Hi IronManz, I've been following Metropark for a while and wanted to purchase a property there. Been eyeing the new developments such as SP2 and Alira/Amika.

I've seen you pretty active in the property forums and eventually bought SP2. Is this going to be for your own stay or as an investment?

After surveying, I found that there are some pros and cons to TMP,

Pros
1. self-sustaining township once commercial shops are up
2. Close vicinity to SJCC future TOD, Sunway Pyramid, SS15 shops, USJ Taipan
3. Connectivity via Federal, NPE, Glenmarie, Kesas highways
4. 9.2 acre park + pet friendly

Cons
1. Traffic on federal at peak hours and only one entry in. With more service apartments coming up + BRDB project along federal, foresee that there will be even worse traffic going in and out of TMP.
2. Surrounding area HTC + Hi-tech factories + shoplots are quite empty around the area. Required 10 to 15 minutes to SS15, Taipan shoplots for food.


Why did you personally buy this place out of the rest? Like Teja, Aurora, Lot 15, etc etc with better connectivity and vicinity to ammenities.

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This post has been edited by Simply_Ed: Dec 22 2023, 02:07 PM

Hey ironmanz,

Sorry for the really late reply! Wanted to reply but overlooked for a while. After surveying the location and everything, my wife and I decided on subsale afterall and bought Paloma facing the central park instead so we'll be future neighbours!

Any idea what the future proposals are next to Southplace 2?

Just realised Amika has 24 retails shops as well. By 2027, the place should be more happening.

Also BRDB scheduled to start building and complete their phase 1C by 2029 and they also have 2 office phases in their phase 1.

Whereabouts are you staying now that got you interested in moving to TMP?

Hello sir, I recently bought Paloma subsale and had the same idea as you towards the place in terms of the Pros. Been following the development of the place through the forum. What do you think in terms of capital appreciation of the space if the retail does well? And do you think the retail will do well?

I went to spoke to the sales staff last few weeks and apparently they've sold of 2 plot of lands next to SP2 and the show unit plot. They're going to move in to SP1 shops early next year. Also BRDB is starting their sales gallery. Personally I think if all goes well, in the future there will be 2 towers of office space in BRDB's plot and the shoppes will be thriving from the catchment. Amika will have some retail units below as well completing 2027 with SP2.

Thank you! I haven't actually moved in yet. Currently in the process of renovation. I too share the same sentiment that there won't be much capital appreciation if any haha. So far, quite excited to move in. The close proximity to Subang Jaya, SS15 area, empire mall in one direction and USJ Taipan has been quite convenient during the times we've been there. But during some of the mornings at about 8/9, there's some traffic getting out onto the Federal Highway so it's better for people with flexible work hours/ remote work.

1. Apparently the leasing is done by Tropicana but the problems still persists as ultimately is dependent on the shop owners to decide to rent out to a given tenant. From what I gathered from the agent at the sales gallery, they mentioned deals with Coffee Bean and McDonalds to take up slots in SP1 fell through because owners were asking for a higher rental than what was offered so there's that.

2. Tropicana doesn't really have a good track record of managing malls but am hoping they will at least get it to a level like the shops below Tropicana Avenue. They have a good selection of F&B. Right now only Mercato, Hattitude, Health Land Pharma, Swimology, Anytime Fitness and MyNews are tenanting SP1 although there seems to be quite a fair number of other F&B inquiring even some mamaks. It's similar for me, if there's some good f&b there and easy access to groceries then I'll be happy.

3. Also seems like these areas that were zoned out for commercial that have been taken up by other developers will soon to be more service apartments. Since it's walking distance to the Shoppes, hopefully the extra catchment will allow the SP1 & 2 to thrive.


Yea I was actually reading the Tropicana Metropark thread from the start. It hasn't been the best for Paloma/Pandora as a lot of them are seeing drawdowns of 15 to 20+ % from their nett purchase. It was worse for Paloma as the developer was selling unsold units at a hefty discount. Can't imagine the earlier buyers having to service the interest of their SNP purchase price from the additional 10% to 15% rebates that were given. Although that said, the rental for the area has gone up quite abit since. According to the property agents, fully furnish units are getting around 2100 to 2300 for Pandora and 2300 to 2500+ for Paloma and Paisley.

Can't believe that at some point Tropicana even marketed that they were going to move the Batu Tiga KTM closer to Tropicana Metropark.

The quality of the photo can't really see that well some of the names of the shops.

There's going to be another clinic besides RS clinic? And also what's the name of the japanese place opposite red cawan?

And can't make out the other new shops at L2 besides the circular fabric.

I usually go to Mercato for last minute groceries and eat at Euro Deli + Red Cawan from time to time. Problem is there's not enough F&B selections currently and no drinks shop so very limited choices. With Alira and Southplace up, there's also more people at the park now in the evenings.