What is SERINI Melawati?
SERINI Melawati is a freehold serviced residence in Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur, developed by Sime Darby Property Berhad; launched in April 2014 and completed in 2018, the project comprises 2 towers of 38 storeys with 528 units ranging from 633 sq ft (1-bedroom) to 1,494 sq ft (4-bedroom), and the development is approximately 300 m from Melawati Mall. SPEEDHOME's managed-portfolio experience across 30,000+ Malaysian tenancy agreements shows Taman Melawati freehold serviced-residences like this one tend to combine furnished and partially furnished units under mixed landlord ownership, which is why asking rents move floor-by-floor rather than building-wide.
Facilities include an infinity pool, wading pool, gymnasium, kids' play area, surau, lounge, and walking paths. For the live Taman Melawati rental filter and which units are currently listed with Zero Deposit, see All live SPEEDHOME rentals.
| Building fact | What is publicly stated | How to verify before you sign |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur | Confirm the exact block and road on the listing |
| Tenure | Freehold (per public sources) | Ask the JMB for the title type printed on the sale-and-purchase agreement |
| Age / completion | Launched April 2014, completed 2018 (per public sources) | Confirm the completion year from the developer's records |
| Layout range | 633 sq ft (1-bedroom) to 1,494 sq ft (4-bedroom) across 528 units in 2 towers of 38 storeys | Check the live All live SPEEDHOME rentals for the layouts currently available |
| Facilities | Infinity pool, wading pool, gym, kids' play area, surau, lounge, walking paths | Walk the building during the viewing — advertised facilities are not always in service |
| Transit | ~300 m from Melawati Mall; rail walking distance not confirmed | Drive or transit the route at your real travel hour before signing |
| Management | Run by a Joint Management Body (JMB) or Management Corporation (MC) | Ask the JMB for the sinking-fund balance and any pending special assessment |
How the SPEEDHOME platform works at SERINI Melawati
SPEEDHOME listings at SERINI Melawati are individually verified before going live, and SPEEDHOME has had zero reported rental scams on the platform since April 2026; selected listings carry Zero Deposit — SPEEDHOME's managed rental-risk system — but not every unit qualifies, and eligibility depends on the listing and screening outcome. Zero Deposit is SPEEDHOME's managed rental-risk system — not a financial guarantee product — that replaces the upfront cash deposit, so tenants move in without tying up cash while landlords stay protected through rental protection instead of holding a deposit. For severe end-of-tenancy damage beyond fair wear and tear, the standard protection claims process applies.
For landlords at SERINI Melawati, SPEEDHOME's managed model handles tenant screening, tenancy-agreement preparation, and rent collection end to end. SPEEDHOME platform data (most recent measured period, 2026): roughly 30% of tenancy applicants are rejected at SPEEDHOME's screening step before any tenancy agreement is signed. SPEEDHOME platform data (most recent measured period, 2026): roughly 70% of managed tenants pay rent on or before the due date, and roughly 87% pay within 3 days of the due date.
The full-service landlord fee is 2.19% of monthly rent, payable only once a unit is tenanted. To see which SERINI Melawati units are currently listed with Zero Deposit, browse the live filter on All live SPEEDHOME rentals. For the landlord view, see List with SPEEDHOME (landlords).
What to check before and during the SERINI Melawati viewing
Building name does not guarantee unit quality, parking allocation, or commute time; verify each of these at the viewing before you pay anything. A 2018-era freehold serviced-residence is only as good as the unit you are about to sign for, and the specific tower, floor, and view all matter.
| Checkpoint | What to verify | Why it matters for SERINI Melawati |
|---|---|---|
| Tower choice | Which tower you are renting | 2 towers of 38 storeys; the tower affects view, noise, and the actual door-to-exit walk |
| Commute route | Your real door-to-destination time at your travel hour | ~300 m from Melawati Mall; rail walking distance not confirmed — drive or transit the route at your real travel hour before signing |
| Highway / road noise | Which side of the building faces the main road and which faces the back | Taman Melawati corridor units catch road noise — verify at the viewing hour you will actually live with |
| Unit condition | Water pressure, air-conditioning units, windows, ceiling, cabinet doors, tiling | 1-bedroom to 4-bedroom layouts have different wear patterns; defects discovered after move-in are harder to resolve |
| Parking | Whether a bay is included, optional, or unavailable in the listing | Parking bay allocation is a common dispute point — confirm in the tenancy agreement before signing |
| Upfront cash | Total move-in cost: deposit, first month's rent, utility transfer fees | Know your full exposure before committing; ask if the listing has Zero Deposit |
| Tenancy terms | Lease duration, break-clause, maintenance fee responsibility | Clarify who pays maintenance charges and how renewal works |
| Building amenities | Current operating state of pool, gym, security, lifts | Advertised facilities are not always in service |
| Sinking fund / special assessment | Current JMB sinking-fund balance and any pending special assessment | A weak sinking fund or pending special assessment will land on the next tenancy |
Who SERINI Melawati fits — and who it does not
SERINI Melawati fits tenants who already have a car or a reliable e-hail arrangement, and who need a Taman Melawati base; whether a specific unit is a good fit depends on the tower, the floor, the view, the furnishing, the current condition and the asking rent. Use the bullets below as a sanity check, then verify the specific unit.
- Fits — tenants who already worked out the commute and want a Taman Melawati residential base; tenants who will confirm unit condition, parking, and maintenance fee responsibility at viewing; tenants who want a live filtered listing with Zero Deposit on selected units.
- Skip if — you need a walk-to-LRT doorstep and this building is not on a walkable rail line; you cannot absorb move-in cash before Zero Deposit is confirmed; the Taman Melawati location does not work for your commute.
How SERINI Melawati compares with nearby Taman Melawati buildings
The most direct comparison is to run the same-day live filter on All live SPEEDHOME rentals for two or three named buildings in the same sub-area; do not rely on article figures as quoted rent. Asking rents move with the season and the corridor.
| Comparable building | Why compare |
|---|---|
| SERINI Melawati (this page) | Anchor building — see live filter on All live SPEEDHOME rentals |
| Saville @ Melawati (Taman Melawati) | Same Taman Melawati freehold profile, MKH Berhad developer, 1,937 sq ft max layout |
| Other stratified Taman Melawati corridor buildings | Same corridor, similar age band, similar facility set; run the same-day filter |
| Transit-adjacent Sri Rampai / Taman Melati towers | Useful for a commute-versus-walk-to-LRT trade-off |
When shortlisting, run the same live filter for two or three named buildings and compare the asking ranges on the same day — listing prices move with the season and the corridor.
FAQ
What is SERINI Melawati?
SERINI Melawati is a residential building in Taman Melawati with a publicly supported building profile; the rest depends on which tower and unit you are considering. The headline facts (developer, tenure, completion year, tower count, unit count, built-up range, and facility set) are the published record — confirm the specific unit-level facts at viewing, not the building name.
How is the commute from SERINI Melawati to KL?
The commute depends on the nearest rail and the actual walking, feeder, or driving leg, not the building name. Treat the headline distance as a hint; run the live filter on /rent to see comparable options, then drive or transit the route at your real travel hour before signing.
Can I rent at SERINI Melawati with Zero Deposit?
Selected SERINI Melawati listings carry Zero Deposit through SPEEDHOME; not every unit qualifies. Zero Deposit is SPEEDHOME's managed rental-risk system — it replaces the upfront cash deposit, but eligibility depends on the listing and the screening result; check the live listing.
What should I check at the SERINI Melawati viewing?
Building name does not guarantee unit quality, parking allocation, or commute time; verify each of these at the viewing before you pay anything. Use the SPEEDHOME move-in checklist, photograph defects with timestamps, and confirm the parking bay and maintenance fee responsibility in the tenancy agreement.
How does SPEEDHOME work at SERINI Melawati for landlords?
SPEEDHOME's managed model handles tenant screening, tenancy-agreement preparation, and rent collection end to end at SERINI Melawati. Landlord fee is 2.19% of monthly rent, payable only once a unit is tenanted; Zero Deposit is offered on selected units but is not a blanket guarantee.
How do I avoid a rental scam at SERINI Melawati?
Verify the person, unit, paperwork and payment channel before you pay. Pay only through the official SPEEDHOME platform or proper company channel, and read How to spot a rental scam in Malaysia before paying any money outside the platform.