QUOTE(odieboy @ Jun 4 2013, 11:05 AM)
When I booked semi D at Garden Residence in Cyberjaya for RM800k, many people talked about the oil Depot there. I still remembered in this forum, many were worried about explosion thus worried about sub sale after VP. I am sure many did not buy because of the concerns highlighted in this forum. I almost cancelled my booking but was forced to take because I have signed SnP. Today after VP, the price has increased from RM800k to at least RM1.2mil.
For Tropicana Metropark, I think same thing will happen. People who are concerned about CSR will not buy. Those who act bodoh bodoh like me will just buy. See after 3 years, who has the last laugh. There are a few condos even nearer to the factory than TMP. If it is a health hazard, action would been taken. I think the pollution level is still within the allowable standard thus no worries esp when TMP is not too near. Good luck!
i had bought a unit during the prelaunch last yr after taking a drive around this area.
i had assessed the area and my thought process as below:
NeighbourhoodUp the road is the affluent areas ie Subang Heights, USJ Heights, USJ 3A/3B/3C/3D. Good population catchment but lacking commercial area/shops here. If go at night place it totally "dead". Definately currently not a place to hang out and has good potential for commercial area like USJ Taipan at this side of town. TM should provide the required commercial area as catalyst to move this area to new level.
Not to forget that in addition to this further up the road additional population catchment from the USJ and Subang Jaya vicinity.
TollPerception is after the batu 3 toll is "Shah Alam".... okay.... so developer has to work harder to convince ppl that this development will be a success. Dijaya strong name. Should be ok on this front... Similar with Desa Park City "after the toll = Kepong" case? So in this case take comfort in strong brand identity of developer...
HTC / Telco TowerPerhaps also consider the following developments near HTC... Solaris Dutamas, Hartamas Regency 1, Hartamas Regency 2, Puncak Prima, condos near Plaza damas (Windsor Tower, Waldorf Tower, Damas I, Damas II, Damas III). Nearer to TM, also got USJ Heights / Subang Heights bungalow right under HTC.... Wake up in multi million dollar bungalow to the metallic smell of HTC tower....
Conclusion is want to buy, then buy... dont want to buy HTC is convenient excuse.
Understandably HTC/telco tower creates mental block for many ppl. Actually this was also once a deal-breaker issue for me but after taking into consideration the above.... okla. take a bet.
KilangThough is near kilang area, kilang is not the type that is full of asap. Behind USJ 1 also lot of kilang but then USJ also successful. Key is that kilang to be out of sight from main road... On main road 2 other kilang remains... Rex Industries and Times Publishing which are large corporates. Given enough $$$, they also will sell off their factories to developer lah (im firm believer in capitalism). So while im not betting that this will happen anytime soon, at least the kilangs along the main road is not owned by 100 cinapeks (or 30,000 banglas)....
CemetaryTropicana City Mall also even nearer to hindu/malay cemetary la.... This place cemetary further away and also likely to be block by commercial building in future.
AccessibilityArea is currently quite inaccessible (only can access via Shah Alam-CSR side and USJ 4 side. Absence of confirmed, direct access to federal highway will be deal-breaker issue. But developer confirmed direct access.
Strong vested interest of developer to ensure successThis area is big and is long term development for Dijaya (10-14 yrs i heard?). Hence developer has a very strong vested interest to make sure Phase 1 is successful so the following phases will become more and more profitable for them. So developer and buyers are in the "same boat". This is key factor that sealed deal for me. This is not a "okay-thank-you-bye" development for the developer...
Im not sure if this thought process is correct / perfect but appreciate the taikors here can komen on it ya.
Appreciate independent (and even opposing) views.
This post has been edited by johnkwchan: Jun 4 2013, 12:59 PM