Over nine higher education institutions besides primary and secondary schools can be found within this district of Hulu Langat in Selangor which is situated between Kajang and Putrajaya and is located approximately 25km away from the Kuala Lumpur city centre.
Having identified the future viability and potential of the strategic location, PKNS-Andaman Development Sdn Bhd – a joint venture between Andaman Property Management Sdn Bhd (Andaman) and Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) – launched its latest project called Evo Soho Suites.
Evo Soho Suites is set to be the last piece of the jigsaw puzzle, complementing and adding value to all existing facilities and amenities in Bandar Baru Bangi.
Promising to add vibrancy and self-sufficiency to the town centre, this project, which will be developed in over three years comes with a gross development value (GDV) of RM220mil. It will be the first of its kind in the township.
“We recognise the potential of Bandar Baru Bangi as a bustling district, and spearheaded the first high-rise building development in the town,” said Andaman Property Management Sdn Bhd managing director Datuk Seri Dr. Vincent Tiew.
The development comprises two blocks of SoHo (Small office Home office) suites and a four-storey shopping mall built on 4.4 acres (1.78 hectares) of land which would be the largest in the entire Bangi region. The mixed-use development consists of four different components:- a shopping mall, office spaces, retail shops and the SoHo units.
“Evo will feature two towers that comprise 704 SoHo units and 200 shoplots. Out of the 704 units, 616 will be intermediate units with a built-up area of 454 sq ft.
Meanwhile, there will be 88 duplex or corner units with a larger built-up area ranging from 1,217 sq ft to 1,352 sq ft,” he said.
Evo Soho Suites will be located in the heart of the established commercial centre of Bandar Baru Bangi with more than 300 units of full occupied shops showcasing a diversity of businesses such as banks, food and beverage outlets, boutiques, convenience stores, supermarkets, clinics, hotels and so on.
“Given the current emphasis on affordable housing, our development is indeed timely, especially in a thriving town like Bandar Baru Bangi,” he said. A fully furnished SoHo unit with built-in quality furniture and modern interiors is priced from about RM240,000.
The average price of each unit ranges between RM490 and RM590 per sq ft.
Safety in every stride
“We emphasise on the security and safety of our residents. Each of our residents will be identified by an access card limited to the individual. Each resident will have to go through an electronic access control system upon entering and exiting the suites,” Tiew said.
The development is equipped with a state-of-the-art security system to ensure the safety of its residents. The three-tiered security comes with security patrols, operational security and system security.
Working together, the security control room, surveillance cameras, security patrols, intruder detection systems, smoke and fire detection systems and intercom systems ensure the safety of the residents.
Only authorised residents will be granted access into their suites and no one else can enter without prior clearance and an appropriate escort.
Conveniently connected
Bandar Baru Bangi is easily accessible via two highways; namely the North-South Expressway (NSE) and the Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway (SILK) connecting other highways and major townships.
“Both highways are linked to other major townships such as Cyberjaya, Putrajaya, Puchong, Nilai, Kajang, Cheras and Kuala Lumpur,” Tiew explained.
From the SILK Highway, it takes roughly 25 minutes to reach Cyberjaya through the South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE) from Bandar Baru Bangi, while Putrajaya only takes less than 20 minutes from the same expressway. Bandar Baru Bangi is only a 10 minute drive away from the Sungai Besi toll.
Direct access to facilities
“The Evo Soho Suites sit atop four storeys of the most prestigious and high-end shopping mall in Bangi with a Japanese supermarket as its anchor tenant,” he stated.
There is a comprehensive range of amenities and facilities including bowling centre, boutiques, branded outlets, street mall promenade, not forgetting the building’s swimming pool, Jacuzzi, poolside deck, wading pool, water cascade, gymnasium, children’s play area and multipurpose rooms.
The space in-between the shops and the Evo Shopping Centre will see a street mall promenade incorporating the much-awaited Bangi Walk. This will represent the central heart of recreational, leisure and entertainment activities – making this the lifestyle hub of Bangi. The comprehensive commercial centre will be the first modern shopping centre in Bangi that will create a conducive environment for people to live, work, shop and play in.
Living, the Evo way
“Evo Soho Suites will be a good investment opportunity for all. We would strongly recommend young working adults to invest in the units, whether it is for investment purposes or for their own occupancy,” Tiew advised.
“Hypothetically speaking, after buying at an affordable price of RM240,000, buyers can easily resell a unit at RM340,000 (when it appreciates) three years later. Even at this price, it will still be an affordable and attractive price to subsale buyers,” he added saying that the completion of the Evo Mall will only serve to generate even stronger demand and rental yield.
Located right in the middle of the Bandar Baru Bangi town centre, Evo Soho Suites will be surrounded by by many facilities and amenities.
There are nine higher educational institutions and a government training centre including Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Maktab Perguruan Islam (MPI), Kolej Polytech MARA (KPTM) and Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN). Evo Soho Suites is unique as there are no other similar developments within the district.
Its suites has already recorded a 90% take-up rate at the end of the second quarter of this year.
Evo Soho Suites offers the convenience of a multitude of retail, dining and leisure options right at the residents’ doorsteps.
“The convenience offered by the location and the comprehensive range of facilities and amenities will surely attract young working professionals and university students who are looking for a comfortable place to stay in a strategic location,” Tiew opined.
