Buying a property is one of the best decisions you could be making in life, especially if you’ve been putting in all that hard work towards owning your dream home.
Now, if your finances are healthy and you’ve got a proper budget all planned out, you can begin by finding out how much home loan your salary will be able to get you.
Once you have a rough idea of the amount, you’ll also have an estimated price range of properties to look at. Then, it’s time for the exciting part: the hunt for the right place to call ‘home’!
Location is (and will always be) one of the more crucial factors to take into consideration when you’re searching, in addition to any existing/upcoming infrastructure, and the livability of the neighbourhood.
Based on our analysis of PropertyGuru’s ‘For Sale’ listings, the area of Shah Alam has always been one of the more popular locations with home seekers. It saw an increase of 158% Month-on-Month (MoM), in terms of volume of searches.
We then decided to take a look at the most searched development projects in Shah Alam, so that you can have a visual guide of what people have been searching in Q3 2020.
Here’s What Other Malaysians Are Looking At
The top projects that were searched in Shah Alam, based on data from the volume of searches, are discussed below (arranged in descending order, from most searched to least searched).
1) Setia Eco Park
- Property type: Township
- Completion date: 2006
- Prices starting from: RM1.9 million
Developed by SP Setia Bhd, this massive freehold project consists of bungalows and semi-Ds, surrounded by a vast array of facilities and amenities. Among these are primary, secondary, and international schools; a private clubhouse; business centres; and a F&B hub.
It’s also renowned for its bird and butterfly sanctuary, the 56 acres of land dedicated to a forest park, as well as 94 acres of land dedicated to numerous waterways, lakes, and creeks. Who says living right in the lap of Mother Nature is difficult to find?
2) Bayu Suria
- Property type: Semi-detached houses
- Completion date: 2016
- Prices starting from: RM520,000
With IJM Land Bhd as its developer, you know that you’re in good hands. With a number of other established developments under its belt (Bandar Rimbayu and Seremban 2, to name a few), there are only 314 units in this low-density project.
Each one comes with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, making it a suitable fit for families, more so since it’s within close proximity to schools and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). To get to and from the project, there’s the LATAR Expressway nearby.
3) Glenhill Saujana
- Property type: Semi-detached houses and bungalows
- Completion date: 2006
- Prices starting from: RM2.3 million
With Glenmarie Properties Sdn Bhd as the developer, this low-density project (only 50 exclusive units were built!) boasts an enviable address, as it neighbours the Saujana Golf and Country Club.
Even though there aren’t any amenities within the gated-and-guarded community, it’s located close to a number of supermarkets, shopping complexes, eateries, schools, medical centres, and worship places. It’s accessible via major roads like LDP and NKVE.
4) Laman Glenmarie
- Property type: Terraced houses
- Completion date: 2013
- Prices starting from: RM850,000
Another freehold project by Glenmarie Properties that promises a serene lifestyle for its residents, there are only 385 units spread across 70 acres. The 2- and 3-storey homes come in a range of built-up sizes, from 2,429 sq ft onwards.
Sited at a strategic location, you’ll only need a 5-minute drive to reach the Shah Alam city centre and Subang Jaya, as well as 10 minutes for Petaling Jaya and Sunway. With plenty of eateries, supermarkets, and educational institutions nearby though, residents will enjoy peace of mind!
5) Bandar Rimbayu
- Property type: Township
- Completion date: N/A
- Prices starting from: RM632,000
Prestigious and peaceful, this project by IJM Land spans a huge 1,879 acres. It’s neatly divided into 4 precincts: Flora, Fauna, Bayu, and Commercial Hub. With an emphasis on security, each residential parcel is designed in clusters with perimetre fencing, guard houses, and single points of entry.
The award-winning masterpiece here is The ARC, an eco-friendly green canopy that provides a social focal point for residents. As for amenities, a network of 4 major highways (KESAS, LKSA, SKVE, and ELITE) gives the township excellent connectivity.
6) Kayangan Heights
- Property type: Bungalows
- Completion date: 2013
- Prices starting from: RM2.5 million
If you’ve ever wanted to live in the embrace of lush greenery, look no further than this project, which is spread across 400 acres of pristine tropical forestland! Within the grounds, residents will be able to enjoy a range of facilities like a gymnasium, playgrounds, tennis courts, and infinity swimming pool overlooking picturesque views.
In addition, it’s only a few minutes’ drive to urban centres with commercial, recreational, and educational facilities. This is made possible via highways such as NKVE, NSE, LDP, and GCE.
7) Trefoil @ Setia City
- Property type: SoFo/Studio
- Completion date: 2015
- Prices starting from: RM280,000
SP Setia’s project is the first high-rise to make this list, offering the luxury of connectivity (located at the centre of the township’s commercial sector) and holistic living (variety of facilities like swimming pool, jacuzzi, tennis court, multipurpose hall, and jogging track).
The overall 4,000-acre township has everything that’s needed to attract buyers and investors alike, since most essential amenities are within easy reach.
8) City of Elmina
- Property type: Township
- Completion date: N/A
- Prices starting from: RM646,000
The largest one on this list is the award-winning 5,000-acre project by Sime Darby Property Bhd – and they’ve just expanded it to another 1,500 acres, in the form of an industrial precinct called Elmina Business Park!
Divided into 4 distinct townships (Elmina East, Elmina West, Denai Alam, and Bukit Subang), the masterplan embodies 8 elements of wellness to promote a balanced lifestyle: social, environmental, intellectual, family, occupational, physical, emotional, and spiritual.
Shah Alam – There’s More Than Meets The Eye
While it might seem like this area is a whole lot more laidback compared to the rest of Klang Valley, this is a gem waiting to be explored.
An abundance of amenities, well-established infrastructure, plus pristine pockets of greenery make Shah Alam a very attractive place to call ‘home’. And it would seem like the data agrees!
According to PropertyGuru Malaysia’s Property Market Index Q2 2020 report, asking prices for properties in Shah Alam have seen a Quarter-on-Quarter (QoQ) increase since Q3 2019.
It went from -2.12% QoQ in Q3 2019, to +0.83% QoQ in Q2 2020, signifying that there’s still a healthy demand for properties in this area. So, if you’re still searching, this is a place worth your consideration.
Shah Alam may be known as the ‘city of roundabouts’ but there’s no roundabout here when it comes to choosing an area as popular as this! You can also check out other neighbourhoods for living in Selangor, if you’re in the market for a more vibrant location.
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