CompletedSerai Garden
Single Storey Terrace House
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Completion
- Completed (CCC obtained)
Key Features
- CCC Completed
- RM20,000 Discount
- Free Legal Fees & Stamp Duty
Starting price shown. Prices, layouts and availability change — message us for the latest.
Serai Garden review: pros, cons and who it suits
Serai Garden is a Single Storey Terrace House in Halaman Pengkalan Indah, Ipoh, Perak, on 20' x 80' lots, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, 24 units in total, leasehold, already completed. Starting at RM378,800.
Who should consider Serai Garden?
- You are a first-time buyer and a Malaysian citizen — at RM378,800 this sits under the RM500,000 ceiling, so stamp duty on both the transfer and the loan agreement is exempt
- You need somewhere to move into rather than wait — this one is already completed
- Stairs are a concern now or later — everything is on one floor
- You need 4 bedrooms for a family, or three plus a study
Who may want to look elsewhere?
- You will only buy freehold — this is leasehold
Serai Garden floor plans
Tap a plan to open it full size. From the developer’s plans, which are labelled in Malay: bilik tidur is bedroom, bilik mandi bathroom, dapur kering and dapur basah the dry and wet kitchens, anjung kereta the car porch. End and corner lots have extra land at the side.
Phase 3 & 4 of Serai Garden is 24 Single Storey Terraces by Helm Capital Sdn Bhd at Halaman Pengkalan Indah, next to Station 18 and Bandar Seri Botani. Every lot is 20′ × 80′, with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a 30-foot driveway with parking for four cars and an 8-foot main door. CCC has been obtained. Leasehold. Standard lots carry a RM20,000 discount, so the price shown is after the discount with the SPA price struck through; end and corner lots on bigger land are priced higher. No booking fee is collected, the valuation fee is borne by the developer, and legal fees and stamp duty are free (T&C apply). Ask which lots are still open.
The house, as designed
The developer’s artist’s impressions of the façade and the interior.
These are illustrations only. The furniture, cabinetry and decoration are not part of the purchase unless the package says so in writing.
The house
From the developer’s Phase 3 & 4 flyer and package.
| Land | 20′ × 80′; end and corner lots have extra land at the side |
|---|---|
| Rooms | 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; dry and wet kitchens |
| Parking | 4 cars, on a 30-foot driveway |
| Main door | 8 feet high |
| Status | CCC obtained |
| Tenure | Leasehold |
| Package | No booking fee; valuation fee borne by the developer; free legal fees and stamp duty (T&C apply) |
Serai Garden at a glance
| Project | Serai Garden |
|---|---|
| Property type | Single Storey Terrace House |
| Location | Halaman Pengkalan Indah, Ipoh, Perak |
| Starting price | From RM378,800 |
| Lot Size | 20' x 80' |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Tenure | Leasehold |
| Completion | Completed (CCC obtained) |
Price and monthly instalment
Indicative figures. Your actual instalment depends on the bank’s valuation, the margin you are approved for and the rate you are offered. Adjust any of it on the instalment calculator.
What to check before you buy Serai Garden
Leasehold, and the title already exists
Serai Garden is leasehold and already completed, which means the title is issued and the clock has been running. Ask for the commencement date and the expiry date on the title itself and work out the remaining years — that number, not the word "leasehold", is what your bank and the next buyer will look at. Selling later also needs state consent, which adds time to the transaction. What happens when a leasehold title expires in Perak sets out the rest.
It is built, so inspect it properly
The advantage of a completed house is that nothing has to be imagined, so use it. Go in daylight. Check the ceiling corners and the wet areas for staining, run every tap and flush, open and close every door and window, and look at the workmanship on the finishes rather than the show-unit styling. Ask whether CCC (Certificate of Completion and Compliance) has been issued for this unit, and walk the actual street and the actual neighbours — not the masterplan. An off-plan buyer cannot verify any of this before committing; you can.
What the land gives you
Serai Garden is a 20' x 80' lot, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. At 20 feet of frontage the car porch takes two cars side by side with little to spare. Measure it against the vehicles you actually own rather than the ones drawn on the layout plan. The 80-foot depth is generous — once the building footprint is taken out there is usable garden left, not just a strip. (the built-up area: not stated in the information I have — worth asking for.)
The advertised price is not the loan basis
Two numbers apply here: the SPA price of RM398,800 and the nett price of RM378,800. The bank lends against the SPA price, and stamp duty and legal fees are charged on it too — the rebate comes off what you pay, not off what the bank values. That is why the cash you need upfront can be far smaller than the headline suggests. Confirm in writing which fees the current package absorbs, and whether it is still open.
Serai Garden vs other projects in Pengkalan & St18
Serai Garden is the lowest entry price of the 6 projects we cover in Pengkalan & St18.
| Project | From | Type | Land | Tenure | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serai Garden — this page | RM378,800 | Single Storey Terrace House | 20' x 80' | Leasehold | Completed (CCC obtained) |
| Lapangan Harmoni | RM395,000 | Single Storey Terrace House | 22' x 70' | Freehold | Completed (CCC obtained) |
| Shatin Residence | RM523,000 | Double Storey Terrace House | 22' x 75' | Leasehold | Completed (CCC obtained) |
| Pinggiran Pengkalan Bayu | RM918,000 | Double Storey Semi-D | 35' x 95' | Freehold | 2027 Jul |
| The Grand 9 | RM950,000 | Double Storey Semi-D | 35' x 100' | Leasehold | Completed (CCC obtained) |
| Pinggiran Pengkalan Bayu | RM998,000 | 2.5 Storey Semi-D | 35' x 109' | Freehold | 2027 Jul |
Common questions about Serai Garden
How much does Serai Garden cost?
Serai Garden starts from RM378,800, which is the nett price after the developer’s rebate. The SPA price is RM398,800. That is the entry unit type — corner, end and larger lots are priced higher. Prices move as units sell, so confirm the current chart before budgeting around any figure.
How big are the units at Serai Garden?
Lots are 20' x 80'. Each home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Room-by-room measurements are on the developer’s floor plan.
Where is Serai Garden located?
Serai Garden is in Halaman Pengkalan Indah, Ipoh, Perak. Nearby: AEON Mall Station 18 and Lotus’s.
Is Serai Garden freehold or leasehold?
Serai Garden is Leasehold. On leasehold what matters is the years remaining, because that is what a bank prices against and what a future buyer inherits.
When will Serai Garden be completed?
Serai Garden is already completed, so you can inspect the actual unit rather than a show unit, and move in or let it once the purchase goes through.
What would the monthly instalment be for Serai Garden?
Roughly RM1,525 a month, assuming the bank lends 90% of the RM398,800 SPA price over 35 years at around 3.7%. This is an estimate, not a loan offer — your margin, tenure and rate are set by the bank. Change any of the numbers on the instalment calculator.
How much cash do I need to buy Serai Garden?
Because the bank lends on the SPA price, a 90% loan is about RM358,920, so your own share of the RM378,800 starting price is about RM19,880, less any booking fee already paid. Add whatever legal fees and stamp duty the package does not cover — this project covers part of them, see the key features above. Work your own figure on the upfront cost calculator.
Who is Serai Garden suitable for?
On the published specification the main draws are CCC Completed, RM20,000 Discount and Free Legal Fees & Stamp Duty. Whether it fits depends on your budget, how long you intend to hold it and how the location works for your daily commute.
How does Serai Garden compare with Lapangan Harmoni?
Lapangan Harmoni is the closest thing to Serai Garden on price in Pengkalan & St18: RM395,000 against RM378,800, a difference of about RM16,200. Lapangan Harmoni is a single Storey terrace house on freehold. At this kind of gap the deciding factors are usually tenure, completion date and how the layout actually suits you, not the price itself — open both pages side by side before you pick one.