Those who managed to secure units at the PPAM just beside this Skyawani can be considered lucky. The largest unit at 1500sqft is only RM300k and the layout looks good too.

That PPAM Brickfields is only for government staff and from what I know, priority goes to the police force.

Yes, I'm aware that PPAM is for government staff, though I was made to understand children of retired government staff are also eligible to apply for it. If eligible for PPAM Brickfields, this would be a much better choice than SkyAwani though I'm not sure on the details of the facilities and end product. The sizes of the units at PPAM are much larger than Skyawani and the prices are significantly cheaper too. And surely maintenance fee would be a lot lower.

I'm not aware priority goes to the police force. Any idea if there is possibility that units at PPAM Brickfield will be open to the public either by agents or the developer in the event of canceled purchase by selected buyers due to rejected loans or whatever reasons?

Anyone here bought one of the open units?
Last week the sales agent said that there are still some partially furnished units available, though not many. I was also told that the developer plans to build a covered walkway connecting the development to the Bangsar LRT station.

It'll be a big surprise for a developer to build that considering the GDV of the project is just RM192 million.

Furthermore, their track record on building the public amenities could be left desiring at times.

IIRC, they used to promote to build a bypass from Jalan Genting when they first launch Ascenda and until today, the bypass is nowhere to be seen.

Nevertheless, thought that it's a still a promising project despite of this promise materialising or not.

It'll be a big surprise for a developer to build that considering the GDV of the project is just RM192 million.

Furthermore, their track record on building the public amenities could be left desiring at times.

IIRC, they used to promote to build a bypass from Jalan Genting when they first launch Ascenda and until today, the bypass is nowhere to be seen.

Nevertheless, thought that it's a still a promising project despite of this promise materialising or not.

Anyone here bought one of the open units?
Last week the sales agent said that there are still some partially furnished units available, though not many. I was also told that the developer plans to build a covered walkway connecting the development to the Bangsar LRT station.

It's actually not considered to be affordable project to me. Units which come with 2 car parks which come with a renovation package, priced at RM490k round up it's RM500k, and it's fixed. Most of the units come with packages. Hence, basic units at RM390k are limited, whereas one has to pay up to ~RM500k for units which come with most expensive package which come with 2 car parks. Most first time buyers won't be able to afford RM500k, not to mention high monthly maintenance fees RM350, and bearing in mind the fees won't go down and will only go up to RM400+ in future due to limited units and facilities which come with swimming pools. Maintenance of swimming pool is not cheap.

The maintenance fees for Residensi Brickfields just located beside this project already cost around RM300+/- and residents are already complaining and demanding for it to be lowered. They are just waiting for the management to be replaced to get the monthly maintenance fees down and some other issues which are not properly managed. This is still acceptable as there are not many facilities at Residensi Brickfields, but this new Awani project has swimming pools and presumably more facilities, and less units so the maintenance fees will surely be higher to cover everything as the funds come from less people.

I see you have asked few times if it's worth it to take this project, or good for investment or own stay etc. That's up to people to decide. Though to me, ~RM500k units with the most expensive package are risky for a allegedly 'affordable housing'. They force potential buyers to add in the renovation fees + additional car park (RM100k) thus bumping up the price from 390k to ~500k. If one can manage future monthly maintenance which is expected to increase to RM400+ in the near future, perhaps close to RM500 I'm not sure, then you can go ahead. The selling point is the strategic location close to the city centre and good accessibility

Never trust them when they say want to build covered walkway... there is no space to build it.. im living next to the site..

Out of curiosity, anyone can just walk in and buy leftover units or purchasers still subjected to Pr1ma’s regulations?

Open units are also subject to Prima regulations, but only in terms of the moratorium which is for 10 years you are not allowed to sell or rent   them out.
Just give them a call, you might be in luck!

Apparently as of 7th Sept, all remaining units have been reserved as bumi lot.

Managed to book one before the cut off time of 6pm yesterday. 

Lucky you! How many units are still available?

Agent mentioned that some units will be opened up for public purchase again.
For all the sifus out here, what is your overall take on this project?
In the long run, is it good for investment?

Considering the target market is the upper B40 & lower M40, if maintenance+sinking fund collection is not up to date, defaulters list grows etc like in many other PRIMA projects; eventually the fear is that facilities will start breaking down due to lack of funds for maintenance and upkeep. And if lelong units come up, it will bring down the overall value of the property? Just thinking out loud.