Budget 2026 kept home-ownership support front and centre for Shah Alam buyers: the 100% first-home stamp-duty exemption on homes up to RM500,000 was extended to 31 December 2027, and LPPSA’s maximum financing eligibility rose to RM1 million for civil servants. These measures lower entry costs and widen access.
The headline wins for buyers
- Stamp-duty exemption extended – the 100% exemption on transfer and loan instruments for first homes priced up to RM500,000 runs to 31 December 2027.
- LPPSA limit raised – the maximum financing eligibility for civil servants increased to RM1 million.
- Financing access – schemes such as Skim Rumah Pertamaku continue to support up to 100% financing for eligible first-time buyers.
Note that earlier campaigns like i-MILIKI and the Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) have ended, so the extended stamp-duty exemption is now the main first-home relief.
💡 See exactly how the first-home exemption works in our stamp-duty exemption 2026 guide before you budget.
What each measure means in practice
| Measure | Who benefits | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Stamp-duty exemption (to 2027) | First-home buyers ≤RM500k | Lower upfront cost |
| LPPSA limit to RM1m | Civil servants | Wider financing access |
| SRP up to 100% financing | Eligible first-timers | Less deposit needed |
How Shah Alam buyers can use them
These measures suit exactly the kind of value-priced homes Shah Alam offers. A first home under RM500,000 near the LRT3 can combine the stamp-duty exemption with high financing to keep your entry costs low. Civil servants gain more room under the higher LPPSA ceiling.
A well-matched entry home
Sena @ Astrum in Seksyen 14 – serviced apartments from RM230,000 with free legal fees, about 50 m from LRT3 Dato Menteri – sits neatly under the RM500,000 threshold, so first-home buyers can make full use of the Budget 2026 stamp-duty relief. Confirm your eligibility, as scheme details can change.
Frequently asked questions
What did Budget 2026 do for home buyers?
Is the stamp-duty exemption still available?
What changed for LPPSA under Budget 2026?
Did i-MILIKI or HOC continue?
Make the most of Budget 2026
Ask us about sub-RM500k homes that qualify for first-home relief – price lists, layouts and the latest promotion package.
Information is for general guidance as at 1 August 2026 and is not financial advice; rates, rules and eligibility change, so verify with the relevant authority, a licensed banker or your lawyer before deciding.
Sources: DMS Team – stamp-duty exemption 2026; Budget 2026 (Ministry of Finance) measures; LPPSA information; project sales materials.
Last updated 1 October 2026 · DMS Jason Chan, REN 78007