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TSmalz89
post Mar 16 2025, 11:23 AM, updated 9 months ago

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Hi guys,

Those staying in high rise, I'll need some inputs from you guys. Would it better to go for high floor or low floor? Unit will have 40 floors in total.

Besides, another concern of mine is, the unit is literally beside of an expressway, hence would be dusty and noisy for higher unit. For lower unit there will be more units to temper both but drawback is pest issue.



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post Mar 16 2025, 11:40 AM

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QUOTE(r3d2 @ Mar 16 2025, 11:28 AM)
The higher the floor , the noiser it gets if it is beside a high way. Have to consider noise damping when renovationg.
Air is fresger in upper floors but in case of blackout, be prepared to climb down 40 floors
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Well, it is literally next to it. So, could be dusty too especially when the wind blows in.

Likely not aiming that high. Thinking about 20+ else around 10+ for lower floor.
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post Mar 16 2025, 11:41 AM

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QUOTE(Acoen @ Mar 16 2025, 11:35 AM)
This unit facing expresway, wouldn't it noisy from the traffic?

High floor - no blocking of view. But this is not relevant to this property. Noise tends to travel upward. Higher floor could be impacted. Not sure how far is the distance from the expresway.

I recalled read somewhere, those mid floor have water pump. Not sure new condo nowadays have this water pump location issue.
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Ok thanks. Not too concerned about the view. More like the quality of life, in term of noise and dust. Just next to it, maybe less than 30m?
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post Mar 16 2025, 11:42 AM

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QUOTE(nate_nightroad @ Mar 16 2025, 11:36 AM)
wait for lift also take ages la

my office is on 31 floor, imagine i have to wait all those sohais from g to 30
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Got dedicated lift to top level. So, that is not really an issue la.
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post Mar 16 2025, 11:46 AM

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QUOTE(gashout @ Mar 16 2025, 11:43 AM)
personally ill go for low floor.

makes travelling up and down much faster.

imagine live 40th floor. everyday.... hectic time, lift door opens every 2 floor = open 10 times... by the time you get to your car, 15 minutes has passed.
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Thinking for low floor too but not too low. Wifey wants higher floor. So now weighing the pro and cons before finalizing next month.
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post Mar 16 2025, 11:48 AM

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QUOTE(Acoen @ Mar 16 2025, 11:43 AM)
It will be very noisy especially at night.

If this ready unit? maybe can request sales person to bring in to check out the condition at night.
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Not ready, but went to that surrounding area with units available. It was quite loud at about 15 to 16 floor (currently highest at that area) around the corridor. But not sure would it be that bad if I'm inside instead.
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post Mar 16 2025, 11:49 AM

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QUOTE(ceo684 @ Mar 16 2025, 11:44 AM)
take high floor better view but -2 to -10 from rooftop.
also see apa brand lift. china lift like sick-ma (slow) then dont take so high. kone or other proper brand high speed lift then ok.
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I think usually Toshiba from my understanding la. But could be something else to .. but thanks. I actually prefer lower floor just that my wife prefers higher floor
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post Mar 16 2025, 12:16 PM

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QUOTE(lj0000 @ Mar 16 2025, 12:06 PM)
How many lifts and how many units per floor?
Ideally 1lift serve 4 units max
Otherwise sure traffic jam
Remember the lift also need maintennace.
During maintenance ratio is out
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6 lifts, 9 units per floor.
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post Mar 16 2025, 12:16 PM

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QUOTE(mini orchard @ Mar 16 2025, 12:10 PM)
Before deciding which floor level to live, decide which level you want your car park 🥹
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Haha too poor for a car. Will be taking public transport.
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post Mar 16 2025, 12:41 PM

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QUOTE(mini orchard @ Mar 16 2025, 12:19 PM)
You will regret this statement when you own a car later 😭

While waiting to own a car, good parking level are always in demand for rental purpose.

Don't just think for today. If tomorrow you want to sell the unit, it will have better demand and pricing.
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Haha I'm not in msia .. so it is not applicable to me .. I think what matters here is more on amenities. Hence, selling is not an issue. But likely not selling ba unless we downgrade.
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post Mar 16 2025, 12:42 PM

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QUOTE(Enjoise @ Mar 16 2025, 12:30 PM)
which project
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Not a project in Malaysia. Somewhere else. Just seeking for opinion from fellow /k
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post Mar 16 2025, 01:59 PM

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QUOTE(stevenryl86 @ Mar 16 2025, 01:40 PM)
Corner unit ? House get dusty pretty fast!
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Yeah, my major concern too. Maybe just keep the windows shur
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post Mar 16 2025, 02:24 PM

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QUOTE(em_on @ Mar 16 2025, 02:02 PM)
bro, seems like U have many doubts and needed convinces , why don't you look elsewhere
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I don't get to choose. It is a public housing. Hence, I'm limited to floor to choose from. Trying to see what floor to choose with the limitations I have.
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post Mar 16 2025, 04:22 PM

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QUOTE(hoonanoo @ Mar 16 2025, 03:32 PM)
High unit - top floor hot, every 1 floor up + 2k, have to wait long time for lift to come, if top floor sometimes water leaking from ceiling.

Low unit - good investment for rental because lower price, hear footsteps and dragging furniture upstairs, easy to move furniture in and out as lift faster come.
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Yeah cost is also an issue. Mine is about 3 to 7k per floor.

Unfortunately, I'm on public housing, hence no renting out. It's for long term stay until I downgrade when I'm old. Lol
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post Mar 16 2025, 04:26 PM

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QUOTE(hoonanoo @ Mar 16 2025, 04:23 PM)
huh? public housing also have to pay more at higher floors?
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Haha yes. I'm not based in msia. Can't afford to buy private only public housing. But, it's a new unit that will be ready by 2029 but need to start deciding by next month.
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post Mar 16 2025, 05:12 PM

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QUOTE(Selectt @ Mar 16 2025, 05:05 PM)
ppl here trying to justify lower and mid floor coz extra few k added for each higher floor for loan. market already dictated the higher the better. Get the one you can afford as simple as that.
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Haha true .. cost is also a concern. A difference of 150k between the lowest and highest. Starting price about 570k .. to 730k
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post Mar 16 2025, 05:14 PM

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QUOTE(galkelly @ Mar 16 2025, 05:11 PM)
I would go for the lower floor.
Used to stay in condo 32 floor.
No electricity one time, u gotta walk the stairs
False fire alarm also need to walk the stairs.
Now I prefer lower floor.
Near to amenities and also cheaper
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But living lower floor do you experience pest issue? I'm currently staying at 8th floor. Hate when I have visitors coming from time to time, especially when they fumigate .. my house will turn into a graveyard for those visitors.

I never had issue when I was living at 14th floor but a little bit noisy.
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post Mar 16 2025, 06:34 PM

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QUOTE(Selectt @ Mar 16 2025, 05:26 PM)
get the highest u can afford. affordability first, then preference. i have a high unit facing expressway where ppl usually avoid. I m very satisfy because i have beautiful view every night.  laugh.gif I survey the other unit facing other direction, they have zero view but owner probably dont care about view. to me, everything matters. Make a checklist priority, tick according to ur preference.

Noisy but can handle. close window, down the curtain, open ac. Lazy do soundproofing, u can do if u want. We can always fix the noise but we cannot fix the view. Thats my opinion la. Sunday night relax at home, u open curtain want to get fresh air, u choose to see open air view or blocked view by condos or not so pleasant view. Up to u la lol.

some ppl are busy, having kids left and right, probably dont have time to enjoy. i guess la. Always survey for the best bang for your buck.  icon_rolleyes.gif
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Agree, however, I'll have to see what's available by then. It is queue based. Likely the top levels will be taken. Would be left wit top mid to mid. Likely not low level coz likely to be noisy as there would be a sch next to my block.
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post Mar 16 2025, 06:37 PM

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QUOTE(bigduck @ Mar 16 2025, 05:30 PM)
Considered low density with ample amount of lifts.

I'd choose mid to high floor for the fresh air alone. I've looked at 4th floor when looking for a rental but it was very noisy and stuffy.

Lived at 18th, 24th floor before and exhaust noise from kapcais are annoying.
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Thanks. Will take these into consideration.
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post Mar 16 2025, 06:39 PM

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QUOTE(cruelfacex @ Mar 16 2025, 06:01 PM)
I stay level 4, no pest issue as i took pest control package, they come every 2 months to spray my house perimeter.

I see people higher floor than me complain about ants and other pest.
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Ah ok thanks. I used to live at 14 where I had a lot of ants crawling around. But not too much on cockroaches, which I'm experiencing right now

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