The Zest, Bandar Kinrara
Two of the most visible and talked about projects in Puchong right now are actually within 1km of each other - IOI Boulevard in Puchong Jaya and Setia Walk in Pusat Bandar Puchong by SP Setia. Both projects are conforming to the current trend of boulevard inspired ‘lifestyle’ projects, but the difference between the two is that Setia Walk incorporates service apartments in their mixed development, while the former is does not. There are quite a few reasons for this, IOI already has a sizeable residential area surrounding their development, and while SP Setia is focussing more on comprehensive development covering all aspects of urban living in one enclave.
That is why SP Setia seem to be attracting the vibe from the younger buyers looking for a convenient place to stay. But now, there’s another almost similar development not too far away - The Zest in Bandar Kinrara 9. It’s located a short distance from IOI Mall, along the busy Sg. Besi - Puchong road (also popularly known as the Astro road). To be clear, although this project covering 5.6 acres is located in Bandar Kinrara, it is not developed by I&P or any of their subsidiaries. Instead it is developed by Darul Dinasti (wholly owned subsidiary of Trinity Towers), the same people who brought you the Heron Residency (now completed and handed over).
The commercial area basically consists of about 16 units of 3-storey and 4-storey retail / office lots, fronting the main road. Behind this single row of commercial lots, is the 3 blocks of apartments, with a separate entrance. They are 20 storey service apartment towers with altogether 720 units. The location of BK is conveniently connected to many of the important highways, and from the salespeople (and info on the website) they are also talking about the planned LRT station in Kinrara. One downside is the traffic along this Sg. Besi - Puchong can be quite heavy at peak hours, but the new flyover leading directly into BK will alleviate some of the traffic.
The design of the residential blocks are quite unspectacular, but they serve their purpose well. Only one of the three blocks (Block C) is open for registration at the moment. There are 12 units per floor, either facing poolview, or non pool view. The units are sized 1,110 to 1,213sq. ft., all with a rather similar 3 bedroom 2 bath design. Type A and Type E are the favourable units located at the corner that maximizes the open view sides, some of the other corner units do not have this advantage due to the design. We feel they should have had a choice of larger units, and maybe certain floors with fewer units per floor. But it seems that they are focussing solely on a particular niche of potential buyers.
The facilities are quite extensive though, with a pool area, a landscape oasis, and a clubhouse.
Each 2 parking bays per unit, all podium parking. Somehow we feel that there will be insufficient parking for the commercial area and there will be illegal parkers choking the area surrounding this apartment complex (and also from the residents here). Something to consider.
At the moment the project has not been officially launched yet, so some of the details may be subject to changed so check with the salespeople for the latest changes in the project information.
The indicative pricing starts from RM224,888 onwards which is about from RM200psf. Comparatively, Setia Walk is priced at RM320, much higher but with a different locale and by more established developer. While may make the Zest look more competitively priced, there are also other condo projects around this area that are cheaper, but of course not marketed as lifestyle projects, like Sierra Residency, Kinrara Mas and Avila, just to name a few. At least there are choices for comparison.
| Project Name | The Zest |
| Location | Bandar Kinrara 9 |
| Description | 3 blocks of 20 storey service apartments in commercial development |
| Land type | Freehold |
| Development size | 5.6 acres |
| Encumbrance | Charged to Maybank Bhd |
| Price | from RM244,888 onwards (from about Rm200psf) |
| Unit size | 1,110 to 1,213sq. ft. |
| No of units | 720 |
| Launch Date | now available |
| Expected Completion | early 2012 |
| Developer | Darul Dinasti Sdn. Bhd. (A member of the Trinity Group of companies) |
| Contact | 03 - 8060 8003 |
| Website | www.thezest.com.my |
Dear Admin,
Thank you for covering the “review” on this project.
However i felt that you have “short-sell” this particular development without highlighting some of the selling points”. Please allow me to include the followings:-
1. For Block C which is currently open for registration, you can choose either pool view or KL city view. The KL city view demands better premium actually if you study the selling price with NO blockage at all because the view-out is consisted of I&P’s Kinrara DSL homes.
2. Furnishing - IMHO the furnishing is above the average condos in Puchong area with porcelain tiles throughout common area, for 200/sqft. It also comes with glass balustrades and concealed aircond ledge. At 320/sqft, my last check with Setia Walk is given ceramic tiles and normal metal grilles for balcony.
3. The design of the residential blocks comes with privacy wall so that you won’t see your next door neigbours while in the balcony.
Was told that there will be 200 car parks for the shoplots/retails area.
However, I do agree that they should introduce larger units in block A or B. One way to cut back the density and to provide more varieties for homeowners that seeking for larger space.
Comment by Linustw — January 22, 2009 @ 2:54 pm
Hi admin,
Good day, kindly enlighten as I don’t understand how you compare the Zest, Avilla and Kinrara Mas where you claim that Avilla and Kinrara Mas is cheaper
. Avilla is priced (as per claimed in your review) RM 171 to RM 203 per sqft (priced in year 2006) and Kinrara Mas is priced (as per claimed in your review) RM 210 per sqft (priced in year 2006). The Zest is priced at RM 200 per sqft in year 2009. Not to mention interms of location, The Zest is situated within a much more prime location surrounded with middle to high class residential area, with life style concept and 2 car park per unit..
Comment by jean — January 23, 2009 @ 10:08 pm
Looking at the layout, I feel the developer has lost her focus by mixing commercial units here. With only 16 units, the commercial value is negligible and it only add chaos which to this very high density development.
Comment by Jason L — January 31, 2009 @ 1:28 am
To be honest, I think that is their tactic.. selling residential units seems to have more buyer pool than commercial units.. more over, you can “stack” the residential units high up in the sky can still sell-able.. Developers are also smart to make more residential units as the surrounding is still better suit for residential property.. That is the flexibility of commercial title land.. :p .. in view with the economy down turn, buyers tend to pull back and play on the safer side.. From purchaser point of view, residential units seems to be safer and better bet than commercial units.. As for the commercial title, we can see that more and more malaysian have adapted the trend, making serviced apartment for own stay.. utility rates is not an issue anymore as they are covertable to residential rates.. Since 2007, Service Apartment is already under protection of HDA..
As for the high density thing.. yes.. very high density lo.. how I wish the density can be slashed in to half only.. haha..
Comment by jean — February 1, 2009 @ 3:23 am
Hi. I’m new to this web community. I would like to puchase a double storey intermediate house (~5 year old) at Puchong Utama 2. I was told the BU 1900sq, and size 22x75. The asking price is RM280k. Anybody staying there? Can you share with me? Is the price fair? Thanks
Comment by Pak Lah — February 1, 2009 @ 3:11 pm
Jason,
there are 20 shoplots and 24 retails shops. they are building commercial to cash in the highway frontage. This frontage means little to residential units, whereas bizmen see different value.
By doing commercial (if successful) also path way for this relative young company to add more to their profile.
Jean, density is just a number game. They can cut back density, but will there be market for, say 2000sqft service apartments in Puchong area? will people pay 1/2mil in Puchong for service apartments?
I do sincerely hope that they will introduce diff variance in block B and hope that they have done their market research rightly.
Recalled Saffron YTL that initial plan was to build two blocks of 1000sqft apartments and 2 blocks of 1700sqft apartments. Due to overwhelming responses to 1000sqft apartments, in the end they have scaled back the 1700sqft apt and have it 3 and 1.
Comment by Linustw — February 2, 2009 @ 1:42 pm
before anything please look at my project www.villamas.com atmosfera condo. thank you.
Comment by kupang — February 17, 2009 @ 7:19 pm
Kupang,
I have just visted the Iproperty show in Mid Valley and saw your model. Well, I think the design is way too conventional, the roof design seems a mis match. Suggest the architect to go back to drawing board. Ooops!
Comment by Jason L — February 21, 2009 @ 12:04 am
Villamas.. we former puchacer of their project felt kena cheated.. didnt deliver certain facilities as promised.. looks nice on brouchers and model but after that, build a water treatment plant infront of Block A.. Don’t even have a garbage room in everyfloor but just put a big garbage bin beside the lift lobby in every floor..Blamming the designer for overlooking the garbage room. After completion 1 yr, the lift wall still cover with wood.. Appoint lousy maintenance company to manage the building.. No 1 in “taichi”.. pushing responsibility here n there..
Comment by Give-up — February 22, 2009 @ 12:42 am
So any good suggestion for me whether this unit worth to buy?any comments?i saw this property inside the iproperty expo in midvalley.the design i like.but i worry the commercial title..the utilities charge will be much higher than residential..but how much different between residential utilities charge with the commercial one?thanks for your helps.
Comment by cedric — February 23, 2009 @ 3:42 pm
I suspect the rental return for Zest will be poor as it is far from town centre of Puchong. Besides masive traffic jam is a daily affair along the Puchong-Bukit Jalil road which is going to be the one and only access for this project. the number of commercial units (20 only) is ridiculously low to make this a viable commercial centre. Just hope it wont turn out to be white elephant like the 2 rows of 4 storey shop office near Vistaria Apt at Bandar Puchong Jaya which has excellent road frontage but…..just fail due to low usage.
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Comment by prop — February 27, 2009 @ 2:13 am
Hey Jason.. Its not tat far and it has the best road connectivity to major highway and township.. Jam = high traffic flow.. and it will be easy accessible from the puchong sg.besi way once the ramp is completed. Being between puchong, TPM and bukit jalil, amenitis are just great.
Three years from now, Puchong will be major commercial hub with 8 commercial centers on going right now.. Mind you, commercial development is running much more rapid than residential in puchong right now.. Once all the commercial centers are up and running, there will be high demand for residential units in puchong.. Well.. Commercial units by reputable developer usually wont go wrong
.. Not to mention, the much speculated LRT extension, it might not materialized in near future but it soon will take off few years down the road.. by then, the demand will be much more higher.
Comment by jean — February 27, 2009 @ 8:50 pm
Hi Prop..
Are you guys doing a group purchase for Block C or Block B??
For Block C, I guess the much desire and ideal units have been snapped up by early birds..
Comment by jean — March 2, 2009 @ 8:02 pm
For The Zest in Kinrara 9, I’m wondering if anyone experience with this developer (Darul Dinasti Sdn Bhd) before?
I’m looking to get a unit there, but am worried on the credibility of the developer, considering they are quite a new company.
Anyone can share any experiences with the developer - i.e. how’s the quality of the build (in previous project - Heron Residency), etc
Please advise! Thanks
Comment by jiin — March 4, 2009 @ 3:34 pm
Hi jiin,
for comments and discussion of the developer and Heron’s quality of finishing, you can check out the comments here:
http://propertymalaysia.blogsome.com/2005/07/18/the-heron-residency-puchong/
Comment by Administrator — March 4, 2009 @ 3:44 pm
But I heard, there will be a cemetery + crematorium be built in the near future, in front of block A, within 2 km distance, which you could view from block A, city view side. Seem not much people aware of this, but it should has some impact on the value of the surrounding properties. Should buyers get back the booking fee if they decide to cancel the purchase, because they are not be informed about this IMPORTANT factor at the time when they pay for the deposit?
Comment by paul — March 4, 2009 @ 4:38 pm
you are funny Paul. The C&C is just a proposal by DBKL (diff council altogether, Kinrara under MBSJ), no earth moving done yet…..dun expect developer to tell you everything isn’t? summore it’s 2kms away. Puchong hartamas one even worst. The cementary is just NEXT to houses. I bet not all buyers are aware of it.
As long as you haven’t signed SPA, they can’t legally keep your deposit. Deposit should be refunded minus credit card charges. All stated in your booking slip. PLEASE READ.
Comment by Linustw — March 9, 2009 @ 12:46 pm
Block C sold close to 80%.. Block B is launched with RM10k - 15k higher..
Comment by jean — April 6, 2009 @ 8:27 pm
Don’t buy property from this developer, they just sell and run! We are resident from The Heron Residency, and they just don’t really care of the condo after they sold. The material used are low cost and low quality, sound insulation is lousy. security is the “TOP NOTCH” in the world where nobody can access to guard house and office from home. Now the whole condo fulled with foreign students and workers due to TRINITY’s staff which help owners to rent out their house!! Don’t but from this developer, you will regret! Come to our forum then you will know more
http://propertymalaysia.blogsome.com/2005/07/18/the-heron-residency-puchong/
Comment by Ivan — April 14, 2009 @ 9:54 am
Don’t buy property from this developer, they just sell and run! We are resident from The Heron Residency, and they just don’t really care of the condo after they sold. The material used are low cost and low quality, sound insulation is lousy. security is the “TOP NOTCH” in the world where nobody can access to guard house and office from home. Now the whole condo fulled with foreign students and workers due to TRINITY’s staff which help owners to rent out their house!! Don’t but from this developer, you will regret! Come to our forum then you will know more
http://propertymalaysia.blogsome.com/2005/07/18/the-heron-residency-puchong/
Comment by Ivan — April 14, 2009 @ 9:55 am
Aiya. I just bough one unit from this project. After read the topic from the forum, i start feel scare already.. what will happen. Feel like “kena tipu” or give another chance to this developer to improve their services?
Comment by Man — April 16, 2009 @ 12:13 am
I also just booked a unit of Tower B type D, after reading the comments from Heron residents, now worry that if the developer is able to deliver the promise of the nice landscape and the facilities which are so well-designed; also worry that how the management clean the rubbish since outside type d is the garbage room with door but seems like the management didn’t do their jobs to clean up the rubbish daily at Heron apartment. So worry there will have bad smell.
Thinking should I withdraw the booking fee. Anyone can give some comments based on your living experience in other apartment. Thanks!
Comment by Kelly — April 21, 2009 @ 11:59 pm
ya, sometimes buying property in Malaysia is just like gambling, whether you can get a nice condo with a good facilities or you can get a “high class flat with a low class facilitites” …… It’s better buy a completed unit in whcih you can look see look see the facilities provided
Comment by yyf — April 25, 2009 @ 5:39 pm
I simply cant see the potential of this place becoming a home a sweet home. My bias view is that it is too close to shops, low cost flats, petrol station, and too congested. Imagine over 500people jumping into a small pool or cramped in a small landscape turf which is not even on the ground.
Comment by jasonl — May 9, 2009 @ 1:25 pm
90% of Block C and 40% of Block B sold as of yesterday afternoon..
Yup.. Jasonl.. i wonder who are those buyers..
sales chart: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/870810/+1480
Comment by jean — May 10, 2009 @ 3:47 pm
90% of Block C and 40% of block B in just only 6 months running till now, its competitor which is in “much more prime location” still struggling to sell of 1st block after 9 months since soft launch late july last year..
Comment by jean — May 10, 2009 @ 3:52 pm
Im also one of they buyer… after see the comment also bit worry, anyone have confidence on this property developer?
Comment by Anna — May 26, 2009 @ 2:07 pm
thought of purchasing this as well but after reviewing what purchasers of Heron have to say, will definitely give this project a miss. Also, previously bought abondoned project, so reputable developer is must!!
Comment by John — June 11, 2009 @ 12:58 am
also with police detention center nearby and heard that there is reserve land for cemetary nearby?? is this true?? worse is facing small and medium industry area. Not a very nice view i must say!
Comment by John — June 11, 2009 @ 1:01 am
Common guys, we all are the investors here, let’s be positive on our decisions.
I trust my choice.
This is my 4th property.
To be frank, IMHO, property value is pretty much dependent on the purchaser. it’s pretty d**b to agree to all this negative comment. We should fight back instead of agreeing to it. The more negative things you say about your property the less valuable it’s gonna be.
To all owners of the Zest @ Kinrara 9:
I’m feeling good about where i put my money in now!!
Comment by Barney Low — June 12, 2009 @ 5:11 pm
John: The police detention area has been changed into a Police Station.
The C&C is a) quite far b) only visible to block C and c)may well not materialize, it’s prime land which can be sold for a better price.
The developer does not have a reputation, but I will give them hope because they are trying to make a name for themselves.
But I can’t tell why the property is selling like hot karipap. The price is not that great. The traffic will be horrible. The best thing they have going for them is that they got themselves a good PR company or something like that. The Artist Impressions are excellent. But as we all know - Never judge a book by its cover.
On that note, I bought a unit on the 20th Floor in Block B
Comment by Dude — June 16, 2009 @ 3:35 pm
Traffic would be worsen in Bandar Kinrara with this development.
What about the utilities charges for the apartments? Commercial rate or residential rate (this development is built on commercial title?
Comment by MH — June 17, 2009 @ 4:51 pm
This is a “service apartment” development or in Malaysian term “apartment built on commercial title”. The developer doesn’t want to pay the premium to convert the title to residential hence “service apartment” development is adopted.
Is the SPA includes the parking lots? Or the purchaser needs to sign supplementary agreement for the parking lots? If the later is the case, the parking lots might not be included in the strata title if the developer ever takes the responsibility to apply! Just to share some risks consideration when buying “service apartment” beside non-completion risk for buying an under construction property from small developer!
Comment by MH — June 17, 2009 @ 5:25 pm
Hi to all the Zest buyers and investors.. just to share with you. This project is run by a developer by name DraulDinasti.. Folks bare in ur minds their exisitnf project was THE HERON RESIDENCY located at bandar bukit puchong. Plz visit their exisitng project.. fyi in the building materials which they use is all cheap material. They very cleaver in doing empty promises before the developer raise the building. Im on on the victim of THE HERON RESIDENCY, y not u walk in to our service apatment and take a look of any of the houses. u can see their cheap works and they are not a professional developer in housing.. As wht i can advice is please do not invest on it.. DARUL DINASTI does empty promises and we feel we cheated too..
Comment by eric — June 19, 2009 @ 11:42 am
DONT BUY Darul Dinasti PROJECTS.. THEY does empty promises, use cheap building material. I can Prove it to you.. please walk in to THE HERON RESIDENCY located at Bandar Bukit Puchong. come and see urself !!! dun get impress by its iluustrated advertisment!!! its all big bullshit of them.. u will regreat if u buy property managed by DARUL DINASTI!!!!
Comment by eric — June 19, 2009 @ 11:55 am
Dont ever trust DARUL DINAST developer!! Please be free to walk in to THE HERON RESIDENCY located at bandar bukit puchong. ITs called a serviced apartment with 5star condominum facilities! Darul Dinasti the great lier is the developer for this exisitng project. FYI Darul Dinast does EMPTY PROMISES, USES CHEAP BUILDING MATERIAL, BAD MAINTENANCE SERVICE. Dun also forget to get into any of the houses too u will get diaapointed too,. PLZ dunt get impress easylt by the iluustrated drawings and advertisment.. Its all LIE & Bullshit..
Comment by eric — June 19, 2009 @ 12:01 pm
yes i heard tht too Daruldinasti’s exisitng project is terribel..
Comment by akon — June 19, 2009 @ 12:03 pm
glad u are aware of all the shortcomings and after weighing the pros and cons decided for it. Wish u best of luck!
but for me like i said reputable developer is still top priority. once bitten twice shy.
why selling like karipap? dunno… surprising, after all that the Heron residency ppl have to say…
Comment by John — June 23, 2009 @ 12:22 am
I thinks its nt good idea for getting property from such developer, as i beleive such developer who have exisitng complaints projects will only look forward on making money but not in their promises service. Most of their buyers giving bad thoughts on the developer..
Comment by saini — June 24, 2009 @ 12:30 pm
Just pay the deposit for Tower B, worry about this developer’s quality of delivery…. shall I proceed for the S&P
Comment by Ivory — June 26, 2009 @ 3:34 pm
I booked one unit and cancelled later (block B 12th floor type B) for personal reasons. Its in good location, but 3 years to complete is too long for me, too many units to share facilities and cannot control on the tenant occupancies. Anyway, i heard the materials used are those of good qualities (glass barrier in the balcony) etc.
Comment by NLW — June 27, 2009 @ 4:25 pm
I booked a unit at Tower A on the 10th Floor (type B) at RM281K and will be signing for S&P next week. I think i have made the right decision. I hope the project will look as nice as what is illustrated in brochure/artist impression.
Comment by Sam — June 28, 2009 @ 7:04 pm
Feel free to join the rest here
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/870810/+2020
Comment by Zest — June 28, 2009 @ 10:20 pm
The proposed “Waste Transfer Center” is few KM away from Zest. This issue was hot since few years back. Is this proposal still on ? if yes, it will definately affect this area.
Comment by Stanbank — July 10, 2009 @ 3:10 pm
Hi Stanbank, the plant is CANCELLED.. you can check here
http://forum.bandarkinrara.com/index.php?topic=89.0
Comment by jean — July 10, 2009 @ 9:59 pm
Dont buy Darul dinasti property.. alots of empty promises.. and the building materials is cheap…!!! plz advise others///
Comment by blink — July 14, 2009 @ 4:22 pm
lrt is coming…
Comment by jin — July 14, 2009 @ 8:21 pm
All will come but wht the point buy a bad quality property…
Comment by blink — July 17, 2009 @ 9:33 am
yeah, u got ur point there…
but we wun b able to tell until it is completed…
Hopefully, following the complaints from the Heron residents, the developers has learnt their lesson…
Comment by jin — July 20, 2009 @ 12:07 am
I gues they dont learn anyhting, because we have ask the developer to bare the defect but they failed to do so. They give alots of execuses, till u can see the swimming pool is any eye soar the water is in bad condition. like a drain water. All buyer we welcome you’ll to make a visit to our HERON Residency befor you buy a property with this cheap developer. UR most welcome to visit our HERON so that u will have and great chosie to made up. Thnaks
Comment by blink — July 20, 2009 @ 3:57 pm
they have got few drwng, dun get cheated with it ,, its just to attract the buyes.. YOu wont get the real in the real environment…heheh BAD OF DARULDINASTI
Comment by blink — July 24, 2009 @ 3:36 pm
As long as you can bear the risk of non-completion, risk of bad quality and so on, go ahead and book a unit. Don’t blame developer, banks or others for your decision. I suppose those who buys a unit has made an informed decision.
Comment by MH — July 31, 2009 @ 11:51 am
I have always find it amusing to look at all the angry and negative comments here about The Zest. It just makes me wonder what is the agenda behind of all these ppl. Come on, the project is already 80% sold off even without a show unit!! Wake up already
Comment by goodness — August 7, 2009 @ 11:29 pm
yes, as i said before come and see the complete project by DaruDinasti, than you will know y re we frus and giving bad comments. Their exisitng project is The Heron Residency. Just to share with you they mention The Heron Residency is a Service Aparmtent wit 5 star facilities, but they developer cant event complete the corridoor with tiles.. Can u imagine how it looks than? ! ? !
Comment by ray — August 12, 2009 @ 3:07 pm
hmmm if i remember correctly, Heron is not very expensive right? and even given a 400k highclass condo in subang equipped with thumbprint access also does not haf tiles for corridoor wor.. what do u expect for your Heron ??
Comment by goodness — August 17, 2009 @ 9:45 pm
but un the building plan they promise to lay tiles on the corridoor wor! Thats y we expect for the tiles in Heron.. FYI thumbprint equipment are for security reason only. The tiles works is need to show that Heron is a well completed residential project to proof, as whtt been promise by the developer…
Comment by ray — August 21, 2009 @ 2:12 pm
I understand from one of the consultant that they have no action plan to build the ramp as telling by them, till that time all Zest Resident will need to take U turn at TPM which is really really jam due to very very high traffic. My goodness……..
Comment by Lee — August 22, 2009 @ 7:31 am
@ray i see, if they promised liao then it is really their fault.
Comment by goodness — August 22, 2009 @ 11:19 pm
Its not a fault but its a great lie from the developer. Can such developer been trusted for their upcoming projetcs!!! Watch Out!!!
Comment by ray — August 25, 2009 @ 8:23 pm
@Ray then when you ask them back , what do they say? Or could it be that you were conned by just one of the irresponsible SA?
Comment by goodness — August 26, 2009 @ 11:11 pm
Most of the abandoned housing projects are almost 100% sold. Do check around - Platinum Damansara, Newgate Avenue (developed by listed company), Rhythm Avenue (developed by listed company), Nusa Mewah (developed by listed company), Villaria Condominium …do your research before making a decision to buy from a plan!
Comment by MH — August 27, 2009 @ 6:53 pm
@goodness, We have form a commite and we’re looking forward for the developer to look forward on this matter, but seems like the developer is not coperating with us. They kind of CUCI TANGAN.. ler..
Comment by ray — August 28, 2009 @ 11:28 am
Hmm..I just purchased one unit in block A..hopefully i wont be dissapointed.
Comment by MyFirstHome — September 7, 2009 @ 10:36 am
Good luck to all Zest owner, now HERON having more serious cases on the building which ignored by the developer. Dont complain when you move in to your new house future.
Comment by nxin — September 21, 2009 @ 7:58 pm
Heard from Zest SA that the main con for Heron and Zest is different.. The current main con for Zest is also the same main con of a much anticipating shopping mall by a reputable developer.. Hope that TT had learned from past experience and Heron’s issue will not repeat in Zest.. good luck to all
Comment by jean — September 22, 2009 @ 8:22 pm
Got this from other forum, the main con for The Zest is different from Heron.. the main con is JASMURNI CONSTRUCTION
http://www.cidb.gov.my/directory/local_contractor_details.php?cont_id=109313
Item 1 (The Zest)
C&C Of S/Structure Wks- Cdg Pmbg Brcmpr Mdgi 3 Blk Komersial Services Aprt 720U Mdgi: Blk A-20T-240U Kediaman, Blk B-20T-240U Kediaman, Blk C-20T-240U Kediaman & 5T Podium-Aras TLK Trmsk Kmdhn Rmh Kelab, K/Renang, Kedai Pjbt 24U Lot PT5469, Mk Kinrara
This company is also main con for IOI Boulevard ..
Item 5
Bldg & External Wks For Cdg Pbgn 6 Blok Komplek Perniagaan & Pej Mdgi Tkt Aras Tnh (Kedai) - 60 U Tkt 1-7 (Pej) - 238 U & 2 Aras T/L/Kereta Bwh Tnh Di Atas Lot PT22, Jalan Kenari 5, Bandar Puchong Jaya
JASMURNI CONSTRUCTION also ranked top 10 for Quality Assessment System in Construction (QLASSIC) for year 2008
Quality Assessment System in Construction (QLASSIC) is a method to
measure the quality of workmanship of a construction work based on the
approved standards. QLASSIC enables the quality of workmanship between
construction projects to be objectively compared.
http://www.cidb.gov.my/v6/files/1.pdf
Zest owners may hav a better night sleep now
Looks like Zest owners are pretty serious about this project and have a very good network of people with handful of information and lots of lubang to gorek for more info .. Kudos
Comment by jean — September 22, 2009 @ 11:58 pm
i thot of getting a sub-sale unit. after knowing what happened to Priya and Chan @ , thank God, i m not vested. my worry is that this is not a structural defect, but an irreversible foundation settlement problem… from the perspective of an investor, i do not consider this as a sound investment, imagine the difficulties in letting off or finding a tenant…
Comment by JC — September 28, 2009 @ 4:48 pm
tiles defect are common even from reputable developer.. the problem is.. TT is not good enough to solve the problem and cover up the story.. unlike big developers like SP Sxtia or IxI.. Setia Alam has sinking house as well, this is even bigger structural failure, but developer rectify and cover up the story very well.. same goes to the wall crack because of Setia walk construction.. SP sxtia take the effort to please the residence nearby so that the issue is not spread like fire..
If TT had been responsible, rectify and cover up the story immediately, frustrated owners will not publish this issue.. Publishing is the last resort, after exhausting other option because owners will have difficulty to let go or rent out their units like you describe.
Comment by jean — September 28, 2009 @ 10:04 pm
Hi buyers and the future buyers of Zest, please log into youtube or malaysia kini andd search for this video clip by name ‘Tiles Popping Up’ you can imagine how lusy is the DarulDinasti developer. Heron is the exisitng project. so wiht their cheap mentality and cheap work of using cheap building material this is wht you will get buy properties from them.. Till now no action from the developer to the effected resident of Heron. So to the future buyres.. plz plz think wisely before u purchase units from Darul Dinsati.. DARUL DINASTI IS LOUSY AND LAIR
Comment by inocent — October 8, 2009 @ 11:45 am
How about the 19 Residency from this same developer @ 603-8060 8003 / +6016-9659 088. At the moment Trinity is doing road show at Tesco Puchong. They are promoting The Zest, BK & 19 Residency together.
Comment by Albert — October 21, 2009 @ 12:30 am
dear home buyers, would like to share my thoughts on the issues above. As a buyer there are alot of factors to decide before buying a home. its going to be at least a medium to long term home/commitment to most ppl who stays in not for the purpose of investment. On positive notes, location for Zest should be good given the extra advantages highlighted above but what i am worried about is not this. I am more concerned if developers are not up to what they have to promise. Bare in mind that the brochures are not a legally binding documents given that it is “only for illustration purposes”. Whats more, can we seriously believe that nothing happens and ppl (especially home owners) are complaining about Heron just for fun 9at thus at the end of the day devalue the price of their own property because of this)? of course there is something there that is worth taking note. I for one is a witness to most of what is happening there myself, but i stand to defer that I am neutral when i come to sharing my stories here. We have to understand that there are also 3 parties at least involved in the contruction process, developer, main con and sub con. Do you know that some good and famous developers are not making money from some of their projects but they will finish it anyway because of credibility and commitment to the buyers, (bare in mind too that they have plenty of fundings behind them), so what support does a small developer has to safely say that they can deliver what they say. profit is the only thing and to do so, your guess is as good as mine on where to cut cost? I too have no complains as to whether they are using better material for Zest as compared to Heron but I believed if you can take a look at the bottom line here, they will just put in their brochure as “quality and branded material……” how quality and branded as it may be, is also your guess is as good as mine. One think i learn thought as a condo buyer is to always look at the approved drawing or make sure that one is available anytime to view because you will never know when you wil be shortchanged especially on issues like car parks alotment between residents and visitors, what areas constitute as public area and what is belongs to developers, what confirmed faciltites they have based on the approved drawings and not based on the brochures, etc to name a few. I will leave you with these points for now and will share a point or 2 next time. thanks
Comment by concerned man — November 1, 2009 @ 2:37 am