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Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 11:45 am Post subject: Housing in Malaysia - Where to stay?
Housing in Malaysia
There are several options for living in Malaysia - bungalows or freestanding homes, condominiums (apartments with extra facilities) and apartments (usually with limited facilities). Living spaces can be leased with or without furniture although even the latter will usually have standard facilities like ceiling fans, air conditioners, stove, hot water system and fridge.
Recently built condominiums in good areas include most of the following - pool, gym, lifts, 24-hour security service, adequate parking, convenience store and landscape gardens. Security is an issue for many tenants as break-ins occur more frequently than they should.
Kuala Lumpur is no different from any other city in the world; location and facilities are all important. The traffic in the city can often be bad. So access to work, education and recreation facilities becomes important. There are few natural attractions that make certain areas better for living - being inland, for example, there are no beach-side locations near to the city. The dress circle areas therefore tend to be based upon location with proximity to the CBD, all-important. These areas include Kenny Hills, Damansara Heights and the city end of Jalan Ampang where many embassies are located. Other popular areas include Bukit Kiara, Ampang, Bangsar Baru (commonly known as Bangsar) and Taman Tun Dr. Ismail. These upmarket surburbs have long been established and are very well-equipped with plenty of amenities; with the exception of Kenny Hills as its prestige lies in its landscape - built around and along mother nature's own precipices.
If you have school aged children, location to one of the international schools will be important and it is a good idea to determine this before looking for accommodation or your childe could have a long commute each day due to the traffic conditions. Most are direct neighbours to the city centre, known as the Golden Triangle. Despite being well-known for erratic road traffic conditions, Ampang still attracts many expats as not only is it close to town, but offers plenty of fine dining restaurants of European cuisine to help lessen home-sickness.
Damansara Heights and the many apartments in the Bangsar area have relatively easy access to Bangsar Baru which has many bars, shops and restaurants. Many consider this the "trendy" end of town. In the last few years the Sri Hartarmas area has become popular and there are many apartments there together with shops and restaurants.
Here's some indication of monthly rents in Kuala Lumpur. Modern, three-bedroom condominium, 2,100 sq. feet in Bangsar - RM7, 500 and a two-bedroom condominium, 1,200 sq. feet in Bangsar - RM3, 000. Semi-detached house in central area, RM4,000 to RM6,000 and detached house, central location and pool - RM9,000 to RM15,000
Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 6:10 am Post subject: 1 bedroom fully furnished condo for rent @ Damansara Perdana
Damansara Perdana, very accessible to/from many highways to Kuala Lumpur. It is located near amenities; IKEA, TESCO, MC Donalds, Burger King, Petronas, Lexus Showroom, Mutiara Curve, Cineplex Damansara and lots more and between established neighbourhood like Mutiara Damansara, Bandar Utama, Tropicana and etc
A corner unit with garden, Fully furnished with washing machine, clothes dryer, 2 Air con units, fan, light, furnishings, shower heater, insect and shower screen. Perdana Exclusive Condominiums have facilities; gym, sauna, swimming pool, BBQ area, security, covered carparks and etc. View to appreciate! Suitable for singles or couples. Rental @ RM 1,200/mth. View to appreciate and for viewing appointment, please contact Lyn @ 016-3488663.
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