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TTDI: The Gentrifying Pocket Attracting Young Professionals
Young executives and tech workers are driving demand for homes in this northwest Kuala Lumpur neighbourhood as new eateries and shared workspaces open along its main streets.
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Transactions for two- and three-bedroom apartments in Taman Tun Dr Ismail rose 22 percent in the first six months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to data from the National Property Information Centre.
The shift comes as employers in the nearby MSC Malaysia corridor expand hiring and as the MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang line cuts commute times to central business districts to under 25 minutes. Young professionals priced out of Mont Kiara and Bangsar have turned to TTDI’s older terrace conversions and low-rise blocks for larger floor plates at lower entry prices.
Streets and amenities drawing residents
Along Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 1, three new co-working operators opened between March and June, while the former TTDI wet market site now hosts a twice-weekly night market organised by the TTDI Residents Association. Further east on Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, the DBKL-led streetscape upgrade completed last December added wider pedestrian walkways and bike racks that connect directly to the TTDI MRT station. These changes have pulled in tenants from firms such as Grab and Carsome, whose offices sit two stops away.
Median asking prices for 1,200-square-foot units in converted shophouses now stand at RM720,000, up from RM610,000 in January 2025. Rental yields for the same units average 5.1 percent, with most leases signed by tenants aged 25 to 35 who cite proximity to both the 1 Utama shopping complex and the quieter residential pockets behind the main road.
Next steps for buyers and landlords
Agents at the TTDI branch of Savills advise locking in units before the second phase of the DBKL upgrade begins in October, when another two blocks along Jalan Wan Kadir are scheduled for facade and lighting improvements. Prospective buyers should check the latest strata-title conversion rules with the Land Office in Kuala Lumpur before committing, as several older terraces remain under single-title ownership. Those planning to rent out should budget for minor kitchen and bathroom refreshes, which current listings show add RM800 to RM1,200 monthly to achievable rents.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.