About Aliva @ Mount Austin
Aliva is Astaka Padu's serviced apartment project in Taman Mount Austin, about 1 km from the Mount Austin commercial area. Two 32-level towers share a podium: Level 1 is the grand lobby and a commercial boulevard, Levels 2 to 6 are car park floors, and Level 7 is the facilities podium. Each typical floor from Level 8 to Level 32 has 10 units and each tower has 4 lifts.
Every layout has a '+1' room that the developer describes as multi-function. The Level 7 podium is built around an infinity pool, with a sport hall, gymnasium, co-working space, indoor kids' playroom and live kitchens. Completion is estimated for the fourth quarter of 2026, and the price in the developer's summary dates from April 2024.
Aliva Mount Austin · Johor Bahru quick facts
- Developer: Astaka Padu
- Tenure: Freehold
- Total units: 499
- Completion: Est. Q4 2026
- Price: From RM445,000
- Est. monthly instalment: About RM1,770 a month for the lowest-priced unit (assumes a 90% loan over 35 years at 4% a year)
- Floor size range: 595–1,075 sq ft
Key highlights
- A freehold serviced apartment in Mount Austin, with SPA prices from about RM445,000 in the developer's 2024 summary
- Two 32-level towers of 499 units, with only 10 units on a typical floor and 4 lifts per tower
- 1+1, 2+1 and 3+1 bedroom layouts of 595 to 1,075 sq ft, each with a multi-function '+1' room
- A Level 7 podium with 38 features, including an infinity pool, sport hall, gymnasium, co-working space and live kitchens
- A commercial boulevard of 11 lots at street level, with a child-care centre, grocery and laundry listed
- About 4 to 5 km from IKEA Tebrau, Toppen Shopping Centre and Sultan Ismail Hospital, and about 18 km from the JB CIQ (developer)
Unit types and sizes
Three unit types. Built-up areas and unit counts are from the developer's fact sheet, brochure and April 2024 project summary.
Source: the developer's fact sheet, brochure and April 2024 project summary. An earlier sales summary lists Type C as 1,057 sq ft; the brochure, fact sheet and floor plan all show 1,075 sq ft.
Aliva is a serviced apartment on commercial title. That can mean a different bank loan margin and utility treatment from a residential condominium, so ask how it applies to your own financing.
Building and facilities
Level 7 is the facilities podium. The developer's plan numbers 38 features; the full numbered plan is in the facilities section above.
- Level 1Grand lobby with concierge and parcel management, and a commercial boulevard of 11 lots with a child-care centre, grocery, convenience store, laundry and courier service listed
- Levels 2 to 6Car park floors, 692 bays in total
- Level 7Infinity pool, sport hall, gymnasium, yoga room, sauna, co-working space, indoor kids' playroom, live kitchens, BBQ pits and gardens
- Levels 8 to 3210 units per floor, 4 lifts per tower
Location & connectivity
Aliva is in Taman Mount Austin in the Johor Bahru district, about 1 km from the Mount Austin commercial area. The sales gallery is at 16, Jalan Austin Heights 8/7, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, open daily 9am to 6pm. Distances are approximate and come from the developer's brochure and overview kit.
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About the developer
Aliva is developed by Astaka Padu (Astaka Development Sdn Bhd), the developer of The Astaka at One Bukit Senyum in Johor Bahru city centre. The developer's overview kit describes the company as focused on iconic buildings in Johor with high-end design and sustainable practices.
Press reports name Kimlun, a subsidiary of Kimlun Corporation Berhad, as the main contractor.
Frequently asked questions
What is Aliva @ Mount Austin?
Aliva @ Mount Austin is a freehold serviced apartment development by Astaka Padu in Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru. It has two 32-level towers (Block A and Block B) with 499 units on a 2-acre site, a ground-level commercial boulevard and a Level 7 facilities podium. Units are 1+1, 2+1 and 3+1 bedroom layouts of 595 to 1,075 sq ft.
How much is Aliva @ Mount Austin?
The developer's summary, updated in April 2024, lists SPA prices from about RM445,000, roughly RM700 to RM750 per sq ft. That summary is old, so confirm the current gross price list and the units still available before you decide. WhatsApp us and we will send what is current.
Where is Aliva @ Mount Austin?
Aliva is in Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru, about 1 km from the Mount Austin commercial area. The developer's brochure lists about 4.3 km to Lotus's Desa Tebrau, 4.4 km to IKEA Tebrau, 4.8 km to Toppen Shopping Centre and 3.8 km to Sultan Ismail Hospital, and its overview kit shows about 18 km to the JB CIQ. The sales gallery is at 16, Jalan Austin Heights 8/7, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, open daily 9am to 6pm.
Is Aliva @ Mount Austin freehold?
Yes. Aliva is freehold. It is a serviced apartment developed under the Housing Development Act with commercial title, which can mean a different bank loan margin and utility treatment from a residential condominium, so confirm the details with your bank and lawyer.
What sizes and layouts does Aliva have?
There are three types: Type A of 595 sq ft with 1+1 bedrooms and 1 bathroom (324 units), Type B of 857 sq ft with 2+1 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (125 units) and Type C of 1,075 sq ft with 3+1 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (50 units). Each typical floor from Level 8 to Level 32 has 10 units, served by 4 lifts per tower.
When will Aliva @ Mount Austin be completed?
Estimated completion is the fourth quarter of 2026, according to the developer's summary and Astaka's corporate website, and the brochure's fine print gives October 2026. Groundbreaking was held in April 2024. We have not seen a published handover or certificate of completion, so ask for the latest construction and handover status.
What facilities does Aliva have?
Level 7 is the facilities podium, and the developer's plan numbers 38 features around an infinity pool, including a kids' wading pool, sun deck, leisure pool, gymnasium, yoga room, badminton and basketball sport hall, sauna, co-working space, indoor kids' playroom, entertainment area, karaoke room, halal and non-halal live kitchens and BBQ pits, a surau and several gardens. Level 1 has the grand lobby and a commercial boulevard of 11 lots.
What are the maintenance fees and parking at Aliva?
The developer's summary lists maintenance and sinking fund of about RM0.45 per sq ft. There are 692 car parks, on Levels 2 to 6: one bay for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units and two bays for 3-bedroom units. Green features include an EV charger, bike storage, rainwater harvesting and an automated waste system.
What would the monthly instalment be at Aliva @ Mount Austin?
For the lowest SPA price in the April 2024 summary of RM445,000, a loan of 90% over 35 years at 4% a year works out to about RM1,770 a month. This is an illustration only: your margin, rate and tenure depend on your bank. Use our mortgage calculator for your own numbers.
What is the commercial boulevard at Aliva?
Level 1 combines the residents' grand lobby, with concierge service and parcel management, and a commercial boulevard of 11 commercial lots. The developer's convenience street lists a child-care centre, grocery store, convenience store, 24/7 laundry, courier service and a dark kitchen. Which operators take the lots is not confirmed, and the shopfront names in artist's impressions should not be read as committed tenants.
Can foreigners buy Aliva @ Mount Austin?
The developer's 2024 summary says foreign buyers can book units with an SPA price above RM500,000. Foreign purchases in Johor also need state consent for each transaction, and the state's general minimum price for foreign buyers is commonly cited as RM1 million, with levies and legal costs payable by the buyer. The rules change, so confirm eligibility for a specific unit before you book.
Who is the developer of Aliva @ Mount Austin?
Aliva is developed by Astaka Padu (Astaka Development Sdn Bhd), the developer of The Astaka at One Bukit Senyum in Johor Bahru city centre. Kimlun, a subsidiary of Kimlun Corporation Berhad, is reported as the main contractor.
