Upcoming launch : Tropicana Gardens Phase 2 by Dijaya

Tropicana Gardens is located at Persiaran Surian, Kota Damansara. Tropicana Gardens offers a diverse component of high-rise serviced residence, shop offices, small-office-home-office (SOHO), a 5-level hybrid mall and 12-storey hotel, as well as a cinema. There are also nine blocks of 5-storey semi-detached shop offices, four units of 5-storey office buildings and a 7-storey SOHO tower, weaved together amid lush landscapes in the whole development.

The developer has recently launched the phase one in October 2012 and the upcoming Tropicana Gardens Phase 2 will be launched in mid March 2013. Tropicana Gardens Phase 2 is a 35-storey serviced apartments.

Summary details of this project : 

Total Entire Project Site : 14.64 acres

Tenure: Leasehold (expiring in 2106)

Upcoming launch : Tropicana Gardens Phase 2 by Dijaya

Architect: GDP Architects

Total units : 413

Sizes :

• Studio: 600sf +/-
• 2-Bedroom: 1000 sf +/-
• 3-Bedroom: 1,300 sf +/-
• 3+1 Bedroom: 1,600 sf +/-

Website : http://www.dijaya.com.my/ourprojects/future_commercial_tropicana_garden_intro.php

Review :

Location : Tropicana Gardens is easily accessible via major highways include the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), the Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP), the Sprint Highway and the Penchala Link.

Upcoming launch : Tropicana Gardens Phase 2 by Dijaya

Design : The facade is similar to Tropicana Gardens Phase 1 Arnica. The sizes are mostly small sizes units.

Price : The pricings at 880psf for small units are at the average of new condo pricing. They have successfully sold out everything in phase 1 at average of RM 800psf. http://bestpropertyreview.blogspot.com/2012/10/new-launch-tropicana-gardens-arnica-at.html

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Location is good with established location of Kota Damansara, broad catchment area with mainly 30’s age group.  An elevated Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station is incorporated with direct linkage to the integrated development for maximum convenience. Choosing a unit for either for own stay or investment will be a good choice.   .   

Upcoming Launch Plaza Arcadia ParkCity Towncenter Update

The upcoming launch Arcadia in Desa Parkcity was tentatively planned in 1^st half of 2013. This is a first commercial development within the Parkcity Towncenter (approximately 60 acres), Desa Parkcity. Arcadia (Parkcity towncenter) consists of approximately 107 units of 4-storey of retails, offices and SOHOs.

Summary 

Land size : 11 acres
Total units : 107 units stratified  retails, offices and SOHOs

Built-up area : 

• Ground & Mez floors : 3000sf
• First floor : 1700sf
• Second floor : 1000sf
• Third floor : 700sf & 1000sf
• Total of approximately 7500 sq. ft and above

Indicative Selling Price : RM7-8mil

Webpage (towncenter not available yet) : check out the location of Parkcity Townceter at http://www.desaparkcity.com/

Location Plan of Plaza Arcadia 

Review :

Location : It is a strategic location, easily connected to KL, PJ by highways. Desa ParkCity itself is a affluent neighborhood with a good catchment from Mont Kiara, Bandar Utama, Bangsar and etc. 

Design : Not available. 

Price : In view of the recent launches of retail and office is selling at premium pricing of 7 and 8 mil onwards, this indicative price range seems to be at a good entry level. Good discounts and promotion packages are offered to the buyers. 

Remarks : Keep an eye on this first phase of Parkcity towncenter for investment. 

Aspen Bungalows in Garden Residence, Cyberjaya

Aspen Garden Residence

Mah Sing offers RM600k move-in package for Aspen buyers. This includes built-in cabinets for wet and dry kitchens, wardrobes for all bedrooms and landscaping services. The homes are slated for completion in mid-2013.

Aspen Garden Residence

69 3½-storey Aspen houses are the final and most exclusive phase in the Garden Residence development. Each bungalow will come with a lift and 9+1 bedrooms. There will also be a dedicated entertainment floor and a private rooftop garden with outdoor Jacuzzi.

Land size : 60 x 90

B/U area : 7,796 sq ft

Price : RM3.88mil

Webpage : http://www.mahsing.com.my/index.php?option=com_property_details&id=5&tab=2

These freehold homes will come with security features such as perimeter fencing with vibration sensor, CCTV cameras and vehicle access control. Each home will also be equipped with a 16-zone alarm system and intercom system linked to the guard house for round-the-clock security.

The houses will be fitted-out with rainwater harvesting system and solar-powered water heaters. The north-south orientation of the house will help reduce the use of energy while the abundance of glass windows will allow in natural light. 

Aspen Garden Residence

Garden Residence straddles the boundary between Cyberjaya and Putrajaya, and enjoys multiple accesses via various highways. There is an express rail link station close to the project, allowing residents’ easy access to KLIA, while the Maju Expressway (MEX) takes them to Kuala Lumpur city in just 20 minutes.

Garden Residence has an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM882 million and is designed with a tropical resort living theme. It is the first integrated development featuring landed and high-rise properties, a promenade clubhouse and communal retail amenities in Cyberjaya. It is also designed with a green axis concept that features parks, boulevards, thematic gardens, streetscapes, jogging tracks, running trails and cascading water features.

Previous precincts such as Precincts 1 (Cassia), 2 (Evergreen) and 3 (Jacaranda) have been completed and handed over. 

My View : -

Location : Strategically located between KL City Centre and KLIA and within the Multi Super Corridor in Cyberjaya.
Other good points : 

• Freehold
• Perimeter fencing
• Gated & Guarded with 24-hour security
• Retail amenities
• Clubhouse
• Lush tropical landscaped gardens
• Jogging tracks and running trails
• Green building features
• CONQUAS assessed for quality assurance

Pantai Sentral (by IJM & Amona)

Pantai Sentral (by IJM & Amona)

Pantai Sentral is strategically located in Kerinchi / Pantai daman corridor next to bangsar South and nearby neighbourhood and popular hotspot of Pantai, Bangsar and Mid Valley City.

Pantai Sentral (by IJM & Amona)

Pantai Sentral is destined to be one of Klang Valley’s choice locations in view of its proximity to Kuala Lumpur city centre and the prime neighbourhood of Bangsar, Damansara Heights, Pantai, Old Klang Road, Bangsar South City, KL Gateway, KL Eco City, Mid Valley City, KL Sentral and the future Setia Federal Hills and The Establishment KL.

This is a long term project with a large shopping mall with condos, serviced apartments, soho, offices, hotels, urban parks and lake.

Pantai Sentral (by IJM & Amona)

IJM Land Bhd is undertaking a property development via a joint venture with Amona Development Sdn Bhd in the Kerinchi/Pantai Dalam corridor here. Murni Lapisan Sdn Bhd had inked a JV agreement with Amona to develop about 57.8 acres of leasehold land. The joint venture shall be known as Amona-Murni Lapisan JV. Amona had on 21 June 2012, entered into a privatisation agreement with the landowner Datuk Bandar Kuala Lumpur to build residential and commercial units on the site. Under the JV, Amona and Murni Lapisan would make available funds in proportion to the profit sharing ratio of 60:40 to pay for all costs of the project.

This would include payments to Datuk Bandar, comprising of the project land value and the minimum guaranteed profit of RM331mil, or RM391 million for the project land value and the minimum guaranteed profit if project land value to be paid within three years from the date of the SPA; and the additional profit of 20% of the difference between the actual profit and the minimum guaranteed profit.

Pantai Sentral (by IJM & Amona)

Upcoming launch : Condos at Ara Damansara By See Hoy Chan

Another condo at Ara Damansara by See Hoy Chan will be launched in mid 2013. This project is yet to be named. Where is this project located, to be accurate, it is located opposite Seri Pilmoor by Sime Darby and a km away from newly launched Ara Greens and Verde.

Summary details of this project : Land area : Not available.

Tenure : Freehold
Total Unit : Not available.

Sizes : 750sq. ft  - 1800sq. ft.

Selling Price : RM650psf

Webpage :  http://www.shcsb.com.my/portfolio/coming-soon/

Review : Location : Located in the upcoming area of Ara Damansara, near to Subang Airport. Accessible by various highways and well-connected.  

Design : Not available.



Condos @ Ara Damansara By See Hoy Chan



My Notes : The recently launched condos are all 600psf and above, we merely can get any property below 600psf and sizes are quite small to cater for smaller household and reduce the absolute price and manage the affordability.

New launch : Medang Serai @ Bukit Bandaraya, Kuala Lumpur

Medang Serai @ Bukit Bandaraya

Medang Serai by Bandar Raya Developments Bhd (BRDB) is located at Bukit Bandaraya, Kuala Lumpur. Bandar Raya Developments Bhd (BRDB) unveils ambitious this luxurious condo project in September 2012 with GDV of RM900mil. Medang Serai is a 21-storey towers on a 6-acre land and it is the last piece of prime real estate in the Bukit Bandaraya area and it is one of BRDB’s most luxurious and ambitious developments.



Medang Serai @ Bukit Bandaraya



Medang Serai @ Bukit Bandaraya

Summary details of this project :
Land area : 6 acres

Tenure : Freehold
Total Unit : 121 units condos + 2 penthouses

Sizes : condos of 4025 sq. ft. – 6913 sq. ft. and 2 units penthouses of 14,000

Selling Price : RM1300 - 1500psf

Webpage :  http://www.brdb.com.my/portfolio/residential/seri_bukit/index.asp

Review :
Location : Located in the affluent vicinity, Bukit Bandaraya. Sitting on a 6-acre land next to Tivoli Villa, offering net saleable area of 900,000sf, this is totally a different product from Tivoli Villa. 

Design : The facade looks very impressive and grand. Bigger sizes are designed to accommodate to the demand of rich group. Well equipped with facilities and 3-tier security system.

Price : The pricings at 1300 – 1500psf is considered as very high-end product. In just slightly less than three months and it achieved 50% sales indicates that the demand of high-end product is still overwhelming.
My Notes : When BRDB launched One Menerung in 2006, it was priced at RM600 per sq ft. The subsale units are now transacted at RM1,000 per sq to RM1,300 per sq ft. This shows there are a different group of people who actually willing to pay for the unique product in an affluent area and prime location. In addition, there are two 14,000 sq ft penthouses worth about RM22 million each and there are few potential buyers were looking at it.



Medang Serai @ Bukit Bandaraya

Upcoming launch : Scenaria @ North Kiara Hills

Scenaria @ North Kiara Hills

Scenaria @ North Kiara Hills is located at Bukit Segambut and is an upcoming launch by UOA in early 2013. The Scenaria @ North Kiara consists of 2 blocks of 36-storey condos and 44 units linked house with a 2-acre landscapre natural greenery on a 9.8-acre land.

Scenaria @ North Kiara Hills

Scenaria @ North Kiara Hills

Summary details of this project : 

Land area : 9.8 acres

Tenure : Freehold

(A) Condos :

Total Unit : 468 units a block

Sizes : 1,019 sq. ft. – 1,300 sq. ft.

Indicative Selling Price : RM620 - 680psf

Service charge : RM0.22psf

(B) Exclusive Super Link House

Total units : 44 units
Land Area: 24' X 85' Sq ft
Price: RM 1.8min onwards
Maintenance Fee: RM0.22 psf (Expected)

Webpage : http://uoa.com.my/uoa-property/scenaria/

Review : 

Location : Near to established neighbourhoods ie. Mont Kiara &Desa ParkCity.

Scenaria @ North Kiara Hills

Design : The facade looks good. Various sizes. Well equipped with facilities and 3-tier security system.

Scenaria @ North Kiara Hills

Scenaria @ North Kiara Hills

Price : The pricings at 620psf – 680psf is at the average condo pricing in Damansara, Petaling Jaya as well as Mont Kiara.  

My Notes : Location is good, design look quite up to trend, pricing is a bit steep Segambut area. Choosing a good unit with a good view can be considered. 

Scenaria @ North Kiara Hills

New Launch Verde at Ara Damansara

Verde at Ara Damansara by Villamas Sdn. Bhd. consisting of 4 blocks of 13-storey serviced condominium, with 3 levels of basement car parks (with an estimated 1,050 car park lots for the residents). Verde at Ara Damansara, is one of the last parcels of freehold land in Petaling Jaya. It is situated next the the newly launch AraGreens, located near the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport road and is in close proximity to the established residential and commercial areas of Tropicana, Damansara, Subang Jaya, Bandar Utama and Kelana Jaya. This is a gated and guarded development, with a 3-tier security system to ensure a better peace of mind for the residents.

New Launch Verde at Ara Damansara

Summary details of this project : 

Land size : 4.8 acres

Built-up area : 1,383 sq ft and 2,110 sq ft.

Tenure : freehold

Total Unit : 409 units in 4 blocks

Selling Price : RM550psf Blocks 1 & 2 and RM580psf for Block 3

Service charges : RM0.25

Webpage : http://www.verde-aradamansara.com/

Review : 

Location : It is situated at a strategic location, easy accessibility via the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP), New Pantai Expressway (NPE) and Federal Highway.

New Launch Verde at Ara Damansara

Design : Various sizes to choose. This development comes with space for nursery, observation deck, glass walled gym overlooking a crystalline infinity pool, reflective pond, half basketball court, yoga space, whirlpool, sky garden and function hall, among others.

New Launch Verde at Ara Damansara

Price : In view of this is an upcoming place, pricing of 550psf is kinda reasonable. Choose a good units with nice scenery and view should be suitable for own occupation.

Remarks : This development is designed with green initiatives within the units include the proposed installation of a rainwater harvesting system, Smart Home System that encourages a paperless environment, and the usage of low volatile organic compound (VOC) emitting materials such as paint, adhesive and sealants. Verde @ Ara Damansara is an environmental conscious project.

Setia Pinnacle, Setia Greens by SP Setia

Setia Pinnacle, Setia Greens by SP Setia

Setia Pinnacle, the 2^nd phase of Setia Greens, is a 38-storey condomnium in Sungai Ara, Penang. It is projected to be completed in 2016. Second phase of Setia Greens consist of mixed low and high-rise developments. There will have upcoming landed (terraced) at a later stage. The first phase of Setia Greens consists of 149 terraced houses and 18 semi-detached houses.

Setia Pinnacle, Setia Greens by SP Setia

Summary details of this project : 

Land size : 5.6 hectares for terraces and condos

Built-up area : 102 sq m and 141 sq m

Tenure : freehold

Total Unit : 434 units

Average Selling Price : RM500psf

Webpage : http://www.setiagreens.com.my/

Review : 

Location : It is situated at a strategic location, easily accessible to key gateways ie. the Penang International Airport, Penang Bridge and Second Link.

Design : All units have good view of the Sungai Ara and Bayan Baru townships, second Penang Bridge and forested hills of the south-western part of the island. The condominium is designed with all impressive facilities. To name a few, the semi-open air green pavilion at level eight will feature an infinity lap pool, a splash pool for kids with water slides, a walkway and jogging track, play areas, gym, sauna, changing room, games room, meeting room, a multi-purpose hall and other facilities. The sky pavilion at level 38 is a semi-open air landscaped lawn suitable for taichi and yoga sessions. It will also feature a heated Jacuzzi and a sky dining area with a kitchen, making it an ideal place to hold dinner parties.

Price : Reasonable pricing with a quiet and shooting location, ideally for lifestyle living.

Promotion : Early birds only have to pay a down payment of one per cent. S P Setia is offering a nine per cent rebate, zero interest absorption by the developer, free legal fees and stamp duty on the sales and purchase agreement and loan documents. 

Setia Pinnacle, Setia Greens by SP Setia

Remarks : Green Building Index (GBI)-certified buildings with a green effort in  line with the development firm's signature Live Learn Work Play living  experience. It will have an insulated reinforced concrete roof, rooftop lawns, treated glass windows, green walls and planter boxes that will help to cut down heat absorption. Rooms in every apartment will have direct natural ventilation and every bathroom and kitchen will have water-efficiency fittings. There will also be a rainwater harvesting system for watering plants.

Besides, Setia Pinnacle is guarded and gated with three-tier system that uses access cards, video-audio intercoms that are wired to the guardhouse and management office, closed-circuit

televisions in common areas and panic buttons. Each unit has its own security alarm

system.

Setia Pinnacle, Setia Greens by SP Setia

Upcoming launch Aragreens Residence @ Ara Damansara

Aragreens Residence @ Ara Damansara

Aragreens Residence will have a preview on 20 October 2012. This development consists of 6 blocks of serviced apartments (700 units) is by HSB, strategically located at al  township Ara Damansara. Damansara Foresta launched the other 3 blocks of condos in early of this year (first half 2012) and they have sold 70% of 330 units . With the same type of sizes of condos. Aragreens Residence is having preview for the new blocks over this coming weekend.

Aragreens Residence @ Ara Damansara

Summary details of Aragreens Residence : 

Built-up area : 700sf, 1200, 1500, 1900, 2200, 3200, 3500sf

Tenure : Freehold
Total Unit : approximatley 120 per block

Indicative Selling Price : RM700psf 
Service charges : 0.25psf

Webpage : http://www.aragreens.com/

Review : 

Location : It is situated in a newly established area of Ara Damansara, near to Citta Mall. 

Aragreens Residence @ Ara Damansara

Design : Modern design and various condo sizes to choose.

Aragreens Residence @ Ara Damansara

Price : At the average of new launch condo pricing. 

Remarks : A new concept with innovative facilites for multi generation living. wellness and sustainability.  

Upcoming launch Damansara Foresta Block C

Damansara Foresta will have a preview on 20 October 2012. This development is by Land & General, strategically located at Bandar Sri Damansara Area. Damansara Foresta launched the other 3 blocks of condos in early (first half) of this year and the sales is impressive. With the same type of sizes of all 4 blocks. Block C Damnsara Foresta is the upcoming launch that the company is looking at.
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Upcoming launch Damansara Foresta Block D

Summary details of Damansara Foresta : 

Built-up area : 1400sf to 1,600sf

Tenure : Freehold
Total Unit : approximatley 220 units

Indicative Selling Price : RM600psf 
Discount : 8%

Service charges : 0.25psf

Webpage : http://www.damansaraforesta.com/main.php

Review : 

Location : It is situated in a established neighbourhood of Bandar Sri Damansara. Condos are all on the hill, having fantastic view overlooking forest, LDP and Bandar Manjalara.

Upcoming launch Damansara Foresta Block D

Design : Modern design and standard condo sizes emphasizing living in the forest and near to nature

Price : At the average of new launch condo pricing. Approximately 5% increase from ealier blocks.

Remarks : This is a development that living a a nature environment with a bridge connecting you to the jungle. 

Upcoming launch Jia @ Melawati by Selangor Dredging (SDB)

Upcoming launch Jia @ Melawati by Selangor Dredging (SDB)

Jia @ Melawati by Selangor Dredging (SDB), located at Melawati, Selangor.  This development consists of 79 super-linked 21/2-storey and 3-storey terraced homes.This development consist of contemporary and modern courtyard link homes within a stratified gated and guarded community. It is a upcoming launch in 2013.

Upcoming launch Jia @ Melawati by Selangor Dredging (SDB)

Summary details of this project : 

Land size for development : 8.85-acre (9 units per acre)

Land area : 24 ft. x 85 ft. & 24 ft. x 99 ft.
Built-up area : approximately  3500sf - 4500sf

Tenure : Leasehold
Total Unit : 79

Selling Price : NA

Webpage : http://www.sdb.com.my/sdbproperty_Jia_@_Melawati.aspx

Review : 

Location : It is situated at a strategic location, located at Melawati, Selangor, just on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur City Centre. It is easily connected to KL city.

Design : contemporary and modern courtyard link homes

Price : To be advised later.

Remarks : The location is just diagonally across  Amber hill, Riverview, 20trees, considered as middle upper income group area in Melawati. 

Upcoming Launch Park Manor @ Sierramas, Sungai Buloh

Upcoming Launch Park Manor @ Sierramas, Sungai Buloh

The upcoming launch Park Manor @ Sierramas, Sungai Buloh, tentatively planned at the 1^st half 2013. This development consist of 41 4-storey stratified bungalows or villas.

Summary details of this project : 

Land size : approximately 12 acres

Tenure : Freehold

Land Area : approximately 4,000 sf

Built-up area : approximately 6,000sf with lift Total Unit : 41

Indicative Selling Price : RM4mil and above

Webpage : http://www.tantan.com/future-project.aspx

Review : 

Location : It is a strategic location, easily connected to all highways.

Design : Conventional bungalow designs.

Price : The price comes with the location, design and environment. Garden Manor is asking for RM2.5mil in the subsale market. In comparison to Park Manor, Garden manor is half of the size of Park Manor.

Remarks : Scarcity of landed properties will of course make this project more sought after especially to the high income group. This enclave is a hidden gem and very exclusive for a lots of celebrities of Malaysia as well.