Jason Lim · Johor Bahru property agent · REN 84424 · IQI Realty
Your Johor Bahru property agent — buy smarter, with the risks, costs and structure explained first
Honest property insights, planning tips and risk awareness that most agents won’t tell you — for local, regional and overseas buyers. Backed by ten years in Malaysian property, an insurance background and a will-writing licence.
Johor Bahru focus
Local · Singapore · overseas buyers
Licensed will writer
10 years in property
No obligation · I will tell you plainly when a project is not right for you
Free guide: JB Condo Prices & Rents 2026 — recorded prices and rents for 122 completed condos, area by area. Get it free on WhatsApp →
10
Years in Malaysian property
Licensed
Will writer — estate & succession
Former
Insurance advisor — structuring background
Jason Lim · Smart Asset with Jason
Property insights · Planning tips · Risk awareness
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In short
Who is Jason Lim, and how can he help?
I am a Johor Bahru–based property advisor with ten years in Malaysian real estate. I help buyers make smarter decisions — whether for own stay or investment — by explaining the location, pricing, rental and resale picture, the hidden costs, and the mistakes that can cost you thousands. Before property I worked in insurance, and I hold a will-writing licence, so I also look at how the property fits your family’s wealth and succession plan. I work with local buyers, Singaporeans, and overseas buyers from India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China and beyond.
Where I work
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Home base for viewings, handovers and developer meetings
Who I work with
Cross-border buyers
Local, Singapore and overseas buyers — including families from India, Indonesia, Hong Kong and China
Estate planning
Licensed will writer
So your Malaysian property passes to the people you intend
Background
Former insurance advisor
Protection and structuring thinking behind each recommendation
Registered with LPEPH
REN 84424
Lim Teck Chuan (Jason Lim) · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6 · verify on the register
How to reach me
WhatsApp +60 16-341 6299
Or DM “JB” on Instagram for curated options
What I will not do. I will not promise you a rental yield or a capital-growth figure, and I will not push a project because it pays the highest commission. What I will do is show you the facts — including the ones that count against a purchase — and help you structure the one you choose properly.
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What do you need help with?
Pick the one that fits. Each guide shows the real costs, the rules and the questions to ask, so you can decide before you talk to anyone.
Not sure which one? WhatsApp Jason and describe your situation in one line. You get a straight answer, free.
Johor Bahru first
Find your home in Johor Bahru, area by area
I live and work in JB, and most of my clients buy here. Start with the area that fits how you live and where you work, then open the projects I have filed for it.
Project reviews
Johor Bahru projects I have reviewed on video
What the brochure does not say: the things buyers should know before booking. More reviews are added regularly — and if a project you are considering is not here yet, ask me about it. See all new property projects in Johor Bahru →
New this month: 10 JB launches compared (October 2026) →
Free guide: JB condo prices & rents 2026 →
Buying from overseas? See projects open to foreign buyers →
Danga Bay · Johor Bahru
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Considering another JB project?
Send me the project name. I will tell you what I know — including the parts that count against it — before you visit the showroom.
New on the site
13 Johor projects and 4 guides added this week.
Projects
Guides
Watch before you buy
Honest property insights, on YouTube
Long-form breakdowns of costs, rules and risks, plus one-minute explainers and real client case studies (names kept private). See all 68 videos by topic →
Country Garden Danga Bay 2026: 5 things to know before buying
What nobody tells you about the Johor RTS: the good, the bad and the reality
MM2H Malaysia 2026: what they don’t tell you
Short explainers and case studies
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Singapore buyer, no nomination for Malaysian property — what happens?
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Beyond Johor Bahru
Property across Malaysia
Each state sets its own rules for foreign buyers. Compare the states, filter every project on the site, or start with Kuala Lumpur.
Browse by location
566 projects, filed by state and district
Every project sits under the state and district on its permit or land title, not the area its marketing claims. Each page lists tenure, published or recorded prices, foreign-buyer eligibility and what the developer has not published.
Johor — 293
All Johor (293) · Permas Jaya & Seri Alam (43) · Skudai, Tampoi & Kempas (35) · Tebrau, Molek & Setia Indah (35) · Bukit Indah & Gelang Patah (37) · JB City Centre & JBCC (20) · Taman Pelangi & Larkin (18) · JB Sentral & Bukit Chagar (13) · Mount Austin (13) · Medini (13) · Puteri Harbour (10) · Danga Bay (7) · Tanjung Puteri & Stulang (7) · Ulu Tiram (7) · Kulai & Senai (9) · Forest City (2)
Kuala Lumpur — 60
All Kuala Lumpur (60) · KLCC (8) · Mont Kiara (8) · Bukit Jalil (6) · Cheras (4) · Bukit Bintang (2) · KL Sentral (2) · Bangsar (2) · Old Klang Road (2)
Selangor — 54
All Selangor (54) · Petaling Jaya (17) · Cyberjaya (6) · Shah Alam (5) · Rawang (5) · Subang Jaya (4) · Puchong (3) · Klang (2) · Kajang (2)
Penang — 26
All Penang (26) · Bayan Lepas (4) · Tanjung Tokong (3) · Bukit Mertajam (3) · Tanjung Bungah (2) · Simpang Ampat (2) · Gelugor (2) · Batu Ferringhi (2) · George Town (2)
Negeri Sembilan — 7
Melaka — 15
All Melaka (15) · Kota Syahbandar (3) · Melaka Raya (2) · Klebang (1) · Ayer Keroh (1)
Perak — 25
All Perak (25) · Ipoh (8) · Taiping (3) · Sitiawan (2) · Kampar (2) · Tambun (2) · Bercham (1) · Ipoh Garden East (1) · Teluk Intan (1)
Pahang — 10
All Pahang (10) · Kuantan (4) · Genting Highlands (3) · Cameron Highlands (2) · Bentong (1)
Kedah — 10
All Kedah (10) · Sungai Petani (4) · Langkawi (4) · Alor Setar (2)
Perlis — 3
Kelantan — 3
Terengganu — 3
Sabah — 24
All Sabah (24) · Kota Kinabalu (13) · Penampang (3) · Putatan (2) · Tanjung Aru (1) · Likas (1) · Luyang and Damai (1) · Sandakan (1) · Sembulan (1)
Sarawak — 23
All Sarawak (23) · Kuching (14) · Kota Samarahan (3) · Sibu (3) · Miri (2) · Kuching city centre (1)
Labuan — 3
All Labuan (3) · Bandar Labuan (1) · Kerupang (1) · Sungai Bedaun (1)
Putrajaya — 7
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Guides worth reading before you buy anything
The questions cross-border buyers ask most, answered in plain language — with the sources listed, so you can check them yourself.
Eligibility
Foreigners buying property in Malaysia
Minimum price thresholds, state consent and which property types are open to you — state by state.
For Indian buyers
Buying Malaysian property from India
Remitting funds, documents you need and how the purchase fits your family holdings back home.
For Indonesian buyers
Buying Malaysian property from Indonesia
A second base for education, business or diversification — and the paperwork in the right order.
Structure
Personal, joint or company name?
How the name on the title affects financing, costs, tax and passing the property on later.
Succession
Why your Malaysian property needs a will
What your family faces without one, and how a will covering Malaysian assets makes it simpler.
Financing
Getting a loan as a foreign buyer
What banks look at, typical margins for foreigners, and how to prepare before you commit.
How I work
Four rules I hold myself to with every client
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Structure before shortlist
We agree who should own the property, how it is financed and who inherits it — before we look at listings.
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Numbers from the source
Prices, sizes and dates come from the developer’s or authority’s own documents. If I cannot verify it, I say so.
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The downsides go on the table
Foreign-buyer restrictions, oversupply, title issues or developer concerns — if it would change your mind, you hear it early.
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No pressure, ever
You decide in your own time. If the honest answer is “not this one”, that is what you will hear from me.
Latest insights
New from my articles
Real cases and hard numbers from my YouTube videos, written up so you can read them at your own pace.
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How to check recorded transaction prices before making an offer in Johor Bahru (2026)
Before you offer on a Johor Bahru subsale home, check what similar units actually sold for: NAPIC and JPPH transaction data, the time lag,…
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Serviced apartments on commercial title in Malaysia (2026): running costs, loans and stamp duty vs a residential condo
How a commercial-title serviced apartment, SOHO or SOFO in Johor Bahru differs from a residential condo in 2026: land category, assessment tax, quit rent,…
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Show unit and sales gallery checklist for Johor Bahru new launches (2026)
What to check at a Johor Bahru developer sales gallery or show unit: the developer licence and APDL on TEDUH, show unit vs SPA…
The process
From first message to handover
01
Discovery call
Your goals, budget, timeline and family situation — before any listings.
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Shortlist & viewing
Curated options only, viewed in person or by live video call from overseas.
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Structure & secure
Ownership, financing and estate plan settled before you commit.
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Handover & beyond
Keys, tenancy or management, and a will that covers the asset.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can a foreigner buy property in Malaysia?
Yes, in most cases. Each state sets its own minimum purchase price for foreign buyers and requires state consent, and some property types (such as certain reserved or low-cost units) are closed to foreigners. The rules differ between states and change from time to time, so I confirm the current position for the exact project before you commit.
Which name should the property be in?
It depends on your goals — own use, rental income or long-term holding — and on who you want to inherit it. Personal, joint and company ownership each affect financing, costs and future transfer differently. We work this out first, with a lawyer or tax adviser involved where needed.
What happens to my Malaysian property if I pass away?
Without a will that covers your Malaysian assets, your family may face a longer and more costly legal process before they can deal with the property. As a licensed will writer, I can help you put a will in place alongside the purchase.
Can I get a Malaysian home loan on a foreign income?
Some Malaysian banks do lend to foreign buyers, usually with a lower loan margin than for locals and stricter document checks. I can connect you with bankers who handle foreign applications so you know your numbers before you book a unit.
Do I need to fly to Malaysia to buy?
Not for most of the process. Viewings can be done by live video call, and much of the paperwork can be handled remotely through the lawyers. Some steps may still need your signature in person or at an embassy — I will tell you exactly which ones for your purchase.
Get a shortlist
Tell me what you are looking for
Pick four answers and press the button. WhatsApp opens with your brief already written, and I reply myself with the projects that fit, the recorded prices and what applies to you as a buyer.
Send my brief on WhatsAppNo forms, no spam. Your message goes straight to Jason Lim, REN 84424.
Start a conversation
Tell me what you are actually trying to solve
Where you are buying from, your budget, and whether it is for your own use, your children or investment. I will reply with a clear next step — no pressure, no hard sell.
WhatsApp +60 16-341 6299 · or DM “JB” on Instagram
Lim Teck Chuan (Jason Lim) · REN 84424 · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6
Information on this site is general in nature and is not legal, tax or financial advice.