Property360Digest E-MAGAZINE Issue#4 | Page 20

9 J ohor Bahru Search percentage: 5.16% As the only township on this list that is outside of the Klang Valley, Johor Bahru’s increasing popularity among homebuyers has been the city’s ever-evolving connectivity. Johor Bahru remains an attractive choice due to its geographical location near Singapore. The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS), which is slated for completion in 2024, will bring many impactful changes with positive multiplier effects such as more job opportunities, increase in state economic growth and positive tourism growth. Additionally, this rail line will help to reduce traffic congestion along the Johor Causeway by up to 15%. Existing townships as well as new ones that are located just outside of Johor Bahru could benefit from the RTS ripple effect. The older townships could see a spike in value, while the newer ones which were built or completed before the arrival of RTS in 2024 could see growth in interest, demand and value. For example, Taman Desa Tebrau is located merely 15km away from Bukit Chagar, where the first RTS station in Johor will be located. 10 P uchong ​ Search percentage: 4.79% A good reason why Puchong is the preferred choice is its strategic location between Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur. It is easily connected via several major highways such as the Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS) and Damansara Puchong Highway (LDP). There are plenty of amenities such as shopping malls, F&B outlets, eateries, supermarkets and entertainment hubs. As one of the most established locations in the Klang Valley, Puchong is also considered by many due to its easy connectivity. Bandar Kinrara, IOI Mall, Bandar Puteri, and Pusat Bandar Puchong are the main LRT stations that have secured Puchong’s promise of easy accessibility. One thing in common that these areas share are their easy accessibility to countless amenities such as shopping malls, hospitals, schools, transportation systems and thriving economic activities. iProperty.com.my offers a feature which helps homebuyers to find out what key amenities are around their chosen properties. This customised Point- of-Interest feature is integrated into the maps of the searched property to help homebuyers make better decisions in terms of how convenient it is to access, for example, the nearest hospitals, schools and shopping malls. Homebuyers are able to view the distance and route to these amenities surrounding their desired property, all in one convenient view. PROPERTY360DIGEST 20 “ Explore your desired neighbourhood with iProperty.com. my’s Point-of-Interest feature