🏡 Johor Bahru Property Market March 2025 — You Sure This Is Still Buyer’s Market Meh?

🔥 JB Property Scene Now — Still Got Opportunity or Already Too Late?

Wah, March 2025 liao. If you still thinking JB property “no need rush”, maybe you wanna think again.

The past few months ah, JB property suddenly wake up like kena Red Bull—transactions naik, buyers start panic buy, and developers slowly pulling back discounts. Is it still a good time to buy? Or you already missed the train?

Let’s break it down, Melvin-style. 😎

1️⃣ Demand Wake Up Already — Especially for Affordable Condos

Properties below RM500k, especially near Bukit Indah, Mount Austin, and Permas Jaya, suddenly hot again.
Young couples and M40 buyers come back to market because rental so high until they rather pay instalment.
Singapore dollar still strong, so JB still looks cheap-cheap for SG investors.

📌 My Take: If you're buying for own stay or rental, now still OK lah. But those hoping for developer give crazy discount lagi… sorry lah, no more already.

2️⃣ Developers Quiet Quiet Adjust Price Strategy

Before this, got many rebate, free SPA, free MOT, all-in packages.
Now, slowly cutting back… still got promo, but not as aggressive.
New launches in prime areas (like Mid Valley Southkey, Eco Botanic area) already pricing closer to 2021 levels.

📌 My Take: The smart ones bought in 2023/24. Now still can buy, but must choose carefully.

3️⃣ Rental Market Gila Siao — Thanks to MM2H & SG Tenants

Units around JB Sentral and CIQ area all getting snatched up by Singaporeans and MM2H applicants.
Room rentals even naik sampai RM800 for basic unit.
Demand more than supply now.

📌 My Take: If you plan to rent out your unit, confirm can cover loan now — even got extra leftover.

4️⃣ Second-Hand Market = Hidden Gems

Many owners want to cash out, especially those holding landed houses for 10+ years.
Can negotiate good price if you patient.
Some old condos still undervalued and rental return quite decent.

📌 My Take: Want to hunt for “below market value”? Go second-hand market. Confirm got deals, but need homework.

5️⃣ What To Watch Out For?

Bank loan still strict — if your CCRIS messy, better clean up first.
Some new projects look shiny but far from highway and schools — don’t kena trap by showroom.
Always check: maintenance fees, sinking fund, and actual rental demand.

🏁 Conclusion: Still Got Chance, But Window Closing

If you buy now with long-term view (5-10 years), confirm OK.But if you're waiting for market to “crash” again… maybe wait long long lah.

JB market now is no longer sleepy — and who knows, by end of 2025, prices might jump again.

👉 Tag your kaki who still blur about JB property👉 Share this if you're thinking to buy house before prices go up lagi