Bandar Uda Utama, Johor Bahru · Completed 2016 · Subsale
The Raffles Suites
A freehold 30-storey condominium of 311 units on Jalan Uda Utama 2, between Tampoi and Sutera Utama, with mostly two-bedroom layouts of about 700 to 1,068 sq ft asking from about RM380,000 in October 2026.
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The Raffles Suites 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
The Raffles Suites
Portals file it under Taman Sutera Utama; NAPIC records sit under Bandar Uda Utama
Address
Jalan Uda Utama 2
81200 Johor Bahru (PropertyGuru)
Tenure
Freehold
PropertyGuru
Completed
2016
PropertyGuru building record; an older description on the same page still calls it under construction, so check the certificate of completion
Towers
30 storeys
PropertyGuru; records differ on whether there are one or two blocks
Units
311
PropertyGuru
Layouts
About 700–1,068 sq ft
Mostly 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (PropertyGuru)
Foreign buyers
None on price
Asking prices are well below RM1 million
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at The Raffles Suites
A freehold mid-market condo on the Tampoi side of Sutera Utama. Here is the case, and the catch.
Freehold at an entry price
Freehold title with asking prices starting near RM380,000 puts it at the affordable end for a condo with full facilities.
Steady rental demand
PropertyGuru showed about 25 rental listings in October 2026, with whole units asking roughly RM1,100 to RM2,500 a month.
Full condo facilities
Residents get a gym, sauna, tennis courts, a wading pool, a yoga room, a multi-purpose hall and a BBQ area, per PropertyGuru.
What to weigh: few recorded sales
NAPIC shows only one recorded sale in the last 24 months, so there is little transacted history to anchor an offer. Lean on asking prices of similar sizes and floors, and ask for the bank valuation.
The development
The Raffles Suites, decoded
A 30-storey freehold condominium on Jalan Uda Utama 2, Johor Bahru.
Facilities
As listed on PropertyGuru’s building page (Oct 2026); floor levels are not published.
Water
Pool and wellness
- Wading pool
- Sauna
Active
Sports and fitness
- Gymnasium
- Tennis court
- Yoga room
Residents
Shared spaces
- Multi-purpose hall
- BBQ area
- Café
- Nursery
- Playground
- Landscaped garden
- Surau
Security
Access and parking
- 24-hour security
- CCTV
- Covered car park
Where the project is now
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
Location & connectivity
Where The Raffles Suites sits
Jalan Uda Utama 2, Bandar Uda Utama, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor.
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.
| Measure | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Transacted price last 24 months, 1 sale | RM420,000 · RM484 psf | NAPIC via myrumahbaru, viewed Oct 2026 |
| Asking price for sale, 26 listings | From about RM380,000 · RM438–494 psf | PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent 25 listings | About RM1,100–2,500 a month | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
The transacted row is a single NAPIC-recorded sale over 24 months shown on myrumahbaru; one sale is too few to call a market price. Sale and rent rows are asking prices seen on PropertyGuru in October 2026, not transactions.
Track record
About BMAH Properties
PropertyGuru names BMAH Properties as the developer of The Raffles Suites and records completion in 2016.
PropertyGuru gives 311 units over 30 floors; its records list one block in the description and two in the building table, so records differ.
Around the building
What is near The Raffles Suites
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
None found nearby on the map
🛍️ Malls
- Perling Mall~1.2 km
- Sutera Mall~2.1 km
- Tasek Central~2.4 km
🎓 Schools
- Calvary Victory Centre~400 m
- Sekolah Menengah Sri Sutera~400 m
- SJK (C) Kuo Kuang 2~500 m
- SK Seri Perling 2~700 m
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Southern University College~4.1 km
- Johor Bahru Allied Health Science College~5.1 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Columbia Asia Hospital Iskandar Puteri~4.3 km
- Poliklinik Taman Anggerik~4.4 km
- Hospital Permai Johor Bahru~4.6 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.
- ⚠️ Most asking prices here are below RM1 million, so most units cannot be sold to foreigners in Johor. On resale, your buyers will mainly be locals.
- ⚠️ 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 RM420,000, 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 price | RM420,000 | RM420,000 |
| Down payment | RM42,000 | RM126,000 |
| Loan amount | RM378,000 | RM294,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM7,400 | RM33,600 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM1,890 | RM1,470 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM5,670 | RM5,670 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM5,103 | RM3,969 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM62,063 | RM170,709 |
| 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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Frequently asked questions
How many units are there and what sizes?
PropertyGuru records 311 units over 30 floors, with built-up sizes of about 700 to 1,068 sq ft. Most layouts have two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Is The Raffles Suites freehold?
Yes. PropertyGuru records freehold tenure. Ask your lawyer to confirm it on the strata title.
Can a foreigner buy here?
In Johor a foreign buyer generally needs to pay at least RM1 million for a residential property, with 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 The Raffles Suites start around RM380,000 and stay well below RM1 million, so in practice no unit meets the foreign-buyer price line.
How much does a unit rent for?
PropertyGuru rental listings in October 2026 asked about RM1,100 to RM2,500 a month, depending on size and furnishing.
Berapa harga The Raffles Suites?
Pada Oktober 2026, harga tawaran di PropertyGuru bermula sekitar RM380,000, iaitu kira-kira RM438 hingga RM494 sekaki persegi. Satu jualan yang direkodkan NAPIC dalam 24 bulan ialah RM420,000. Pegangan bebas, siap pada 2016.
The Raffles Suites 价格多少？租金多少？
2026年10月PropertyGuru挂牌价约RM38万起（每平方尺约RM438至RM494），月租约RM1,100至RM2,500。永久地契，2016年完工，共311个单位。
Which schools are near The Raffles Suites?
On map data, the nearest schools are Calvary Victory Centre (~400 m), Sekolah Menengah Sri Sutera (~400 m), SJK (C) Kuo Kuang 2 (~500 m). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near The Raffles Suites?
Map data shows no train or bus station within about 4 km, so most residents drive or use e-hailing.
What is the nearest hospital and mall to The Raffles Suites?
The nearest hospital on map data is Columbia Asia Hospital Iskandar Puteri (~4.3 km), and the nearest mall is Perling Mall (~1.2 km).
How much cash do I need to buy at The Raffles Suites?
For a unit at RM420,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM3,969 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM62,063, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".
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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.
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.