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With IBS being used in the construction industry, the number of unskilled workers in the country can also be reduced and focus can be placed on pre-fabricated and modular construction.

Flanked mainly by old shop houses, Jalan Ipoh is reminiscent of bygone days. As one of the oldest roads leading to Kuala Lumpur’s city centre, the area is fairly mature with limited empty land left.

This week, the spotlight falls on the secondary market of non-landed residences along one of Kuala Lumpur’s oldest arterial roads, Jalan Ipoh. We examine the stretch of Jalan Ipoh beginning from the intersection with the Middle Ring Road 2 at the north, passing the neighbourhoods of Jinjang, Batu, and Segambut, to terminate at the intersection with Jalan Tun Razak in Sentul. In 2014, the southern half of Jalan Ipoh had been renamed Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah.

Average prices have grown across the market. The highest relative price growths were observed among the mid-cost properties, in part due to their lower capital bases. The top three performers are located in Bandar Baru Sentul, led by Pangsapuri Bandar Baru Sentul, Pangsapuri Villa Angkasa and Menara Orkid, with average transacted prices up 38% y-o-y, 25.9% y-o-y and 24.9% y-o-y, respectively.

While prices within the Sentul Masterplan have set new benchmarks for the area, the secondary market is still largely dominated by the low to mid-end segment.

While the Sentul Masterplan urban renewal continues, the rest of the neighbourhood remains a low to mid-end market, comprising primarily dated apartments and condominiums.

This week, the spotlight falls on the secondary market of non-landed residences in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur. Areas covered are anchored by Jalan Sentul and include Taman Pelangi, Bandar Baru Sentul at the north and YTL Land & Development Bhd’s Sentul East redevelopment at the south.

Overall, capital values have grown slightly. Sutramas recorded a 23.1% y-o-y growth in average price to reach RM587 psf in the 12 months to 1Q2015. However, the average price had been skewed upwards by an unusually high sale at RM1,370 psf in October 2014.

In the 12 months to 1Q2015, the majority (64.9%) of secondary strata transactions were within the RM401 – RM600 psf price range. Another 16.4% were for properties priced between RM201 – RM400 psf. Sales valued over RM1,000 psf accounted for only 3.3% of transactions.

With limited land in Mont’Kiara, development activity has spilled over to neighbouring areas of Dutamas and North Kiara. Here Dutamas has been defined to include the properties along Jalan Dutamas Raya, an established upmarket condominium enclave within Segambut’s boundaries.