Malaysia Real Estate

chongkg · Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 12

Hi Kokwei, I think the 100sqft does make a difference especially with the last bed room which is a bit crammed in my opinion. I don't mind actually cause I was planning to make that a study room. Ha ha I have the opposite concept from you in terms of the kitchen. Probably gonna knock the wall down for an open concept cause I don't do much cooking.

I think they did install shower screens in the showroom at Faber Towers...but you are right on that....can cross out the jacuzzi then.

About the S&P, it's mostly standard stuff, it's only the supplementary documents that has some discrepancy about the number of carparks and the monthly service payment. They promised the developer would re-issue those documents later....I was in a hurry and didn't have time to argue. Wonder whether anyone of you noticed it.

Clive316 · Joined: 30 Jun 2006 Posts: 5 Location: Singapore

Hi KokWei, u are right ur unit is right below mine. I picked corner unit bcoz i think it has better view and an extra window if not mistaken.
Regarding the S&P, the developer will issue another letter correcting the maintenence fee which is 20 sen/sf instead of 25 sen/sf stated on the S&P.

paulwks · Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 8

Well, the 3rd carpark is mainly for guests i guess, to ensure that they will get a space if they come and visit. I read from an earlier post that the visitors car park are among the residents, is this correct? This will mean that anyone can come in right?

alankkt · Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 5

Hi guys,
I just got a unit in Casa Desa. I am now shopping for a home loan that come with zero/ free moving cost. Any good package in town ? Please advise.

Many Thanks,
Alan

kokwei · Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 11

Hey peeps, its been a while since someone posted something onto this thread.

Let's refresh! I recently paid RM500 for the TNB thingie ... other than that been keeping a close sight on the development of the property itself (since I'm currently at Faber Heights) ... my toilet window lookout directly faces casa desa. Will post some pictures soon!

Say ... how much would I need to allocate for renovation if my unit is type-2 (3 bedroom?) Want some cosy knockdown kitchen wall, re-tile the toilet with nice basins, plus furniture blah blah blah need 70K or not?

Let's discuss!

l00n3y · Joined: 05 Jun 2007 Posts: 7

chongkg · Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 12

Hi l00n3y, you could call up the office 03-7628 2888 and make an appointment to see the show rooms. The showrooms are in the actual condo, which is under construction, hence the need to make an appointment before your visit. Their office is actually at Faber Towers, so alternatively you could just drop by and speak to them. The office is on the first floor, take the escalator from the main entrance and you would see the office right off the escalators.

I suggest you go have a look and see what's available before asking for more opinion here cause there are quite a number of designs and sizes.

Cheers.

l00n3y · Joined: 05 Jun 2007 Posts: 7

chongkg · Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 12

Hi l00n3y, well just go and check out the place....the thing about top floors are....well there's always a chance of leakage - you never know cause you maybe staying there for the next 20 years, right?

Yes price is a bit steep and the lot may not appreciate that much (from previous discussion of this area), but you have to balance that against location, and the fact that the project is almost complete. You may get a cheaper buy somewhere else but you would have to wait another 2 years for completion.

So look at the two lots and if you don't like the design or location, then don't lose sleep over pricing and other points. Tell us what you find out when you are there OK? Have a nice weekend.

chongkg · Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 12

Hi l00n3y, well just go and check out the place....the thing about top floors are....well there's always a chance of leakage - you never know cause you maybe staying there for the next 20 years, right?

Yes price is a bit steep and the lot may not appreciate that much (from previous discussion of this area), but you have to balance that against location, and the fact that the project is almost complete. You may get a cheaper buy somewhere else but you would have to wait another 2 years for completion.

So look at the two lots and if you don't like the design or location, then don't lose sleep over pricing and other points. Tell us what you find out when you are there OK? Have a nice weekend.

l00n3y · Joined: 05 Jun 2007 Posts: 7

skh333 · Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 15

Wow, it is in fact a real good surprise to find 4 future Casa Desarians (Chong, Kok Wei, Paul & Clive) and potentially 100n3y!

I hope u guys get to read this message.

Surprise! I have also bought a unit in Block E (now u guys know why i spent so much time on my lengthy comment). Being a previous customer of Faber Union (am currently staying in Tiara Faber), i think that it is very important that we can communicate or even meet up to discuss matters pertaining to Casa Desa. We should even try to gather as many Casa Desa owners as possible (People Power) to prepare for future 'interaction' with Faber management.

As u guys may or may not already know, condo living has its Pros and Cons , and be prepared for more cons if the management is not efficient and effective.

That's why, we must gather as many owners as possible to discuss potential problems that may arise in Casa Desa. Don't forget that out of our own unit door is actually ONE community living under ONE roof. if we don't get things running smoothly from the start, it may be too late.

Am not trying to scare any one of u, but just hoping that we can all make Casa Desa a harmonious and enviable address to be in as i believe it has the potential to do so. Humans are such that if a place is dirty, they have no respect for it and make it dirtier and vice versa.

Who knows, with greater people power, we may even get access cards to lifts, which i think is a real necessity in today's Malaysia.

Do hope to receive some reply from u guys soon.

skh333 · Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 15

Oops!, forgot to welcome Alan as well. my apologies.

buy&sell · Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 4

Dear friend,

Taman Desa is a good location, about 15 minutes drive to KLCC thru Jalan Tun Razak.
If you decide to stay yourself, it's OK
but if you are gonna rent it out, you may face some difficulty with so many many condo/apartments nearby. The Danau condo series is nearby.
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BS

chongkg · Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 12

Hi skh333! Hei it's a great idea to know one another, exchange ideas and feedback. Let's see if we have any one else around in this forum.
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skh333 · Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 15

Hey, Chong! Didn't expect to hear from anyone of you so soon, but it certainly is great.

Hope the rest of the guys will reply soon, maybe then we can continue with this forum more vigorously - fingers crossed.

appview · Joined: 14 Jun 2006 Posts: 34

Hi all,

I am also an owner @ casa desa and one of the earliest purchasers,hence I have more choices Laughing

Mine's in blk C type 1 12f and can't wait to move in as the unit where i am staying is tiny by comparison in Abadi indah, a stone's throw away.

Anyone knows approx when's the handover?I agree there's no better place than TD when it comes to location having stayed here for the past 12 yrs.

valerie chong · Joined: 12 Sep 2007 Posts: 11

HI,
I am a newbie here and wish to know more about casa desa. I like the location very much but not much units left tho. I am now considering Block A type 10 facing south. Can someone assist me in choosing the units? either corner or intermediate units? which floors are the best as floors available from 12 onwards.
many thanks.

val

skh333 · Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 15

Hello, Appview. good to have located another Casa Desarian. hope we can communicate more.

I wonder if any one of us is knowledgeable and generous enough to set up a Casa Desa website, since it will be useful in future anyway and will certainly be the best avenue of communication for future residents. I am not a techie but won't mind contributing ideas to the website creation.

HI, Valerie, i don't there are any units in blk A facing south unless u mean Type 10 units 1 & 8 where the sides are facing south, in which case unit 8 would be better than 1 coz major portions of unit 1 faces West. Moreover, unit 8 gets full pool view and major portions faces East.

However, am not sure if unit 8s still available. Remember to also check where your parking bays are coz the lower ur unit, the higher your bays i.e. u have to drive by more floors & ramps.

If u choose a higher floor, of course u must be ready to accept the fact that u have more stairs to climb or descend (in an emergency or when both lifts are faulty, very unlikely however) and to accept the shakier feel during an earthquake in Indonesia, like yesterday. Also, a longer wait in the lifts, of course.

However, higher floors mean lower parking bays (don't have to drive up and down so many floors) and of course, the majestic night view of KL or PJ or wherever. Especially when there are fireworks displays. Unit 8 should be able to offer fireworks from Twin Towers (looking out to your left) and bukit jalil stadium and maybe, PJ?

My suggestion is, u book a viewing time with the sales person. go view the exact unit. then u know what u get (at least u can see the workmanship especially the walls). Best of all, u know what view u r getting.

hope u get a good unit.

valerie chong · Joined: 12 Sep 2007 Posts: 11

hi Skh333. Thanks for your reply, i am sorry, those available are facing north and west, not south. is hard to make the decision when i received so many opinions as the which direction to choose, either intermediate or corner unit, house number..etc. i would like to take units at 16th floors. but haven't finalize which units to take. i am not superstitious. the most important is comfort. I have seen unit 8, one unit at 20th floor might be available but no confirmation yet.
many thanks.

val

appview · Joined: 14 Jun 2006 Posts: 34

skh,

Sorry,me no techie as well.Now, ppl have different ideas as to wat consitutes facing sth,nth etc.I think feng shui ppl more inclined to the idea of the main door direction.But in my context,its more practical to denote the living room/BR direction as we spend a lot of time there .

What gives?

I have my parking bays @ level 1A which is side-by-side and not like the ones in Ken2 front and back.....

Is level 1A good? Can we actually go in to look see now?Want to kepoh a bit.

Clive316 · Joined: 30 Jun 2006 Posts: 5 Location: Singapore

Hi skh,
It's been a while since my last visit on this website and it's good to know the thread still active. Unfortunately I'm not a techie as well but is keen on participating in any future meeting or community activities.

valerie chong · Joined: 12 Sep 2007 Posts: 11

hi
u can go into the building now, i went the other day, just that i didnt climb up to 16th floor. they are painting and putting tiles on floor. the small little landscaping looks nice, lots of small ponds. probably can put some fish in there if i am staying. Smile

most likely i will choose the less heaty one. dun bother about what others say now, as i am the one staying there. hehe.

skh333 · Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 15

No worries, Appview & Clive. I will try to source for someone to do it but no promises (due to my lazy, procratinative character). Anyway, glad that more of us are communicating.

Appview, as u are at 12th floor, u get parking bays at a lower level i.e. 1A. It means u only have to drive into level G, go up ramp to GA, then up to 1 and lastly up to 1A. that means from ground level, u r going up 3 more levels only. The parking bays are either all either side by side (very good n private coz both are between two pillars: no incidents of sharing with others who might accidentally knock or scratch ur car) or separated on the left and right of the emergency stairway: thank god also separated by pillars). App, u can go in even to ur own unit now. just have to talk to the sales guys.

my unit in on the 10th floor and my bays are at 2A. it means from G, i have to turn up 5 levels. more time and more taxing for the vehicles.

Therefore, those on the lowest level will have their bays on 4A i.e. 9 turns up from G. but hey, during a tremor or emergency, they are the least taxing. only have to walk down one floor of stairs to their cars i.e. quickest to get out of trouble.

That's why there are always pros and cons and preferences.

Therefore, valerie, if u want less parking time, u have to choose a high level unit. the top floors will give u bays on G, if i'm not mistaken.
I'm not much into fengshui, so perhaps i am the one who's misunderstood about the direction. to me, i always take the direction of looking out the living room i.e. the facade of the building as the direction.

Anyway, like u said and i do agree, we are the ones staying in the unit, so most important it must meet our needs and we must be comfortable in it.
That's what counts most!

skh333 · Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 15

correction: my bays are on 3A. that means driving up 7 floors Crying or Very sad