@112006,
Is Amaya Saujana within the budget? I hear it is rather costly.

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Jul 23 2008, 10:51 AM

@112006,
The main difference between the two is that one is built on commercial land, the other on residential land.

Commercial land titles would mean v much higher utility charges as they'll be based on commercial rates

@112006,
Most developers promise to put in application to convert commercial to residential - whether it's done and followed through I've no idea so U need to check.

Puchong is an area which is definitely coming up - it really depends on where ur 'base' is - for me, I wouldn't consider it because it's just too far from my base.

As to whether U should go for landed or high rise it depends on what U like; singles and newly weds probably prefers condo [it's the kinda lifestyle that appeals to them]. Those with kids normally prefer landed. The thing about condo is that there will be monthly maintenance & contribution fees to sinking fund - but if U choose a gated/guarded community U probably have some sort of monthly maintenance to pay for.

I think U first need to ask urself what this property is for - investment / own stay?

@112006,
If U don't haf a specific location then U aren't binded by that - it means U have much more options *grins*

I can't decide for U whether U should get landed or high rise because that's really much of a personal preference. I grew up on a landed property and have never tried condo living - the prospect of that did appeal to me once upon a time but I never made the move [I see NO reason shifting out of my folks' home *grins*]

Perhaps U should scout around to see what ur budget can get U - from there, U can do ur own comparison.

Also, there is absolutely NO rush in buying the property U might want to hold on for the time being - esp if the development is NOT at least 80% ready.

@112006,
Yeah - I notice it's difficult to get detailed information from developers; if U realli like the place go to their showroom or office to get as much information as U need - better still if U can go on-site to haf a look at the actual place *smiles*

As to whether U should get it cause it's not a completed project is really entirely up to U to take the risk; most people would rather not. What's important to check is who the developer is - U don't want it to become abandoned due to lack of funds from developer, right?!

@112006,
RM300k+ for 800+ sq feet?! Now that certainly ain't cheap - was just commenting on the Setia Walk thread and felt RM320 p sq feet is expensive; but if U compare that with this that certainly looks cheap now *grins*

@Moneylust,
Just a question; do U pay commercial rates for Utility bills? Since it's built atop commercial buildings, would it mean it's not possible to convert the title into residential?

@Moneylust,
So U are getting residential rates?

@johnsonm,
If ur friend doesn't mind Sg Long, I think Greenview Condo is <RM250k.

And the "some" people U mentioned probably did what they did cause they no longer see the need for having so much space

@Gary1981,
Are U sure those aren't flats/apartments?

Yeah... And I hear Putra Heights is now going for ~RM480k !

@Gary1981,
Er... USJ & Kota Kemuning is really NOT near!

@Gary1981,
Of course I know where KK and USJ is. 10 mins drive isn't exactly near nor is it too far but that is not the point I was trying to make *ish*

Kepong is 10 mins from Bandar Utama - would U consider a place @ Kepong if U were looking for a place @ BU?!

@112006,
KK - Kota Kemuning, Gamuda's baby . Next to it would be Malton's kid; Bukit Rimau

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Jul 30 2008, 12:39 PM