Property Hunter Magazine Property Hunter Magazine Issue 52 - March 2014 | Página 100

/// Hot Topic Top 5 Most Expensive New Condominiums in Kuala Lumpur /// HOT TOPIC of the world’s most fantastically expensive condos. Or at the very least own a few of these, so others can pay them a huge sum of rent to stay in these condos. In an area known to be home to the affluent community, Arata is an exclusive development that promises privacy, attractive facilities and a deluxe lifestyle. Here are some of the new developments available in Kuala Lumpur that might just scare you off your chair. Tenure: Freehold Built up: 1,894 sf – 2,400 sq. ft. Listing price: From RM2,387,000 – RM2,848,000 Expected completion date: Dec 2013 Developer: Tijani (Bukit Tunku) Sdn Bhd 5. THE MEWS, KLCC, KUALA LUMPUR – FROM RM1,600,000 The Mews is an exclusive condominium located along Jalan Yap Kwan Seng in Kuala Lumpur. It offers an abode amidst the city centre but with a natureinspired design and a sustainable environment. Tenure: Freehold Listing price: From RM1,600,000 – RM4,700,000 Expected completion date: 2H 2017 Developers: Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E&O) and Mitsui Fudosan Residential Co. Ltd Artist’s impression of The Mews, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur by Eastern and Oriental Berhad The public outcry for the government to step in to reduce the property prices, especially in urban areas, such as Klang Valley has led to the hike in real property gains tax (RPGT) and the removal of the developer interest bearing scheme (DIBS) recently. However, will these measures sufficiently discourage the affluent from continuing their real estate buying spree? This phenomenon driven by affluent investors is not just unique to Malaysia but also has caused massive sales in other cities, such as London, Singapore and Hong Kong, garnering worldwide attention. According to the annual World Cities 100 www.PropertyHunter.com.my Review report by Savills, a global real estate firm, major cities’ super luxury housing markets, referred to as ‘billionaire markets’, have grown at a much faster clip than mainstream markets of the same cities. The largest value increases have been clocked in China and Asia, tha