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Subang Jaya
Alora Residences
From RM435,000
- Built-up
- Approx. 568–1,457 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 1–4
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Property type
- Serviced residence
Federal Avenue freehold mixed development
Luminar Residence suits buyers who drive and want a freehold BRDB home with a smaller starting budget. Type A starts at RM500,000 SPA, while Type E offers three bedrooms for a small family at RM1 million SPA. The compromise is the more industrial surroundings and distance from Subang town centre, rather than walk-to-rail convenience.
Luminar Residence at a glance
Artist impressions. Final details may differ.
Project overview
I would shortlist Luminar if you drive and want a freehold home at a manageable entry price. I like BRDB’s workmanship and the way these layouts are designed. Type A is enough for a single person, Type C is my choice for a young couple, and Type E makes more sense for a small family. You do give up a town-centre setting: the surrounding area is more industrial, and I would not choose it for a train-based commute.
Luminar Residence suits buyers who drive and want a freehold BRDB home with a smaller starting budget. Type A starts at RM500,000 SPA, while Type E offers three bedrooms for a small family at RM1 million SPA. The compromise is the more industrial surroundings and distance from Subang town centre, rather than walk-to-rail convenience.
Jack values the developer’s workmanship and considers the layout design and price per sq ft reasonable.
Type A starts at RM500,000 SPA. Choose by the rooms you actually need, rather than paying for unused space.
Consider your routes to Subang Jaya, Glenmarie and Petaling Jaya. This is not a walk-to-rail recommendation.
Space and configuration
Choose Type A for a single-person home, Type C for a young couple or Type E for a small family. Types A, B and D include a study: use it for work or storage, not as a substitute for a proper guest bedroom.
Jack’s choice for a single buyer, or an investor considering a smaller home for working adults. The study can be used for a desk or storage, not as a second proper bedroom.
A larger one-bedroom-plus-study option than Type A. Jack also considers it for investment, but choose Type C if you need a proper second bedroom for guests.
Jack’s choice for a young couple: two proper bedrooms give you a separate guest room without relying on the study label.
Two proper bedrooms plus a study. Consider the extra flexible space if you want a desk or storage; it is not a three-bedroom substitute.
Jack’s choice for a small family needing three proper bedrooms. Compare the larger living space alongside its RM1 million SPA price and RM530 monthly maintenance charge.
| Type | Built-up | Rooms | Indicative SPA price | Monthly maintenance incl. sinking fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 549 sq ft | 1 bedroom + study / 1 bathroom | RM500,000 | RM206 |
| B | 721 sq ft | 1 bedroom + study / 1 bathroom | RM566,000 | RM286 |
| C | 872 sq ft | 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms | RM690,000 | RM335 |
| D | 1,076 sq ft | 2 bedrooms + study / 2 bathrooms | RM790,000 | RM405 |
| E | 1,389 sq ft | 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms | RM1 million | RM530 |
Compare the named type rather than combining a project's smallest starting price with its largest layout. A study or utility room is not automatically an additional bedroom. Selected-unit drawings and quotations take precedence where a phase or variant differs.
Price and ownership budget
Indicative SPA prices confirmed on 15 October 2026: Type A RM500,000, Type B RM566,000, Type C RM690,000, Type D RM790,000 and Type E RM1 million. These are SPA prices, not nett prices. Ask for the quotation and package for your selected unit.
Legal fees are covered; MOT costs are excluded. Your upfront cash depends on the loan margin approved for you. Ask Jack privately for package details and an itemised payment schedule. Monthly maintenance charges include sinking fund: Type A RM206, Type B RM286, Type C RM335, Type D RM405 and Type E RM530. Partial furnishing includes a digital lockset, air conditioners in the living area and bedrooms (excluding the study), instant water heaters in all bathrooms, and a washer-dryer.
Location and real journey
Luminar is at Federal Avenue in Subang Jaya. Jack considers it practical for buyers driving to Subang Jaya, Glenmarie and Petaling Jaya, but it is not close to public transport. The surroundings lean industrial and it is away from Subang town centre; that trade-off is part of his assessment of its price.
Amenities and daily life
Federal Avenue combines residential living with park, podium and retail components, while Luminar sales material highlights facilities planning and lifestyle perspectives.
Artist impressions show design intent. Final specifications and operating arrangements may differ.
Jack's review
Freehold tenure and a RM500,000 SPA starting point make the smaller layouts worth considering for buyers who drive and do not need a large family home.
Driving is the realistic daily transport choice. Luminar is not close to public transport and is not Jack’s recommendation for buyers who depend on walking to a train station.
Jack's buyer assessment updated 15 October 2026. This is analysis of the published project information, not a claim of a site inspection or achieved rental results. Source dates and unresolved specifications are retained below.
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Compare Luminar Residence with alternativesPrice and practical alternatives
Alora is relevant when its USJ 21 rail link matters more. Amika offers a family-focused alternative if an actual unit is available; Myra Senja changes the location to the Subang 2 catchment.
| Project | Price reference | Built-up | Bedrooms | Tenure | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luminar Residence | From RM500,000 SPA (15 October 2026) | Approx. 549 - 1,389 sq ft | 1+1, 2, 2+1 or 3; +1 denotes study space | Freehold | Estimated Q4 2029 |
| Alora Residences | Marketed from RM435,000; phase and unit pricing varies | Approx. 568 - 1,457 sq ft | 1 - 4 | Freehold | Approx. Q3 2027 / 48 months from SPA |
| Amika Residences | Historical launch reference RM698,000-RM999,000; Avaland reported fully sold in August 2026 | Displayed Type A-C: 883-1,227 sq ft incl. accessory parcels; APDL overall: 883-1,740 sq ft | Plan labels: A, 2 + study; B, 3; C, 3 + study | Freehold | Topped out 7 August 2026; APDL expected March 2028. Actual CCC/handover not confirmed. |
Prices are dated indicative references, not proof that the same layout or unit remains available. Compare a current written quotation for the bedroom and size you actually need.
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Rental and investment assessment
Jack would start with Type A or B for investment: the smaller homes have lower SPA prices and could suit working adults in the surrounding employment areas. That is a potential tenant profile, not evidence of a particular rent or return. No rental figure or yield is quoted here.
No project-specific market-rent forecast is established by this assessment. Asking rents are not achieved rents; future delivery and an attractive address do not guarantee income.
Ask Jack to check the investment assumptionsUse the exact unit's written terms, not a headline price or a different phase's specification.
Indicative SPA prices confirmed on 15 October 2026: Type A RM500,000, Type B RM566,000, Type C RM690,000, Type D RM790,000 and Type E RM1 million. These are SPA prices, not nett prices. Ask for the quotation and package for your selected unit.
Monthly maintenance charges include sinking fund: Type A RM206, Type B RM286, Type C RM335, Type D RM405 and Type E RM530.
Partial furnishing includes a digital lockset, air conditioners in the living area and bedrooms (excluding the study), instant water heaters in all bathrooms, and a washer-dryer.
Legal fees are covered; MOT costs are excluded. Your upfront cash depends on the loan margin approved for you. Ask Jack privately for package details and an itemised payment schedule. Monthly maintenance charges include sinking fund: Type A RM206, Type B RM286, Type C RM335, Type D RM405 and Type E RM530.
I would shortlist Luminar if you drive and want a freehold home at a manageable entry price. I like BRDB’s workmanship and the way these layouts are designed. Type A is enough for a single person, Type C is my choice for a young couple, and Type E makes more sense for a small family. You do give up a town-centre setting: the surrounding area is more industrial, and I would not choose it for a train-based commute.
The +1 is a study or storage space, not another proper bedroom. If you need a separate guest bedroom, consider Type C with two proper bedrooms rather than Type A or B.
Driving is the realistic daily transport choice. Luminar is not close to public transport and is not Jack’s recommendation for buyers who depend on walking to a train station.
Driving is the realistic daily transport choice. Luminar is not close to public transport and is not Jack’s recommendation for buyers who depend on walking to a train station. It is away from Subang town centre, with a more industrial or factory-oriented surrounding area. Visit the approach roads and neighbourhood as well as the showroom to decide whether that setting works for you.
Jack would start with Type A or B for investment: the smaller homes have lower SPA prices and could suit working adults in the surrounding employment areas. That is a potential tenant profile, not evidence of a particular rent or return. No rental figure or yield is quoted here.
Estimated completion is Q4 2029. The developer lists December 2029; your purchase agreement governs contractual delivery.
Yes. Arrange a showroom visit with Jack to compare layouts and discuss the furnishing package, current unit choices and payment requirements.
Alora is relevant when its USJ 21 rail link matters more. Amika offers a family-focused alternative if an actual unit is available; Myra Senja changes the location to the Subang 2 catchment.
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Evidence and limitations
Prices, monthly charges, furnishing and package information confirmed by Jack on 15 October 2026. Buyer recommendations and workmanship/value assessments are Jack’s views. Layouts and completion checked against Federal Avenue’s official Luminar information.
Evidence reviewed: . Current price, availability and contractual terms should still be reconfirmed for the selected unit.
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