PROPERTY REVIEW
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ธ.ค. 2021
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Website : tropicanagrandhill.com
Phone : 018 - 390 9988
This is definitely that address that's on top of every KL person's weekend list due to it's proximity. It's a mere 30-40 mins drive away for families to escape the heat and stress for the weekends. But now, the development pace is way beyond my expectation.
Tropicana Grandhill will be one of the first township development in Genting despite the challenges of topography, engineering, logistics, infrastructure, and etc. TwinPines, is then designed to be somewhat that hotel/homestay/home product in order to cater to the huge demand of visitors to Genting every weekend. In terms of numbers, the day rate returns are very convincing against the monthly installments.
However, the unfortunate lockdown gave us a great lesson about such investment products. That high dependance on tourism didn't work out during lockdown. But after the vaccination activities, confidence are building up once again.
Also, I've observed so many other competitors around this location. That indicates the demand for accommodation within this area is incredibly high.
iherng, I think it's worth highlighting the recent cases of landslides affecting either infrastructures (roads) or houses (condos and landed).
In my opinion, development on hill top or next to any hill should be curtailed. This development is sitting on a slope. Perhaps that's the reason you see the road being design as a bridge ramp. I mentioned in one of your earlier video before that I am a civil engineer. Hence, I know any/every building can be designed and constructed to last hundreds of years or withstand tornado or explosion but price tag would be sky high. I believe the developer is not going to spend the extra money to do improvement works to the extended slope/hill area and there lies the problem. Those landslides cases you read in the news recently after the flood, when those buildings were constructed, they were definitely safe (meaning slope was stable then). But the slope / ground gets disturbed due to new development or due to weather and slope could become unsafe in an instant. There is just too much unknown factors that could cause slope to fail. Do remember that landslides that affect the buildings in the news were due to failure of slope next to the building, not within the building ground and that's why developer usually "wash their hands" off such problems and push it to the government. I think it's wrong for them to do so as the slopes are usually created by the developers in the first place.
Another problem is over development at Genting which you mentioned at the end of your video. More development means more rain water runoff (excess rain water that cannot be absorbed into the ground quick enough). And rain water runoff is the main cause of landslides and flood. I think same thing is happening at Cameron Highland.
If you have money, best to buy property elsewhere and away from slope. Don't believe if guaranteed by developer that slope 100% won't fail.
i think this is a fair point, e.g. the case of Highland Towers collapse in the 90s, the condo was on a slope
Agree with your statement....Will blame the state govt for allowing private developers to develop? And do we NEED having another development that houses thousands of trees?
So fortunate to have Genting Highland, to escape from the heat, and enjoy the refreshing cool air. Hope developments are sympathetic to the environment there and help preserve it for all to enjoy
So true. If developments like this keep mushrooming, they will not even get to enjoy the so called nature or cold temperature anymore
1. Hard to maintain the indoor and outdoor of the building due to the moisture level
2. Need to be aware if anyone would jump off the building (quite common in genting) and causing the diminishing of the property value
3. Due to owner not always around and so many strangers coming in and out of the building the security is a main thing to be concerned of
Few days ago I drove up Genting, saw a lot of landslides (like a lot a lot), which causes them to close parts of the roads extensively. Might need to consider the factor of natural disasters such as the recent flood and the risks of these kind of highlands developments faces. I really like the idea and really love the atmosphere. As a car enthusiast myself, it's one of the best spots to just chill. I do it mostly in the weekdays or midnights. Really interested to look into it as investment and maybe a weekend own/family stay once in a while.
What has Tropicana proposed to work on as more landslides occured?
Very interesting project. Looking forward after the completion 😊
Thanks for watching Jonathan!!
Thanks for this localised review of the Genting area. It has been a while since I have been to Genting. In the meantime, I can rely on my Sintok jungle to provide me with cool air, serene environment and a variety of natural and local inhabitants.
My only concern was the moisture environment that will affects everything, every single things years by years
Definitely. Just look at Genting building
Just take a look at First World Plaza/hotel parking up down ramp facing the outward ones.
Very true. No need years. One year also can see spots already
Amber Court
I have to say, I'm sold! But the weather can be detrimental to the house and everything in it. I used to live in Genting, one year in and my house is already covered in molds. All my leather goods are unusable. Not to forget my laptops and power bank. All damaged. Still, I have to say that I love my time staying there. On weekends it is hell with all the congestions and crowds, but on weekdays it is heaven on earth.
It must be a cool experience to work up there constructing all the structures with all the highland challenges
The challenge is enormous. Water, electricity, sewerage, roads and etc. All needs to be sorted out!!
wow Genting.... interesting. well done!!
Thanks for watching Kenneth 😊
Good review. Come and review Midhills in Genting Permai, where it's more condominium oriented than Twinpines and it's located at the quiet end of Genting Permai. You can spend a night in my unit there if you wish for a more wholesome review of not just the property, but as a staycation experience. I actually requested your firm to do the renovation but at that time you guys were not setup for Genting yet.
While I do enjoy your videos and analysis, I think you should start to evaluate and share the ecological impact of these developments. I would appreciate more information on policies and practices that are more climate friendly.
Good honest review Sean👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it Mel!!
I’ve also seen adverts on the GRR packages offered for the upcoming new condos on the hilltop itself. Simply because of the supply vs demand discussion it would make sense that the rental would cover the instalments. What are your thoughts on this?
Yes Thankyou so much i well considering i like fresh Air📣 cooling 😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Yupe. The mornings in Genting is breathtaking!!
Thanks for watching Crystal:)
Have anyone thought of the issue of more development coming up will gradually affect the climate of genting
Need to turn on dehumidifier appliance indoors to reduce dampness, moisture , to reduce and control mold mildew.
Yet another solid review from iherng.
I'm just concerning whether the mushrooming highrise on Genting Highland will facing the same fate as what Sri Duta experiencing now in another one to two decades.
Hmm love the design and everything that it stands for..but huge concern on the auxiliary supporting facilities..there is no clear plan by the local authority on the management of traffic and environment. I would buy just to tick of a dream of owning somewhere unique, similar like a beach front prop. There are risk but the satisfaction is high too, forest view and misty morning fuh...would buy if 300k/400k installment is considered small change to me..when my pay is like 20k la hahaha. One plus point i can see is that the area size is big and the location is further down, maybe less risk of environmental disaster?
twinpines look like the shortest among those condo planned, but it also have 50 plus floor liao
Oh.. would u be doing a review on Antara Genting ? I heard it's a new condo on Genting ?
Nice video Sean. Go Genting eat seafood. I like that 🤣
Personally I find this a good investment property and a good retirement home especially after the announcement of the entertainment hub.
Sean just want to let you know that you have a fan in San Diego, California USA.
Wow!! Thanks for supporting the channel:)
Wow many high-rise launched in Genting. I notice at least 2 recently, probably more.
Definitely renting than buying ☺️
1:50 Yikes Genting has some serious sanitation problem with all the trash at the back
Any idea what is the gradient of the slope? It looks quite steep based on the model foundation height
I have absolutely no idea unfortunately. But there will be the engineering department to ensure all will be well... I hope.
Thanks for watching Siew!!
Landslides. Mound. Congestion.
Hi Sean, why don't do a review on the Riana Dutamas development now at phase 2 called Savvy. I am considering that development.
Erm, there are easily 1000 other projects Derek hahaha. So it depends what goes around my search list yea=) But let me see what I can do.
U can buy the wireless Mic. It works
Your confidence start of the video as compared with 3 years ago really different. Last time really paiseh opening.
Hahahaha. Those were the days! Happy New Year=)
Very curious about the people who actually buy this for personal stay instead of investment.. Anyways great video as always !!
Yea. I think those who prefer ownstay wouldn't go for this as it's pretty obvious this is an investment product. Thanks for watching Neon:)
Would they have a penthouse unit?
Wishlist for property review: Tropika, Alcove, Jendela, the Greens
Tropika- indirectly done as I shared my purchase journey.
Alcove- indirectly done too as we checked out the bungalows
Jendela and greens - coming soon:)
Thanks for watching Caledor!!
Not interested to buy, but very interested to stay in airbnb unit on this new condo!
Thanks for sharing Asie!!
Can you have a review at Far East Residensi at Kuchai Lama?
Just uploaded!! Go check it out:)
twin pines? Reminds me of Twin Pines from Back to the Future
Hahaha. Thanks for watching Nicholas:)
Was there an environmental impact analysis done? If yes, the council or who ever approved this needs their heads checked. Or their pockets for brown envelopes.
Most likely but I just hope the officer or council in charge will do their best lah.
@@iherng come on...Do their best to get more under table money got la...
There are too many mega development around Genting, if no control and preserve the nature and to get the balance between development and Environmental conservation to make sure the long term sustainability, the landslides incident happened recently will happen more and more in the future but actually is not natural disaster but due to human activity
Is this entire development all under pahang state or selangor state?
Pahang:)
@@iherng you are really one of the best Malaysia RE youtuber!! Thanks alot for the help! Already subscribed! :)
Another good point is flood free
Lol haha.
Review Paisley Tropicana Metropark please. Curious to see your review on it.
Let me check out our inventory hahaha. Thanks for watching Mal:)
Ohhh ohhh with that price I can buy 2 or 3 unit at Amber Court.
If you lucky you can get the unit pre-occupied too. *sinister smile*
hopefully not another “highland tower” incident with all those highrise project
I against Hill and mountain with green nature being exploited.
Foreigner can buy ?
Most definitely. It depends on the minimum price limit.
Thanks for watching 😁
I am sorry but i am horrified by the monstrosities you have presented and you have not even reacted to the environmental destruction. These are overbuilt developments that has no sensitivity or try to be friendly to the natural green highlands. How much of the environment we go up to enjoy in the first place are they are actually damaging by turning it into another massive ugly urban sprawl.
There are processes and checklists that developers will need to comply before they can launch their projects. So the relevant studies or reports will be provided, just not to the public. It'll only be in between the authorities and developers.
So I'm just the messenger 🙂
@@iherng 🤦♂️ I am sorry, you just don’t get it, do you?
Well, urbanisation is a form of environmental destruction.
Genting highland that you love to visit - not a form of environment destruction?
The dam that generate electricity for your household - not a form of environmental destruction?
The highway that connect cities - not a form of environmental destruction?
The house that you lived in which used to be the habitat of wild animal - not a form of environmental destruction?
Oil mining that provide petroleum to your car - not a form of environmental destruction?
You might argue that the above examples are essential to human being, but how about Genting? Is Genting essential to human being? So if we really want to be sensitive about environment, then perhaps we should first boycott Genting.
Cmon, the place u are living now is a product of deforestation and destruction to the environment. So as the malls where you enjoy your shopping, and the hotel and resorts where you enjoy your vacation.
We can argue all day about this but what is the point?
Now the whole world is talking about ESG, hopefully that can bring some positive changes to the mother nature.
@@ten9195 He is just there to promote the property, not helping spread awareness about environment or going green. You won't see him raising concern to the developers too, as he is not qualified to do that. Best you can do is complain to the goverment or raise a protest outside the gallery to bring out more awareness of environmental destruction.
too far from Genting. who will be renting at twin pines?
Not everyone wants to go to the peak of Genting....like me hahahahaha. I always settled for Gohtong area only.
Concern of landslide
Well the heavy downpour happened several days after my visit. And you're right. It should be a concern.
Thanks for watching Ong:)
The design does not take into account the environment and climate. This is a highland development and yet you can see aircons inside the rooms.
Hotels in genting still have air-cond right? Hmm...
@@iherng hotels in Genting are not designed for the climate either. With good ventilation and passive cooling design, you should not need air con in the highlands.
i hope they start paying more attention to the street cleaning.. aaah yaaa.. so dirty.. so embarrassing..
It depends on which part of roads, either it's their private road or the public road. Thanks for watching Azhar.
I think 2nd phase onwards will most likely not successful. Don't think retiree will choose to stay there. Most likely ghost town in futures
400sqfeet 400kstarting ＋＋
Yea. But it depends are you convinced with the rate of return from the short term stay model of investment.
Thanks for watching Sean Yap!!
Haih, more developments....here comes landslides....water will flow into the river more rapidly since there are no more trees/grass to retain the water...I dont want to say is exciting development....is distasteful development...poor timing posting this video...so i have to give a thumbdowns...sorry...7:18...Fresh Air/Cold Air/ Nice sceneries.. the development have to chop down trees which provides fresh air / cold air/ nice sceneries and yet promoting those environment which the developers destroyed..The irony...
Destruction of the environment and you can actually talk about the scenery. 🤣🤣🤣
Well that applies to the entire genting from the start right? It's all about balance between development and preservation.
Hahaha..not Sit Cable Car la..
Ride Cable Car
Same same lah hahahaha. It was such a saying by my relatives when Im still a kid.
all these development will badly effect the environment..