is tht the one tht u r renting out at 2.2k/m?

@yewkhuay,

Yup

Prior to this experience, would never imagine that studio's can be such a good investment. Hence why recently bought another one and now am a big fan of studio's.

wat do u think about studio unit at regalia, jalan sultan ismail then ? 300K up

Personally think any new studio that is less than 200k today are undervalued.

Wont pay anything more than 200k for a studio in KL unless it as KLCC address.

2 corners away from KLCC, less than 3km from KLCC. 300K for a 500sf unit.

so anything below 200k is a good buy?

@yewkhuay,

KLCC address IMO is any place that is less than 10min walk to KLCC. This Regalia is 3 Km away, so not entirely convinced it would be a hit, especially with a lot more negative factor going against it.


@darkmage,

I'd say anything below 200k and with at least 9% gross yield is a good buy

There are some studio units nearby Maluri area (behind that Puteri Islam building), if I am not mistaken it was sold around 165K.

In CHeras?

I wish to thank you all for rpelying. I am sorry I have been busy and didnt have the time to login here to check my thread. I appreciate all the knowledge and experience you have shared with me. Below are my replies:

Woww,... I've seen the thread, it's so longggg!!!

Maintenance too high ler. The one behind Summit USJ is 320k with 3 carpark. Give up a carpark and save RM10k. I think the maintenance only less than RM200.

tinkerbel,
Thank you for teaching me what i meant by 15 - 25 cents, etc. Appreciated. Yes, I am aware of the cost and commitment is not short-term. That's why I have to think carefully on this and if invested, should be of good location and someday if wanna sell, would not be difficult.

Wowww.w... longest post and very informative. Yes, I dont like high density areas. Anggap I anti-social! Hahaha... KJ is jammed up on LDP and I dont quote like the area. Bkt Jalil is worth looking into as its quite near to the city > OUG > Federal > Pusat Bandaraya. I like it too.

RM2k or less (around RM1.5k) is inclusive of maintenance but not bills. I dont think our bills will be very high if we only live there a on weekends or on the days we're too tired to drive back home.

Hi Pai,
You sound like a pro at this... Sorry, I'm new to these terms but what's a studio? (*please dont fall off your chair) By the way, where is D'sara Intan?


Woww... this sounds very convincing. Anyway, I wont post anything unless I know what's a studio. Lol... sorry!

@Pennywise,
Studio units are basically units where well, everything's open [think of it as an open box]; no rooms.

--Added--
I also picked up this definition from somewhere on the net:

"These all tend to be the smallest apartments with the cheapest rents in a given area. These kinds of apartment usually consist mainly of a large room which is the living, dining, and bedroom combined. There are usually kitchen facilities as part of this central room, but the bathroom is its own smaller separate room."


This post has been edited by tinkerbel: May 15 2008, 12:12 PM

Ok, cool.. studio units are like those shown in the american movies!! We had wanted something like that. Actually, I have wanted something like that on my own but I thought these arent available in M'sia.

Where can I find some of these? If two people and not for family staying, I think studio unit suits me as well but I need to see the real thing and discuss this with my partner.

@Pennywise,
Yes it's available; it's just smaller than the rest - well, U need to check with Pai as he's the Studio Expert here

I'm looking for a studio unit to rent actually. Location should be anywhere with easy access to KL (thru Jln Kuching/Duta or Federal Highway). Budget RM500-800. Anyone knows of a place?

I don't think the net definition of studio is really accurate where Klang Valley is concerned haha... I've been hunting for studio units to rent and I'd say it's most value to rent the whole house (if you calculate cost/sqft)! Like Ritze Perdana studio units going for RM750-RM900 on average but it's like only 400sqft! I guess this is why Pai says it's higher rental yield.

Yeap Maluri heading towards Cheras. The units are behind the big green dome-ly structured building (Puteri Islam), it's near the LRT stations and about 10 mins walk from Jusco Maluri

Whats the name of the apartment? Is it posted on newspaper classifieds.

Pertama Residency
http://www.smland.com.my/

http://www.iproperty.com.my/reviews/pertama/coverpage.asp
http://www.iproperty.com.my/property/development.asp?pid=867

Looks like the price has increase...

I bought my new apartment in Kinrara Mas. I like the model, and location, and it is affordable (1231sf about RM 224k+2 carparks). Maybe u guys should try visit their show unit if u wanna make survey.

Saw on Star metro today, alam puri at Jalan Ipoh. Any comments?

Vista Komanwel B2 Room for Rent, Available from august, 2008!
Contact: keili 016 3360206 or keili_1989@hotmail.com
Master room with attached bathroom complete with heater.
Sharing- RM 335 per person (female roommate preferred!)
*all rental excluding utility bills

there's a fridge, washing machine, air conditioning, kitchen cabinets.. (partially furnished)

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