WHILE the state may have been famous for its paus, noodles and gulai dishes, recently its real estate has been gaining popularity. Shared iProperty Group CEO Georg Chmiel, "Experts believe there will be tremendous change in Negri Sembilan's property landscape in the next five years where there will be a greater influx of investors and developers as land acquisitions in the state are relatively cheaper than KL. The High Speed Rail (HSR) transportation link will also have a multiplier effect on Negri Sembilan." Sharing quite the same sentiments is Tey Soo Leng, director of property development firm Seri Pajam Development. "There has been positive growth demand especially from Kiang Valley buyers. In fact, strong sales have been recorded for our landed projects in Pajam, Nilai, Seremban and Senawang." With that, theSun explores on-going residential projects of Seri Pajam in Negri Sembilan.
SERI PAJAM SIGNATURE There are some distinctive characteristics that are purposefully incorporated into the design of Seri Pajam houses. These reflect the Seri Pajam "brand" which caters to the lifestyles of the inhabitants. Says Tey, "Rather than fancy facades, we focus on the needs of those living in the house." Signature features include: ► design layout that is practical and maximises on living spaces; ► premium fmishing so as to minimise renovation after handover; ► innovative space creation that provides for fully extended balconies, car porches and buildings; ► utilising vertical spaces to maximise on space, allocating higher than the usual ceilings -lift to i5ft high; ► creating sustainable designed residential spaces that incorporates transplanting of trees, minimising maintenance for common facilities, using natural ventilation and sunlight in building design where possible etc; and ► strategic project location with easy access via major highways.
The above are some of the "trademarks" of residential units under the Seri Pajam label. They not only help save time, cost and the hassle of carrying out renovation work (which many home owners are often faced with) but see to the environment as well.
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
On-going housing development projects in Negri Sembilan by Seri Pajam include:
► Citra Hill spans 144 acres in the town of Pajam. Perhaps like Nottinghill, Citra Hill, located in the north part of the state, bordering Selangor, is catered to those who crave for a tranquil and refreshing lifestyle. Some words that reflect the character of this freehold and guarded township include charm, ideal, tranquil, refreshing and accessible. Double-storey units offering five bedrooms and six bathrooms are ready for viewing.
► Nada Alam is built upon 160 acres and is also situated in Pajam. This development is established on green living and the sustainable lifestyle concept. The project is separated into five precincts, each with green spaces spanning 5.26ha. There is also a mini wetlands area and a 7km jogging track among other nature-inspired features. A significant trait of housing units in Nada Phase 2B and 3A is their larger-than-usual roomy areas. From car porches to ceilings, balconies, lanais and backyards, these areas are all fully extended. Housing units are ready and await tenants.
► D'Mayang Sari which is in Nilai, is surrounded by high-demand amenities. It is situated next to Nilai town and offers an idyllic lifestyle within its 64-acre green and sustainable development. 1o% of this development will accommodate recreational and green spaces that encourage residents to enjoy nature, exercise and the outdoors. The Eusarca houses under this residential development project offers four bedrooms and four bathrooms, ensuites that come with attached bathrooms for enhanced privacy.
► Bandar Warisan Puteri is located in Sikamat, Seremban. The development project covers 145.6 acres and presents a serene township that is lush with greenery and amazing scenery. Prices of housing units that are ready within this residential development project are slightly on the high side. The Topaz 1.5-storey bungalows come with five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The project is established on freehold land and will also include semi-d's and double-storey homes to be built at a later date.
► Nusa Intan is a spacious housing area nestled in Senawang. Sprawling across 30o acres, the housing project offers 16 acres of greens, has eight concept parks and three recreational lakes. The development also sits beside a forest reserve and offers quiescence and solitude in its many nooks and crannies. Residential units offered include double-storey terraced and premium single-storey terraced houses.
CREATING VALUE, PROVIDING LIFESTYLES Of the above-mentioned residential developments, D'Mayang Sari and Nada Alam are reported to be more popular. In fact, Nada Alam was awarded the five-star Asia Pacific International Property Award, beating others in the Best Residential Landscape Architecture (Malaysia) 2014-2015 category. "Nada Alam is aptly dubbed nature's symphony. It is an exceptional development, a gem ingeniously deliberated into the existing ecology ... a slice of paradise," Tey describes. Known as a developer of self-contained suburban townships, Seri Pajam has spent the last io years developing residential and commercial properties, only to become better. "We have also set ourselves a high benchmark for our projects by making sure we are creating value by providing our customers with quality in our amenities, infrastructure and design. We want those buying into our projects to realise the value and appreciate the lifestyle that comes with each project. It is important to us that they share the journey of enhancement with us," Tey adds. Strong in their development projects in Negri Sembilan and Selangor, Tey informs that there are many new projects in the pipeline. "We believe that the future is very bright for Seri Pajam Development as we do not just build homes ... we create avenues for people to shape their dream lifestyles."