Where to Find Lelong Properties in Malaysia: Every Listing Source Compared
Key Takeaways
- There is no single official list of every lelong property in Malaysia. Court auctions, bank auctions and land office auctions are published in different places.
- Court-ordered auctions are on the judiciary's e-Lelong portal. Bank auctions of properties without their own title are published by the bank and its licensed auctioneer. Land office auctions are announced by the land office.
- The Proclamation of Sale is the document that counts. Whatever site you find a lot on, the auctioneer's Proclamation of Sale sets the reserve price, the deposit and the conditions.
- Confirm the auction is still on. Of 15,883 auctions BidNest tracked in KL, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Putrajaya, 6,073 (38.2%) were called off before the sale date.
- Watch the later rounds. Only 10.7% of lots sell at the first auction, against 55.1% from the fifth round on, as the reserve is cut each time.
Why lelong listings are scattered
A lelong property ends up at auction in one of three ways, and each route is published by a different party.
- Court auction. When the property has its own title charged to the bank, the bank generally needs an order for sale before it can auction it. For land under a registry title, that order comes from the High Court, and the sale is listed on the judiciary's e-Lelong portal.
- Land office auction. For land held under a land office title, the order for sale comes from the Land Administrator, and the auction is announced by the land office.
- Bank (non-judicial) auction. When the individual title has not been issued and the loan is secured by an assignment, the bank can sell through a licensed auctioneer under the loan agreement, without a court order. These lots appear on bank and auctioneer websites and in newspaper notices, not on e-Lelong.
So a buyer who checks only one source misses the others. Read more about the two main routes in court auction vs bank auction.
The main places to find lelong properties
| Source | What it lists | Strength | Limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| e-Lelong (elelong.kehakiman.gov.my) | Court-ordered auctions, with online bidding for registered users | The official court record, bid from home | Court auctions only; bank assignment auctions are not there |
| Bank websites | Each bank's own repossessed properties, often as PDF lists | Straight from the lender | One bank at a time, every bank uses its own format |
| Licensed auctioneers and newspapers | The Proclamation of Sale for each lot | The legal terms of the sale | Spread across many firms and publications |
| Land offices | Auctions of land under land office title | The only source for those lots | Notices are local and easy to miss |
| Listing sites such as BidNest | Lots from many banks and auctioneers in one search | Filter by area, type and price, and follow a lot round by round | Always verify against the Proclamation of Sale |
e-Lelong for court auctions
The e-Lelong portal of the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court lists court-ordered auctions and lets registered bidders bid online. Registration, the deposit and the bidding steps are explained in how to register and bid on eLelong Kehakiman.
Bank and auctioneer websites for bank auctions
Most banks publish their auction properties on their own websites, usually as lists by auction date. The auctioneer handling a lot publishes the full Proclamation of Sale and Conditions of Sale. Checking each bank and each auctioneer by hand works, but it takes time, and the same property often appears again at a lower reserve a few weeks later.
Listing sites that bring the sources together
A listing site saves you the round of checking many banks and auctioneers. BidNest covers bank auction properties in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Putrajaya that were first put up for auction at RM400,000 or more: landed homes, condos, shop offices, factories and land. You can search by town, property type and bank, and BidNest keeps following each lot as its reserve is cut in later rounds. The sold prices page shows what lots actually went for.
What our own records say about the listings you find
BidNest's market report is recomputed from its own auction records. Three numbers matter when you browse listings:
- 38.2% of listed auctions were called off before the sale date, usually because the borrower settled with the bank. A listing that looks perfect may never reach the auction room, so call the auctioneer a day or two before.
- Most lots do not sell the first time. Clearance is 10.7% at the first auction, 27.6% at the second, 36.7% at the third, 48.8% at the fourth and 55.1% from the fifth round on.
- Half of all sales go at exactly the reserve price (51.1%). The median winning bid is the reserve, so the listed reserve is a realistic guide to what you will pay.
How to check a lelong listing before you bid
- Get the Proclamation of Sale from the auctioneer and read it line by line. Our guide on how to read a Proclamation of Sale explains each section.
- Confirm the date and that the auction has not been called off, directly with the auctioneer.
- Check the title, tenure and any restrictions, and whether the sale is subject to the developer's or management's consent.
- Inspect from outside and ask about outstanding charges, such as maintenance fees, quit rent and assessment. See how to inspect an auction property.
- Line up the loan before auction day. The balance is usually due within 90 days for a bank auction and 120 days for a court auction, and you pay a 5% to 10% deposit on the day.
For the full process from registration to the fall of the hammer, see how to join a property auction in Malaysia, and for the downsides weigh up the risks and benefits of buying lelong property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there one official website that lists every lelong property in Malaysia?
No. Court-ordered auctions are on the judiciary's e-Lelong portal, but bank auctions of properties without their own title are published by the bank and its auctioneer, and land office auctions by the land office. You need several sources, or a listing site that brings them together.
Which website lists lelong properties in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor?
For court auctions, use e-Lelong. For bank auctions, check the bank and auctioneer websites. BidNest lists bank auction properties in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Putrajaya first auctioned at RM400,000 or more, searchable by town, type and bank.
Can I trust the price shown on a lelong listing site?
Treat it as a lead and confirm it against the Proclamation of Sale, which is the legal document for that auction. The reserve can change between rounds and the auction can be called off: 38.2% of the auctions BidNest tracked were called off before the sale date.
Are lelong properties on e-Lelong different from bank auctions?
Yes. e-Lelong lists court-ordered sales, where the property has its own title. Bank auctions under an assignment, where the title has not been issued, are run by the bank's licensed auctioneer and are not on e-Lelong.
How often should I check lelong listings?
Weekly at least. New Proclamations of Sale come out all the time, and an unsold lot usually returns a few weeks later at a lower reserve. Only 10.7% of lots sell at the first auction.
Speak to Crispina Ng for the latest auction details, reserve price and bidding process.