No regret if i were to pay higher price in the future

Property investment rule No. 1, Location x 3
Investment rule No.1, in order to make money 1st must make sure you don't loose money.

Too many investors in CBJ, those who purchase in CBJ are not those who staying in CBJ, no natural grow of population.
I can see Red Sea competition when all properties VP. The first challenge is in Mah Sing's GR, their prop just VPed, and the subsales is damn slow.

Out of topic, we shall back to DF.

Are u referring to DF or GR subsales?

With 24 units booked online in just 2 days, can be trusted? 

Hi there... i just booked Block C, type C unit for RM827k.  Would like your expert opinion if i've made the right decision.  Its the first time i'm buying a property and know nothing about it... am just afraid i made a hasty decision as i signed & paid the booking in 30 mins without doing proper research.  Thanks for your help.

Hi there! Well, I'm no expert myself... But I guess if you are buying the place for own stay and you could afford the monthly repayment, then no issues I guess... But if for investment then that remains to be seen as the price of Block C has increased about 15% from Block A... Just my 2 cent la...

Ahh yes yes, I certainly hope so... Coz I bought a unit in Block A... 

Interesting, I guess everyone has their own analysis... In my case for Block A, pool facing is West (sunset) and personally I prefer East (sunrise)... I bought Type D, which is corner unit, so have option of Unit 1 or 7 that faces East... Pool facing got Unit 2 and 8... Personally I don like Unit 2, cause the master bedroom will be facing the other unit directly, so means ur curtains will be closed most of the time and Unit 7 and 8, looks great cause next to forest/hill... however some say, it's very near to the telecommunication tower... So suffice to say i choose unit 1... But on the down side, Unit 1 may be blocked by Phase II, not too sure, looks like it wont la...

Fair enough
The worst developement i have ever seen is Charlis by Sunway @ Sunway Damansara or Kota Damansara. Fronting theTNB main station that supply the electricity to the entire MD, KD, and DP, and also HTC at side.

During the lauching i was hesitating and decided not to buy, and now regretted big time.

It's "better late than never", Steve.  I understand what you're saying but aren't you a little concerned about the cost and the current economic climate?  Anyway, your research results will tell you what drive people to invest in property, won't it?  I agree with fongozic that for own residential purpose, DF is great but as an investment, personally I feel RM800+k is a heart-dropping commitment.  Imagine upon VP, the selling price will be RM900+k to RM1+mil.  Who are the target buyer groups?

A couple of months back, UOB in Singapore launched an innovative product "50 year loan". Kena whacked by SG's Housing Minister. Next thing MAS clamped down on the banks to offering this product by requiring lower Loan-to-value when housing loan > 30 years.

This is a relevant example because MAS and SG govt is concerned about the stubborn high property prices and this UOB gimmick is seen as a way for buyers to sidestep the restrictions currently imposed to cool the market. So I think Bank Negara would be crazy to allow 50 year loans while asking the banks to be prudent in loans.

A couple of months back, UOB in Singapore launched an innovative product "50 year loan". Kena whacked by SG's Housing Minister. Next thing MAS clamped down on the banks to offering this product by requiring lower Loan-to-value when housing loan > 30 years.

This is a relevant example because MAS and SG govt is concerned about the stubborn high property prices and this UOB gimmick is seen as a way for buyers to sidestep the restrictions currently imposed to cool the market. So I think Bank Negara would be crazy to allow 50 year loans while asking the banks to be prudent in loans.

This skim will launch on future,  step together with wawasan 2020. ...

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Added on November 8, 2012, 4:02 pm

This skim will launch on future,  step together with wawasan 2020. ...

104/223 or 47% booked. Still no one buying the lowest 8th floor units.

I can't help but to agree with you, what you've said totally made sense.  I made a booking for DF in Block C but went back to cancel the booking yesterday, reckon losing RM600 is better than being stuck with an over valued property even if it was for own stay.  I was still doubting my decision until i read your post, so thank you for offering your opinions.

I like DF high ground about 180 meters from sea level and its sky garden which you can watch the stars at night!

Based on the calculation, my unit is over 60th floor... 

Phase 1 total 4 blocks 928 units. The other phase wont be so soon, maybe another 8-10 ,  years or longer? Some said it could be duplex big size units?

in process...waiting for loan result

in process...waiting for loan result

After 3 yrs, still at block C price?

What I did notice now most of the new projects are DIBS with discount. Actually it cut down a lot of administrative hastle of buyer. Now, one can pay a small down payment and that's it.. wait for a couple of years and start your monthly payment when VP or building completion!

Could be loan rejected and/or bumi units? 

Last Block C is roughly 50% sold based on the online booking site.

Yes, but they have revised the price, plus it is 28th floor and above, so price not cheap though.