D’Passion, Putra Heights
Ah, the name Putra Heights. One of the crown jewels of Sime UEP in the USJ / Puchong / Shah Alam area. Strangely it has yet to be featured in Property Malaysia, but as they say, ‘better late than never‘. D’Passion is one of the last portions of land to be developed in Putra Heights. There is still one more parcel of high-end homes along the North South Highway, but the launch date is still not set in stone yet.
Sime UEP, as you know, is one of the biggest and most successful property developers in Malaysia, turning ex-estate and jungle land into mass affordable housing all across Subang, Ara Damansara and Klang. Now with USJ almost fully developed, they have reached the two frontiers known as the Damansara Puchong Highway (LDP), and more importantly the North South Expressway.
So beyond the highway, they started Putra Heights more than 6 years ago. Now, it is almost fully developed and has become and sort of a middle ground between Puchong, USJ and Shah Alam.
When we first viewed the first few phases (P9-13) it was quite far in from the main road, but now the latest phases are even further in, deep into the further reaches of the old Seafield estate.
Sime UEP first popularized the concept of a lot of alternating designs and facades to give a depth of choice to buyers. It’s applied here too, with only 165 units, there are no less than 5 different designs to choose from. Every block has a mixture of different designs, so it kind of breaks the monotony of a standard façade. Sime UEP are also famous for their unconventional design of the internal layout, but this time its not so obvious here.
D’Passion (P43) is set out on a narrow strip of land, with 4 rows of houses and 16 blocks in all. Right in the middle is a large playground and park. If you’re familiar with the area, D’Passion is located on Jalan Putra Mahkota 7/2C, 7/2D, 7/2E 7/2F and 7/2F.
As mentioned earlier, there are 5 unit types, one of which is an end unit and another is a corner unit design. For 24’ x 75’ land size, its quite sizeable, and you can opt to have a larger build-up of 2,500sq.ft. or smaller buid-up but with bigger yard and lawn. Well, only marginally bigger. All units come with a courtyard at the entrance, and have 3+1 bedrooms. The rest of it is pretty much what you will get with a normal linkhomes.
To gauge the quality of the finishing and workmanship, you are advised to visit the existing phases, if you have the opportunity. In our opinion, it’s at an average level, not too fantastic, not too shabby. Prices for the typical units range from RM316k to RM369k. End lots, which have a bigger plot size, are priced at RM452k to RM468k. Corner units are from RM541k to RM660k.
For every unit you buy you have a choice to upgrade to a better finishes package (for a limited time only). This comes at premium, ranging from 38k to 55k depending on which unit type. Basically what you’re getting is marble tiles instead of porcelain tiles for the ground floor, homogeneous tiles instead of ceramic tiles at the terrace, porch and driveway, powder coated aluminium frame glass window and sliding door instead of natural anodized aluminium, more power outlets, security alarm and automatic gate system. Please check sales people for the details.
Sime UEP is an award winning developer with a good mind for large townships. Some people will complain about the jam going into USJ in the mornings (its pretty slow), but there are choices of routes if you’re going elsewhere (plus the tolls). Obviously, for the last few phases of a matured freehold township, you would have to pay a premium, and this is reflected in D’Passion’s pricing.
By the way, there is a small footnote next to the site plan, which says: “Units with premium house numbers (i.e. 3, 8, 9, 10, 18, 28, 33 & 38) are loaded with an additional RM500 per unit.” Hmmm… does 12A and 2A come cheaper, then? 
| Project Name | D’Passion |
| Location | Putra Heights |
| Description | Double storey linkhomes in comprehensive mixed development |
| Land type | Freehold |
| Price | Standard finishes: RM315,888 to RM659,888 Upgraded finishes:RM353,588 to RM714,488 |
| Lot size | standard unit 24’ x 75’ |
| Unit size | from 1,750 to 2,550sq.ft |
| No of units | 165 |
| Launch Date | currently available |
| Expected Completion | August 2007 |
| Developer | Sime UEP Development Sdn. Bhd. (subsidiary of Sime Darby Group) |
| Contact | 8024 0088 |
| Website | www.simenet.com/simeuep |
I wish Sime UEP (or other developers) will build more compact 2R 2B houses, like those in SS19. There’re a good alternative for singles and small families who don’t want to stay in ‘a box in the sky’.
Comment by Wicked April — March 7, 2006 @ 6:34 pm
I wish Sime UEP (or other developers) will build more compact 2R 2B houses, like those in SS19. There’re a good alternative for singles and small families who don’t want to stay in ‘a box in the sky’.
Comment by Wicked April — March 7, 2006 @ 6:35 pm
Btw what do you think of Sime’s upcoming Subang Avenue serviced suites? What’s the price range? Thank you.
Comment by Wicked April — March 7, 2006 @ 6:37 pm
Subang avenue … quite small units. mostly for students and investors, i think. saw them at MAPEX recently.
Comment by Administrator — March 8, 2006 @ 11:26 am
There’s an earlier launch with similar plot size called D’Charisma, launch price at RM26k-RM50k cheaper. Guess the earlier batch has now appreciated by 10% based on D’Passion selling price.
Comment by happy_willy — March 8, 2006 @ 10:23 pm
There’s an earlier launch with similar plot size called D’Charisma, launch price at RM26k-RM50k cheaper. Guess the earlier batch has now appreciated by 10% based on D’Passion selling price.
Comment by happy_willy — March 8, 2006 @ 10:24 pm
Sales for D’Passion has been quite slow, but the bigger D’Elegance (26x80) has been selling very fast - launched in May 2005 and now only 3 non-bumi units left - I foresee that within the next 1 year, the units in D’Passion will be sold out.
Comment by PH buyer — March 13, 2006 @ 8:53 am
just went there over weekend to see the d’passion i believe (porch is in grey). houses look good quality wise.
didn’t have the chance to visit sime office as it was weekend. anyone know if any are still left. thanks.
Comment by Kinhan — April 12, 2006 @ 11:04 am
wanna know where is the exact location of graveyard which is stated in the master plan that closely next to Mahagony?Anybody can tell me?
Comment by Elena — April 14, 2006 @ 12:05 pm
The graveyard is located across the highway from Laman Putra ie near to Taman Mas Sepang in Puchong - it is stated clearly in the PH master layout plan. Mahogany is across the highway from the graveyard ie on the main PH land, so it is pretty safe!
Quite many D’Passion left-I went to Sime’s office on 25/4/06. D’Elegance, D’Magnificent and D’Charisma all sold out - only left with D’Passion and D’Exquisite - better grab it fast!!!
Comment by Anderson — April 27, 2006 @ 7:56 am
Any chinese primary school will be built in putra height?This is my main concern that buying a house in this area!
Comment by concerned father — May 15, 2006 @ 3:03 pm
No news of any Chinese school to be built in Putra Heights. The nearest one will be the Wawasan school in USJ19, about 10 minutes drive away.
There are still quite many D’Passion units available for sale.
Comment by PH buyer — May 29, 2006 @ 3:53 pm
what is the current appreciation for property in Putra Heights especially the laman Putra..does the Putra Point will have drastic effect on Laman Putra Property value..anyone ??
Comment by Ksingh — July 7, 2006 @ 12:07 am
Due to current soft market, appreciation rate for LP not very good but it’s a good time to snap up the properties there.
Yes, Putra Point being PH’s main commercial centre will surely boost LP’s property price since it’s convenient to go to PP from LP.
Comment by PH Buyer — July 26, 2006 @ 10:00 am
does LRT enter Putra Height area in future?
Comment by ZUL — September 4, 2006 @ 11:46 am
which is the best designs in Laman putra homes..worth for money..please advice..
Comment by Ksingh — September 4, 2006 @ 3:27 pm
Please update the latest progress of SIME UEP development online, such as the progress of the development in Putra Heights Jasmine
Comment by PH Buyer — December 22, 2006 @ 4:38 pm
Love putra height tranquility and greenery.Now waiting for chinese school SJKC Tun Tan Siew Sin and Putra Point ( Nest Taipan ). At present we have buses from Shah Alam and sundry Shops.
Comment by phowner — January 9, 2007 @ 6:58 pm
I hope in the future all the new house built with a longer car porch rather than the to have a big backyard at the back. Etc Charisma had a big yard at the back and how often the owner is at the back.
Comment by Johan Yeo — February 2, 2007 @ 11:11 am
too many mosque,Alah! very noisy!!!!!!
Comment by JIM — March 8, 2007 @ 7:35 pm
Mr Jim please dont be racist here and if you think you can’t live with the mosque arround then please leave this country and dont claimed yourself as a malaysian.
Comment by DUMB-JIM — April 13, 2007 @ 7:10 am
Well, I don’t think Mr Jim is being racist here. Its quite redicilous comment given by this person so called (DUMB-JIM).
Comment by Burn — June 7, 2007 @ 2:39 am
Although I can sympathize with Mr Jim’ feelings, but at the same time I’m sure Jim will agree that its easier to live next to the mosque than next to Moscow.
Comment by Ash — June 7, 2007 @ 3:14 am
just bought one, good area, next commercial area. Price reasonable considering the quality of finishing given.
Comment by big daddy — June 25, 2007 @ 10:47 pm
i just bought putra heights - Lily. 24′ x 75′. i’m a designer and i like the design very well. but can someone advise on the appreciation. within 5 years time.?
and.. most important is when the exit putra heights will be complete?
Comment by rhcp — July 10, 2007 @ 5:44 pm
I want to rent a house in putra ht. for me (wife & 3 kids.)
ANYONE CAN HELP ME ?
Comment by MADZLAN ADZHAR — August 17, 2007 @ 2:59 pm
Yeah, please don’t be racist here and pls don’t complain about the other religions because it’s totally unfair! If you don’t wanna live besides mosque or what please keep quiet and do not tell people that’s it’s noisy..because..the other races don’t complaint about your religion or customs or whatever so please keep any matters relate to the religion inside your heart. We are Malaysians..can adapt with all religions and customs!
Comment by Liza — August 27, 2007 @ 4:14 pm
PH interchange is due to be completed soon (2008) so those u ppl out there looking for FREEHOLD landed affordable and good quality homes, better buy faster rather than later. also, the SJKC Tun Tan Siew Sin will be up by 2009
Comment by wls — November 22, 2007 @ 6:35 pm
I sincerely request if the praying speakers can tone down a bit,Putra Heights is a new township with lots of young family.I think harmony must come in both way.
Comment by Jib — April 10, 2008 @ 2:31 pm