bro, im still aiming horizon hill leh..
nusa idaman is not bad also,but i still aiming horizon hills
Hi LGLab,
Appended below are some write-up on the various properties shared by Wuqi and some of the forummers here. Pse note that things may have change, but I guess most still hold true. The pricing u see are like before the min RM500K that foreigners can buy. Pse know that these are just people's opinion and not meant to offend anyone. Hope u can use them in ur house hunting.
ESTATE COMPARISON
Taman Laguna
Relative Safety: 3
Proximity to SG: 3 (2nd link mainly)
Proximity to amenities: 3
Security: 3 (As only 1 guard house but with cameras)
Materials: 3.3
Cost:400 to 500k
Type: Double story Terrace
Facilities: Playground
Pros: Near to seafood village with cheap and very nice/fresh seafood, spacious halls and living area, lots of land. Very high ceilings.
Cons: Relatively rural part with development going on, very dark and only 1 access road at night(but may be changed)
Casa Almyra
Relative Safety: 3.2
Proximity to SG: 3.2
Proximity to amenities: 3
Security: 3.5
Materials: 3-4.2
Cost: 500 plus to over 1 or 2 million
Type: Semi-Ds, 2 storeys
Pros: Next to the river, some with own jetty. Nearby to small shops
Cons: Materials may vary,bad smell from the river, small winding road in
Setia (Nearest to 2nd link as there are many Setia developments)
Relative Safety: 3
Proximity to SG: 3
Proximity to amenities: 3.5
Security: 3
Materials: 3.2
Cost: 400 plus to over million
Type: Mix, 2 storeys
Pros: Quiet and peaceful, price is slightly high but still reasonable. Solid developer
Cons: Some areas are next to highway so maybe a bit noisy, materials so so but contractor response to defects are good
Sutera Utama/Taman Sutera (Referring to new and just finished development)
Relative Safety: 3.5
Proximity to SG: 3 (Can either go by first or 2nd link)
Proximity to amenities: 4 (Lots of shops nearby Sutera Mall, Carrefour)
Security: 3.2 (Some incidences reported thus lower rating)
Materials: 3.8 to 4
Cost:500 to over million
Type: Mix type, 2 - 3 storeys
Facilities: Playground
Pros: Proximity to Nusa Bestari and shopping areas, Carrfour, airy and nice. SG involved in development
Cons: A lot of heavy traffic around the area, air quality so so. Heavy traffic in Nusa Bestari area especially during rush hour
Mont Calista
Relative Safety: 4.5 (Gurkhas equipped and refused us access in the evening)
Proximity to SG: 3 (Can either go by first or 2nd link)
Proximity to amenities: 4 (Giant and Jusco nearby)
Security: 4.5 (Highest ground in Pulai with good security)
Materials: 3.5
Cost:630 to 900k
Type: Semi-D, 2.5( basement) - 3 storeys
Facilities: Playground, gym, jogging track and soon likely a swimming pool
Pros: Very high ground, nice views in some of the units, very large rooms, high walls and ceilings, suitable for retirement
Cons: Right next to low cost housing and some factories.
Nusa Idaman
Relative Safety: 3
Proximity to SG: 3.5
Proximity to amenities: 3
Security: 3
Materials: 3.2
Cost: 300-400 plus to over million
Type: Terrace, 2 storeys
Facilities: Playground, childcare
Pros: Quiet and peaceful, nearby to small shops, coffeeshops
Cons: Lonely road to access the area, a bit of a drive to reach shopping
East Ledang (Most of the below security findings applies to Leisure Farm too)
Relative Safety: 3 (Fatal shooting occured nearby, isolated, lonely and dark road at night)
Proximity to SG: 5 (Arguably nearest to 2nd link)
Proximity to amenities: 1 (Not developed yet)
Security: 3.5
Materials: 4.5-5 (Very nice materials)
Cost:1.2 million to 2.3 million
Type: Mostly bungalow or Semi-D, 2 storeys
Facilities: Clubhouse, Playground, Childcare, very near to Puteri Habour
Pros: Quiet, peaceful, security panic button built in for fast response, very very big rooms and toilets and living area. Good air quality. High ceiling, near to Puteri Habour and also the Kota Iskandar government area. Full parquet and nice window shades
Cons: External security concerns and lack of amenities coupled with the high price tag
D'Grande
Relative Safety: 4.3
Proximity to SG: 3.6
Proximity to amenities: 4.5
Security: 4
Materials: 3.8 to 4.2
Cost: 500-600 plus to over million
Type: Mix, 2 storeys
Facilities: Childcare
Pros: High ground, high outer walls nearby to small shops, coffeeshops, Jusco Tesco Giant, anti-termite treatment
Cons: Lonely road when driving in, next to a couple of old developments
Horizon Hills
Relative Safety: 4.8
Proximity to SG: 3.5
Proximity to amenities: 4.4
Security: 4.8
Materials: 4 to 4.5
Cost: 300 plus to over 1 or 2 million
Type: Mix, 2-3 storeys
Facilities: Golf resort, swimming pool, gym, air-conditioned playground, ballroom
Pros: Very high ground, solid security, nearby to many shops, Jusco, Tesco, Giant. Golf resort, anti-termite treatment
Cons: High price compared to some of the other developments, smaller lot/units size as compared to some of the others.
No balcony for a some of the units so need to do your own
Nusa Idaman (more)
Safety/Security:
1.Main entrance guardhouse not ready yet. Only individual precincts have guardhouse. As each precincts have hundreds of houses, security may be an issue as human traffic will be large compared to Horizon hills where the guards can easily recognize residents.
2.Perimeter and house fences have really low height which is insufficient to keep out intruders. Was advised by agent to install grills on all windows which is a big turn-off for me as window grills make the house feels like a jail cell.
Proximity to amenities:
1. The development is new and currently only 3-4precincts have been completed. There is a cluster of shops nearby but not within walking distance. Jusco is about 5mins drive away as there is a long and winding road to the entrance.
Current launches: Courtyard 2 and Impiana.
1. House Types: 2 Storey Terrace, 1867sqft to 2415sqft,
2. Facilities: Playground, park. No clubhouse, swimming pool etc.
3. Cost : RM 300K to RM450K. (detailed price list can be obtained from the showroom.)
Avoid housing projects in Impian Emas, buying shops in Johor Jaya and Sentosa(in Malaysia, not to be confused with the Sentosa in SG) Goods in Johor Jaya also tend to be a bit expensive.
All the best with your house hunting!