I am currently researching more about this condominium, Seri Maya at Setiawangsa.
It is less than 5km away from KLCC yet not as frequently mentioned compared to the likes of Mont Kiara, Cheras, Bangsar South properties..

Is it a good place to buy for either own stay or invest for rental income?
Any Seri Maya owners, can share the pros and cons of this place and if it is a good place to buy?

Excellent management. One of the better developments by Tan n Tan I think

If not mistaken mostly big size units there. Check how much the maintenance fees you need to fork out monthly.

Best one is kudalari. Owners all sitting in a pile of gold.

Seri maya i think walking distancw to jeletek station

traffic traffic like hell!!

I'm not a resident of that condo, but I do know of a friend who is staying there and she likes the facilities as it is well-maintained. The weird thing she noticed is that each unit uses the old-fashioned single unit air-conditioners instead of the split-unit types. Furthermore, the entrance for people to walk into the condo compound uses some 'rotating' barrier you see in amusement parks instead of a gate/door.

Either way, a well-managed condo is better than a badly managed one.

The other huge advantage is that it is next to the walkway connecting to the Jelatek LRT station. She can even hear the hustle of bustle of people going to the LRT every morning.

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This post has been edited by mafa2801: Jul 12 2017, 09:20 AM

oh not opposite Setiawangsa Station? next to "kampung warisan"?

Speaking of entrance point this place is Uber/Grab driver nightmare. We don't mind dropping/picking up at guardhouse but to enter will cause jam especially peak hour. Only got 1 lane and is only a small guardhouse. Visitor/Resident sharing same lane.
But we all know many passengers paying peanut but expect drivers to be send right to the door step of their unit if can.

I will say it is good for investment, not so much for own stay, as this condo is mostly rented out to middle easterners, africans, as well as local working professionals and expats, due to its close proximity to KLCC and walking distance to LRT station

Weird. My old condo (Robson Condominium) at Seputeh is also 2-lanes only (1 lane for entry, the other for exit), but so far I never encountered a 'jam' during peak hours. For Uber/Grabcar drivers, it's no issue to pickup me or anyone else here as the entrance to my condo's lobby is pretty clear for most of the day.

I did send my friend a few times back to Seri Maya but I always park outside the guardhouse to drop her off. Never drove in myself before, but never expected that many people driving to work in this condo aside from the LRT crowd, unless the delay is due to the condo guards asking a lot of questions to whoever is picking up/dropping off any resident there.

Try driving in to pick up. I would say is all down to the passenger attitude. Guard asking exact unit number to register apart from handing over your driving license. If the passenger is smart enough will info straight to the drivers. if not then you have to wait for the driver to start making calls at the guardhouse. haha.

I saw on Facebook 1-2 years back the condo owner protested against Duke phase 3 elevated highway which will be above the road facing the condo... is it still happening?

I wonder if it is a big issue? I want to buy that place because want to take lrt to work and all other places. Although my family own car, we really prefer public transportation and let others do the traffic stress job for us. Life is better with less stress on the road.

My other concern is whether seri maya is noisy?
I am currently living inside residential zone with big fields etc. Hardly hear car buzzing noises in the background.

How is it compared to Mont Kiara. Top up abit can consider mont kiara already

I agree. The community should encourage waiting for uber near to guardhouse for convenience for all. It is also a waste of time for passenger for the time taken for driver to enter the condo also.

Is it still the case today? I was hoping that the condo appeals to western expats who work in KL and their kids study in ISKL. Seri Maya looks abit like tropical/ resort styled which might attract them?

Yupe. I am comfortable between 1300-1500sq ft. Have to check on monthly maintenance fee like u mentioned

Anyone lives in condo that is like 200m away from highway? Like just outside your house. Is it an issue...

Jalan Jelatek is not a highway. Is just a busy main road full with cars at all times. That's all.

I am refering to this one... https://www.facebook.com/NoToDuke3/

It appears that there will be Duke phase 3 elevated highway which will be built on top of Jalan Jelatek...

Before putting the blame on the passengers/riders, try to put yourself in their shoes. What if they are not aware of the security requirements for visitors to enter the condo (especially the renters, homestay, etc.)? I'm sure if they keep on receiving calls frequently to state the unit no. and which block, they'll get the hint, but did Uber/Grab ever issue an email to all their users to do this? Don't know about the rest, but as a rider of both services, I certainly did not receive any such email from them. Only when I posted in this thread, then I am aware of this inconvenience.

Secondly, would anyone like to stand outside the hot sun/rain to wait for the car to arrive? I'm sure some wouldn't mind, but most will. And what about those carrying heavy items/luggages? Wouldn't that be inconvenient for them? And there are also times when the Uber/Grab driver will be stuck in the jam if the request came in during peak hours or if there happens to be some incident along the way which will set them back at 15 - 20 min at worst. If I have to wait that long for the driver to arrive, I'd rather wait inside my condo unit until he/she arrives to the front of the condo.

And fyi, at the condo where I'm staying, the guards here won't go as far as to ask which block and unit I'm staying in. Whoever comes in, just tell them you're picking up someone, then they'll let you in to park near the lobby.