Johor Bahru · Neighbourhood guide
JB Sentral, Bukit Chagar & Bukit Senyum property
The edge of the city centre next to the Causeway: JB Sentral station and the CIQ checkpoint, Bukit Chagar where the RTS Link to Woodlands starts, and the Bukit Senyum and Wadi Hana areas just inland. Most projects here are high-rise serviced apartments aimed at Singapore commuters and tenants.
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For sale now · updated 17 Oct 2026
263 subsale houses (median asking RM548,000) and 82 condos and apartments (median RM258,000) are for sale across Johor Bahru through the IQI agent network right now. See JB houses → · See JB condos →
13 projects on this site
Projects in JB Sentral, Bukit Chagar & Bukit Senyum
New launches and projects under construction first, then completed buildings. Each has its own page with layouts, prices on record, rents and the rules for foreign buyers.
FREEHOLDJalan Senyum, Johor Bahru · Keys due 30 March 2028
Hitown Oasis (Residensi Oasis)
Freehold · 513–1,191 sq ft · RM649k–3.08m on permit
Walk to the RTS Link · Half built
RM649k–3.08m on permitKeys Mar 2028
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FREEHOLD📷 10Larkin, Johor Bahru · Keys due Mar 2028 – Apr 2029
Larkinton @ Adison
Freehold · 501–791 sq ft · RM429k–833k on permit
Rental-friendly layouts · Close to the RTS Link
RM429k–833k on permitKeys Mar 2028
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FREEHOLDBukit Senyum, Johor Bahru city centre · Keys due 18 February 2030
Residensi Arden
Freehold · 797–1,700 sq ft · Every unit above RM1 million
Open to foreign buyers on price · Walk to the RTS Link
RM1.078m–2.48m on permitKeys Feb 2030~600 m to RTS Link Bukit Chagar
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FREEHOLDJB city centre, Johor Bahru · Keys due 5 January 2029
Residensi Gen
Freehold · 497–1,930 sq ft · ~750 m to JB Sentral
Walk to JB Sentral · A wide range of layouts
RM563k–2.14m on permitKeys Jan 2029~750 m to JB Sentral and CIQ
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FREEHOLDJB city centre, Johor Bahru · Keys due 11 August 2030
UOA Residensi Aethera
Freehold · 650–2,594 sq ft · From RM996,200 on permit
Foreigner-friendly by price · Close to the RTS Link
RM996k–4.29m on permitKeys Aug 2030~400 m to RTS Link Bukit Chagar
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FREEHOLD📷 3Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru · Completed 2023
Twin Tower Residence
Freehold · 599–1,216 sq ft · Bukit Chagar
Walk to JB Sentral · City-centre malls
Completed
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FREEHOLDBukit Senyum, Johor Bahru · Completed 2018
The Astaka @ 1 Bukit Senyum
Freehold · From about 2,207 sq ft · Bukit Senyum
Beside the checkpoint · Freehold, large-format homes
Completed<1 km to the checkpoint
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FREEHOLDJB Sentral, Johor Bahru · Completed 2018
TriTower Residence
Freehold · 668–1,347 sq ft · Johor Bahru Sentral
A city-centre address · Freehold, mid-sized layouts
Completed
View project →Bukit Senyum, Johor Bahru · Keys due 2 April 2029
Residensi Senyum
Freehold · 3-bedroom units · keys due Apr 2029
Family-sized units · Near the RTS Link
RM513k–1.5m on permitKeys Apr 2029
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FREEHOLDBukit Chagar, Johor Bahru · Keys due 6 March 2031
Residensi SkyOne
Freehold · about 463–1,270 sq ft · keys due Mar 2031
Next to the RTS Link · City-centre address
RM374k–10.65m on permitKeys Mar 2031~300 m to RTS Link
View project →Bukit Senyum, Johor Bahru · Completed 2018
SKS Pavillion Residences
Freehold · 400 sq ft and up · Jalan Storey, Bukit Senyum
Freehold in the city centre group · Studios to family units
Completed
View project →Bukit Meldrum, Johor Bahru · Completed 2025
Meldrum Heights (Residensi Meldrum)
Freehold · 337 to 1,022 sq ft · Jalan Bukit Meldrum
Close to the RTS Link · Low density for the city centre
RM380k askingCompleted 2025
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FREEHOLDJB city centre, Johor Bahru · Keys due Dec 2027
Avenue Residences
Freehold · 435–1,001 sq ft · RM407,000–789,000 on permit
Part of an estate that already exists · Freehold, at an entry price for the city
From RM407k on permitKeys Dec 2027
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Prices and rents in JB Sentral, Bukit Chagar & Bukit Senyum
One line per project, as cited on its page: recorded transactions where published, otherwise asking prices or the price band on the developer’s advertising permit, with the source and date.
| Project | Tenure | Status | Price | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitown Oasis (Residensi Oasis) | Freehold | Keys due 30 March 2028 | RM649,000 – RM3,077,000 Advertising permit | — |
| Larkinton @ Adison | Freehold | Keys due Mar 2028 – Apr 2029 | About RM382,000 – RM598,000 (about RM760 psf) PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 | — |
| Residensi Arden | Freehold | Keys due 18 February 2030 | About RM1.03 million – RM2.37 million (about RM1,230–RM1,540 psf) PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 | — |
| Residensi Gen | Freehold | Keys due 5 January 2029 | RM563,000 – RM2,140,000 Advertising permit | — |
| Residensi Senyum | Freehold | Keys due 2 April 2029 | RM513,000 – RM1,500,000 Advertising permit | — |
| Residensi SkyOne | Freehold | Keys due 6 March 2031 | About RM584,000 – RM1.84 million (about RM1,210–1,480 psf) PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 | — |
| UOA Residensi Aethera | Freehold | Keys due 11 August 2030 | Roughly RM1,100–RM1,500 psf (2-bed from about RM672,000) PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 | — |
| SKS Pavillion Residences | Freehold | Completed 2018 | RM960 psf · typical RM930–1,012 psf EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 | From about RM750–800 a month iProperty and PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
| The Astaka @ 1 Bukit Senyum | Freehold | Completed 2018 | RM1,032 psf · typical RM929–1,104 psf EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 | About RM6,500–15,000 a month PropertyGuru rent listings, Jul 2026 |
| TriTower Residence | Freehold | Completed 2018 | RM839 psf · typical RM828–872 psf EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 | About RM1,200–5,000 a month PropertyGuru rent listings, Oct 2026 |
| Twin Tower Residence | Freehold | Completed 2023 | About RM400,000–1.28m · RM635–1,267 psf PropertyGuru sale listings, Oct 2026 | From about RM750 a month PropertyGuru and iProperty, Oct 2026 |
| Meldrum Heights (Residensi Meldrum) | Freehold | Completed 2025 | About RM380,000–1.15m · RM648–1,335 psf PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 | About RM2,000–3,700 a month PropertyGuru rental listings, Oct 2026 |
| Avenue Residences | Freehold | Keys due Dec 2027 | RM407,000 – RM789,000 Advertising permit, Oct 2026 | — |
Living here
What to know about JB Sentral, Bukit Chagar & Bukit Senyum
Getting around
JB Sentral links KTM trains and buses to the CIQ checkpoint and the Causeway. The RTS Link to Woodlands North starts at Bukit Chagar. Jalan Tun Abdul Razak and the Eastern Dispersal Link connect to the rest of the city.
Everyday life
City Square and Komtar JBCC malls, the old town around Jalan Wong Ah Fook, government offices and hospitals in the city centre.
Before you buy
Several large towers are due between 2027 and 2031, so supply is heavy. Compare recorded prices and rents in completed buildings nearby, and check the actual walking route to the station rather than the straight-line distance.
Foreign buyers
The Johor rules that apply in JB Sentral, Bukit Chagar & Bukit Senyum
Minimum price: RM1 million
Foreigners generally need to pay at least RM1 million for a residential property in Johor, and cannot buy Bumiputera lots, low-cost or affordable units, Malay Reserve land, or single and one-and-a-half-storey terraces.
State consent and 3% levy
Every foreign purchase needs Johor state consent. Since 1 July 2025 the consent levy for foreigners is 3% of the price or RM30,000, whichever is higher.
8% stamp duty
From 1 January 2026, stamp duty on the transfer of a home to a foreign buyer is a flat 8% of the price or market value, whichever is higher.
Confirm the current position with your lawyer. See also Can a foreigner buy it? and the buying costs calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
Which projects in JB Sentral, Bukit Chagar & Bukit Senyum are freehold?
On this site: Hitown Oasis (Residensi Oasis), Larkinton @ Adison, Residensi Arden, Residensi Gen, Residensi Senyum, Residensi SkyOne, UOA Residensi Aethera, SKS Pavillion Residences, The Astaka @ 1 Bukit Senyum, TriTower Residence, Twin Tower Residence. For the others, the title is leasehold or not confirmed; check the tenure before you buy.
Can a foreigner buy property in JB Sentral, Bukit Chagar & Bukit Senyum?
Yes, subject to the Johor rules: generally at least RM1 million per home, state consent with a consent levy of 3% of the price or RM30,000 (whichever is higher), and 8% stamp duty from 1 January 2026. Bumiputera lots and low-cost units are closed to foreigners.
What do units in JB Sentral, Bukit Chagar & Bukit Senyum rent for?
Examples from the project pages: SKS Pavillion Residences: From about RM750–800 a month (iProperty and PropertyGuru, Oct 2026); The Astaka @ 1 Bukit Senyum: About RM6,500–15,000 a month (PropertyGuru rent listings, Jul 2026); TriTower Residence: About RM1,200–5,000 a month (PropertyGuru rent listings, Oct 2026); Twin Tower Residence: From about RM750 a month (PropertyGuru and iProperty, Oct 2026).
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