Has anyone heard of this project in Shah Alam? I went to see the show houses there recently and some of the build up areas where people have moved in. I was impressed with the overall layout of the area.

Was wondering what people think about it as I am interested in owning a house there someday. 

Setia Homes website

Setia Alam project is under their Klang Valley area.

I think this post is (manjit - it's your first post in lowyat) is not a very fair comment.
For the sake of clarity to other readers, perhaps a clearer picture could be obtained by viewing different parties of this long discussion, most of which manjit has been already involved.

Suggest to visit the already lengthy discussion here, and make your own conclusions:

http://forum.setiaalam.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=114&start=750

Hi dreamer, can you please clarify on 2 and 3. I'm sure everyone here would like to know.

Which part dreamer? North, south? the area nearer to jln meru?

If i show you a map of the area, can u spot the lower ground places?

The new foundations are different and again, becomes less relevant. If one really decides to get a place, would strongly suggest to look into the details, and rather than getting trapped in the generalizations. This will allow you to have enough information to make a good decision, avoid risks, and most importantly not lose opportunities.

Anyway to answer your question, refer to this map - although it is less relevant in new design - but if you want to buy something absolutely on higher ground - then it's a good reference:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3632/364197...0aa504e19_o.jpg

Here are some general statements common - which all turns out to be wrong!:

Dreamer,
I respect your opinions and comments. Again, I can only suggest to go into the details. But fair enough if you think Setia Alam isn't a good place. It's just different cups of tea
However, I don't think Setia has 20 years of residential land bank there - where did you get this from?

dreamer,

Thanks. I've seen those slides.

1) Setia Alam started somewhere in 2002/03. It's been about 7 years, and 1100 acres has been developed, and about 1100 acres left.
So I'm struggling to see how the remaning 1100 acres will last 20 years, since the first half only took 7 years. SA was also one of the few townships that has full road infrastructure during infact stages. E.g. NKVE link was there when only 10% of their land bank was developed?
So they have a reason to speed their development.

In comparison, e.g. Sime Darby builds their infrastructure only after their township matures.
E.g. Putra Heights, Denai Alam, USJ - took a very long time before roads were completed.
No right or wrong, both have different models of development.
But I think for house buyers they will prefer to have infrastructure ready, rather than infrastructure built after they shift in.

2) I see your point that one can wait a while longer before purchasing because there's land.
Fair enough, only maybe need to be careful that every new launch has seen prices increasing from 5-10%.
With Setia City's recent announcement, it's now becomes guess work how much the new undeveloped phases will rise in cost.
But since it's guess work, so it's best leaving it to the buyers to decide for themselves. But just be caution about the price risks you'll get into for waiting.

dreamer,
Was this also the basis of your decision for avoiding Subang/USJ houses during the 1990s because it has foundation issues?

That's just what 'manjitsingh' did, purchasing a second hand property.

kenny, don't mind the guy, he likes to give cryptic answers all the time.