@brunohuproperty I feel this statement is a bit misleading to be honest, we definitely cannot ignore the built up factors/unit types etc. You do make some fair points on estimation and your assumption between the two projects. Firstly maintenance fee comparison should be based on total number of sqft occupied and not total unit numbers because you are paying per sqft to maintain a certain amount of sqft, so a realistic comparison would be:

SXpphire unit type:

1001 sqft X 91 units = 91,091 sqft
1173 sqft x 46 units = 53,958 sqft
1572 sqft x 46 units = 72,312 sqft
1722 sqft x 46 units = 79,212 sqft

we are looking at a total of 296,573 sqf, 32 floors, 12 facilities
Acrxz unit type:

*disclaimer: I'm not exactly sure what the actually number of unit per unit type so i'm gonna give Acrxz an advantage in my assumption. Usually condos are majority smaller unit but i will take a middle average as a conservation estimate according to the info you have shared*

Unit includes 978, 950, 753 sqft sizes
according to what is mentioned in this group total units are 685, and 38 facilities over 47 floors.

If I take the average between all the sized we are looking at an average of 893.6 or 894 sqft give or take.
894 sqft x 685 (total units) = 612,390 sqft
So summary comparison:
Sxpphire: 296,573 sqft of revenue across 32 floors and 12 facilities
Acrxz: 612,390 sqft of revenue across 47 floors and 38 facilities

Ratios:

SQFT revenue ratio: about 1:2
Floor height differece: 9 floors
facilities difference: more than 1:2 ratio with Acrxz having 26 more facilities than Sxpphire.
maintenance per floor ratio: Acrxz = 13,029 sqft/floor vs Sxpphire = 9,267 sqft/floor
so if you look at these data points, it is not as clear cut as to simply say the ratio between the two development is 1:3. there's a lot to consider, such as:

- Total sqft: yes there is a 1:2 difference so any deficit in revenue will lead to increase in management fee
- Maintenance per floor ratio: since it's Sxxphire lower, it will require slightly lower revenue to maintain each floor
- Facilities: extra facilities = extra maintenance cost which will be drawn from maintenance fee.
- Total potential revenue generation = 612,390sqft x RM0.38 = RM232,708 per month vs 296,573sqft x 0.4 = RM118,629(based on current Maintenance fee)

other things to consider:
- Total number of lifts (dense vs low-dense usage will impact lift performance and maintenance schedule)
- Number of staff/wear and tear per floor
- pool/facility size (e.g: larger infinity pool on roof = high chance of complication = high maintenance cost)
- Facilities type and maintenance requires (38 facilities doesnt mean more maintenance depending on what type of facilities. if it's a pool or some water pavillion those are costly to maintain, if it's just a room super low maintenance cost)
given all these data points its easy to see that the comparison is really not clear cut. because yes, generally speaking Acxruz can pull in more renenue/sqft, but it also has more floors to maintain and more facilities to maintain.

I hope this calculation can give a better understanding when giving consumers a more transparent data point for comparison regardless of which unit they prefer. any additional feedback are welcomed

@brunohuproperty I feel this statement is a bit misleading to be honest, we definitely cannot ignore the built up factors/unit types etc. You do make some fair points on estimation and your assumption between the two projects. Firstly maintenance fee comparison should be based on total number of sqft occupied and not total unit numbers because you are paying per sqft to maintain a certain amount of sqft, so a realistic comparison would be:

SXpphire unit type:

1001 sqft X 91 units = 91,091 sqft
1173 sqft x 46 units = 53,958 sqft
1572 sqft x 46 units = 72,312 sqft
1722 sqft x 46 units = 79,212 sqft

we are looking at a total of 296,573 sqf, 32 floors, 12 facilities
Acrxz unit type:

*disclaimer: I'm not exactly sure what the actually number of unit per unit type so i'm gonna give Acrxz an advantage in my assumption. Usually condos are majority smaller unit but i will take a middle average as a conservation estimate according to the info you have shared*

Unit includes 978, 950, 753 sqft sizes
according to what is mentioned in this group total units are 685, and 38 facilities over 47 floors.

If I take the average between all the sized we are looking at an average of 893.6 or 894 sqft give or take.
894 sqft x 685 (total units) = 612,390 sqft
So summary comparison:
Sxpphire: 296,573 sqft of revenue across 32 floors and 12 facilities
Acrxz: 612,390 sqft of revenue across 47 floors and 38 facilities

Ratios:

SQFT revenue ratio: about 1:2
Floor height differece: 9 floors
facilities difference: more than 1:2 ratio with Acrxz having 26 more facilities than Sxpphire.
maintenance per floor ratio: Acrxz = 13,029 sqft/floor vs Sxpphire = 9,267 sqft/floor
so if you look at these data points, it is not as clear cut as to simply say the ratio between the two development is 1:3. there's a lot to consider, such as:

- Total sqft: yes there is a 1:2 difference so any deficit in revenue will lead to increase in management fee
- Maintenance per floor ratio: since it's Sxxphire lower, it will require slightly lower revenue to maintain each floor
- Facilities: extra facilities = extra maintenance cost which will be drawn from maintenance fee.
- Total potential revenue generation = 612,390sqft x RM0.38 = RM232,708 per month vs 296,573sqft x 0.4 = RM118,629(based on current Maintenance fee)

other things to consider:
- Total number of lifts (dense vs low-dense usage will impact lift performance and maintenance schedule)
- Number of staff/wear and tear per floor
- pool/facility size (e.g: larger infinity pool on roof = high chance of complication = high maintenance cost)
- Facilities type and maintenance requires (38 facilities doesnt mean more maintenance depending on what type of facilities. if it's a pool or some water pavillion those are costly to maintain, if it's just a room super low maintenance cost)
given all these data points its easy to see that the comparison is really not clear cut. because yes, generally speaking Acxruz can pull in more renenue/sqft, but it also has more floors to maintain and more facilities to maintain.

I hope this calculation can give a better understanding when giving consumers a more transparent data point for comparison regardless of which unit they prefer. any additional feedback are welcomed

Hi all,

For those who are looking for investment/own stay and haven't decided which project to purchase. Feel free to visit Sapphire discussion. I personally find Sapphire is more attractive and I have shared a comprehensive findings there. Hope it can answer all your doubts.

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4681294/+80

This is a buyer market. I personally think that EXSIM is not really generous enough.

I am a Sapphire buyer. If you are interested, Please PM me i have a win win scheme which benefit you.

Ps I am not an agent/WCT developer. Peace~

The side that's circle out is the nearest to the LRT. Rest still not too near. 

https://pictr.com/images/2019/01/14/0TWgVP.png

Are you saying you do not recommend that highlighted area then?
But it seems like one of the fastest selling lots?

new account , positive tone hmmmmm

new account , positive tone hmmmmm

To be honest I think the only good thing about Arcuz is the facilities and Exsim name.

Location wise there are many project is facing highway as well, but the surrounding of Arcuz is basically not happening, abandoned factory etc.

Pricing is comparable to all the PJ project which is very high, around 750 to RM850psf, nothing much to be shoutout about.

Plus 18 units per floor is too much, you need to expect not all lift will be fully functional at all time.

To be honest I think the only good thing about Arcuz is the facilities and Exsim name.

Location wise there are many project is facing highway as well, but the surrounding of Arcuz is basically not happening, abandoned factory etc.

Pricing is comparable to all the PJ project which is very high, around 750 to RM850psf, nothing much to be shoutout about.

Plus 18 units per floor is too much, you need to expect not all lift will be fully functional at all time.

maybe it is the culture here that agent is not welcomed, any new member will be categorised as agent?

Seeing the competition there could be Sapphire agent and Arcuz agent vs here haha.

Nevertherless Sapphire win in density and nearer to Paradigm Mall.
Arcuz win in reputation, brand history and perhaps nearer to LRT 2&3.

These above is clearer advantages.

Everyone wants and preference is difference anyway. Some wanna investment, some wanna own stay. All have their own say

But I think Sapphire is not having bad reputation also right?
Since they are completed, any defect or issue should have raised up already.

Any arcuz owner group?