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jmas
post Dec 2 2019, 07:14 PM

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QUOTE(wadepak @ Dec 2 2019, 06:59 PM)
actually what is the different service appt and normal appt?
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commercial title vs residential title, thats all

by right, in europe, “Serviced apartments” are commercial units, fully-furnished, with services such as housekeeping, room service, and concierge. They are usually rented out for short-term or long term to tourists, business travellers, or expats.
But in malaysia just another way to say, "We built this on commercial land, you will have to pay commercial rate. btw you will share the land with a mall, and sometimes a hotel"
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post Dec 2 2019, 07:25 PM

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QUOTE(viole @ Dec 2 2019, 07:23 PM)
So actually do we have housekeeping service here for service apartment?
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no, you get nothing other than higher maintenance cost.

I am always miffed by the way developer in Malaysia called it "Serviced Apartment".

But then, I recall nearby KLCC got a few REAL full Serviced Apartment, full service like a 5-stars hotel.
Except you bought the house instead of renting a room.

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post Dec 2 2019, 07:36 PM

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QUOTE(dares @ Dec 2 2019, 07:34 PM)
Actually my service apartment mentenen fees /sqft abang adik with my other normal apartment.

Also TNB bill can be converted to residential rate, just call up TNB and ask them to come inspect. The developer already did that for us.

All in all....not really a downside for me....dunno about others.
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how about Quit rent?
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post Dec 3 2019, 10:52 AM

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QUOTE(Neo8663 @ Dec 3 2019, 02:14 AM)
Almost go for service apartment
But check the maintenance rate, electricity rate
Im out.

Doesn't make sense at all for such place
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Maintenance rate similar to other apartment/condo go compare, electricity rate can convert to residential rate
problem is bigger on quit rent.
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post Dec 3 2019, 01:31 PM

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QUOTE(kyxxx @ Dec 3 2019, 11:20 AM)
is there such thing as service apartment, but at residential they charge you residential rate instead of commercial?
cause this is what i always heard from those sales people
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never heard of serviced apartment charging residential rate, only electricity rate can convert for some.
but things like quit rent (cukai pintu) will always be commercial rate


QUOTE(alanchong88 @ Dec 3 2019, 11:42 AM)
Heard it was around 0.25-0.33 per square feet last time which is not that much of a difference compared to current residential apartments.

To put it simple, maintenance fee (excluding sinking fund and quit rent) is basically the maintenance cost (facilities, cleaning, security) shared by the number of units in the development. Then, the amount you need to paid is based on your unit's square feet X fee per square feet.

More facilities and service, less units = extra expensive
Less facilities and service, more units = cheaper

If not much facilities and expenses but still expensive, then something is wrong. Check with JMB or MC. There are cases where JMB/MC was accused of mismanagement.
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try 1.80-2.50 per sqft.
last time got quoted this viewing unit at old klang road.
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post Dec 3 2019, 06:53 PM

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QUOTE(kyxxx @ Dec 3 2019, 05:09 PM)
do you have information on service apartment like Geo Bukit Rimau?
actually i was told previously from the sales person that we are charged residential rate for electricity and water.
maintenance fee is 0.30 per sqft

but anyhow, i moved on and went for Tropicana Aman apartments  laugh.gif
maintenance fee is 0.30 per sqft

Understand for cukai pintu.
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nope, sorry
my info is mostly from previous visits to showroom, online research, and experience sharing from others.
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post Dec 3 2019, 07:39 PM

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QUOTE(Neo8663 @ Dec 3 2019, 07:32 PM)
U sure ? Haha..
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hahaha, my bad, another comment got mentioned, maintenance rate also quite hight

 

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