Buying near JB’s RTS & CIQ
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Project deep-dives, prices and rents, the RTS, financing and costs, foreign-buyer rules and neighbourhood living — every guide backed by data and sources.
JB City Centre vs Danga Bay vs Puteri Harbour: JB Waterfronts Compared
Three Johor Bahru waterfronts, three different jobs. We compare the city centre, Danga Bay and Puteri Harbour on commute, prices, rents and lifestyle.
Read guide → Living in JBTanjung Puteri Area Guide: Jalan Lumba Kuda, CIQ and Waterfront
A street-level guide to Tanjung Puteri, JB: Jalan Lumba Kuda, the CIQ, RTS station, malls, nearby condos and the projects changing the area by 2030.
Read guide → JB Market OutlookJB Population Growth: Johor Bahru Population, Households and What Drives Housing Demand
Johor Bahru district reached about 1.8 million people in 2025, Malaysia’s second largest. Here is the official census data on population, households, migration and workforce, and…
Read guide → Living in JBChinese Independent Schools in Johor: Foon Yew, UEC and Admission Guide (2026)
All 10 Chinese independent high school campuses in Johor, how Foon Yew’s entrance exam works, what the 2026 UEC pathway means, and how foreign students enrol.
Read guide → Buying, Costs & LoansQuit Rent and Assessment Tax in Johor: Who Collects, How Much and How to Pay
Quit rent (cukai tanah) and assessment tax (cukai taksiran) for JB condos and serviced apartments: who collects, how MBJB calculates it, the three yearly deadlines, online…
Read guide → The Asteriaz & The CelestzThe Asteriaz Review 2026: Strengths, Considerations and Verdict
An honest, positive-led review of The Asteriaz @ Kebun Teh: what it does well, what to plan around and which buyers it suits best.
Read guide → Causewayz SquareCausewayz Square Managed Rental: How the Mana Mana Hospitality Model Works
The developer positions Causewayz Square as a hospitality asset managed by Mana Mana Hospitality. How managed rental works, the Ipoh example and what to confirm.
Read guide → RTS Link & TransportWoodlands North Station Guide: RTS Link Interchange, Exits and Buses
Woodlands North (TE1) is the Singapore end of the RTS Link. Levels, the Basement 1 transfer to the TEL, exits, bus 856, Causeway Point and JTC’s…
Read guide → Foreign & Singaporean BuyersHow to Open a Bank Account in Malaysia as a Foreigner or Singaporean (2026)
Foreigners and Singaporeans can open a Malaysian bank account for their JB property. Here is what BNM allows, the documents banks list, and how to use…
Read guide → ComparisonsCondo vs Landed in JB: Which Is Better for Singapore Workers and Locals?
Should you buy a condo near the CIQ or a landed home in a JB township? We compare commute, prices, running costs, security, foreigner rules and…
Read guide → Causewayz SquareCausewayz Square Review 2026: Strengths, Considerations and Who It Suits
A balanced Causewayz Square review for 2026: the project’s main strengths, the points to plan for and how to handle them, and a verdict by buyer…
Read guide → Living in JBFood Near JB CIQ: Where to Eat Within Walking Distance of the Checkpoint
A walkable guide to food near JB CIQ: heritage kopitiams, wood-fired bakeries, curry fish head, cafés and mall dining, based on credible food media.
Read guide → Prices, Rent & ReturnsTenancy Agreement Malaysia Checklist: 15 Clauses for JB Landlords and Tenants
A clause-by-clause tenancy agreement checklist for JB condos, with 2025 and 2026 stamp duty rates, deposit and renewal norms, the diplomatic clause, repair splits and where…
Read guide → Living in JBInternet Providers for JB Condos: Unifi, Maxis, TIME and CelcomDigi Plans Compared (2026)
Unifi, CelcomDigi, TIME and Maxis fibre for JB condos: speeds and prices from official pages (Nov 2026), how to set up a new line and tips…
Read guide → ComparisonsThe Asteriaz vs Causewayz Square: Which EXSIM JB Project Suits You?
A fair side-by-side comparison of EXSIM’s two Johor Bahru locations: The Asteriaz in Kebun Teh and Causewayz Square beside the CIQ and RTS Link.
Read guide → ComparisonsJB City Centre vs Mount Austin and Tebrau: Which Suits You?
JB city centre or Mount Austin? Compare walkable Singapore access with township space and lifestyle: commute, NAPIC prices, rents, schools and amenities.
Read guide → Living in JBWater Supply in Johor: Ranhill SAJ Tariffs, Disruptions and Account Setup for Condo Residents
Ranhill SAJ supplies Johor’s water. Current domestic tariffs, how to get notified of cuts, condo storage tips and the documents owners and tenants need.
Read guide → Causewayz SquareCausewayz Square Type D 2-Bedroom (667 sq ft): Layout, Rent and Who It Suits
A deep dive into the Causewayz Square Type D 2-bedroom: D1 vs D2, who it suits, 2-bedroom rent data near the JB CIQ and furnishing plans.
Read guide → Prices, Rent & ReturnsTenant Screening in JB: Landlord Guide for Units Near CIQ (2026)
A fair, practical tenant screening routine for JB landlords near the CIQ and RTS: documents, work pass and employment checks, CTOS, and the red flags police…
Read guide → Living in JBElectricity Tariff Malaysia 2025: How the New TNB Bill Works for Condo Owners and Tenants
TNB’s July 2025 tariff reform replaced tiered blocks with itemised charges, an efficiency rebate and a monthly fuel adjustment. Rates, sample bills and landlord tips.
Read guide → ComparisonsJB City Centre vs Iskandar Puteri: Where to Live or Invest in 2026
JB city centre or Iskandar Puteri? A factual comparison of commute to Singapore, amenities, schools, prices per square foot and rental demand, with worked examples.
Read guide → Causewayz SquareCausewayz Square Type C 1-Bedroom (474 sq ft): Layout, Rent and Who It Suits
A deep dive into the Causewayz Square Type C 1-bedroom: how the 474 sq ft works, who it suits, rent data near the JB CIQ and…
Read guide → Foreign & Singaporean BuyersDE Rantau Nomad Pass: Living in Johor Bahru as a Digital Nomad (2026)
The DE Rantau Nomad Pass lets remote workers live in Johor Bahru for up to 24 months. Here are MDEC’s 2026 income rules, fees, steps and…
Read guide → Foreign & Singaporean BuyersHow Long Can Singaporeans Stay in Malaysia? Visa-Free Rules for 2026
Singaporeans can stay in Malaysia up to 30 days per visit without a visa. Here are the limits for other nationalities and why owning JB property…
Read guide →One WhatsApp gets you the latest prices, floor plans and what’s still available
- Latest SPA price list and remaining units
- All floor plans and the e-brochure
- Loan and instalment estimates, foreign-buyer process
- Showroom visit booking