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Jason Lim · Johor Bahru property advisor

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10 years in Malaysian property · Jason Lim, REN 84424 · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6

Free PDF guide · Updated October 2026

Johor Property Investor Guide 2026

Everything an Indian or Indonesian investor needs to know before buying in Johor Bahru, right next to Singapore. Plain language, real numbers, 4 pages.

  • Why Johor now: the RTS Link to Singapore and the JS-SEZ
  • What foreigners can buy, and the RM1 million minimum
  • The full costs and taxes, with a worked example
  • MM2H: how to live in Malaysia long term
  • The buying process, step by step

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    Inside the guide

    The answers foreign buyers ask me most

    Can I buy?The Johor rules for foreigners: minimum price, state consent and which units are off-limits.
    What does it really cost?Stamp duty, the Johor levy and other charges on a RM1 million home, so there are no surprises.
    When can I sell?How the tax on your profit changes after 5 years, and why Johor suits long-term holders.
    Can I get a loan?Typical financing levels for foreigners living abroad, working in Malaysia or on MM2H.
    Can I live here?The MM2H categories, including the Johor SEZ/SFZ route from USD 32,000.
    What happens next?Eight clear steps from first call to collecting your keys.

    Who wrote it

    Jason Lim, Smart Asset with Jason

    I am a property agent with IQI Realty with 10 years of experience in Malaysian property, focused on Johor Bahru. I help overseas buyers from shortlist to keys, and I can handle your MM2H application in every category. After you download the guide, I will send a few short emails with the most useful things I have learned. Reply any time with your questions.

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