penangproperty
CompletedfreeholdEst. 2011

Hunza Properties Berhad

Gurney Paragon

Gurney Drive

From

RM 2.04M

RM 7141364 PSF · Completion 2011

Tenure

freehold

Title

TBC

Total Units

264

Completion

2011

From
RM 2.0M
PSF
RM 714–1364
Tenure
freehold
Total units
264
Status
completed
Completion
2011
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Zac’s Take

Zac Ong

Gurney Paragon is one of the island's landmark addresses — Hunza Properties' twin residential towers (East 73 units, West 191, 264 in total), freehold, with the residential portion completed in 2011 and the Gurney Paragon Mall opening in 2013.

The headline draw is the direct mall connection — you live above one of Penang's best retail and F&B destinations, on the Gurney waterfront. Subsale asking prices span a wide RM714–1,364 psf depending on tower, floor and whether the unit faces the sea.

My honest take: this is a blue-chip Gurney address with proven demand and easy tenanting. The spread in psf is real, so unit selection matters a lot here — a well-chosen sea-facing stack is a different asset from a lower city-facing unit at the same building. Tell me your budget and I'll point you at the stacks worth viewing.

Facilities

Infinity PoolChildren's PoolJacuzziGymnasiumYoga & Aerobic StudioDance StudioExercise DeckBBQ AreaChildren's PlayroomBusiness CentreFunction HallMeeting RoomDriver's RoomLush Gardens24-Hour Security

What's nearby

🏥 Healthcare

  • Gleneagles Penang1.5km
  • Island Hospital2.5km
  • Penang General Hospital3.5km

🎓 Schools

  • SMK Convent Pulau Tikus1.5km
  • Tenby International School2.0km
  • Penang Free School3.0km

🛍 Shopping

  • Gurney Paragon Mall (on-site)100m
  • Gurney Plaza300m
  • Midlands Park Centre1.5km

💎 Premium tier — what actually matters

At this price tier, buyers care about a different set of numbers

Most Gurney Paragon buyers pay cash or use private banking — so monthly instalments aren't the metric. The questions Zac gets asked are:

  • · Resale liquidity — how long to find a buyer in 5 years
  • · Capital appreciation — what the area has done over 3, 5, 10 years
  • · Carrying cost — maintenance + tax + utilities, not loan
  • · Estate planning — title structure, inheritance handling
  • · Foreign buyer levy & consent — true total cost basis
  • · Lawyer / private banker network — who handles transactions well
Run the ROI / exit strategy calc instead →

Gurney Drive — area snapshot

Full area guide →

Gurney Drive is Penang's prestige address for high-end residential. Limited land and consistent demand from local professionals and overseas Malaysians keep prices elevated.

Price range

RM 800KRM 3.3M

asking prices in area

Active projects

1

selling or under construction

Subsale condos

7

completed projects

Total tracked

9

properties in this area

Total Cost Breakdown

Every cost you'll pay — stamp duty, legal fees, loan documentation, foreign levy. Real Penang numbers, not generic Malaysia estimates.

DownpaymentRM 204,100
SPA stamp dutyRM 65,640
SPA legal feeRM 19,578
MOT stamp duty (at VP)

Tiered 1–4% on transfer value. Paid at Vacant Possession stage. Buyer's cost — rarely absorbed by developer.

RM 65,640
Loan stamp duty (0.5%)RM 9,185
Loan agreement legal feeRM 9,185
Valuation feeRM 3,500
Search, admin, miscRM 1,000
Gross upfront totalRM 377,827

New launch — typical developer savings

Toggle what the developer is absorbing. Confirm the actual package before signing.

Cash rebate3% = RM 61,230
0%5%10%
Total developer savingsRM 99,177

Net upfront (after savings)

Based on typical 2026 new launch package

RM 278,650

Estimates based on 2026 Penang state rules. Actual costs vary by bank, lawyer, and case complexity. Confirm exact figures with Zac →

Frequently asked questions

Is Gurney Paragon freehold?

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Yes — freehold, developed by Hunza Properties Berhad. The residential towers completed in 2011 (the adjoining mall opened in 2013).

Is the residence connected to Gurney Paragon Mall?

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Yes — the residential towers and the mall are one development, so residents have direct access to the mall. This connectivity is the building’s core draw.

What are subsale prices at Gurney Paragon?

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Asking prices span roughly RM714–1,364 psf depending on tower (East/West), floor, and sea vs city facing. WhatsApp Zac for current listings.

How many units are there?

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There are 264 units across two towers — East (73 units) and West (191 units).

Can foreigners buy at Gurney Paragon?

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Yes. At these prices, units clear Penang Island's RM1,000,000 minimum for foreign buyers of strata property. State consent (typically 2–4 months) applies, and MM2H holders follow the same property rules. Zac can confirm eligibility for your situation.

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