Medini PropertiesThe short answer
Johor's published policy allows foreign interests to acquire specified residential property at RM1,000,000 and above, subject to the listed property types, quotas and State Authority approval. The state's fee schedule also recognises approved sales of certain service apartments or SOHO below RM1 million, but that is not proof that every Medini unit qualifies.
Before paying any booking fee, ask for written confirmation covering the exact unit, title, land use, restrictions in interest, sale type (developer or subsale), purchase value and foreign-purchaser approval route. A Johor conveyancing lawyer should verify those documents independently.
Who can buy
- Non-Malaysian citizens, including Singapore citizens, are treated as foreign interests under Johor's published land rules.
- Permanent-resident and company treatment can differ by rule or tax provision; verify the buyer category before calculation.
- Property eligibility and immigration programmes such as MM2H are separate questions.
Ownership structure affects legal rights, financing, tax and succession. Do not place a property in another person's name merely to avoid a foreign-purchaser rule; obtain independent legal advice.
What it costs on top of the price (2026)
| Item | Foreign buyer, 2026 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stamp duty on transfer | Flat 8% for covered foreign purchasers | The 2026 measure applies to residential-home transfer instruments executed from 1 January 2026 for non-citizens (excluding Malaysian PRs) and foreign companies. Confirm instrument timing. |
| Johor approval fee | 3% or RM30,000 minimum | Johor's published schedule for residential and commercial foreign acquisitions. |
| Below-threshold service apartment / SOHO | 3% or RM50,000 minimum | Published minimum where a sale below RM1 million is allowed with State Authority approval. |
| Legal, valuation and disbursement costs | Needs a written quotation | Ask the appointed lawyer and lender for itemised figures for the exact transaction. |
| Loan margin and terms | Applicant-specific | Obtain a written indication; do not rely on a general percentage. |
| Tax on a future disposal | Confirm at disposal | Tax depends on the seller category, holding period and law then in force. |
A generic worked example can be misleading because a below-threshold approval fee alone may be at least RM50,000, before transfer stamp duty, legal fees, valuation, financing and disbursements. Request an itemised transaction-cost sheet for the exact unit and have your lawyer verify which amounts are statutory, waived, rebated or conditional.
Step by step: how a Singaporean buys in Medini
- Identify the exact property. Record the unit number, title details, sale type, agreed value and seller or developer.
- Verify foreign eligibility in writing. Ask a Johor conveyancing lawyer to check the title, restrictions and current State Authority route.
- Get an itemised cost sheet. Include transfer stamp duty, Johor approval fee, legal fees, valuation and disbursements.
- Check financing before committing. Obtain a written lender indication based on your documents and the chosen unit.
- Read the booking terms. Confirm the refund conditions, deadlines and recipient account in writing before payment.
- Proceed through the lawyer. SPA timing, State Authority consent, financing, completion and handover depend on the transaction.
Medini projects to verify and compare
Three mistakes to avoid
Assuming a marketing location proves foreign eligibility; paying before the exact approval route and refund terms are in writing; and comparing headline prices without an itemised list of statutory costs, legal costs and conditional incentives.
新加坡人能买 Medini 房产吗？2026 尽职调查重点
可以，但必须以具体单位、产权、成交价及柔佛州现行批准条件为准。柔佛州公开资料列出的外国权益购房基本门槛为 RM1,000,000。低于门槛的服务式公寓或 SOHO 可能须获得州政府个别批准；不要把 “Medini” 当作自动豁免。2026 年起，适用的非公民住宅转让文件印花税为 8%。柔佛州公开收费表也列出外国购房批准费；低于 RM1,000,000 而获批的服务式公寓 / SOHO，最低批准费为 RM50,000。付款前，请让柔佛州产业律师书面核实该单位资格、费用与订金退款条件。
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Questions people ask
Can Singaporeans buy property in Medini below RM1 million?
Do not assume every unit qualifies. Johor's published baseline is RM1 million for foreign interests. A below-threshold service apartment or SOHO may require specific State Authority approval. Obtain written confirmation for the exact title and unit before paying.
Do I need MM2H to buy in Medini?
Property eligibility and immigration status are separate matters. Ask a Johor conveyancing lawyer to confirm the purchase route for your citizenship, residency status and chosen unit.
How much stamp duty do foreigners pay in 2026?
Malaysia's 2026 tax measure sets a flat 8% rate for covered residential-home transfer instruments executed from 1 January 2026 by non-citizens, excluding Malaysian permanent residents, and foreign companies. Confirm instrument timing with your lawyer.
What Johor approval fee can apply?
Johor's published schedule states 3% of the relevant value or RM30,000 minimum for residential and commercial purchases. For an approved below-RM1 million service apartment or SOHO, the published minimum is RM50,000.
Can a foreigner get a Malaysian property loan?
Financing is lender- and applicant-specific. Obtain a written indication based on your income, residency, currency exposure and chosen property before committing.
Can foreigners buy subsale units in Medini?
Eligibility is title- and transaction-specific. Ask a Johor conveyancing lawyer to verify the title, value, restrictions in interest, prior approvals and current State Authority requirements.
Official references checked
- Johor Land and Mines Office: foreign property acquisition categories and minimum values
- Johor Land and Mines Office: current approval-fee schedule
- Malaysia Ministry of Finance: Budget 2026 property transfer stamp-duty measure
- Inland Revenue Board: Budget 2026 stamp-duty questions and answers
Keep reading
Reviewed against the official sources linked above on 5 September 2026. Rules, fees and tax treatment can change and depend on the buyer, property and legal instrument. This page is general property information, not legal, tax or financing advice. Obtain written professional advice for the exact transaction before paying.