Since there is no dedicated thread for Twin Palms project, I will start it . It is a residential project by Fabulous Range Sdn. Bhd, subsidiary of Lum Chang. They have just launched their phase 2 Semi-D project, Maya with the price tag of 1.3Mil and above. There is a showroom available and 2 ready bare units as well for viewing.

This project is situated beside Sungai Long, just before the Sungai Long, toll. They have designed their G&G quite well. This project was started in 2007 with their Superlink house, Palmrya followed by their Semi D, Aria@Areca, Bungalow Tsara.

I am interested to get a unit of Semi-D over there. Any existing buyers or interested investors over here? I would like to get some opinions from the experts regarding this project. I am planning to get it for own stay.

http://www.twinpalms.com.my/

Pros
1) Well G&G design. Considerably high (8 feet tall) concrete wall with 2 feet fencing on top of it with CCTV camera surrounding the entire residential area. Multiple security checkpoint before entering the units.
2) The environment is very quite and peaceful.
3) It does not share the same entrance as Sungai Long.
4) Very well designed, elegant clubhouse with high end facilities (Jacuzzi, Sauna, Swimming Pool, Gym)
5) The furnishing and the quality of the houses are considerable good.
6) Freehold

Cons
1) Lack of public amenities. Need to go to Sungai Long, Cheras Selatan, Mahkota Cheras for groceries shopping, dining, window shopping and etc.
2) Need to pay RM1.00 toll whenever you want to leave your house.
3) Location is quite far from KL

Left 50%. There are still some nice units left for all the different layouts including another last corner unit of 1.6mil. If I am not wrong, there are about 30-40 units for Maya.

There are 3 layouts 3540, 3755, 3860.

http://www.twinpalms.com.my/sungailong/maya-layout.html

If I am not wrong, Type B = from 1.3mil till 1.5mil and Type A is from 1.4 till 1.6. But type C, I cannot recall how much is it.

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Added on March 15, 2011, 11:15 pmYeah the initial stage of Areca@Aria was launched at 92XK++, that is really a good buy. It is somemore 2.5 half storey. I like the serenity environment and no congested, jammed access road. LIke what you have said, silk highway is like catered for twin palms owners.

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Added on March 15, 2011, 11:17 pmI share the same sentiments as well. Things are taking off in Sg Long and Balakong area especially MRT route will pass by that area with 2 stations in it. Sunway group has a piece of land beside Twin Palms???!!! Behind in the sense in the continue down the highway of before twin palms and the highway toll??

This post has been edited by naleh33: Mar 15 2011, 11:17 PM

Actually there were still a few units (Areca Semi D) left before the new semi-D Maya project was launched. The pricing was around 1.06 mil. The prices of those units were adjusted to 1.15 and above when Maya has launched.

But I would say among all the G&G projects that I have gone, Twin Palms is one of the best. I am not too sure about The Glades launched by Sime Darby at Putra Heights.

I think Prody is referring to corner lot with bigger land area. When I visited the show room, the intermediate unit ranges from 1.3mil.

Yeah Maya phase semi-Ds are all 3 storeys. If you compare the new semi-Ds in the vicinity eg. Laville which is now pricing at 1.7millions for 3 storeys, Twin Palms pricing is quite okay.

Yeah I agree with you on the toll whenever you leave your home. That is quite a big turn off. But for me, the environment, the greenery really make me overlook the toll part. What kind of safety issue (terowong collapse?) and fengshui? Can you share a bit on that aspect?

I am really interested Twin Palms and seriously considering to purchase a unit over there. I have not been to Jade Hill so probably will drop by this weekend to experience it myself.

Is your relative staying in the Superlink or Semi-D? Hmmm hopefully the problem is solved. I saw the furnishing of the completed bare unit semi-D is good. As long as they are willing to fix the defects, then it is still okay.

It seems like JH is getting very good response as well. Hmmm now I am in dilemma. Too bad this weekend I am too occupied to visit JH. I have to decide soon whether to go ahead with the Twin Palms purchase. They are chasing me to sign S&P soon.

Any TP and JH buyers here? Mind to share your feedback on both the projects.

Why JH is better in terms of investment? Because of its grandeur factor as what you mentioned?

Frankly speaking, TP capital appreciation is quite slow. From the day TP launched their Areca semi-D, starting price 900K till the day before Maya was launched, the pricing was 1.06mil. For semi-D freehold property, this is considered quite slow.

Really need to drop by JH to experience it myself.

Hey madmoz,

Are you staying in the superlink or the semi-D? How is the security and maintenance? On the surface, it looks very secured, systematic and well maintained. However, I think only the residents will know the actual situation. Can you share a bit on your experience?

What about the quality/furnishing of the house? I heard there are some units with serious defects and the management is not responsive to rectify the problem.

Your link unit is referring to the superlink terrace? i thought the superlink units have been completed for quite some time, isn't it? Did you buy it subsale or you have not moved in since the key handover to you?

When I visited Twin Palms 2 months back, the SA brought me to see a fully furnished link house and they are planning to sell it at 800K. The house is really nicely furnished.

Personally, I do not like the superlink house due to the design (big air well and high ceilling making the area at the top level very narrow and limited. But the environment is really nice.

This post has been edited by naleh33: Apr 29 2011, 08:40 AM

Are you a property agent? What's the price range like for 2 storeys Semi-D in TP now?

Why not get a unit in TP?

Totally agreed TP is a matured neighbourhood for own stay. Nice and serene environment. Fall in love when I visit TP though I have not stayed there yet haha

Somehow I think Cyberjaya still do not have the substantial attraction for me to invest there. Paper gain is obviously much higher because of those big players' presence. Good marketing and housing concept attracts potential buyers.

Yeah, I am wondering as well why TP is not selling like hot cakes, when it is gifted with nice natural surroundings, very well neighborhood setup, a perfect place to raise a family, the access road to TP is smooth as well compared to Sungai Long. The only major drawback will be the toll.

Maybe most of the Malaysians just do not like to pay toll to leave their house. Other than that reason, I can't see why the price can't appreciate. The previous semi-D project (Arecca) was selling at about 1mil. Maya is only 300-500K appreciation. For other projects, I bet it will be close to 2mil.

Are you expecting Maya launching does not have any price increase compared to Arecca?

Many of us are still having the perception that Sg Long is a isolated and undeveloped area. Hence, it does not deserve price increase compared to hot area like Kinrara, BJ and Puchong. Another possibility pointed out by our forumer, projects in Sg Long in particular TP, did not have very aggressive marketing campaign like other developers eg. SP Setia.

Maybe we need some reputable and aggressive developers to invest their interest in this area such as building some prominent mall to get more attention.