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DAMANSARA FORESTA
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1 playground designed by Nature. 1 unique lifestyle.

1,800 metres of jungle walk. 3,000 trees.

1 Chance to make it Yours.

May 2014




Like a flawless diamond that meets stringent 4C standards, life at FORESTA meets its own 4F standards: (1) Forest environment that juxtaposes modernity for a lifestyle that is the envy of many; (2) Facilities that redefine the meaning of unbeatable convenience; (3) First-class standards in quality, design and finishing that pamper all senses; and (4) Financially-sound investment for potential high returns and growth.

Damansara Foresta, Bandar Sri Damansara




Its entire masterplan covers a development of 12 towers of 36-storey condominums and will be carried out in 3 or 4 phases over a period of eight to ten years. The sales launch for first two of four blocks in Foresta Phase 1 was held in January 2012 and is expected to generate a GDV in excess of RM1.5 billion.



Set in the midst of 42 acres of lush natural greenery, Damansara Foresta is conceptualised with the aim towards maximum preservation of the existing greenery with a showcase of outdoor facilities such as jungle track, tea house, fruits cabana, flying fox, bird sanctuary, canopy walk and many more, the developer is committed to set a new benchmark for this development.


More blocks coming:



This post has been edited by accetera: Mar 29 2022, 11:38 AM

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how many units you bought here?

Looks like L&G will launch elements phase 2 faster than Foresta phase 2

Good for foresta phase 1 owners to have longer time for market to absorb the supply if vp is as scheduled at around dec 2015

The big question now is when phase 1 is vp, to what extent will the promised forest facilities be ready and it's quality?

Look like block A roof is still not completed yet.

MRT line #2 - good for BSD.




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Any sources on the location of the station in sri damansara?

Rumour damansara avenue lobbying but from the map does not look like it

As of now, near 8trium.

Waiting to see TA Global can make more magic or not.

I will say the station may not near to 8trium n avenue. I'm predict the station will be at the opposite of the road which near the Sri damansara factory area. (plot of land at the used car or furniture shop or the shop sell plant/gardening)

If TA offer to contribute to build the station easily at RM50 million, no problem

Then recover from sale of project...

I heard got extra car park for sale in foresta soon.

This is what I m being told as well

don't think L&G will let the good opportunity away for the station, 8tium will be the best place for SD.

plus the DUKE2 , hope fully can reduce the traffic from MRR2 toward SD from Kepong

let see wat will be the coming announcement by Govt, but actually there is no difference for foresta important is there will a station in sri damansara.

Foresta is not a "mrt property" and it doesn't leverage on it to sell. It's more like the icing of the cake.

The subsequent phases have smaller podiums. It will be interesting to see how the design going to be.

Foresta is so high up at the hill how to have MRT lah...

Any latest site pics?

Subsequent phases although with smaller podium but also have less towers...hope they will come up with interesting design becoz of its height, foresta is quite visible from 360 degrees

There is a growing interest among on the younger generation on high rise residential building especially for the strategic location.

Those building designed with more durable materials coupled with good management will be favored for years to come.

anyone know the route of the new DUKE2??

Inside the unit can't have 360 degree view.
But the roof top garden on each block possible!

pm me please for details

even if you have 2 units per floor, your view is limited to 90 degree.

if you have one unit per floor, your view is limited to 180 degree.

if you want to have 360 degree, you need to combine the two penthouses from 2 block into one unit.

What i meant was as foresta is so high up, people at lower level from 360 degree around it can see foresta

Driving from sungai buloh to jalan duta on plus highway can see foresta standing high up also

hw much starting price and sqft?

just Google you can get the detail

http://dukehighway2.blogspot.com/

thanks bro...it seems like not connecting direct to bdr sri d'sara, just from the mrr2 interchange

Latest update...


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Thanks bro for the pictures...
Looks like Block A already topping up at level 35...

This post has been edited by calvinyeap: Jun 3 2014, 10:24 AM

NIce! It's going to be a BEAUTY!

Hi, i just heard recently from my friend that the owner need to pay Forest Maintenance Fees (around RM300) in future based on the Sales Person. Anyone can confirm on it?

per annum or monthly ? or one-time pay?

Already need to pay monthly maintenance fee for the 14xx unit at RM0.25 psf at RM350 still need to pay some more?

How come no such thing mentionbefore we sign S&P?

Is it not developer duty to maintain the forest which is not under the master title of phase 1 as previously represented to the buyers. If it is not common property under the Building & Common Property Act, do they have the legal right to charge?

Let's fight...

Block C so slow one...hope it does not affect the common vp target date of dec 2015

Let's fight

Heard only... Where the source... If really happen df no need to sell d ...
So many buyer or owner here no one heard before pun...

It's a confusion definitely, it's condo maintenance fee instead of forest.

It make sense to charge the owner if it is a private forest, but this is a public one, make no sense at all. Again, could be just rumors from no where.

Yalo... I also never hear before...

For public area since owner have paying the cukai pintu dan cukai tanah the cost should inclusive all the maintenance for infra & environment.
But if during the construction for the entire project the forest have not handover to MBPJ as public area it should under developer maintenance.
As it is still private property and it should under developer own cost to maintain the forest than it is make sense.

Great shots taken during early morning. Thanks for sharing



This post has been edited by 1282009: Jun 4 2014, 09:04 PM

By the way, looking at 1 of the pictures, why the balcony is concrete design instead of full glass panel?

Whatever maintenance fees; Even if it is stated in our contract but it is not a norm, it is the duty of the developer to make known to us start from the beginning before we sign the S&P. Otherwise it is not bona fide business.

ya oh... you notice that..

full glass panel is nice as you get a clear view of the surroundings...But maintenance is a pain..
aesthetically it does look better though.

From the picture of the scale model at sales gallery, the balcony is definitely glass

How come they change spec...glass is more expensive wor...are they trying to pull a fast on us...

https://www.facebook.com/DamansaraForesta/p...?type=3&theater

Not only nicer looking from outside but also looking out from inside. Imagine u sit in your living hall and can look through balcony glass to see forest view (for pool view units lah)...

The bedrooms should also be full glass panel, right?

Please refer to the attached photo. You mean the clouded portion?

I would think that somebody needs to zoom in and take a closer picture before any conclusion could be made.

It could must well be some sort of protection paper that cause it to look like concrete from afar.


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Just curious, the higher/upper units - will they be able to see the LDP toll?

Looking good

Yup that is the part I was referring to. I might drop by this weekend to have a closer look ..

Can't recall any concrete railing designed that way. Especially with such a big opening, it is hazardous. And the old balustrade railing is totally out of fashion and does not suit the facade of the building at all.

Only more glass will make the facade looks impressive and it will be a very good advertisement at high ground for subsequent phases

The scale model and show unit shows glass balcony

Hope the developer don't spoil it...

Do update us with your findings ya...

Believe those should be framingg for the glass panels.

Pls take a look at asking price of Azelia, DA before vp

http://www.iproperty.com.my/property/searc...&rmp=100&sby=ap

Asking rental for the Azelia 3 rooms 1345 sf ranges from RM2800 to RM3200. Can Foresta fetch RM3000 rental after vp??

http://www.iproperty.com.my/property/searc...au=&ns=1&sby=ap

Would think that Damansara Foresta price would stay strong due to the following reasons:-

1) Unique design - with those jungle trekking, special designed park opposite the development.

2) the very few freehold land left in the area.

3) Award winning - best residential tower.

4) Expanding Damansara development attracting more local and foreigners.

1) Unique design - with those jungle trekking, special designed park opposite the development.
For people that really enjoy/appreciate nature - yeap, but otherwise not really


2) the very few freehold land left in the area.
got one, but damn pricey


3) Award winning - best residential tower.
it may look and sound great - but its not completed,no surprise if the finish product is a tad bit different? no opportunity to even try-out the facilities yet
*touch wood* if unlucky,once completed with tenant staying - later sini bocor, sana koyak..you never know. I mean, even if developer promise 100% top quality, no way to keep an eye on all the workmanship from sub-con..too earlier to claim "best res. tower" imo


4) Expanding Damansara development attracting more local and foreigners.
BSD gonna be maximized di after that, massive jam every weekday morning(go work)..might be a turn-off to some, but investors will buy and sell, as they always do

I am more than willing to rent if can get RM3000 rental, this translate into > 6% rental yield for early birdies.

Agreed! 36,000 per annual plus capital increasing !
But also depend on that time is it market crisis?!

Ppl/tenant needs a shelter to live even in the bad market.
Economic crisis doesn't stop marriage, new family creation, population growth and inflow of rural ppl to urban looking for jobs.

Can offer lower rent when it happens

Yes, Crisis = Job less, Cut salary, Difficult collect rental, reduce rental rate, difficult to sell.

In terms of residential property, I would think that the apartment/condo/residence with small build-up could be hit first. I would consider those property as higher risk.

A lot of ppl has bought this sort of properties because of the low entry level. Some might not have evaluated whether there is such a need in the market.

But then again, i believe that whatever crisis we are talking should be short-live(maybe 2-3 years) in my opinion.

This post has been edited by GangHo: Jun 7 2014, 10:49 PM

Investment n rental value depends on lots of factors of the project itself as well as vs its competitors catering to the same clientele group. Location, amenities, local demographics, rental n subsale price, demand vs supply etc. Size is only one factor

For foresta, 928 units of 3 rooms family size. So bachelor, single expat, just married couple n those without 3k budget etc are ruled out. Unlikely to be cash flow positive for late buyers. Hopefully at least 50% own stayers upon 1st year of vp. Perhaps can attract more sri damansara residents or their second generation to switch from intermediate terrace to condo with facilities.

Forsee lower value for block A side facing phase 2 as after vp will be staring at the construction n block D facing highway n west sun

Totally agree with you.

It's just that i feel that the supply for small units have been too many and that market might not be able to absorb it. The last time i checked on Scott Garden, it was really empty.

This post has been edited by GangHo: Jun 8 2014, 10:40 PM

Here a closer look to clarify your query...

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Thank you, that clears my doubt

Thanks for the picture, looking good

Starting to make way for phase 2 seem?



This post has been edited by Skyvi: Jun 10 2014, 12:23 AM

Block progress update until 7th June:
Block A = 35 floors
Block B = 28 floors
Block C = 12 floors
Block D = 23 floors

1.5 years to go...

So the conclusion there will be glass panels for the balcony, right?

I'm not making conclusion, it is just my view.

I never touch the smaller units.

This is because I feel that there is no so many local rich singles that would purchase those units. This is more to luxury lifestyle.

As for the bigger units, the husband and wife for the sake of the family will fork out the money to purchase a "home". it is a basic need.

This post has been edited by GangHo: Jun 10 2014, 01:05 AM

As obviously shown, yes indeed.

will block a VP first? or Block A,B,C,D VP together?

We have discussed this matter in earlier tread. I would think that the developer has got its own planning but they will not commit any final date at this moment. The most diplomatic answer is," check your S&P agreement"

If the construction is on/ahead of schedule, of course handing over all at the same time would be best. However, nobody will know until the end whether the contractor will complete the works on time. Or they might face problem fulfilling authority requirement.

All blocks sharing the same amenities.
So all will be vp together.

All 4 block together lah...they all share the same access and common properties

Master plan showing phase 2

Look like they are able to make it on time.

This is the entire plan for all 4 phases if not wrong

Yes, total 12 towers. Phase 2 lowest density with 2 towers

That day someone mention about the balcony .. Is not totally glass but with steel to sokong.

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Block A & B definitely will be hand over at same time since S&P is signed on same timing too. Block C or D might be later though, as developer would like to avoid LAD, they will hang over even when common facilities not yet complete provided road access & car park is done. Others area to be continue for touch up...just my 2cents.

If I'm planning for the works, I would assign more resources to finish up the podium, car parks and common facilities and less resources on block C and D as there is still time.

At the end of the day, it is upto L&G whether they wish to build up a good reputation to spur the sales of subsequent phases

If you were to calculate the ratio of the podium footprint versus tower size, Phase 2 is not the lowest density.

For residential land, the authorities control by maximum number of units per acre

For Phase 1, 928 units over about 13 acres so that's about 70 over units per acre

Doubt that the developer will not max max to the maximum units

Maybe Phase 2 will even be higher than the 37 levels of Phase 1 if it's still 8 units per floor to keep the privacy

Not forgetting that Phase 2 land is actually lower than Phase 1

how are the elevators like, public(open to all resident) or private(only for the particular block/floor/unit)?

Technically developer got 1 APDL for the entire phase 1, APDL = advertising permit and developing licence. This licence starts on the same day and will be ended on the same day, when developer submit for vacant possession they need to make sure all units are ready as 1 development. The authority will access the entire development in one go when approving the vp, not block by block.

If block A and B handovered to home purchasers without the common facilities ready like swimming pool, gym, landscaping, playground, car parks (which all 4 blocks sharing the same building but different floor), then purchasers can file complains to the tribunal on the above matter. The amount safe on LAD is insignificant compared to pay the compensation imposed by tribunal.

Furthermore vp can't be obtained if block C and D still under construction due to safety reasons. This development is under Schedule H, unlike those under commercial title like ED, ES where vped given without common facilities ready.

My 2 cents

So you are basically saying that phase 2 will be even higher density if the developer keeps 8 units per floor.

They might go for bigger unit(i.e. 2000 sq-ft or bigger). That would help to reduce the density.

Density is measured by no of units over the size of footprint. Based on below info, total 452 units so not sure about the land size and if its about 50% of phase 1, the density is about the same. Per tower is 226 units. If 226 units over 8 units per floor, that's 28 storey. Plus carpark maybe 3 storey, that would be 31 storey high. But this is duplex so it cannot be (28*2)+4 = 59 storey. So there should be more than 8 units per floor becoz for a 1200 duplex unit, it could be 700 sf lower and 500 sf upper.


The Foresta Phase 2, consisting two condominium towers of 452 units, has a target gross development value of RM500mil. “The units are between 1,200 sq ft (sf) to 2,000 sf and while we have not finalised the selling price as it will be launched a year from now, we’re estimating a range from RM700 per sf.”

Very clear analysis. Thanks! Totally agree with what you said above.

From naked eye, i judge that phase 2 footprint is less than 50% of phase 1.

This post has been edited by GangHo: Jun 11 2014, 12:44 PM

there is some correction, for residential area the density is base on the population per acre. Standard is 400 org / acre. All majlis do hav tolerance for how many people per unit but as standard is 5/unit.
So just an example:

for phase 1 total land will be 13 acre
density allow for residential will be 400 people / acre
number people / unit will be 5

= 13 acre x 400 /5
= the max unit will be around 1040.

this is a norm for calculation just sharing. u all may try other project it wont be much difference.

back to the phase 2 if the unit is 452
than the land size will be 452 x 5 /400 = around 5.65 acre

so if the developer tell u his project is low density than it should have much much less than 400/acre if not it is tipu nia.