In short: PropertyIndexMY indexes eight new launches in Johor Bahru. Starting prices run from RM398,000 (The Straits View Duo, Permas Jaya) to RM1,150,000 (Arden Serviced Residence). Five are freehold and three are leasehold. Aethera, Arden, Causewayz Square and R&F Princess Cove are within roughly 400 to 800 m of the RTS station or the CIQ, while Monterra, Southkey NADI and The Straits View Duo are 4 to 5 km or under 8 minutes by car, according to their developers.
Johor Bahru's new launch market is easy to misread, because "near Singapore" covers everything from a covered walkway to the RTS station to a 5 km drive along the Eastern Dispersal Link. This guide puts the eight Johor Bahru projects indexed on PropertyIndexMY side by side, using only the figures published on each project page, so you can narrow the list before you visit a sales gallery. For the wider picture, see our Johor Bahru area guide and our explainers on the RTS Link and the Johor-Singapore SEZ.
Johor Bahru new launches compared
Sorted by starting price, lowest first. Prices are gross figures as published by each developer, are subject to change, and are not a quote.
| Project | Developer | Tenure | Price | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Straits View Duo | Permas Jaya (BRDB) | Freehold | From RM398,000 | 645–1,529 sq ft |
| Monterra @ Solaris Tebrau | TH Tebrau Land | Leasehold (to 2113) | From RM420,000 | 579–903 sq ft |
| Southkey NADI Residences | Southkey City | Leasehold | From RM432,000 | 649–1,050 sq ft |
| R&F Princess Cove Phase 3 | R&F Group | Freehold | From RM499,700 | 555–1,555 sq ft |
| The Celestz @ Kebun Teh | EXSIM | Leasehold | From RM567,800 | Not published on our page |
| Causewayz Square @ JBCC | EXSIM | Freehold | From RM580,300 | Not published on our page |
| Aethera Residences | UOA Group | Freehold | From RM996,200 | 650–2,547 sq ft |
| Arden Serviced Residence | Astaka & Kimlun | Freehold | From RM1,150,000 | 797–1,700 sq ft |
How to choose: start with your budget band
Around RM400K to RM450K: The Straits View Duo (freehold, from RM398,000), Monterra @ Solaris Tebrau (leasehold to 2113, from RM420,000) and Southkey NADI Residences (leasehold, from RM432,000). These sit away from the CIQ core, so the trade-off is price against travel time to the checkpoint.
Around RM500K to RM600K: R&F Princess Cove Phase 3 (freehold, from RM500,000), The Celestz (leasehold, from RM567,800) and Causewayz Square (freehold, from RM580,300). Causewayz states 600 m to the CIQ and R&F Princess Cove a 650 m covered link bridge into it.
RM1M and above: Aethera Residences (freehold, from RM996,200, about 400 m to Bukit Chagar RTS) and Arden Serviced Residence (freehold, from RM1,150,000, 600 m to the RTS station).
If you are working to a hard budget cap across the Klang Valley as well, our guide to new launch condos under RM600K covers the wider region.
Freehold or leasehold
Five of the eight are freehold: The Straits View Duo, R&F Princess Cove Phase 3, Causewayz Square, Aethera and Arden. Monterra states a lease to 2113, while Southkey NADI and The Celestz do not state the remaining term on our pages, so ask for it in writing. Our explainer on freehold vs leasehold in Malaysia covers what it means for resale and financing.
Completion and distance to the RTS or CIQ
Distances below are the developer's own figures as shown on each project page. Walking distances and drive estimates are not comparable, and the RTS Link's own timetable should be checked separately.
| Project | Completion | Distance to RTS / CIQ as published |
|---|---|---|
| The Straits View Duo | Est. August 2029 | Developer-stated drive of under 8 minutes to Bukit Chagar RTS and the CIQ |
| Monterra @ Solaris Tebrau | End 2029 | 4.4 km to RTS Link Bukit Chagar and 5.0 km to the Sultan Iskandar CIQ |
| Southkey NADI Residences | Q4 2028 | About 4.5 km to the Sultan Iskandar CIQ via the EDL; RTS distance not stated |
| R&F Princess Cove Phase 3 | About Q4 2028 | 650 m covered link bridge to the JB CIQ; about 1,056 m from Singapore |
| The Celestz @ Kebun Teh | 2029 Q1 (indicative) | Described as minutes from the CIQ and the upcoming RTS station; no distance stated |
| Causewayz Square @ JBCC | To be confirmed | 600 m to the CIQ complex and about 900 m to the future RTS Bukit Chagar station |
| Aethera Residences | About June 2030 | About 400 m to Bukit Chagar RTS via a covered walkway |
| Arden Serviced Residence | Q1 2029 | 600 m to the RTS station and 800 m to the CIQ complex |
Questions to ask before you book
- Can you send the current official price list and the units still available in the type I want?
- What is the exact tenure, and for a leasehold, how many years remain?
- What is the confirmed completion date, and how does it link to the payment schedule?
- How far is the walk or drive to the RTS station and the CIQ in practice, at peak hours?
- What are the estimated maintenance and sinking fund per sq ft?
- Which legal and loan fees does the developer absorb, and do any packages change the price on the SPA?
To plan upfront cash, read how much a new launch needs as a downpayment, and for the buying process see our guide to buying a new launch condo. Foreign buyers should also read the 2026 foreign buyer stamp duty rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many new launch projects in Johor Bahru does PropertyIndexMY index?
PropertyIndexMY currently indexes eight new launch projects in Johor Bahru: The Straits View Duo, Monterra @ Solaris Tebrau, Southkey NADI Residences, R&F Princess Cove Phase 3, The Celestz @ Kebun Teh, Causewayz Square @ JBCC, Aethera Residences and Arden Serviced Residence.
What is the cheapest new launch in Johor Bahru?
Among the projects indexed here, The Straits View Duo in Permas Jaya has the lowest published starting price at RM398,000, followed by Monterra @ Solaris Tebrau from RM420,000 and Southkey NADI Residences from RM432,000. Prices are as published by each developer and are subject to the current price list.
Which Johor Bahru new launches are freehold?
Five of the eight indexed projects are freehold: The Straits View Duo, R&F Princess Cove Phase 3, Causewayz Square, Aethera Residences and Arden Serviced Residence. Monterra (leasehold to 2113), Southkey NADI Residences and The Celestz are leasehold.
Which Johor Bahru new launches are closest to the RTS Link station or CIQ?
On the figures published on each project page, Aethera Residences is about 400 m from Bukit Chagar RTS station, Arden Serviced Residence is 600 m from the RTS station and 800 m from the CIQ, Causewayz Square is 600 m from the CIQ, and R&F Princess Cove has a 650 m covered link bridge to the CIQ. Monterra, Southkey NADI Residences and The Straits View Duo are roughly 4 to 5 km or under 8 minutes by car from the checkpoint, according to their developers.
Which Johor Bahru new launches start below RM500,000?
Four of the indexed projects start below RM500,000: The Straits View Duo from RM398,000, Monterra @ Solaris Tebrau from RM420,000, Southkey NADI Residences from RM432,000 and R&F Princess Cove Phase 3 from RM499,700.
Which Johor Bahru new launches have a 360° virtual tour?
Causewayz Square @ JBCC and The Celestz @ Kebun Teh, both by EXSIM, have a 360° virtual tour embedded on their project pages.
What does the RTS Link mean for Johor Bahru new launches?
Projects within walking distance of the Bukit Chagar RTS station or the CIQ carry a cross-border commuting story, which is why each project page states the distances its developer publishes. Our articles on the RTS Link and the Johor-Singapore SEZ explain what the rail link and the special economic zone mean for Johor Bahru property.
Can foreigners buy new launch property in Johor Bahru?
Foreign buyers should check eligibility and costs before paying a booking fee. Stamp duty for foreign buyers was doubled in 2026, and our foreign buyer stamp duty guide explains what changed. Confirm the rules for the specific project with the developer and your lawyer.
