Beverly Tower @ Plaza Medan Putra
If you’ve visited Sunway SPK or Desa Park City, you will notice this relatively new commercial centre opposite them, right next to this existing condominium, before you reach the school. The commercial centre is Medan Putra Business Centre, which has a kind of name that makes you expect it to somewhere in old KL like Chow Kit or Tuanku Abdul Rahman. But no, it’s here, between Bandar Sri Menjalara and the aforemention Desa Parkcity.
The commercial centre is infamous for it haphazard parking, and double parking is the order of the day. Right at one corner, where there it is hoarded up, is the plot for a commercial development called Plaza Medan Putra. The developer, Sri Melinger, is planning a multi-storey shopping centre here, with 4 blocks of service apartments above it. The first phase, towers A1 and A2, known as Avelon (I know, we couldn’t figure out the spelling either) has been sold out. And now, they’re opening up the last two towers, called Beverly (“A” for Avelon, “B” for Beverly, get it?).
A bit about the location. This place seems to be experiencing a growth by itself, with first Sunway SPK and the massive Desa Parkcity, then there is also the nearby Menjalara 18. It is also connected to Taman Sri Sinar Segambut, and onward to developments like Anjung Tiara and Bukit Segambut Apartments, and further on the Mont’Kiara and Hartamas. While those areas are far off, there seem to be a strong interest in Menjalara at the moment, judging from the healthy sales of these developments.
For Plaza Medan Putra (PMP), link to LDP (Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong) is an advantage. Plus with the existing (albeit a little nightmarish) business centre, and proximity to more matured neighbourhoods like Kepong, Sri Damansara and Taman Sri Maluri, looks like the amenities are pretty well taken care off. Not to mention the ‘shopping centre’ downstairs. About the ‘shopping centre’ – it’s isn’t strictly a shopping mall, the developer plans to lease it out to one single operator, or anchor tenant – so it’s more appropriate to called it a supermarket. Sure, this tenant will probably lease out space to smaller shops, but in our experience, a mall with this kind of arrangement usually turns out very differently from what you’d expect of a shopping centre. But this could be an exception to the rule, let’s not discount the potential market from future residents of Desa Parkcity.
In terms of connectivity and more thoughts on the location, you are encouraged to read our review of Menjalara 18 last week, since they’re both a stone’s throw away from each other. Being so near to each other, comparisons are bound to be made by potential customers, although comparing a serviced condominium to a residential apartment isn’t really apples to apples.
We didn’t really get a good feel of the development as a whole, due to the fact that the salespeople weren’t really forthcoming with the info. Their brochure was only a single page leaflet, without any floor plans or details. You had to look at the boards in the sales office to get the important stuff, and it’s not like we can snap a photo if we want to sleep on it. Bad form, old chaps. You’re not going to impress a lot of investors this way. Or maybe we just didn’t look like the buying type (but really, what IS the buying type?!)
From what we could gather, there are 5 or 6 unit types, ranging from 800 to 1,000sq.ft. Units below 900sq.ft has 2+1 bedrooms, and the others have 3+1. In all there a 11 units per floor, and 22 floors altogether. Each unit comes with one free parking bay, more units are available for purchase. We really can’t comment much on the layout of the units, since IT ISN’T SHOWN IN THE BROCHURE… (okay, okay, calm down).
Maintenance fee is set at 17sen psf, but please check with the sales folks for confirmation.
In terms of condo facilities, the place has the usual fare like swimming pool, shops, gym and the like, although we’re not exactly sure since it isn’t mentioned in detail in the brochure… nevermind. Being atop a shopping outlet, you won’t expect fantastic facilities, since convenience is already pretty much at your doorstep, as in the case of K Residence and The Axis Residences.
Pricing starts at RM137,000 per unit, which is about RM170psf. Let me rant a bit about the price advertised. Their banner and sales material all tout s very cheap price of “from RM93,800“. Upon closer questioning, you’ll find out that that very special price is only referring to a studio unit which is limited in numbers. So limited that there are only 4 units available and they’re all been long taken up. So you can disregard that all-attractive price, folks.
We’re not really in favour of serviced apartments, more so ones atop shopping outlets. We didn’t really feel comfortable with the way they marketed the place either, but perhaps other homebuyers and investors will feel differently. Like we said, comparison to Menjalara 18 will be inevitable, and in our books, that other place has more going for them (btw, imho only).
But on the bright side, it’s on freehold land, and if you were one of the early birds to get a good unit with a competitive price, you’ll stand a better chance to get a good return on the unit. It’s also near KL, and convenient for those who need to travel in the city a lot.
As a footnote, there has been comments circulating about the S&P of this place, so buyers are encouraged to study it carefully to fully understand what you’re getting into, as you should for any other piece of property.
| Project Name | Beverly Tower @ Plaza Medan Putra |
| Location | Medan Putra Business Centre / Bandar Menjalara |
| Description | Serviced apartments atop multi-storey supermarket |
| Land type | Freehold |
| Price | price starting from RM137,000 onwards (from about RM170psf) |
| Unit size | about 800 to about 1,000sq.ft |
| No of units | about 242 (for this phase) |
| Launch Date | now available |
| Expected Completion | mid 2009 |
| Developer | Sri Melinger Sdn. Bhd. |
| Project Manager | Juruprojek Sdn. Bhd. |
| Contact | 03 – 6276 7389 03 – 6276 3439 |
Dear Admin
Can you please specify about this developers, like past development,etc, coz im interested to buy a unit in beverly tower but no idea about this developer
thanks, karen
Comment by karen — November 5, 2006 @ 12:12 am
Karen, same with the admin, I hope you can think twice before pay to this project. I will suggest “Menjalara 18″ and “Bukit Segambut Apartments”. 1001sf price 190k = rm189 per sf. And they only come with 1x1 ceramic tiles plus their toilet is using cheap tiles.
This is service apartments, not protected by HDA. good luck.
Comment by Blaze — November 5, 2006 @ 4:10 am
Karen,
I think its their first project, other than the business centre around the condo.
Blaze,
trust us, we won’t be buying this place. i think if you read our review you’d know our views on it.
Comment by Administrator — November 5, 2006 @ 11:40 pm
does anyone know how many % of the unit have been sold @beverly tower?
Comment by CT — November 6, 2006 @ 9:17 pm
No, this is not the first project by this developer. The business centre surrounding the place is theirs, as is the nearby Medan Putra Condo. If you’d like to know what to expect, do take a walk to Medan Putra Condo. Be sure to look at the finishing of a condo that was once touted as a the most prestigious development in the vicinity. If you have the chance, speak to the residents there and ask them what they think of their developer. You’ll learn plenty.
Comment by james — November 13, 2006 @ 1:59 pm
hi James
r u also the buyer of this project? coz i just placed my deposit
anyone also bought this apartment?
Comment by karen — November 16, 2006 @ 11:37 pm
Hi there! I plan to get a unit in the Beverly Tower. But I really know it worth to buy an apartment in Kepong costing Rm 200k for 1001 sqft? Is it a good buy? good area? convenient? Quality of the actual unit? Could someone pls comment on the show unit which most of the finishing does not included compare to the actual i.e. kithen, living hall, bathroom & bathroom tiles are totally different from what we see (actual unit with tiles 1′x1′ but the show room is having 2′x2′) and this will cause a misleading information to the potential buyer. Pls advice.
To the developer: could you pls provide the actual floor plan and post it online coz there isn’t any picture for the floor plan for us to bring back home.
From,
The concern potential buyer
Comment by Ethel — November 26, 2006 @ 6:48 pm
Forgot to ask the sales people, whether the common area of the corridor, is it a cement or tiles.
Comment by Ray — November 28, 2006 @ 12:34 pm
Hi Ethel, 200k for 1001sqft ah, I don’t think I wanna buy that. If it is for investment I better buy near jusco cheaper and better
Comment by Clement — December 18, 2006 @ 3:36 am
Hi there, the developer took 2 months for us to sign the S&P and now has been past more than 1 month to return the S&P document to the lawyer. When you called them up, different excuses are given to you. As a purchaser, I felt dissapointed.
Comment by Sandy Lim — January 29, 2007 @ 1:40 pm
hi Sandy, be aware if you r running your loan application simultaneously. they will start claiming progressive payment after your S&P stamped while you are still processing your loan application. unless you have thier Black in White allowing you few months for loan processing, this is not stated in the S&P, You should request it before making any earnest deposit.
Comment by chua — February 9, 2007 @ 4:21 pm
Does anyone has any idea who will be the main tenant for the shopping complex at beverly
Comment by ray — April 23, 2008 @ 5:05 pm
I would say this project was on hold.
Comment by Ong — August 10, 2008 @ 12:33 pm
I have bought a unit here… dam suck… seem like the development pending…dont know what the hell going on….
Comment by steven — August 17, 2008 @ 5:17 pm
i also bought a unit over here, the developer really pending the work; the construction seem not completed yet, but they claim that the construction is completed & passed the key to us, althought they havent get any Certificate Fitness (CF) from DBKL. The bank have to totally release the loan to the developer, then we need to start to pay the installment now. really shit……
Comment by Liew — August 21, 2008 @ 11:50 am
I have 1 unit for Rent. RM 850. Level 23 unit no 8.
Negotiable. pls contact me 012 2398100. thanks
Comment by Tang — September 5, 2008 @ 2:10 pm
Dear buyer,
u guy better go to check with Medan Putra Condo’s owner, ask them how s the maintenance service & facilities.. damn suck and i m one of the owner, i very regret to bought this unit. damn..i m going to suicide!! WHERE S OUR SINKING FUND..
Comment by Medan Putra Condo Owner — September 24, 2008 @ 5:40 pm
i thought only me had problem in that place but so many ppl is curseing nw.finally the got the cf.been paying the bank the full instalment but not yet go in.The owner was working in dbkl for 25 yrs.really wonder what he was working as.Really shit
Comment by roy — January 13, 2009 @ 8:28 pm
i am one of the owner of Block A2, big NO to this developer for their future project, key handed over around Jul last year, now i am still renting place other place wiating to move in…
Comment by Chen — February 13, 2009 @ 9:31 am
Yes,i agree!! i’kena’…i bought their shop office(old project:Medan Putra Business Center)last year fm Ex.owner,we signed the S&P on Early of Nov,08..but until now,almost one year still waiting the letter/approval fm the developer !!!How Slow their do the job!A lot of excuses thier give to us/my lawyer…fire,missing file, boss seldom come,,,brabrara…..finally,we direct go to the management office, the staff told me the ‘new’reason is b’coz we haven’t give the ‘Deed of Receipt & Reassignment’…
Comment by teo — August 30, 2009 @ 4:54 pm