Taman Universiti, Skudai · Completed by 2000 · Subsale
Taman Universiti
A long-established freehold township in Skudai, known as Taman U, made up mostly of single-storey terraces with apartments, semi-detached homes and shops, near UTM. Recorded sales have a median of about RM297 psf.
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Taman Universiti 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
Taman Universiti
Also called Taman U; the original developer is not named on the portals checked
Address
Jalan Pendidikan and Jalan Kebudayaan
81300 Skudai, Johor Bahru (StarProperty)
Tenure
Freehold
StarProperty and PropertyGuru listings
Completed
By 2000
EdgeProp’s transaction history for the township goes back to August 2000
Homes
Mostly single-storey terraces
With 1-storey semi-detached homes, apartments and 2-storey shops (StarProperty)
Layouts
About 1,000–1,540 sq ft
Apartments about 1,000 sq ft, terraces about 1,050 sq ft, semi-detached about 1,540 sq ft (StarProperty)
Foreign buyers
Very few homes
Single-storey terraces are closed to foreigners and most prices are below RM1 million
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh in Taman Universiti
An affordable, mature freehold township beside UTM. Here is the case, and the catch.
Next to a big university
StarProperty puts Universiti Teknologi Malaysia about an 11-minute drive away, which supports rental demand from students and staff.
Freehold at local prices
EdgeProp records a median of about RM297 psf over 48 months, among the lower figures for the Skudai area.
Everything within the estate
StarProperty lists a wet market, three public schools, a police station, petrol stations and bus stops in the township.
What to weigh: older homes
Homes here have been changing hands since at least 2000, so condition varies widely from house to house. Check approvals for any extension and the state of the roof and wiring before you offer.
The development
Taman Universiti, decoded
A mature freehold landed township in Taman Universiti, Skudai.
Facilities
As described by StarProperty; these are public or township amenities.
Daily needs
Shops and services
- Pasar Awam Taman U (wet market)
- Shop-offices
- Petrol stations
- Police station
Education
Schools
- Three public schools in the estate
- UTM nearby
Transport
Public transport
- Bus station
- Taxi stand
Where the project is now
Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at Taman Universiti
Asking prices and rents seen on iProperty 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 1,000–1,100 sq ft | RM368,000–460,000 | – | 6 |
| – | about 1,100–1,200 sq ft | RM450,000 | – | 1 |
| – | about 1,300–1,400 sq ft | RM399,000–598,000 | – | 8 |
| – | about 2,600–2,700 sq ft | RM660,000 | – | 1 |
| – | about 4,200–4,300 sq ft | RM1.7m | – | 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 Taman Universiti sits
Taman Universiti, 81300 Skudai, 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 median, last 48 months | RM297 psf · typical RM249–340 psf | EdgeProp project page, Oct 2026 |
| Transacted price EdgeProp area outlook | Median about RM370,000–380,000 · about 3,000+ records | EdgeProp Skudai area page, Oct 2026 |
| Asking price for sale, all house types | About RM360,000–728,000 for terraces; one bungalow at RM1.7m | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
Transacted rows are EdgeProp summaries of NAPIC records; the area page does not state its period. The asking row is from the first page of 217 homes listed for sale on PropertyGuru in October 2026, mostly single-storey terraces, not transactions. We did not find a current published rent range.
Around the building
What is near Taman Universiti
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Terminal Taman Universiti~100 m
- Terminal Bas Taman Universiti~100 m
- KTF Main Gate Bus Stop~2.4 km
🛍️ Malls
- AEON Mall Taman Universiti~600 m
- U Mall~1.2 km
- Skudai Parade~3.5 km
🎓 Schools
- Sekolah Rendah Islam Al Azhar~400 m
- SK Taman Universiti 4~400 m
- Madrasah Tahfiz Al-Iman~600 m
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Universiti 2~600 m
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Aeu Asia e University Johor Bahru Johor~400 m
- UTMSPACE (School of Professional and Continuing Education)~700 m
- Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying~2.5 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Columbia Asia Hospital Iskandar Puteri~6.6 km
- Poliklinik Taman Anggerik~6.7 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.
- ⚠️ An older building (completed 2000). Check the lifts, plumbing, sinking fund balance and any repairs the management has planned.
- ⚠️ 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 RM380,000, 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 | RM380,000 | RM380,000 |
| Down payment | RM38,000 | RM114,000 |
| Loan amount | RM342,000 | RM266,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM6,600 | RM30,400 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM1,710 | RM1,330 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM5,130 | RM5,130 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM4,617 | RM3,591 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM56,057 | RM154,451 |
| 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
What types of homes are there and what sizes?
Taman Universiti is mostly single-storey terraces of about 1,050 sq ft, with single-storey semi-detached homes of about 1,540 sq ft, apartments of about 1,000 sq ft and 2-storey shops, according to StarProperty.
Is Taman Universiti freehold?
Yes. StarProperty and PropertyGuru listings record freehold tenure.
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. Most homes in Taman Universiti are single-storey terraces, which are closed to foreigners, and most asking prices are well below RM1 million. Only the occasional larger house priced at RM1 million or more, not on a Bumiputera lot, could qualify.
How much does a house rent for?
We did not find a current published rent range. StarProperty’s older review gave apartment rents from about RM800 a month; check current listings for your house type.
Berapa harga rumah di Taman Universiti?
EdgeProp merekodkan harga transaksi median RM297 sekaki persegi bagi 48 bulan terakhir. Harga tawaran rumah teres di PropertyGuru sekitar RM360,000 hingga RM728,000. Tanah pegangan bebas.
Taman Universiti 房价多少？
根据EdgeProp，过去48个月成交中位价约每平方尺RM297；PropertyGuru上排屋挂牌价约RM36万至RM72.8万。永久地契，以单层排屋为主（外国人不可购买单层排屋）。
How much cash do I need to buy at Taman Universiti?
For a unit at RM380,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM3,591 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM56,057, 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.