Citadel Trustee, Chester Group launches platform to drive real estate legacy planning
KUALA LUMPUR: Citadel Trustee Berhad has partnered with Chester Group to launch a new real estate management platform aimed at delivering consistent returns, preserving capital, and enabling long-term wealth transfer across generations.
The platform spearheaded by Chester Group and supported by Citadel Trustee’s expertise in trust management combines equity participation in undervalued properties, development projects, selected equities, and income-generating assets within a sophisticated asset protection framework.
Backed by strong capital support, the platform is designed to deliver annual returns of between 10% and 12%, with quarterly payouts. It also offers bespoke legacy planning solutions for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), enabling structured succession and intergenerational wealth transfer.
Citadel Trustee Berhad CEO and director, Madam Syarifah Baizura, said the collaboration aims to redefine property investment in Malaysia through a platform that balances performance with protection.
“This platform goes beyond growth — it is designed to safeguard wealth while offering clients a secure and transparent investment solution that ensures long-term financial stability,” she said.
“Our goal is to grow the portfolio to RM500 million by 2026.”
Datuk Howard Chew, founder and group executive chairman of Chester Group, said the joint initiative would allow participants to move beyond traditional real estate ownership by offering a comprehensive and diversified investment model.
“By blending Chester’s market expertise with Citadel’s trust administration capabilities, we are delivering a fully integrated solution that mitigates risk while targeting strategic growth,” he said.
“This is about creating enduring legacies, not just assets.”
The launch comes amid a shift in Malaysia’s property sector, driven by infrastructure improvements, economic recovery since late 2024, and a growing appetite for suburban and transit-oriented developments. Affordability, space, and quality have become key considerations among buyers, especially in emerging townships.
The new platform responds to these trends by offering a flexible and structured approach to property investment—catering to both sophisticated investors and buyers seeking long-term value.
Citadel Trustee Berhad, a licensed trust company, provides administration and wealth structuring services to individuals, family offices, corporates, and foundations. Its offerings are centred around asset protection, legacy planning, and efficient wealth transfer strategies, underpinned by strong governance and professionalism.
More information is available at https://citadeltrustee.com.
Established in 2006, Chester Group operates 17 branches across Malaysia and is expanding into South Korea, China, and Hong Kong. It is known for bulk property deals and has helped over 20,000 buyers secure below-market-value properties. Its business spans real estate agency, development, investment, and construction—backed by a 3,000-strong network of agents and a G7-certified construction arm, STK Bina.
To learn more, visit www.chester.com.my.