I dont usually have a habit of commenting in LY but since I'm serious about this one, I thought I might want to add something to the thousands comments here.
I live in nearby Pelangi Utama since day 1. Over the last 13 years since VP of my Pelangi, this area has really turned around alot. But let's go through some of my thoughts.
1. Mosque.
Like they say, if there is none, it only means it hasn't been built yet. Well, this area has 5 (big and small) within 1km radius. But over time, I've learnt to tune it out and it doesn't really bother me anymore. I don't even hear it if I don't want to. I look at it on a more positive point, an alarm clock that never fails 365.
2. Traffic.
Except for the evening rush hour as Jln Masjid can't cope with the shortcut traffic plus the stupid traffic lights which adds to the slow down of traffic, all other times are manageable. I won't say it's all sweet (school hours, @.@, but that's just like an momentary exodus if you may). There are escape routes in this area if one road is backed up. I never really had any major standstill moments because there are escape routes and also places to go if traffic gone haywire. Which then means, don't be on the road as everyone else at the same time.
3. Slums kampung.
Over the years, many plots in the Kayu Ara are/being cleared for low rise dev density, but I really, really doubt the landed terraces behind Pelangi/beside Centro will go anytime soon or ever. But it doesn't really bother much as they tend to stick around their enclave. Only very rarely there'll be noises like weddings, festivals etc which echoed through the area.
4. Flood
Nope. Never. The river is big enough to handle the harshest storms such as the last few days. In fact, roads in BU don't flood at all, some ponding at the flyover construction near 1U newwing but that's about it, once resurfaced its should be all good once again.
5. Roads.
MBPJ does regular resurfacing but part by part. BU half of Jln Masjid was recently resurfaced (one part before GE14 and one part just couple months ago this year.) The road at Centro/121 was also recently resurfaced again sometime last year this year after the initial road opened when Centro was completed. BU roads are however, under SHC, however, MBPJ do take note of like potholes etc and they do get patched.
I mostly drive so public transport is not a major thing for me, more like for the fun of it rather than for the need of it.
6. Safety security.
Where in Malaysia is it safe? That said there isn't major issues here in this area. Just remember to bring your common sense along and you'll be fine. I've walked to 1U and MRT many times but why would I when there's free bus PJ05 or MRT feeder bus that comes every 20mins or, just drive point to point.
Last but not least....
I am keen on getting the 450sf in Tower B and as of this week, most units below 20th floor are taken (except for 15th), so I asked for 21st floor. Not sure if for own stay or investment but that's not really the concern at this point. I have 4 years or so to decide what to do with it.
At RM373K SPA price (nett is around RM343 including JUST the 6%+2% and another 2% if sign on the spot) that works out to about RM829psf, which I do feel is on the high side of the average price of BU, sitting in the middle of the more expensive town houses dev and Pelangi which is asking currently around RM650-700psf give or take. Nett RM763psf I can swallow still.
Pelangi is leasehold till 2101 and 121 is till 2099, so I really put this two as equals and all things being equal. Other than the size though. I stay alone but I felt it's too big for a single person and to maintain such a big unit is a pain in the ass sometimes (such as me one person using 2 toilets kinds of scenario).
I have not put down the booking fee yet but it's more or less firm. I know this area very well, I just don't really know Glomac that well enough since I don't buy houses like I do vegetables, so I can appreciate some sifu sifu thoughts on Glomac.
As it turns out, Centro turns out quite ok IMHO, I seen it through its birth as it's just outside my window direct view. The shops occupiers, it'll take time just like Dataran Pelangi shops, some changed hands folds over while others been there since day 1.
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Great input. Appreciate it.
I was told that pelangi utama got more and more foreigners moving in. Is it true?
glomac didn't put effort into the show unit at all.
its worst than makeoverguys.
if a developer doesn't really care about presenting their best work to entice customers, I can see that they also wont care much about the development.
big thumb down.
Oh that's the showroom, for a moment I thought that's some pics of his pelangi utama house. At least it looks realistic and we can't say "Aiya showroom only, real 1 wont look like that."
Sep 24 2013, 01:26 AM, updated 7y ago
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because surrounded by the kampung?
Ok... I stick back to my 121..............
If really got link then real good lor. hahaha that case need to grab 1 cheapest unit
. To have a direct link bridge to LRT.
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