Dual-Key Explained — The Maxim The Address Type C
A dual-key unit is two self-contained living spaces under a single strata title, each with its own entrance, living area, bedroom and bathroom — and at Maxim The Address, that’s the 865 sq ft Type C (from RM816,000). It lets one owner collect two independent rents from one purchase, or live in one half while the other pays the mortgage. For income-focused and multigenerational buyers, it is the most flexible asset in the development.
How a dual-key works
One title, one loan, one set of purchase costs — but two lockable, independent units inside. Typically a larger main unit plus a smaller studio-style sub-unit, sharing a private entry foyer. You can:
- Rent both sub-units to separate tenants — doubling effective rental income.
- Live + rent — occupy one, let the other to offset your instalment.
- House family — parents and adult children live independently under one roof and one title.
The investor maths (indicative)
| Scenario | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Rent both sub-units | Two rental streams from one ~RM816k purchase; highest gross income |
| Live in main + rent studio | Sub-unit rent offsets a meaningful share of the monthly instalment |
| Single-tenant whole unit | Functions as a standard 3-bedroom if you prefer simplicity |
Because the Type C also qualifies for foreign purchase under the SEZ RM600k threshold, it is open to Singaporean and other foreign buyers — a combination of dual income and foreigner eligibility that few corridor projects offer.
Pros and cons
Pros: two income streams from one title; mortgage-offset flexibility; strong multigenerational appeal; foreigner-eligible; only one set of buying costs.
Cons: higher absolute price and psf (~RM911) than the studios; thinner resale pool than Type A; managing two tenancies takes more effort; the sub-unit is compact.
Who should consider it
Yield-maximising investors who want two rents from one purchase, buyers who want a tenant to subsidise their own stay, and families who want independence under one title. If you want the cheapest entry or the simplest single tenancy, the Type A or Type B may suit you better.
Frequently asked questions
What is a dual-key unit?
Two self-contained homes under one strata title, each with its own entrance, living area, bedroom and bathroom — so you can rent both, or live in one and rent the other.
Which Maxim The Address unit is dual-key?
The Type C — 865 sq ft, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, from RM816,000, with two carpark bays and three air-conditioning units.
Is the dual-key worth it?
For income and flexibility, yes: two rents from one title, or a tenant offsetting your mortgage. It carries a higher psf, so it is a flexibility-and-yield play rather than the cheapest entry.
Can foreigners buy the dual-key unit?
Yes — at RM816,000 it is above the SEZ RM600,000 foreigner threshold, so it is open to foreign buyers including Singaporeans (plus the RM50,000 levy and state consent).
Reviewed by Jason Chan, Malaysia property consultant (DMS Team). Figures indicative; not financial advice.
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