Property Malaysia

This project was advertised some time before Chinese New Year, but no news was heard since then. Then one day we were in the area, we thought we would drop by for a visit.

But anyway, location first. At the end of the road where you’d find the following development:
Taman Putra Impiana
Taman Tasik Puchong
Taman Putra Prima
Taman Puchong Tekali

At the very end (it’s quite far in), until you see some shoplots in the middle of a clearing. This is Taman Mas Sepang. There are some existing linkhomes facing here, which are part of another development.

At the corner is the sales gallery. Calisa Residences is a few blocks of apartments about 10-12 storeys high built in the centre of the commercial area. There are quite a few blocks, but only Block N is open for sale. This is a 10-storey apartment block built atop a few levels of parking. There are 130 units here, with 5 unit types to choose from, at 775 to 1,051sq.ft. The smaller ones are 2 roomers, the intermediate ones have 2+1 while the larger ones have 3 bedroom, although one of the rooms are quite miniscule. Okay scratch that, let’s just call it 2+1.

Here’s the funny thing about the place – in the brochure, there’s an asterisk (*) and a fine print next to all the built-up sizes saying “*subject to change“. The size (and therefore layout) is subject to change? When? After signing the SPA? Before construction? I know this is a serviced apartment and buyers aren’t protected by the Housing Development Act here (which is caveat emptor enough by itself), anyone interest should really study the document over carefully.

We pretty much lost interest after that.

There is a Taman Mas Clubhouse, but we believe it is shared by all the other residents of the development, not just the condo. But even for the condo, they couldn’t confirm the number of units to be developed, so there could be quite high density. Judging from the sales chart in the office, there have only been a handful of units sold since launch, if it were to be taken as accurate.

They also couldn’t tell us who owned the empty pieces of land surrounding the area, or what was going to be built, save for a school that is earmarked nearby, but not sure when it will materialize. There’s also a light industrial area on the further side of the development, by the same developer.

There’s a small existing shrine in the development, which may serve as a landmark for those looking for this place in the future.

The developer is offering an investment linked fund that is tied to your purchase of your unit worth something like RM147k, from an established insurance company. Check with them for details.

Actually, we thought the price wasn’t as cheap as it should, considering this place is really far from the most other places, and that it being a commercial title. If you’re going to stay so far away, we’d rather opt for a large landed house for some peace and quiet, taking advantage of cheaper land prices since it’s not densely populated yet. Public transport is going to be a problem too. Plus it’s not as low densed as we thought. Considering the low-cost housing nearby…

Masteron have been in development in this area for many years, and they are also developing Koi Kinrara and Koi Tropika via their subsidiaries.