Forresta Ipoh Freehold Double Storey Terrace in Panorama, Ipoh Botani

Forresta's nett price starts from RM599,999 in Phase 1 (SPA price RM666,800), with Phase 2 from RM650,800. Phase 1 units are still available at the time of writing. Under the current package the developer absorbs the legal fees, stamp duty, downpayment and disbursement charges, which is why the cash needed upfront is lower than the SPA figure alone. That is subject to eligibility, the package terms and the margin your bank approves — confirm it is still open before you book. Pricing is for the entry unit type; larger layouts may cost more. Ask us for the exact terms of the current package before you budget around it.

Forresta is freehold, held under a strata title rather than an individual land title. The overall land sits under one master title with a management corporation, which is common for gated landed schemes with shared facilities like Forresta's clubhouse. You still own your unit freehold; what is shared is the underlying land title and the upkeep of common facilities. Ask us if you would like this explained against a specific comparison.

Forresta is located in Panorama, Ipoh — roughly 4 km from Shen Jai High School, 5.6 km from St 18 AEON Mall, 6.6 km from Pulai Toll Plaza, 8 km from Botani Village and 11 km from Ipoh Town centre. It sits within reach of Botani, Station 18 and Pulai, while remaining its own distinct locality.

Both names are used. The address is in Panorama, Ipoh, and the development is marketed as Ipoh Botani — so you will see it listed either way. What that means practically: Botani Village itself is about 8 km away, so if being inside Bandar Seri Botani matters to you, check the location pin before you commit. On this site Forresta sits under the Botani area page, alongside the projects listed directly in Botani and the other double storey terrace houses in Botani.

Forresta's clubhouse includes a swimming pool, gymnasium, indoor golf simulator and an aerobics/yoga studio. The grounds also have sports facilities — tennis courts, a basketball court, a roller skate park and a roller hockey rink — plus family amenities including an indoor children's playroom, a landscaped garden and a 24-hour guarded entrance. It is a fuller facilities line-up than most landed schemes in Ipoh offer.

Each Forresta unit sits on a 22' x 70' lot with approximately 1,540 sq ft of built-up space, laid out across two storeys with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Ask us for the floor plan if you would like the room-by-room layout.

Forresta's estimated completion (vacant possession) is Q1 2029. Treat that as a current target rather than a guarantee, since construction timelines can shift — ask us for the latest construction status before making firm plans around that date.

Based on a RM599,999 loan over 35 years at around 3.6% interest, the estimated monthly instalment works out to roughly RM2,514 — the same figure shown in the price card on this page. This is an illustration only; actual rates, loan approval and monthly instalments depend on the individual buyer and the bank.

The maintenance fee is RM300 a month per unit. It is a flat rate rather than a charge per square foot, and it includes the sinking fund, so there is no separate sinking fund contribution on top. That RM300 pays for the clubhouse, pool, gymnasium, courts, landscaping and the 24-hour guarded entrance, all of which have to be staffed, cleaned, insured and eventually repaired. Budget it together with the loan: an estimated RM2,514 instalment plus RM300 is about RM2,814 a month leaving the household. This figure comes from the developer and is not yet published in writing, so treat it as the current indication and ask for the rate stated in your sale documents before you commit.

Forresta may suit buyers looking for freehold landed living in Panorama, Ipoh, especially those who value gated-and-guarded security and shared lifestyle facilities. The clubhouse, swimming pool, gym, tennis court and other recreational spaces set it apart from a standard terrace development. Buyers who prioritise lifestyle amenities may find it worth considering, while those looking for immediate move-in should note the current Q1 2029 completion target.