An artist's impression of the Kiara 103 project
YNH Property Bhd is targeting to officially launch its RM1bil Kiara 163 suites, a mixed development project in Mont’ Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, next month.
The project comprises a 23-storey office tower (175,000 sq ft), two 42-storey serviced apartment blocks (595,000 sq ft), retail podium (142,000 sq ft), and an auditorium (175,000 sq ft).
“We are launching the project due to keen interest from prospective local and foreign purchasers and also due to its prime location.
“There are always investors who look at property investment as a good hedge against inflation.
“We have secured about RM260mil in sales for the office and retail space to-date,” said group corporate services head Daniel Chan.
Chan said that to add value to Kiara 163, the retail podium and serviced apartments had eye-catching architectural designs and recreational facilities.
The two 42-storey serviced apartment blocks had a unique curved block design that was accentuated by the extensive use of glass windows, he said.
“The apartments will be equipped with facilities such as a swimming pool, jacuzzi, a gym, squash court with garden setting, and an entertainment pavilion,” Chan added.
The four-level retail podium is positioned as a neighbourhood retail centre catering to affluent expatriates and the local population.
“Food and beverage outlets, a supermarket, specialty stores which deals in fashion, eyewear and watches as well as service providers, including laundry outlets and medical and dental clinics, are on our list of retailers.
“The unique feature of the retail podium is the sunken outdoor courtyard where the food and beverage outlets will be located,” Chan said.
The office tower block, which would provide an alternative to corporate headquarters that did not require a city centre address, was also designed to accommodate small home-office units, Chan added. “This would help us tap into diverse markets,” he said.
The group’s other mixed-development projects, Duta Kiara 1, Duta Kiara 2, Duta Kiara 3, Duta Kiara 5, Duta Kiara 6 and Project 3KL, located in Mont’ Kiara, Hartamas and Kuala Lumpur city centre, would be launched over the next two years, Chan said.
These projects have a total gross development value (GDV) of about RM2bil.
“Our projects in KL and Mont’ Kiara, such as the Fraser Place KL and Ceriaan Kiara, have been well received with Fraser Place KL achieving sales of about 99% and Ceriaan Kiara 87% to-date,” said Chan.
Fraser Place KL is scheduled for completion soon, while Ceriaan Kiara will be ready by end-2009.
In Manjung the group’s “bread and butter” township development will continue to contribute to earnings for the next 20 to 30 years due to the demand from employees of the Lumut Naval Base as well as workers at the oil and gas fabrication and biodiesel plants there.
On the status of Menara YNH, the group had accepted Kuwait Finance House’s offer to buy 50% of the iconic “Grade A” office tower in January, Chan said.
“This property, located in the central business district, is designed by a world-renowned architect firm, Fosters and Partners.
“We are not in a rush to sell the second block as we want to get the best value for our shareholders.
“Based on our earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation of 50%, we are able to achieve a yield of above 7.20% if the rental is conservatively priced at RM3.80 per sq ft,” he said.
Chan said the company’s dividend policy was at least 30% of profits but the group had paid a higher rate in the past few years.
By The Star (by David Tan)
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