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Lightwater Residences vs The Lighthauz
Short answer
On entry price, The Lighthauz is the cheaper way in: from RM864,500, while Lightwater Residences begins at RM2,055,000. The Lighthauz tops out at 1,001 sq ft, while Lightwater Residences reaches 3,186 sq ft. The straight-line gap between them is about 0.5 km. On timing, Lightwater Residences comes first (completing Q1 2029) and The Lighthauz follows (completing 2030).
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Full details for each project (prices, floor plans, car parks): Lightwater Residences · The Lighthauz
Figures come from our project records and update with the project pages. Last checked 22 October 2026.
Compared row by row
| Lightwater Residences | The Lighthauz | |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Jaringan Simfoni Sdn Bhd | EXSIM WATERFRONT SDN. BHD. |
| Area | Gelugor | Gelugor |
| Starting price | RM2,055,000 | RM864,500 |
| Per sq ft (smallest unit) | about RM1,784 | about RM1,181 |
| Sizes | 1,152 – 3,186 sq ft | 732 – 1,001 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | 2-5+1 | 1+1-2+1 |
| Completion | Completing Q1 2029 | Completing 2030 |
| Units | 262 | 671 |
| Maintenance | RM0.53 psf | RM0.46 psf |
| Roughly each month (smallest unit) | about RM9,360 | about RM4,020 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
Distances in this table are straight-line. Starting prices are gross and move with unit type and floor. For "roughly each month" we take the smallest unit, a 90% loan over 35 years at 4.5% a year, and add the published maintenance rate: a rough guide, not a quote.
The two developments
The Lighthauz comes from EXSIM WATERFRONT SDN. BHD., while Lightwater Residences is a Jaringan Simfoni Sdn Bhd project. By size of development, Lightwater Residences is the quieter one (262 units) and The Lighthauz the busier one (671 units). That affects lift waits and how crowded the facilities feel. Lightwater Residences offers 2-5+1 bedrooms and The Lighthauz offers 1+1-2+1.
Getting around and other facts
Both are listed under Gelugor. Lightwater Residences is freehold and The Lighthauz is freehold. Buying from abroad: a foreign purchase in Penang goes through a lawyer and needs State Authority approval, and on the island a strata unit must be priced at RM1,000,000 or more.
Who should pick which
Go for Lightwater Residences if
- You want the keys sooner (completing Q1 2029).
- You need a larger unit (up to 3,186 sq ft).
Go for The Lighthauz if
- You want the lower entry price (from RM864,500).
- Lower running costs matter (RM0.46 psf maintenance).
Full details
Lightwater Residences: project pageThe Lighthauz: project page
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Quick questions
Is Lightwater Residences or The Lighthauz cheaper?
On entry price, The Lighthauz is the cheaper way in: from RM864,500, while Lightwater Residences begins at RM2,055,000. On the smallest units that is roughly RM1,181 against RM1,784 per sq ft.
How far apart are Lightwater Residences and The Lighthauz?
The straight-line distance is about 0.5 km.
How do the maintenance rates compare?
Maintenance is lighter at The Lighthauz (RM0.46 psf) than at Lightwater Residences (RM0.53 psf).
Which project completes earlier?
On timing, Lightwater Residences comes first (completing Q1 2029) and The Lighthauz follows (completing 2030).