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Zentology @ Ipoh Botani

Ipoh Botani, Ipoh, PerakLanded

Zentology @ Ipoh Botani is a 22' x 70' double-storey terrace landed development by Team Keris Berhad (TKB), set within the mature Botani @ Ipoh South Precinct in Perak. Each unit is fully extended…

Price From:RM 430,000Built-up:22' x 70' (Double-Storey Terrace)Tenure:FreeholdNearest MRT / LRT:AEON Mall Ipoh Station 18 — 5.5km
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Price from

S$134,590

Price per unit of area

S$1,923 / sq ft

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

Zentology @ Ipoh Botani landed project view in Ipoh Botani, Ipoh, Perak

Quick Project Decision

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

Good investment?

Zentology @ Ipoh Botani is a freehold landed in Ipoh Botani, Ipoh, Perak, by Team Keris Berhad (TKB), priced from RM 430,000 (22' x 70' (Double-Storey Terrace)), with an estimated gross rental yield of 3.4%–4.0%. Lewis Chong rates it 7.6/10 — a conditional buy. Worth studying, but only after confirming transaction evidence, rent, supply and unit selection.

Best for

Investor. Long-term holding / Entry budget.

Project snapshot

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Project Details Table

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Project Name

Zentology @ Ipoh Botani

Location

Ipoh Botani, Ipoh, Perak

Developer

Team Keris Berhad (TKB)

Tenure

Freehold

Price From

RM 430,000

Built-up Range

22' x 70' (Double-Storey Terrace)

Bedrooms

4+1

Nearest MRT / LRT

AEON Mall Ipoh Station 18 — 5.5km

Nearest Mall

Plaza Tol Simpang Pulai — 6.4km

Key selling points

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

Botani @ Ipoh South Precinct location, Perak

Freehold double-storey terrace (Landed)

22' x 70' fully extended layout

4+1 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

High ceilings with large balcony

Modern Japanese-inspired design

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 1,200

Cash Gap

-RM 849
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Gross Yield

3.3%

Vacancy Buffer

2 months / year

Monthly Holding

RM 1,849

What it means

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

Scenario

Balanced

Monthly Rent

RM 1,350

Cash Gap

-RM 611
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Gross Yield

3.8%

Vacancy Buffer

1 month / year

Monthly Holding

RM 1,849

What it means

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

Scenario

Optimistic

Monthly Rent

RM 1,450

Cash Gap

-RM 459
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Gross Yield

4.0%

Vacancy Buffer

0.5 month / year

Monthly Holding

RM 1,849

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 4,300
Stamp duty bufferRM 12,900
Loan agreement bufferRM 2,150
Renovation / move-in bufferRM 10,750

Confirm nett price, rebate and booking terms before paying.

Estimated cash to start

RM 43,000 down payment + RM 30,100 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 1,760

Maintenance guide

RM 8

Sinking fund guide

RM 1

Assessment & quit rent guide

RM 80

Monthly holding guide

RM 1,849

Cash buffer guide

RM 62,350

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
Zentology @ Ipoh BotaniCurrentLanded - Double-Storey TerraceFreeholdRM 430,000
Taman Lapangan Harmoni Phase 4 @ IpohLandedFreeholdRM 395,000
Klemeru IpohCondominiumLeaseholdRM 468,000
Raffles 188 @ Tiger Lane, IpohCondominiumLeaseholdRM 470,400
Arena Perpaduan Utama @ TambunLandedFreeholdRM 388,000

Location intelligence

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

Nearest MRT / LRT

AEON Mall Ipoh Station 18 — 5.5km

Nearest mall

Plaza Tol Simpang Pulai — 6.4km

Nearest hospital

Hospital Seri Botani — 5km

Nearest university / school

Fairview International School — 2.7km

Lewis investment analysis

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

Worth studying, but only after confirming transaction evidence, rent, supply and unit selection.

Suitable for

InvestorFirst-Time BuyerOwn-Stay BuyerTransit-Focused 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

Low-Medium

Holding Period

5-8 years

Confidence

7.8/10

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FAQ and enquiry

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

Buyer questions

Zentology @ Ipoh Botani is developed by Team Keris Berhad (TKB), a Perak-based developer incorporated in 1991 with more than 30 years of development experience in the state.

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