consistent than in recent years.

Why?

Here are the three real factors happening in the market

1. Interest Rates Have Stabilised — Buyers Finally Stop Hesitating

Over the past few years, interest rates kept going up and down, and many people were afraid of long-term commitments, delaying their purchase decisions.
But going into 2024–2025, interest rates have become more predictable and stable.
Buyers start to feel: “Waiting won’t make things cheaper. I might as well start viewing now.”

This mentality is especially obvious in the subsale market because subsale units:

• Have more transparent pricing

• Are easier to compare

• Can be occupied or rented out immediately

Naturally, transactions increased.

2. Subsale Units Are Now “Realistically Priced” — No More Over-Expectations

Previously, some owners listed their properties at sky-high prices.
But after several years of a cooling market, many sellers are now willing to return to true market pricing.

Buyers are seeing things like:

• RM650k units reduced to RM600k

• RM500k units adjusted to RM470k

• Some owners even willing to absorb part of the legal fees

This makes buyers more willing to proceed.

This is not a “crash” or “free fall”;
it’s a healthy market returning to rational pricing.

3. Rental Demand in KL Is Strong — Investors Are Coming Back

KL’s rental demand hasn’t slowed down; in fact, it’s become even more stable.

Reasons include:

• White-collar workers returning to office

• Growth in international students & medical tourists

• Strong demand from singles and small families

• Well-connected public transport (especially LRT/MRT areas)

Stable rental income + lower vacancy rates →
Investors feel: “If I buy now, at least I won’t lose on rental.”

This positive cycle increases activity in the subsale market.

Tuesday Takeaway

The subsale market doesn’t have big ads, flashy launches, or long queues like new projects do.
But its stability is exactly why many buyers prefer it.

KL’s subsale market right now isn’t in a boom,
but it is in a golden balance where buyers are ready to buy and sellers are willing to negotiate.

If you’re currently house hunting,
there are far more opportunities now than you might expect.