Buying near JB’s RTS & CIQ
every question, answered properly
Project deep-dives, prices and rents, the RTS, financing and costs, foreign-buyer rules and neighbourhood living — every guide backed by data and sources.
Weekend in JB: What Singaporean Visitors Do Near CIQ
Heritage walks, food, malls, night markets and a simple two-day plan: what Singaporean visitors do on a weekend near the JB CIQ.
Read guide → Buying, Costs & LoansBuying Off-Plan Safely: HDA Protection and Developer Checks
How the Housing Development Act protects off-plan buyers in Malaysia, plus practical developer checks before you book a JB new launch.
Read guide → JB Market OutlookJohor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ): What It Means for Homebuyers
What the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone is, what official sources say it has achieved, and how it can shape housing demand in JB City Centre.
Read guide → Foreign & Singaporean BuyersRPGT Malaysia for Foreigners: Real Property Gains Tax for Foreign Sellers
How Real Property Gains Tax works when a foreigner sells a Johor Bahru condo: rates, the 7% retention, reliefs, a worked example and filing from abroad.
Read guide → Foreign & Singaporean BuyersSingaporeans Buying in JB: The Complete Guide
A practical guide for Singaporeans buying property in JB: HDB, CPF and ABSD rules, Johor costs, funding, and renting out your unit from Singapore.
Read guide → Living in JBMalls Near Causewayz Square: City Square, KOMTAR JBCC, R&F Mall
Every mall near Causewayz Square and JB CIQ, with opening year, size, links to CIQ and what each is best for, plus the new retail coming…
Read guide → JB Market OutlookWho Is EXSIM? The Developer Behind Causewayz Square, Asteriaz and Celestz
Who is EXSIM? A sourced profile of the developer behind Exsim JB projects Causewayz Square, The Asteriaz and The Celestz: history, key projects, FIABCI awards, green…
Read guide → Living in JBInternational Schools in Johor Bahru: A Guide for JB Homeowners
A practical list of international schools in Johor Bahru by area, with curriculum, ages, indicative fees and approximate distances from JB City Centre and Kebun Teh.
Read guide → Living in JBCost of Living in Johor Bahru vs Singapore (2026)
A 2026 side-by-side of living costs in Johor Bahru and Singapore: rent, food, transport, services and what the gap means for property owners.
Read guide → JB Market OutlookJB Property Market Outlook 2027
What official data and named research houses say about JB property in 2027, from the RTS Link opening to Budget 2027.
Read guide → Foreign & Singaporean BuyersGetting a Malaysian Home Loan as a Foreigner
Can a foreigner get a home loan in Malaysia? What Bank Negara allows, typical margins, banks, documents and how financing works for an off-plan JB condo.
Read guide → Living in JBFamily Living in JB: Parks, Schools and Safety
A practical guide for families in Johor Bahru: parks, school options, everyday safety habits and official tools, and what makes a good family condo.
Read guide → Foreign & Singaporean BuyersCan Foreigners Buy Property in Johor Bahru? 2026 Rules Explained
Yes, foreigners can buy property in Johor Bahru with state consent. The 2026 rules on the RM1 million minimum, the 3% Johor levy and the 8%…
Read guide → Living in JBLiving in JB City Centre: Food, Shopping and Daily Life near CIQ
What daily life is really like in JB city centre: food, heritage streets, malls, evenings and getting around near CIQ, Bukit Chagar and the RTS.
Read guide → Living in JBLarkin JB and Kebun Teh: Area Guide for Homebuyers
A wider look at Larkin, Johor Bahru: transport, sport, healthcare, shopping and how Kebun Teh projects like The Asteriaz and The Celestz fit in.
Read guide → JB Market OutlookJB City Centre Regeneration: Projects Reshaping the Waterfront
A guide to the JB city centre development wave around the CIQ: the RTS Link, the Sunway Bukit Chagar TOD, Coronation Square, Princess Cove, Sungai Segget…
Read guide → JB Market OutlookJB Data Centres and Jobs: The New Demand Driver
Johor now has Asia-Pacific’s largest data centre pipeline. Here is what the sector’s jobs mean for JB property demand.
Read guide → Living in JBRetiring in Johor Bahru: Housing, Healthcare and Lifestyle
A practical guide to retiring in Johor Bahru: MM2H visa tiers, buying rules, hospitals and MediSave, and how to choose a retirement-friendly condo.
Read guide → Buying, Costs & LoansBooking Fee, Downpayment and Refunds: What to Know Before You Book
How booking fees, the 10% downpayment and refunds work on a Malaysian new launch, with the key court ruling and a pre-booking checklist.
Read guide → Foreign & Singaporean BuyersOwning in JB, Working in Singapore: Tax and Residency Basics
A plain-language guide to tax and residency for people who own a home in JB and work in Singapore, based on IRAS and LHDN guidance. General…
Read guide → Buying, Costs & LoansJB Condo Monthly Instalment Examples at Different Price Points
Worked examples of JB condo monthly instalments at five hypothetical price points, with rate, tenure, upfront cost and income tables.
Read guide → ComparisonsBest New Launches in Johor Bahru 2026 Near the RTS
The 2026 new launches near the JB RTS Link, grouped by walkable, short-drive and upcoming, with verified sizes, tenure and completion dates.
Read guide → Buying, Costs & LoansLegal Fees, Stamp Duty and Other Costs When Buying in Johor
Exact stamp duty bands, legal fee scale, first-time buyer exemptions and foreigner rates, with worked examples of total buying costs in Johor.
Read guide → ComparisonsBest Freehold Condos Near JB CIQ (2026)
Eight freehold condos near the JB CIQ and RTS in 2026, completed and under construction, with walking distances, asking prices, rents and who each suits.
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