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Hillpark Residence: owner evidence and operating checks

Own a unit at Hillpark Residence in Semenyih, or evaluating a purchase? The verdict here is a whole-unit long-term tenancy: operate your unit as an intact household let at RM1,200–1,400 per month (search snippets). While Hillpark Residence currently holds 0 dedicated listings on SPEEDHOME (measured null, representing an open first-mover opportunity in Semenyih), our served feed proves active regional demand across Kajang and Semenyih (such as Parkland Residence @ Kajang 2 at RM1,300 with 3 chat requests and 3 viewing appointments, and Residensi Rimbun @ Canopy Hills at RM1,600, measured). With a transacted subsale median price of RM450,000 (RM359 psf) on Brickz across transactions spanning RM304,000–RM750,000 (search snippet), gross rental yield on the active RM1,200–1,400 asking band calculates to ~3.2–3.7% (asking-basis, before the 2.19% platform processing fee). Multi-tenant room splits are completely unmeasured in the building, and zero building-named Airbnb units exist in a market dominated by large corridor event houses. The biggest caveat: an active identity conflict exists between portal marketing summaries (which claim two 24-storey blocks, 429 units, and freehold status) and the official 2016 MKH developer record (which confirms a 26-storey serviced-apartment and shop-lot development with 576–1,533 sqft plates); the official record governs, and individual parcel titles, current maintenance fees, and MC by-laws must be verified directly with management.

Three ways to run your unit

Use the decision calculator below to compare net cash flows across operating models. Because verified rental listings show an active band of RM950 to RM1,400 a month with an example 823 sqft 2-bedroom unit at RM1,200 (search snippet), the rent field loads RM1,200. The purchase field loads RM450,000 — the transacted subsale median recorded on Brickz (search snippet). Both numbers update dynamically as you adjust your inputs.

  1. Whole-unit long-term lease (The proven baseline) — Lease the 576 to 1,533 sqft apartment to a working family or professional household on a 12-month agreement. In-building asking rents range from RM950 to RM1,400 a month on Mudah with an 823 sqft 2-bed/1-bath unit asking RM1,200 (search snippet), alongside a PropertyGuru floor from ~RM1,099 a month (search snippet). This route offers the lowest vacancy friction in the Semenyih corridor while keeping turnover and management overhead minimal.
  2. Room rental / co-living (Unmeasured and unproven) — While larger 1,000+ sqft floor plans are theoretically divisible on paper, room-by-room rental demand inside Hillpark Residence is completely unmeasured (measured null). No dedicated room listings surfaced during our market sweep. Carving units into multi-tenant rooms without established demand risks severe vacancy, higher turnover costs, and potential friction with the management corporation over utility submetering and multi-tenant occupancy under the Strata Management Act 2013.
  3. Short-stay / homestay (Unevidenced corridor mismatch) — Airbnb searches return zero building-named listings for Hillpark Residence (measured). Nearby short-stay supply in the Semenyih-Kajang belt consists almost entirely of landed party villas and large event houses accommodating 10 to 12 guests at RM1,111 to RM3,754 for 5 nights (measured). Sinking capital into short-stay furnishings, keyless digital locks, and hotel-style turnover for a standard high-rise apartment carries high operational risk without demonstrated traveler demand or explicit written MC authorization.

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What can you earn?

First-party platform metrics reveal an open local runway: SPEEDHOME currently holds 0 dedicated listings for Hillpark Residence (/rent/hillpark-residence-semenyih renders a served feed of 35 nearby rentals across Semenyih, Kajang, and Bangi, measured null). This creates an immediate first-mover advantage for landlords offering Zero Deposit terms. Surrounding corridor demand proves consistent tenant absorption: - Residensi Rimbun @ Canopy Hills, Kajang: RM1,600 per month, 2-bedroom, pet-friendly (measured). - Parkland Residence @ Kajang 2: RM1,300 per month, 2-bedroom, pet-friendly, with 3 chat requests and 3 viewing appointments; plus a 1-bedroom unit at RM1,400 with 5 chat requests (measured). - Hijauan Bayu Residensi, Bangi: RM2,800 per month, 4-bedroom, pet-friendly (measured). Corridor asking rents span RM1,300 to RM2,800 across the Semenyih and Kajang commuter belt.

In-building whole-unit asking rents from market evidence: - Mudah project-level rental band: RM950 to RM1,400 per month (search snippet). - Specific example card on Mudah: RM1,200 per month for an 823 sqft, 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit with 2 carparks (search snippet). - Dated Facebook listing (24 August 2026): RM1,400 per month ("Accept Family / Bujang Perempuan Available 1 September", search snippet). - PropertyGuru supply: 4 units for rent starting from ~RM1,099 per month, with 1 unit listed for sale (search snippet). - iProperty supply: ~3 units listed for rent (search snippet).

Room rental status: - In-building room market is completely unmeasured (measured null). No room cards surfaced for Hillpark Residence. Standard operator registry reference bands (small RM600–700, medium RM800–900, master RM1,000–1,200) remain labelled defaults rather than empirical building evidence.

Transacted sales and gross yield arithmetic: - Subsale transaction records on Brickz establish a building-level median price of RM450,000 and a median unit rate of RM359 psf, with historical transactions spanning RM304,000 to RM750,000 (search snippet; transaction count unstated in snippet). - Worked division on active asking rents against the RM450,000 Brickz median: - At the RM1,200 example ask: RM1,200 x 12 = RM14,400 annual gross rent / RM450,000 = 3.2% gross yield (asking-basis, before the 2.19% platform processing fee). - At the RM1,400 upper asking tier: RM1,400 x 12 = RM16,800 annual gross rent / RM450,000 = 3.7% gross yield (asking-basis, before the 2.19% platform processing fee). - At the RM950 entry floor: RM950 x 12 = RM11,400 annual gross rent / RM450,000 = 2.5% gross yield. Across the realistic RM1,200–1,400 asking band, gross yields deliver a modest ~3.2% to 3.7%. This is an honest suburban family yield; there is no speculative high-yield room or short-stay story here.

Operating costs, short-stay, and pets: - Short-stay: Zero building-named units exist on Airbnb (measured). The Semenyih-Kajang short-stay market is dominated by large landed event houses (such as "4R3B Semenyih kajang 12pax B'Day, Wedding Party" at RM1,111 for 5 nights and "Anjung Serene + Private Pool" at RM3,754 for 5 nights, measured). - Operating costs: Monthly maintenance fees, sinking fund assessments, and parcel quit rent rates are NOT PUBLISHED on public channels (measured null). - Pet policy: Management corporation stance on pets is unpublished (measured null). Sibling corridor listings (such as Parkland Residence and Residensi Rimbun) confirm active pet-friendly demand locally. SPEEDHOME coliving is cat-friendly — cats welcome in our coliving rooms; building rules can vary.

Why Hillpark Residence, Semenyih

Hillpark Residence is MKH Berhad's 26-storey serviced-apartment and retail development located in Semenyih, Selangor. Official developer records from 2016 confirm built-ups ranging from 576 to 1,533 sqft above ground-floor shop lots. Note on identity conflict: unverified portal summaries claiming two 24-storey towers, 429 units, and freehold tenure directly contradict the official developer documentation and are strictly excluded from this guide.

Positioned along the southern Klang Valley growth corridor with direct access to Jalan Semenyih and the LEKAS Highway, the property serves local working families, industrial park personnel, and tertiary students attending the nearby University of Nottingham Malaysia. Its diverse plate sizes accommodate both compact starter households (576–823 sqft) and multi-generational families (1,000–1,533 sqft).

In a suburban market where tenant velocity depends on upfront affordability, landlords who list on SPEEDHOME with Zero Deposit terms immediately eliminate the traditional 2.5-month cash deposit barrier. Equipping the unit with clean, durable furnishings through a reversible SPEEDRENO rental fit-out ensures rapid tenant conversion at the RM1,200–1,400 benchmark without incurring unnecessary capital expenditure.

5 checks before you buy

  1. Verify individual parcel strata title and tenure classification — Because portal summaries claim freehold while the official developer record identifies the project as a commercial-titled serviced apartment, inspect the individual Issue Document of Title to verify exact land tenure, parcel use, and assessment rates. Done: title document inspected.
  2. Confirm the exact built-up and approved parcel layout — Built-ups range widely from 576 to 1,533 sqft across different unit types; verify the architectural layout plan attached to your Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) before budgeting fit-out works. Done: floor plan and square footage confirmed.
  3. Obtain the current maintenance and sinking fund billing statement — Maintenance charges and sinking fund rates are unpublished online; request the latest invoice from the Joint Management Body (JMB) or Management Corporation (MC) to confirm your exact recurring monthly holding costs. Done: maintenance invoice reviewed.
  4. Request the written management rules on tenancy and pets — Verify house rules regarding tenant registration, access cards, moving-in deposits, and multi-tenancy under the Strata Management Act 2013. Done: written management rules obtained.
  5. Benchmark your asking rent against verified in-building comparables — Anchor your target rent to the measured RM1,200–1,400 monthly band (such as the 823 sqft 2-bed at RM1,200) rather than aggressive corridor targets, ensuring low vacancy in the Semenyih market. Done: rent comparable verified. See the real cost of self-managing a rental.

FAQ

What yield does Hillpark Residence Semenyih give?

At active in-building asking rents of RM1,200 to RM1,400 per month (search snippets), annual gross rent equals RM14,400 to RM16,800. Measured against the Brickz subsale median price of RM450,000 (search snippet), gross rental yield calculates to ~3.2% to 3.7% (asking-basis, before the 2.19% platform processing fee). At the entry floor rent of RM950 a month, gross yield is ~2.5%.

Can you rent out rooms at Hillpark Residence?

Room rental demand inside Hillpark Residence is currently unmeasured (measured null), with zero room listings recorded during our market sweep. While larger plates are physically partitionable, multi-tenant room leasing requires written approval from the management corporation under Act 757 and carries higher vacancy risk than a clean whole-unit family tenancy. See our room rental and co-living guide.

Is short-stay allowed at Hillpark Residence?

No building-named short-stay units exist on Airbnb (measured). The surrounding Semenyih short-stay market is dominated by large landed party and event villas (RM1,111–3,754 for 5 nights), not high-rise apartments. Operating short-term rentals in a residential strata scheme requires explicit authorization under management corporation by-laws.

Are pets allowed at Hillpark Residence?

The building management's official position on pets is not published online (measured null). However, nearby developments in the corridor (like Parkland Residence and Residensi Rimbun) actively support pet-friendly tenancies. SPEEDHOME coliving is cat-friendly — cats welcome in our coliving rooms; building rules can vary.

What running it looks like

Setting up your Hillpark Residence unit for dependable rental returns involves verifying your parcel title and charges, equipping the unit with essential durable furnishings via SPEEDRENO rental fit-out, and listing with Zero Deposit terms to attract quality working families.

SPEEDHOME provides complete end-to-end leasing management: listing your property, running comprehensive tenant screening and credit checks, drafting digital tenancy agreements, and collecting monthly rent automatically. Owners can choose protection plans to safeguard their income: flat Standard at RM799 + SST per year, Protect at 1 month of rent, or Protect+ at 1.5 months of rent, alongside our standard platform processing fee of 2.19% + SST on collected rent.

Ready? List your Hillpark Residence unit with SPEEDHOME — zero deposit, verified tenant screening, and hands-off rent management.


All data points reflect market evidence collected on 11 October 2026 (SPEEDHOME own-board corridor sweep, portal search snippets, and Airbnb market scans; evidence file hillpark-residence-semenyih-market-evidence-2026-10-11.yaml, lane bi-mine-06). In-building rental figures (RM950–1,400/mo; example 823 sqft 2-bed at RM1,200/mo; PG floor ~RM1,099/mo) reflect search snippets from Mudah, PropertyGuru, and Facebook. Zero dedicated SPEEDHOME listings exist for Hillpark Residence (measured null); Semenyih/Kajang corridor benchmarks reflect verified cards (Parkland Residence at RM1,300 with 3 CRs/3 viewings; Residensi Rimbun at RM1,600). Brickz transacted records establish a subsale median of RM450,000 (RM359 psf) across transactions of RM304,000–RM750,000. Room rentals and building-named short-stay units are unmeasured in the building; Airbnb corridor stock reflects landed party houses (RM1,111–3,754 for 5 nights). Maintenance charges and MC pet by-laws are unpublished online. Portal claims regarding two 24-storey blocks and 429 units conflict with the official 2016 MKH record (26-storey, 576–1,533 sqft) and are excluded. For broader guidance, consult the landlord investment decision guide and room rental and co-living guide.

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