Thought of starting a thread on the KEN Rimba Condominium

Starting price - RM 399 onwards
Soft launch - 8/3/2014
Rating - BCA Green Mark Platinum (EDIT: for Condo 2, Condo 1 is Gold Plus)

3 blocks with 679 units (1100+ square feet) + 26 villas (2600+ square feet).

Situated behind the row of shop houses facing entrance. To the right of Ken Rimba Jimbaran houses.



Thoughts? Discussions?

This post has been edited by KYspeaks: Mar 9 2014, 01:23 PM

got floor plan to share?

Where is the show gallery n soft launch at?

Show gallery at KEN Rimba seksyen 16. Take left at Padang Jawa turn at federal highway then turn right, it's on your left after 5-600 meters.

No floor plan here tho.

399k just for groud floor.....

The higher you go, the prices go up. I guess that's pretty standard for any condo.

When were those shop lots vp? Still 90% vacant...

Thanks for sharing.

Already disccuss in pinned thread ...

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2795931/

Yah, thought that thread is more on the KEN Rimba development overall.

any further details for this condo?

Agree.

Very high density.

rent out good at this place?

I have placed my booking 2 weeks ago but wasnt invited to this soft launch.
Anyone experience the same???

I thought you are cari makan king. Now
in property?

What is early bird package? How many
% sold?

Hahahah, cari makan saja la. SA said about 70-80% sold and I think that was during first day of launch, not sure now. Probably higher price when 2nd & 3rd block launches.

Such is the crazy property prices in Klang Valley, and probably whole of Malaysia right now. o.O

compare this to V residensi 2, V residensi 2 location wise is way better, price wise 42x psf compare to this 399, surrounding V residensi 2 is better

Yah, distance wise V Residensi 2 would be way closer to KL & PJ, but proximity to highway is something I don't necessarily like. Used to stay in Crimson and I didn't realise how noisy it was to be next to NKVE until I moved out.

Then again units not facing highway would be neat.

Yup, I do agree facing highway is way too noisy, but you can pick the 1 facing inside instead of facing highway. Also the ken project I went last time for their landed surrounding is the 1 I don't like

Another thread opened 8 months back...

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2833737

May i know when do they get VP for the surrounding ken's Shops and Link houses ?

so this project got any promotion/discounts?

address is Klang or Shah Alam?

1100sf smallest unit?

Address should be shah alam seksyen 16. Promotion wise it's the same 10% gratitude off from S&P I believe

how far this condo from uitm?

Less than 2KM from their West entrance.

Yes, majority of it still empty. I guess it is the same for all new township

10% means no need to downpayment. so good

Actually, the booking fee of RM5000 + RM500 is consider 'downpayment' already.

There are only 2 sizes, 1 layout - 1119sf facing the facilities (swimming pool, tennis court, badminton court) & 1182sf facing the i-City. The layout is ok, nothing unique like the V-Residensi Shah Alam's 1124sf's. Overall per sf is still quite low compared to many other properties - approx less than RM400 per sf after discount. Ideal for couples who intend to have kids and growing families. There are quite a bit of great food nearby. Growing amenities. KTM. Near to Shah Alam's light industrial parks. Away from main road & Federal Highway - no crazy highway noise. At least within a housing area with nice double and 2.5 storeys.

Went to the show unit today... Level 3A - Level 18 are sold....
Left Level 1,2,3 and Level 19-Level 21 only.

Level 1 facing the shops and level 3 facing the car park still available. Next is level 19 already, facing Icity at RM 470+k.

Don't know if I should go for it or wait for next block. Undecided. Even if the price hike at 5% for next block, I can get a lower floor probably 7-10 range and will be still cheaper.

Also I notice the Block C which facing Icity, you will be looking directly at the Premium condo next time. The distant seems quite far on the plan but I drove around and notice it's not very far.

Wonder if the price hike will push it beyond the 19th floor price or not though.

Yeah, that's my concern too but I have already pretty much decided to wait for second block opening which could be a month or 2 away. Don't really like all the units left available for booking.

If the price is not right, then I will probably look into other development. Not rushing and not necessary must be this but around RM 400 psf is tempting I got to say.

Went yesteday and on Sat, notice that very few units available.
gona wait for the next block launching.

Understand that they have yet to do the "official" launch for Tower C - they started the pre-booking of unit at RM5000 and during the soft launch last 3 week ago, you will get to know your booked unit's price & package. Before the soft launch, mid floor units are already booked.

Any other completed condos around for price benchmark?

I think you'll have to compare with those at iCity

I asked them for the tentative opening date for second block booking and they told me it might be the same day as the launching. No pre-booking or anything like that most likely.

How many blocks and units in total?

There will be total of 3 blocks. They have opened 1 block for booking.

still no flr plan?

Anyone got the photo for actual design of condominium?
And the unit come with empty or partly furnish?

It is an empty unit...

Hi guys,

Any idea when the next block is opening?

Just worried the maintenance of the condo...

Hope it doesn't look like those condo/apartment behind Centro mall in Klang...

Judging from their track record at KEN II, KEN III, KEN Bangsar etc I think it should be at least decent.

I have a friend who used to live in Ken 3 saying that it's pretty good.

No floor plan. No brochure. Nothing.
However you can view their show unit at the site itself.
Only has 2 sizes, 1 layout.

Overall Ken is ok I think, check out their portfolio:-
http://www.kenholdings.com.my

Believe that for it very much depend on the residents to bring up the place especially maintenance work & safety.

But got landslide at riverside wor...

When was that? He used to stay there la. Not any longer.

booked a unit earlier... but it takes 4 years to complete...

Did you take the loan where you start paying only 4 years later?

Yes I did... But there's an option if you wanted to pay the interest before completion is also fine.
I'm taking the loan from Maybank.

the overall façade looks like an apartment, sorry to say.
it is fully white where the middle of the building is painted in green.

the outlook and facilities are not reli fantastic but the layout and price are very tempting.. i like their layout..

block C only left ground floor ( 3 units) and level 23A( few units)

Did you buy any unit there?

Not the condo but Ken Jimbaran

Wow... I saw they are building in progress... When is the expected completion date?

Supposed to be sometimes next year, looks like it might be earlier than the promised Q2 delivery date

MEan we can choose start paying 4 years later after completion ?
Cause the SA told me need to pay interest when start build up and is base on how many % completion.
Newbie here

It is only for Maybank. They have this package where they factor in your interest during construction period, into your total loan amount and you will only start paying after completion.

Anybody know when is the launch?

The retaining wall of the neighboring site collapsed due to soil erosion of the river. Subsequent repair works to strengthen the sides made by the local council and billed to other party.
Sub sales of ken 3 units in demand and at premium $

Yeap, Ken 3 going for 650-900 depending on size. Quite crazy

any info on the next launch of the second block ?

Every single person who buy for own stay or sell later make extra profit.

High demand for ken 1, ken 2, ken 3 but limited supply of unit.

Block B already opened for booking about a month back. It was more than half booked 2 weeks back. Price is ~5% more than the first block.

Because of the location I suppose.

Well, for own stay it's just paper value loh.

Anyone signed the SPA yet for the first block?

I booked for block B and pending housing loan now. How abt u?

Block C. Loan approved. Waiting to sign S&P. Which side u booked? Facing the pool?

Btw, I am booking a unit at Block A since End of Feb 2014. Loan approved at April.
Since then, I keep on follow up with Ken on the launching date, so can sign the S&P.
But to-date, they keep on stating will be launch soon, soon soon.. until now is close to end of June already

I bet they are waiting to have half of their units (Block B&C) fully book only release the launching date??


CaptainAmalaysia

Block A? Block C you meant? The first block that was opened for booking is Block C. Last I heard, Block C was almost fully booked except the penthouses and those low units facing the car park. Block B was like half filled but that was like 3 weeks back.

How's block B prices compared to block C?

About 5% increase for my same exact unit in Block B. Not too sure if it applies to the whole range.

This post has been edited by tifosi: Jun 23 2014, 11:30 AM

Sorry, Ya. Mine is Block C.
Which means most likely they will be only official launch the condo (to sign the S&P) after get most of the booking....

I have a pip on the construction ground from hole between the zink partition.
Nothing has been done. Is still a flat empty land..

Regards,

CaptainAMalaysia

Thanks.

Beside got a lot low cost flats,sad

I think that's the same with most developments, some sort of quota to fill by the developer I think.

All part of the state government requirements to cater cross section of the population and community. No issue as the condominiums are gated and guarded (G&G) with house rules in maintenance and security management. Committee members and office-bearers are elected from resident owners to supervise the management company.

block C is jus next to the flat ?

Block C is the nearest. A is the furthest.

hi bro & sis, newbies and looking around for property...any advise on condo or 2strey at ken rimba for invest?

Depends on your affordability - single or combined undertaking of bank loan.

Only Legian houses from phase 1 completed & available in secondary market. Understand from agents that current sales transacted around RM630k. My niece doing her S&P soon for house bought at RM620k. Next 9 months, interested purchasers expect to see steep increase before GST in April 2015 and the increase in demand for strategically located, modern and gated houses like ken rimba.
Phase 2 houses expected for handover after Jun' 15. Their average 30% price increase over their original prices will also impact greatly on the secondary market sale prices of Legian houses. I am expecting Legian houses to be sold above RM720k - RM740k easily.

Condo in Block C mostly taken up by middle aged couples and families. Units in Block B progressively taken up.
Current average selling prices per unit at different floors average RM500k. Ground works for the 3 blocks should start in 2015.
36 months to completion and handover in 2018. By then, condo unit could be priced around RM600k & rental around RM1,800 p.m. It might be more, with the complete development of shopping mall, amusement park, township next door in i-city which is across the federal highway, established lrt link in i-city to bandar untama, improved commuter train services in padang jawa to kl sentral, transportation hub, proposed abolish of toll collection along federal highway, hospitals, colleges & universities in central shah alam, subang jaya, kota damansara, etc.

The surrounding infra-struture from here to shah alam, petaling jaya, damansara - sprint highway, kl appeals to most people who commutes daily between home and college, work place and shopping.

My 25 year old niece has done her homework and sees the potential in this area mid-tern and long term

It is never too early when to start your plans to invest.

hi all

Planning to buy the pool villa for own stay , any advise?

It's a tough decision choosing between Jimbaran/Legian and the pool villa. For those who enjoys condo facilities, the pool villa is certainly a very attractive prospect. I like the concept where you get to park your car right in front of your own "ground floor" while the middle floor opens up to the facilities.

The per square foot price for the pool villa is actually cheaper or about the same as the condo so for those who wants to stay, pool villa is a great choice, though if you're looking for rental then that might not be as good an option.

Second that. I see the place to have good potential to grow. Stone throw to iCity, good access to highways (Federal, NKVE, LKSA) and also KTM direct to KL Sentral. Might have LRT in future also.

I missed the boat for Legian and Jimbaran few years back and now sub sale is beyond my affordability.
Would had definitely love to have landed instead of condo.

Pool villa is nice but you are paying 800K+ for 3r 2b in a 'condo'. I would go for landed if I've the money.

This post has been edited by tifosi: Jun 29 2014, 10:01 PM

Wanted to get a unit there and visited the show unit 2 weeks back. Observations:

1. The pool villa is directly beside the KTM track (noisy and less privacy) All pool units are facing the track.
2. Block A is beside the flats.. As a matter of fact all 3 blocks aren't far from the flats.
3. Commercial in Ken Rimba fail
4. Build quality of terrace homes is sub par (read the other ken thread to see for urself). Wire fencing.
5. Condo layout not too good (rooms small kitchen big) V residensi 2 btr layout.
6. Swimming pool looks reli good so the facilities at the condo will be/should be great.

That's all

#2 Yes, it's quite near but I'm ok with it because you are not facing them. I don't think you will be able to see those apartments if your units are facing iCity direction.
#3 I prefer this way as I don't want a full commercial center in my residential area. Just enough to do your grocery and some simple tasks enough d.
#4 Worried about this but I hope will turn out alright.
#5 True, but I'm ok because I spend most of the time in living room normally based on my current habit. The bathrooms is too huge as well. Should make the bathrooms smaller.

Yeah, many units facing I-City not taken up.. better view of the City of Lights will be from level 15. With the Jewel coming up, your view might be alot better.

Thanks all Bro & Sis! great info!! seem like majority here is owner! heheheh...went to sales office ytday and saw the show unit....Nice and straight forward! easy to clean the house especially for a ppl like me = lazy do house keeping! hahahaha.....took a unit facing i-city but may change to pool villa...if my loan can approved!! hehehehe....the pool villa really damn...GREAT! my dream house!

tell us if u get the pool villa okk.. the view should be great!! is the pool villa cheaper than ur i-city unit on a PSF basis?

PSF basis I believe the pool villa is even less than the condo.

Thanks everyone

Would prefer a landed but subsale prices are high ,especially downpayment , and looking for nearer location .Wanted a bigger unit then a condo , and the pool villa price quite reasonobale

Have concerns about security as well with the flats nearby ,hoping in 4 years surrounding area more developed

looked at I-city ,very expensive PSF , small unit as well , hopefully for long term really good investment

This post has been edited by sunshine82: Jun 30 2014, 07:16 PM

Actually this Ken developer subsidies company call Genesis is very good and very efficient. for example, i yet to make my Jun maintenance fee, today they already bar my access card. This is the only thing i can see they really do their job efficiency.

Which block and which floor?

It's 1st July and winter here. Having a great holiday!

Sharing my concern as a resident owner in ken rimba, I believe there are other pending issues.

To my understanding, all property management in commercial and residential locations will impose an interest charge on outstanding collection as stated in the T&C. After attempted phone calls and with no response, the management will then send out official note to bar access card or prevent entry to the premises.

SOPs apply to ease any conflict between purchasers/tenants and the staff.

Can anyone correct me, if I am wrong.


Xo

I think you are right. The reason I am yet to make my payment is that my lawyer is doing the MOT process (subsales unit) and she advice me not to make any payment 1st. So what I can see from here management side can really act extremely fast to take the action for this matter.

Surveyed the site early this morning. Inspected layout of the scale model and show house of condo. Agreeable with overall design and landscape of the recreation floor which includes the badminton court, kids play pen, gym, children wading pool, main swimming pool and a reading corner. Villa residents just need to step out their doorstep to access the whole area w/out any fuss. Works out well for parents concern of their young children safety. When they get hungry, back to the house for a snack within minutes. The master b/room and second room is above the living & dining areas facing the recreation area.
#1.Yes, the commuter train whisk by behind the back of the villas at intervals; KTM does not operate between 11pm to 6am. KTM reported getting newer models and the trains are much more silent than 10 years ago. No loss of privacy to villa residents as the shades for the kitchen and third b/room can be drawn down. There is the extended perimeter wall covering the whole complex to prevent intruders into the compound. Entry/exit for every person and vehicles is at the guard-house, where screening is done.
#2. The apartment buildings next door are sited adjacent to Block C. Impossible for their residents to look in directly at the Block C interior from their homes. Again, the extended perimeter wall surrounding the project prevent any unauthorized entry. Added security for condo residents includes regular walk about guard patrols. Owners & residents could propose CCTV coverage at strategic locations.
#3. You have my vote in this; banks, different eateries, laundry shops, bakery stalls, agency offices. Most of us shop at Big Aeon, Tesco, etc.
#4. Basic fittings given; usually owners prefer to install own choice of quality locks, bath accessories, etc.
#5. For us, the bath rooms are a luxury after a long day at work.
#6. In comparison to other sites I have visited, this neighborhood is a bargain. End of the day, it's all about affordability.

The problem is not about facing the apartments but rather being very near to them or looking at them everytime u drive in. It's not a pretty sight mind you. The road/surroundings outside of Ken rimba isn't too good either (heard the housing area there isn't safe).

Apart from that, almost everything else is good and it has a residential title so u'll be saving quite a bit of money compared to serviced apartments.