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ARRA Residences

Ara Damansara, SelangorServiced Residence

Arra Residences @ Ara Damansara is a freehold, low-density serviced apartment designed for urban living with privacy and convenience. Offering practical 2-bedroom layouts, the development is ideal…

Price From:From RM 490KBuilt-up:721 sqftTenure:FreeholdCompletion:December 2028
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Price from

S$153,370

Price per unit of area

S$212.72 / sq ft

Indicative only, at rates as of 12 August 2026 · Bank Negara Malaysia and market mid-rates

ARRA Residences serviced residence project view in Ara Damansara, Selangor

Quick Project Decision

The short answer first — then dig into photos, price and risk below.

Good investment?

ARRA Residences is a freehold serviced residence in Ara Damansara, Selangor, by Puncakdana Group, priced from RM 490,000 (721 sqft), completing December 2028, with an estimated gross rental yield of 4.1%–4.8%. Lewis Chong rates it 8.0/10 — a buy-worthy shortlist candidate. Worth shortlisting if the latest nett price, layout and rent evidence still check out.

Best for

Investor. Long-term holding / Entry budget / Transit access.

Project snapshot

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Project Details Table

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Project Name

ARRA Residences

Location

Ara Damansara, Selangor

Developer

Puncakdana Group

Tenure

Freehold

Completion Year

December 2028

Price From

From RM 490K

Built-up Range

721 sqft

Bedrooms

2 - 3

Total Units

500

Key selling points

A clean first scan of the project before you compare package, layout and risk.

Ara Damansara serviced residence project, Phase 3 (Tower B)

500 units in this phase

60-metre covered walkway to Ara Damansara LRT

Price and unit guide

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Unit types & est. monthly

Type A · 2 Bed 2 Bath · 721 sq ft

≈ RM 490,000≈ RM 2,006/mo
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Type B · 3 Bed 2 Bath · 938 sq ft

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Type C1 · 3 Bed 2 Bath · 1058 sq ft

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*Estimates based on 90% loan, 4.2% p.a., 35 years. Prices are indicative — confirm latest with Lewis.

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3 investment scenarios

A simple stress test factoring in vacancy buffer, rental guide and monthly holding guide.

Scenario

Conservative

Monthly Rent

RM 1,650

Cash Gap

-RM 988
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Gross Yield

4.0%

Vacancy Buffer

2 months / year

Monthly Holding

RM 2,363

What it means

Stress-test case. Use this when you want more buffer for vacancy, furnishing and rental competition.

Scenario

Balanced

Monthly Rent

RM 1,800

Cash Gap

-RM 713
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Gross Yield

4.4%

Vacancy Buffer

1 month / year

Monthly Holding

RM 2,363

What it means

Base planning case. Useful for checking whether the project still feels comfortable after normal vacancy buffer.

Scenario

Optimistic

Monthly Rent

RM 1,950

Cash Gap

-RM 494
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Gross Yield

4.8%

Vacancy Buffer

0.5 month / year

Monthly Holding

RM 2,363

What it means

Upside case. Only use after checking strong furnished rental evidence and tenant demand.

This is a decision guide, not a guaranteed return. It excludes personal tax, insurance, special assessment and future rate changes.

Rent figures are benchmark estimates pending verification against current nearby listings and Brickz / EdgeProp / NAPIC transaction evidence — this site does not invent transacted prices.

Cost and affordability check

Hidden cost guide

SPA / legal buffer (SPA = Sale & Purchase Agreement)RM 4,900
Stamp duty bufferRM 14,700
Loan agreement bufferRM 2,450
Renovation / move-in bufferRM 12,250

Confirm nett price, rebate and booking terms before paying.

Estimated cash to start

RM 49,000 down payment + RM 34,300 upfront buffers

The cash buffer figure shown in the calculator below already includes these upfront buffers.

Instalment assumes 90% margin, 4.2% p.a., 35 years — indicative of the current Bank Negara OPR environment; confirm actual rates with your bank.

Monthly Holding Cost

Quick guide only. Lewis can help check a more realistic bank package before you book.

Estimated instalment

RM 2,006

Maintenance guide

RM 252

Sinking fund guide

RM 25

Assessment & quit rent guide

RM 80

Monthly holding guide

RM 2,363

Cash buffer guide

RM 71,050

Instalment assumes 90% margin, 4.2% p.a., 35 years — indicative of the current Bank Negara OPR environment; confirm actual rates with your bank.

Same-area price comparison

Compare asking prices of nearby new launches in the same area and state for market context.

ProjectProperty TypeTenurePrice From
ARRA ResidencesCurrentServiced ResidenceFreeholdRM 490,000
Amara ResidenceServiced ResidenceFreeholdRM 537,000
Tiara ResidenceCondominiumFreeholdRM 850,000
Pinnacle Ara DamansaraServiced ResidenceLeaseholdRM 410
Ruby SeaparkServiced ResidenceFreeholdRM 500,000

Location intelligence

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Nearest commercial hub

Ara Damansara

Lewis investment analysis

Lewis's honest take: overall score, realistic rental yield, the main risks, and which alternatives to compare before you decide.

Worth shortlisting if the latest nett price, layout and rent evidence still check out.

Suitable for

InvestorFirst-Time BuyerOwn-Stay BuyerLong-Term HolderTransit-Focused Buyer

Avoid if

Short-Term FlipperBuyer avoiding supply competitionBuyer needing immediate move-in

May not suit buyers who need to move in immediately or inspect the exact completed unit.

Risk

Medium

Holding Period

5-10 years

Confidence

8.2/10

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FAQ and enquiry

Common buyer questions, related projects and a shorter enquiry form for next-step checks.

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Buyer questions

ARRA Residences is listed with a market listing reference price guide of From RM 490K. Final nett price, rebates, package, and availability should be confirmed with Lewis before viewing or booking.

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