Austin Heights, Johor Bahru · Completed 2014 · Subsale
Akademik Suite @ Austin Heights
A freehold serviced-residence block of about 450 units next to Sunway College in Austin Heights, with studios and compact family layouts of about 629 to 1,497 sq ft, popular with student and young-professional tenants.
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Akademik Suite @ Austin Heights 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
Akademik Suite @ Austin Heights
Also listed as Akademik Suites; by Austin Heights Sdn Bhd
Address
Jalan Austin Heights Utama
Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru (PropertyGuru and EdgeProp)
Tenure
Freehold
PropertyGuru and PropertyGenie
Completed
2014
PropertyGuru; PropertyGenie gives January 2014
Building
25 storeys
PropertyGuru records one 25-floor building; PropertyGenie records two blocks
Units
About 450
PropertyGuru
Layouts
About 629 to 1,497 sq ft
Mostly studios and 2-bedroom units, with some 3-bedroom units (PropertyGuru)
Land title
Commercial
PropertyGenie; check the title on the sale documents
Foreign buyers
None
Asking prices seen are well below RM1 million
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Akademik Suite
A small-unit freehold block built for the Austin Heights education corridor. Here is the case, and the catch.
Next to Sunway College
The developer describes the block as purpose-built for the Austin Heights education corridor, beside Sunway College Johor Bahru.
Low entry price
PropertyGuru shows asking prices from about RM250,000, which keeps the ticket size small for a freehold unit.
Steady rental pool
PropertyGuru showed 24 units for rent in October 2026, most of them furnished studios asking around RM1,650 a month.
What to weigh: commercial title and thin price data
PropertyGenie records a commercial land title, which can mean commercial rates for some utilities and assessment. EdgeProp shows no recent transaction median, so ask for recorded sale prices before you offer.
The development
Akademik Suite @ Austin Heights, decoded
A freehold serviced-residence block beside Sunway College in Austin Heights, Johor Bahru.
Facilities
As listed by PropertyGuru; floor levels are not published.
Water
Pool
- Swimming pool
Active
Sports and fitness
- Gymnasium
- Tennis court
- Jogging track
- Sauna
Residents
Shared spaces
- Clubhouse
- BBQ area
- Children’s playground
Security
Access and parking
- 24-hour security
- Perimeter fencing
- Covered car park (one bay per unit)
Where the project is now
Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at Akademik Suite @ Austin Heights
Asking prices and rents seen on PropertyGuru in October 2026, matched to each layout by size. Asking prices are not sale prices; compare them with the recorded transactions above.
| Layout | Size | Asking price | Asking rent | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | about 500–600 sq ft | RM255,000–330,000 | RM1,650/mo | 8 |
| – | about 600–700 sq ft | – | RM1,600/mo | 1 |
| – | about 700–800 sq ft | RM338,000–380,000 | – | 4 |
| – | about 900–1,000 sq ft | RM365,000–450,000 | – | 5 |
| – | about 1,000–1,100 sq ft | RM380,000 | – | 1 |
| – | about 1,100–1,200 sq ft | RM359,000 | – | 1 |
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 Akademik Suite @ Austin Heights sits
Jalan Austin Heights Utama, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 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 recorded extremes | High RM546 psf (Dec 2016) · low RM183 psf (Sep 2020) | EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 |
| Asking price for sale, all sizes | From about RM250,000 · RM320–645 psf | PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent whole units | About RM1,400–2,000 a month | PropertyGuru rental listings, Oct 2026 |
EdgeProp shows no transaction median for this block, only the recorded high and low single sales, so treat those as outliers rather than a guide. Sale and rent rows are asking prices seen on PropertyGuru in October 2026 (about 40 units for sale and 24 for rent), not transactions.
Track record
About Austin Heights Sdn Bhd
Akademik Suite was developed by Austin Heights Sdn Bhd, the developer of the Austin Heights township in Mount Austin.
The developer presents the block as housing for the education corridor around Sunway College Johor Bahru.
Around the building
What is near Akademik Suite @ Austin Heights
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Johor Jaya Express Bus Terminal~2.8 km
- Johor Jaya Square~2.8 km
🛍️ Malls
- AEON Mall Tebrau City~2.1 km
- Toppen Shopping Centre~2.1 km
- The Store~3.0 km
🎓 Schools
- Austin Heights Schools~200 m
- Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Foon Yew 5~300 m
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Mount Austin~400 m
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Mount Austin~800 m
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Sunway College Johor Bahru~100 m
- Crescendo International College~3.6 km
- KPJ International College Johor Bahru~5.0 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Sultan Ismail Hospital~1.8 km
- Pusat Pakar Bersalin Tebrau~2.3 km
- KLINIK PERGIGIAN CEMERLANG~3.3 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.
- ⚠️ More than ten years old. Ask for the last AGM minutes and how much maintenance owners still owe; arrears show up as poor upkeep later.
- ⚠️ Serviced apartments usually sit on commercial land. Utility tariffs and some loan terms can be less favourable than for a residential title.
- ⚠️ 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 RM250,000, 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 | RM250,000 | RM250,000 |
| Down payment | RM25,000 | RM75,000 |
| Loan amount | RM225,000 | RM175,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM4,000 | RM20,000 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM1,125 | RM875 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM3,375 | RM3,375 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM3,038 | RM2,363 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM36,538 | RM101,613 |
| 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 about 450 units over 25 floors, with layouts of about 629 to 1,497 sq ft. Most are studios and 2-bedroom units; some 3-bedroom units of around 940 sq ft are also listed.
Is Akademik Suite freehold?
Yes. PropertyGuru and PropertyGenie record freehold tenure. PropertyGenie also records a commercial land title, so check the title on the sale documents.
Can a foreigner buy here?
In Johor a foreign buyer generally needs to pay at least RM1 million per residential property, with state consent from the Johor Land and Mines Office. 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 Akademik Suite start from about RM250,000 and top out well below RM1 million, so no unit currently meets the minimum.
How much does a unit rent for?
PropertyGuru listings in October 2026 ask about RM1,400 to RM2,000 a month for a whole unit; furnished studios average around RM1,650.
Berapa harga Akademik Suite?
Harga tawaran semasa bermula sekitar RM250,000 (RM320 hingga RM645 sekaki persegi) dan sewa sekitar RM1,400 hingga RM2,000 sebulan menurut PropertyGuru, Oktober 2026. Hartanah ini pegangan bebas dan siap pada 2014, bersebelahan Sunway College.
Akademik Suite 价格多少？租金多少？
根据PropertyGuru（2026年10月），挂牌价约RM25万起（每平方尺RM320至RM645），整间月租约RM1,400至RM2,000。永久地契，2014年完工，紧邻Sunway College。
Which schools are near Akademik Suite @ Austin Heights?
On map data, the nearest schools are Austin Heights Schools (~200 m), Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Foon Yew 5 (~300 m), Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Mount Austin (~400 m). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Akademik Suite @ Austin Heights?
The nearest stations on map data are Johor Jaya Express Bus Terminal (~2.8 km), Johor Jaya Square (~2.8 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to Akademik Suite @ Austin Heights?
The nearest hospital on map data is Sultan Ismail Hospital (~1.8 km), and the nearest mall is AEON Mall Tebrau City (~2.1 km).
How much cash do I need to buy at Akademik Suite @ Austin Heights?
For a unit at RM250,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM36,538 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM101,613, 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.
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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.