Upcoming launch : Setia Ecohill Phase 1 Terrace house

Setia Ecohill will be divided into 3 precincts. Precint 1 consists of double-storey houses and apartments. Precint 2 & 3 consist of bungalow & Semi-D and superlink and a clubhouse, approximately 70% of whole township. Precint 2 & 3 will be guarded and gated development.

The first phase of terrace house (20’ x 65’) will be launched in April 2013 at 380k Further details is not available yet.

Project Detail :

Property Type: Terrace House

Standard Land Area: 20’ x 65’

Indicative Price: From RM380,000

Tenure : Freehold

Upcoming launch : Sunway Geo Phase 2, Sunway South Quay by Sunway Group

Sunway Geo Phase 2 by Sunway Group, located at SouthQuay is planning for launch in Q2 2013. It is just next to Sunway Geo Phase 1 and where the South Quay is situated. There are a total of 45 units of 3-storey shopoffices and approximately 300 units flexi suites. It was sold at 9mil - 10mil for intermediate unit and 13mil-20mil for corner units varies according to sizes.

Upcoming launch : Sunway Geo Phase 2, Sunway South Quay by Sunway Group

Land size : 27' x 59' for intermediate unit
Total Unit : 45 units 3/s Shopoffices and 300 units flexi suites
Intermediate unit Selling Price : RM9mil - 10mil
Webpage : http://www.sunwayproperty.com/pd/sunwaygeo_3storey.asp

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Summary details of this project : 

Built-up area : 5600sf - 6500sf for intermediate unit

Tenure : Leasehold

Review :

Location : The project is connected with Malaysia’s First Proposed Elevated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) – Sunway Line (completing in 2014). This BRT will connect to 2 train stations – Setia Jaya KTM Station and proposed LRT station in USJ. It has direct access from KESAS highway into Sunway South Quay, and easily accessible to all major highways

Design : The facade looks good. Stratified shopoffices , concept similar to Sunway Nexis. This is is a brand new seamless integrated development comprising Retail Shops, Flexi Suites and Residences where people will experience the very best of entertainment, work, and living.

Price : With an approximately 10% higher than Sunway Geo Phase 1, the project will certainly carry the value where it should.

My Notes : 
Location is good, modern and urban design cater to a new generation expectation. Sunway Geo is surrounded by over 7 million sq. ft. of award-winning facilities and amenities offered at Sunway Resort City, Bandar Sunway.

It is surrounded by educational institutions ie. Sunway University, Monash University Sunway campus, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicines and Health Sciences and Sunway International School; Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway Pyramid and Sunway LagoonTheme Park, Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa are just five-stone away. 

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 Shopping Malls in Klang Valley

We always wonder whether there is an oversupply of shopping malls in Klang Valley. Here are some points to be noted all about shopping malls in Klang Valley. As of Feb 2013, there are currently about 210 shopping centres in Klang Valley. There are millions sq. ft. of lettable area will be ready for tenants in 5 years time.   

There are 6 shopping malls that currently in advance stage and will be completing in these 2 years. What are the six shopping malls that completing in 2013? The six include Nu Sentral in KL Sentral, Cheras Sentral in Cheras, KLIA 2 in Sepang, Encorp Strand Mall in Kota Damansara, D’Pulze in Cyberjaya and Market Hall @ Pudu along Jalan Pudu, commanding more than two million sq ft of nett floor space in total.

Encorp Strand Mall with the philosophy of ‘Anything But Ordinary’. The mall will feature a unique combination of boutique-style shopping with premium brand experience, carefully selected group of tenants for entertainment outlets and a multi-tiered security system.

Phase one of IOI City Mall in Putrajaya is set to be the largest mall in the south of Klang Valley with 1.35 million sq ft of nett lettable area. Upon completion in the fourth quarter of 2014, the mall with contemporary architecture will boast 350 specialty shops and four anchor tenants. IOI City Mall designed by RTKL International will have abundance of natural light and offer a view of the 18-hole Palm Garden golf course. The mall will house 80 food and beverage outlets, popular fashion brands, indoor theme park, cinema, bowling centre and a full-size ice rink.

How many more in the pipeline and what are the net lettable area that we are emphasizing on? Below is a tabulation of upcoming shopping in Greater KL more than 1 million sq. ft. : -

Item	Shopping Mall & Location	Net lettable aea
1	KL Metropolis Matrade Retail	11.4mil
2	IOI City Mall, Putrajaya	2mil
3	Boustead Retail Cochrane & IKEA	1.2mil
4	Subang Jaya City Centre	1.2mil
5	Empire City Thematic Malls	1mil
6	PJ Sentral Garden mall & Inddor SKI Area	1mil
7	I-city Mall with Central Group	1mil
8	The Paradigm OUG Shopping Centre	1mil
9	Jalil City Mall	1mil
10	Tropicana Metropark Mall	1mil
11	Tropicana Gardens Mall	1mil
12	Icon City PJ Shopping Mall	1mil

Check out the subsequent updates for more detail on this.

Upcoming Launch Effingham Bandar Utama

Effingham Bandar Utama by First Nationwide (See Hoy Chan), located at Bandar Utama area consist of 212 units of 3-storey bungalows. This is a built & sell project and is completed and awaiting for CF. Effingham Bandar Utama is a contemporary and modern bungalows within a stratified gated and guarded community.

Upcoming Launch Effingham Bandar Utama

Summary details of this project : 

Land size for development : approximately 20 acres

Land area : 50ftx 80ft or 50ftx 85ft, 50ftx 90ft Built-up area : 5500sf

Tenure : Freehold
Total Unit : 212

Indicative Selling Price : RM5mil and above

Webpage : http://www.firstnationwide.com.my/effingham_bu.php

 

Review : 

Location : It is situated at a strategic location, located at Bandar Utama, opposite Pelangi Damansara.  It is easily connected to Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP) and New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) as well as Penchala Link.

Design : Contemporary and modern bungalows.

Price : The price comes with the location in view of scarcity of landed properties in Bandar Utama area.

Remarks : Landed properties in established area in Petaling Jaya carries the value.

Upcoming launch : The Establishment (EST), Bangsar (opposite Bangsar LRT Station)

A new block of service suites at Bangsar by Keytone Land Developments will be launched next year and now open for registration. This is the first project by Keytone. This project is yet to be named. Where is this project located? To be accurate, it is located opposite Bangsar LRT Station.

Details to be revealed later, check out the website for registration :

http://www.establishmentkl.com/

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 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.

Upcoming launch 2013 The Fennel at Sentul East by YTL

The Fennel by YTL is a 38-storey condos situated at Sentul East. It is planned for preview in 2013. Stay tuned for this futuristic development. The details will be published later.

The Fennel by YTL

Check out the webpage :
http://www.thefennel.com.my/index.asp

Upcoming Launch TTDI Ascencia at TTDI (Taman Tun Dr. Ismail)

TTDI Ascencia by Naza, located at TTDI (Taman Tun Dr. Ismail), next to Glomac Residence which is under construction. TTDI Ascencia is a block 36-storey residences consisting of 154 units of designer studio suites and penthouses.

Summary of TTDI Ascencia: 

Built-up area : 500sf, 800sf & 1200sf

Tenure : Freehold
Total Unit : 154

Indicative Selling Price : RM1000psf

Service charges : NA                                                                                                                                      

TTDI Ascencia at TTDI 

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

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Review : 

Location : TTDI Ascencia is conveniently connected to major shopping avenues like Tropicana City Mall, One Utama, The Curve and Ikea. Kiara Park is only doorsteps away for exercise and relaxation.

Design : With the built-ups of 500 sf, 800sf to 1,200 sq ft, TTDI Ascencia units are designed with 1-bed, 2-bed and 3-bed types. Units come with kitchen cabinets.

TTDI Ascencia at TTDI 

Price : Location comes with price, price is also affected with the escalation of construction costs and inflation.

Remarks : A strategic location in TTDI, it is also easily accessible to Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur city centre via major highways. There is also an upcoming MRT station nearby.

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.

Upcoming launch Parkcity Towncenter - Arcadia in Desa ParkCity

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 110 units of 4-storey of retails, offices and SOHOs.

Summary 

Land size : 11 acres

Built-up area : approximately 8000 sq. ft and above

Total Unit : 110

Indicative Selling Price : RM7-8mil

Webpage (towncenter not available yet) : http://www.desaparkcity.com/

Parkcity Towncenter - Arcadia location plan

Review :

Location : It is a strategic location, easily connected to KL, PJ by highways.

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. 

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