I'm looking around for condos around taman desa for own stay, budget around 4-450k. Any suggestion? I prefer low density and freehold if possible. Please share your views, appreciate it much!

Maybe u want to try OBD Garden Tower, its spacious and good facilities,a lot of expatriate like Japs stay there. I see a unit about 1,400 plus sq feet that is fully furnished going for RM440k.

http://www.iproperty.com.my/property/searc...xbu=999999&ns=1

This post has been edited by Tohsan: Sep 30 2009, 12:01 PM

Hi in fact OBD is in my top priority..but nowadays agents are so 'lansi', called a few number of agents, most of them did not answer, some replied 'will call u later' but waited for few days no response >_<

OBD is covered by a cabal of "in-house" agents that have a tendency of inflating the price up.

Personally, I find OBD way too overpriced. It does not provide much more value-add, say compared to a Casa Desa or even to a Faber Heights.

If I could afford OBD, I'd rather top up about 100K more and go for a landed in Tmn Desa. Landed prop's there r a fairly good place to stay, plus they have tremendous potential in building your equity.

Phoeni, I've always wanted to ask you ( seeing your in depth knowledge on tmn desa), what's your take in desa villa condo ? Is the price worth it for own stay ?
I'm looking at this because from outside point of view, in terms of maintenance it looks like one of he better condos in tmn desa.

This post has been edited by tZZ: Sep 30 2009, 07:14 PM

tZZ, even though I invest in Tmn Desa, i still hv lots to learn.

Pls note that my numbers could be a bit off, since it's been some time since I've updated my listing + i'm just quoting from memory.

Desa Villa sits on the upper middle price range in terms of per sq ft. I think it's running at about 270 psft. This is higher vs. Faber Ria, Faber Heights, + slightly higher vs. Danau Permai. It is however cheaper vs. Casa Desa, which is running at about 320 psft.

Personally, I find it decently maintained (which is a good thing, since most Tmn Desa condo's are old). However, I just find it too close to the highway. In 2 of the blocks (can't remember the name) - u can literally hear the cars zoom by.

If u don't mind me asking - Are u only looking at Tmn Desa for own stay? Any other areas u r looking for? Budget?

buy Marc Residence. low-den for sure

Phoeni, thanks for the input. Yes,it's rather close to the highway. Was looking for a unit facing desa, but was told those are hard to come by.
Did not look into casa desa as i felt it was a bit dense, lack of amnesties and the price was high.
Just looking around for now. tmn desa was the first because it's right smack in the middle of pj and kl, plus i like the area Budget around 400k
Any recommendations given the choice for own stay ?

btw, I concur with ts that agents for tmn desa are rather stuck up.

This post has been edited by tZZ: Sep 30 2009, 11:43 PM

Hi, was driving around Taman Desa few time now to have general feel of the area.

Agree totally that the area is very convenient, right between kl pj, you may also say puchong too. area very quiet, but a bit too quiet during nite time, especially some roads without good streetlights.

Any form of public transport along the road from OBD towards casa desa? Seems like a bit difficult to get around without own transportation.

Phoeni, was tracing a few of your posted thread, was once quite keen on looking for Faber studio that you had, very decent COCR (noted that you got a very below market price). Unfortunately, no suitable units available for sale atm. Thanks for the personal experience sharing, not many willing to reveal so much, will keep an eye on this area for future investment.

btw, a few bought casa desa during Mar09, at ~320k below 10floor, the taman yes, but hope the unit is a good buy. cheers

if only Tmn Desa could have LRT............

Dont think so got as gov already plan out...Subang got..hahhaa

don't think they have LRT soon, the only way to get there is thru bus , cab, car , or maybe nearby KTM .

5-10 minutes drive to Mid valley....

I used to stay in Taman Desa for more than ten years, Taman Desa become thief n robbers target lately not sure why, how is the security of Casa Desa and Faber Height compare to OBD?

Are you sure?? That sounds pretty scary then..

I'm staying alone hence landed would not be my first choice although I prefer landed much more. But I always believe that for a lady staying alone like me would source for condo for better security even tho it's not always true. What do you think?

Boss, every affluent area will become a tgt for thief and robbers. The landed houses there are home to many affluent and high net worth individuals. U have stayed there for the past 10 years - u may have noticed this trend.

Taman Tun Dr. Ismail is a beautiful prime tgt with heaps of break-in's. Interesting to note - Zero LRT's, Bus Depot's and No One Utama. Yet, it commands a hefty premium. Why? Dif story for dif day.

Anyway, I can't answer you with certainty, because I do not stay in 3 of the condo's above. Intuitively, security in the 3 above seem "passable". I walked in confidently past the guard house like I owned the place. And I get stopped by the guards every single time.

I've been to desa villa, bukit desa and OBD so far.

Desa villa has a very nice landscape, seller selling at 380k with moved in condition, too bad it's located at 1st floor which is a no no for me. To add on it's a little overpriced, others are selling at 300-330k.

Bukit desa has a smaller swimming pool as compared to desa villa with a density of 200plus units i suppose? Selling unit needs lotsa refurbishment, selling about 350k.

OBD is the best I went so far. I visited my friend's unit and fell in love with the quiet and peaceful environment. Selling much higher about 450k for 1600sqf if im not wrong.. contacted a few agents but no response >_<

Any agents here??

Desa Villa already have quite a few cases of people commiting suicide by jumping from top of the condo, I can't recall which block of condo, tats what my parents told me,they stay in Taman Bukit Desa. You must be wondering why i know so well about his place,all my family members stay in this area.

I will go for OBD since you are getting to stay not invest, safty will be number 1 priority.

This post has been edited by Tohsan: Oct 1 2009, 11:34 AM

Yea I have heard of the same case as well.. Nonetheless OBD is still my top priority..I'm still awaiting for good news from the agents..

Do you have any idea on how much would it cost for landed around this area or further like happy garden, OUG..

Phoeni, r u familiar with desa permai? Its nearby to Faber Heights, just in front of the site for Papillon

For landed if u are talking about Jalan Bukit Desa Satu, my mom neighbour want to sell her 2 storey house for RM700k freehold, i think the size is 20 x 100 i think, while those terrace facing the Desa Villa condo in Taman Bukit Desa is leasehold, they are around the range of RM550k above i think.

Happy Garden & OUG terrace house is quite old i think at least 20 years old although they are RM300k plus but the upkeep n repair will cost you a bomb. They are not G&G except certain part of OUG like the Boutique Bangalow but that will cost you something like millions.

This post has been edited by Tohsan: Oct 1 2009, 02:53 PM