Newbie here, I am considering whether I want to take bare unit, unit with minimum reno or unit with extra carpark (full reno).

Appreciate it if anyone here can:
1. Let me know around how much all these costs if I find 3rd party contractors.
2. Help me justify if the additional carpark, shower screen door, built-in wardrobe (5ft x full height), aluminum curtain track and digital smart lock is worth additional 50k.

PPAM Brickfields

Heard that the RM100k parking package with the carpark requires 10% cash payment upfront.

10% of the unit price, however 5k deposit is needed for the package booking fee in addition of the 1k unit booking fee

The best value for money is still Rumah Idamanku from Selangor.

But too bad, they're mostly in the outskirt areas.

Yea, agreed if you compare to conventional affordable housing, this is a significant outlier.

On the other hand, if compared to a new project within the 1km vicinity, the price tag is still a steal for what you get in return.

include in loans

That's because there are not many units for this project, and there are swimming pools and other facilities which I may not be aware of. The fees are shared by all the residents, and there are not many units for this Skyawani.

Yes, true especially when there is problem with collecting maintenance fees. When everything is new, it would be beautiful and nice, clear waters etc. However, when neglected the water will be murky and dirty with algae forming inside the pool. So far I've not seen some poor condition pools in apartments but witnessed some pools which are not in very good condition.

I think it will largely be down to having enough funds or collection of maintenance fees to facilitate not only the proper maintenance of pools but other facilities such as lifts, cleaning of common facilities and frequent garbage collection etc. If funds are insufficient with some residents not paying up (which is common with most apartments), it will become a problem not only with pools but upkeeping of other facilities which I won't elaborate here.

Coming back to the access road, I suspect this junction here will be upgraded in the future as it currently doesn't look proper. It's not exactly a T-junction but a curved bend from the main road to the LRT, whereas residents from Residensi Brickfields need to stop to enter the road, though most don't stop and just drive through if there are no vehicles on both lanes. IT's a dangerous section here due to the lack of visibility at the corners.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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.