Malaysia is one of those places that most Singaporeans love to visit. Whether it’s a short ride up to Johor Baru, or a little further up to Kuala Lumpur, you’ll find Singaporeans enjoying Malaysia’s many perks, spurred on by the exchange rates (S$1 = RM$3.04 at time of writing).
We think it’s time that Singaporeans do more than just visit because just across the Causeway lies value investment opportunities with unique strengths.
To start you off and get you thinking, we’ve picked out some hidden gems to spark your interest.
Teega Residences, Iskandar Puteri
Teega Residences, Iskandar Puteri.
UEM Sunrise’s luxury condominium is part of the Teega @ Puteri Harbor mixed-use development. The freehold, 736 unit condominium development has 2 towers, both at a 35-storey height, as well as a row of 3-storey cabana units.
Units at this development run from 886 sq ft, all the way up to the largest 4,457 sq ft, with balconies built to give residents a view of the marina. The development also has the requisite pools, playgrounds, childcare facilities and landscaped surroundings.
There is also a sky deck and garden on the 27th floor where residents can take in views of the Johor Straits. In terms of convenience, the development is 5 minutes’ drive to Gleneagles Hospital Medini, Legoland Malaysia, Mall of Medini and IOI Medini.
The size of the units is most definitely larger than what you would get in Singapore, especially when you look at the smaller units.
Pricing is also geared toward giving investors more bang for their buck. Investors are looking at a starting price of RM$588,888 for the smaller units, to RM$5.3 Million for the largest units.
D’Rapport Residences, Jalan Ampang
D’Rapport Residences, Jalan Ampang
Resort-styled D’Rapport Residences is a 38-storey, 1099-unit development sitting in Ampang Hilir. Developer Acmar International completed this project in 2018, after re-starting development in 2015.
The leasehold development is close to a 25-acre lake park and has a wide array of facilities. For starters, the development has 3 half-Olympic sized swimming pools. It also has a gym, a 650m jogging track and even tennis and squash courts. This condominium also has a basketball and badminton courts for residents.
Location-wise, D’Rapport’s spot in KL helps with amenities and convenience. It is close to plenty of international schools, LRT stations, shopping malls, and even sits near an entire row of embassies.
The pricing reflects its centrality, with smaller units starting at RM$1.5 Million, to the larger units going at RM$3 Million.
Estuari Gardens, Iskandar Puteri
If you’re looking for something other than the apartment-style living that is so prevalent in Singapore, you’re in luck. Estuari Gardens is a freehold landed residential development that is comprised of a large number of spacious 2-storey terrace houses.
The development’s 2708 – 3780 sq ft, 2-storey super linked houses are built for exclusivity, with cul-de-sac layouts, separate human and vehicle paths, and pathways that reduce the amount of traffic that goes past homes.
Safety is also taken care of in this gated community, with a mix of wireless security alarms, perimeter fencing, CCTV and human security guards.
Estuari Gardens, Iskandar Puteri.
The size of the development also means that it has a wide array of sports facilities. It possesses 6 indoor badminton courts, 3 indoor tennis courts, 2 outdoor tennis courts, 2 squash courts, 2 basketball courts and even an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Estuari Gardens is well-connected to Singapore, with the Second Link Expressway within driving distance. It’s also close to amenities in the Puteri Harbour and Bukit Indah areas.
Larger sizes, exclusivity and proximity to daily necessities mean slightly higher prizes, with smaller units starting at RM$1.394 Million to larger units going at RM$2.911 Million.
Bayou Creek & Residensi Bayou, Gelang Patah, Johor
Leisure Farm’s Bayou Creek is a two-phase development, with over 120 units of differing sizes, spread across a 1765 acre plot of land. This sprawling development is set on the fringe of a mangrove forest and built as sustainable development with minimal impact on the environment.
Bayou Creek, Gelang Patah, Johor.
The earlier set of buildings are rather luxurious. The developers built up a set of exclusive luxury villas, as well as garden and waterfront residences. The villas each occupy from a third to a full acre of land, while the residential units come in 4 distinct styles.
The development’s other set of buildings are similarly luxurious. We’re talking about 40 units of 4-bedroom semi-detached homes, and 17 units of 5-bedroom bungalows. These homes come fully fitted with a designer kitchen, branded electrical appliances and wardrobe systems.
Additionally, bungalow units come with inground swimming pools and irrigated tropical landscapes. Of course, playgrounds, tennis courts, jogging tracks, pilates studios and a gym are par for the course at this development.
The gated community is well located for convenience, and all daily necessities are just a short drive away. Bayou Creek sits 15 KM from Singapore’s Second Link, and 30 KM from Johor Baru’s CBD area. Additionally, EduCity, Marlborough College and Gleneagles Medini Hospital are all less than 15KM away.
The larger home sizes and imported fittings play into the price here, so expect the units here to start at RM$2.5 Million.
Windmill Upon Hills, Genting Pernai
The placement, and name, of Windmill Upon Hills, couldn’t be more unique. Sitting close to the top of Genting Highlands’, the 5.5 acres, 3 towers, 1108 unit freehold Windmill Upon Hills development takes up a prime spot in the elevated Genting zone.
Windmill Upon Hills, Genting Permai
The units come in multiple configurations. If you’re looking for a smaller dwelling, the studio-sized units come in the form of a 362 sq ft 1 bedroom floor plate. Slightly larger units are the 2 bedroom configurations that can go as large as 783 sq ft, or as small as 688 sq ft.
There are dual-key configurations, with the smallest being a 2 bedroom, 818 sq ft floor plate. On the larger end of the dual-key spectrum, you have the 4 bedrooms,1523 sq ft apartment configuration.
The facilities are uniquely suited to the highland environment. First off, there is a dandelion garden and a birdcage garden. There is also a hammock swing garden for the more idyllic afternoons. On top of those gardens, the development has a whole host of other facilities like a gym, kids pool, lap pool, jogging track, tennis court, hot spa and sauna.
This development is near major developments like the Resorts World Genting Highlands, Genting Highlands Premium Outlet and Highlands International Boarding School. It is also a 45-minute drive away from Kuala Lumpur.
Smaller unit sizes start from RM$431,000, while larger units will go closer to the $1.65 Million marks.
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