Foreign buyers, including Singaporeans, can buy property in Johor Bahru, but eligibility, the minimum purchase price, state approval and loan terms differ from those for Malaysians and can change. Confirm the current rules with a lawyer and a bank before you pay a deposit. This site has 193 properties for sale today, with a median asking price of RM 998,000.
Things to confirm before you commit
- Whether the specific property is open to foreign buyers and what the minimum price and any state approval requirements are.
- The tenure (freehold or leasehold) and any restrictions on the title.
- Which taxes and fees apply to you, and the legal costs, from your lawyer.
- Whether a Malaysian bank will lend to you, the share it will finance and the currency of the loan.
- Exchange-rate risk: the price and instalments are in ringgit.
- Ongoing costs such as maintenance fees, quit rent and assessment, and how you will rent the unit out if you plan to.
Typical asking prices today
| Property type | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Condominiums, service residences & apartments | 79 | RM 545,000 |
| Houses | 106 | RM 1,400,000 |
| Shops, offices & factories | 8 | RM 4,200,000 |
Frequently asked questions
Can a Singaporean buy any property in Johor Bahru?
Not necessarily. Some properties have restrictions or a minimum price for foreign buyers. Ask your lawyer to confirm for the exact unit before you pay a deposit.
Do I need a Malaysian bank loan?
No, buyers can also pay in cash. If you want a loan, ask the bank what it will finance for a foreign buyer.
Sources and method
Figures come from the property listings published on benfooproperty.com on 7 November 2026, refreshed daily. They are asking prices and asking rents set by owners, not sale prices, and medians are used so a few very high or low prices do not distort the result. Loan examples use the stated assumptions and are not a bank offer. Written and reviewed by Ben Foo, registered estate negotiator (REN 33376), PropNex Realty Sdn. Bhd.; text last reviewed 15 October 2026.
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