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Causewayz Square vs JB Skysuites (Meldrum Hills): Which Should You Buy?

Causewayz Square vs JB Skysuites at Meldrum Hills: distance to CIQ and RTS, unit sizes, Q4 2026 rents, asking psf and new launch vs completed.

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Can Singaporeans Use CPF to Buy Property in JB? (2026 Answer)

No. CPF savings can only be used for property in Singapore. Here is how Singaporeans fund a JB condo instead, with cash or a Malaysian housing…

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Causewayz Square vs SKS Pavillion Residences: Which JB CIQ Condo Suits You?

Causewayz Square vs SKS Pavillion Residences compared: location, layouts, Q4 2026 rents, facilities and new launch vs completed, with a verdict by buyer type.

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JB RTS & CIQ Condo Rent Index — Q4 2026

Quarterly index of median asking rents for completed condos near the JB CIQ and Bukit Chagar RTS station. Q4 2026: studio RM2,100, 2-bed RM2,800, 3-bed RM3,500…

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Malaysia Home Loan Interest Rates by Bank (November 2026): SBR, BR & What Foreigners Get

Standardised Base Rate, Base Rate and BLR for 10 Malaysian banks, each with its effective date and official source, plus 35-year instalment examples, full-loan rules and…

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JB Property Glossary: 60 Terms Every Buyer Should Know (SPA, VP, DLP, MOT, RTS, CIQ…)

Sixty Johor Bahru property terms explained in plain English, grouped by stage from booking to rental, with links to our in-depth guides.

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Is a Serviced Apartment Residential or Commercial in Malaysia?

A Malaysian serviced apartment is usually commercial by land title but residential in use. Here is which rule applies to each cost, and how Causewayz Square…

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Bukit Chagar RTS Station Walking Guide: Routes, Map, Distances

Where Bukit Chagar RTS station is, how to get there on foot, by car, Grab, bus or train, and approximate walking distances to City Square, the…

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Johor Land Office Registration Fees (2026): Transfer, Charge and Search Costs

Johor’s Land Office charges a fixed transfer registration fee by price band, from RM2,500 above RM500,000 to RM4,500 at RM1 million plus RM250 per extra RM50,000.

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Johor State Levy for Foreigners (2026): 3% Rate, Minimums and Who Pays

The Johor state levy for foreign buyers is 3% of the stamped SPA price with a RM30,000 minimum. Here is who pays it, when, and how…

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City Square Link Bridge to CIQ: Which Level and How to Walk

Which level of JB City Square connects to the CIQ and JB Sentral bridge, the step-by-step walking route in both directions, and how long it takes.

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Is EXSIM a Good Developer? Track Record, Completed Projects & Awards

Is EXSIM a good developer? We look at the Lim brothers’ group, its completed projects since 2013, FIABCI awards, QLASSIC scores and what Exsim Lumba Kuda…

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What Does CIQ Stand For? CIQ Meaning in Johor Explained

CIQ stands for Customs, Immigration and Quarantine. In Johor it usually means the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar checkpoint at the Causeway, with a second CIQ (KSAB) at…

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RTS Link Latest News: Opening Date, Fare, Hours & Status (Updated Weekly)

Is the RTS Link open? Our weekly-updated hub tracks the February 2027 opening target, fare status, operating hours, co-located customs, park and ride and every key…

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Is JB Sentral the Same as CIQ? JB Sentral vs CIQ Explained

No. JB Sentral is Johor Bahru’s railway and bus hub, while the CIQ at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar is the Causeway border checkpoint. They are separate buildings…

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Chinese, Taiwanese and Hong Kong Buyers in JB: What to Know

A practical guide for mainland Chinese, Taiwanese and Hong Kong buyers in Johor Bahru: Johor rules, moving funds, visa-free viewing trips and tax at home.

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Bukit Chagar and Tanjung Puteri, Johor Bahru: Area Guide

An area guide to Bukit Chagar and Tanjung Puteri in JB City Centre: location, RTS Link station, heritage, daily life and property near the CIQ.

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Currency and Fund Transfers When Buying JB Property from Abroad

How overseas buyers move money to buy JB property: Bank Negara rules, Malaysian accounts, payment stages, managing exchange rates and repatriating rent and sale proceeds.

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Johor Minimum Price for Foreign Buyers: How the Threshold Works

How the Johor minimum price for foreigners works in practice: the RM1 million threshold, the 3% levy and its minimums, 8% stamp duty, and total costs…

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