Kl Hotspots

Residential Hotspots in Kuala Lumpur
Where is the best location to invest in residential properties in Klang Valley? This article answers the question based on our analysis and projections of the market and also on current trends and lifestyle needs.

The Usual Suspects
These locations are for those who prefer to invest in proven locations i.e. conservative investors. They include:

1. Bangsar Baru, Bangsar Park & Bukit Bandaraya
2. Damansara Heights
3. Taman U Thant/Ampang Hilir
4. Mont Kiara
5. Taman Tun Dr Ismail
6. Bandar Utama
7. Petaling Jaya especially Sections 5, 14, 16 and 17
8. SS2, Damansara Utama and Damansara Jaya
9. Subang Jaya and USJ
10. Taman TAR & Ukay Heights
11. Taman Melawati
12. Bandar Sri Damansara
13. Cheras (especially Taman Midah, Taman Cheras, Bandar Sg Long, Bandar Tun Hussein Onn)
14. Tropicana
15. Desa Park City





These offer an upside in terms of capital appreciation due to limited supply. The properties are sizeable compared to newer products in the market. Despite their steep prices, we anticipate their prices to appreciate further in the mid to long term.

The Underdogs
The following are underrated but, based on location, potential growth in and around the vicinity, quality of the product and neighbourhood and of course future supply, offer tremendous upside in the long term.

1. Medan Damansara. Just next to Bangsar and within the Damansara Heights vicinity, this practically forgotten neighbourhood is a sure winner in the long run.
2. Seputeh and Robson Locality.Close to Brickfields and MidValley, this is the most underrated location in Klang Valley.
3. Taman Desa. Well-connected by highways and public transport, the homes here are very nice, spacious and have ample amenities and facilities.
4. OUG, Taman Yarl and Taman Kanagapuram. These established, mature neighbourhoods now are also well connected by highways.
5. Serdang. Serdang is easily accessible to both Putrajaya and KLCC. It has two universities in the locality and history has shown universities are growth centres to the locale they are in.
6. Puchong. Tesco and Jaya Jusco are here. Just stick to good developers.
7. Jalan Ipoh 3rd Mile - 4th Mile. There are beautiful bungalows in this location as well as some beautiful old single and double storey terrace houses that offer great potential

The Upstarts
These are new locations and projects that we are confident will give you some good returns as an investment.

1. Balakong/Seri Kembangan. The location and its commercial and industrial content makes this area a nucleus for growth. We foresee this neighborhood to accommodate some very nice developments in the near future.
2. Sentul Raya. A hands down winner, developers YTL have surpassed themselves in reviving the project into a lifestyle project community. Unfortunately there are no landed properties.
3. Mutiara Damansara. A very nice neighborhood development and also very well connected to Sprint, LDP and NKVE. The Curve, Ikea and Tesco are a strong pull here. All its launches have been runaway successes.
4. Damansara Perdana and Damansara Damai. Damansara Perdana is about to launch their terraced houses whilst Damansara Damai's duplex apartments are truly trendsetting at reasonable prices. Both are developed by reputable developers and in a good growth area.
5. Putrajaya. This is a long-term investment but a sure one. With more government offices and MSC companies opening up inand around here, the upside is very obvious.
6. Desa Park City.Take a visit and be blown away!

Whatever you decide, be sure to back up your decisions with ample information, a structured decision-making process and reliable advice.

Previn is the Principal of Zerin Properties, a Licensed and Registered Estate Agency Service Provider. For feedback please email previn@zerinproperties.com or visit www. zerinproperties.com.