Johor Property Investment & Real Estate for Sale

Johor offers a wide range of options: modern high-rise condominiums in Johor Bahru near the CIQ and Causeway, resort-style residences along the Desaru Coast, and selected landed homes in approved zones.

Yes. Foreigners can own freehold strata-titled condominiums in their own name, subject to state consent and meeting the minimum purchase price. Low-cost housing, Malay Reserved Land, and Bumiputera quota units are excluded from foreign ownership.

The general threshold is RM1,000,000 per residential unit (≈ £165K GBP / $215K USD). Some designated areas have different rules — for example, Medini in Iskandar Puteri has historically been exempt from the minimum price — but terms can change, so check before committing.

Yes, most condominiums have professional building management to oversee security, maintenance, and communal areas. Many also offer optional rental management for owners wishing to let their units.

Well-located Johor Bahru city apartments typically generate gross yields in the mid-3% to mid-5% range on long-term rentals. Resort properties can vary widely, with higher seasonal peaks but more fluctuation. Specific developments may perform above or below this range.

In most cases yes, subject to the building’s management rules and local by-laws. Some developments permit short-term letting, while others require minimum lease periods.

For a RM1,200,000 condo, an overseas buyer could expect:

• Stamp duty (transfer): RM34,000 (1% on first RM100k, 2% on next RM400k, 3% on remaining RM700k)

• Legal fees: approx. RM10,000–RM12,000 (per solicitor scale)

• Loan stamp duty: ~0.5% of loan amount (if financing)

• Miscellaneous: valuation fee (if financing), disbursements, and sinking/management fund contributions

It is possible but relatively rare. Most overseas buyers pay in cash. A few Malaysian banks may offer mortgages to non-residents, generally with a maximum 50–70% loan-to-value ratio, higher interest rates, and strict eligibility criteria.

Typical flow: booking → Sale & Purchase Agreement (SPA) → state consent → Memorandum of Transfer (MOT) and title registration → vacant possession. For completed units, expect around 3–6 months; off-plan purchases follow the developer’s schedule. We can connect you with an independent Malaysian property lawyer to verify titles, approvals, and contracts.

Malaysia’s Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) applies on property disposals:

• Within 3 years: 30% of gains

• 4th year: 20%

• 5th year: 15%

• 6+ years: 10% (rates as of 2025; subject to change)
  We’ll explain how RPGT might apply to you based on your purchase location and holding period before you buy.

Decide your budget, preferred location, and goals. We’ll shortlist suitable properties, explain the buying process, introduce legal partners, and arrange viewings in person or online.