no. pay to jmb

I’m currently renting a service apartment type of property. Grimoire is right. Out TNB account had been converted to residential but, water is following commercial rate and it is paid to JMB. Our water bill can range between RM25 - RM33 per month for 3-person usage.

What about the common areas?

Boss,

I think the conversion of individual unit to resi rate is not the main concern.
For a mixed development, I would be more concerned about the rates for the common areas like facilities deck, car parks, streets lights etc.

Any MC will know that TNB electric expenses is one of the largest expense if not the largest.
With the recent revise of ICPT surcharge reduction of only 1 cent, expect electric cost to stay elevated and this will impact unit owners indirectly thru the maintenance fee revision.
If collection is poor, this will make matters worse.

Thank you for your confirmation.
Any attempt to appeal this with tnb?

Thank again for sharing boss.
Much appreciate it

With this, the main point I wish to highlight for buyers of commercial title unit is the needs to understand that conversion of Ur unit utilities to residential rate is only solving half the problem. The common areas that you also own thru share units remains at commercial rate and you can't convert that to residential rates, well at least for now.

And a big thank you to boss tohca for sharing his experience 👍👍

there is no use converting land just for the common area to be using resi rates. resi rates max at 57cents while commie rate max at 51cents.

Of course not all bad.
Just wanted to highlight it as i think many are not aware that the common area remains at commercial rate and also attracts ICPT Surcharge which varies every 6 months.
Have to know what you are getting into when buying a mix commercial development bcos the commercial element is uncertain.
the commercial element can also fail and the place becomes run down which can affect the residential property values. e.g. rhythm avenue

Like my boss use to say, Got pros, sure got cons...

For Serasi, i believe the commercial shoplots are sold to individuals.
Not sure if developer keeps any units but this means there is little control on the tenant types or mix.
And Serasi is part of PH Sentral which will have more development upcoming.
The commercial in PH is very slow. Only in recent years things start to pick up a bit especially the front row Onking area and the Glades with Jibby, Starbucks etc
Not sure if adding more shoplots from Serasi will bring the place up or make it worse but honestly, i won't hold my breath.

If you looking at mix development, i would suggest SJCC in SS16.
That area has more potential and it's proximity to SS15 allows it to attract spill over from SS15 commercial activities (Try looking for a parking around SS15 / 14).
Of course pricing wise will be higher but so is the potential. Just need to hunt for good values like a Predator.

Bossku thanks for the update.    
The swimming pool look awesome,hope I can use this facility soon.     

I think indoor, something like main place, small mall

Tarring jln putra indera 5, nxt phs phase launching nxt year

Service apmt also

Yes, its near Elite hway

Personal preference- you want hectic n busy taipan commercial activities or ph's less busy n hectic activities.

10 more shops otw in serasi, so getting busier😬

With ph sentral n damayan otw, ph will get more crowded. I like that ph has a lrt hub with both kj n sp lines, convenient for ppl who dont want to drive. Just hoping d drt will come to ph soon

besides difference in no. parking and samm title, will we see a difference in the material used?

Any tentative time for VP? Still jan 2026 or earlier?

Need to ask eric kor