penangproperty
CompletedfreeholdEst. 2010

Giant Resorts (Tanjung) Sdn. Bhd.

Skyhome

Jalan Tanjung Bungah

From

RM 4.70M

RM 635817 PSF · Completion 2010

Tenure

freehold

Title

TBC

Total Units

52

Completion

2010

From
RM 4.7M
PSF
RM 635–817
Tenure
freehold
Total units
52
Status
completed
Completion
2010
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Zac’s Take

Zac Ong

Skyhome is a boutique freehold tower in Tanjung Bungah — just 52 units (47 standard plus 5 penthouses), developed by Giant Resorts, completed in 2010. The units are enormous: standard layouts around 6,300 sqft, penthouses near 12,300 sqft.

That scale is why the psf reads low (about RM635–817) against a RM4.7M-plus entry — this is space-buying, not psf-buying. It's one of the larger-format luxury residences on the Tanjung Bungah stretch.

My honest take: Skyhome is for a buyer who wants sheer floor area and a low-neighbour-count building over a modern amenity deck. It's a mature building now, so check the maintenance and sinking fund carefully. For the right buyer wanting a very large sea-side home, few buildings offer this footprint. Ask me what's available and the JMC health.

Facilities

Swimming PoolGymnasiumBBQ AreaPlaygroundFunction Room24-Hour SecurityCCTVCovered ParkingLandscape Garden

What's nearby

🏥 Healthcare

  • Gleneagles Hospital Penang6.0km
  • Penang Adventist Hospital7.0km
  • Penang General Hospital8.0km

🎓 Schools

  • SK Tanjung Bungah1.5km
  • SMK Tanjung Bungah2.0km
  • Uplands International School4.0km

🛍 Shopping

  • Tesco Extra Tanjung Bungah1.0km
  • Straits Quay4.0km
  • Gurney Plaza5.0km

💎 Premium tier — what actually matters

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

Most Skyhome 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 →

Tanjung Bungah — area snapshot

Full area guide →

Tanjung Bungah offers seafront living with relatively more space than Gurney Drive. It attracts buyers who want proximity to the beach corridor without being in the dense city fringe.

Price range

RM 488KRM 3.6M

asking prices in area

Active projects

2

selling or under construction

Subsale condos

14

completed projects

Total tracked

18

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 470,000
SPA stamp dutyRM 172,000
SPA legal feeRM 39,150
MOT stamp duty (at VP)

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

RM 172,000
Loan stamp duty (0.5%)RM 21,150
Loan agreement legal feeRM 21,150
Valuation feeRM 3,500
Search, admin, miscRM 1,000
Gross upfront totalRM 899,950

New launch — typical developer savings

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

Cash rebate3% = RM 141,000
0%5%10%
Total developer savingsRM 222,450

Net upfront (after savings)

Based on typical 2026 new launch package

RM 677,500

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 Skyhome freehold?

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Yes — freehold, developed by Giant Resorts (Tanjung) Sdn. Bhd., completed in 2010 in Tanjung Bungah.

Why is the PSF low for a RM4.7M unit?

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Because the units are very large — standard layouts around 6,300 sqft and penthouses near 12,300 sqft. You are paying for floor area, so the per-square-foot figure looks modest.

How many units does Skyhome have?

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Just 52 units — 47 standard plus 5 penthouses — a low-density boutique count.

What should I check before buying at Skyhome?

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As a building completed in 2010, verify the sinking fund health, maintenance track record, and common-area condition. Ask Zac to help review the JMC records.

Can foreigners buy at Skyhome?

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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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Same area family, same property type, similar price band — what most buyers actually cross-shop.

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