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Core Residence

TRX, Kuala LumpurServiced Residence

Core Residence @ TRX is a freehold, elegant high-rise serviced residence positioned at the heart of Kuala Lumpur's international financial district, TRX. Comprised of three towers with a low-density…

Price From:RM 1.2M – RM 2.2MBuilt-up:622 - 1572 sqftTenure:FreeholdCompletion:Tower 1 & 2: VP 2024; Tower 3: Q3 2025
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Price from

S$375,600

Price per unit of area

S$603.86 / sq ft

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

Core Residence serviced residence project view in TRX, Kuala Lumpur

Quick Project Decision

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

Good investment?

Core Residence is a freehold serviced residence in TRX, Kuala Lumpur, by CCCG & WCT, priced from RM 1,200,000 (622 - 1572 sqft), completed Tower 1 & 2: VP 2024; Tower 3: Q3 2025, 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. Ready-viewing buyers / Long-term holding / Transit access.

Project snapshot

Check the practical details first before reading the deeper investment view.

Project Details Table

Cross-check these details against the developer's brochure before you book a viewing.

Project Name

Core Residence

Location

TRX, Kuala Lumpur

Developer

CCCG & WCT

Tenure

Freehold

Completion Year

Tower 1 & 2: VP 2024; Tower 3: Q3 2025

Price From

RM 1.2M – RM 2.2M

Built-up Range

622 - 1572 sqft

Total Units

700

Nearest Mall

TRX

Key selling points

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

Price and unit guide

Use these numbers as a shortlist guide for unit comparison.

3 investment scenarios

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

Scenario

Conservative

Monthly Rent

RM 4,100

Cash Gap

-RM 1,879
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Gross Yield

4.1%

Vacancy Buffer

2 months / year

Monthly Holding

RM 5,296

What it means

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

Scenario

Balanced

Monthly Rent

RM 4,450

Cash Gap

-RM 1,217
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Gross Yield

4.5%

Vacancy Buffer

1 month / year

Monthly Holding

RM 5,296

What it means

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

Scenario

Optimistic

Monthly Rent

RM 4,800

Cash Gap

-RM 696
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Gross Yield

4.8%

Vacancy Buffer

0.5 month / year

Monthly Holding

RM 5,296

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 12,000
Stamp duty bufferRM 36,000
Loan agreement bufferRM 6,000
Renovation / move-in bufferRM 30,000

Confirm nett price, rebate and booking terms before paying.

Estimated cash to start

RM 120,000 down payment + RM 84,000 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 4,912

Maintenance guide

RM 218

Sinking fund guide

RM 22

Assessment & quit rent guide

RM 144

Monthly holding guide

RM 5,296

Cash buffer guide

RM 174,000

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
Core ResidenceCurrentServiced ResidenceFreeholdRM 1,200,000
Bon KiaraCondominiumFreeholdRM 1,210,000
Park GreenServiced ResidenceFreeholdRM 1,290,000
Sunway AlishanCondominiumFreeholdRM 1,100,000
SkylonServiced ResidenceFreeholdRM 1,300,000

Location intelligence

Use this as a viewing checklist. Confirm exact travel time with Google Maps or Waze on your actual viewing day.

Nearest mall

TRX

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

InvestorOwn-Stay BuyerLong-Term HolderTransit-Focused Buyer

Avoid if

Short-Term Flipper

May not suit buyers who want a lower entry price or smaller cash commitment.

Risk

Low-Medium

Holding Period

3-7 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.

Buyer questions

Core Residence is listed with a market listing reference price guide of RM 1.2M – RM 2.2M. Final nett price, rebates, package, and availability should be confirmed with Lewis before viewing or booking.

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