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Maldives Residences*
Sungai Tiram, Bayan Lepas, Penang
Maldives Residences* is a freehold condominium in Sungai Tiram, Bayan Lepas, Penang by Ideal. Market reference from 498K for 850-880 sqft, 1665 units, completion 2027. Lewis can help you compare the l...
Price From
from 498K
Built-up
850-880 sqft
Tenure
Freehold
Completion
2027
Nearest MRT / LRT
Verify nearest rail station …
Last checked: July 2026 · brochure completion reference: 2027
Quick Project Decision
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First-Time Buyer. Long-term holding / Entry budget.
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Quick Facts
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| Best For | First-Time Buyer |
|---|---|
| Location Focus | Sungai Tiram, Bayan Lepas, Penang |
| Entry Budget | from 498K |
| Buyer Profile | Long-term holding / Entry budget |
| Main Strength | Sungai Tiram, Bayan Lepas, Penang location |
| Main Risk | Traffic and actual travel time should be checked during weekday peak hour. |
| Lewis Verdict | NO |
Latest Update Checklist
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| Project page | July 2026 · brochure completion reference: 2027 Static brochure facts stay useful, but buyer-facing package details must be reconfirmed. |
|---|---|
| Latest package | July 2026 · brochure completion reference: 2027 Price guide is a market reference collated from public new-launch listings. Confirm the latest nett price, package and availability with Lewis before booking. |
| Availability | Weekly check needed before sharing to buyers Under construction units subject to latest availability |
| Rental guide | July 2026 · brochure completion reference: 2027 Refresh with PropertyGuru, iProperty, SPEEDHOME and nearby completed supply before relying on yield. |
| Media / floor plan | Fresh media request needed Floor plan and layout plan mean the same buyer-facing item. Ask Lewis for latest stack and facing. |
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Project Details Table
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| Project Name | Maldives Residences* |
|---|---|
| Location | Sungai Tiram, Bayan Lepas, Penang |
| Developer | Ideal |
| Tenure | Freehold |
| Completion Year | 2027 |
| Price From | from 498K |
| Built-up Range | 850-880 sqft |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Maintenance Fee | Ask Lewis to confirm latest maintenance fee estimate |
| Total Units | 1665 |
| Nearest MRT / LRT | Verify nearest rail station and walking route before viewing. |
| Nearest Mall | Confirm nearest daily retail node before shortlisting. |
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Key selling points
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Sungai Tiram, Bayan Lepas, Penang location
Freehold tenure
Condominium project
from 498K
Built-up: 850-880 sqft
Developer: Ideal
Long-term holdingEntry budget
Who should not buy
May not suit buyers who need confirmed walking distance to rail transit.
May not suit buyers who need to move in immediately or inspect the exact completed unit.
May not suit families who prioritise school and park convenience above all else.
May not suit: Short-Term Flipper.
May not suit: Buyer needing immediate move-in.
Risk Check
Use this as a first risk filter before confirming latest package, rent evidence and transaction data.
| Supply Risk | Medium-High Traffic and actual travel time should be checked during weekday peak hour. |
|---|---|
| Rental Competition | 6.1/10 demand score Verify with current PropertyGuru, iProperty and SPEEDHOME listings. |
| Exit Strategy | Likely target audience: local own-stay families, upgraders or practical renters in the surrounding area. This website does not invent transaction prices. Ask Lewis to verify current Brickz, EdgeProp or NAPIC evidence before treating any figure as transaction-backed. |
| Entry Price Risk | Price guide is a market reference collated from public new-launch listings. Confirm the latest nett price, package and availability with Lewis before booking. Confirm nett price, rebate and booking terms before paying. |
| Tenant Demand | Estimate only. Confirm current furnished rent, vacancy buffer, maintenance fee and competing completed supply before booking. Updated: July 2026 · brochure completion reference: 2027 |
Why this project is worth asking about
Three practical angles buyers normally care about before they spend time on a viewing.
Own-stay angle
76/100
Sungai Tiram, Bayan Lepas should be checked by daily route, facilities, nearby retail and comfort for your household.
Rental-income angle
74/100
RM 1,400 - RM 1,650 rent guide. Estimate only. Confirm current furnished rent, vacancy buffer, maintenance fee and competing completed supply before booking.
Capital-growth angle
88/100
Likely target audience: local own-stay families, upgraders or practical renters in the surrounding area.
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Compare before booking
These nearby or similar projects help you avoid judging one project in isolation.
Ideal Venice Residency*
- Price guide
- from 300K
- Status
- Under Construction
- Why compare
- Similar budget range, useful for comparing entry price and monthly commitment.
Laguna Bay Residences *
- Price guide
- from 300K
- Status
- Under Construction
- Why compare
- Similar budget range, useful for comparing entry price and monthly commitment.
Versa
- Price guide
- from 350K
- Status
- Under Construction
- Why compare
- Similar budget range, useful for comparing entry price and monthly commitment.
Price and unit guide
Use these numbers as a shortlist guide. Confirm latest nett price, rebate and available units before booking.
Layout range
3
Built-up range
850-880 sqft
Price guide
from 498K
Car park
Ask Lewis to confirm car park allocation
Availability
Under construction units subject to latest availability
Last checked
July 2026 · brochure completion reference: 2027
3 investment scenarios
A simple stress test using the project price guide, rental guide and monthly holding guide. Confirm real rent, loan terms and package before booking.
| Scenario | Monthly Rent | Gross Yield | Vacancy Buffer | Monthly Holding | Cash Gap | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | RM 1,400 | 3.4% | 2 months / year | RM 2,681 | -RM 1,281 | Stress-test case. Use this when you want more buffer for vacancy, furnishing and rental competition. |
| Balanced | RM 1,550 | 3.7% | 1 month / year | RM 2,681 | -RM 1,131 | Base planning case. Useful for checking whether the project still feels comfortable after normal vacancy buffer. |
| Optimistic | RM 1,650 | 4.0% | 0.5 month / year | RM 2,681 | -RM 1,031 | Upside case. Only use after checking strong furnished rental evidence and tenant demand. |
This is a decision guide, not a guaranteed return. It excludes personal tax, insurance, special assessment and future rate changes.
Cost and affordability check
Hidden cost guide
SPA / legal buffer
RM 4,980
Developer package may absorb part of this.
Stamp duty buffer
RM 14,940
Final amount depends on buyer profile and latest rules.
Loan agreement buffer
RM 2,490
Confirm with bank and lawyer before booking.
Renovation / move-in buffer
RM 12,450
Useful for curtains, lights, appliances and defects follow-up.
Monthly holding guide
Estimated instalment
RM 2,273
Maintenance guide
RM 298
Sinking fund guide
RM 30
Assessment / quit rent buffer
RM 80
Monthly Holding Cost
Quick guide only. Lewis can help check a more realistic bank package before you book.
Estimated instalment
RM 2,039
Maintenance guide
RM 298
Sinking fund guide
RM 30
Monthly holding guide
RM 2,487
Cash buffer guide
RM 72,210
Loan Snapshot
RM 2,040 / month
Estimate based on 90% loan, 35 years, 4.2% interest. Actual approval, rate, DSR and package depend on bank profile.
Indicative loan: RM 448,200
Income guide: Around RM 5,800 / month
Gallery and floor / layout plans
Brochure-verified floor/layout plans stay primary. Project photos improve the visual check when a clear local match is available.
Photo Story Checklist
Use the photos like a viewing sequence: first impression, lifestyle, unit feel, floor/layout and surrounding area.
Facade / first impression
Check whether Maldives Residences* feels easy to recognise, presentable and suitable for your buyer or tenant profile.
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Facilities / lifestyle
Look for usable facilities, not only pretty brochure angles. Pool, gym, lobby and drop-off matter for rent and own stay.
Ask Lewis for the latest confirmed photo or video.
Show unit / interior feel
Use interior photos to judge layout efficiency, natural light, furnishing budget and whether the space feels practical.
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Floor / layout plan
Floor plan and layout plan mean the same thing here. Check bedrooms, usable space, storage, balcony and wasted corners.
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Location / surroundings
For Sungai Tiram, Bayan Lepas, compare the photo impression with the actual route, traffic, daily retail and surrounding supply.
Floor / layout plans
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Brochure and media links
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Request floor / layout plan
Request current layout options, size range, facing, floor level, and available unit stack.
Location intelligence
Use this as a viewing checklist. Confirm exact travel time with Google Maps or Waze on your actual viewing day.
Nearest MRT / LRT
Verify nearest rail station and walking route before viewing.
Source check: Google Maps / MRT Corp check
Nearest mall
Confirm nearest daily retail node before shortlisting.
Source check: Google Maps check
Nearest hospital
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Source check: Google Maps check
Nearest university / school
Verify school, college or university access based on your tenant or family profile.
Source check: Google Maps check
Nearest commercial hub
Sungai Tiram, Bayan Lepas commercial and workplace demand should be checked before rental planning.
Source check: Google Maps / area research
Travel time to KLCC
Check live weekday peak-hour route before viewing.
Source check: Google Maps / Waze check
Travel time to TRX
Verify route to TRX if city-office tenant demand is part of the plan.
Source check: Google Maps / Waze check
Travel time to Mid Valley
Use live maps to compare this route with your daily commute.
Source check: Google Maps / Waze check
Site visit notes
What I like
Sungai Tiram, Bayan Lepas, Penang location Freehold tenure Condominium project
What I don't like
May not suit buyers who need confirmed walking distance to rail transit.
Traffic condition
Check weekday morning and evening routes before booking because brochure distance does not show real travel time.
Accessibility
For Sungai Tiram, Bayan Lepas, verify the actual route to rail, highways, malls, offices and daily needs before treating access as a strength.
Walkability
Confirm shade, crossing points, road width, safety and exact walking route during viewing.
Actual environment
Ask for current site, showroom, facility or surrounding photos and videos when available.
Viewing checklist
Check route timing for work, school, and family needs.
Compare layout, facing, floor level, and maintenance cost.
Review brochure facts before booking or submitting loan.
Ask for nearby competing supply before deciding.
Lewis investment analysis
The opinion, score, yield estimate, risks and alternatives are grouped here so the page stays light at first glance.
Only consider if the price, package or personal use-case is unusually strong.
Suitable for
First-Time Buyer
Avoid if
Short-Term FlipperBuyer needing immediate move-in
Risk
Medium-High
Holding Period
5-8 years
Confidence
6.8/10
Overall Score
6.6/10
Relative Value
Whether the entry price is justified by location quality, rental support, supply risk control and resale audience.
6.3/10
Location Score
Area strength, amenity depth, maturity and daily convenience.
6.4/10
Rental Demand
Tenant depth from jobs, lifestyle, education, medical, rail and city demand.
6.1/10
Accessibility
Rail, road, commute and practical access signals from public information and maps.
6.0/10
Future Growth
Infrastructure, commercial development, township maturity and growth catalysts.
6.6/10
Supply Risk Control
Higher score means healthier control against nearby competing supply.
7.7/10
Liquidity
Estimated resale audience depth and ability to exit later.
7.1/10
Score is a value-first Lewis framework using brochure facts, public map/infrastructure signals, rental-source checks, supply-risk control and market-source verification. A low price alone does not create a high score.
How Lewis reads this score
The score is not a decoration. Each factor points to what must be verified before booking.
| Factor | Score | Why it matters | What to verify next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Value | 6.3/10 | Whether the entry price is justified by location quality, rental support, supply risk control and resale audience. | Compare price against location quality, rent support, supply risk and resale audience before treating it as a good deal. |
| Location Score | 6.4/10 | Area strength, amenity depth, maturity and daily convenience. | Check daily route, surrounding amenities, road access and actual neighbourhood feel. |
| Rental Demand | 6.1/10 | Tenant depth from jobs, lifestyle, education, medical, rail and city demand. | Compare current PropertyGuru, iProperty and SPEEDHOME rental listings before relying on the estimate. |
| Accessibility | 6.0/10 | Rail, road, commute and practical access signals from public information and maps. | Verify Google Maps or Waze travel time during peak hour, not only brochure distance. |
| Future Growth | 6.6/10 | Infrastructure, commercial development, township maturity and growth catalysts. | Check MRT Corp, DBKL, developer masterplans and latest area development news. |
| Supply Risk Control | 7.7/10 | Higher score means healthier control against nearby competing supply. | Compare nearby launches, completed stock, rental competition and density before booking. |
| Liquidity | 7.1/10 | Estimated resale audience depth and ability to exit later. | Check Brickz, EdgeProp and comparable resale supply so the exit audience is realistic. |
Expected rental
RM 1,400 - RM 1,650
Estimated yield
3.4% - 4.0%
Tenant profile
First-Time Buyer
Estimate only. Confirm current furnished rent, vacancy buffer, maintenance fee and competing completed supply before booking. Updated: July 2026 · brochure completion reference: 2027.
Sungai Tiram, Bayan Lepas, Penang location Freehold tenure Condominium project
Sungai Tiram, Bayan Lepas, Penang location
Freehold tenure
Condominium project
from 498K
Built-up: 850-880 sqft
May not suit buyers who need confirmed walking distance to rail transit.
Traffic and actual travel time should be checked during weekday peak hour.
Final package, rebate, car park allocation and legal fee support can change without notice.
Rental estimate should be checked against current completed supply nearby.
Construction timeline and VP date should be reconfirmed with the developer.
Check weekday morning and evening routes before booking because brochure distance does not show real travel time.
May not suit buyers who need confirmed walking distance to rail transit.
May not suit buyers who need to move in immediately or inspect the exact completed unit.
May not suit families who prioritise school and park convenience above all else.
Exit Strategy
Likely target audience: local own-stay families, upgraders or practical renters in the surrounding area.
Before booking, compare entry price against nearby completed projects so the resale gap is clear.
For rental planning, check realistic furnished rental, maintenance fee and vacancy buffer instead of only gross yield.
Risk Notes
Traffic and actual travel time should be checked during weekday peak hour.
Final package, rebate, car park allocation and legal fee support can change without notice.
Rental estimate should be checked against current completed supply nearby.
Construction timeline and VP date should be reconfirmed with the developer.
Best Units To Ask First
Ask first for 3 room layouts with efficient usable space.
For rental, compare smallest practical layout against maintenance fee and furnishing budget.
For own stay, prioritise quieter facing, parking convenience and future family needs over the cheapest unit only.
Unit Stack / Facing Guide
Ask for available stack, floor level, facing, afternoon sun exposure and nearby road/noise direction.
For Sungai Tiram, Bayan Lepas, compare convenience against privacy, view and traffic movement before choosing a unit.
Shortlist at least two layouts so you have a backup if the preferred stack is taken.
Questions Before Booking
What is the latest nett price and package for Maldives Residences*?
Is the rebate confirmed in writing and until when is it valid?
Which unit stacks, floor levels and facings are still available?
What are the layout types and exact built-up sizes?
How many car parks are included and where are they located?
What is the estimated maintenance fee and sinking fund?
Related Buyer Guides
Freehold vs leasehold
Booking checklist
First investment guide
Loan comfort guide
New launch vs subsale
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Read or watch next
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Freehold vs leaseholdRead this buyer guide before asking for the latest package.Booking checklistRead this buyer guide before asking for the latest package.First investment guideRead this buyer guide before asking for the latest package.Loan comfort guideRead this buyer guide before asking for the latest package.
FAQ and enquiry
Common buyer questions, related projects and a shorter enquiry form for next-step checks.
Quick answers
Quick answers about this project.
Short direct answers for buyers and AI search.
Is Maldives Residences* suitable for own stay?
Maldives Residences* can suit own-stay buyers comparing Sungai Tiram, Bayan Lepas because it offers condominium options from 498K, with freehold tenure and layouts around 850-880 sqft.
Is Maldives Residences* suitable for investment?
For investment, compare Maldives Residences* against nearby completed rental supply, realistic furnishing cost, maintenance fee and tenant demand before booking.
What should I ask before booking Maldives Residences*?
Ask for latest nett price, rebate, package validity, available unit stack, car park allocation, maintenance estimate, floor plan and loan comfort check.
Who can help compare Maldives Residences*?
Lewis Chong, REN 69566 under IQI Global, can help compare latest package, floor plan, loan comfort, rental logic and alternatives.
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