Alam Impian, Shah Alam (Tinta and Canting)
There are property launches and then there a BIG property launches. This here, folks, is as big as they come in Malaysia. A relentless media campaign started about a month ago, in papers and on radio. Last weekend, they even managed to get our Deputy Prime Minister to officiate the launch of the township.
But I&P isn’t any regular developer. They’re big guns, and the sheer scale of Alam Impian can attest to that. In a nutshell, look at the factsheet:
- 1235-acre township on former plantation land (formerly under Golden Hope)
- 100-acre town area.
- Estimated 10,000 units of new homes with a population of 50,000 inhabitants. This first launch represents only about 1% of the final figure in terms of homes.
- 31-acres of green parks, landscaped areas and lakes.
- Every home is located within a 1.5km radius of a school and linked via an integrated 20km network of walkways and bicycle paths.
- Freehold land
- Multiple access from the highways, including a dedicated interchange to KESAS.
Alam Impian is located between the Federal Highway and Kesas Highway, almost across the road from Kota Kemuning and Kota Permai Golf Course. At the moment, from the Federal Highway, the existing road stops at river. The developers will build a bridge to connect to the site, which will be ready by the time the first phase is completed for occupancy in 2008. The connection to the existing Kota Kemuning interchange along KESAS, however, will only be completed in 2010. In the interim, there are other existing exits out to Klang and Shah Alam.
At this moment, there isn’t much details as to the rest of the development, as they are only launching 2 phases: Tinta (semi-D) and Canting (linkhomes). For Tinta, only half of the units are open for sale now, more are following soon.
Tinta is set of 40’ or 50’ x 80’ plot, with a build-up of 3,113 to 4,005sq.ft., 4+1 rooms and 5 baths. Price range is from RM552k to RM795k. The ground floor has a much smaller footprint, but the first floor is much larger. There are actually quite a few design variations to choose from, and some units come with very large compound, which justifies the heftier price tag.
Canting is a more conventional linkhome, in either two or two and a half storeys. The plot size is 22’ x 80’, build-up ranges from 2,439 to 3,471sq.ft. There are 4 rooms and 4 baths. The corner units have a special larger design, giving a total of 4 different variations to choose from.
At the moment, we can say that the pricing is quite attractive (the cheapest linkhome is from RM330k with the discounts), mainly because this is the pilot 2 phases in a large development. But this would only be more apparently especially if the scheme is a success 5 to 6 years down the road. Subsequent launches will definitely increase in price, especially when the amenities and infrastructure are more realized, thereby adding value and attraction to it. We can see a lot of similarities with other large scale projects like soon-to-be-completed Setia Eco Park, Kota Kemuning in the late nineties, and Bandar Kinrara before that (which is also developed by I&P).
Location will be a huge factor in play, as most people will see it as quite far from the city. But if you work in Shah Alam or Klang, it is an ideal place. With the promise of the landscaping and ‘township of the arts’ thing, we can only wait to see how it all turns out, perhaps the developer will be able to work out more details soon for the benefit of the buyers.
But for those who value buying from a top of the line developer, this is a good chance. Klang Valley is expanding, and there definitely won’t be any other major developments of this sort anywhere within the confines of the older city, so new areas on the fringe of the valley is the way to go for developers. To put things in perspective, more than twenty years ago, Subang Jaya was pretty far back then. Kota Kemuning is still perceived as far these days.
At the moment, the developer is giving an early bird discount. Staff of I&P and PNB are also entitled to additional discounts.
I&P Alam Impian is a wholly owned subsidiary of Island and Peninsular, the one of the largest developer in Malaysia. They’ve more than 40 years of experienced and you can check out the parent company website here.
| Project Name | Alam Impian |
| Location | Shah Alam |
| Description | linkhomes and bungalows in an integrated township |
| Land type | Freehold |
| Land Encumbrances | Nil |
| Launch Date | now available |
| Expected Completion | December 2008 |
| Developer | I&P Alam Impian Sdn. Bhd. (subsidiary of Island & Peninsular Berhad) |
| Contact | 03 - 5632 7600 |
| Website | www.alamimpian.com.my |
| Canting | |
| Description | Double-storey and 2 ½ storey linkhomes |
| Price | RM341,250 to RM654,150 |
| Lot size | 22’ x 80’ |
| Build-up size | From 2,439 to 3,471sq.ft |
| No of units | 115 |
| Tinta | |
| Description | Double-storey semi-D |
| Price | RM552,000 to RM795,000 |
| Lot size | 40’ and 50’ x 80’ |
| Build-up size | From 3,113 to 4,005sq.ft |
| No of units | 74 |
I checked out the launch as well… seems like the sale ppl are not so well verse with the access to site. Was told that the access are via Jalan Kebun from Kota Kemuning and the new LKSA highway only. If there is a toll free access from Shah Alam, then it’s a different story altogether. I wonder why it is not shown on the huge scaled model. The only bridge I saw on the model formed part of the LKSA!
Anyhow, the project even offered quite good finishes… what I like is that they are giving clay roof tiles even for the Canting Linkhouses. Houses in Bandar Kinrara doesn’t even come with these premium roof tiles…not even the Semi-Ds. However they are rather stingy on the Air cond point though…only 1… maybe with clay roof tiles, it’s not that hot after all! And I can’t understand why they don’t just tiled the small area of the Store and Utility instead of giving cement render!
Comment by yk — December 22, 2006 @ 1:38 pm
hi administrator,
by any chance of a review on Setia Alam?
Comment by john — December 29, 2006 @ 11:57 am
Their advertising campaign for alam impian was awesome and I was so looking forward for their launch. But I was so dissapointed with their sales team when they couldn’t answer my queries about the project and the worst part is, we as a prospect buyer have to educate them. Because of this, I have lost interest in buying a property in Alam Impian. The sales team should know very well of the product they are selling and must answer any queries confidently and without any doubts.
Comment by jomeng — January 8, 2007 @ 1:20 pm
Agreed… the sales ppl didn’t even bother to assist me when I walked into the sales office last week. It is only when I asked them that they gave me a set of brochures. With this kind of attitude how to do well. Shocking coming from an establised developer like I&P.
Comment by yk — January 11, 2007 @ 10:34 am
actually, the problem isn’t with this project only. you only have to step in I&P’s office in Kinrara and you can see what i mean. They seriously need to look into this area.
Comment by Administrator — January 12, 2007 @ 10:48 am
Not only that their sales people in Perumahan Kinrara Berhad is down right rude with the way they answer to your querries…
Comment by cel — January 16, 2007 @ 10:22 am
check the latest issues at alam impian community forum
http://alamimpian.forumotion.com/
Comment by alam impian — June 29, 2009 @ 7:48 pm
jom
Comment by alam impian — June 29, 2009 @ 7:50 pm
lets join community alam impian
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Comment by alam impian — June 29, 2009 @ 7:51 pm
that ppl attitude whatsoever shouldnt be the concern. whether it is worth buying or not.
Comment by yus — November 4, 2009 @ 3:38 pm