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Medini, Iskandar Puteri · Completed 2016 · Subsale

● Updated Oct 2026LeaseholdCompleted 2016 · Move-in ready

Avira Garden Terraces

A gated and guarded estate of 458 double-storey superlink homes by E&O in Medini, on 99-year leasehold land, with 3+1-bedroom layouts of about 2,200–2,300 sq ft and a residents’ clubhouse.

99-year leasehold458 homesDouble-storey superlinksGated and guardedCompleted 2016

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458homes in phase 1
~2,290sq ft typical built-up
2016completed

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Avira Garden Terraces at a glance

Every figure here comes from the developer, the government housing register or the property records named at the foot of the page. Where sources disagree, the range is shown. Where nobody has published a number, it is not on this page.

Development

Avira Garden Terraces

Part of E&O’s 207-acre Avira Iskandar Malaysia development (EdgeProp); PropertyGuru records it as Avira Medini Iskandar, developer company Nuri Merdu Sdn Bhd

Address

Jalan Medini Timur 3

Medini, 79250 Iskandar Puteri (PropertyGuru)

Tenure

99-year leasehold

PropertyGuru; EdgeProp describes the wider Avira land as leasehold

Completed

2016

PropertyGuru

Homes

458 (phase 1)

EdgeProp (Dec 2016) and PropertyGuru; a 70-unit second phase was launched in 2017

Layouts

About 2,215–2,314 sq ft

3+1 bedrooms; the second-phase range per EdgeProp, and a 2,290 sq ft listing on PropertyGuru

Foreign buyers

Units at RM1 million or more

Asking prices run from about RM888,000 to RM1.78 million, so units at RM1 million or more could qualify if not on a Bumiputera lot

Why this address

Four things buyers weigh at Avira Garden Terraces

Large superlink homes in a guarded Medini enclave. Here is the case, and the catch.

🏡

Larger than a standard terrace

Superlink homes of about 2,200–2,300 sq ft with 3+1 bedrooms, and corner and lakeside lots appear in listings.

🛡️

Gated and guarded, with a clubhouse

The estate is guarded and residents use a clubhouse with a pool, gym and yoga room, according to PropertyGuru and The Iskandarian.

🌍

Known to foreign buyers

EdgeProp reported that about half of phase 1 buyers were foreign, and many asking prices sit above Johor’s RM1 million foreign-buyer floor.

⚖️

What to weigh: leasehold and a wide price spread

The land is 99-year leasehold, and asking prices run from about RM888,000 to RM1.78 million. Transacted figures could not be checked here, so ask for recent sale records for similar lots before you offer.

The development

Avira Garden Terraces, decoded

A gated estate of double-storey superlink terraces on 99-year leasehold land in Medini, Iskandar Puteri.

458Homes
2Storeys
3+1Bedrooms
2,215+Sq ft

Facilities

As listed by PropertyGuru and The Iskandarian; facility sizes are not published.

Clubhouse

Residents’ clubhouse

  • Swimming pool
  • Gymnasium
  • Yoga room

Outdoors

Landscape

  • Linear parks
  • Private courtyards and back gardens

Security

Access

  • Gated and guarded
  • 24-hour security

Where the project is now

2Q 2014Phase 1 (458 superlinks) launched (EdgeProp)
2016Phase 1 completed (PropertyGuru)
201770-unit second phase launched at about RM1.6–1.7 million (EdgeProp)
NowSubsale and rental market
Your moveCheck the lease remaining and recent sale prices for similar lots
Ask me what the brochure doesn’t tell you

Free PDF: JB Condo Prices & Rents 2026

Recorded prices and rents for 122 JB condos, plus asking prices, rents and yields by area. Compare this project with its neighbours before you make an offer. What is inside

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Location & connectivity

Where Avira Garden Terraces sits

Jalan Medini Timur 3, Medini, 79250 Iskandar Puteri, Johor.

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Maintenance. The guarding and maintenance charge is not shown on the PropertyGuru or EdgeProp pages. Ask the management or residents’ association for the current rate before you offer.

The recorded numbers

The price numbers

Recorded sales and asking prices are different things. Transacted figures come from deals recorded with the government valuation department; asking figures are what owners or the developer are listing at.

MeasureFigureSource and date
Launch price
second phase, 2017
About RM1.6–1.7 million for 2,215–2,314 sq ftEdgeProp news, Dec 2016
Asking price
for sale, about 132 listings
About RM888,000–1.78 million · RM501–769 psfPropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026
Asking rent
whole houses
From about RM3,200 a monthPropertyGuru project page, Oct 2026

The launch row is EdgeProp’s report of second-phase pricing before launch. Sale and rent rows are asking prices seen on PropertyGuru in October 2026, not transactions. Transacted figures from Brickz, EdgeProp or NAPIC could not be checked for this page.

Track record

About Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O)

Avira Garden Terraces is part of Avira Iskandar Malaysia, a 207-acre development by Eastern & Oriental Bhd in Medini (EdgeProp, December 2016).

EdgeProp reported that phase 1 covered 60 acres with 458 double-storey superlink homes, about 700 serviced apartments and a planned wellness centre.

Around the building

What is near Avira Garden Terraces

The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.

🚉 Getting around

  • Terminal Bas~3.2 km

🛍️ Malls

  • Box in Box~700 m
  • Big Box Retail Park~1.0 km
  • Mall of Medini~3.6 km

🎓 Schools

  • Sunway International School~400 m
  • SJK (C) Cheah Fah~600 m
  • SK Pendas Laut~2.5 km

🏛️ Colleges and universities

  • Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia~4.5 km
  • University of Reading Malaysia~4.5 km
  • University of Southampton~4.7 km

🏥 Hospitals

  • Afiniti Wellness~3.4 km

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Names as recorded on the map; check opening and enrolment details yourself.

Is it for you?

Which kind of buyer are you?

The same building suits different people for different reasons. Pick the line that sounds like you.

🏠 Living here yourself

Ask me which stacks get the better view and the least afternoon sun; that changes the price more than the floor.

💰 Buying to rent out

Compare the recorded rents in "The price numbers" above with the instalment on your loan. Smaller layouts usually rent faster; larger ones hold tenants longer.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family with children

Check the school and clinic distances in the location section, the number of car parks per unit and how busy the lifts are at 7.30 am.

✈️ Buying from overseas

Foreigners can only buy above the state minimum price (RM1 million in Johor) and pay 8% stamp duty from 2026. Ask me which units here qualify before you shortlist.

Straight talk

What I will not hide from you

Every project has trade-offs. These are the ones I would want to know before paying a deposit.

  • ⚠️ A newer project, so many owners are renting out at the same time. Expect competition for tenants for the first few years.
  • ⚠️ Leasehold title. Check how many years remain on the lease; banks lend less, and buyers pay less, as the lease gets shorter.
  • ⚠️ Landed homes: check the land title, the facing, and whether the house has had extensions that need approved plans.
  • ⚠️ Asking prices are not sale prices. Compare any offer with the recorded transacted price per sq ft above before you commit.

The real cost

What buying here costs in 2026

Worked example for a unit at RM1,700,000, around the typical asking price here. Your figures will differ with the price and the bank.

Malaysian buyer (90% loan)Foreign buyer (70% loan)
Purchase priceRM1,700,000RM1,700,000
Down paymentRM170,000RM510,000
Loan amountRM1,530,000RM1,190,000
Stamp duty on transfer (MOT)RM52,000RM136,000
Stamp duty on loan (0.5%)RM7,650RM5,950
Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM19,710RM19,710
Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM17,874RM14,202
Cash needed before keysRM267,234RM685,862
State consent fee for foreigners–3% of the price or RM30,000 (Johor)

Estimates only. Stamp duty: 1–4% tiers for Malaysians and PRs, 8% flat for foreigners from 1 Jan 2026. Legal fees follow the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023. First-time Malaysian buyers of homes up to RM500,000 may get a stamp duty exemption until 2027. Valuation, disbursements and moving costs are not included.

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Straight answers

Frequently asked questions

How many homes are there and what sizes?

Phase 1 has 458 double-storey superlink homes (EdgeProp and PropertyGuru), and a second phase of 70 was launched in 2017. EdgeProp gave built-ups of 2,215 to 2,314 sq ft with 3+1 bedrooms for the second phase; PropertyGuru listings show similar sizes.

Is Avira Garden Terraces freehold?

No. PropertyGuru records 99-year leasehold tenure, and EdgeProp describes the wider Avira land as leasehold.

Can a foreigner buy here?

In Johor a foreign buyer generally needs to pay at least RM1 million for a residential property, with Johor state consent. Since 1 July 2025 Johor charges foreign buyers a consent levy of 3% of the price or RM30,000, whichever is higher, and stamp duty on transfers to foreigners is a flat 8% from 1 January 2026. Bumiputera lots, low-cost and affordable units, Malay Reserve land and single or one-and-a-half-storey terraces are closed to foreigners. Asking prices at Avira Garden Terraces run from about RM888,000 to RM1.78 million, so homes priced at RM1 million or more could qualify, provided the lot is not a Bumiputera lot.

How much does a house rent for?

PropertyGuru’s project page in October 2026 showed asking rents from about RM3,200 a month.

Berapa harga rumah di Avira Garden Terraces?

Harga tawaran di PropertyGuru pada Oktober 2026 sekitar RM888,000 hingga RM1.78 juta, atau RM501 hingga RM769 sekaki persegi. Rumah teres dua tingkat ini pajakan 99 tahun dan fasa pertama siap pada 2016.

Avira Garden Terraces 价格多少?租金多少?

根据PropertyGuru(2026年10月),挂牌售价约RM88.8万至RM178万,每平方尺约RM501至RM769;月租约RM3,200起。99年地契,第一期于2016年完工。

Which schools are near Avira Garden Terraces?

On map data, the nearest schools are Sunway International School (~400 m), SJK (C) Cheah Fah (~600 m), SK Pendas Laut (~2.5 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.

Is there a train or bus station near Avira Garden Terraces?

The nearest stations on map data are Terminal Bas (~3.2 km).

What is the nearest hospital and mall to Avira Garden Terraces?

The nearest hospital on map data is Afiniti Wellness (~3.4 km), and the nearest mall is Box in Box (~700 m).

How much cash do I need to buy at Avira Garden Terraces?

For a unit at RM1,700,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM14,202 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM267,234, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".

Get the current price list and units available at Avira Garden Terraces

Prices move and the better units go first. Tell me your budget and whether you are buying to live in or to rent out, and I will send back the units that fit, not a generic brochure.

Buying, selling or renting: one conversation, no obligation.

JL

Jason Lim

10 years in Malaysian property · Johor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur · REN 84424 · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6

I work with local families, investors and buyers from Singapore and overseas. If a project is not right for what you need, I will say so; that is usually worth more than the brochure.

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Last checked October 2026 against the sources listed. Sources: EdgeProp news on the Avira launch (Dec 2016); The Iskandarian (Jun 2019); PropertyGuru project page and listings (Oct 2026). Unit availability, prices and completion dates are set by the developer or owner and can change. This page is general information, not an offer, valuation or legal advice.

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