The Zest @ Kinrara 9

[king]

The website for this new development is up. The project certainly looks impressive if materialized. It will no doubt bring vibrancy to BK.

The pricing for apartments starting from RM 224,888 (RM 202.60 per sq.ft.) is rather steep considering landed properties in the vicinity were offered at around the same price. The density of the development is also extremely high for this area! Imagine the havoc it will cause if the developer did not allocate 2 car park for each unit.

http://www.thezest.com.my/main.html

[wolfiee]

Hey guys,
The sales agent called me today and invite me for preview tomorrow (sunday). And if I like the it, I can start to purchase it.
According to the sales agent, Feb09 will be the soft launching

I wonder, how's the sales for the Zest.....

[eugene jk]

Booking fee is RM 3K, buyers have until february to think it over and booking fee is refundable.

Kinna agree with the high density. Price is reasonable IMHO comparing with condos around puchong area and also the new lauches around puchong. Condos in puchong will not be tagged below rm200k anymore, just imagine Aseana Puteri was tagged above rm200k few years back.

Setia Walk
RM320 per sqft
Free Hold

Zen
RM235 per sqft
Lease Hold

Zest
RM200 per sqft
Free Hold

I don't think there are landed property tag below RM250k around kinrara area unless going into puncak jalil or taman kinrara. Not to mention with the prestige address @kinrara 9, surrounded by mid to high end housing around and also near by Mutiara Bukit Jalil and Alam Sutera. Accessibility is great with the propose ramp connecting the opposite road in to BK 9. not to mention with the propose Kinrara LRT station will definately boost the property value around.

For an average of RM250k and getting KL skyline view will be a great plus point. Other good features like good build up area (1110 - 1213 sqft) 2 carparks, 3 tiers security and maintainence fee as low as 16cents persqft, full condo facilities with the landscape design by reputable designer who have done for Safforn and LakeEdge. Commercial (shop and retail store) is just a stone throw away.

we have another discussion forum here, more details are being discussed: http://realestate.net.my/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21790

They even havent soft launch the project, currently Block C available for booking, block B will be launched around april or may, Block A is locked by developer for foreign investors.

1st 100 buyers will ge Rm3888 rebate, there are about 70 booking as of now.

I am not an agent, just feel that this project is something worth looking into,

[wolfiee]

eugene,
If there is really a RAMP,
then, worth while to check it out...

I suspect Trinity are using BK9, freehold, LRT and "ramp" as for the selling point.
At first, PKB was thinking of selling the land to some developer to develop that piece of land into commercial building...like office building with 10-20 floors....

If there is NO ramp, then it will be BK9 "VS" Zest on the entrance issue
Not to forgot about the low cost apartment.......where's their entrance

[wolfiee]

By the way,
Have you asked the sales agent or trinity, is the ramp is "REAL"?
Or they just used the "ramp" as sales gimmick?
And any idea, when did Trinity PLAN to build the ramp?

Any idea who is Joe Lim of Trinity?

I believe ALL of BK9 hope that the ramp is "REAL", and I suspect Zest owner will be happy too to see the "RAMP" is real too.....hehe

[eugene jk]

please check www.thezest.com.my and checkout the map.. according to developer, the ramp is approved, but not sure when is the completion date. i think it make more sence to have a ramp there. well, you just have to have faith with them, afteralll, buying underconstruction project is a risk. My 1st property is an apartment - villa pavilion behind TPM and bought it while under construction in 2006. they promise to build the access road linking serdang raya and puchong sg besi highway. luckily they keep their promise, otherwise, i will be in deep sh*t..

As for LRT, it might be a gimmick but everyone is hoping it to come true. But i dont think that is the main point that attracted me. if the LRT is materialized, it will be a big bonus for us.

Indeed the land was sold to darul dinasti sdn bhd at the initial plan, check out bandar kinrara interactive map Phase 9A12 http://www.bandarkinrara.com.my/swf_files/pkb5.swf . for your info, darul dinasti is a subsidary of trinity towers, so that make sence.
FYI, the whole development is on commercial title, including the front row shop/office and 3 blocks of serviced apartment i would call them.

As for whoe is Joe Lim, sorry, i don't know this person.

The ramp is built for all BK9 residents, of course everyone will be happy..

Suggest you check out their office in bandar puteri

[wolfiee]

Hi eugene,
Based on realestate forum, you said you have locked 1 of the unit in Zest

Hm......I believe you should look into the ramp, NOT me....
As Zest owner, would it be curious to follow up on the ramp?
Because, how's the entrance will be.....I am very anxious to know and curious on this....

And I already checked with Trinity on the ramp and I have their replied.
I just need to re-confirmation on their feedback.... with "others" if they asked too....

No issue from me....just curious from myside
And I wonder...how's OTHER owner (Zest) reaction on this...."ramp"....
Or...just purely for investment...if yes, and I also invest on Zest...I won't care too ...hehe

[eugene jk]

Ramp or no ramp, we can look into it together... i still have 2 months to find out and think it over before cancelling my booking...

Are you staying in BK9? well i sense that you have shown great interest in this ramp.. another way is to check with MPSJ just like what we did with the serdang raya new access road 2 yrs back.. I have re-check the forum to find out the contact details..

if no ramp, we will just enter zest like how other BK9 resident do :p.. btw, the serviced apartment entrance is infront of WARNA.

[wolfiee]

Hi eugene
Agreed.
Hehe
I'm not sure, what is ur purpose of purchasing Zest
My key point is
a. Geniune buyer: They should look into the ramp.
I have talked with Trinity last year in KLCC there....Trinity approach me their Zest based on the ramp. The sales agent talked to me about 30mins or so...

b. For investmet
If I plan to invest in Zest....I don't care whether got ramp or not. And I will be happy if Trinity really build it

I sense you...are investing in Zest.....hehe....that's why not really keen on the ramp issue

If genuine buyer of Zest..if no ramp, may I asked....
a. have you all imagine how the traffic flow...BK9 Vs low cost apartment Vs Zest
b. Is the "ramp" was 1 of the criteria of the CF? If not sure....how to buy...later become Talam issue...kena tipu.....hehe. I was told by the trinity sales agent, that the ramp was 1 of the criteria in getting the CF
c. So, what is the main selling point of Zest (if no ramp)? We all knew that LRT has been approved. This news was released BEFORE Zest was launch. So, Trinity MIGHT use this news to attract buyers....
d. Beside a, b, c...other selling point? Beside Freehold, BK9 houses, accessible, location......

Don't mentioned about the location and accessible....BK9 houses most of them are sell out, due to this reasons....that's why i see Trinity use the same reasons....

I already asked few times to Trinity in 2008 and 2009...... So I know their replied.

Just helping out here...no issues from me....
Just curious how's the sales of Zest and how's buyer reaction.......

My personal view that many did not able to catch the BK9 houses...so, some might able to purchase Zest then "invest", taking the opportunity of BK9 houses price are increase and hoping Zest property increase as well....so, that's why, not many people really keen on "ramp" issue....for those into Zest....hehe..so, if got, got lor....if no, the no lor...
No dispute....just my thought only....cheers...

[eugene jk]

I think Zest can be own stay and investment. But I will look into investment point of view 1st.. Having a ramp give a huge impact on the potential return of this project. Imagine the accessibility will be a strong point and competing with near by serviced apartment and condo.. Potential tenants or purchasers will not even need to think twice to decide if the ramp is there. If the ramp is not there, they might be turned off and look for other units with better accessibility..

[wolfiee]

Hi Eugene,
As you mentioned, if the ramp is not there, potential buyer may be turned off the look for other units with better accessibility.
Total agreed with you. For investment and own stayed, that would be bad, right? (potential buyer will look else where)....

That's why I focus on the ramp, and asking those who are interested in Zest, does they ask the Trinity on the ramp. In fact, Trinity brochure has put in the ramp (to attract buyers).

Funny, nobody was asking this question to Trinity.

So, my 2nd question will be....does anybody (potential buyer of Zest) ask Trinity on the ramp issue? If the ramp is not important, then if I'm the developer, I won't build it and won't publish the ramp (to attract) the potential buyers...why I (as developer) need to spend more money and why need to attract unwanted questions....

3rd question will be...
a. If no ramp, therefore, only 1 entrance to BK9...is thru TPM then, straight to BK9.
This main road, is very heavy during 6-8pm everyday (weekdays). So, if we consider Low Cost Apartment, BK9 houses and Zest, using that road as well....have we thought of that? Also pls consider Puncak Jalil residence...
b. That road also known for flooded. So, if include the flooded and raining factor, how's the traffic will be...worst ler...worth it (Zest?)

If I am a genuine buyer, I will push on the ramp. It will help all the Zest buyer as well...

So I believe the ramp, play important roles of 1 key important factor/criteria of purchasing Zest....

FYI,
Many of potential buyers did not really go to purchase BK9 houses because they need to u-turn at the TPM (no ramp direct to BK9). I been to few launches of BK9, the u-turn is 1 of the key factor....

I'm NOT against Zest, but telling everybody that the ramp is important and need to follow-up (since Zest is putting it into their brochure)

Cheers...just my thought and opinion...

[eugene jk]

No problem bro, I guess all buyers, potential buyers and current owners of BK9 are all exited and anxious about the new ramp, it will be the hot topic for all BK9 reseidents. I agree we have to push for the ramp.. Since developer is only verbally confirmed with us about the ramp approval, we can also ask the developer to show proof interms of letter and also calling up MPSJ to confirm.. making a U turn in TPM is kinna TOO FAR and the traffic light at TPM is JAM during peak hour.. I have been there before..

There are still much more outstanding issues i need to consider beside the ramp in this 2 months.

1) Commercial title (need them to confirm the conversion of utilities tariff, quit rent and accessment to residential rate, it can at least save up to 50% of expences)

2) Lot 1986 to be C+C in future.. thanks to DBKL..

Maybe you can give some input

cheers

[wolfiee]

Hopefully, you can help to push Trinity as potential buyer...hehe
And hope Zest is a success as well, with more organise planning (eg: traffic flow within BK9) and able to get buyers more advantage...hehe.....try to make BK9 area a higher class...as claimed by Trinity

The road in BK9, to main entrance of Zest, quite pack and narrow. And only 1 lane, turn to right (when going into BK9), then turn right to Zest area....
And 1 lane for left turning (to 9A1, 9A2 and 9A3)

If I'm not mistaken, Talam also use "propose highway has been approved" for Puncak Jalil property.....what are the reason/selling point for the Puncak Jalil houses then. And, so, what happen now? hehe.....invisible "highway" been build? hehe

[wolfiee]

And..forgot 1 thing.
I was told by 1 of the sales agent of Trinity in 2008...
The ramp is 1 of the criteria of getting the CF.

So, if true, and no ramp, Ok for all potential buyers? hehe...Remember the Talam and the Puncak Jalil case with proposed highway (approved)...I believe the highway is also 1 of the CF condition...that's why all the bank has blacklisted Talam's Puncak Jalil (and no permanent CF as well) last time. I called the bank and ask before...

No issue from me. Just want to get some clarification on this issue... and re-confirm. So that everybody is clear and understand...hehe

Another block (Zest) is for foreigner .....how's their living style? hehe.....

[andytcw]

HI DEAR ALL ENTHUSIASMS, I HEARD THERE IS ANOTHER CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LAUNCHING AT THE HILL-TOP BESIDE VILLAMAS APARTMENT...ITS CONSIDERED A HIGH CLASS PROJECT WITH ALOT MORE OF GREEN AND FACILITY AREAS, E.G. BIG SWIMMING POOL, GYMNASIUM, JACUZZI, ETC...AND THEIR THEME IS MORE OR LESS TROPICAL STYLE OF DEVELOPMENT...MAYBE WORTH A LOOK AS WELL...JUST MY ONE CENT OPINION.