Johor, Malaysia

Johor is a state of Malaysia that is located in the southern region of the country peninsula. Johor is one of the richest states in Malaysia in terms of GDP, as it is the only state that is located adjacent to Singapore. The population of Johor is around 4 millions, and has a population that consists of around 52% Malays, 33% Chinese, and 10% Indians. The public transportation here is almost non-existent except for some public buses, however its capital city Johor Bahru is located within walkable distance to Singapore.

As for the real estate market, Johor has one of the least affordable housing markets in the country due to it being adjacent to Singapore. Besides, the high property prices here are also due to the government's development of the Iskandar Economic Region, which promotes foreign direct investment into the state. Most of the foreign investments that flow into the state's real estate market come from China nationals and Singaporeans. As of May 2018, the state is now run by the Pakatan goverment for the first time after winning the 14th General Election of Malaysia.

The following shows the residential property transactions in Johor over the last few years:

Johor has mostly foreigner-friendly real estate investment policies by the state government, as foreigners can easily buy any residential properties here without any restrictions, as long as the price is above RM1 million. Besides, the state government has been partnering with China-based developers to build mega cities on reclamation land, whereby some are also duty-free such as Forest City.

Latest Johor sale listings:

DateProperty TypeBuilt-upPrice
TodayIndustrial Land-NA-RM4,290,224
TodayCondominium700 sfRM155,000
TodayTerrace1,400 sfRM500,000
TodayCondominium965 sfRM350,000
TodayCondominium1,324 sfRM588,000
TodayCondominium700 sfRM138,000
TodaySemi-Detached2,580 sfRM1,300,000
TodayTerrace2,361 sfRM880,000
TodayTerrace960 sfRM400,000
TodayTerrace900 sfRM338,000

Latest Johor rental listings:

DateProperty TypeBuilt-upRental
TodayMedium Room-NA-RM700
TodayMaster Room-NA-RM600
TodayMaster Room-NA-RM750
TodayMaster Room-NA-RM750
TodayMedium Room-NA-RM600
TodayMaster Room-NA-RM850
TodaySingle Room-NA-RM530
TodaySingle Room-NA-RM450
TodayMaster Room-NA-RM750
TodayMedium Room-NA-RM630
38 user comments on Johor

There is a mall named KSL City Mall besides this apartment and it is located near Johor Bahru city centre.

Nurul
6 May 2020 @ 2:34 PM

It is a luxurious apartment with tight security level and located near Johor Bahru city centre.

It is an old apartment with the building is well-maintained and located in the middle of Johor Bahru city. This apartment has good security and management.

This apartment has good facilities and is well-maintained. There is a hospital named Hospital Sultanah Aminah located within a few minutes of driving distance. It is situated near the main causeway to Singapore.

Nurul
6 May 2020 @ 3:56 PM

This apartment is located about 10 minutes of driving to the Johor Bahru CIQ. It has a limited parking space for the visitors.

Nurul
8 May 2020 @ 12:27 PM

This apartment is built on reclaimed land and it is located next to a shopping mall named Stellar Walk Mall.

Nurul
8 May 2020 @ 12:36 PM

It is a luxurious waterfront housing area and located near to Johor Bahru city centre. This area has a tight security control including the coastal area patrol.

This apartment is highly accessible as it is located next to Johor Bahru East Coast Highway. There are convenience stores, eateries, and schools near to this area.

There are eateries and supermarkets located around this apartment. This apartment is well-maintained and has good security controls.

Nurul
8 May 2020 @ 1:43 PM

This apartment is located strategically in the Larkin town and near Larkin bus terminal, Legoland, as well as Paradigm Mall. The facilities in this apartment are poorly maintained with frequent power blackouts and lift breakdowns.

Nurul
12 May 2020 @ 4:58 PM

This apartment has poor management where the rules and regulations are not strictly enforced as there are some residents who keep pets in their units. The building is not well-maintained as there are frequent lift breakdowns and the facilities such as gym cannot be used.

The environment is quite noisy at night as there are motorcyclists gathering on the road besides the apartment. It is not well-maintained as the lift is frequently broken down.

This apartment is located next to a huge sewage plant. It is highly accessible as it is located next to the main road named Jalan Sultan Ismail that heads toward Johor Bahru city centre.

Nurul
12 May 2020 @ 5:33 PM

This apartment is located near the shop lots that provide amenities such as eateries, clinic, mini markets and huge hypermarkets named Aeon Bukit Indah and Tesco. It is quite noisy during night as there are motorcycle races next to this apartment.

Nurul
12 May 2020 @ 5:49 PM

This apartment is located quite far from the Johor Bahru city centre. There are shop lots next to this apartment which provide amenities such as convenience stores and eateries, with a secondary school as well as a few higher education institutions located near to this apartment.

Nurul
14 May 2020 @ 4:42 PM

The environment in this apartment is quiet and calm with there are eateries and groceries stores located nearby. This apartment is located near Aeon Mall Bukit Indah and Tesco Bukit Indah.

Nurul
14 May 2020 @ 4:51 PM

This apartment has well-maintained facilities and located near Malaysia-Singapore Second Link. There are Aeon Mall Bukit Indah and Tesco Bukit Indah located within the walking distance from this apartment.

This apartment has poor management and building maintenance with frequent lifts breakdown. It is surrounded by eateries and located near Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru.

This apartment is located next to PLUS Highway through Kempas exit. The facilities are well-maintained and have good building management.

Nurul
14 May 2020 @ 5:43 PM

This apartment is highly accessible as it is located next to Pasir Gudang Highway. There are many eateries around this apartment and there is Tesco Extra Plentong located nearby.

The facilities in this apartment are not in satisfactory condition but still can be used. There are many eateries around this apartment.

This apartment is located near the main road named Jalan Bertingkat Skudai that heads toward Pasir Gudang Highway. There are many amenities provided around this apartment such as convenience stores, eateries, supermarkets, and there is a shopping mall named Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru located nearby.

This apartment is located near Johor Bahru Checkpoint and JB Sentral. It has poor building maintenance with frequent lift breakdowns.

It is located next to Singapore-Malaysia Second Link and there is a TNB electrical substation near to this apartment.

Nurul
18 May 2020 @ 4:24 PM

It is located near Sultan Ismail Hospital and Aeon Mall Tebrau City Shopping Centre. This apartment has strict rules and tight security control.

Nurul
18 May 2020 @ 4:32 PM

It is a landed housing area with well-maintained facilities and aesthetic landscape view. This residential area is located quite far from the city centre.

Nurul
18 May 2020 @ 8:03 PM

There are several cases of burglary happening in this apartment. The facilities are not well-maintained with frequent lift breakdowns.

It is located near Johor Bahru City Centre and there are shop lots that provide amenities such as banks, eateries, convenience stores, and supermarkets.

This apartment is located next to Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and near Taman Universiti industrial area. It is mostly occupied by students and it has limited parking space.

Nurul
20 May 2020 @ 4:40 PM

The facilities are not well-maintained with frequent lift problems. There is an industrial area near to this apartment.

It is located strategically in the Johor Bahru City Centre and near CIQ Johor Bahru. The building is not well-maintained as it was built many years ago and quite old.

Nurul
20 May 2020 @ 4:55 PM

This apartment is located next to CIQ Johor Bahru and in the middle of Johor Bahru City Centre. It is near Johor Causeway that head towards Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore.

Nurul
20 May 2020 @ 5:12 PM

This apartment is located facing the sea and there is a beach next to this apartment. It is surrounded by convenience stores, eateries, entertainment hubs, and mini mart.

It is a luxurious apartment with well-maintained facilities and strict security controls. This apartment is located next to JB East Coast Highway and there is a river named Sungai Lunchu near to this area.

There is not new condo can compare with this unique aged condo with center location and spacious living and bedrooms. Windy and no block. Good condo to recommend.

Both the D'esplanade Condominiums (freehold) and the KSL City Mall, adjacent to each other, were developed by Khoo Soon Lee (KSL). The convenient accessibility to the Mall by D'esplanade residents is made possible by a link-way within the Mall and D'esplanade, without having to step out of the building. It reminds me of the popular One World Hotel and One Utama Shopping Mall in Petaling Jaya which I often stay in whenever I travel to Kuala Lumpur. Living, shopping and having fun activities with family, friends or alone, are all under one roof every day without the hassles to go out after a day of hard work. It is a condominium which is worthwhile to buy and keep for retirement. Seeing so many elderly who lost their mobility, going out to the hair salons, restaurants, nail & toe manicure, cinemas, etc is a challenge. So don't you think it is a good place for your family with children and elderly too? A place is not to be judged by the price of it but rather the convenience it can offer the living. I strongly believe that KSL's D'esplanade is a place with many intangible benefits and the price should be way up above the current market price. What the condos need is a good and classier interior designing with more greens.
Do NOT let the Real Property Negotiators or Agents, AirBnB or tenants to determine the price of your place. Your D'esplanade condo deserves a much better value than you are seeing now.

Insan Terkilan
27 Sep 2022 @ 3:02 AM

Bos ada kosong lagi x

This property is an excellent value. Nearly half price of newly marketed units in the area.