With another decade of development to go at Bandar Seri Putra, Bangi Heights Development Sdn Bhd — a JV company between UM Land Bhd and CapitaLand Ltd Singapore — is going the extra mile to ensure that the township will continue to stand out.
The freehold development, which was once a rubber and oil palm estate, has come a long way since its maiden launch in 1997, which featured bungalow lots and shopoffices. To date, 4,822 units of residential and commercial properties have been handed over, creating a lively and thriving community.
Head of Bangi Heights Development Hadyan Ibrahim says the company will continue to build an identity and create value at Bandar Seri Putra by differentiating its offerings. “The emphasis will be on design, quality and branding. This approach will translate into a slow but steady appreciation of value of properties in Bandar Seri Putra.
“We see the township as a place where new living is redefined.”
With this in mind, the developer plans to establish a strong presence within the community. It is already making steady progress by incorporating a new township entrance statement to reflect its rebranding exercise.
Bandar Seri Putra covers 898 acres and has a gross development value of RM2.68 billion. To date, 85% of the township has been developed, with the remaining 15% to be developed over the next decade.
“Most of the buyers are owner-occupiers. They live here but work in Kuala Lumpur, Bandar Baru Bangi, Sepang, Nilai, Subang, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Putrajaya, Cyberjaya and Puchong. Their children go to school here,” Hadyan says, adding that the residents comprise mostly professionals and business people.
A growing, thriving community
Over the years, the self-contained township has grown and now boasts numerous amenities and facilities. Apart from retail and food and beverage outlets, Bandar Seri Putra has a health centre (Pusat Kesihatan Bandar Seri Putra), petrol station, Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor and Masjid Bandar Seri Putra, which is well known for hosting Islamic activities and events.
The township’s infrastructure and accessibility have also improved over the years, boosting its selling point and growth potential. The first of these improvements came in 2001 when an interchange linking the township to the North-South Expressway was completed.
Next came the Kajang SILK Highway and Persiaran Kajang-Semenyih, which is linked to the Kajang-Seremban Highway, thereby offering easy access to Putrajaya, Puchong, Bangi, Semenyih, Cheras, Nilai and Seremban.
Bandar Seri Putra is also connected to the ELITE Highway, which offers convenient access to KLIA, Subang, Shah Alam and Klang. In addition, it is supported by a public transport network, including the mass rapid transit (Kajang station) and KTM Komuter (Bangi station).
“We are at the heart of the South Klang Valley with easy access to all the surrounding major highways,” Hadyan says, adding that the upgraded circular road linking Bandar Seri Putra to other nearby townships is another major plus.
Properties in Bandar Seri Putra have enjoyed capital appreciation over the years, which, according to Hadyan, should be realised within 5 to 10 years.
As a property developer of distinction, the group’s goals include satisfying its customers by delivering superior and innovative lifestyle products and services, striving for win-win partnerships with its partners, suppliers and contractors, and being a proactive and responsible member of the community.
Hadyan says customer satisfaction is one of the company’s values, along with quality, teamwork and trust building. “We pride ourselves on good workmanship and early delivery of value-for-money products and satisfactory after-sales service.”
One of the primary aims of the developer is to reposition the image of the township by attracting younger buyers. “You can expect to see more offerings catering for younger and more affluent urbanites, with more amenities built to meet their lifestyle needs,” says Hadyan.
“The good network of highways and service roads to neighbouring suburbs makes Bandar Seri Putra a sought-after location by young families looking for a place to settle down or upgrade.”
Modern living
At Putra1 Apartment, one can expect to enjoy modern living, he says. “It is a low-density development with units at the upper levels having a semi-detached design for more privacy. There are three main swimming pools condominium facilities at apartment prices,” he says.
Putra1 Apartment was developed due to demand for more homes in the township. Sitting on a 3.9-acre freehold parcel, the apartment is a short drive from the Putra Mahkota toll plaza and SP Retail Centre, the township’s commercial hub.
Launched in December 2013, Putra1 Apartment has a gross development value of RM216 million. It comprises 505 units in six low, medium and high-rise blocks with full condo-style facilities and a three-acre garden courtyard.
While Blocks 1, 2 and 6 were fully sold and handed over to buyers in September 2017, blocks 3, 4 and 5 were completed last May At present, 15% to 20% of the units are occupied by executives, managers, airline employees, government servants, businessmen and bankers.
Putra1 Apartment is ideal for government servants and lecturers from nearby universities, executives and managers working in Bangi, Nilai, KLIA, Putrajaya and Cyberjaya, young couples with a small family and household income of RM5,500 upwards as well as upgraders and long-term investors, says Hadyan.
“The tallest block is 23 storeys. It offers elegant semidee layouts that are designed to enhance the residents’ lifestyle through competent use of space for comfort and convenience,” he says.
There are seven designs for the units, which have built-ups of between 854 sq ft (2+1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms) and 1,224 sq ft (3+1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms). The smallest and biggest units are fully sold while a limited number of units measuring 1,009 to 1,088 sq ft in Blocks 3, 4 and 5 are still available. The selling prices are between RM385,696 and RM727,488 and the maintenance fee is 25 sen psf.
Each unit comes with two covered parking bays and piping for air conditioners and is broadband and satellite TV-ready. Residents can enjoy the lush landscaped courtyard and facilities such as a swimming pool, wading pool, children’s pool, playgrounds, sauna, badminton and basketball courts, surau, nursery, barbecue area, multipurpose hall, shop-cum-launderette and al fresco area and gymnasium that face the pools.
Apart from security systems, the developer has also incorporated a rainwater harvesting system — a “green building” initiative — into Putra1 Apartment.
Currently, legal fees for the sales and purchase agreement and deed of mutual covenant are absorbed by the developer while for loan documentation is partly subsidized.
In conjunction with government initiated HOC campaign, buyers can enjoy benefits such as cashback and stamp duty exemption.
“In line with HOC 2019, launched by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on March 1, to increase home ownership among Malaysians, our company is offering attractive discounts and packages,” says Hadyan.
“Our newly completed Putra 1 are included in the campaign, which ends on June 30.”