Uptown Residences



Family Tower
The Homes at a Glance.


30-storey Family Tower.

202 apartments and 4 penthouses.

The homes are classified as serviced apartments with a commercial title.

5 home designs ranging from 1,687 sq.ft. to 2,516 sq.ft.

All homes in the Family Tower are either semi-detached or corner units, with just 8 units per floor.

A decentralised lift core design with 2 lifts servicing 2 units on each floor.

Each home has its own Private Lift Lobby for added privacy and security.

The homes are orientated to face outwards for maximum living space frontage with premium views available from the Living Room and Master Bedroom.

Living Rooms are extra spacious with widths of up to 21 feet.

The homes feature 2.4m high windows to maximise natural light and views.

Each home in the Family Tower is provided 3 parking bays, while the penthouses are provided 6 parking bays in a garage.



Lifestyle Tower
The Homes at a Glance.


32-storey Lifestyle Tower.

170 apartments and 4 penthouses.

4 home designs ranging from 734 sq.ft. to 1,040 sq.ft.

The homes are classified as serviced apartments with a commercial title.

The majority of these are designed as corner units for optimum views.

Only 6 units per floor, served by 4 lifts located in a central lift core.

The homes feature 2.4m high windows to maximise views and natural light.

Open plan interiors make great use of space.

The homes are orientated to face outwards for maximum living space frontage with premium views available from the Living Room and Master Bedroom.

If you choose a home in the Lifestyle Tower, you enjoy the added bonus option of purchasing your home with a fully furnished interior design package, specially created by our pre-selected interior design consultant.

The Optional Furnishing Package includes the smart, space-saving U-box or Utility Box. This ultra-organised, multi-purpose utility conceals laundry equipment, cleaning utensils and household storage behind sleek, custom-designed built-in cabinets.

Each home in the Lifestyle Tower is provided 2 parking bays, while the penthouses are provided 4 parking bays each.



Anyone knows the selling prices?

Where is the Sales Office..

So "Commercialized" - suitable for residential use or not?

more than one million. family tower almost all sold out. i went there last week for soft launch

lifestyle tower leh?

OMG...over 1 mil per unit?

I heard Lifestyle tower close to fully sold out but the family tower still got many available units, true?

lifestyle tower sold first

more like close to 2 million for those 2500sq ft.
the 2200 sqft units - the bedrooms quite tiny

my goodness, if my duplex 1900ft2 can boost like uptown status, now im millionaire, haih

The selling point for lifestyle tower is fully furnished unit. Once their completed, you jsut shift in your furnitures.

How much is the smallest unit?

for such price, is this good for own stay or investment?

It's smack-right- in the middle of a commercial zone.. heavy commercial zone.. my bet would be for investment,as in, renting out to expatriates working around Uptown.

1. I've been a DU boy nearly all my life.

2. SHC is a smart developer, not to mention a greedy developer. It will have its share of loaded fan-si's that will just whack without thinking

3. For people that buy for flipping, it'll be little dangerous IMHO. PS - i don't think there are many expats working around Uptown. Sure, there may be some at Deloitte and a few MNC's like P&G....but I don't think there r enuf to sustain the number of Uptown units.

4. For people that buy for own stay - well, that's a different issue lah. some may like it, and no harm there lor.

my2c

still a boy kah?
have to salute SHC a bit. their 3 blocks @ the club is still like a undercon project for someone who don't know. maybe because of this, they switched to STB rather than their conventional BTS model. bleeding mah.
for expat, even if you are indeed working in DU itself, wouldn't it make more sense for the guy to live in rather MK/TTDI/Bangsar which is just a very short drive away?
anyway, congrats for being a sellout. just didn't phantom that it could hit such prices.

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Added on March 29, 2012, 8:39 amstill a boy kah?
have to salute SHC a bit. their 3 blocks @ the club is still like a undercon project for someone who don't know. maybe because of this, they switched to STB rather than their conventional BTS model. bleeding mah.
for expat, even if you are indeed working in DU itself, wouldn't it make more sense for the guy to live in rather MK/TTDI/Bangsar which is just a very short drive away?
anyway, congrats for being a sellout. just didn't phantom that it reach such prices.

This post has been edited by kochin: Mar 29 2012, 08:39 AM

taikor .. just a bit of a correction ...
they are 2 different SHC entities (I believe 2 different parties of the same family) ..
BU development which develops BU and this SHC are different entities ...

for Uptown Residence, the developer is the same as that of Seringin's ... which is not the same as Bkt Utama .. hence the design/architecture are like moon and sun !

Bandar Utama township is under development of Bandar Utama City Centre which handled by Dato Teo Chiang Kok....

SHC is handled by others family members.....

Basically BU and SHC have different team management to handle the project

I'm also a DU man.

Uptown Residences is a low density project in relative to its entire development size.

I also worked at Deloitte before, and I can say that RENTAL is not dependent on expatriates... but rather Senior Audit friends from outstation/other states who badly needs a home nearby. Other companies operating in Uptown Office Towers and the spillover from nearby Offices in Bandar Utama are mainly Multinationals and established Local Companies.

You'll be surprised that Demand will exceed the supply here given that Damansara Uptown is established and that places in Bandar Utama-Mutiara Damansara-TTDI are much more expensive than DU. Uptown will target the higher-end of locals/young expats that most probably renting in Pelangi.

It is also interesting to note that Uptown will have its own Retail Mall (SHC is leasing anchor tenants) and an Ascott's Somerset-branded suites - the first of its kind in PJ - where quality hotel and serviced apartments are insufficient to cater to influx of New Offices. For that we can see that 5-star ONE World Hotel is doing quite well.

By 2015, Uptown Residences will have to compete with other similar projects nearby like The Greens TTDI, Glomac Residences, Reflection Residences, Glomac Centro Towers, Boulevard Damansara Residence, etc. (Note: Atria SOFO Suites is excluded as it comes under office play)

This post has been edited by accetera: Mar 29 2012, 11:27 AM

i think the lifestyle tower is OK, smaller units and rental/invetsment ratio i.e. yield is higher. but the family tower really makes no sense since this is commercial titled..the rates will be much much higher considering the size of the units. already maintenance fee is going to be at least RM600 per unit and expected to go up even higher when JMB takes over due to the low density and so many facilities to maintain.

Basically this is a mixed development, with 2 block of condominiums, one block of service apartment/ hotel ( managed by international company: Somerset http://www.somerset.com/), and also one high block of corporate tower, with one retail mall downstairs, and most importantly thousands of car parks available at the basement. For all the above projects, there are only two available for sale, i.e. 2 blocks of condominium, life style and family style.

Life Style selling price started from 850psf ( min size: 732sf, so min price is about 6 to 700k), and family style started by 750psf ( min siz 1600, so min about 1.3million): . Life style is about 80% taken before its prelaunch, and fully sold within few hours after it's softlaunch despite it was sold without DIBS. I witnessed it myself, and luckily i grabbed one unit for my self. Within 2 weeks from the softlaunch, the family style left 20% unsold only. Only those selling price above 1.6 million are available for sale now.

My office has been here for about 5 years, so I see the crowd and the demand in this area. This area is highly assessible, with future LRT coming within vicinity. There are plans to construct additional access from LDP, and exits to NVKE by the Developer. Most importanlty, the Developer is very reputable in this area. Until todate, the Developer still owns about 20-25% of the shop lot in this area ( this is the only Developer that I know so far in malaysia, that retain the shoplots they sell, and hold it for about 30-40 years until today), and all the office towers (except Tabung haji tower ). that's why this area is well maintained and managed with anchor tenants, and about almost all banks are here. Despite it's high selling price, this is the only property available for sale, the rest are meant for lease only by the Developer. So i hope mine will be a good buy.. haha

Congrats. Btw, how much is your unit and size?

So expensive DU area only RM800k for landed 1500sq.ft currently.

commercial title, on aircon also sakit hati with expensive electricity bills.

not necessary... Tropics with commercial title are enjoying residential electricity rates, best to check when buying for own stay

You lucky basmustard ! The area is defintiely a HotSpot since it has been there for so many years already..not to mention SKDU and SMKDU are just nearyby(walking distance).. really a project worthy of investors money - every cent of it.

If at this price, KL Eco city looks like a good buy price

The project nearby Midvalley ? That one.. going to cost a bomb

Who know what is the price tag for Uptown Residence or other developemnt nearby?

At the vicinity,

Glomac Damansara Residences (F/H) - 700psf, completion in 1Q 2004
Glomac Centro Residences (L/H)- 550psf, completion in 2005
TTDI Ascencia (F/H) - 1000psf, completion in 1Q 2006

UR last time was launched with around 800psf, not sure now..

i think you missed out 10 years

how about the older condos opposite the highway? Ken 2, casa suites, casa 1 and 2, tropics?

my relative bought GDR at RM750psf last year

After the discount GDR is around 650-680psf..

I think comparing underway construction or recent launch will make sense, likely apple to apple.

Perhaps your relative is buying the top floor unit but I don't thik this is the price. Assumption is made with still-left unit ground floor, 1310 priced at 919k thus 700psf.

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Added on December 4, 2012, 3:18 pm
you bought an unit? this offer since launching?

This post has been edited by LSSY: Dec 4 2012, 03:18 PM

Glomac r still giving rebate till Jan 2013, so after the discount should be around 650-680psf depend on the unit facing..

Got special unit release, is that consider sub sales? or those loan rejected?

http://promondeals.blogspot.com/2013/03/up...ara-uptown.html

I just called them, is director unit, RM 1100 per sf. 880sf with 2 car park. Only have 4 units.

This post has been edited by nick_sys: Mar 5 2013, 05:00 PM

guys, we have a few units in family tower for sale. private arrangements & below the current 850psf as quoted by the sales gallery.

interested please contact me directly by PM. TQVM

THE STARLING @ DAMANSARA UPTOWN
http://www.duptown.com/mall.php



A 'STAR' is coming to Uptown



Another upcoming commercial development in the heart of Petaling Jaya, The Starling (retail centre) is set to provide another holistic and vibrant shopping experience in Damansara Uptown, come second half of 2015. Costing RM350 million with an approximate net lettable area of 328,000 sq.ft, the five storey retail centre will unfold a world of exciting retail mix, a varied selection of dining offerings and greater leisure pursuits. Indulge and pamper your senses as you’ve never done before in the Starling.

OPEN FOR LEASING ONLY NOW.


Somerset Damansara Uptown has changed design.





Somerset Damansara Uptown will be able to house visiting business partners, friends and relatives. The building is targeted to have 24-storeys and 200 rooms and is slated to open in 2016. Somerset Damansara Uptown will be managed by the renowned service residence owner-operator, The Ascott Limited. Upon completion, a range of furnished studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments will be available. Guests will be able to enjoy facilities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, restaurant and sky lounge.

got 1 unit in the family tower 2207 sf Type C 1.8m any takers? facing subang

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This post has been edited by waiikhong: Jul 15 2013, 11:06 AM

pm me

The construction is very fast!! Can see from my home!

Family tower still have big units available...many banners put up this week in PJ area

Quite a number of units available especially those facing Subang/Sprint highway. Really keen on this development for own stay as it has practically all the amenities and facilities including a vibrant commercial centre. I read somewhere that the initial launching price before discounts was 750 psf or was it 650 psf? Anyone knows? Just trying to assess the progress in prices and values. Thanks.

is there any sales galery to visit?

Yep, part at Uptown 7 and go up to Level 11. They have show units for the 2200 and 2500 sq ft.

thanks, will go check it out over the weekend.

do they throw in any freebies? or it is a bare unit?

Wat is d selling price psf?

Units pretty bare..no kitchen cabinets or built ins. Around 850 psf before 5% depending on facing.

850psf is fair now for PJ area as those Selayang and Cheras already calling RM600-750.
But Uptown confirm do not have all these MRT and LRT so rental wise is quite tough.

True, future MRT will not be far but won't be walking distance, thats for sure. Place is however pretty self sufficient. Perfect for those who intend to stay there or tenants working in the vicinity. I intend to check this out. Those who are similar interested can PM me if you like...I believe negotiating in numbers will give us a stronger hand. No need to go in together but referring to each other is enough to give ourselves an advantage. No reason why we cannot get > 5%.

Can we get 10% discount?

Can try lah.

this project launched over 1 year ago, and still got units left? looks like it's not BBB

i think they slowly release those director units with increased price...

Better still..no need to queue! Not like One Central with Geng Chow developer.. Units are pretty big ie > 2k up.

2000+sf not easy to sell... i heard the few hundred studios were snapped up in 1 morning

Yep. The Lifestyle tower units were snapped up like hot cakes. The available units now at Family tower are 1.6m plus. Can suffer from indigestion if swallow too fast..

Are there many units unsold or just some balance units?

Around 10%.. didn't really count. Those on North side about 4-5 and rest on South side.

Quite a lot still unsold.

Is the price increased since launch? Can early birds make money?

Depends on what the launching gross price was? 750 or 650 for the family tower? Its now 850. Hear discounts given then was 5%

is it only family tower unsold.. was looking for a smaller unit

Yep, small units all gone..

Anyone knows the launch price? This project seems to be very quiet

This is the info I get. Depend on single or group purchase, you can get some discount over the purchase price.

Prices range from RM 800-900/psf
FREE 3 carparks (Penthouse get 4)
FREE SPA Fees
50% Loan Agreements
FREE Airconds (2 in the living room, 1 in each room)

Feel free to PM me if you are interested. =)

You are sales in shc?can share what is the available units?

How much was the original launch price before discounts?

I got call from See Hoy Chan too...

So hard sell?

quite good appreciation for uncompleted project.

If not mistaken they got a few 1,900 sf onwards. Hard sell for very big size.

i remember when i visit last time for lifestyle.. it's almost fully furnish.. but close to 1k psf
SA said, just bring clothes then can move in

wa... MK also not that expensive...

Still under construction yet there is a hike in price.

Can this project be sold to a second buyer before vp?

Pavilion and Verve suites are > 1000 psf now. Latter is in region of 1300...

Pavilion still less than 1k la

such size a bit tough.. lifestyle should be sold out coz smaller size..

The development of The Starling & Uptown Residence


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uptown residence really progressing well

Went to check on large units in BU9, Uptown residences and WOTP. Sales practically not moving at all. Don't think Uptown moved at all in last couple of months. Not a good sign..especially now with all these curbs on pipeline.

I CAN TAKE YOUR GLOMAC UNIT AT YOUR COST PRICE + RM10000 COFFEE MONEY SO THAT YOU DONT HAVE TO KEEP ADVERTISING IN EVERY THREAD HERE AND OTHER FORUMS.

I KNOW YOU ARE WORRYING AND LOSING SLEEPS LATELY. ONCE VP YOU HAVE TO START PAYING BANK AND FACING COMPETITION FROM OTHER SELLERS, THAT IS WHEN YOUR NIGHTMARE BEGINS.

CONTACT ME BEFORE YOUR UNITS BECOME AUCTION UNITS.

From my point of view, the launched price itself is already at the peak. So I don't think it can move any further for the time being

Looks like it. I have a friend who booked a unit at Uptown and then cancelled. Asked the sales folks there and they said zero units sold recently but boss very stubborn on holding price. Its going to be like that for next couple of years...see who blink first...

I must have seen his post more than 50 times, can someone report him?

they cant reduce price le.. else kena whack kaokao by early buyer.. kena whack kao kao.

but if they want.. can still do lor.. but give early buyers like 5 or 10 years free maintenance.. then new buyer straight cash discount

Aiyah, they have jacked up price to 850psf before 5% vs 750 also with 5% at launch. Oredi increase 100psf net. Anyway seehoychan rich lah, attitude is take it or leave it. Prefer to hang on to price and lose buyers despite market for large units virtually at stand still. My friend got pissed off and went buy somewhere else more expensive.

I was told the difference between 750 to 850 is due to furnishing.. Is it true ah?

Not that i'm aware. According to my friend, units doesn't even include kitchen cabinets nor furnishing except for aircons. Presume same as when launched, correct me if wrong.

No le.. I remember one the 800sf + unit in lifestyle block... Last time got show room there one...
Price is close to 900psf.. The sales said just bring ur clothes then can move in...

Ii was referring to the large units at family tower. Still ada 15% unsold. Similar to BU9, big units very slow. Completed towers there half empty despite great location.

Guess when large units reaches a certain price point where absolute price exceeds 1.4 or 1.5m, market shrinks dramatically. Good for buyers looking for this segment as there are many choices to pick and choose without having to compete with others.

agreed.. those slight over 1mil like 1.1-1.2.. some can still close eye and swallow... then it reach 1.3... really new psychology barrier..

I quite like BU9. Been there 3 times in 2 weeks. I have seen 3 deals closed including one of the show units on 36th floor. At 550 psf, its a steal for that location. Units are big at 2600 sf. Block A is mostly occupied by now...you can see from the windows open as u drive along the effingham road. Block B and Block C is also slowly being filled...the ones facing palm spring, club house would be the ones with most vacancies.

Getting my bullets ready for this....

Sureboh.... for block b & c, I passed every night, pitch black!!!! 📉📉📉📉😭😭😭😭

Agreed with that. Each time I come back from KD, I will notice the empty/unoccupied units at night.

Uptown resi is like working every hour... night time aso underconstruction.

So dustyyy