What sets it apart
The Pano sits on a long, narrow former industrial plot. Its two blocks share one glass-walled lift core with five lifts, which saves the gap separate towers would need, and the tower is pushed to the back, behind the landscaping, shops and pool deck, away from Jalan Ipoh. There are 19 units a floor on double-loaded corridors with no void, so corridors rely on artificial light, and a rubbish chute replaces bins.
Sean viewed a dual-key, two-bedroom Type B1: a studio with its own bathroom, and a larger side with a balcony that can be split into another room. Subsale prices are about RM650 to RM700 psf. Facilities include a rooftop lounge, gym and outdoor cinema, and an infinity pool on the facility deck.
Where it is
Jalan Ipoh is in the city, near Dutamas, Mont Kiara and Segambut, with factories and car showrooms around. Jalan Ipoh MRT station is walkable and runs to KLCC and TRX without a change. Schools, the Mutiara complex and dim sum shops are close, and Sean notes the road jams at school peak hours.
Rent and returns
The owner bought at auction for a little over RM500,000. Asking rents are about RM1,600 to RM1,800 for the studio and RM2,500 to RM2,600 for the larger side. Taking a conservative RM1,500 and RM2,500, Sean gets about RM4,000 a month against roughly RM2,500 in instalment and maintenance. The owner says management allows Airbnb.
A shared lift core in glass
Instead of two towers each with its own lifts, the blocks are joined by one core of five lifts, saving the setback between towers on a tight site. Because the long tower has facades on both sides, the core walls were left as glass, so riding the lift past the water features on the facility deck becomes part of the experience.
3 on 3
The three things Sean likes and the three he doesn't, from his own list at the end of the episode.
- 1The Jalan Ipoh address: by car, quick to Jalan Kuching, Dutamas, Mont Kiara and Kepong; on foot, the MRT runs straight to KLCC, and schools, the Mutiara complex and eateries are a walk away.
- 2The architecture on a narrow site: the tower set far back from the road, two blocks sharing one glass lift core, and dense landscaping that softens the shear walls and screens the garden units.
- 3Several ways to rent: long-term to a family, as a dual key, room by room or short stay, with a rooftop that lifts room rates. The owner's auction price makes the numbers attractive.
- 1Shared access: residents and shoppers use the same entrance, so busy shops or first-time Airbnb guests can jam it, though car parks are separated and the lobby is set deep inside.
- 2A former industrial site: the building is on commercial title, so utilities are charged at commercial rates, and the access road is one-way. Neighbouring car showrooms could be redeveloped, though Sean thinks it unlikely.
- 3Competition: 30 to 40 similar projects nearby, from Sentul to Bamboo Hills, all drawing on the same convenience.
Sean says the project is beyond his expectations, and for an investment unit bought at the right price, the numbers are solid.
Editorial Note: This summary is distilled from Sean Tan's public video breakdown and verified episode documentation. All property specifications and opinions reflect the recording date and should be verified for present-day listings.
PROPERTY REVIEW #443 | THE PANO, JALAN IPOH
Sources & Verification Data
Based on Sean's full English captions for this May 2026 episode. The 3 on 3 follows the three things he likes and the three he doesn't, in his order, at the end of the video. An owner, who bought the unit at auction, let Sean view it; its kitchen was finished by The Makeover Guys, a furnishing company Sean works with. The unit's size is unclear in the captions, so it is left out.
