Maybe this gonna be the same situation as Savanna. But considering no show unit already so many units sold, I dont think it is all that bad

actually. i think regardless of whether block A is being sold to koreans or not, it doesnt really make much difference in terms of the accruing benefits. reasons as follows:

scenario 1 (sold to koreans):
1. effectively making zest a higher notch apartment due to number of expats
2. number of ppl staying in units there would be lesser as most likely, the koreans would take it as their secondary home. thus, < density
3. swimming pool....korean chicks....    

scenario 2 (released to public):
1. price will be increased further, thus making the early buyers enjoy a higher cap appreciation
2. due to the higher entry price, most ppl would be vesting for their own stay instead. hence, better pool of residents compared to places such as pelangi damansara where almost all purchases are investors renting out to ppl.
3. as stated above, less investors will buy block A for rental yield. hence the prevailing investors from block B and C who have vested will be able to rent out their units for a better price as supply < demand.

just my 0.02, dun flame me! 

means to say that its actually better if its not sold en-bloc to koreans? 

I only saw soil testing...but someone mentioned tat is had been approved. This im not sure .

On another note, if you buy Block A with golf view, I think you will be sharing the view with hundreds, if not thousands of the low cost aprtment residents...and they can also see you too... which I think a lot of us would not appreciate...
So I still think Block C is better

Damn, my unit price only increase by 30k

Anyway, 55 units in blok A sold as of today.

hi i would like to check ya the Zest is it biz land or normal course i hear my friend say if is biz land then the electricity and water bill will be higher then normal resident one. Thanks

Just claim my SNP copy today from sales office...

Well.. its true that Tower A Level 15 - 20 units are en-bloc sold to some big shot.. no price tag revealed for this units...

Tower A looks like sold more than 50% include the enbloc..

I've just booked one unit in Tower A; facing golf course to avoid noise & dust from the road and LRT. It's mainly for own stay with potential to sell off if things happen.

Now hunting for better loan package

12th floor. Tower A comes with premium price that you won't believe (I'm trying to make myself feel better )

Mine is around 280K

280K not including parking lot is cheap?

Mine is 280K for Tower A Type B 12th Floor inclusive 2 carparks (but cannot get side-by-side one )
Is anyone going for buffet treat this coming weekend?

Exactly ! I believe those in Tower B facing hillside will be facing the flats directly! Tower A is still facing them directly but from the balcony, diagonal view still able to see the golf course.

However, the largest part of the golf course is much much further nearby the flats
The bungalows are nice but the owners will be cursing the DBKL flats and the Zest for "downgrading" their property - but on the other hand, we are happy for the bungalows as they are "upgrading" the Zest

Hi everyone,

I just came back from signing my snp

1. Golf view - I checked again with my sales guy on the view. He confirmed it is not directly in front of the low cost flats

2. Sales progress
Tower B - 80% sold
Tower A - 50% sold of all those that are opened for sales. Latest check on price - 14th floor Type A is being sold for RM299,888 (imagine those in the higher floors!)

3. Buffet - nothing fancy, just kuih-muih and boxed juice la

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Added on June 13, 2009, 4:27 pmOh, apparently the lawyer also bought a unit in Tower C

There will be a road connecting BK9 with BK8/7/6. But due to the golf course, the connecting road will be a fairly long drive.

The road is infront of zest head toward west to the right and passing the bangalows (completed only up to the bangalows at this moment) and travel along the edge of the golf course before it reaches BK8/7/6 and eventually BK5 giant. Along those road are parcels of land where its allocated for SMK and SRK.

Currently there already a slip road passing the low cost flat near puncak jalil and sirim. You turn left heading to Sirim. You turn left to Paragon height just before Sirim and at the end, the road bend to the right and voila, Zest in front of you. This is both way traffic. Distance from Giant to Zest is about 7km.....no traffic. Vs you do a u turn at TPM with traffic for 9km.

Hi everyone, glad to join thezest cult here, i bought a unit after much ding-dong thinking abt it. It had better be worth it !

I've read nearly 1/2 the threads here & my eyes r too tired to go on.. Are most u here investors / owners ?

Hello bros. Want to know...which home loan did you all take? Did talked to few banks over there at Zest and so for i think RHB is the best. They offer lock in period of 5 yrs starting from first repayment. So is this a good offer?
BLR i think is pretty much standard at 2.2BLR. Any ideas?

If i am not mistaken PBB should be the same too. You must pay penalty for early settlement. 3% of the total amount you lend or $10k - whichever greater. So in this case it is 10k for RHB. Correct me if i am wrong ya.

And which bank you are planning to take your loan from? Willing to share?

Bank loan bank loan...never ending story.......I think investor will concern about the bank loan spec locking period penalty bla bla....for own stay my opinion all are abang adik no much different.....I have all these doubt when I choose bank loan, but end up getting RHB because RHB got all of branches and is more convenient if anytime want to visit them......I just want convenient......

Well.. What i heard another story from a lawyer friend, for PBB loan, if you manage to get the new owner to apply PBB loan as well, then your penalty can be waived.. dunno how true.. 

Hmm..

I'm still hopeful leh..

Rental
Savanna  $2.2k (~1,200 sf)
Arena Green $1.2k (~820 sf)

I realli believe zest's rental can top $1.2k and equal or even top savanna. Ok, which location / environment do you think is better - zest or savanna ? Maybe frm there can get some indication....

My wish list - 7-11 & high-end mamak stall inside the condo. Must have at least 1 24hr convenience shop & 24hr mamak inside the condo. This will sustain a good mix of students/staff/expats frm tpm who work & stay up crazy hours.

The mcD etc located at shops fronting road would be ideal. Then residents can jus walk out for something more expensive. Aramis, the traffic at road quite heavy i think, if got mcd lots ppl sure stop by b4 con't journey. The petronas at tpm got big area in shop like for eatery but not occupied. If i m frm mcd, i will open a shop outside zest instead of petronas. More parking, more residents frm zest/kinrara..

Imagine driving home, fill up petrol from caltex/petronas/shell, tapau food from the shops outside, withdraw some $ from the bank beside, then drive up home... Purrfect !

Hahaa.. wishful thinking.... 

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Added on June 15, 2009, 5:35 pmAramis, u also vested in lots other development oh ! If u vested here, vely2 good sign oh