CompletedZentology
Double Storey Terrace House
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Completion
- Completed
Key Features
- Fully Extended
- Spacious & High Ceiling Design
- Japanese-Inspired Design
Starting price shown. Prices, layouts and availability change — message us for the latest.
Zentology review: pros, cons and who it suits
Zentology is a Double Storey Terrace House in Botani, Ipoh, Perak, on 22' x 70' lots, 4+1 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, leasehold, already completed. Starting at RM648,800.
Who it suits
- You need somewhere to move into rather than wait — this one is already completed
- You need the rooms — the layout is 4+1, four main bedrooms plus one more room
Who it does not suit
- You were counting on the first-home stamp duty exemption — that ceiling is RM500,000, and this is above it
- You will only buy freehold — this is leasehold
Last unit remaining at the time of writing. Availability changes — confirm before you plan around it.
What the current package actually covers
The advertised price is not the only number that decides what you need in the bank. This is what the current Zentology package changes about that.
| Line | Zentology |
|---|---|
| SPA price | RM708,800 |
| Developer rebate | − RM60,000 |
| Nett price | RM648,800 |
| S&P legal fees | Covered under the current package* |
| Loan documentation legal fees | Covered under the current package* |
| MOT stamp duty | Covered under the current package* |
*Subject to the current developer package and its applicable terms. Confirm exactly which items are covered, and whether the package is still open, before you sign anything.
Why it matters. On a normal purchase, three separate bills land on you in cash on top of the down payment: the S&P legal fees, the loan documentation legal fees, and the MOT stamp duty. They are charged on the SPA price and the loan does not finance them. The current package covers all three. That does not make the house cheaper — it removes the cash you would otherwise have to produce at the start, which for most buyers is the part that decides whether a purchase happens this year or next.
How much cash do you actually need?
Worked on a 90% loan example. The bank lends against the SPA price, not the nett price — which is what makes the rebate do the work here.
| Upfront item | Zentology |
|---|---|
| SPA price | RM708,800 |
| 90% loan on the SPA price | RM637,920 |
| Nett price you actually pay | RM648,800 |
| Balance in cash | RM10,880 |
| S&P legal fees | Covered* |
| Loan documentation legal fees | Covered* |
| MOT stamp duty | Covered* |
Why the gap is small. The bank lends 90% of the SPA price — RM637,920 — while what you actually owe is the nett price of RM648,800. The difference, RM10,880, is the balance you bring in cash. That is the mechanic behind a developer rebate: it is applied against the price you pay, not against the price the bank values the loan on.
Read it as an example, not a quotation. The actual cash you need depends on the loan margin the bank approves, the booking arrangement and any other costs that apply to your purchase — a lower approved margin raises the balance immediately. Work your own number on the upfront cost calculator and check what you can carry monthly on the instalment calculator.
What a completed home changes
Zentology is finished. The practical difference is not the handover date — it is how much you know before you commit.
You walk the actual house instead of a show unit: the real finishing, the real room proportions, where the light lands, how the street and the neighbours have settled in. You can bring someone who knows construction and have them look at the workmanship first. Nothing here rests on an artist’s impression.
Where it does not help. Finished stock means finished choices — the layout, the finishes and the lot position are as built, not specified by you. And what is available is whatever remains of the phase.
What the RM648,800 is buying
| Fact | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| 22′ × 70′ lot, double storey terrace | Twenty-two feet of frontage is wider than the 20′ that is common at this size, which is mostly felt at the car porch and in the width of the rooms behind it. Seventy feet of depth is what leaves usable ground behind the house once the building footprint is taken out. |
| 4+1 bedrooms | Four main bedrooms plus a study. The study is the room most double-storey terrace layouts give up to fit a fourth bedroom — having both means nobody has to work at the dining table, and it stays useful when the children have moved out. |
| 4 bathrooms | Four bathrooms across two floors means less queueing in a multi-bedroom household, and one downstairs for guests without sending them upstairs. |
| Fully extended, high ceilings, Japanese-inspired design | The extension is already built and paid for in the price — that is work you would otherwise do yourself after handover, at your own cost and with the house out of use while it happens. |
| Completed | You inspect before you buy, and there is no construction period to fund or wait through. |
| Leasehold | This is leasehold, not freehold. Consider the remaining lease period, how your bank treats it, resale later, and how long you intend to hold — the freehold vs leasehold guide works through what actually changes. |
| Botani address | An established township rather than one still being built out — schools, healthcare and daily shopping already exist around it. See everything else we cover in Botani. |
Land size on its own does not decide how a house feels to live in. When you compare terrace houses, put the land size, the built-up area, the individual room sizes, the layout, the car porch and the usable outdoor space side by side — and walk both houses if you can.
Zentology at a glance
| Project | Zentology |
|---|---|
| Property type | Double Storey Terrace House |
| Location | Botani, Ipoh, Perak |
| Starting price | From RM648,800 nett, after the RM60,000 developer rebate on the RM708,800 SPA price |
| Lot Size | 22' x 70' |
| Bedrooms | 4+1 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Tenure | Leasehold |
| Completion | Completed |
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 Zentology
Leasehold, and the title already exists
Zentology 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
Zentology is a 22' x 70' lot, 4+1 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. At 22 feet, the frontage is wider than the 20 feet most common at this size. The difference is felt in the car porch and in how wide the rooms directly behind it can be — not in the total floor area. (the built-up area: not stated in the information I have — worth asking for.)
The “+1” is not a bedroom
This layout is listed as 4+1. The “+1” is the extra room most terrace layouts sacrifice to reach the headline bedroom count — usually sized as a study rather than a bedroom. Look at it in person and decide whether it works as the room you actually need, because the number on the price list does not tell you its size.
What else this budget reaches in Botani
8 of the 15 projects we cover in Botani start lower than Zentology. Cheaper is not automatically better — check tenure, land size and completion date in the same row.
| Project | From | Type | Land | Tenure | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santorini | RM170,000 | Apartment/ Condominium | 900 – 1,959 sqft | Freehold | 2028 Q2 |
| Pearl Garden Phase 3 | RM478,000 | 1.5 Storey Terrace House | 20' x 70' | Leasehold | 2028 Q1 |
| Lapangan Indah | RM495,000 | Double Storey Terrace House | 20' x 75' | Leasehold | Completed |
| Pearl Garden Phase 2B | RM495,000 | Double Storey Terrace House | 20' x 70' | Leasehold | Completed (CCC obtained) |
| Lex Living | RM538,880 | Double Storey Terrace House | 22' x 80' | Freehold | 2028 Q2 |
| Subaru | RM570,000 | Triple Storey Terrace House | 22' x 70' | Leasehold | Completed |
| Pulai Heights Phase9 | RM588,800 | Double Storey Terrace House | 24' x 70' | Freehold | 2026 Q4 |
| Forresta | RM599,999 | Double Storey Terrace House | 22' x 70' | Freehold (Strata Title) | Q1 2029 |
| Zentology — this page | RM648,800 | Double Storey Terrace House | 22' x 70' | Leasehold | Completed |
| BungalowDees Premier | RM820,000 | Double Storey Semi-D | 40' x 80' | Leasehold | Completed (CCC obtained) |
| Pulai Heights Phase8 | RM850,000 | Double Storey Semi-D | 35' x 80' | Freehold | Completed (CCC obtained) |
| Bellara@ Serene Garden | RM869,000 | Double Storey Semi-D | 40' x 78' | Leasehold | 2028 |
| Diamond Pavilion (Type B) | RM958,800 | Double Storey Semi-D | 35' x 75' | Freehold (Strata Title) | 2027 Q1 |
| Cavelle@ Serene Garden | RM988,000 | Double Storey Semi-D | 40' x 80' | Freehold | Completed |
| Diamond Pavilion (Type A) | RM1,046,800 | Double Storey Semi-D | 35' x 85' | Freehold (Strata Title) | 2027 Q1 |
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Common questions about Zentology
How much is Zentology in Botani?
Zentology is priced from RM648,800 nett, based on the current developer package. The SPA price is RM708,800, and the nett figure is what is left after the stated RM60,000 developer rebate. It is a completed double storey terrace house on a 22' x 70' lot in Botani, Ipoh.
What is the SPA price and the nett price of Zentology?
The SPA price is RM708,800. After the stated RM60,000 developer rebate, the nett price is RM648,800, subject to the current package terms. The SPA price is the figure written into the contract, and stamp duty and legal fees are normally calculated on it; the nett price is what the purchase works out to after the rebate.
Are legal fees and stamp duty included for Zentology?
Yes — the current package covers the S&P legal fees, the loan documentation legal fees and the MOT stamp duty, subject to the package terms and conditions. Those are the three cash bills that normally land on a buyer on top of the down payment, and the loan does not finance any of them. Confirm the package is still open before you sign anything.
How much cash do I need to buy Zentology?
Less than the usual 10%, because of how the rebate works. The bank lends against the SPA price of RM708,800, so a 90% loan is RM637,920 — while what you actually pay is the nett price of RM648,800. The balance you bring in cash is RM10,880. On top of that, the current package covers the S&P legal fees, the loan documentation legal fees and the MOT stamp duty. The actual figure depends on the margin the bank approves, the booking arrangement and any other costs that apply.
What is the monthly instalment for Zentology?
Based on a 90% loan on the SPA price (RM637,920), a 35-year tenure and an example interest rate of about 3.7%, the indicative monthly instalment is roughly RM2,711. The actual instalment depends on the loan amount the bank approves, its rate, the tenure and your eligibility.
Is Zentology a completed property?
Yes. Zentology is completed, so it is a finished house rather than a project still under construction. That means you can inspect the actual unit before deciding, and there is no construction period to wait through.
Can I view the actual Zentology house?
Yes — because the property is completed, a viewing can be arranged, subject to the current availability and viewing arrangements. Message us and we will confirm what can be seen and when.
What is the land size of Zentology?
Each unit sits on a 22' x 70' lot. The 22-foot frontage is wider than the 20 feet common at this size, which is felt mainly at the car porch and in the width of the rooms behind it. The exact built-up square footage should be confirmed with the developer.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does Zentology have?
The layout is 4+1 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms across two floors — four main bedrooms plus a study.
What does 4+1 bedrooms mean at Zentology?
It means four main bedrooms plus a study. The four bedrooms are the sleeping rooms; the study is a separate room, which is what most terrace layouts at this size give up in order to fit the fourth bedroom.
Is Zentology freehold or leasehold?
Zentology is leasehold. That is not a dealbreaker on its own, but it is worth weighing the remaining lease period, how your bank treats it, resale later and how long you intend to hold the property.
Who is Zentology suitable for?
It may suit buyers who need four main bedrooms plus a study and four bathrooms, want a double-storey landed home that is already finished and can be inspected, are buying in this price range, want a Botani address, and value a package that covers the applicable legal fees and stamp duty because it lowers the cash needed at the start.
Who should think twice about Zentology?
Buyers for whom freehold is a firm requirement, who would prefer single-storey living, who do not need 4+1 rooms and four bathrooms, whose budget sits below this range, or whose main goal is the lowest entry price in Botani. The space and the finished extension are part of what the price pays for.
How does Zentology compare with other landed homes in Botani?
Compare it on nett price, SPA price, land size, bedrooms, bathrooms, tenure and completion status — and, separately, on the upfront cash each one actually needs. Two projects at the same advertised price can need very different amounts on day one, depending on whether the bank lends against a higher SPA price and whether legal fees and stamp duty are covered. The comparison table on this page lists the other Botani projects we cover at a similar budget.
What should I check before buying Zentology?
The current nett price and SPA price; the exact rebate; precisely which legal fee and stamp duty items the package covers and when it expires; your loan eligibility and the margin the bank will approve; the monthly instalment on that approved amount; the land size and the built-up square footage; the tenure and remaining lease; the SPA terms; and the current unit availability.