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Amara vs Atera Phase 2
Two new launches in Petaling Jaya, side by side on the same facts.
- Amara from
- RM 574,200
- Atera Phase 2 from
- RM 691,400
- Amara to KJ26 Ara Damansara
- 12 min walk
- Tenure
- Freehold / Leasehold
The short answer.
Short answer: Amara starts about 17% lower and Amara is freehold. Both sit in Petaling Jaya, and the details follow.
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Same facts, same order.
Developer list prices and figures from the project records. Walking times follow OpenStreetMap routes at 80 m a minute; other distances are straight-line.
| Fact | Amara | Atera Phase 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Puncak Dana | Paramount Property (Aneka Sepakat Sdn Bhd) |
| Address | Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia | PT29, Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya |
| Tenure | Freehold | Leasehold |
| Land title | Commercial under HDA | Highrise Strata Title |
| Property type | Condominium | Serviced Apartment |
| Price | from RM 574,200 to RM 1,073,500 | from RM 691,400 |
| Price psf | — | From RM 843 |
| Asking psf (developer) | RM 912 | RM 843 |
| Built-up | 655-1,272 sq ft | 775-1,420 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Total units | 412 | 793 (788 res + 5 retail) |
| Blocks / floors | — | 2 / 52 |
| Car parks | — | 1-2 |
| Maintenance fee | RM0.38 psf (RM0.35 psf + 10% sinking fund) | RM 0.32 psf (incl. sinking fund) |
| Completion | New Launch Q4 2028 | Under Construction 2028 |
| Nearest station (walk) | KJ26 Ara Damansara: 12 min walk (920 m on foot) | — |
Prices are developer list prices and change with each release. Station distances are straight-line unless a walking time is given.
Project data updated 2026-06-11Walking routes from OpenStreetMap
Where each one comes out ahead.
Worked out from the numbers above, one line per figure that differs. No figure is weighted; you decide which ones matter.
Where Amara wins
- Lower starting price: RM 574,200, RM 117,200 (about 17%) below RM 691,400.
- Smaller entry layout: from 655 sq ft against 775 sq ft.
- Fewer homes: 412 units against 793.
- Freehold title, against leasehold.
Where Atera Phase 2 wins
- Lower asking price per sq ft: from RM 843 against RM 912.
- Larger biggest layout: 1,420 sq ft against 1,272 sq ft.
- Lower listed maintenance rate: RM 0.32 psf (incl. sinking fund), against RM0.38 psf (RM0.35 psf + 10% sinking fund). Check what each figure includes.
What actually differs
- Amara starts lower, at RM 574,200 against RM 691,400.
- Amara is freehold; Atera Phase 2 is leasehold.
- Land title differs: Amara is commercial under HDA, Atera Phase 2 is highrise strata title. Residential title is billed at domestic utility rates.
- Atera Phase 2 has the lower monthly charge, at RM 0.32 psf (incl. sinking fund).
- Atera Phase 2 goes larger, up to 1,420 sq ft.
- Amara is the smaller community, at 412 units.
What finished homes in Ara Damansara sold for.
Both asking ranges on one scale with the median of recorded resale high-rise sales around them. A new launch and a completed resale home are different products.
AmaraDeveloper asking price, new launch
Atera Phase 2Developer asking price, new launch
Completed schemes in Ara DamansaraResale median · 101 transactions in 10 schemes · Jan 2024 – May 2026
Resale figures are medians of recorded sales of completed high-rise homes; they are not valuations of either project. Medians only. The two projects sit in different resale localities; the first one on record is shown.
Resale = NAPIC open transaction data (Data Transaksi Terbuka): recorded transactions of completed homes, medians only. Asking = developer price lists on record.
Project data updated 2026-06-11Transactions checked 4 Oct 2026
Point by point.
If budget decides it, Amara is the cheaper way in, listed from RM 574,200; Atera Phase 2 begins RM 117,200 higher, about 17% more.
The upper end of the range belongs to Amara, at RM 1,073,500.
Atera Phase 2 goes larger, up to 1,420 sq ft, while Amara covers 655 to 1,272 sq ft.
Only Atera Phase 2 states a price per sq ft (From RM 843); Amara does not, so no per-sq-ft comparison is made.
On title, Amara is freehold; Atera Phase 2 is leasehold.
On timing, Amara is new launch, with completion expected in 2028 and Atera Phase 2 is under construction, with completion expected in 2028.
Bedrooms run 2 to 3 at Amara and 2 to 4 at Atera Phase 2.
Unit count: 412 at Amara, 793 at Atera Phase 2.
Monthly charges: Amara RM0.38 psf (RM0.35 psf + 10% sinking fund); Atera Phase 2 RM 0.32 psf (incl. sinking fund).
Car parks: Atera Phase 2 lists 1-2 per unit; Amara does not state a figure, so ask for the allocation of the exact unit.
Which suits whom
- Buyers who want the lower entry priceAmara
- Families who need more floor areaAtera Phase 2
- Singles or couples after a compact unitAmara
- Buyers who only consider freeholdAmara
- Households that need 4 bedroomsAtera Phase 2
- Buyers who prefer fewer neighboursAmara
- Buyers watching the monthly chargeAtera Phase 2
What to check before choosing
- Ask how far construction has gone at Amara and Atera Phase 2, and how that compares with the expected completion.
- Lease term: Atera Phase 2 is leasehold, so confirm how many years remain on the title.
- Car parks: confirm the number and location of bays for the exact unit, in writing.
- Work out the monthly maintenance for your actual unit size; a small gap per sq ft adds up on a larger layout.
- Price list: list prices change with each release, so ask for the current list and the price of the specific unit.
- Foreign buyers: a purchase in KL needs consent from the land authority, so allow time for it in your plan.
Which one I would point you to.
On holding cost, Atera Phase 2 is the lighter one at RM 0.32 psf (incl. sinking fund) against RM0.38 psf (RM0.35 psf + 10% sinking fund); on a 1,000 sq ft unit that difference runs to a few hundred ringgit a month, every month. Amara is the quieter building at 412 units against 793, which shows up in lift waits and how busy the facilities feel. Amara has the lower entry price at RM 574,200, though the layout you end up choosing matters more than the headline figure. Amara is freehold, so there is no lease to renew. Either way, ask for the current price list and walk both before you decide — I can arrange that.
Questions, answered from the record.
How far apart are the starting prices of Amara and Atera Phase 2?
Amara is listed from RM 574,200 and Atera Phase 2 from RM 691,400, a difference of RM 117,200 or about 17%. Price lists change with each release.
Which one has the larger units?
Amara: 655 to 1,272 sq ft. Atera Phase 2: 775 to 1,420 sq ft.
What are the tenure and completion of each?
Amara: freehold, new launch, with completion expected in 2028. Atera Phase 2: leasehold, under construction, with completion expected in 2028.
What costs come on top of the price?
Stamp duty on the transfer, and if you take a loan, stamp duty on the loan agreement at 0.5% of your loan. Legal fees are separate. Foreign buyers in KL also need consent from the land authority.
Data last updated: 2026-06-11. Station distances are straight-line; prices are developer list prices and change with each release.
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