MahSing is not known as champion of CSR Project. Their signboard put BIG BIG RM688k for 950sqft.

Put up screenshot from MS website since I can't find photo of the billboards.

This design is way better than EcoSky.... such a waste EcoSky showed pretty normal facade.

I did not say a company is definitely good based on long history. I said new companies might have hiccups. It is a fair assumption because so many things must gel together to form a great company. Why the hatred for TMS? So far, no abandoned projects, no major complaints what? Maybe the way they price their launches pissed off many who missed the boats. I have no qualms though.  And btw, who is magna prima? unheard of.

Most important is did they make money or not? was there a risk of abandonment or not?

You base your opinion on lack of positive reviews? Very subjective leh. Over the years, I have heard of so many stories of lousy devolopers and lousy workmanship but still at the end of the day, those developments inevitably sort themselves out and in the end, nothing major happens. By that I mean, every development also make money, fully occupied etc etc. Most of those who complained about a development either 1) they missed the boats launched  by the developer 2) they sold already(made money very sure but missed out more). Are your friends under those categories? 

By the way, what were their specific complaints about those developments by TMS?

Looks like you think TMS product is mediocre and pricing is very high. But then, that applies to most developers nowadays. A recent example being Tropicana gardens being launched at 1,100psf second phase compared to 750psf first phase. Isn't that more illogical compared to TMS? Dijaya also had their fair share of complaints on workmanships. Basically, the same set of workers/contractors are going round doing the same work. I also heard DPC workmanship really bad in the earlier phases. What about those soil settlement issues in Setia alam? I also heard so many complaints on SP workmanships. I do not know about the specifics of TMS not installing phone or unifi in perdana residence...maybe Big man can comment as i think he said he is vested but i do not think such problems cannot be overcome. Buyers always complain high and low no matter what they get. At the end of the day, as long as no abandon project, i get my product delivered, i can do defects rectification, i can rent out, i can sell....i am happy. The rest are just noises. So far I see, all the big devolopers are quite responsible. Defects might be there but they attend to it. that is more important. We can go on and on....but i guess you get the gist. Anyway, the topic is about Lakeville. My thought is that they are big and reputable enough for me to put my money IF the pricing is right. The only issue is the pricing. I have no qualms over their track records of delivery or workmanship as I am quite sure the end product will be delivered at least 90% close to what is expected.

Stop comparing EcoSky here.

This thread is for Lakeville - a signature new development by Mah Sing Group.

Im not sure. If not mistaken, i saw this from PLTM FB. if yes probably BBB with this price, Freehold and Lakeside.

total 6 blocks.. not 8... yeah density is quite high... but the development will be the only one in that vicinity.. dun think there is another room space for another development... unless they strip of all the landed property in front of the Lakeville... but bare in mind the STP and the upcoming incinerator at taman beringin... its quite nearby... those are the few negative from what i read in this forum..

other then that, like u say, the layout is good, location is also not bad... jalan kuching and jalan ipoh is very jam in the morning, i agree... but at least it is still moving... so i am still okay with it...

facilities is a selling point and the lake as well (if they honour their promises whereby MH will spend around 3mil to uplift the area including the lake)...

and the upcoming two road link, one to tesco and another one to the jalan kepong lama... this will be a plus plus for the project...

Just my 2 cents worth...

cheers