As far as I know, Alliance, Public, Maybank, and HSBC agents have confirmed DIBS, but I am not sure about OCBC because I was not interested with their offer when they told me it is semi-flexi loan. Not sure about CIMB.

The SA who I deal with says another block will most PROBABLY (not certain) be opened for booking tomorrow.

The SA did not update me so I guess it's a no go for the new block.

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Added on January 13, 2012, 3:18 pmBlock A. Around 455 psf after 2% early bird and 10% off.

This post has been edited by leeyiksheng: Jan 13 2012, 03:18 PM

Yes, got there late afternoon. Level 22. Type D. Should have gone early in the morning because I stay just across.

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Added on January 13, 2012, 3:54 pmJust received SA confirmation that Block C will have changes to their layout plan and it will not be launched today.

This post has been edited by leeyiksheng: Jan 13 2012, 03:54 PM

Last I know, Block B is almost 75% sold, but that was a few days ago.

I just communicated with the agent from MBB and she says MBB has not pulled out. As a matter of fact, she said MBB approved my loan, only pending some documents from the developer. Maybe you can contact your MBB agent again to ask for more details.

I come to realize that there are agents moonlighting personally for other banks. Perhaps it is best to check whether the agent is really representing MBB.

SA informed that Block D will be launched on 2 March. Not sure about pricing though.

Was informed by the SA that the starting price for Block D is 700K.

Standard Chartered currently offered the best terms. -2.45 for 30 years. Single borrower.

Maybank and CIMB pulled out. Affin, SC and Hong Leong are in.

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Added on March 3, 2012, 3:21 pmNo need to by MRTA for most banks except Public Bank

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Added on March 3, 2012, 3:22 pmCrowd is lesser and sales is slow due to the price increase but people are still interested.

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Added on March 3, 2012, 3:24 pmNew marketing brochure with floor plans and specs enclosed. Pretty need, it's like a book or booklet.

This post has been edited by leeyiksheng: Mar 3 2012, 03:24 PM

Maybank really did pull out. Their own agent told me. They were the first bank who approached me. Rumours that they pulled out because of some insurance which they wanted the developer to have. I cannot substantiate this.

Maybe they have settled this with the developer. I am not sure. Other bank agents have indeed said that CIMB also pulled out. But the withdrawal of Maybank was really confirmed by their own agent who was working out the loan for me.

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That is supposedly an emergency exit for Rafflesia development at Damansara Perdana. I really doubt LDP will allow a 'leakage' from Sri Damansara to Damansara Perdana just as they would not allow DPC to be connected to the village at the edge of TTDI. Just a thought.

I think it will be bad for Foresta and SD residents if it causes the jam like we see on LDP daily. Furthermore, Persiaran Meranti will not be able to sustain the traffic volume in its current state.

This links SD to DD. It does not link SD to DP. But the one being used by MK for Rafflesia high-end residential development does link DP to SD. I doubt MK themselves want to allow high traffic volume passing through their luxury bungalow-type houses. ;-) SD residents will definitely complain if this happens especially those staying along Persiaran Meranti, including those who bought Foresta to stay because that road is just not able to sustain it.

Ads on local papers say that the price is above RM1 million.

I was informed by a manager from Foresta that we had actually signed a form stating the DIBS and the 10% discount when we booked the unit. A copy was not given to us at that time because it was not advantageous for our banking loan (getting 80% instead of 90% if the bank knew about it, the bank agent also told me the same thing which is why they never reported to their higher ups on this discount).

She also told me that the document will be given to us once the SPA is signed and included in the completed agreement. And we can ask for a copy now if we want to but we must get it from their office or contact their staff to email it to us which I did. Hopefully, I will get it before I sign the SPA on Monday night.

Attached is a copy of the car park layout for Level 5. I am quite pleased with my allotment because it is near the entrance and to my block. But the SPA had an error, giving me Level 6 instead of Level 5. So better check the agreement carefully. I asked the lawyer to send me a draft copy for viewing before signing though it's a bit late.

Oh, I was informed by the solicitor that for Block A owners, if we do not execute by 27 March 2012, the developer may forfeit the 10% discount although I did not ask my agent nor the manager whether this true. Perhaps you guys can check it out with your agents.

Anyone else signed the SPA today?




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The sales agent arranged for the solicitors to sign with purchases at Foresta sales office this weekend. They should be there today as well. But since there are amendments to mine, she will actually meet me tomorrow at Sri Damansara and sign over a cuppa. ;-)

Actually, I was at the sales office for the signing yesterday and while going through the details, I asked the solicitor to provide the layout for my parking lots. On the SPA, it is stated Level 6 but when I check against the layout, it did not make sense because my lots were split by another lot! So, I questioned her sternly why was this so because it's absurd as my cars will be at the mercy of another owner!

So, she went and check again the details with the developer and guess what? The solicitor made a typo. The parking lot units were correct but the level was wrong. It was stated Level 5 on the developer's listing. So, this is one of the amendments which they are going to make before I sign the agreement tomorrow night. ;-)

Just received a fax copy of the Acknowledgement which we signed during the booking. It does mention the DIBS scheme but not the 10% rebate although I think after dealing with them for some time now, this developer seems trust-able for what they have promised.