Homelore

UOA

10 buildings on Homelore · mostly Bangsar South · completed 1993 to 2025

A subsidiary of United Overseas Australia Ltd

Also known as UOA Development Bhd (also listed as Desa Bangsar Ria Sdn Bhd / Bandar Raya Developments Bhd in older sources), UOA Group
All 5 namesUOA Development Bhd (also listed as Desa Bangsar Ria Sdn Bhd / Bandar Raya Developments Bhd in older sources), UOA Group, UOA Development Bhd, Paramount Properties Sdn Bhd (UOA Group), UOA Development Berhad

How their buildings read

3 poor, 3 below average, 1 fair, 1 strong

Outcomes still vary building by building. Check the building, not the brochure.

What we found

UOA Development Bhd, the main Malaysian property development arm of the UOA Group, is 69.11% owned by United Overseas Australia Ltd and was listed on Bursa Malaysia in 2011.

The evidence

4 claims across 1 area

Independent recognition

Positive

  • UOA Development Bhd placed third in The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards 2025, up from fourth, and shared the top spot in its financial-strength subcategory with S P Setia.

3 more findings

  • UOA Development Bhd took first place in The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards 2021, the first time it had done so, and also topped the Best in Quantitative Attributes sub-award.

  • UOA Development Bhd's Komune Living & Wellness in Cheras won The Edge Malaysia Property Development Excellence Award for Excellence in Integrated Wellness Hub at The Edge Malaysia Property Excellence Awards 2025.

  • UOA Development Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary Paramount Properties Sdn Bhd received a GBI Provisional Gold rating in 2011 for four office towers at The Horizon, Phase 2, in Bangsar South.

Their buildings

10 projects we cover under this banner
Desa Bangsar Ria: the entrance drive between the blocks8.0StrongDesa Bangsar RiaThe Goodwood Residence: the curving entrance ramp and landscaped grounds from above7.3FairThe Goodwood ResidenceSouth View: the tower at night from the street, its entrance lit5.8PoorSouth ViewAcacia @ The Park Residences: the infinity pool, neighbouring towers beyond6.8Below averageAcacia @ The Park ResidencesCamellia Serviced Suites: the tower above its landscaped entrance and Camellia sign5.6PoorCamellia Serviced Suites
Acacia @ The Park ResidencesBangsar South · 2011The façade remains pristine, sharp and clean with lush landscaping and properly ventilated gym and facilities well-preserved despite being over 10 years old.Begonia @ The Park ResidencesBangsar South · 2010no published numeric ratings found; residents report major downsides including congestion and crowding due to high-density development alongside neighbouring Vista Angkasa and Pantai Hillpark apartments; high-density footprint creates livability challenges despite central location.Camellia Serviced SuitesBangsar South · 2014Amenities and facilities are good, the building is very secure, cleaned daily, lots of expats and nice neighbours, friendly security staff.Desa Bangsar RiaBangsar · 1993Much loved for its central location and swimming pool with views of the city and mountains.Komune LivingBangsar South · 2019no published numeric ratings found from resident community forums; marketed as a co-living concept with community facilities rather than a traditional residential building.Laurel ResidenceBangsar South · 2025The main lobby provides a sophisticated, hotel-quality drop-off experience with refined landscape and water features.South Link Lifestyle ApartmentsBangsar South · 2021Residents can walk to work, commercial facilities, cafes, food venues, and groceries without needing a car.South ViewBangsar South · 2017The development has an active drop-off zone because residents predominantly use public transport and ride-hailing rather than private cars.The Goodwood ResidenceBangsar South · 2022The single 40-storey tower contains 678 units across a three-acre site.VE Hotel & ResidenceBangsar South · 2016