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Medini, Iskandar Puteri · Completed 2017 · Subsale

● Updated Oct 2026★ FreeholdCompleted 2017 · Move-in ready

Iskandar Residences

Two freehold towers of 640 condominium units in Medini, with 1- to 4-bedroom layouts from about 657 sq ft, completed in 2017 and recorded at a median of about RM600 psf by EdgeProp.

Freehold640 units40 and 29 storeys657–3,411 sq ftCompleted 2017

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640units
RM600median psf, 48 months
~15 minto the Second Link (PropertyGuru)

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Iskandar Residences 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

Iskandar Residences

PropertyGuru and iProperty name Distinctive Properties Sdn Bhd; EdgeProp names Distinctive Ace Sdn Bhd, so records differ

Address

Persiaran Medini Utara 3

79100 Iskandar Puteri; PropertyGuru and iProperty

Tenure

Freehold

PropertyGuru and iProperty agree

Completed

2017

PropertyGuru and iProperty agree

Towers

Tower A 40 storeys, Tower B 29

PropertyGuru

Units

640

355 in Tower A and 285 in Tower B; PropertyGuru, iProperty and EdgeProp agree on the total

Layouts

657–3,411 sq ft

1 to 4 bedrooms per PropertyGuru; iProperty’s smallest listed size is 678 sq ft

Foreign buyers

Largest units at best

Asking prices start near RM379,000 at RM405–677 psf, so most units are below RM1 million

Why this address

Four things buyers weigh at Iskandar Residences

A freehold Medini address with a large rental market. Here is the case, and the catch.

🔑

Freehold in Medini

PropertyGuru and iProperty both record freehold tenure, which is less common among the Medini towers.

🏥

Gleneagles and Legoland nearby

PropertyGuru puts Gleneagles Hospital about 3 minutes away and Legoland and Kota Iskandar about 4 minutes away.

🏊

Two infinity pools and courts

Facilities include two infinity pools, squash and badminton courts, a sky lounge and a nursery, per PropertyGuru and iProperty.

⚖️

What to weigh: a crowded rental market

Portals showed well over 100 rental listings in October 2026, and EdgeProp’s implied yield is about 5%. Price your rent realistically and compare against the many nearby towers.

The development

Iskandar Residences, decoded

Two freehold condominium towers of 40 and 29 storeys on Persiaran Medini Utara 3.

2Towers
640Units
40Storeys (Tower A)
657+Sq ft

Facilities

As listed by PropertyGuru and iProperty; floor levels are not published.

Water

Pools

  • Two infinity pools
  • Kids’ pool
  • Jacuzzi

Active

Sports and fitness

  • Gymnasium
  • Squash courts
  • Badminton courts
  • Jogging track

Residents

Shared spaces

  • Sky lounge
  • Function hall
  • Entertainment terrace
  • BBQ area
  • Nursery
  • Children’s and youth playgrounds
  • Launderette and retail outlets
  • Three-level security

Where the project is now

2017Completed (PropertyGuru, iProperty)
NowSubsale and rental market
Your moveCheck recorded prices for your layout before you offer
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Price and rent by layout

What each layout is asking at Iskandar Residences

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.

LayoutSizeAsking priceAsking rentListings
–about 800–900 sq ft–RM2,300/mo1
–about 900–1,000 sq ft–RM2,400–2,500/mo5
–about 1,000–1,100 sq ft–RM2,200–2,600/mo3

Ask which of these units are still available

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

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Location & connectivity

Where Iskandar Residences sits

Persiaran Medini Utara 3, 79100 Iskandar Puteri, Johor.

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Maintenance. The maintenance rate is not published on the portals. Ask the management office for the current charge and sinking fund before you offer.
Gleneagles Hospital Medini~3 minPropertyGuru
Legoland Malaysia, Kota Iskandar~4 minPropertyGuru
EduCity (Newcastle, Raffles)~6 minPropertyGuru
Second Link checkpoint~15 minPropertyGuru
Johor Bahru city centre~20 minPropertyGuru

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.

MeasureFigureSource and date
Transacted price
median, last 48 months
RM600 psf · typical RM502–635 psfEdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026
Asking price
for sale, all sizes
From about RM379,000 · RM405–677 psfPropertyGuru building page, 96 listings, Oct 2026
Asking rent
whole units
From about RM1,800 a monthPropertyGuru, 224 listings; iProperty, 154 listings, Oct 2026

The transacted row is EdgeProp’s record of completed sales over 48 months; EdgeProp puts the implied gross yield at about 4.99%. Sale and rent rows are asking prices seen on PropertyGuru and iProperty in October 2026, not transactions.

Track record

About Distinctive Properties Sdn Bhd

PropertyGuru and iProperty name Distinctive Properties Sdn Bhd as the developer of Iskandar Residences.

EdgeProp records the developer as Distinctive Ace Sdn Bhd, so records differ on the company name.

Around the building

What is near Iskandar Residences

The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.

🚉 Getting around

  • Terminal Bas~1.2 km

🛍️ Malls

  • Mall of Medini~1.1 km
  • Box in Box~2.7 km
  • Big Box Retail Park~2.9 km

🎓 Schools

  • SK Medini~500 m
  • Raffles American International School~2.1 km
  • SJK (C) Cheah Fah~3.0 km

🏛️ Colleges and universities

  • Marlborough College Malaysia~2.7 km
  • University of Reading Malaysia~2.8 km
  • Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia~2.9 km

🏥 Hospitals

  • Afiniti Wellness~800 m
  • Columbia Asia Hospital Iskandar Puteri~6.5 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.

  • ⚠️ 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 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 priceRM380,000RM380,000
Down paymentRM38,000RM114,000
Loan amountRM342,000RM266,000
Stamp duty on transfer (MOT)RM6,600RM30,400
Stamp duty on loan (0.5%)RM1,710RM1,330
Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM5,130RM5,130
Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM4,617RM3,591
Cash needed before keysRM56,057RM154,451
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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Straight answers

Frequently asked questions

How many units are there and what sizes?

There are 640 units: 355 in the 40-storey Tower A and 285 in the 29-storey Tower B (PropertyGuru). Layouts run from 1 to 4 bedrooms, about 657 to 3,411 sq ft.

Is Iskandar Residences freehold?

Yes. PropertyGuru and iProperty both record freehold tenure. Ask your lawyer to confirm it from the title.

Can a foreigner buy here?

In Johor a foreign buyer generally needs to pay at least RM1 million for a residential property, with Johor state consent. 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 Iskandar Residences in October 2026 start near RM379,000 at about RM405 to RM677 psf, so most units are below RM1 million; only the largest units, if priced at RM1 million or more, could qualify.

How much does a unit rent for?

PropertyGuru showed 224 rental listings in October 2026, with asking rents from about RM1,800 a month; iProperty showed a similar starting rent.

Berapa harga Iskandar Residences?

Harga transaksi median sekitar RM600 sekaki persegi (EdgeProp, 48 bulan terakhir). Harga tawaran bermula sekitar RM379,000 (PropertyGuru, Oktober 2026). Pegangan bebas, 640 unit, siap pada 2017.

Iskandar Residences 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RM600;PropertyGuru挂牌价约RM37.9万起,月租约RM1,800起(2026年10月)。永久地契,共640个单位,2017年完工。

Which schools are near Iskandar Residences?

On map data, the nearest schools are SK Medini (~500 m), Raffles American International School (~2.1 km), SJK (C) Cheah Fah (~3.0 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.

Is there a train or bus station near Iskandar Residences?

The nearest stations on map data are Terminal Bas (~1.2 km).

What is the nearest hospital and mall to Iskandar Residences?

The nearest hospital on map data is Afiniti Wellness (~800 m), and the nearest mall is Mall of Medini (~1.1 km).

How much cash do I need to buy at Iskandar Residences?

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".

Get the current price list and units available at Iskandar Residences

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.

JL

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.

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Last checked October 2026 against the sources listed. Sources: EdgeProp project page (Oct 2026); PropertyGuru building page (Oct 2026); iProperty building page (Oct 2026). Unit availability, prices and completion dates are set by the developer or owner and can change. This page is general information, not an offer, valuation or legal advice.

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