penangproperty
CompletedfreeholdEst. 2017

SP Setia

Setia V Residences

Kelawai, Gurney Drive

From

RM 2.70M

RM 10001400 PSF · Completion 2017

Tenure

freehold

Title

TBC

Total Units

178

Completion

2017

From
RM 2.7M
PSF
RM 1000–1400
Tenure
freehold
Total units
178
Status
completed
Completion
2017
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Zac’s Take

Zac Ong

Setia V Residences is S P Setia's Gurney waterfront project — twin towers (48 and 43 storeys), 178 units, freehold, completed in 2017. As a listed-developer product, build quality and management are relatively dependable.

Subsale asking sits around RM1,000–1,400 psf, with total prices from roughly RM2.7M. You're paying for a front-row Gurney position and larger luxury layouts, in a building young enough to feel current.

My honest take: this is a solid own-stay or long-let luxury unit on one of the island's best stretches. It's not a bargain play — Gurney rarely is — but the developer pedigree and the address hold value. Ask me which units have the cleanest sea aspect; on this stretch, facing is what separates a good buy from a fair one.

Facilities

Infinity PoolChildren's PoolSky DeckSky LoungeSky GardenGymnasiumBadminton CourtSquash CourtGames RoomReading RoomDance StudioYoga DeckSaunaSteam RoomJacuzziCommunity HallMulti-Functional HallBBQ AreaPavilionChildren's PlayroomOutdoor PlayroomGuest LoungeConcept KitchenLandscaped Garden24-Hour Security

What's nearby

🏥 Healthcare

  • Gleneagles Penang1.2km
  • Island Hospital2.0km
  • Penang General Hospital3.5km

🎓 Schools

  • SMK Convent Pulau Tikus1.0km
  • Tenby International School1.5km
  • PTPL College Penang1.5km

🛍 Shopping

  • Gurney Paragon Mall500m
  • Gurney Plaza800m
  • Midlands Park Centre1.5km

💎 Premium tier — what actually matters

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

Most Setia V Residences 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 270,000
SPA stamp dutyRM 92,000
SPA legal feeRM 24,850
MOT stamp duty (at VP)

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

RM 92,000
Loan stamp duty (0.5%)RM 12,150
Loan agreement legal feeRM 12,150
Valuation feeRM 3,500
Search, admin, miscRM 1,000
Gross upfront totalRM 507,650

New launch — typical developer savings

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

Cash rebate3% = RM 81,000
0%5%10%
Total developer savingsRM 130,150

Net upfront (after savings)

Based on typical 2026 new launch package

RM 377,500

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 Setia V Residences freehold?

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Yes — freehold, developed by S P Setia, completed in 2017 on the Gurney Drive waterfront.

What are subsale prices at Setia V?

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Asking prices typically start from about RM2.7M, with PSF around RM1,000–1,400 depending on floor, facing and renovation. WhatsApp Zac for current listings.

How many units and towers?

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Two towers (48 and 43 storeys) with 178 units in total — a relatively low-density luxury count for the area.

Is it a good building for own-stay?

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Yes — as a listed-developer product with dependable management, larger layouts and a prime Gurney position, it suits own-stay and long-term rental. Unit facing matters most here.

Can foreigners buy at Setia V Residences?

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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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