Property Hunter Magazine Property Hunter Magazine Issue 54 - May 2014 | Page 54

/// West Malaysia Property News WEST MALAYSIA PROPERTY NEWS Sharing news and information about various issues related to the property industry from Peninsular Malaysia. SDB, Mah Sing Keen on Sungai Buloh SOVO units and serviced apartments. But on the basis of size, the 6.55-acre D’Sara Sentral is larger than the 4.8-acre SqWhere. SDB at a roadshow event Sg Buloh’s property market has attracted the likes of Mah Sing Group and Selangor Dredging Bhd (SDB) thanks to its upcoming MRT line and the Employees Provident Fund’s plan to develop over 2,330 acres of former Rubber Research Institute (RRI) land. In fact, Mah Sing has recently unveiled the D’Sara Sentral, a mixed commercial project with a gross development value (GDV) of about RM900 million, while SDB launched a RM630 million mixed commercial development known as SqWhere. In terms of similarities, both projects are located near the upcoming Kg Baru Sungai Buloh MRT station, which is presently being constructed on Jalan Welfare’s opposite sides. They also offer similar components such as retail shops, small offices, 54 www.PropertyHunter.com.my In terms of prices, retail units at SqWhere were sold at RM825 psf, while that in D’Sara Sentral were purchased at RM950 psf. The former’s SOVO units cost RM750 psf, while Mah Sing’s is cheaper at RM650 psf. “Buyers are paying PJ prices for a Sg Buloh location. It shows they are confident in the branding and the reputation of the company when they pay that kind of prices to buy into that location,” said Kim Realty CEO Vincent Ng, adding the both projects are leasehold. “It also shows that they are still very positive about the property sector and are attracted by all that talk about the Sg Buloh growth potential,” he noted. Meanwhile, the RRI land is expected to 10 to 20 years to develop, but EPF’s subsidiary Kwasa Land is currently holding the tender process for its 64-acre town centre. Mah Sing Acquires Shah Alam Site for RM327 Million detached, linked semi-detached, super link, bungalow and serviced apartments. Mah Sing’s group managing director cum group CEO Tan Sri Leong Hoy Kum Mah Sing Group has acquired an 85.43acre site from Great Doctrine (M) Sdn Bhd for RM327 million. Offered on a 99-year lease, the property is located in the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah golf course in Shah Alam and was sold for RM88 psf. According to Starproperty, Mah Sing plans to turn the land into an eco-themed residential development, with a gross development value of RM2.5 billion. Set to be launched in 2016, the development will feature a mix of both landed and high-rise residences, including semi- “The land is situated in the most matured part of Shah Alam, and the location is commonly known as the Damansara Heights of Shah Alam. This is undulating golf course land, and we will create a hybrid of our high-end Lagenda and medium high-end Residence series of properties,” said its group managing director cum group CEO Tan Sri Leong Hoy Kum. Leong noted that the price agreed upon was a fair value given the favourable payment terms. Notably, 10 percent of the total consideration was paid by Mah Sing upon the signing of the sale and purchase agreement on Wednesday. The rest will be paid in one bullet payment either 30 months from the agreement date or six months from fulfilment of conditions precedent, whichever is later. An automatic extension of two months will also be granted by the vendor.