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Hi property pros, I am considering to purchase a new landed home between Gamuda Gardens (Valeria) and Elmina East (Ilham 3). I really need some opinion on which to get. My budget is RM1mil, my work location is Tropicana, PJ. I currently stay in Sungai Buloh.

- Gamuda is leasehold strata, while Elmina is freehold strata
- Gamuda is next to NKVE exit, while Elmina East is right next to GCE exit
- Gamuda is around RM1.02mil, while Elmina Ilham 3 is RM940k
- Gamuda Valeria is more spacious at 2353 sf while Elmina Ilham 3 is 1964 sf
- I am a family of 4 (husband, wife, baby boy and a domestic helper)
- I work in Tropicana PJ while my partner works as a salesperson travelling the whole KV region frequently on a daily basis (but he mostly travels in the northern KV area, such as PJ, Kepong, Sg Buloh)

Those with experience, please share your views and what else should I be considering when purchasing a strata property other than monthly maintenance fee and renovation restrictions.

Thanks a lot.

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Apart from its a freehold property (easy to sell in the future if yoi want to upgrade) Elmina is a better bet. It has so many exits and escape routes. Gutherie Hiway, Dash, NKVE and you can even use internal routes to Sungai Buluh road, Jalan Subang Airport. Moreover its a low density area plus it has all the fast food restaurants and coffee shops. If you like jogging and brisk walking it offers few jogging tracks to chose from.
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@mazyah_together Thanks for your opinion! I actually went ahead to book Elmina Ilham 3 a few weeks back. And your points were my thoughts exactly after much contemplation. Thank you!