OSK Property
Rubica @ Harbour Place
Harbour Place, Butterworth
From
RM 480K
RM 507– PSF · Completion 2026
Tenure
freehold
Title
residential
Total Units
230
Completion
2026
- From
- RM 480K
- PSF
- RM 507
- Tenure
- freehold
- Total units
- 230
- Status
- under construction
- Completion
- 2026
Zac’s Take
Zac Ong
Rubica @ Harbour Place is a 230-unit serviced apartment in Butterworth from RM480,000. This is the premium segment of Butterworth's new launch market — RM480K for a serviced apartment positions it above the mass market Butterworth condos at RM250K. The Harbour Place address suggests a waterfront or harbour-adjacent development. Serviced apartment (commercial title) means commercial utility rates, but also more flexibility for short-term rental/Airbnb if the management allows. At RM480K in Butterworth, buyers should compare carefully against the island — you could get into some Bayan Lepas or Bukit Mertajam products at similar pricing.
Rubica @ Harbour Place unit types
| Type | Config | Size (sqft) | Units | Car parks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| serviced residence | serviced residence | 946–1,335 | 230 | — |
| Total | 230 | |||
Building specifications
- Blocks
- 1
- Floors
- 34
- Total units
- 230
Facilities
What's nearby
🛍 Shopping
- Penang Sentral1.0km
Monthly Instalment Calculator
Monthly Instalment
RM 1,939
Total Interest
RM 382,290
Total Outlay
RM 862,290
Butterworth — area snapshot
Full area guide →Butterworth is the main urban centre on Penang Mainland, connected to the island via ferry and the Penang Bridge. Active residential market with affordable entry prices.
Price range
RM 250K – RM 1.1M
asking prices in area
Active projects
5
selling or under construction
Subsale condos
2
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.
| Downpayment | RM 48,000 |
| SPA stamp duty | RM 8,600 |
| SPA legal fee | RM 6,000 |
| MOT stamp duty (at VP) Tiered 1–4% on transfer value. Paid at Vacant Possession stage. Buyer's cost — rarely absorbed by developer. | RM 8,600 |
| Loan stamp duty (0.5%) | RM 2,160 |
| Loan agreement legal fee | RM 2,160 |
| Valuation fee | RM 1,000 |
| Search, admin, misc | RM 1,000 |
| Gross upfront total | RM 77,520 |
New launch — typical developer savings
Toggle what the developer is absorbing. Confirm the actual package before signing.
Net upfront (after savings)
Based on typical 2026 new launch package
Estimates based on 2026 Penang state rules. Actual costs vary by bank, lawyer, and case complexity. Confirm exact figures with Zac →
Frequently asked questions
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RM 480K
Rubica @ Harbour Place