Ipoh, Perak • Condominium
Santorini Ipoh — a freehold 3-6 bedroom Mediterranean-style condo from RM 180k by Miclebina Properties. 1,146 units with a themed waterpark, completion 2028. Lewis can help you compare the latest…
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Price from
S$56,340
Price per unit of area
S$62.60 / sq ft
Indicative only, at rates as of 12 August 2026 · Bank Negara Malaysia and market mid-rates
The short answer first — then dig into photos, price and risk below.
Santorini Ipoh Botani is a freehold condominium in Ipoh, Perak, by Miclebina Properties, priced from RM 180,000 (900 - 1959 sqft), completing Est. 2028, with an estimated gross rental yield of 3.4%–4.0%. Lewis Chong rates it 6.8/10 — not currently recommended. Only consider if the price, package or personal use-case is unusually strong.
First-Time Buyer. Long-term holding / Entry budget / Own stay.
Check the floor plans first, then use the photos to judge facade, facilities and surroundings before you commit to a viewing.
Request current layout options, size range, facing, floor level, and available unit stack.
Check the practical details first before reading the deeper investment view.
Cross-check these details against the developer's brochure before you book a viewing.
Project Name
Location
Developer
Tenure
Completion Year
Price From
Built-up Range
Bedrooms
Total Units
| Project Name | Santorini Ipoh Botani |
|---|---|
| Location | Ipoh, Perak |
| Developer | Miclebina Properties |
| Tenure | Freehold |
| Completion Year | Est. 2028 |
| Price From | From RM180,000 |
| Built-up Range | 900 - 1959 sqft |
| Bedrooms | 3 - 6 |
| Total Units | 1146 |
A clean first scan of the project before you compare package, layout and risk.
Use these numbers as a shortlist guide for unit comparison.
A simple stress test factoring in vacancy buffer, rental guide and monthly holding guide.
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| Scenario | Monthly Rent | Gross Yield | Vacancy Buffer | Monthly Holding | Cash Gap | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | RM 500 | 3.3% | 2 months / year | RM 1,164 | -RM 747 | Stress-test case. Use this when you want more buffer for vacancy, furnishing and rental competition. |
| Balanced | RM 550 | 3.7% | 1 month / year | RM 1,164 | -RM 660 | Base planning case. Useful for checking whether the project still feels comfortable after normal vacancy buffer. |
| Optimistic | RM 600 | 4.0% | 0.5 month / year | RM 1,164 | -RM 589 | 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.
Confirm nett price, rebate and booking terms before paying.
RM 18,000 down payment + RM 12,600 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.
Quick guide only. Lewis can help check a more realistic bank package before you book.
Estimated instalment
RM 737
Maintenance guide
RM 315
Sinking fund guide
RM 32
Assessment & quit rent guide
RM 80
Monthly holding guide
RM 1,164
Cash buffer guide
RM 26,100
Instalment assumes 90% margin, 4.2% p.a., 35 years — indicative of the current Bank Negara OPR environment; confirm actual rates with your bank.
Compare asking prices of nearby new launches in the same area and state for market context.
| Project | Property Type | Tenure | Price From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santorini Ipoh BotaniCurrent | Condominium | Freehold | RM 180,000 |
| Arena Perpaduan Utama @ Tambun | Landed | Freehold | RM 388,000 |
| Taman Lapangan Harmoni Phase 4 @ Ipoh | Landed | Freehold | RM 395,000 |
| Klemeru Ipoh | Condominium | Leasehold | RM 468,000 |
| Raffles 188 @ Tiger Lane, Ipoh | Condominium | Leasehold | RM 470,400 |
Use this as a viewing checklist. Confirm exact travel time with Google Maps or Waze on your actual viewing day.
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
Avoid if
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.
Risk
Medium-High
Holding Period
5-8 years
Confidence
7.0/10
Lewis's screening model
6.8/10
Scored by the same model across every project on this site — price, tenure, location and rental demand. A screening aid, not a personal valuation.
Relative Value
Whether the entry price is justified by location quality, rental support, supply risk control and resale audience.
6.5/10
Location Score
Area strength, amenity depth, maturity and daily convenience.
7.0/10
Rental Demand
Tenant depth from jobs, lifestyle, education, medical, rail and city demand.
6.1/10
Accessibility
Rail, road, commute and practical access signals from public information and maps.
6.0/10
Future Growth
Infrastructure, commercial development, township maturity and growth catalysts.
6.6/10
Supply Risk Control
Higher score means healthier control against nearby competing supply.
7.7/10
Liquidity
Estimated resale audience depth and ability to exit later.
7.6/10
Score is a value-first Lewis framework using brochure facts, public map/infrastructure signals, rental-source checks, supply-risk control and market-source verification. A low price alone does not create a high score.
The score is not a decoration. Each factor points to what must be verified before booking.
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| Factor | Score | Why it matters | What to verify next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Value | 6.5/10 | Whether the entry price is justified by location quality, rental support, supply risk control and resale audience. | Compare price against location quality, rent support, supply risk and resale audience before treating it as a good deal. |
| Location Score | 7.0/10 | Area strength, amenity depth, maturity and daily convenience. | Check daily route, surrounding amenities, road access and actual neighbourhood feel. |
| Rental Demand | 6.1/10 | Tenant depth from jobs, lifestyle, education, medical, rail and city demand. | Compare current PropertyGuru, iProperty and SPEEDHOME rental listings before relying on the estimate. |
| Accessibility | 6.0/10 | Rail, road, commute and practical access signals from public information and maps. | Verify Google Maps or Waze travel time during peak hour, not only brochure distance. |
| Future Growth | 6.6/10 | Infrastructure, commercial development, township maturity and growth catalysts. | Check MRT Corp, DBKL, developer masterplans and latest area development news. |
| Supply Risk Control | 7.7/10 | Higher score means healthier control against nearby competing supply. | Compare nearby launches, completed stock, rental competition and density before booking. |
| Liquidity | 7.6/10 | Estimated resale audience depth and ability to exit later. | Check Brickz, EdgeProp and comparable resale supply so the exit audience is realistic. |
Expected rental
RM 500 - RM 600
Estimated yield
3.4% - 4.0%
Tenant profile
First-Time Buyer
Estimate only. Confirm current furnished rent, vacancy buffer, maintenance fee and competing completed supply before booking. Updated: September 2026 · brochure completion reference: Est. 2028.
Ipoh, Perak location Freehold tenure Condominium project type
Ipoh, Perak location
Freehold tenure
Condominium project type
From RM180,000
Built-up guide: 900 - 1959 sqft
May not suit buyers who need confirmed walking distance to rail transit.
Traffic and actual travel time should be checked during weekday peak hour.
Final package, rebate, car park allocation and legal fee support can change without notice.
Rental estimate should be checked against current completed supply nearby.
Construction timeline and VP date should be reconfirmed with the developer.
Likely target audience: local own-stay families, upgraders or practical renters in the surrounding area.
Arena Perpaduan Utama @ Tambun
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Lex Living @ Botani, Ipoh
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Common buyer questions, related projects and a shorter enquiry form for next-step checks.
Santorini Ipoh Botani starts from RM 180k. It has 3 - 6 bedrooms.
Santorini Ipoh Botani is freehold.
Santorini Ipoh Botani is located in Ipoh, Perak.
Santorini Ipoh Botani is developed by Miclebina Properties.
Santorini Ipoh Botani offers 3 - 6 bedroom layouts.
Santorini Ipoh Botani offers 900 - 1,959 sqft. WhatsApp for the full floor plans.
Vacant possession for Santorini Ipoh Botani is estimated in Est. 2028.
Based on the calculation above using PG sample data, expected net yield is meaningfully above the Klang Valley new-launch average of 3.2 to 3.5 percent. Ipoh demand drivers favour mixed long-stay and short-stay.
Santorini Ipoh Botani is a freehold condominium in Ipoh, Perak, by Miclebina Properties, priced from RM 180,000 (900 - 1959 sqft), completing Est. 2028, with an estimated gross rental yield of 3.4%–4.0%. Lewis Chong rates it 6.8/10 — not currently recommended. NO. Only consider if the price, package or personal use-case is unusually strong.
Santorini Ipoh Botani has a Lewis Investment Score of 6.8/10 based on relative value, rental demand, supply risk control, liquidity, location quality, accessibility and future growth. Low price alone does not make a project top tier.
Ask Lewis to verify current nearby rental listings as the starting rental check, then compare maintenance, vacancy and furnishing cost before making an investment decision.
The current framework labels the project risk as Medium-High. The final risk depends on latest nett price, unit selection, competing supply and rental evidence.
Santorini Ipoh Botani is most suitable for First-Time Buyer, Own-Stay Buyer.
Santorini Ipoh Botani may not suit Short-Term Flipper, Buyer needing immediate move-in.
The exit strategy is to buy a unit with clear resale audience, practical layout, sensible entry price and rental demand that can still compete with nearby completed projects.
Buyers comparing Santorini Ipoh Botani usually also look at Arena Perpaduan Utama @ Tambun (from RM 388,000), Taman Lapangan Harmoni Phase 4 @ Ipoh (from RM 395,000) and Lex Living @ Botani, Ipoh (from RM 598,000). The better choice depends on budget, area and purpose — compare by Lewis Score, commute, rent evidence, maintenance and layout.
Check Brickz, EdgeProp and NAPIC evidence for actual transaction range, completed comparable prices and supply trend before relying on asking price.
The suggested holding period is 5-8 years, subject to loan comfort, vacancy buffer, market cycle and personal exit plan.
Foreign ownership eligibility and minimum price thresholds vary by state and property title in Malaysia. WhatsApp Lewis to verify the exact rules, state consent requirements and available qualifying units for Santorini Ipoh Botani.
Foreign buyers pay a flat 8% stamp duty on the purchase price (effective 1 January 2026 under Budget 2025/2026, replacing the graduated 1%–4% citizen scale) — on an entry price of RM 180,000 that is roughly RM 14,400. Malaysian permanent residents (PR) continue to enjoy standard citizen rates.
Santorini Ipoh Botani can suit own-stay buyers comparing Ipoh because it offers condominium options From RM180,000, with freehold tenure and layouts around 900 - 1959 sqft.
For investment, compare Santorini Ipoh Botani against nearby completed rental supply, realistic furnishing cost, maintenance fee and tenant demand before booking.
Ask for latest nett price, rebate, package validity, available unit stack, car park allocation, maintenance estimate, floor plan and loan comfort check.
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