• Caitlyn
  • 9 July 2021

Tropicana Heights was launched in 2014 by Tropicana Corporation Bhd. The 199-acre freehold development has an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM2.8 billion. The township is expected to take about 10 years to complete, will comprise a market square, landed residential properties, condominiums, neighbourhood schools, and green areas.

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The site was previously the Kajang Hill Golf Club. This development in Kajang strives to strike a balance between urban convenience and communal warmth. The developer stated that they have put in a lot of thought understanding their target market’s lifestyle. Thus, the development is designed to reflect that lifestyle.

Tropicana Heights is designed around a 16-acre Central Park that comes with a 750m linear lake, dedicated private community parks, 3m-wide walkway to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists, and a recreational and commercial hub.

Other amenities include a floating gazebo and platform, recreational hub, community hall, cascading waterfalls, basketball court, sports lawn, lily pond and willow garden, 288m promenade, children’s playground, amphitheatre lawn, and a market square.

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Address: Jalan Tropicana Heights, 43500 Selangor

Developer: Tropicana Kajang Hill Sdn Bhd (Tropicana Corporation Bhd)

Property Type: Mixed Development

Tenure: Freehold

Sales Gallery: Tropicana Heights Property Gallery, Jalan P6/2, Bandar Teknologi Kajang, Semenyih, 43500, Selangor

Facilities:

  • 16-acre Central Park with 750m linear lake
  • Dedicated private community parks
  • 3m-wide walkway for pedestrians and cyclists
  • Recreational and commercial hub

Project Details

Tropicana Heights is just a stone’s throw away from Kajang town. In line with the developer’s vision for a green development, a sizeable part of Tropicana Heights has been allocated for green space. The development includes a thoughtfully designed masterplan with 16 acres dedicated to the creation of the Central Park (Kajang’s largest park) that features a 750-metre linear lake. The Central Park is divided into several zones, and they are as below.

Chill Zone

  • Lookout pavilion
  • Lily pond & willow garden
  • Viewing bridge
  • Cascading waterfall
  • Amphitheatre lawn
  • Fountain

West Lake Active Zone

  • Fitness trail
  • Sports lawn
  • Basketball court
  • Fountain
  • Floating gazebos
  • Children’s playground
  • Sloped lawn
  • Burbling brook
  • Open field
  • Market Square

Central Zone

  • Trellis
  • Fountain
  • Community hall
  • Recreational hub

East Lake Promenade Zone

  • Park lane bays
  • Boardwalk
  • 288m promenade
  • Viewing bridge
  • Cascading waterfall

Leisure Zone

  • Jogging track
  • Park benches
  • Bicycle stations

As for the residences, Fairfield Residences was the first to be launched in 2014, and it was completed in 2016. It had an average price of RM360 per sq ft, which was considered high for a property in Kajang. However, the developer points out that it is a reflection of the quality of Tropicana Heights. At Tropicana Heights, there are also designated entry points to minimise congestion and facilitate better security screening.

1) Fairfield Residences

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2) Parkfield Residences

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3) Ridgefield Residences

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4) Lakefield Residences

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Here are the residential developments in Tropicana Heights.

Phases

Built-Up

Fairfield Residences

·       2- & 3-storey terrace houses

·       289 units

·       25 acres / 11 units per acre

·       22’ x 70’ & 24’ x 70’

·       2,135 sq ft – 3,344 sq ft

·       From RM739,800

 

Completion: 2016

Parkfield Residences

·       2-storey terrace houses

·       327 units

·       2,201 sq ft – 2,977 sq ft

·       From RM835,000

 

·       3-storey semi-detached houses

·       144 units

·       3,079 sq ft

·       From RM1.23 million

 

Completion: 2018

Ridgefield Residences

·       3-storey town villas

·       128 units

·       1,994 sq ft – 2,446 sq ft

·       From RM673,000

 

·       4-storey town villas

·       50 units

·       2,419 sq ft – 2,658 sq ft

·       From RM1,063,400

 

·       3-storey semi-detached

·       40 units

·       3,931 sq ft

·       40’ x 80’

·       From RM2,029,000.00

 

Completion: 2019

Lakefield Residences

·       2- & 3-storey link villas

·       66 units

·       2,361 sq ft – 3,392 sq ft

·       From RM906,000

 

Completion: 2021

Edela – Serviced Residences & Square

·       Open for registration (2021)

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Location

Arguably, Tropicana Heights is located at one of Kuala Lumpur’s last remaining green expanses. It is also considered to be in a strategic location, with excellent accessibility to the Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway (SILK), Kajang–Seremban Highway (LEKAS), Cheras-Kajang Highway, North-South Highway, and South Klang Valley Expressway. The flyover to Persiaran Bangi, and upgrade of the bridge to four lanes connecting to Bandar Teknologi, will improve connectivity to Tropicana Heights.

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Here are the approximate distance, from Tropicana Heights to key destinations:

  • 6km to Kajang Town
  • 3km to Bandar Baru Bangi
  • 20km to Putrajaya
  • 26km to Cyberjaya
  • 35km to KL City Centre
  • 50km to KL International Airport

Tropicana Heights is also well-connected to the Kajang Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) station along the Sungai Buloh-Kajang line and the Kajang KTM Station. For amenities, there’s a diverse mix of schools, retail shops, supermarkets, commercial centres, banks, eateries, and healthcare, all of which are within easy reach.

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Accessibility

  • Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway (SILK) – 3km
  • Persiaran Bangi – 3.5km
  • Jalan Semenyih – 3km
  • Kajang–Seremban Highway (LEKAS) – 3.5km
  • South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE)
  • Cheras-Kajang Highway
  • North-South Highway
  • Kajang Bypass
  • Kajang KTM station
  • Kajang MRT Station
  • Integrated bus station

Education

  • Rafflesia International School
  • SJK (C) Kajang Utama
  • German Malaysian Institute (GMI)
  • Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • University of Nottingham Malaysia
  • Nexus International School
  • New Era University College
  • UNITEN College
  • Tenby International School
  • Eaton International School

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Medical Care

  • Kajang Hospital
  • KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital
  • Serdang Hospital

Shopping

  • Billion Shopping Centre
  • Mydin Hypermarket
  • Econsave Supermarket
  • Reko Sentral
  • Plaza Metro Kajang
  • Giant Supermarket
  • Bandar Baru Bangi Commercial
  • IOI City Mall

Recreation

  • Bangi Golf Resort
  • Impian Golf & Country Resort
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Analysis

Tropicana pioneered the concept of resort-themed developments in Malaysia with the introduction of Tropicana Golf & Country Resort in 1992.

They have since developed many projects including Tropicana Danga Cove in Johor, Tropicana Gardens in Kota Damansara, Tropicana Metropark in Subang Jaya, Tropicana Aman in Kota Kemuning, Tropicana Grandhill in Genting Highlands, Tropicana Danga Bay, Tropicana Miyu in Petaling Jaya, Tropicana Avenue in Petaling Jaya, Tropicana Cheras, Tropicana 218 Macalister in Penang, Tropicana Cenang in Langkawi, and Tropicana Landmark in Kota Kinabalu, among others.

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Tropicana Corporation Bhd has also won multiple awards over the years. In fact, at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Malaysia) 2020, they garnered these accolades:

  • Best Developer
  • Winner: Best High End Condo Development (Central) – Tropicana Grandhill
  • High Commended: Best Mega Township Developer – Tropicana Aman
  • Winner: Best Landed Development (Central) For Tropicana Aman – Dalia Residences
  • Winner: Best Mid End Landed Development (Southern) – Ayera Residences
  • Winner: Best Development Development – Courtyard by Marriott, Penang @ Tropicana 218 Macalister
  • Winner: Best Mixed Use Development – Tropicana Gardens
  • Highly Commended: Best Retail Development – Oasis 3
  • Highly Commended: Best Housing Architectural Design – Ayera Residences
  • Winner: Best Condo Development (Malaysia) – Tropicana Grandhill
  • Winner: Special Recognition for ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)
  • Winner: Special Recognition for CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

As for Tropicana Heights, it is designed to meet the needs of the modern family. It offers a nature-enriched lifestyle that is designed to enhance mental and physical wellness. Residents can take a stroll on the shaded walkways to the Central Park where there are over 80-feet wide of landscaped boulevards, fitness trails, meeting spaces and a burbling brook. The development offers over 20 facilities, open spaces, and greenery.

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Here’s a quick look at residential properties in or close to Kajang.

Project

Land Tenure

Property Type

Completion

Built-up

Approximate Launch Price

Lakefield Residences @ Tropicana Heights by Tropicana Corporation Berhad

Freehold

2- & 3-storey link villas

2021

2,361 sq ft – 3,392 sq ft

From RM906,000

Bandar Sunway Semenyih by Sunway Group

Freehold

Double-storey terrace house

2010

From 1,302 sq ft

From RM310,000

Pelangi Semenyih 2 by MKH Bhd

Freehold

Double-storey terrace house

2013

From 1,458 sq ft

From RM373,900

Tiara South by Kueen Lai Group

Freehold

3-storey garden house

2017

From 2,564 sq ft – 3,016 sq ft

From RM913,000

Parkfield Residences @ Tropicana Heights by Trop Corp

Freehold

Double-storey terrace house

2018

2,203 sq ft – 2,978 sq ft)

From RM835,800

Gloris at Setia EcoHill by S P Setia

Freehold

Double-storey superlink house

2018

2,645 sq ft – 2,765 sq ft

From RM848,000

Diamond City by Country Gardens Properties

Freehold

Double-storey terrace house

2019

1,862 sq ft – 2,097 sq ft

From RM618,688

Artisan homes at Eco Forest by EcoWorld Malaysia

Freehold

Double-storey link house

2020

1,865sq ft – 2,425 sq ft

From RM598,000

Barras at Setia Ecohill 2 by S P Setia

Freehold

Double-storey terrace house

2020

1,639 sq ft – 1,743 sq ft

From RM513,000

Semanja Kajang by Yuwang Group

Freehold

Double-storey link house

2021

2,615 sq ft – 2,960 sq ft

From RM968,800

Rymba Gardens @ Jade Hills by Gamuda Land

Freehold

Linked villas & semi-detached homes

2021

  • Linked villas: 2,575 sq ft – 2,946 sq ft
  • Semi-detached: 3,472 sq ft

From RM1,318,800

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Summary

Available listings in PropertyGuru in June 2021 show that the purchase prices for the 3,079 sq ft units at Lakefield Residences are asking from RM900,000 to RM1.45 million. So, if you purchase a unit at RM1.2 million, here are its estimated loan figures based on the PropertyGuru Home Loan Calculator and the PropertyGuru Home Loan Eligibility and Affordability Calculator.

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  • LTV / margin of finance: 80%
  • Down payment (20%): RM240,000
  • Loan amount: RM960,000
  • Loan term: 30 years
  • Interest rate: 3.2%
  • Monthly repayment: RM4,311
  • Approximate required gross annual income: RM167,000*

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