Bayu Puteri, Bandar Puteri Puchong
This post is part of the series of postings on the latest launches in Bandar Puteri Puchong developed by IOI Properties. We strongly recommend you read that post (you can find it here) to get a better understanding of this review.
Other than the high-end Aseana Puteri (reviewed here earlier), Bayu Puteri is the other apartment phase available, although this one is much more affordable, from about RM130k to about RM170k (Aseana Puteri starts from RM230k to about RM280k, with full condo facilities).
As a lower end alternative to apartment living, the location is pretty good, set a top of the hill looking down on the sprawling Bandar Puteri, and it’s next to the Bukit Hitam Forest Reserve. So for the moment, there won’t be any further development that side (Note we said ‘for the moment’…)
The overall design of the apartment follows the template set out by IOI Properties in this development and Bandar Puchong Jaya (like Sutramas). There are two towers set a distance apart, with the common facilities in between. Facilities are quite standard, security, swimming pool, function halls and shops. Actually, for this price range, you can’t expect too much nifty facilities. Already Bandar Puteri is an almost fully-developed township with all the commercial amenities and infrastructure, buyers would not have much to complain here.
Potential buyers are advised to check on availability of carparking for every unit.
For the sales people, this must be one of the easiest products to market – there is only ONE unit type to describe. For all the 250 units. Actually they’ll tell you there’s two types – A and B, but both are exactly the same, except that one is the mirror image of the other. Oh wait, there’s either a corner type or intermediate type, but again same except for extra windows.
There are 8 units per floor for one block, four intermediate and four corner units. The typical unit comes in 900sq.ft, quite a standard size for this price range. There is much to fault the internal layout, since they’re mass marketing the one type to suit everyone’s taste. There is a fair-sized living and dining, one master bedroom and two other rooms. Both rooms share a powder room. In fact, this layout is almost similar to another we’ve seen somewhere else in Puchong.
The kitchen is rather small, but it’s not a big complaint. The yard is adequate, we can foresee it comfortably fitting a washing machine, overhead clothes-line, and any knick-knacks and junk Malaysian love to accumulate.
At RM130psf, the price is still affordable. At the moment construction has commenced and will complete in Jan 2008.
For our views on the location, accessibility and quality of the Bandar Puteri homes, please check out the earlier mentioned post on the overall review of the Bandar Puteri development here.
| Project Name | Bayu Puteri |
| Location | Bandar Puteri, Puchong |
| Description | 2 blocks 20-storey apartments on freehold residential land (shoplots available at ground floor) |
| Price | from RM133,800 to about RM169,800 (RM149psf. to about RM189psf.) |
| No of units | 250 units (8 units per floor) |
| Unit size | 900sq.ft, two designs |
| Launch Date | currently available |
| Expected Completion | Jan 2008 |
| Developer | Flora Development Sdn. Bhd. (Subsidiary of IOI Properties Bhd.) |
| Contact | 03 – 8064 8899 |
| Website | www.myioi.com |
after much survey about several residential area in Puchong, I think Bdr Puteri is still the best choice.
Also, if you happen to know Puchong 10 years back, you will appreaciate how much development has happened. I am sure situation will improve further in the future.
I bought a house there even it is relatively more expensive than surrounding area. I bet the developer will make it a better place and increase the properties value in the future.
Comment by ml — November 25, 2005 @ 10:16 pm
Just visited the place and eughhh there is a cemetary just beside it. Well not directly beside but you can see it very clearly from one of the towers or just further up the access road.
Comment by aaronpang — October 5, 2006 @ 1:22 pm
The developer is going to handover keys next month….
Well i’ve bought a unit and waiting for the keys now. It has a great view fr the apartment.
I actually don’t really care if it is near to cemetary or not. You won’t see it if u didn’t look exact to the cemetary.
Comment by thianlong — December 6, 2006 @ 12:34 pm
I love the place so much. I’m planning to buy the show room unit if it’s still available.
Thian Long,Which bank did you go to for housing loan. So far I think maybank is pretty ok. any suggestions.Hopefully next year, i’ll have enough savings, epf and bonus to get the apartment. Lots of speculations bout economic recession, do you think it’s gonna affect the property market??
Comment by Augustine Chau — December 29, 2006 @ 8:56 pm
Thian Long,
Have you gotten your key yet? Any idea what is the on site progress….??
I also have a unit at Bayu Puteri.
Comment by Wesley — January 19, 2007 @ 6:29 pm
Hi Augustine, i took loan fr Ambank last year. But now Maybank rate is not bad. If not mistaken is BLR - 1.35%. If u’re buying for investment, then probably i don’t encourage u to do that because if 150K property for an apartment is actually quite expansive. So the return might be quite low. But for own stay it should be a nice place coz inside a mature township and hill side. They have not yet handed over the keys. Till now there’s still 45 units left. Recently they re-launch Bayu Puteri ma.
Pls do keep i touch if u’re going to purchase a unit there.
thianlong@yahoo.com
Comment by thianlong — February 6, 2007 @ 2:07 pm
There has no covered car park but free parking, right?
Comment by Agnes — May 1, 2007 @ 2:17 pm
agnes,
maybe you can check with the developer’s sales people for the latest info.
Comment by Administrator — May 1, 2007 @ 2:53 pm
Oh my god, the sales office people told me that this apartment is without the DOOR ACCESS card from main extrance. if this is needed….then will be extra charges for maintenance fees.
Comment by Lee — June 22, 2007 @ 2:08 pm
Oh my god, the sales office people told me that this apartment is without the DOOR ACCESS card from main extrance. if this is needed….then will be extra charges for maintenance fees.
Comment by Lee — June 22, 2007 @ 2:09 pm
IOI is seriously not a sincere developer. I couldn’t understand why they cannot provide this facility and demand more. They still need to learn from its other rivals in order to become a dominant player in this industry!
Comment by tan — June 26, 2007 @ 1:12 pm
Hi people, how’s thing??? How much is the maintenance fee? How come till now there’s no one staying there??? I went there a few time last month? It is still a good place? any units available you think???
Comment by Augustine — July 2, 2007 @ 8:24 pm
rm135 per month, key just collected, and news from agent rental from rm650~rm700
Comment by feelzero — July 9, 2007 @ 10:35 pm
I have just collected my keys today…but got a shock from aerial view..there is a cemetery just next to end of block b. wonder how does that affect the rental?
Understand from earlier mail that the rental fetch rm650 to rm700..does it comes with semi furnish like aircond…water heater..Please share your views.
Any real estate company that anyone can recommend me? Thanks.
hope to hear from you all.
Comment by sk — July 10, 2007 @ 2:53 pm
I am interested to buy a place there. I am still considering between Saraka and Bayu Puteri. It appears to me Saraka is better located (higher ground, and better view). What do you guys think?
Comment by vs — July 16, 2007 @ 7:58 pm
Hi augustine,
yep, i checked with the developer, there are some units available (limited though).
you can check it out with IOI property office. They also open on sunday from 9am to 5pm.
the workmanship is okay and the living and dining hall is spacious. After some touch up and interior design, it should alright for a small family of 4 persons.
Regards
sklim
Comment by sk — July 16, 2007 @ 8:21 pm
Did you know that a letter from MPSJ saying IOI going to develop the empty land opposite Bayu Puteri into 3 blocks of 18 and 19 storey condo, with 4 floors of parking? MPSJ is asking if anyone have Bantahan or not. Did u know that only FEW (less than 10) resident of Nadia received this letter from MPSJ ?
It’s your LAST CHANCE to SAY NO to this development before too late. It is your RIGHT to tell MPSJ that you, as Puteri 11 residents are against the development. We need your support, do drop us your name, contact and your unit number at puteripuchong@gmail.com
Comment by puteripuchong — May 26, 2009 @ 2:09 pm
Dear All,
Kindly let me know if any units available for sale or rental.
Call me direct at 016-2948443.
Regards
Comment by Jeff — October 4, 2009 @ 5:25 pm