Drop by look look and end up putting booking fee for a C2 unit last week.
Waiting for loan now

Block A

My initial plan is to look at Duplex but somehow when I'm on the site visit, the unit looks so small, especially the living area behind the staircase.
I've also visited Type B (a bit small, looks too normal for me) and Type C1 (double volume is the selling point) but due to C1 layout being "L" shape(living, kitchen, dining), the impression that the unit gives me is crampy area.

Back to showroom and the sales agent bring me to see C2, which is the straight layout (living, kitchen, dining) and I prefer this kind of layout. That's why I've chosen C2

The rest basically almost the same thing

Finally got my SPA signed.

Last unconfirmed message are CCC to be obtained by October, then VP should be around 2-3 months later

I think the discount quite standard 10% +10%

From what I see bridged to the hill is for Seresta only. Foresta have the similar jungle trail on the same slope of hill but it's not connected.
The only way outsider can come in is they hike the forest Not sure what kind of security they will place in order to prevent them tho.

Here's my simple honest answer :

1. I'm very familiar with this area (even I'm not living in it. I'm living just beside this Sri Damansara). I've eat my breakfast/dinner for the last 20 years here
2. I prefer the traffic settings. I always compared it to Desa Park City (I don't like to go home stuck in jam together with majority that doesn't live there)
3. Nature view (I've bought the hill view. Not the city view. But the city view is not bad also)
4. My son's school nearby
5. Nearby settings (Not too far or too close from convenience store)
6. 6/7 units per floor
7. Low dense (200+ per block)

Below are my 2 cents worth of personal opinions. (If offended, I'm sorry)

I know nowadays 9 out of 10 SA or developer will try to win you guys over by bombarding all the "quotes" and "conveniences", mainly because they target investor. Reason being investor look at numbers. They don't bother whether the place got 10,000 units high dense, etc. As long as rental can yield profit or break even = guaranteed sales close.

Own stay buyers = fussy buyers. They will view units, take time to consider, ask a bunch of questions and most likely will not even bother putting down booking.

I've view few projects and let me put down my opinions here

1. Damansara Central Park - I don't like the master plan. It's too high dense for own stay. I don't want sacrifice everything else for conveniences. The waterfall? The SA told me it's not man made, but only available when raining. (Who da heck view waterfall when it's raining?) The large park? It's a public park. (Imagine the outside traffic coming in, then imagine Kepong Metro Park by MRR2). The mistakes they do is they suddenly bring up multiple projects with almost similar layout.

2. Mahogany Residences - Layout too small for me.

3. Alstonia (Rahman Putra) - Low Dense, Resort style. Entire surrounding not bad. But the traffic is bad. Especially there's only 1 road leading in/out

4. EcoWorld Grandeur (Puncak Alam) - Because the SA is the developer itself, the SA don't even want layan me. End up me myself have to ask the SA for brochure (WTF ). Aside from this, the project is already nearing final phase. Clubhouse no swimming pools and this is a big no-no.

Of course this is all my opinions only. Take it if your feel ok. If offended just ignore this post entirely.

It all boils down to whether u want conveniences (go down can shopping mall/eat type of mixed development) or the other way around.

@ry8128 i suggest you book an appointment for the site visit if it's still available.

The site visit to actual units are the one that changed my mind from "not interested" to "damn interested"

you can pm me also if you want. I can pm you the SA agent's phone number i dealt with.

If I'm not mistaken, Ativo is around priced around RM1000 per square feet. If you bought Ativo, you might need to suffer for 2-5 years (probably) while they construct their alternative main road and also their other phases.

Azelia Residence are a victim while exiting the residence and now Ativo joined in as entrance vitcim at the Ativo Plaza there.
TA Global should think of this issue first before starting another phase. haha

Everyday I passby haha...
Can say that it got progress but slow. My SPA also stuck at developer site for 1 month+ liao. Called up the lawyer last week and they are actually in the midst of renewing their license.

Gonna give them another call at September again.

At first I thought they have done the painting looking afar from outside. But seems like they have yet to do so.

Progress so far

Eh? the previous group created not active already?
I'm contacted the group owner but I'm lacking my S&P picture lol.

Mah neeckkkk haha.

Taken from Foresta right?

Hopefully can be completed and VP fast haha.
If timing right can celebrate next year CNY in but chances are damn slim

If I'm not mistaken

Type B all faces the NS highway. only the 2nd room's windows are either facing Foresta, or in between Block A and B

The only 1 that can benefit all the views are Block B type B-07. Overall all still able to enjoy the Sri Damansara City View

This post has been edited by temptation1314: Sep 19 2022, 02:30 PM

Wow suddenly thread so alive.

For me the side view or not is not an issue for either C1 or C2 because the most important view for me is from balcony. (Master bedroom / Bedroom 2 gets the same view also)
I spend more time sitting in living room than bedroom. And most of the time I won't open the curtain in the room due to privacy also.

Of course C1 08 at Tower B are the best but what if there's another high-rise coming up beside Seresta?

If you have extra bullet (not spare!) to shoot go ahead, otherwise don't stretch.

Progress outlook today compared to almost 1 month ago

Just received a message from the developer today to request info for Electricity Supply Application

Yeah quite slow.
I'm still waiting my S&P to be signed by them.

Maybe will call law firm again to ask in 1-2 weeks time

I think broadband wise KL Selangor are quite matured already.
The problem is the mobile connection recently very bad after they discontinued their 3G broadcast.

Yeah, everyday I use LDP go work also see Hampton and the rest all slow
Hampton also promised Q4 2022 VP but their constructions crane have been stagnant there for months not working

On a positive note, more time to survey for furniture.
Still torn between getting ID or not.

Found a lot ID but most of them are not flexible.

Most likely will end up DIY. The only one needed help is wardrobe + tv cabinet

Mine are C2
I think you can engage ID now, because by the time you got VP, getting and ID mans you need to wait 6 more months before you can move in.

Whole process most makan time is the design. Unless you not fussy type the ID ppl cincai design and you OK with it. Haha.
Constructions and purchasing furniture normally not that much time taken.