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Duta Tropika is a freehold development along Jalan Dutamas 1 in Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur. It was developed by SP Setia, and according to them, purchasing property is a very personal choice and people will have their own preference.
From their experience, buyers of Duta Nusantara and Duta Tropika liked these projects’ proximity to downtown Kuala Lumpur, educational facilities, and a host of modern amenities.
In fact, projects such as the tropical enclaves of Duta Nusantara is the winner of FIABCI Malaysia 2006 best low-rise development award, and Duta Tropika upped the bar in the luxurious market. Duta Tropika pampers homeowners with resort-styled homes that are decked in quality fittings.
As Duta Tropika is located in an affluent area, purchasers expect this high-end product to have a unique concept, lifestyle living, security, high potential for returns, and proximity to amenities. The development has been highlighted as providing a strong sense of community, and that is one of the reasons that makes Duta Tropika a unique development.
The 13-acre Duta Tropika was completed in August 2006, and the developer was the property manager of Duta Tropika from day one until Henry Butcher was appointed as the property management team in March 2015.
Address: Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Developer: Bandar Setia Alam Sdn Bhd
Property Type: 3-storey & 3½-storey villas
Land Area: 13 acres
Land Title: Residential
Total Units: 138
Tenure: Freehold
Year of Completion: August 2006
Built-up Area: 3,818 sq ft – 6,850 sq ft
Facilities:
- Swimming pool
- Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Gymnasium
- Function hall
- Community centre
- Children’s playground
- Open field / lawn
- Visitor parking
- Security features including Intrusion Detection System, CCTV video surveillance, guard patrol system, visitor management system (Graaab), home alarm system with panic button, and vehicle and pedestrian access control system
Launch Price: From RM1.5 million
Maintenance Fee: RM921.15 per house (as at 2017)
Project Details
Duta Tropika has 138 courtyard villas and garden villas. These comprise 3-storey terrace link houses and 3.5-storey semi-detached houses, with built-up sizes ranging from 3,818 sq ft to 6,850 sq ft.
Duta Tropika is located on a long and narrow strip of land. Thus, the architect orchestrated for the courtyard villas to be in the centre of the development, sandwiched by garden villas on both sides.
Each garden villa features a balcony with white glazing on the top floor which reflects the house light when switched on. An entire floor of each of them is a Master Suite.
There aren’t many facilities at Duta Tropika, but it’s adequate. Facilities include swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, gymnasium, function hall, community centre, children’s playground, open field, and visitor parking.
The security features are rather comprehensive, as it includes Intrusion Detection System, CCTV video surveillance, guard patrol system, home alarm system with panic button, and vehicle and pedestrian access control system.
The security mobile app known as Graaab has features such as emergency assist, intercom call, real-time notice board and visitor registration. This app also ensures that those who enter the neighbourhood is someone authorised by a resident.
Another unique aspect of Duta Tropika’s management system is its automated maintenance schedule mechanism. It’s a custom-made checklist and schedule for the property management team to check different parts of the property, weekly and monthly.
The launch price of these villas started from RM1.5 million.
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Unit Types |
Built-Up |
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3-storey courtyard villas |
· Land area: 2,400 sq ft – 4,815 sq ft · Built-up: 3,818 sq ft – 6,356 sq ft |
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3-storey garden villas |
· Land area: 2,085 sq ft – 7,447 sq ft · Built-up: 4,212 sq ft – 6,850 sq ft |
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3½-storey garden villas |
· Land area: 2,085 sq ft – 4,940 sq ft · Built-up: 4,803 sq ft – 5,354 sq ft |
Location
Duta Tropika is strategically located, facilitating easy access to various amenities, and highways. In fact, Solaris Dutamas is just across the street.
Besides that, Duta Tropika is also near Plaza Mont Kiara, Solaris Mont Kiara, Wilayah Mosque, MATRADE, Duta Hockey Stadium, National Squash Centre, and Tennis Complex Tun Razak. The development is also accessible via New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) and SPRINT Expressway.
From Jalan Duta, residents can get to Jalan Kuching and head into the KL city centre. In terms of public transportation, Sri Hartamas is served by the Segambut KTM Komuter station.
Duta Tropika is also close to schools, including Mont Kiara International School and Garden International School, and a plethora of recreational and shopping centres are available within a 10-minute drive. Take a look at the options below.
Accessibility
- Jalan Dutamas 1
- Persiaran Dutamas
- New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE)
- SPRINT Expressway
- Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim
- Penchala Link
- Jalan Duta-Sungai Buloh Highway
- Duta-Ulu Klang Expressway (DUKE)
Education
- Garden International School
- Mont’Kiara International School
- French School of Kuala Lumpur
- Kiaramas Primary and Secondary Schools
- Taylor’s College
Medical Care
- Global Doctors Hospital
- ParkCity Medical Centre
Shopping
- Solaris Dutamas
- Plaza Mont Kiara
- Solaris Mont Kiara
- Publika Shopping Gallery
- Hartamas Shopping Centre
- 1 Mont’Kiara Shopping Mall
- Verve Mont’ Kiara
- Arcoris Mont Kiara
- 163 Retail Park
Recreation / Attractions
- Wilayah Persekutuan (Federal Territory) Mosque
- National Palace
- MATRADE
- Tun Razak Hockey Stadium
- Tun Razak Tennis Complex
- Malaysian International Trade & Exhibition Centre
- National Science Centre
- Taman Tasik Perdana
- TPC Kuala Lumpur (formerly known as Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club)
- Royal Selangor Club (RSC)
- Bukit Kiara Equestrian & Country Resort
- Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia (KGPA)
Analysis
There’s no denying that Solaris Dutamas added value to Duta Tropika as the shopping centre is just a few steps away. However, residents were also wary of possible issues such as noise at night and double parking on the road sides.
Although largely residential, Sri Hartamas is host to a vibrant community. The malls and wide range of trendy restaurants appeal to the higher-income residents there. There have been plenty of new developments in the Sri Hartamas / Mont Kiara area, especially high-rise condominiums. There is a huge potential in Dutamas area, as integrated developments like KL Metropolis by Naza TTDI Sdn Bhd are being developed.
Available listings in PropertyGuru in April 2021 show that the asking monthly rental for 4,300 sq ft units are about RM12,500, while purchase prices are asking from RM4.38 million. Thus, the gross rental yield would be about 3.42% per annum.
Here’s a quick look at residential properties in Sri Hartamas / Mont Kiara.
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Project |
Land Tenure |
Property Type |
Completion |
Built-up |
Approximate Launch Price |
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Duta Tropika by Bandar Setia Alam Sdn Bhd |
Freehold |
3-storey & 3½-storey villas |
2007 |
3,818 sq ft – 6,850 sq ft |
From RM1.5 million |
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Duta Nusantara by SP Setia Berhad |
Freehold |
Semi-detached / bungalow |
2007 |
3,690 sq ft – 6,530 sq ft |
N/A |
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Hartamas Regency 2 by PJ Development Holdings |
Freehold |
Condominium |
2007 |
1,315 sq ft – 3,380 sq ft |
N/A |
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Aston Kiara 3 by HR Group |
Freehold |
Condominium |
2011 |
1,518 sq ft – 1,598 sq ft |
From RM570,000
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Icon Residence by Mah Sing Group |
Freehold |
Condominium |
2015 |
673 sq ft – 4,719 sq ft |
From RM956,800 |
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Pavilion Hilltop Mont’ Kiara by Pavilion Group & Kuwait Finance House |
Freehold |
Condominium |
2017 |
1,200 sq ft – 3,671 sq ft
|
From RM1,346,400
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Agile Mont Kiara by Agile Real Estate development (M) Sdn Bhd |
Freehold |
Condominium |
2019 |
1,162 sq ft – 5,037 sq ft |
From RM1 million |
|
Leasehold |
Serviced Residence |
2020 |
422 sq ft – 1,142 sq ft |
From RM430,000 |
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Freehold
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Condominium
|
2020 |
1,122 sq ft – 1,906 sq ft |
From RM880,000
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Leasehold
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Condominium
|
2021
|
940 sq ft – 1,015 sq ft |
From RM623,000 |
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MET 1 Residence @ KL Metropolis by Naza TTDI Sdn Bhd |
Leasehold
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Serviced Residence
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2021
|
677 sq ft – 1,613 sq ft
|
From RM740,000
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Residensi Astrea by UEM Sunrise |
Freehold
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Condominium
|
2022 |
1,364 sq ft – 1,859 sq ft |
From RM1,160,000 |
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Alix Residences by TA Global Bhd |
Freehold |
Condominium |
2023 |
1,012 sq ft – 2,476 sq ft |
From RM830,000 |
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Allevia by UEM Sunrise |
Freehold |
Condominium |
2025 |
1,703 sq ft – 2,634 sq ft |
From RM1.54 million |
Summary
Houses in Desa Sri Hartamas are sought after by upper middle-class Malaysians and expatriates. The award-winning Duta Tropika is no different. Even during a crisis, property prices in this exclusive neighbourhood still hold rather steady.
In the 90s, Sri Hartamas was deemed as being too isolated, without many amenities close by. The landscape today is very much different, as Sri Hartamas has experienced a boom, with all sorts of amenities mushrooming in the last decade.
Sri Hartamas is also situated in between Mont Kiara and Damansara Heights, making it one of the most frequented places in KL.
So, if you’re interested in a 4,300 sq ft unit at Duta Tropika priced at RM4.38 million, here are its estimated loan figures.
- LTV / margin of finance: 70%
- Down payment (30%): RM1,314,000
- Loan amount: RM3,066,000
- Loan term: 30 years
- Interest rate: 3.2%
- Monthly repayment: RM13,768
- Approximate required gross annual income: RM531,000*
Calculations are based on the PropertyGuru Home Loan Calculator, and PropertyGuru Home Loan Eligibility and Affordability Calculator.
If you’re interested in calculating Debt Service Ratio (DSR), you may refer to the PropertyGuru Loan Pre-Approval tool. It is FREE to use and has a 99.9% accuracy, which helps in avoiding loan rejections.
*Assumptions: You have no other monthly debt obligations, and 30% of gross income will be spent on the housing loan.
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