Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru · Completed 2019 · Subsale
Havona
Six 36-storey freehold towers with 1,148 units off Jalan Mutiara Emas Utama, offering layouts from 953 sq ft to a 2,312 sq ft penthouse, including dual-key units.
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Havona 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
Havona
Also listed as Havona Residence; by Sunray Development Sdn Bhd (Lian Ak Group, per PropertyGuru review)
Address
Jalan Mutiara Emas Utama
Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru
Tenure
Freehold
iProperty and PropertyGuru review
Completed
2019
iProperty; a PropertyGuru review gave Q2 2019; EdgeProp shows no year
Towers
6 × 36 storeys
iProperty and PropertyGuru review
Units
1,148
iProperty, PropertyGuru review and EdgeProp agree
Layouts
953 to 2,312 sq ft
Two-bedroom units to penthouses; dual-key layouts of about 1,442 sq ft (iProperty)
Foreign buyers
Largest units only
Asking prices start from RM486,000; only the largest penthouse layouts could reach RM1 million, so check each unit
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Havona
A large freehold development with dual-key options in Mount Austin. Here is the case, and the catch.
Freehold, with dual-key layouts
iProperty lists four layout families, including a dual-key type of about 1,442 sq ft, which suits buyers who want a rental portion.
Larger two-bedroom units
The smallest layout is 953 sq ft with two bedrooms, bigger than many newer Mount Austin studios and compact units.
Pool-led facilities
A PropertyGuru review lists an infinity pool, wave pool, massage pool and gym, plus a basketball court and playground.
What to weigh: scale and supply
With 1,148 units, iProperty showed 44 for sale and 132 for rent. Compare several listings against EdgeProp’s recorded median of RM504 psf before you offer.
The development
Havona, decoded
Six 36-storey towers of service residences on freehold land in Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru.
Facilities
As listed by iProperty and a PropertyGuru review; floor levels are not published.
Water
Pools
- Infinity pool
- Wave pool
- Hybrid massage pool
- Swimming pool
Active
Sports and fitness
- Gymnasium
- Basketball court
Residents
Shared spaces
- BBQ area
- Lounge
- Landscaped garden
- Children’s playground
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 4 Havona layouts
4 layout families, from 953 to 2,312 sq ft. Sizes from iProperty’s building record, checked October 2026. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
Type A / A1 — 1,244 sq ft
1,244 sq ft · bedroom count not stated on the portal
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Type C / C1 — 1,442 sq ft
1,442 sq ft · dual key (a PropertyGuru review gives 1,443 sq ft)
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at Havona
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type B / B1 | 953 sq ft | RM420,000–600,000 | – | 13 |
| Type A / A1 | 1,244 sq ft | RM490,000–750,000 | – | 3 |
| Type C / C1 | 1,442 sq ft | RM728,000–800,000 | – | 4 |
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 Havona sits
Off Jalan Mutiara Emas 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 median, last 48 months | RM504 psf · typical RM473–546 psf | EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 |
| Launch price at launch | Average about RM500 psf | PropertyGuru review |
| Asking price for sale, all sizes | From about RM486,000 | iProperty building page, 2026 |
| Asking rent whole units | From about RM1,000 a month | iProperty building page, 2026 |
The transacted row is EdgeProp’s record of completed sales over 48 months; EdgeProp does not state the number of sales or a yield. Launch figures and travel times come from a PropertyGuru review written before completion and are approximate. Sale and rent rows are asking prices seen on iProperty in 2026, not transactions.
Track record
About Sunray Development Sdn Bhd
Havona was developed by Sunray Development Sdn Bhd, which a PropertyGuru review places under the Lian Ak Group.
iProperty gives 2019 as the completion year; the PropertyGuru review, written in January 2016, expected Q2 2019.
Around the building
What is near Havona
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Johor Jaya Square~2.2 km
- Johor Jaya Express Bus Terminal~2.3 km
🛍️ Malls
- AEON Mall Tebrau City~1.5 km
- Toppen Shopping Centre~1.6 km
- The Store~2.5 km
🎓 Schools
- Austin Heights Schools~400 m
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Mount Austin~400 m
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Mount Austin~400 m
- Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Foon Yew 5~500 m
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Sunway College Johor Bahru~600 m
- Crescendo International College~3.1 km
- KPJ International College Johor Bahru~5.5 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Sultan Ismail Hospital~1.2 km
- Pusat Pakar Bersalin Tebrau~2.4 km
- KLINIK PERGIGIAN CEMERLANG~2.8 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
Layouts here run from about 953 to 2,312 sq ft. 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 RM490,000, 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 | RM490,000 | RM490,000 |
| Down payment | RM49,000 | RM147,000 |
| Loan amount | RM441,000 | RM343,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM8,800 | RM39,200 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM2,205 | RM1,715 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM6,615 | RM6,615 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM5,954 | RM4,631 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM72,574 | RM199,161 |
| 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.
Get these numbers for a real unitCalculate my exact costs →Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
How many units are there and what sizes?
There are 1,148 units in six 36-storey towers. Layouts run from 953 sq ft two-bedroom units to a 2,312 sq ft penthouse, with a dual-key type of about 1,442 sq ft, according to iProperty.
Is Havona freehold?
Yes. iProperty and a PropertyGuru review both 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. Asking prices at Havona start from about RM486,000, so most units sit below RM1 million; only the largest layouts, such as the penthouses, are likely to reach it, and only if the unit is not on a Bumiputera lot.
How much does a unit rent for?
iProperty listings in 2026 start from about RM1,000 a month; the rate depends on size, floor and whether the unit is furnished.
Berapa harga Havona?
Harga transaksi median ialah RM504 sekaki persegi (EdgeProp, 48 bulan terakhir). Harga tawaran bermula sekitar RM486,000 (iProperty). Hartanah ini pegangan bebas dan siap pada 2019.
Havona 价格多少？租金多少？
根据EdgeProp，过去48个月成交中位价约每平方尺RM504；iProperty挂牌价约RM48.6万起，月租约RM1,000起。永久地契，2019年完工。
Which schools are near Havona?
On map data, the nearest schools are Austin Heights Schools (~400 m), Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Mount Austin (~400 m), Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Mount Austin (~400 m). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Havona?
The nearest stations on map data are Johor Jaya Square (~2.2 km), Johor Jaya Express Bus Terminal (~2.3 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to Havona?
The nearest hospital on map data is Sultan Ismail Hospital (~1.2 km), and the nearest mall is AEON Mall Tebrau City (~1.5 km).
How much cash do I need to buy at Havona?
For a unit at RM490,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM4,631 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM72,574, 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.