@dzi921,
Just keep an 'active' look out for something that interests you in the papers - when you see something you like you can reconsider your options. No point rushing into purchasing something just for the sake of satisfying your wife or whoever else it might be

@Pai,
Actually, by keeping an active lookout for properties, you're just giving yourself more options:-
1) You'll have sufficient time to see / look into the area you're purchasing
2) You'll know what you want in a house
3) You'll be able to ensure the house is suitable to your need
4) You may have more choices to choose from only because you now can afford something you couldn't afford 3 years ago? *grins*

I don't think it's got anything to do with knowing the estimate sale price [unless it's a developed area we're talking about]

@dzi921,
DPC is under the jurisdiction of DBKL. The LDP marks the border between KL & Selangor. Also BU has always been under the jurisdiction of Selangor, not DBKL.

PS: I find DPC maintenance cost a little too pricey, don't u all think so?

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Sep 24 2007, 06:25 PM

@billytong,
I wouldn't say DPC is the most prestigious development in KL - i have my doubts if it'll even make it into the Top 10. But if compared to other developments within the Kepong/Manjalara/Jinjang area, it probably tops the list.

Also, most new developments today offer guarded community living with a few offering gated community living. New/current launched Challis townhouses by Sunway Damansara is apparently a gated community; and so is Damansara Lagenda by Mah Sing but do developers or the Management really make the effort to keep it secured and safe or is it mere brochure talk? Is Tropicana considered guarded or gated? Or both? And is implementation of total security really possible or realistic?

My advise to all when looking at developments especially those with promises of being secured and safe due to it being within a gated community, is to also look into the real actual implementation of those promises. It really isn't too difficult (or expensive!) to fence up an entire development and build a security station at the entrance just to sell a few more houses.

Unless benchmarked against Sierramas (Tan & Tan) or Valencia (Gamuda), don't talk to me about safety / security of living within a gated community

@dr_luv,
Guarded areas are basically areas where there are guards stationed - notice the guards sitting at makeshift containers along the roads; like in BU, Tropicana, Sunway Damansara, etc.

Gated actually means the entire development is gated/fenced with a proper guardhouse at the entrance (think of condominium living).

@b00n,
With reference to gated, I actually *DO* expect the guardhouse and guardposts to be occupied by proper trained guards with actual/proper security measures implemented, and not merely for the sake of creating sales.

A couple of months ago I visited a friend at her new home [i don't remember the name of the development but it's in Puchong, nearer to Cyberjaya]. I was impressed with the entrance statement and the 'gated living' area but I wasn't too impressed with the security measures. I'll say the security measures at Glenmarie Court's much better.

It being a new development, the drive in was quite long and that wasn't too impressive either but in time to come, I'm sure it'll be better *grins* I don't pay too much attention to developments in that part of town as its location is not ideal to me