Skip to content
Lewis Chong logo
Project review

Piccolo 3

Bandar Putra Kulai, Senai, Kulai, JohorCondominium

Piccolo 3 is a freehold condominium in Bandar Putra Kulai, Senai, Kulai, Johor by IOI. Market reference RM 643K-1.1M for 1525-1920 sqft, 146 units, completion Q1 2026. Lewis can help you compare the…

Price From:RM 643K-1.1MBuilt-up:1525-1920 sqftTenure:FreeholdCompletion:Q1 2026
See this price in your own currency

Foreign buyers judge value in the units they buy at home. Convert the asking price and the price per unit of area.

Price from

S$201,259

Price per unit of area

S$131.97 / sq ft

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

Piccolo 3 condominium project view in Bandar Putra Kulai, Senai, Kulai, Johor

Quick Project Decision

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

Good investment?

Piccolo 3 is a freehold condominium in Bandar Putra Kulai, Senai, Kulai, Johor, by IOI, priced from RM 643,000 (1525-1920 sqft), completing Q1 2026, with an estimated gross rental yield of 3.4%–4.0%. Lewis Chong rates it 6.7/10 — not currently recommended. Only consider if the price, package or personal use-case is unusually strong.

Best for

First-Time Buyer. Long-term holding.

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

Piccolo 3

Location

Bandar Putra Kulai, Senai, Kulai, Johor

Developer

IOI

Tenure

Freehold

Completion Year

Q1 2026

Price From

RM 643K-1.1M

Built-up Range

1525-1920 sqft

Bedrooms

4

Total Units

146

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 1,800

Cash Gap

-RM 1,799
Show all details

Gross Yield

3.4%

Vacancy Buffer

2 months / year

Monthly Holding

RM 3,299

What it means

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

Scenario

Balanced

Monthly Rent

RM 2,000

Cash Gap

-RM 1,466
Show all details

Gross Yield

3.7%

Vacancy Buffer

1 month / year

Monthly Holding

RM 3,299

What it means

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

Scenario

Optimistic

Monthly Rent

RM 2,150

Cash Gap

-RM 1,239
Show all details

Gross Yield

4.0%

Vacancy Buffer

0.5 month / year

Monthly Holding

RM 3,299

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 6,430
Stamp duty bufferRM 19,290
Loan agreement bufferRM 3,215
Renovation / move-in bufferRM 16,075

Confirm nett price, rebate and booking terms before paying.

Estimated cash to start

RM 64,300 down payment + RM 45,010 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 2,632

Maintenance guide

RM 534

Sinking fund guide

RM 53

Assessment & quit rent guide

RM 80

Monthly holding guide

RM 3,299

Cash buffer guide

RM 93,235

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
Piccolo 3CurrentCondominiumFreeholdRM 643,000
PiccoloCondominiumFreeholdRM 634,000
Piccolo 2CondominiumFreeholdRM 632,000
Piccolo 3ACondominiumFreeholdRM 662,000
Arcela Semi-D Phase 2LandedFreeholdRM 826,000

Location intelligence

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

Area

Bandar Putra Kulai, Senai, Kulai

State

Johor

Map

Bandar Putra Kulai, Senai, Kulai, Johor

Lewis investment analysis

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

Only consider if the price, package or personal use-case is unusually strong.

Suitable for

First-Time Buyer

Avoid if

Short-Term FlipperBuyer needing immediate move-in

May not suit buyers who need confirmed walking distance to rail transit.

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

May not suit families who prioritise school and park convenience above all else.

Risk

Medium-High

Holding Period

5-8 years

Confidence

6.9/10

Continue your research

FAQ and enquiry

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

Buyer questions

The current market reference lists IOI as the developer. Piccolo 3 is in Bandar Putra Kulai, Senai, Kulai, Johor with completion reference Q1 2026.

More buyer questions (15)

Get price list, floor plans — or book a viewing

Enter your details and Lewis sends the latest price list, floor plans and rental-yield notes on WhatsApp. Usually within ~15 min (9am–9pm).

Usually replies within a few hours, 9am–9pm MYT (same as SGT).

Prefer to chat directly? WhatsApp Lewis

Related projects

Compare these before booking so you can check price, area, risk and rental logic side by side.

Same area, useful for checking price, density, package and tenant audience.

Same area, useful for checking price, density, package and tenant audience.

Same area, useful for checking price, density, package and tenant audience.