property buying guide

At Faye Robert Property, the status “Under Development” means a project has not yet reached completion. It may be in planning, going through approvals, preparing the site, open for an early sales release, under active Construction, or nearing completion. The label helps readers distinguish unfinished projects from completed homes, subsale listings, and properties ready for occupation. An under...

Landed vs Condo in Kota Kinabalu: Which Is Right for You in 2026? Choosing landed vs condo in Kota Kinabalu is not simply a choice between more space and more facilities. It affects your purchase budget, monthly expenses, commute, privacy, maintenance workload, and future resale options. A landed home may provide a yard, additional parking, and greater control over the building. A condominium may offer...

Learning how to buy property in Kota Kinabalu requires more than comparing listing prices and arranging viewings. Buyers must consider Sabah land rules, title conditions, financing, stamp duty, building management, location, and the legal steps needed to complete a transfer. The process also varies by buyer. A Sabahan, a Malaysian from another state, a permanent resident, and a foreign national may not...

Choosing between a newly released development and an existing property is one of the first major decisions for buyers in Sabah. The right answer depends on your budget, preferred location, timeline, financing, tolerance for uncertainty, and reason for buying. A comparison of new launch vs subsale in Kota Kinabalu should go well beyond whether a unit is new or previously owned. Buyers need to consider...