Pinetree at launch was 1k to 1.5k psf. depending on view and floor. early birds got a 5% rebate.
after running thru the "promised" specs thru my property "consultant", she told me that if the specs are as promised, Pinetree was a good deal. so I just closed both eyes and signed.
of cos, most of you who have been following my posts would have known the anguish I went thru... the delays and the MY way of doing things, etc. Also, the "promised" specs are NOT specified in the SPA in MY, UNLIKE in SG. So if Tiong Nam doesn't follow thru, I also dunno if there is any recourse or not. So we will hafta see in a few years time.
This new project by Pacific Star is bigger than Pinetree in terms of absolute numbers of units. Depending on if you like living next to a hotel, it is similar yet different from Pinetree. I have been told that Pinetree is aspiring to give the residential units the option to the serviced by Fraser Suites. If this holds true, then Pinetree buyers would really have bought a premium product. But of cos, this is boleh land where everything has to be taken with a pinch of salt. Believe it only when you see it.
I know the bosses of Puteri Cove residences personally. Professionally, their projects in SG have been quite good. On a personal level, one of the bosses have an integrity issue. I cant tell you which boss and I cant tell you which incidents pissed me off but lets just say that 1nottiboy keeps his promises while some ppl believe that verbal promises can be broken. You will hafta make your own judgement call if their character traits will affect the quality of this project. Anyway, I hope they do a good marketing job to increase the profile of PH, then everyone vested in the area will gain.
I suspect the cheapest unit in Puteri Cove Residences will begin at around RM1,250 psf. If you ask me, I still think this is cheap, based on some of the renderings I have seen on the web. Furthermore, it is waterfront property just across from SG. For those who can afford it, it is worth considering. Puteri Harbour is only so big. There is a limit to how much they can build. Also, the relatively high price of the condo is a good thing. In fact, I would be worried if it was too cheap. it helps to keep away the lower quality neighbours. doesn't work all the time but effective enough. very elitist view but its true.
Again, some of the Bros here share the same thoughts as me - at this price might as well consider prime condos in KL. the very same thing went thru my head. higher quality of living. hotter chicks. better food. surely it makes better sense to buy into KL. But unfortunately, KL isn't a bridge away. it is a 4 hour drive away and for me that's way too far for me to go and have a good time on a regular basis.
just sharing what I know.
pinetree has atas finishing...launch price was 1200-1300psf if my memory serve me right...this one dunno the finishing yet but its located at a more premium piece of land and has a private marina area!!anyway,better chop on lot first in case