Surian Tropika Homes, Bandar Sungai Long

Surian Tropika Homes is a terrace house development within a guarded community sited in Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang. The residential is sited adjacent to SILK Highway and neighbors Taman Rakan and Bukit Suria.
Surian Tropika Homes comprises 44 units of 3-storey terrace house spreading over 2.8 acres of freehold land. The terrace house has built-up area of 3,251 sf and land lot size of 22’ x 72’. It consists of 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. The house has a centre courtyard with sky lighting feature.
Each house at Surian Tropika Homes is complete with auto gate and solar heater system. It uses clay bricks for wall partition which benefits heat and sound insulation. Every floor boasts 11-ft height that makes all areas airy. The house comes with an air-well to allow natural lighting and increase ventilation.
The development is integrated with 3-phase electricity power supply and underground cabling for telephone and wiring. Surian Tropika Homes also features 40-ft wide road with all covered drainage.
The terrace houses here were launched from RM680,000 up to RM886,950. Early birds were given discount up to RM50,000. Surian Tropika Homes is the maiden development of Pan Majestic Development with a gross development value of RM35 million. This development is estimated to complete by August 2012.
Surian Tropika Homes is accessible via SILK Highway, Cheras-Kajang Highway, Damansara-Puchong Highway, Besraya Highway and North-South PLUS Highway. It is approximately 30 minutes to the city centre.
There is a vast array of amenities surrounding Surian Tropika Homes. SK Taman Rakan is just besides the enclave. In addition, Surian Tropika Homes is within close proximity (about 5 minutes drive) to Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Sungai Long. Bandar Sg Long Commercial Centre is about 5 minutes drive from the enclave that hosts aplenty offices, restaurants, salons, and even a wet market. Plus, it is close to Masjid As Shabus.

Property Details

• Name: Surian Tropika Homes
• Address: Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang, Selangor
• Developer: Pan Majestic Development
• Completion Date: August 2012 (estimate)
• Type: Terrace
• Tenure: Freehold
• No. of Storey: 3
• No. of Units: 44
• No. of Bedrooms: 6
• No. of Bathrooms: 6
• Land Area: 22′ × 72′
• Built-up: 3,251 sf
• Launch Price: RM680,000-RM886,950

Facilities

• 24-hour security
• 3-phase cable wiring
• Underground cabling
• 40-ft wide road with covered drainage

Analysis

The launch price of Surian Tropika Homes by the developer is reasonable and quite cheap for a low density 3-storey terrace within a guarded community. Compared to other terraces in the market, this terrace house sits on larger land size and features better modern design. A standard 2-storey terrace house in Bandar Sungai Long are tagged at about RM450,000 and onwards in sub-sale market. However, the developer is untested as Surian Tropika Homes is the first development by the developer. The company, Pan Majestic Development was formed in late 2009.

For more information, please call Louise Lau 017-2480555/ Rex Lee 017-6122216. or email property_louise@hotmail.com

Twin Palms, Bandar Sungai Long

Twin Palms (also known as Twin Palms @ Sungai Long) is a modern housing estate within a gated and guarded community nestled on the hillside of Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang.
Twin Palms comprises terraces, semi-detached homes and bungalows which sprawled over a 126-acre freehold land. The development has an estimated gross development value (GDV) of over RM800 million. It is developed by the upmarket and renowned Singapore-originated developer, Lum Chang Group.
There are a total of 9 phases within the housing estate, namely Maya, Sierra, Aria @ Areca, Areca, Palmyra, Latania, Naria, Indica, Tsara and Westiara. Palmyra is the only terraces development in the vicinity. Aria @ Areca, Areca, Maya, Sierra and Latania are semi-detached home developments, while the remaining Naria, Indica, Tsara and Westiara are all bungalow developments and located on the higher ground of Twin Palms.
Each home at Twin Palms is equipped with high powered 3-phase wiring, ready VoIP, and telephone and broadband services. The estate is complete with 24-hour security with CCTV monitoring and alarm system. Plus, access to the estate is controlled by access card.
Twin Palms boasts a 232-meter long linear park and 4 man-made ponds. Moreover, there is a residents-only clubhouse in the estate, named Orinoco Clubhouse. Not only that, there is the Observation Deck located on the highest point of the estate that commands scenic view of the neighborhood and surrounding area of Bandar Sungai Long.
Twin Palms is fully equipped with recreational and sports facilities including an infinity pool, wading and children’s pool, gymnasium, sauna, activity hall with badminton, table tennis and basketball courts, a multipurpose hall, children’s playroom, convenience kiosk, poolside café and BBQ place.

Property Details

• Name: Twin Palms (also known as Twin Palms @ Sungai Long)
• Address: Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang, Selangor
• Developer: Fabulous Range (a subsidiary of Lum Chang Group)
• Completion Date: From October 2010 onwards
• Type: Superlink, Semi-Detached Villa & Bungalow
• Tenure: Freehold
• No. of Units: 600
  • Superlink: 66
  • Semi-Detached Villa: 308
  • Bungalow: 229
• Land Area: 126 acres
• Built-up: From 3,223 sf
• Launch Price
  • Palmyra: RM565,000 - RM968,000
  • Areca: RM909,000 -RM1,192,000
• Subsale Price: From RM660,000

Facilities

• 24-hour security
• Orinoco Clubhouse
  • Infinity pool
  • Wading and children’s pool
  • Gymnasium
  • Sauna
  • Activity hall with badminton, table tennis and basketball courts
  • Multipurpose hall
  • Children’s playroom
  • Convenience kiosk
  • Poolside cafe
  • BBQ place
• Observation Deck

Analysis

The first development in the Twin Palms enclave is Palmyra, a 2-storey super-link home on a 26′ × 80′ plot with built-up area from 2,827 sf to 3,423 sf. It comes with an indoor courtyard, dry and wet kitchen, and a maid’s room. It was launched from RM565,000 onwards.
Aria @ Areca is a 2-storey and 2.5-storey semi-detached homes development with a total of 38 units. Each house comes with 4+1 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. It has built-up sizes of 3,223 sf and 3,309 sf respectively and sited on a land area of 40′ × 80′. Aria @ Areca was launched in October 2007 and completed in October 2010.
Meanwhile, Areca is a 3-generation concept 3-storey semi-detached homes development. It is the 2nd development in the Twin Palms enclave. There are 2 types available – Type A and B. Type A boasts built-up sizes from 3,642 sf to 4,387 sf on a land size of 40’/55’ x 80’. Meanwhile, Type B is more suitable for larger family as it consist of built-up sizes ranging from 3,907 sf to 4,669 sf with land sizes of 40’/56’ x 80’. The unit comes with 6+1 bedrooms and an internal courtyard. A few corner units feature double volume ceiling and an outdoor shower. Areca owners are also awarded free membership for Orinoco Clubhouse.

For more information, please call Louise Lau 017-2480555/ Rex Lee 017-6122216. or email property_louise@hotmail.com

Kinrara Residence, Bandar Kinrara

Kinrara Residence is a mixed residential development nestled in the fast growing Puchong vicinity, right next to the breathtaking and pristine Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve.
Sprawling over 125.8-acres of leasehold land Kinrara Residence consists of super links (terraces), semi-detached and bungalows. Adding to that, it is also furnished with a 2-acre linear park with jogging paths, bicycle trails, garden furniture and children’s playground.
This modern residential enclave is well-equipped with a clubhouse that house condominium-like facilities including swimming pool, wading pool, changing rooms, gymnasium and a community centre.
The latest addition to Kinrara Residence is Palmiera that consists of 2 and 3-storey semi-detached homes. The 2-storey semi-detached has built-up size of 3,138 sf with land size of 40′ × 80′ and 4+1 rooms. Meanwhile, the 3-storey unit has land area of 40′ × 80′ with built-up size of 4,118 sf and 4+1 bedrooms.
Among the distinctive features of Kinrara Residence are solar-powered water heater, rain water harvesting system, centralized water filter system, and shower screen for the master bedroom en-suite bathroom. Also, the 3-storey unit comes with a Jacuzzi on roof deck and double volume ceiling at living area.
In terms of accessibility, Kinrara Residence can be accessible via Jalan Kinrara 6 and Persiaran Puncak Jalil. It is mere minutes away to the accesses to Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP), New Pantai Expressway (NPE), North Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS), and Puchong-Sungai Besi Highway.

Property Details

• Name: Kinrara Residence
• Address: Bandar Kinrara, Puchong, Selangor
• Developer: Mah Sing Group
• Completion Date: End 2013
• Type: Mixed (Terrace, Semi-D & Bungalow)
• Tenure: Leasehold
• No. of Storey
  • Terrace: 2, 2½ & 3
  • Semi-Detached: 2, 2½ & 3
  • Bungalow: 3
• No. of Bedrooms:
  • Terrace: 4 & 5+1
  • Semi-Detached: 4+1
• No. of Bathrooms
  • Terrace: 3 & 6
  • Semi-Detached: 5
• Land Area
  • Terrace: 22′ × 75′
  • Semi-Detached: 40′ × 80′
• Built-up
  • Terrace: 2,488 sf
  • Semi-Detached: 3,138 & 4,118 sf
• Launch Price
  • Terrace
    • 2-Storey: From RM600,000
    • 2½-Storey: From RM800,000
  • Semi-Detached: From RM960,000
  • Bungalow: From RM1.5 million

Facilities

• Clubhouse
  • Swimming pool
  • Wading pool
  • Gymnasium
  • Lounge area
  • Cafe
  • Convenience store
  • Multi-purpose hall
  • BBQ area
• 2-acre linear park
  • Jogging paths
  • Bicycle trails
  • Garden furniture

Analysis

The price tags of Kinrara Residence is sky high compared to its surrounding area. Even with its gated and guarded feature, modern architecture and Mah Sing brand, a double-storey located in this area is not supposed to be priced that high.
There have been a bunch of owners raised their voices as being disappointed upon their houses in Kinrara Residence. They were disappointed in the low quality interior provided by the developer on certain areas such as its floor finishing, as it uses cheap parquet strip flooring and cheap bronze color anodized window frame to name a few.

For more information, please call Louise Lau 017-2480555/ Rex Lee 017-6122216. or email property_louise@hotmail.com

Tiara Faber, Taman Desa

Tiara Faber is a low density condominium located in Taman Desa developed by Faber Group. The condominium stands among large concentration of middle-upper class condominiums developed by the same group.

Besides Taman Desa, Faber Group is also responsible for developing a number of residency including Taman OUG, Kuala Lumpur; Taman Grandview, Sandakan; Taman Sri Desa, Ipoh; and Minden Height and Changkat Minden, Pulau Pinang.

Tiara Faber is accessible via KL-Seremban Highway via Faber Interchange and motorists have several highway accesses including Federal Highway, KESAS Highway, KL-Seremban Expressway, New Pantai Expressway (NPE) and Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong LDP to go to a lot of destinations. You can get to Kuala Lumpur city centre within 10 minutes of driving.

There are numerous amenities within the neighborhood including schools, super market and others such as SMK Taman Desa and Taman Desa Medical Centre. You can find numerous of business centers nearby including Danau Business Centre, Plaza Danau 2 and the Faber Complex.

Property Details

• Name: Tiara Faber
• Address: Jalan Desa Utama, Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur
• Developer: Faber Union Development (a subsidiary of Faber Group)
• Completion Date: 2000
• Type: Condominium
• Tenure: Freehold
• No. of Blocks: 4
• No. of Units: 320
• Built-up: 1,244 sf
• Maintenance Fee: RM250
• Launch Price: RM250,000
• Subsale Price: RM300,000
• Rental: RM1,300

Facilities

• Barbeque area
• Cafeteria
• Covered parking (1 spot each unit)
• Gymnasium
• Jogging track
• Mini market
• Nursery
• Children’s playground
• Salon
• Sauna
• Squash court
• Swimming pool
• Tennis court
• 24-hour security
• Function room
• Reading room
• Launderette

Analysis

Tiara Faber is mostly occupied by young executives and young families who are working around Petaling Jaya, as well as Kuala Lumpur. There are numerous facilities and amenities in this Taman Desa neighborhood, including restaurants and cyber cafes. Still, there is also greenery in the area which is quite rare in matured suburban Kuala Lumpur neighborhood.
All units at Tiara Faber comes with only one covered parking that is insufficient for modern day living. As most of the residents are young executives and young families, most of them owns their own car whereby most of them parks theirs outside of the compound on the roadside. This illegal parking problem creates traffic congestion and unpleasant view for the residents. If you have more than one car, perhaps you can ask for parking spot rentals or join the bandwagon of other residents parking cars on the roadside. Beware, there is traffic police summons illegal parking cars occasionally.
For units that facing KLCC, they may experience unpleasant noise from the traffic. But living in Taman Desa, one can find peaceful surrounding that most areas in Kuala Lumpur cannot offer. With lush greenery and low density residency, one can have a peaceful living raising kids and growing old here.
Over the years, the price of Tiara Faber does not appreciated much even since its completion back then. Same as its rental which only sees net yield from 5% to 7% per year. Most people associated the problem due to the TNB high tension nearby which also results the same capital appreciation problem for Ampang 971. Overall, investing in Tiara Faber is a secure investment as the place is fully occupied and well demanded.
Hopefully, the management security improved over the years. Last few years back to 2009, there were close to 25 cases of break-in in a few months’ time. The best part was outsiders are hard to get into the compound but how burglars managed to! Another disadvantage is the noise pollution from the school as there are frequents meetings, PTA, sports day etc.

For more information, please call Louise Lau 017-2480555/ Rex Lee 017-6122216. or email property_louise@hotmail.com

Mas Kiara Residences, TTDI

Mas Kiara Residences in TTDI is a condominium located on 3.35-acre freehold Malay Reserve Land at the corner of Jalan Datuk Sulaiman and off the Penchala Link. It is within an affluent major township in Kuala Lumpur between the well respectable neighborhood of Bandar Utama, Damansara Utama, and Mutiara Damansara.
Mas Kiara Residences consists of two blocks of 16-storey condominium building with 242 units of 3-bedroom 2-bathroom standard units designed with spacious built-up area of 1,281 up to 1,539 square feet, covered car parks and lifts for its residence. Apart from that, it also has 4 units of Penthouse Suites with built-up area from 3,000 to more than 5,000 square feet.
Mas Kiara Residences is strategically located and easily accessible through highways like the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), Jalan Damansara, Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP), Penchala Link and Sprint Expressway, thus enabling the area to have quick access link to the Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Damansara and also Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
In addition, Mas Kiara Residences also provides convenient access to public amenities and township facilities such as public transport provided by RapidKL bus services, within driving distance to One Utama Shopping Centre, schools and colleges such as Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Tun Dr Ismail (1) and Mantissa College and Taman Rekreasi Lembah Kiara which provides jogging and recreational facilities, natural trails and fresh air especially for avid jungle trekkers and mountain bikers.
As for avid golfers, there is the 36-hole Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC), 27-hole Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam (KGPA) and Bukit Kiara Golf & Equestrian Country Club Resort located just near Mas Kiara Residences. Besides that, it is also within distance to Royal Selangor Club Kiara Sport Annexe which is adjacent to KLGCC.

Property Details

• Name: Mas Kiara Residences
• Address: Taman Tun Dr Ismail 60000, Kuala Lumpur
• Developer: Intan Permata Properties (Previously developed by Pinggiran Kiara)
• Completion Date: June 2010
• Type: Condominium
• Tenure: Freehold
• No. of Blocks: 2
• No. of Storey: 16
• No. of Units
  • Standard: 242
  • Penthouse: 4
• No. of Bedrooms: 3
• No. of Bathrooms: 2
• Built-up
  • Standard: From 1,281 sf – 1,539 sf
  • Penthouse: From 3,000 sf – 5,000 sf
• Launch Price
  • Standard: From RM345,000 onwards
  • Penthouse: From RM2,300,000 and above

Facilities

• 24-hour security
• Barbecue area
• Gymnasium
• Covered parking
• Swimming pool
• Tennis Court
• Playground

Analysis

Mas Kiara Residences was previously an abandoned project in TTDI. Fortunately, it is one of the projects located in an area with major development for the past few years, hence it was revived and re-developed by Intan Permata Properties recently.
When it comes to comfort and convenience, Mas Kiara Residences is one of those places where you can call it home due to its high-end address in Taman Tun Dr Ismail.
Mas Kiara Residences is designed with numerous facilities within its vicinity. Within this area also you can find established schools for your children, major shopping centres such as IKANO Power Centre, recreational parks and many more, with easy accessibility from the numerous highways leading to the area.

Koi Kinrara, Bandar Puchong Jaya

Koi Kinara is a serviced apartment located on the Kinara side of Bandar Puchong Jaya. It is a large development located on freehold land, comprising of 1000 units, all of which are competitively price. The developer is Lingkaran Naga.

There are 4 towers at Koi Kinara as part of this development, however only 2 of these phases are currently available for sale. 1 tower has already been completed, and comes in 3 different type of built-up sizes – 908, 1,056, and 1,405 sf. The starting launch price was RM147,000.

The smallest type of unit (Type C – 908 sf) has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. As you can imagine, the kitchen and yard is small, and opens out into the dining area. Type B (1,056 sf) has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a longer yard but a kitchen size similar to Type C. The largest is Type A at 1,405 sf and has larger spaces, and a powder room. There are no balconies, however there are numerous windows to make the units seem roomy and spacious. There are 240 of these units available.

In the next phase of Koi Kinara, there are 500 units available. They are 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom and have a built-up size of 1,063 sf to 3,164 sf. The deluxe penthouse (3,164 sf) has a private roof top garden. There are 20 floors, with 12 units per floor. The layouts are pretty much the same, except there is only a minor difference in the location of the rooms. The prices range from RM250,500 to RM793,500. This tower is expected to be completed in 2012.

Facilities at Koi Kinara include cafeteria, restaurants, retail outlets, mini-market, laundry, mini-reading room, squash courts, gym, sauna, swimming pool, wading pool, business centre, function room, children’s playground, a koi pond, and a BBQ area. There is also 24-hour gated and guarded security here.

Location wise, Koi Kinara is easily accessible to the LDP, KESAS, Elite, and NPE highways. As it is located in the heart of Puchong, it is close to a number of facilities such as Taylors College, Binary University College, Sunway Medical Centre, Colombia Hospital, Tesco, Giant, IOI Mall, Jaya Jusco, Sunway Pyramid, Kinara Golf Club, and Bukit Jalil Golf Club.

Property Details

• Name: Koi Kinara
• Address: Jalan Merbuk, Bandar Puchong Jaya
• Developer: Lingkaran Naga
• Completion Date: 2012 (all phases)
• Type: Serviced Apartment
• Tenure: Freehold
• No. of Blocks: 4
• No. of Units: 1,000
• Built-up
  • Phase 1: 908 sf – 1,405 sf
  • Phase 2: 1,063 sf to 3,164 sf
• Maintenance Fee: RM0.15 psf
• Launch Price
  • Phase 1: From RM147,000
  • Phase 2: From RM250,500

Facilities

• 24-hour security
• Cafeteria & restaurants
• Retail shop
• Mini market services
• Laundry
• Mini reading room
• Squash court
• Gymnasium room
• Sauna room
• Infinity room
• Wading pool
• Business centre
• Function room
• Children’s playground
• BBQ pit

Analysis
Koi Kinara in Bandar Puchong Jaya are competitively priced for serviced apartments. In addition, it is jam packed with facilities and is also located nearby Puchong’s township amenities such as universities, shopping malls, and more. The maintenance fees at RM0.15 psf are also reasonable.
On the other hand, there are 1,000 units which makes this a high density complex. In addition, car park space is a potential issue as only those staying in the higher levels have a covered car park, while those staying in the lower levels only have an open car park space (i.e non-covered).
Another negative of Koi Kinara is that there is talk that a local school nearby may turn into a cemetery, and that some report that it is also near sewerage tanks which could account for the highly competitive price tags for these units.


for more information, please call louise lau 017-2480555/ rex lee 017-6122216. or email property_louise@hotmail.com

The Sanderson, Seri Kembangan

The Sanderson in Taman Bukit Serdang is set to be a beautiful estate, as it is both green and low density. Inspired by the landscapes that surround the development, Newfields Property’s new exclusive private enclave will comprise of low and high-rise condominiums on 8 acres of prime, freehold land.
Inspired by the lush landscapes surrounding the development, Newfields Property will be launching an exclusive, private enclave called The Sanderson. This comprises low and high-rise condominiums on eight acres of prime, freehold land.
The Sanderson will have only 376 homes to combine what Newfields Property claims is “Green Living” and “Modern Rustic Luxury”. Certainly, residents can enjoy sitting back at enjoying the view from their balcony to the overlooking tree tops.
As The Sanderson is located on elevated land and has 2-acres of land especially kept for the Landscaped Linear Park, it is perfect for kids to run around or families and their friends to spend quality time together in the great outdoors.
In addition to this 2-acre green lung, this project has kept environmental friendliness in mind in other areas. This includes reducing the impact to the environment as there are environmentally friendly water features. These features include providing recycling binds and harvesting rainwater so that it can be used to maintain the landscaping.
For those who are wondering about privacy, as there are only 376 homes across 8 acres of land, it technically means that there are 47 homes per acre. There are several blocks as part of The Sanderson.
Block A, dubbed Sanderson Homes, consists of 134 units, and has a built-up size of between 1,480 – 1,550 sf. Two of these units are penthouse units with their own private sky garden, with built-up areas of 3,370 sf. It is a 19-storey block, with 8 units per floor and is serviced by 3 lifts. It has been designed with families in mind as the layout configuration is 3+1 rooms, plus 3 bathrooms. It comes with 2 covered car parks.
Block B, known as the Sanderson Suites, are smaller and only have 112 units. These units are about 900sqf so they are great for young couples or working singles. It is a 16-storey block serviced by 2 lifts. There are 8 units per floor. The suites have 3 rooms and 2 bathrooms. It also has 2 covered car parks.
Both Block A and B have views of either KLCC or the Garden view. They also have easy and direct access to the clubhouse facilities via the 3rd level podium floor.
For those who want more privacy and exclusivity, Block C called the Sanderson Villas is 130 units on elevated land. There are only 10 units per block, which is 5-storey tall. There is 1 lift servicing 2 units per floor. The ground units have a private gated garden that lead directly to the 2-acre Linear Park.
The typical layout at Block C is 3+1 room and 3 bathrooms which are about 1,400 sf. The top floor penthouse has a private roof deck terrace, and is 1,600 sf. These villas face a north-south direction, and they have 3 car parks at the ground floor.
Facilities at The Sanderson include 24-hour security with smart access card system for the car park, lift lobby, and individual blocks. Other facilities include the clubhouse which includes a gym, yoga area, cafe, mini market, laundry services, and children’s nursery.
There is also a swimming and wading pool, BBQ area, jogging and bicycle tracks, viewing deck, reflexology path, and a rooftop/sky gardens for residents and their guests to enjoy.

Property Details

• Name: The Sanderson
• Address: Taman Bukit Serdang, Seri Kembangan, Selangor
• Developer: Newfields Property
• Completion Date: September 2013 (estimate)
• Type: Condominium
• Tenure: Freehold
• Land Area: 8 acres
• No. of Units: 376
• Built-up: 900 – 3,370 sf
• Launch Price: From RM260,000 (estimate)

Facilities

• Modern clubhouse design
• Fully equipped gym & Yoga aea (overlooking Central Park)
• Cafe
• Mini market
• Laundromat
• 2 acres of lush linear landscaping (Central Park)
• BBQ area
• Jogging track
• Bicycle track
• Viewing deck
• Wading pool
• Swimming pool
• Reflexology pathway
• Rooftop / Sky gardens
• Surau
• Games room
• Changing rooms
• Lounge area
• Children’s nursery
• Children’s playground
• Management office
• Multi-function hall
• Broadband services
• Security
• 24-hour security surveillance
• CCTV
• Smart access card system for individual blocks
• Secured lift lobby at every car park (access only via access card)

Analysis

With a catchy name like The Sanderson, it comes as no surprise that this complex is an exclusive, low density enclave. As it features many green features like the 2-acre park and recycled water to maintain the landscaping, this is perfect for those who would like to live in a beautiful and modern building in harmony with nature.
As the units generally have 3 bedrooms, this is perfect for bringing up a family. There is more than enough space for the kids to play around in or their parents and friends to have a picnic in the garden without having to worry about safety as it is a gated and guarded community with a multi-tiered security system.
The Sanderson is literally jam packed with amenities such as a cool and modern rooftop garden (or an exclusive one for those buying the penthouses) which is great for entertaining. Alternatively, you could just stay indoors and admire the beautiful view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline or the gardens.
As The Sanderson is close to several township amenities such as schools, shopping malls (eg Giant), and is very close by to the Technology Park Malaysia, this does seem like a good and affordable buy.
The only drawbacks is accessibility, although it may be improved in the future. Only time will tell whether the completed product as is impressive as what it looks like on paper. The Sanderson is currently open for registration.

for more information, please call louise lau 017-2480555/ rex lee 017-6122216. or email property_louise@hotmail.com

 

Centrio, Pantai

Centrio is a low-rise mixed commercial development located at Pantai Hill Park in Bukit Kerinchi, Kuala Lumpur. This commercial centre neighbours Panorama and Bangsar South. It has a gross development value (GDV) of RM980 million. The project was launched in December 2006 and completed in early 2010. It is developed by YTL Land & Development.
The SOHO is designed with double volume ceiling height. Several units even come with private garden, courtyard and sun deck. Besides that, each unit comes with a car park bay. Meanwhile, its so-called boutique-garden-office is an individual office suite with pantry and restroom. The duplex layout is designed with a double volume ceiling. Not only that, each unit enjoys garden view from the floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Its lush modern landscaped is nicely done by the renowned landscape architect, SekSan that reflects the urban architecture design.
Location-wise, one cannot go wrong with Centrio as it is strategically located about 1.5 km to Mid Valley City, 2 km to Bangsar and 7 km to KLCC. Besides that, it is just mere minutes of walking away from Bangsar South, the upcoming and rising integrated MSC-status township. Several amenities can be found within minutes of driving away including University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), Universiti Malaya, Pantai Hospital, The Gardens, and KL Sentral.

Property Details

• Name: Centrio
• Address: Pantai Hill Park, Bukit Kerinchi, Kuala Lumpur
• Developer: Syarikat Kemajuan Perumahan Negara (a subsidiary of YTL Land & Development)
• Completion Date: March 2010
• Type: SOHO Suite, Office Suite & Retail Store
• Tenure: Leasehold
• No. of Blocks: 3
• No. of Storey: 7
• No. of Units
  • SOHO Suite: 238
  • Office Suite: 45
  • Retail Store: 21
• Land Area: 90 acres
• Built-up: 623 – 2,344 sf
• Launch Price
  • 1st Block: From RM280 psf
  • 2nd Block: From RM320 psf
  • 3rd Block: From RM360 psf
• Subsale Price: RM630 psf

Layouts

• Soho 1: 812 sf
• Soho 2.5: 927 sf
• Soho 3: 812 sf
• Soho 4: 752 sf
• Soho 5: 883 sf
• Soho 8: 1,361 sf

Facilities

• 50-meter lap pool
• Gymnasium
• Yoga studio
• Business centre
• Meeting room
• Yoga studio

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Analysis

Yet again, Centrio is another successful development by the reputable developer YTL, which has won four awards at CNBC Asia Pacific Property Awards 2009 for ‘Best Mixed Development’ and ‘The Architecture Award’ under the Commercial category; and ‘Best Architecture’ and ‘Best Property Marketing’ in the Residential category. The demand for Centrio is really good right from the launch, where 75% were sold in just 3 days after the official launch date.
The only drawback of Centrio is its location – being close to low-cost residential. However, with numerous new developments going-on in the vicinity, Bukit Kerinchi has the potential to become a trendy and sought-after address.

for more information, please call louise lau 017-2480555/ rex lee 017-6122216. or email property_louise@hotmail.com
 

Valencia, Sungai Buloh

Valencia is a gated community of semi-detached houses that was built on a former golf course in Sungai Buloh, and spreads over a 280 acre land. It is a project developed by Valencia Development.
Valencia has around 900 houses of different varieties: townhouses, semi-detached houses, bungalow lands, garden terraces, town villas and soho residents. These houses are broken up into 4 sections or precincts respectively called North Golf Precinct, South Golf Precinct, Hill Court Precinct and Garden Precinct.
Residents of Valencia enjoy state of the art security systems along with personalized entrance smart tags, as it is a gated community. Residents hardly need to leave the compound because it offers a vast array of different facilities and amenities like a private 9-hole golf course just for residents, a business center, tennis and squash courts, swimming and wading pools, a nursery and playground for children, a barbeque area, a club house, a gymnasium and sauna, and a jogging track. Residents will also enjoy their own covered parking spaces.
Considered a little on the higher end of the market, Valencia offers its residents a prestigious address while being in close proximity to the city. It is accessible via the Sungai Buloh exit on the North Klang Valley Expressway or NKVE, and also through the Penchala exit on the Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP). From its location, shopping malls around the Mutiara Damansara area is only 10-15 minutes away, like The Curve, Ikano Power Center and Ikea. From there it is also a short drive to 1-Utama shopping center in Bandar Utama.

Property Details

• Name: Valencia
• Address: Sungai Buloh, Selangor
• Developer: Valencia Development
• Type: Townhouse, Semi-D, Bungalow, Garden Terrace, Town Villa, Soho
• Tenure: Leasehold
• Built-up: 3,109 – 6500 sf
• Subsale Price: RM800,000 – RM4.5 mil
• Rental: RM7000 – RM19,000 depending on type of house

Layouts

• Semi-D: 3+1 or 4+1 bed with 4 bathrooms
• Bungalow: 5 bed with 5 bathrooms
• Terrace: 4 bed with 4 bathrooms

Facilities

• State of the art security system
• Personalized smart tag entrance
• Business Center
• Barbecue area
• Club house
• Cafeteria
• Gymnasium
• Jogging track
• Mini market
• Swimming and wading pools
• Nursery
• Playground
• Sauna
• Squash Court
• Tennis Court
• Covered parking spaces
• Private 9-hole golf course for residents

Analysis

Valencia is targeted towards the upper-middle income population, and offers an esteemed address, being in close proximity to the city while still maintaining exclusivity. Being a gated community, and spread out over such a big piece of land, Valencia is naturally a low-density residential area. That being said, it is close enough to the city if big crowds are what the residents are looking for. One must have an affinity to gated communities because some might feel claustrophobic being in an arguably enclosed space.
Security is very tight, so residents can engage in leisurely activities within the grounds safely. Golf enthusiasts will be happy to do their rounds in the private 9-hole course without worry of crowds, since it is only open to residents of Valencia. Having your own transportation is definitely necessary, as most essential points – like clinics, schools and shops – are anything from a 10 to 20 minute drive away.

for more information, please call louise lau 017-2480555/ rex lee 017-6122216. or email property_louise@hotmail.com

Setia Walk, Pusat Bandar Puchong

Setia Walk in Puchong is SP Setia’s first showcase project to mark the company’s entry into the commercial retail sector. It is positioned as a revolutionary and refreshing one-stop boutique lifestyle and retail centre to appeal to trend-conscious clientele.
This is a mixed development consisting of retail blocks, offices, an entertainment complex, and serviced apartments. In essence, this commercial precinct is a hybrid between a shopping mall and shop offices. At the time of launch, this idea was a novelty in the local market.
Setia Walk is spread across 20.8 acres of land in Pusat Bandar Puchong, and consists of several phases. Phase 1 is 85 blocks of 4, 6, and 7-storey shop offices. Altogether, there will be 170 retail units and 336 office units.
The units on the ground and 1st floors will operate as retail outlets, while offices will occupy the upper floors. These shop office blocks are carefully designed to either face the LDP or the internal waterways to provide prime frontage and high visibility for businesses.
The original launch price for the shop offices at Setia Walk are between RM2.5 million to RM8.9 million per block. It was projected that the rental of these shop offices were RM15 – RM16 psf, while the entertainment complex area would be RM8 psf. It is expected that savvy investors would earn annual rental yields of 10%.
There are 3 main zones in the commercial retail section of Setia Walk. These are the active zone, sanctuary zone, and escape zone. The active zone is children-centric, and is good for play zones, child development centres, and children-related products such as toys. The sanctuary zone is for fine dining, spa, and beauty centres. The escape zone is a more casual area, with alfresco dining, bistros, and cafes planned here.
The business hotel and entertainment complex at Setia Walk will be the anchors. The entertainment complex will have 300,000 sf that is lettable, and will include karaoke lounges (Superstar Karaoke), fitness centre (Celebrity Fitness), and a cinemaplex (TGV Cinemas).
Among some tenants which have started or going to start operation in Setia Walk as of March 2012 are Bee Cheng Hiang, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Sushi Tei, F Block Boutique, This & That, The Beer Factory, Muzeum Pub and Bistro, Brussels Beer Cafe, Roommates Bar, Ponytail Hair Salon, and many more.
Other tenants which will operate here are 17Saloon, Prudential Assurance, Affin Bank, F&B Kitchen Equipment, BMS Organics, Be LOHAS Cuisine, Bata, Starbucks, Tappers Cafe, Killineys Kopitiam, and many more.
The commercial precinct will also have 24 hour security, 2 level basement parking, pedestrian only walkways, elevators and escalators. Lush landscapes will link the activity areas, and soothing waterways will form the central spine of Setia Walk. These water features include a wading pool, water jets, fountains, water column, cascading waterfall, and sand dunes. Modern sculptures will also be present.
Set on higher ground, the serviced apartments at Setia Walk (Solace, Brio and Vio) are at the rear of the development and overlook the commercial area. There are 3, 27-storey blocks that consists of 759 apartment units. These units are priced from RM210,000. There are also 46 SOHO (small office home office) units here.
The condo layouts are 845, 1007, 1096 and 1396 sf. The smallest unit sizes are 1+1 rooms, while the largest unit design has 3 rooms. As a result, these units will suit residents of all kinds – whether it is a small family, young working professionals, or the ‘mobile’ generation who just need a place to crash as they stay out all the time. All units have car parking bays (between 1 – 3).
The latest and last addition to Setia Walk is Trigon Luxury Serviced Apartments @ Setia Walk. Trigon will have 28 storeys and selling prices are from RM600++ psf.
The main access route to Setia Walk is the LDP. Other than this, the site is set opposite the proposed Ampang Line LRT station ST07. As a result, this complex looks promising – for both investors and would-be residents and tenants of the commercial and residential areas.

Property Details

• Name: Setia Walk
• Address: Persiaran Wawasan, Pusat Bandar Puchong, Selangor
• Developer: SP Setia
• Completion Date: 2012 – 2014 (for the serviced apartments)
• Type: Mixed Commercial
• Tenure: Freehold
• No. of Storey
  • Shop-Office: 4, 6, and 7
  • Apartment: 27
• No. of Units
  • Shop-Office: 85
  • Serviced Apartment: 946
• Land Area: 20.9 acres
• Built-up
  • Serviced Apartment: 845 – 1,387 sf
  • SOHO: 1,500 sf
• Launch Price
  • Shop-Office: RM2,500,000 – RM8,900,000
  • Apartment: RM210,000 – RM1,455,384
  • Serviced Apartments: RM291,800 – RM1,020,000
  • SOHO: RM563,350 – RM967,860

Facilities

• Landscaping
• Water features
• Wading pool
• 4,300 car parking bays

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Analysis
Setia Walk is situated in Pusat Bandar Puchong, which is within a matured and established township with a population catchment over 250,000. Although Setia Walk is not really a novelty these days, considering other similar style developments such as Mid Valley-The Gardens area, Empire Subang, and so on, it is a new thing for the popular area of Puchong.
If you are keen to invest in Setia Walk, the commercial section would certainly be an excellent investment. The offices and retail outlet section of Setia Walk should find excellent tenants such as clinics or consultancy firms, instead of garages and other lower grades of tenants.
The condominium and serviced apartments suit all different types of clientele, ranging from singles to small families. It is convenient as people can walk to work, shop, or eat and drink without having to face the chaos of work.
When the proposed Puchong LRT link does arrive opposite the road of Setia Walk, the prices should definitely rise for both the residential and commercial components. As a result, this is a long-term investment that is set to grow.

for more information, or viewing please call louise 017-2480555 or rex lee 017-6122216.

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Vista Komanwel, Bukit Jalil

Vista Komanwel (also known as Vista Commonwealth) is a high density condominium nestled in Bukit Jalil. It was formerly known as Athletes Village as the condominium was used to accommodate foreign athletes for the Commonwealth Games in 1998.
Vista Komanwel is strategically located next to Sri Petaling LRT station and nearby plenty of amenities. The nearest shopping centre is Endah Parade, which is just mere minutes away and it houses Carrefour and other retail stores.
If you are a sport fan, Vista Komanwel will suit your lifestyle well as it is just within walking distance to Bukit Jalil National Sports Complex. Depending on your unit, you will enjoy lush greenery view of Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Club and Bukit Jalil Recreational Park, or panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur city centre.

Property Details

• Name: Vista Komanwel (also known as Vista Commonwealth)
• Address: Jalan Barat, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
• Completion Date: 1998
• Type: Condominium
• Tenure: Freehold
• No. of Blocks: 9
• No. of Storey: 18 and 30
• Built-up: From 1,244 sf
• Subsale Price: RM169 psf
• Rental: RM1.20 psf
• Maintenance Fee: RM200

Facilities

• Covered parking
• Nursery
• Swimming pool
• 24-hour security

Market Trends

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Analysis

Most of the residents at Vista Komanwel are future doctors studying in IMU, while others are newlyweds and young executives. You can get good rental income if you are able to find IMU’s foreigner students to rent your house, as they are quite plenty of them staying here.
Parking is an issue at Vista Komanwel. Rows of cars being parked outside of the condominium is a common sight every day. These cars are not only owned by the residents, but also people who commute to work from Sri Petaling LRT station.
Besides that, some owners claimed that their units have water leakage from the wall, in the bathroom and at the ceiling. Hence, if you heard an agent offering you a unit at bargain price, you should inspect the unit closely.
The price of Vista Komanwel has escalated nicely for the past few years despite of new residential developments in the area. It was tagged at RM180,000 in 2007, and currently it costs from RM210,000 to RM240,000.

for more information, please call rex lee 0176122216 or louise lau 017-2480555

Plaza Damas 3, Sri Hartamas

Plaza Damas 3, Sri Hartamas

Plaza Damas 3 is a freehold mixed development that consists of serviced residence and shop-office lots. Sited in front of its predecessor Plaza Damas and Hartamas Shopping Centre, it is another project by Mayland within its renowned Sri Hartamas territory.
With GDV of RM800 million, Plaza Damas 3 comprises 72 shop-office units and 1,452 service apartments that sprawl over 5.42 acres tract of land. The entire development consists of three 3-storey shop-offices (55 units) with a 5-storey service apartments block (595 units) on top of it; a 2-storey shop-office block (10 units); a 1-storey shop block; a 27-storey service apartment tower; a clubhouse and a 4-storey car park.
The service apartments at Plaza Damas 3 are to be built in phases. The first phase (a top of the 3-storey shop-offices blocks) includes Carlton, Chelsea and Cliveden, which come in six design options. There are studio, 1-bedroom and 1+1-bedroom units with built-up sizes ranging from 488 to 928 sf. Block A, B and C are built with 185, 230 and 180 units respectively. Each block is served by 3 lifts, and there is a 10,000 sf clubhouse with that houses its modern recreational facilities.
Meanwhile, the commercial lot at Plaza Damas 3 comprises of 1- to 3-storey blocks. It features wide frontage with built-up size of 26’ by 45’. It will be connected to Hartamas Shopping Centre with a pedestrian bridge. Nestled in Sri Hartamas, there are vast array of expressways that connect the area to most parts of Klang Valley. Plaza Damas 3 can be easily accessible from Sprint Highway, DUKE Highway, NKVE, and Jalan Duta.

Property Details

• Name: Plaza Damas 3
• Address: Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Kuala Lumpur
• Developer: Mayland
• Completion Date: March 2011
• Type: Shop-Office & Serviced Apartment
• Tenure: Freehold
• No. of Blocks: 6
• No. of Storey: 1 – 8
• No. of Units
  • Serviced Apartment: 1,452
  • Shop-Office: 72
• Land Area: 5.42 acres
• Built-up
  • Serviced Apartment: 488 – 928 sf
  • Shop-Office: 3,300 – 3,500 sf
• Launch Price
  • Serviced Apartment: From RM635 psf (RM310,100 – RM960,000)
  • Shop-Office: RM650 – RM700 psf
• Rental
  • Serviced Apartment: RM0.35 psf

Facilities

• 24-hour security
• Clubhouse
• Games room
• Spa/Steam room
• Sauna
• Jacuzzi
• 2 swimming pools
• Function room

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Even though Mayland have a pretty bad reputation, Plaza Damas 3 has attracted loads of buyers. Within mere months after it was launched, Carlton and Chelsea were already sold out, while there were still limited units available for Cliveden. However, we can still see Plaza Damas 3 advertisement in some newspapers from time to time.
The price tag for Plaza Damas 3 is indeed very hefty. Even though your investment starts from about RM400,000, its price range psf is similar to some properties in Bukit Ceylon and Mont Kiara – which are better located. Not only that, it is quite hard to gain from capital appreciation since there might be oversupply since Plaza Damas 3 will add about 1,500 small-sized serviced apartment units from the existing of 1,273 units from Waldorf Tower (600 units) and Windsor Tower (673 units).

Please Call Louise Lau 017-2480555 / Rex Lee 012-7289954 for more information and viewing arrangement.

 

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Ken Damansara II, Petaling Jaya

Ken Damansara II (also known as Ken Damansara 2) is another high rise condominium located along SS 2/71 at Damansara Intan together with its predecessor, Ken Damansara I, Casa Damansara 1, Casa Suites and Damansara Intan Business Park.
Ken Damansara II is the 2nd phase of the whole Ken Damansara development by Ken Holdings. It was completed in November 2006 and launched at around RM220 psf in July 2004. It features security system with CCTV cameras and access card that restricts residents to access to their unit floor only. Besides standard units of around 1,500 sf, there are 2 super penthouses and 4 penthouses that comprise 2,800 sf each.
This small portion of SS2 is well positioned with generous amenities within the enclave. There are Damansara Intan Business Park and Tropicana City Mall located within short walking distance from Ken Damansara II. Both centers comprise a number of restaurants and cafes inside the building. One can also purchase your groceries and household necessities from Carrefour located inside Tropicana City Mall.
For more eateries options, Damansara Uptown, Taman Tun Dr Ismail and SS2 will definitely feast your taste bud. These prime commercial areas are filled with banks, boutiques and other specialties shops.
Ken Damansara II is adjacent to Sprint Highway and well connected to other highways including NKVE, Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong and Penchala Link. Therefore, getting to most of prime destinations such as Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur city centre, Subang, Sunway and Bangsar is not a problem at all.

Property Details

• Name: Ken Damansara II (also known as Ken Damansara 2)
• Address: Jalan SS 2/72, SS2, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
• Developer: Ken Holdings
• Completion Date: November 2006
• Type: Condominium
• Tenure: Freehold
• No. of Blocks: 2
• No. of Storey: 19
• No. of Units: 271
• Built-up: 1,291 – 2,800 sf
• Launch Price: RM220 psf
• Subsale Price: RM288 psf
• Rental: RM1.60 psf

Layouts

• Type A: 3+1 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (1,565 sf)
• Type B: 3+1 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (1,439 sf)
• Type C: 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (1,291 sf)
• Penthouse: 2,800 sf

Facilities

• Half Olympic-size swimming pool
• Kindergarten
• Management office
• Children’s playground
• Jacuzzi
• Squash court
• Gymnasium
• Pool deck
• Meeting room

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Ken Holdings has established since 1980 under the name of Ken Grouting. The company was listed on the 2nd Board of Bursa Malaysia in 1996, and then promoted to the main board in 2003. It was ranked the 9th position in the Construction counter under the category Top Companies that gave the best returns by sector by The Edge Malaysia. It specializes in property development, engineering and construction fields.
Upon completion of Ken Damansara II, some claimed that they were disappointed with the finishing and workmanship delivered. Their complaints include cheap timber skirting used and bad workmanship on tiling.
Jalan SS 2/72 is the only access road to Ken Damansara II. This road is narrow and congested, as residents’ cars are parked on both sides of the road. The problem can be evidenced at night after working hours. Most residents claim that the situation occurs due to most units at Casa Damansara only come with a single car park, thus their additional car has to be parked outside on the roadside. Meanwhile, each unit at Ken Damansara II comes with 2 car parks for Type A and B, while Type C comes with a single car park.
Competition within the enclave along the road is stiff as Ken Damansara I, II, III, Casa Suites, Casa Damansara 1 and Casa Damansara 2, are all located next to each other. Most of them target similar market, which is young family with 1 or 2 kids. Unlike Casa Suites which targets yuppies and newlyweds. Thus, getting a tenant might be tough.
Besides competition, having these rows of condos and commercial hubs located side by side also create high density within the small enclave. Due to this, the roads surrounding the area are congested. Besides that, as Tropicana City developments will soon finish, it will definitely worsen the problem.
Comparing Ken Damansara II with its next door neighbors, it tops most of them. Ken Damansara II is more suitable for growing families. It possess better view than Casa Damansara 2 and Casa Suites, as the former faces SS2 neighborhood and the latter views are blocked by Tropicana City Mall and Damansara Intan Business Park respectively. Besides that, Ken Damansara II also tops Casa Suites as it holds freehold residential title, compared to the latter’s commercial title.
Investment wise, the location of Ken Damansara II makes it highly demanded. Its price has increased quite well for several years now and seems to move further soon. But, family might want to avoid Ken Damansara II and other residential along the road as this small enclave will be very congested, thus making it not quite suitable to grow kids.

 Please Call Louise Lau 017-2480555 / Rex Lee 012-7289954 for more information and viewing arrangement.

 

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