Klang Valley Property Market H1 2026: Where Prices Rose and Fell
A plain-English reading of NAPIC’s H1 2026 reports for Klang Valley homebuyers and residential investors, district by district.
The Klang Valley property market 2026 is moving in two directions at once. NAPIC data shows Kuala Lumpur house prices rose 2.7% year on year in Q2 2026 (preliminary), while Selangor prices fell 1.1%. With national growth at just 0.9%, where you buy matters more than the headline.
At Hartamas Real Estate, we track NAPIC’s releases closely so our clients do not have to decode the jargon. This guide translates H1 2026 NAPIC reports into plain English for Klang Valley homebuyers and residential investors. Because NAPIC reports by state, “Klang Valley” here means Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Putrajaya.
TL;DR: Quick Summary
- KL and Selangor diverged: KL prices rose 2.7% to an average RM825,282, while Selangor fell 1.1% to RM561,187.
- District matters more than state: terraced prices rose 5.4% in KL North but fell 7.0% in KL South.
- Selangor high-rise prices swung sharply: they fell 7.9% quarter on quarter in Q1 2026, then rebounded 7.4% in Q2.
- Selangor saw fewer deals, KL saw more: residential transactions fell 10.5% in Selangor and rose 2.4% in KL.
- Unsold stock is concentrated: Selangor has 4,185 completed unsold homes and 15,665 unsold units still under construction.
- KL’s largest pool of completed unsold units is serviced apartments: 6,343 completed units remain unsold, against 3,687 homes.
Table of Contents
How Are House Prices Moving in the Klang Valley Property Market 2026?
House prices in the Klang Valley property market 2026 are rising in KL and easing in Selangor. The Malaysian House Price Index (MHPI) shows KL up 2.7% year on year in Q2 2026, and Selangor down 1.1%. Meanwhile, Malaysia’s national average house price stands at approximately RM507,533.
The MHPI tracks the price of a comparable “typical” home over time. Think of it as a thermometer for prices, not a list of actual selling prices. The “p” in Q2 2026p means the figure is preliminary and may be revised.
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House type |
KL average price |
KL annual change |
Selangor average price |
Selangor annual change |
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All houses |
RM825,282 |
+2.7% |
RM561,187 |
-1.1% |
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Terraced |
RM977,286 |
+1.4% |
RM634,465 |
-0.6% |
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High-rise |
RM562,326 |
+1.5% |
RM304,660 |
+0.9% |
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Semi-detached |
RM2.381 million |
+4.1% |
RM1.051 million |
-5.7% |
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Detached |
RM2.849 million |
+9.4% |
RM892,538 |
-3.6% |
Source: NAPIC, Malaysian House Price Index Q1–Q2 2026P (Q2 2026p vs Q2 2025)
Both states dipped slightly quarter on quarter, KL by 0.8% and Selangor by 0.3%. NAPIC’s national commentary attributes recent softness to buyers making short-term budget adjustments, while noting underlying demand remains supported. It also notes the OPR has held at 2.75% since July 2025, with stable loan growth at 5.3%.
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What this means for buyers Selangor buyers, especially for landed homes, may find more room to negotiate than a year ago. KL landed sellers, by contrast, have recent price growth behind them. These averages are index-based estimates, not actual transacted prices, so treat them as direction, not valuation. |
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Pro Tip: Compare an asking price with the district’s recent transacted prices, not with the state average. |
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Which Klang Valley Districts Are Rising or Falling?
Klang Valley districts are moving far apart, even within the same state. A national all-house figure of 0.9% hides annual district moves of up to 7% in either direction for terraced and high-rise homes.
How Are Terraced House Prices Moving by District?
Terraced prices rose in KL North, KL Central, Petaling, Sepang and Hulu Langat, according to NAPIC’s regional breakdown. They fell in KL South, Klang, Gombak and Kuala Selangor.
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District |
Annual change |
Quarterly change |
|---|---|---|
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KL North |
+5.4% |
+0.6% |
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KL Central |
+2.1% |
+1.8% |
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KL South |
-7.0% |
-4.1% |
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Petaling |
+2.1% |
+2.2% |
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Sepang |
+2.1% |
0.0% |
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Hulu Langat |
+0.6% |
+2.5% |
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Kuala Selangor |
-0.2% |
-2.2% |
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Gombak |
-3.5% |
-3.4% |
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Klang |
-6.4% |
-4.7% |
Source: NAPIC, Malaysian House Price Index Q1–Q2 2026P, Chart 10 (terraced, Q2 2026p)
How Are High-Rise Prices Moving by District?
In H1 2026, high-rise prices swung more sharply than terraced prices across the Klang Valley. Selangor high-rise prices fell 7.9% quarter on quarter in Q1 2026, then rebounded 7.4% in Q2.
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District |
Average price |
Annual change |
Q1 2026 change |
Q2 2026 change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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KL Central |
RM611,069 |
+5.0% |
-1.8% |
-6.3% |
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KL North |
RM578,009 |
-4.1% |
-4.8% |
-2.1% |
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KL South |
RM415,242 |
+6.8% |
+2.0% |
+0.6% |
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Kuala Lumpur (state) |
RM562,326 |
+1.5% |
-2.5% |
-3.7% |
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Petaling |
RM403,289 |
+1.7% |
-7.8% |
+8.2% |
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Hulu Langat |
RM259,210 |
-2.3% |
-8.4% |
+4.1% |
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Selangor (state) |
RM304,660 |
+0.9% |
-7.9% |
+7.4% |
Source: NAPIC, Malaysian House Price Index Q1–Q2 2026P, Table 2 and Charts 11–12 (high-rise, Q2 2026p)
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What this means for buyers KL South shows why property type matters: terraced prices fell 7.0% while high-rise rose 6.8%. Petaling rebounded in Q2 after a sharp Q1 fall, while Hulu Langat only partly recovered, so a single quarter can mislead. |
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Pro Tip: Ask your agent for both the annual and quarterly change in your target district before you make an offer. |
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Are Fewer People Buying Property in the Klang Valley?
Fewer homes changed hands in Selangor in H1 2026, while KL recorded more. Selangor residential transactions fell from 25,015 to 22,389, or 10.5%, while KL rose from 6,460 to 6,618, or 2.4%.
A “transaction” is a recorded property transfer, not a launch or a booking. These state figures cover residential property only, and the percentages are as reported by NAPIC.
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What this means for buyers Selangor’s lower deal volume and softer prices may point to a more buyer-friendly market. KL appears steadier on both counts. |
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How Much Unsold Property Is There in KL and Selangor?
KL and Selangor together hold 7,872 completed residential units that remain unsold, out of 33,094 nationwide. Nationally, that overhang rose 23.0% year on year.
“Overhang” means homes that are fully built and hold a Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC), but remain unsold more than nine months after launch. Serviced apartments and SOHOs are counted separately, as commercial property.
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Unsold category (units) |
Kuala Lumpur |
Selangor |
Putrajaya |
|---|---|---|---|
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Completed homes (overhang) |
3,687 |
4,185 |
112 |
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Homes under construction |
2,498 |
15,665 |
1,034 |
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Homes not yet built |
2,851 |
994 |
0 |
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Completed serviced apartments |
6,343 |
4,034 |
20 |
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Completed SOHOs |
1,891 |
393 |
0 |
Source: NAPIC, Property Market Status Report H1 2026
- Selangor’s pipeline: its 15,665 unsold units under construction are 26.7% of the national total.
- KL’s unbuilt stock: KL holds the largest share of unsold not-yet-built homes nationally, at 22.1%.
- KL serviced apartments: completed unsold serviced apartments (6,343) outnumber KL’s completed unsold homes (3,687).
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What this means for buyers and investors More unsold stock can mean more negotiating room on some completed projects. Units unsold for years may also have reasons, such as location, layout or pricing. Unsold units still under construction may compete with resale homes once they complete. |
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Pro Tip: Before negotiating on a completed unsold unit, ask how long it has been on the market and what similar units nearby transacted for. |
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How Much New Housing Supply Is Coming to the Klang Valley?
Selangor has the largest housing pipeline in Malaysia. It has 81,437 homes under construction (incoming supply) and 52,439 more with building plan approval (planned supply).
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Residential supply (units) |
Kuala Lumpur |
Selangor |
Putrajaya |
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Existing stock |
584,933 |
1,780,332 |
20,349 |
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Incoming supply (under construction) |
27,554 |
81,437 |
2,228 |
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Planned supply (approved, not started) |
40,048 |
52,439 |
0 |
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New launches, H1 2026 |
1,610 |
8,354 |
0 |
Source: NAPIC, Property Stock Report H1 2026 and Property Market Status Report H1 2026
Selangor also led the country in new launches. Nationally, though, launches fell 25.3% and only 16.6% of newly launched units were sold. Landed launches sold at 22.8%, against 8.2% for high-rise.
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What this means for buyers Large incoming supply may give buyers more choice in parts of Selangor, but it can also slow resale and rental take-up. Newly launched landed homes are selling faster than new high-rise launches, which may matter for resale planning. |
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Pro Tip: For off-plan purchases, ask the developer for the project’s current sales rate and compare it with the 16.6% national figure. |
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What Does the Data Mean for Klang Valley Serviced Apartment Investors?
Klang Valley serviced apartment prices are growing modestly, while supply remains heavy. NAPIC’s Serviced Apartment Price Index shows KL up 1.8% year on year, from 0.5% a year earlier, and Selangor up 1.0%.
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Area |
RM per sq m |
RM per sq ft (approx.) |
Per unit |
Annual change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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KL Centre |
RM10,835 |
RM1,007 |
RM962,474 |
+3.2% |
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KL North |
RM7,354 |
RM683 |
RM644,740 |
+1.3% |
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KL South |
RM6,627 |
RM616 |
RM596,022 |
+3.1% |
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Petaling |
RM7,082 |
RM658 |
RM524,475 |
+1.2% |
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Kajang/Bangi |
RM6,095 |
RM566 |
RM429,424 |
+1.2% |
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Sepang |
RM5,900 |
RM548 |
RM397,853 |
+0.2% |
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Gombak |
RM4,644 |
RM431 |
RM415,508 |
+1.4% |
Source: NAPIC, Serviced Apartment Price Index Q1–Q2 2026P. Per sq ft converted by Hartamas (÷10.764).
Supply is the main watch point. KL has 40,798 serviced apartments under construction and Selangor 62,983, on top of existing stock of 157,032 and 162,385 units.
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What this means for investors With modest price growth, returns may depend more on rental demand and holding costs than on appreciation. Heavy incoming supply could add competition for tenants once projects complete. |
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Pro Tip: Check how many serviced apartments are completed, unsold or under construction near your target building before projecting rental income. |
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How Should Klang Valley Buyers Use the NAPIC H1 2026 Data?
Klang Valley buyers can use NAPIC data as four district-level signals, rather than as a market verdict. Here is what we tell our clients to check.
- Price trend: is the district’s index rising, flat or falling for your property type?
- Unsold stock: how many completed units nearby remain unsold, and for how long?
- Pipeline: how much supply is under construction or approved in the area?
- Take-up: how quickly are new launches of your property type selling?
Checking all four signals gives buyers a firmer basis for negotiation. The right answer still depends on your timeline, financing and reason for buying. For the upfront side, see how much cash you really need to buy a house in Malaysia.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Should I wait for Klang Valley prices to fall before buying?
NAPIC data shows price growth slowing, not prices falling broadly. KL rose 2.7% and Selangor fell 1.1% year on year. Waiting may help in softer districts, but trends can reverse within a quarter, as Selangor high-rise prices did.
2. Is now a good time to negotiate on a completed new home in Selangor?
Selangor had 4,185 completed homes still unsold more than nine months after launch. That may improve negotiating room, but check how long a unit has been unsold, and why, before treating a discount as value.
3. Are landed homes or high-rise units selling faster?
Nationally, landed launches recorded a 22.8% sales rate in H1 2026, against 8.2% for high-rise units. Landed homes appear to be absorbed faster, which may matter for resale, though location and price still drive individual outcomes.
4. How reliable are NAPIC’s 2026 house price figures?
NAPIC marks its Q2 2026 price figures “p” for preliminary, so they may be revised. The index also tracks a typical home, so use it for direction and confirm actual transacted prices for your target building.
Conclusion: What Is the Key Takeaway for Klang Valley Buyers?
The H1 2026 NAPIC data shows a Klang Valley market split by state, district and property type. KL prices rose while Selangor eased, and Selangor carries the heavier supply pipeline. In KL, completed unsold serviced apartments outnumber completed unsold homes.
For buyers, the trade-off is negotiating leverage against local risk. Softer Selangor sub-markets may offer room to negotiate, but district trends can reverse within a quarter. If you are buying for the first time, our First-Time Homebuyer’s Handbook (2026 Edition) covers the next steps.
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Read the market. Then read your street. Klang Valley data sets the context, but your decision depends on the district, the building and your budget. The market moves fast. Speak to a Hartamas agent today and get a shortlist built for your budget and timeline, or browse Hartamas listings first. Not sure how these numbers apply to the area you are considering? Tell us your situation and we will walk you through it, no obligation. |
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Sources
- National Property Information Centre (NAPIC), Malaysian House Price Index Q1–Q2 2026P, Valuation and Property Services Department, Ministry of Finance Malaysia, 2026.
- NAPIC, Serviced Apartment Price Index (SA-PI) Q1–Q2 2026P, 2026.
- NAPIC, Laporan Status Pasaran Harta Tanah H1 2026 (Property Market Status Report H1 2026), 2026.
- NAPIC, Laporan Stok Harta Tanah H1 2026 (Property Stock Report H1 2026), 2026.
- NAPIC, Sorotan Pasaran Harta Tanah H1 2026 (Property Market Highlights H1 2026), 2026.
- NAPIC, Central Region Property Market Report H1 2026, 2026.
Note: Klang Valley totals and per sq ft conversions are Hartamas calculations based on the NAPIC figures above.
