Sungai Ara · Subsale Market
Skycube Residence Subsale — Sungai Ara, Penang
Current asking prices, Zac's honest take, and what to check before you buy. Ask for the current shortlist on WhatsApp.
Skycube Residence is a completed freehold condominium in Sungai Ara, Penang by GSD Land (M) Sdn. Bhd.. Subsale asking prices start from roughly RM 446K.
Price at a glance
Prices as at November 2026 — Subsale asking prices basis. Last checked 2026-10-12.
| Unit type | Size (sqft) | Price from | PSF from |
|---|---|---|---|
| All units | 1,100–2,952 | RM445,500 | ~RM405 |
Zac’s Take
Zac Ong
Skycube is GSD Land's freehold mixed development in Sungai Ara, with layouts from about 1,100 sq ft typical units up to duplex penthouses.
2026 listings ran from about RM445,500 to RM950,000, below the original launch prices. Because it's a mixed development, ask what the non-residential part is, how it shares the maintenance account, and which land title your unit sits on.
It's below the island's RM1M foreign-buyer minimum, so it's a local and PR market. For a buyer who wants a lot of floor area on a modest budget, the larger units are worth a look.
Reviews and comparisons
Available Listings
No listings currently on file. Zac may have off-market units available.
Ask Zac about availabilityWhy buy a Skycube Residence subsale (vs a new launch elsewhere)
Immediate occupancy
Move in within months, not years. Most resales complete in four to six months, a little longer if you need state consent as a foreign buyer.
Verified surroundings
Sungai Ara's noise levels, traffic, neighbour mix, and JMC quality are known quantities at Skycube Residence.
Established maintenance
The building has a track record. Ask for the management accounts, sinking fund balance and recent meeting minutes before you commit.
How Skycube Residence is priced within Sungai Ara
At roughly RM405 psf, Skycube Residence sits toward the value end of Sungai Ara's condo band (RM440–590 psf). That usually reflects building age, floor level, or distance from the area's prime frontage — worth checking which, because the first two are negotiable and the third is not.
PSF bands are area-level indicative ranges from our own tracking, cross-checked against NAPIC/JPPH and Brickz transaction data — see the Penang Price Index. Unit-level pricing varies with floor, view and renovation; ask Zac for the actual transacted comparables in this building.
The Skycube Residence pre-purchase checklist
- 1.Remaining lease (if leasehold) — Ask for the exact expiry year. Banks tighten lending as the remaining term shortens, which affects both your loan and your future buyer's.
- 2.Outstanding charges and caveats — Your lawyer should run a full land search for caveats, charges or restrictions in interest before you release any deposit.
- 3.Genuine transacted comparables — Ask for recent transacted prices in the same block, not asking prices. Asking prices tell you what sellers hope for, not what the market pays.
- 4.Exit tax position — Model your RPGT before you buy, not when you sell. Holding period changes the maths substantially, especially for foreign owners.
- 5.Vacant possession terms — Agree in writing what stays — air-conditioners, built-ins, curtains, lights. Fixture disputes at handover are entirely avoidable.
Skycube Residence price 2026
What Skycube Residence trades at on the sub-sale market, last checked 2026-10-12.
| Asking from | RM445,500 – RM950,000 |
| Built-up | 1,100 – 2,952 sqft |
Verified sub-sale asking prices. Asking is not transacted — expect movement between the two.
Every unit here sits below the RM1M foreign-buyer minimum, so this building is open to Malaysian and PR buyers only.
Selling rather than buying? The RPGT rates and the 21B retention decide what you keep — and if you are near the five-to-six-year line, the date matters more than the price.
Skycube Residence for sale & for rent
Asking rents at Skycube Residence ran from about RM1,500–2,180 a month in September–October 2026, for furnished three-bedroom homes of about 1,275 sq ft. Rents depend on the floor, view and furnishing, so message Zac for what is actually available to buy or rent today.
Skycube Residence key facts
- Developer
- GSD Land (M) Sdn. Bhd.
- Area
- Sungai Ara, Penang
- Type
- mixed
- Tenure
- freehold
- Price from
- RM 446K
Sungai Ara — area snapshot
Full area guide →Sungai Ara is a mid-island residential area south of Bayan Lepas with a growing condo market. Well-connected to the airport and FTZ.
Price range
RM 378K – RM 1.9M
asking prices in area
Active projects
0
selling or under construction
Subsale condos
7
completed projects
Total tracked
8
properties in this area
Other projects in Sungai Ara
All 7 others we track here, cheapest first — all trading sub-sale.
- Fairview ResidenceRM378K
- TreeORM395K
- SenzVillesRM500K
- Imperial GrandeRM515K
- Setia PinnacleRM540K
- Isle of Palm @ Setia Pearl IslandRM980K
- Casa Rica @ Setia GreensRM1.9M
Skycube Residence subsale — common questions
What is the price of Skycube Residence?
Skycube Residence runs RM445,500 to RM950,000. These are verified sub-sale asking prices, not transacted figures — expect movement between the two. Checked 2026-10-12.
Is Skycube Residence freehold or leasehold?
Skycube Residence is freehold. I have not been able to confirm the land title class — check it with the developer, because a commercial title changes your utility tariffs and loan margin.
Can a foreigner buy at Skycube Residence?
Yes, if you are on MM2H. MM2H participants can buy residential property in Penang from RM500,000 (up to two homes), and Skycube Residence is priced above that. Other foreign buyers need RM1,000,000 for strata property on the island, which homes here do not reach. Add the state levy, a flat 8% stamp duty, and 3–4 months for state consent.
How much is the rent at Skycube Residence?
Asking rents ran from RM1,500 to RM2,180 a month in September–October 2026, for furnished three-bedroom homes of about 1,275 sq ft. These are asking rents on the main property portals, not signed leases. Short-term holiday letting isn't allowed in condos on Penang Island, so think in one- or two-year tenancies.
How big are the homes at Skycube Residence?
Homes range from about 1,100 to 2,952 sq ft.
Who developed Skycube Residence?
GSD Land (M) Sdn. Bhd.
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