The Block F and H are cleaner. The main selling point are the location and view from high floor. Been there a few time, have a budget of 140K to 180K, still looking.

I have a unit in block H, my son is staying there. He work in Subang and sometime in Sungai Besi, he like the place. It is quite safe with 'Jaga' do their round on every floor a few times a day and CCTV in all five of the lifts and lobby too.

I have asked a few residents, 'Jaga' and the cleaning lady about the place before buying a unit there. According to the 'Jaga', break-in sometime do happen but only in lower floor (did not ask about other block cos only interested in Block F & H). This block is cleaner and much peaceful compare to other blocks.

My neighbor is a lovely educated retired couple from Perak, who just want to stay a few days (empty unit of their daughter). That was two or three years ago, they are still staying there. They love the hill view and the cool and windy air.

My unit is facing the LDP and Bukit Lanjan. Morning is bright but not very hot and at night the view is just great ( KLCC, Damansara town and Firework during festive season). At this moment there is no need of the aircon as most of the time it is quite windy and cooling especially at night. My son rented out two of the smaller rooms for Rm400 and Rm300. He got tenants for both of the rooms within a month.

My unit comes with a covered parking lot. Though parking lot is limited but I always manage to park my car at the gust parking lot whenever I was there. Do not simply park your car or else the 'jaga' will clamp the car! The JMC is getting better at managing the place. They take action at those who did not pay their fee or water bill accordingly.

I believe with the current JMC, the place will get better. Hopefully by year end the swimming pool and others facilities are repaired and can be enjoyed by all the resident. Hope this is helpful.

This post has been edited by pekanmy: Feb 24 2012, 01:57 PM

You are welcome. Why don't you go there at night, maybe a few nights for dinner or supper ?

There are a few makan shops (mamak & malay), 7 eleven, a few sundry shops and mini market, a few dobi, hardware store, workshop, car wash, clinic, unisex saloon, electrical repair shop, ......

As i said, the management will clamp the water meter only of those did not pay their water bill. My son is staying at the top most floor and never experience any water shortage yet.

As for installing extra water tank, I think it is a good idea. But it will be even better if you add a booster pump. If DIY, it will cost less than Rm650.

Bought a unit at Block H a few months ago. Rent out two of the smaller room for RM700. Saw a few advertisements in iproperty and mudah today, the price now up by average of 5% to 10% ( for high floor unit in block H).


Gain : Return of investment +5%, can occupied the master bedroom for less than RM300 (just pay for electric, water, unifi & maintenance fee) and appreciation of property (10% per year? )


Lose : ............. still thinking

This post has been edited by pekanmy: Mar 3 2012, 10:19 AM

Yes, but not 'a' condo but two integrated development . Less than 2 km down the road from Flora is Empire Damansara and across the LDP is the Empire City. Both construction are ongoing and targeted to be delivered by 2013 onwards. The price is >Rm500 psf

Please go here for more info- http://www.meh.com.my/empire_city/about.html

I fully agree with you about the sad condition of this apartment. That is why the price of the units did not appreciate much since launching in 2003?? This was due mainly to the management at that time which did not do a good job in collecting the management fee. So, water supply being cut, no proper maintenance, poor security and a lot other problems.

As a result, the owners and tenants started to move out and the price started to drop. This invited foreigners (the trouble maker one) and Illegal immigrants. Low rental invite low civic-minded tenant. (this is just my general view only and not all foreigners or illegal immigrants are bad)

But since early last year, new Joint Management Committee (JMC) which mostly made up by the owners/tenants. Things started to change and the place is getting better. And the price is going up and so is the rental.

As for too many units, the advantage is more money to collect but only a small area to maintain. This is my view on block H only.

Parking - Multi storey car park of more than 15 parking bay with lift but some have to walk a bit. It look like a basement car park but actually you can drive in from the lowest floor at the foot of the hill. Most of the tenant don't park there because you have to drive round and round to every level. But I think it is because there are still a lot of guest parking lots. My neighbor never park on his lot for more than 2 years . You can rent the parking lot for RM100 per month.

Crime - Break in sometime happen but mostly on the lower floor. Never saw drug addict or any sign of their activities(do not mean there are none).

Building Structure - The foundation must be on rock surface as the hill is rock type, the hill is not like highland towers. No construction on the hill at the back of block H. Standard of construction is not great but acceptable. There is a cracks on the front wall in my unit, I believe this is cause by the front door (very heavy fireproof door) slamming during windy day. Will install hydraulic door closer soon.

Go here for more; http://damansaraperdana.blogspot.com/2007/...-damansara.html


Note: I am no expert but I did a couple construction before. This is just my opinion only.

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Added on March 4, 2012, 7:22 pmFrankly speaking, I would not allow my daughter to stay there alone, Not Now. But there was a young lady wanted to rent a room in my unit.

But I do believe the price will go up (200K by year end for good units in block H, mine included. )

The place will improve.

This post has been edited by pekanmy: Mar 4 2012, 09:03 PM

My unit at Block H, Yes. Full speed
Others, Pls check with Unifi.

The rent for 850sq.ft unit is between RM700 to RM1200.
My unit in Block H is RM1,100

This post has been edited by pekanmy: May 14 2012, 02:00 PM

Hi MrChipsley,
Since you are knowledgeable and honest person, I hope you can enlighten us about the 'true' value of this place namely block E,F and H. Thanks.

I paid a Valuer to value my house for a bank loan and they value it at RM380k. If I were to put up my house for sale for just RM500k, it will be sold the next day.

Fully furnish including maintenance fee, water and electric. Unify not included.

This post has been edited by pekanmy: May 17 2012, 08:33 AM

Are you saying the potential tenant just pay whatever price you put and without looking at the place? I hope it is that easy

AGM is going to be held on the 8th of July. What are the agenda need to be forward?

This post has been edited by pekanmy: May 29 2012, 01:04 AM

Be cool man.

Please add in your questions or ideas.

1) Deadlines of when projects to be completed.
2) Where are the RM77 funds being used.
3) Safety of location - security tag?
4) How much is the uncollected M. Fee and what is the JMB going to do about it.
5) Ban those lorry operator who put up sticker or print in the lift or wall. If they want to advertise, do so through the office FOC
6) When will we get our Strata title
7) Solve water problem once and for all
8) Make sure all the corridors are well lit

You got every right to give your view and everybody should respect his right.
Feel free to give your view on how to improve this place or the problems, thanks.

Thanks.

Please add in your questions or ideas.

1) Deadlines of when projects to be completed.
2) Where are the RM77 funds being used.
3) Safety of location - security tag?
4) How much is the uncollected M. Fee and what is the JMB going to do about it.
5) Ban those lorry operator who put up sticker or print in the lift or wall. If they want to advertise, do so through the office FOC
6) When will we get our Strata title
7) Solve water problem once and for all
8) Make sure all the corridors are well lit
9) cat poop
10) Glass wall /door with security tag /CCTV at each block lobby.

I think it is best to close this thread and continue the discussion on Flora Damansara over here;

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2346365/+280