Avona Residence at The NorthBank, Kuching: rentals for couples and small families
The NorthBank township, Kuching, Sarawak
Avona Residence is a strata serviced residence at The NorthBank, a 123 acre riverside
township in Kuching developed by Ibraco Berhad. It comprises 298 units across two towers, and offers
layouts from a 538 sqft one bedroom to a 1,388 sqft dual key three bedroom. There are currently real units
for sale and for rent, listed further down with one WhatsApp button to ask about any of them.
Fit
Who it suits
Couples and small families who want space and security by the river.
Tenants who want a 50m pool, gym, tennis court and rooftop garden.
People who value a newer, well-planned serviced residence.
It does not suit anyone who needs to walk to a mall or live in the city centre. It is about 10 km from the centre, so a car is useful.
Next step
How to enquire
WhatsApp us with your budget and bedroom count. We will check for a matching unit.
AddressThe NorthBank, off Kuching-Samarahan Expressway
TenureLeasehold 60 years
Completion2022
Total units298
Towers2 (Tower A and Tower B)
StoreysAbout 12
Unit types1 to 3 bedroom and dual key, 538 to 1,388 sqft
Car parksCovered
Maintenance feeRM 202.50 / month (from a current unit)
Location and connectivity
Where Avona Residence is
Avona Residence sits within The NorthBank, a riverside township on the northern side of
the river in Kuching, off the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway. It is a short drive to Vivacity Megamall and
has an international school within the township. Distances below are approximate and depend on route and
traffic.
Destination
By
Approx
Vivacity Megamall
Drive
about 4 km
Kuching International Airport
Drive
about 8 km
Kuching city centre
Drive
about 10 km
Tunku Putra-HELP International School
Within township
on site
Swinburne University Sarawak
Drive
about 6 km
UNIMAS
Drive
about 8 km
Unit types and layouts
The layouts
Unit types and sizes below are from the Avona Residence brochure. Prices shown are from
current live listings where available, otherwise message us for options.
Recent transacted data gives a truer picture than asking prices. The figures below are
from official transaction records for Avona Residence.
Transactions (2024)13 sales
Median transacted priceRM 580,000
Median price per sqftabout RM 722
Transacted rangeRM 421,880 to RM 835,000
Current asking rangeabout RM 505,000 to RM 850,000
Asking prices are what sellers hope to get, not confirmed transactions. Use the
transacted figures as your reference and confirm current value with a valuer.
Facilities
Building facilities
From the Avona Residence brochure site plan.
Recreation
50m pool, wading and kids pool, gym and fitness room, tennis court, rooftop garden with reflexology path.
Family and community
Playground and outdoor fitness station, function hall with prep kitchen, games room, multimedia room, guest lounge, BBQ.
Convenience
Management office, bicycle parking, and commercial space at ground level.
Security
Multi tier, 24 hour security with CCTV.
Developer
About Ibraco Berhad
Avona Residence is developed by Ibraco Berhad, a listed Sarawak property developer.
It is one residential component of The NorthBank, Ibraco's 123 acre riverside township in Kuching,
which also includes commercial and lifestyle elements.
Tenure, title and ownership
Ownership in Sarawak
Sarawak sets its own property rules under the Sarawak Land Code, separate from
Peninsular Malaysia. The points below are general Sarawak guidance and should be confirmed with our team for a specific unit.
Foreigners may buy strata unitsYes, with state consent
Minimum price for foreignersAbout RM 500,000 (state set)
State consent requiredYes
Avona tenureLeasehold 60 years
Foreigner stamp duty (from 2026)8% of price
Maintenance and recurring costs
Monthly costs
From a current unit at Avona. Rates can vary by unit size.
Maintenance feeRM 202.50 / month
Sinking fundRM 20.20 / month
Strengths and considerations
What works here, and what to check
Potential strengths
Part of The NorthBank, a large riverside township by an established developer
Strong facilities including a 50m pool, gym and tennis court
International school within the township, university and airport nearby
Active rental demand, with real 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units let out
Transacted data available, median about RM 580,000 in 2024
Points to consider
Tenure reported as 60 year leasehold, worth confirming on the title
Serviced residence title class not yet confirmed, which can affect utility rates and financing
About 10 km from the city centre, so a car is useful
Foreign buyers need state consent and, from 2026, pay 8% stamp duty
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who is the developer and when was it completed?
Avona Residence is developed by Ibraco Berhad, a listed Sarawak developer, as part of The NorthBank township. Completion is around 2022, which we are confirming against a primary document.
How many units and towers are there?
298 units across two towers, Tower A and Tower B.
What unit types are available?
One bedroom from 538 sqft, two bedroom around 764 to 807 sqft, three bedroom around 1,054 to 1,248 sqft, and a 1,388 sqft dual key layout. See the listings above, then WhatsApp us to confirm a unit is free.
What have units sold for?
Official transaction records show 13 sales in 2024 with a median of RM 580,000, about RM 722 per sqft, ranging from RM 421,880 to RM 835,000.
What are the maintenance fees?
On a current unit, maintenance is RM 202.50 per month with a sinking fund of RM 20.20 per month. Rates can vary by unit size.
Can foreigners buy at Avona Residence?
Foreigners can generally buy strata units in Sarawak with state consent under the Sarawak Land Code. From 2026 foreign buyers pay 8% stamp duty. The tenure and title class of a specific unit, and current foreign ownership rules, should be confirmed with our team before purchase.