PROPERTY REVIEW

[@29RubyRed]

I absolutely agree with you when I see all the decorative items, fancy chairs, tiles etc. Give it 5-8 years and everything will be worn out & defaced. Thanks for being truthful & straightforward whenever you review a project.

[@Laughingorcorp]

Agreed. It Is not about worn out, it is because very hard to get replacement and maintenance. And eventually abandoned

[@ThePurpleDomo]

so true! stayed in arte subang west before, took only 16 months for everything to look worn out lol

[@kimizubil]

ty do😮😢

[@tinglestingles]

Astonishing design, high maintenance cost, good for AirBnB and Instagram photos - not a long-term investment! Thank you for your in-depth assessment - very proessional.

[@iherng]

Glad you liked it Tingles. Thank you so much for watching. I really appreciate the kind words=)

[@killerdoggy72]

I am from India. Love to watch your videos, as you always showcase and share genuine feedback. Love to hear your critical point of view on projects. Keep up the good work. Very engaging content :). Cheers

[@iherng]

Wow!! Thank you so much. I appreciate the kind words=)

[@naqiuddinkamal4331]

I think for the investing part right, we really need to emphasise on exit strategy. This shoebox unit are easy to rent out, it's very hard to let go. Not everybody would want to live in a shoebox unit forever. Then, you'll need to sell to another investor, another investor until AJM.

[@naqiuddinkamal4331]

@@78simeonelee agreed bro. If whole development is marketed as investment product, then in the future a lot of competition will come in. Either competing to let go first or rent out first. Then those who can't bear the competition, auctioned. Easy math.

[@vineshrajoo2805]

Thanks for reviewing this artful masterpiece. Definitely a good property to highlight how one can make full use of a small space by using the proper furniture, door etc. Your 3 and 3 segment is definitely what makes your videos the best from the rest.

[@RserBot2]

I'm a bulk owner of this project. Crying to bed every night because the cost of maintaining the rented out units is so high to the extent I think I'm running a loss making hotel business now

[@wengleongwoo7252]

how many units have you gotten? and how much each?

[@JeffErin]

may I know how much is the maintenance fees?

[@ustradingdiary]

Of course loss money. Imagine the whole condo. Every unit are Airbnb.....

[@RserBot2]

@@JeffErin RM0.30 psf (excluding sinking fund)

[@RserBot2]

@@wengleongwoo7252 Three unit bro, price as explained in the video

[@harris-]

If im having some heavy night out drinking somewhere else, coming back to arte will definitely make me vomit instantly with 1 week hangover looking at the decorations

[@jun_suzuki42]

1. Separation between the toilet and the bathroom like in the video, it is pretty common in Japanese houses. I can see the benefits and disadvantages of it. Although nowadays many Japanese properties tend to have toilet and bathroom together in one set. 2. The exterior of the building has successfully make one of the most fanciest residential building in Kuala Lumpur, without all those white stripes, it will looked like typical Hong Kong style of high rise apartment in outskirts of Hong Kong. Honestly I really like the exterior treatment of the facade. 3. DInstagram/Douyin-ish, however the interest only last for one minute or two, it gets super boring and tired in the long time. Definitely not a own stay. But it is fun to organize stay over with friends here I guess (especially if there are events/convention happening around the city Anyway nice video as always Sean, hope to see more videos soon, cheers!

[@iherng]

Thank you so much for sharing your take on it. I really appreciate it!!

[@weldon29]

I only know about this property because of the lelongs

[@iherng]

Hahahaha. As real as it gets!!

[@iamloco666]

Where is the good deal?

[@leukl3730]

I agree with your point of view it will be very weird to be living in it for years it's as if you're always in hotel room never when back home.

[@BOO000m]

Hi Iherng, great video, as much as you always visit the refuse chamber, maybe you can take us a tour inside the lift as well, the elevator that the developer uses can reflect on the quality as well, the brand, the speed, the interior finishing

[@iherng]

Great suggestion!! Thank you so much=)

[@yoongchuentan7463]

appreciate of making such video. i don't have go to the showroom and visit. Thank you!

[@ddzzz9031]

great review ! really enjoying the facility tour of every of your review . Cant wait for next episode :)

[@zoeywong1014]

Hey Iherng, have you noticed on the newest project Arte Solaris which is located right beside Solaris Mont Kiara. Really would love to hear some advise from your side regarding this upcoming project, which is something rather similar to Arte Mont Kiara

[@nicklou255]

The only service apartment that can have all the crazy design idea and I love it so much as a first time visitor, but as an owner, I would be curious about the maintenance cost / sqft, I doubt if the residence got enough money to pay for all the faulty LED lightings in the long run, the water features, the electricity bills at the common properties... 5 years later, all the colorful furniture will downgrade into Pelita's furnitures (cheap yet robust), fancy water features and air conditioning will be switched off due to high electricity bills. I hope I'm wrong, but U see most condos are having these problems. Unless... you get high return in rental, it is still too early to judge based on the pandemic situation anyway.

[@rachelchong2975]

honestly saying, thats y they are targeting rich investors and tenants sorry but its true

[@cohesian]

I think the people that scoff at this development in the comments probably missed the point of this development. It is meant for renters (short term and long term) and is banking on the whole of Metropolis KL megaplan that houses one of the biggest exhibitions center in KL that is booked 2 years in advance with events (although due to covid this might differ). it is not meant to be a residential unit for you to stay long term, it is sort of a serviced residence / hotel development that is meant for expatriates, foreigners, people on vacation and young city urban yuppies couples that needs a decent sized swanky apartments in the city (edit: see their duplex units 800 sqft onwards) before they have a fam and move to other more "practical" developments. In fact if u look at their unit sizes 800 sqft onwards they are priced quite affordably in the market that doesnt make u feel like u live in a shoebox, though the decoration is a bit out there, do not dismiss the units that are priced affordably and is a gem in the market (compare to icon in dutamas, hartamas regency is also affordably priced but its 15 years + condo). yes the art deco style is out there, but it's meant to be that french art deco + contemporary design that is meant to attract expatriates and ppl who come there for holidays in KL or is visiting kl for the exhibition center. Not to mention, this place will have train accessibility in the future under the KL Metropolis megaplan and is only 5 mins away from publika and the posh expariate neighbourhood of Mont Kiara, its not meant for makcik bawangs and ah pa to live here.

[@ustradingdiary]

Imagine 10, 15years later who is the final one to hold this property. They probably stuck with it. Unless they sell at 50percent discount..

[@yygian]

It's "Art Nouveau" theme, ornamental style of art that flourished between about 1890 and 1910.

[@iherng]

Thanks for sharing Ian:)

[@ColourBlueCj]

i knew this project 5 years ago while this project still in marketing/advertising/CGi stage and now finally i get to see it from iherng ....

[@marchmeaaa6378]

Oh gosh luckily I’ve watched your video 😂👍🏻

[@iherng]

Thanks for watching Meaaa!!

[@chia1428]

Thanks you for your hardwork. Appreciate that.

[@iherng]

Thanks!!

[@tailiu2525]

Love your analysis an your 3 on 3！ thanks!

[@iherng]

Thanks for watching Tai Liu!

[@MrPoppyplants]

Too bling at night and many strips of lights are often not working. I can't imagine the cost of maintenance and replacing of those lights

[@iherng]

My point exactly. It's barely months after completion. Anyway, thanks for watching yea!!

[@kelvinyong7761]

Hi Sean. Just a small request. Can you please review more on affordable properties which a normal wage earner able to consider buying. Lately your review are towards the luxury segments side. Dont get me wrong. I enjoyed all your videos. But if too expensive then i can only dream about it only lo. Hehe

[@iherng]

Well noted Kelvin. Actually when I'm doing more of completed properties, there will be request for new properties, then luxury segments, then affordable segments, then Penang, then Johor and etc. Slowly but surely, I'm doing my best in reviewing all segments yea. I appreciate the request. Let me go find some listings now hahaha=)

[@Rakshit-thakur]

Outer facade design is modern while the design in lobby, common areas etc. seems a bit old school and contrasting, not in a good way. Was hoping to see more modern looking interiors and tech usage. Plus the unit wasn't really anything to write about. I think they have over done stuff with focus more on design rather than practicality and usage which is good for long run.

[@LeonTan-]

Thank you Sean, great review and insights as usual! What are your thoughts on Aster Green @ Sri Petaling by UOA?

[@iherng]

Erm, I have yet to check it out yet. But let me schedule the visit then=) Thanks for watching!!

[@KyeTay]

This design is….. like palace. Haha Been here once to visit friends, i can feel you on the lift part. But the lift took soooo long, cannot imagine if one is rushing to work in the morning and have to wait like 5mins for lift.

[@cherrywang1618]

Thank you for sharing !!!! You are the Best

[@iherng]

Thanks for watching Cherry!!

[@cherrywang1618]

Retirement home 1 to 1.5 Rm

[@hanwarith]

Just want to ask, does the lift requires access cards or anyone can go into the lift?

[@iherng]

Modern lift design all require access cards:) Thanks for watching!!

[@michaelbyz23]

First! Anyways, watched your previous video with Rena. This could be one of your bulk purchases! :P

[@iherng]

It's not this but somewhere around hahaha!!! Appreciate your support Michael!! Thank you so much for watching=)

[@wp8639]

Good job with the video, but I do not like the floor plan on the unit. It doesn't make sense to put the air conditioning unit right behind the shower. The bathroom sink is open and visible from the living room which doesn't make sense at all.

[@leoleong9984]

The design is contemporary but neither future trend will be outdated

[@chlorine90]

Hi Sean! I really like how you do every property review with such an unbias opinion! Not sure if you would be able to or have chance to do a review on OCR project at Jalan Ipoh call The Pano? Would really like to see Sean take 3 on 3 on this project! Cheers

[@zer0pulse156]

great video as always... First thing that came to my mind when I saw the architectural design was the maintenance, the wear and tear, this bldg might not that attractive (which i find it not to begin with) in 5 years.

[@dk-hv1nz]

Change arte residence to arte hotel which makes more sense

[@iherng]

Hahahaha. Well the development cost would then be different.

[@adamleewh]

Really dislike the gaudy interior here. Agree with you that it’s a short term stay location, rather than own stay. Don’t think I can live with this every day. That said, if the auction prices drop any further, it will end up being a good buy if you can secure at 700-800 psf.

[@tailiu2525]

Sean can you do an analysis on how does the different types of property (bungalow/houses/condos/etc) in the same neighborhood (Desa Park City/Mont Kiara/etc) perform relative to each other? I was wondering if a landed house (like Levenue / Adora) outperforms condos in price appreciation over time? Another one would be how different neighborhoods' housing prices performed over time? Like Mont Kiara east vs. Mont Kiara near Arcoris. Much tks!

[@TheMichSoo]

A brave move on the architecture

[@iherng]

Yes it is!! Very bold.

[@poiyi0925]

Thanks Sean, great review as always! What do you think about the 8th & Stellar @ Sri Petaling? look forward to your review for that! :)

[@lexawoods1285]

Hi Sean! Great review! Would you do a review on The Pulse by BRDB @ Bandar Puteri Puchong? This is not a completed project but would love to hear your insights about it!

[@iherng]

Let me see what I can do yea. Thanks for watching Lexa!!

[@djdoodooyeah7538]

If most units are used for short term stay of tourists in arte and most tenants wouldnt want the visitors walk around the corridor and party till late at night, which project around dutamas you think long term tenants will choose to stay?

[@jamesfoong7236]

Hi iHerng, How do you manage to go up to the condo without an access card?

[@iherng]

With the help of my team at The Makeover Guys and Cozyhomes=) One of the great perks of being the team!!

[@mbshsguy]

You have great insights

[@iherng]

Thanks!!

[@TheKindcitizen]

Not only that, as a hotel guest you’ll have access to all the three buildings with your room card. Not exactly a plus point from a security pov.

[@iherng]

Oowh really? I didn't try that. Thanks for sharing Aaron=)

[@xoxowifluvelle]

And all can share facilities? 1700 in the pool?

[@aaronngu1310]

KL Metropolis is by Hap Seng and TTDI right? Finally I know where's the location of KL's Hyatt Regency soon

[@jonathanlim284]

Still enjoy your video content 👍 Because of the continuous truthful review on the pro and cons 😂 👍

[@persada6302]

Amazing ❤️

[@chartwolf]

any chance you might do a Fiddlewoodz review?

[@sazmanmusic]

You forget to mention that the building lights up at night. Yeah, up to you whether if that is a strong selling point

[@twong6531]

hey nicely done dude

[@iherng]

Glad you liked it T Wong=)

[@hafiziskak5578]

How much is the maintenance per sqft?

[@aaaada]

What are some of basin/toilet bowl brands that are good? Is GBH good? Maybe that could be your next topic to cover hahahah. Tq

[@anastasiaguseva9847]

Hi! Do you work only with Mont Kiara? We are searching for a residence/house in a quiet region where you cannot hear non stop traffic and roaring motorcycles which we are so tired of here in KL Sentral..

[@iherng]

I'm everywhere!! Well limited to Malaysia. Do check out www.cozyhomes.my for more info, or you can email me at [e-mail] =)

[@stephanieang1002]

Wondering how much will be its maintenance cost?? Hmm

[@djdoodooyeah7538]

Solasta dutamas what u think boss?

[@wealthhunter5160]

Went once the arte penang as airbnb. Its Nightmare..that has a private lift which takes forever to reach

[@summer3142]

That’s mean demand good performance good.

[@lingky2121]

Can you do review on duta park residence?

[@yekshin]

Can you review Bloomsvale, OKR?😃 I would like to book a unit but would like to hear your views on it heheh

[@ycyproperty]

Project haven't completed won't review la

[@zakisahlani6101]

How much the maintenance fee for this property?

[@jeckchan1395]

my eye so tired @@ after viewing this project, less is more

[@iherng]

Hahaha. Thanks for sharing about your eye soreness hahahaha!!

[@geraldinelee7972]

Hi can you review bloomslave

[@WestCoastAce27]

That’s the most bizarre facility I’ve ever seen. Some common areas look like Alice in Wonderland. Then the tiny units. Didn’t even look like there was room for a desk. But great video and review.

[@iherng]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Mark!!

[@dhashanisivaratnam2126]

Tacky. I wouldn't stay there even as an Airbnb. Maybe with kids they would enjoy it, reminds me of Alice in Wonderland.

[@KeepingItRealBro]

Good concept for short term rentals, okay, but nowhere near public transport- big minus for the idea. Also I don't see how the door at the shower room will survive past the first 2-3 months of use, but maybe it's just me. You have to get your money in fast with short term rentals before the place deteriorates to a point that I'll become unsightly.

[@chenhuanli4783]

it should be a very good design resturtant here at 60 floor, you should take video on it

[@iherng]

It was closed due to the CMCO Chen Huan. But appreciate the suggestion!!

[@chenhuanli4783]

@@iherng closed already?

[@kcliew4657]

You are wrong is free hold now!

[@iherng]

Eh?? Got the official letter dy?? Wow congratulations 🎊🎊

[@xingggjieee10]

it will be better if leasehold, doubt that this project will survive in another 5 years, management team is suffering to keep up maintaining this project and will soon abandon some of the facilities.

[@chingwangyap7962]

Commercial units? Then eletricity must be very expensive😱

[@iherng]

Yupe. Thanks for watching Ching Wang.

[@gigar9000]

The washroom with no toilet, the sink separated in the living area, only toilet is in powder room. Really a disaster IMO.

[@iherng]

Well, it's 'new' hahaha:) Thanks for sharing your thoughts Gigar:)

[@gohdeankai223]

Hihi, can help to do a review for BBCC Lucentia Residence Edited: But I think the project is not yet done 😂

[@iherng]

Let me pull some strings hahaha=) Thanks for watching Dean Kai!!

[@gohdeankai223]

Haha thanks , i just found this channel , and I really like the way you did the review and giving out your opinions !

[@hfz428]

is this the same project developer with Arte Cheras? I noticed the design for Arte Cheras also very fancy ~ haha

[@iherng]

Yupe. It's from the same developer=) Thanks for watching HFZ!!

[@AdamGuiness]

Looney Toon characters will love to stay there

[@marvinduval]

To each their own I guess...

[@saifullahmansor9027]

It does really feels like you somehow falls into the hole and end up in 'Alice in wonderland' kind a place. to much this and that of decorations,wavy2 wall la,fancy bright colorful bench,almost a batik printed floor...aduiii pening woo.

[@iherng]

But it's extremely exciting for short stays ☺️ Thanks for watching Saifullah!!

[@saifullahmansor9027]

@@iherng oh woww thanks for replying my comment. Your channel is now i watch quiet a lot lately. Gud job for the effort.

[@koowaa]

Honestly KL aint livable. Everywhere ain't walkable... massive block developments operating in Silo. How is that gonna contribute to an vibrant high street.

[@iherng]

Well it's only one project, it doesn't represent the entire KL. Mont Kiara's development is then somewhat pedestrian integrated, that's why the high density is never a problem for people to want to live there. Thanks for sharing your thoughts Koowaa. I really appreciate it!!

[@koowaa]

@@iherng i enjoy you videos and keep up the good work.

[@ychongong4680]

Oh my god! This entire development reminds me of 土豪 🤣 really bad taste

[@CalvinWongg]

Agree with you! I think they have overdone it already! A bit of those lightings on the building structure should be enough, too much of those decorative items really make the place looks like those 土豪 place in china hahhaha

[@WestCoastAce27]

Yep. Go south on Line 1 of the metro in Shanghai! Places w fancy exteriors - people hanging their laundry on the balconies like they’re back on the farm....

[@kcliew4657]

You guys can’t get the grapes said the grape are sour! haha

[@ychongong4680]

@@kcliew4657 thanks but no thanks, it’s a question of taste. Sorry pal

[@CalvinWongg]

@@kcliew4657 Wah dont say like that... Personal opinion only...

[@andrewgooi3774]

My unit at 31 floor

[@iherng]

The view must be amazing=)

[@absolutrudy]

It’s a bit too gaudy. Has that Phillip Stark abstract design.

[@iherng]

Wow!! I like the references=)

[@jetyau1]

It looks like Alice in Wonderland.

[@iherng]

Hahahaha. Come to think of it... Thanks for watching Jetyau=)

[@michaelchng87]

Deja vu..

[@iherng]

Really?? hahaha!! Thanks for watching=)

[@erni3lkp]

This is not suitable for own stay.....maintenance going cost so much, won’t remain 30 cent. Arte project all Auction king in Malaysia. Even with 50% off I won’t touch this project

[@iherng]

Thanks for sharing your take Ernie!!

[@nicholask8744]

Very impressive design but I think max 5 years JMB will start struggle to main this commercial building. I received a lot calls from agent selling this project 3-4 years ago. RM1k per sqft for super high density project is a big no no for me. If there’s a hotel within a building is even worst if owner want to do airbnb. It’s a never ending price war.

[@syafiqzailan]

fascade those line is okay look very zaha hadid. but id ah very lalabeng! i would break those stupid lamps myself if i stay there too long.

[@iherng]

Alamak. Violent sangat Syafiq hahaha=)

[@jbenz2681]

LOL Kann.. Terbatuk2 makcik tu kat "sana". Dahlah proposal Olympic Tokyo Stadium design depa rejected. Hurmm lari budget katanya.. Haha :(

[@idealoptique]

Outside unit Wow , Inside unit Boooo

[@iherng]

Hahahaha. Nicely concluded. Well they also have a duplex type of design. Too bad we couldn't visit that. Thanks for watching Eye Pcs=)

[@idealoptique]

@@iherng haha i think owner will more prefer to bring their visitors to stay outside unit instead of inside unit . ya indeed suitable for short stay but not suitable for residence long stay

[@imdamuji9227]

to be honest, its like fun fair. to many things going on here. just not my thing. its too crazy for me

[@iherng]

Thanks for sharing Damuji!!

[@chatenghui5997]

I saw Rolex

[@iherng]

Thanks for watching Eng Hui=) You might be right, you might be wrong.. hahaha!!

[@huiquinlow1382]

This is a high maintenance building, I have a doubt the management can manage this in long run. I can inmagine after 5-10 years this building will definitely look awful.

[@nazrojean7128]

too extravagantly overdone(even tho i love artsy fartsy stuff),it doesn't extend into the unit(such a spoiler)...layout inside unit is soooo impractical(its not a tiny hotel room,nor a micro studio) who laaaa go design this(facepalm)...nice to see but not so nice to feel!even an art enthusiast will contemplate owning one!nice review!

[@vincentnewman823]

Wow... what a piece of garbage building hahaha. So hideous

[@vincentnewman823]

PS: there are currently 5 units there being auctioned :D I guess you can tell how bad this project really is hahahaha

[@brandonwoo8299]

The design is great but just not for Malaysian market...malaysian like practicality🤣

[@kutikkana5071]

@@brandonwoo8299 I have to agree with Vincent because that condo deserves to be in a refuse chamber ^^

[@brandonwoo8299]

@@kutikkana5071 as i mentioned not for Malaysian market.

[@khairolanwar013]

shower separated from toilet..nope..not for me..your face says it all man

[@iherng]

Thanks for watching man!!

[@RyanHong1989]

I feel sorry for whoever buy this.. Even for investment also .... Meh

[@ustradingdiary]

Nothing to sorry about. Investment where got sure make. They shld know about it.

[@burnoutminion]

The design is too much.

[@unicorn8802]

This development looks like tacky china stuff u bought from alibaba

[@sowhat8424]

好似香港樓咁细