Austin Suites (Permata Austin)
Resale listings here run from RM299,000 to RM550,000 — a spread of RM251,000. Floor, facing and condition decide which end you pay. This page lays out price bands, rents, yields and risks across all 3 layouts.
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Austin Suites (Permata Austin) in 30 seconds
Austin Suites (Permata Austin) is a freehold condominium in Taman Austin Perdana / Mount Austin, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, developed by Mah Sing Group Berhad and completed in 2014. It comprises 1 block(s), 21 storeys and 460 units. Address: Jalan Austin Perdana 1, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Layouts run 658 to 1,390 sq ft across 3 types. As at September 2026, resale listings range RM299,000 – RM550,000, with a mid-market level around RM420,000; transacted PSF sits at RM345–585 psf. Whole-unit rents are RM1,299 – RM2,500 a month, a gross yield of 5.1% – 5.1%. Maintenance: about RM0.20 psf per month (developer's original rate; may have since been revised upward, to be confirmed with the management office).
Transport position: about 15-17 km, roughly 20-25 minutes by car (estimated)
What kind of project is Austin Suites (Permata Austin)?
Every line below can be checked against the developer and official records. This is a completed 2014 project — you are buying a real unit you can walk into, not a rendering.
- Developer
- Mah Sing Group BerhadMah Sing Group Berhad
- Completed
- 2014Completed · resale stock
- Tenure
- FreeholdOpen to foreign buyers (min-price rules apply)
- Total units
- 4601 block(s) · 21 storeys
- Layouts
- 3See price table below
- Maintenance
- about RM0.20 psf per month (developer's original rate; may have since been revised upward, to be confirmed with the management office)Confirm with the management office
- Transacted PSF
- RM345–585Recent resale range
- Gross yield
- 5.1–5.1%Whole-unit basis
Mah Sing Group is a Main Market-listed Malaysian company established more than 20 years ago (founded in 1991) and one of the country's larger, well-known developers. Its projects include Southville City @ KL South, M Vertica, D'sara Sentral and Meridin East. It has a solid track record and is recognised as a national developer brand.
Taman Austin Perdana / Mount Austin — what is around you
Full address: Jalan Austin Perdana 1, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor (81100). Location decides who rents from you — and how easily you resell.
🚉 Getting around
- 🚉 RTS / railabout 15-17 km, roughly 20-25 minutes by car (estimated)
- 🛂 Checkpoint (CIQ)about 14 km (official data)
- 🚌 Other transportabout 5-10 minutes by car to the Tebrau Highway / Pasir Gudang Highway / EDL interchanges
🛍️ Malls & shopping
- AEON Tebrau City
- Tesco Tebrau City
🎓 Schools
- SMK Taman Mount Austin
- Austin Heights School
- Sunway College
🏥 Hospitals
- Hospital Sultan Ismail
3 layouts, from 658 to 1,390 sq ft
The table shows the current resale price band and rent band for each layout. Mid-market sits around RM420,000, the top of market reaches RM550,000 — within one layout the spread comes down to floor, facing and condition.
| Layout | Area | Bed / Bath | Resale price band | PSF | Monthly rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type A | 658 sf | 1BR · 1 bath | RM299,000 – RM380,000 | RM454–578 | RM1,299 – 1,600 |
| Type B | 906 sf | 2BR · 2 bath | RM380,000 – RM460,000 | RM419–508 | RM1,600 – 2,000 |
| Type C | 1390 sf | 3BR · 2 bath | RM460,000 – RM550,000 | RM331–396 | RM2,000 – 2,500 |
Bands combine September 2026 listings with recent transactions; they are not live quotes. Actual prices depend on floor, facing, condition and negotiation.
Price range by layout
Bar spans the low to the high end of the market for that layout · in Ringgit
Rents: RM1,299 to RM2,500 a month
Whole-unit gross yield runs about 5.1% – 5.1%. That is gross — before maintenance, assessment, quit rent, insurance and vacancy. Net yield typically lands 0.8 to 1.2 percentage points below this.
Monthly rent by layout
Whole unit, unfurnished to basic furnishing · Ringgit per month
Who rents at Austin Suites (Permata Austin), how long units sit empty, and who will buy from you later matter more than the yield figure. I can walk you through all three against your budget and purpose.
What actually gives Austin Suites (Permata Austin) its value
Freehold title, large and established developer
Completed over ten years ago, with relatively mature property management
Close to a hospital and shopping malls, with comprehensive daily amenities
🏊 Facilities
- Clubhouse
- Gymnasium
- Badminton court
- BBQ area
- Mini market
- Laundry
- Multipurpose hall
- Children's playground
- Rooftop tennis court
- Linkway bridge between blocks
- 24-hour security
- CCTV coverage throughout
- Swimming pool
Which kind of buyer are you?
Own-stay, investment, or a place for a child at school — the same project is judged on completely different things. Work out which one you are before you look at price.
Local middle-income owner-occupier families (well-served neighbourhood amenities)
First-time buyers (entry price from about RM300,000)
Buyers who value the Mah Sing brand and track record
What I will not hide from you
Every project has weaknesses. An agent not mentioning them does not make them go away — it just means you find out after you have signed. Here is what is actually wrong with this one.
Completed some time ago (2014); some facilities and finishes may be showing their age
The maintenance fee may already have been raised
Unit sizes are on the small side and layout choices are limited
What else is there around Tebrau / Mount Austin / Northeast?
Within one area, big price gaps usually have reasons: tenure, age, density, management. Compare across first, then decide which to look at closely.
| Project | Built | Tenure | Units | PSF | Price band | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Suites (Permata Austin) ← | 2014 | Freehold | 460 | RM345–585 | RM299,000 – RM550,000 | 5.1–5.1% |
| Austin Regency (Pangsapuri Austin Perdana) | 2019 | Freehold | 1,200 | RM326–706 | RM328,000 – RM588,000 | 5.0–5.0% |
| Molek Regency | 2018 | Freehold | — | RM400–700 | RM350,000 – RM2,800,000 | 4.0–5.0% |
| Molek Pine 3 | 2013 | Freehold | 248 | RM464–657 | RM638,000 – RM1,400,000 | 5.7–5.7% |
| Cube 8 Teens | 2016 | Freehold | 286 | RM450–648 | RM245,000 – RM425,000 | 6.4–6.4% |
| Bayu Puteri 1 | 2004 | Leasehold | 266 | RM337–395 | RM305,000 – RM388,000 | 4.5–5.5% |
| Bayu Puteri 2 | 2007 | Leasehold | 454 | RM242–442 | RM218,000 – RM510,000 | 5.3–5.7% |
Full list on the Tebrau / Mount Austin / Northeast area page.
What does buying here actually cost in 2026?
From 1 January 2026, stamp duty for foreign buyers of Malaysian residential property rose from 4% to 8%. Johor’s state consent levy rose from 2% to 3% (minimum RM30,000) from July 2025. Together with legal fees, this is the cash you need on top of the purchase price.
| Item | Basis | On RM1,000,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | — | RM1,000,000 |
| Stamp duty (foreigner, 8%) | From 1 Jan 2026 | RM80,000 |
| Johor consent levy (3%) | Minimum RM30,000 | RM30,000 |
| Legal fees & disbursements (~1%) | — | ≈ RM10,000 |
| Total on top | — | ≈ RM120,000（12%） |
Johor sets a minimum purchase price for foreigners, and the rules differ between commercial title (serviced apartment / SOHO) and residential title. Austin Suites (Permata Austin) is Freehold — confirm with your lawyer which regime applies before you place a booking. Get this wrong and the transfer can fail. I can check the title category for this project first.
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How much does Austin Suites (Permata Austin) cost on the resale market?
As at September 2026, Austin Suites (Permata Austin) resale listings run RM299,000 to RM550,000, with a mid-market level around RM420,000 and transacted PSF of RM345–585. By layout: Type A (658 sf) RM299,000–RM380,000; Type B (906 sf) RM380,000–RM460,000; Type C (1390 sf) RM460,000–RM550,000. Within one layout the spread comes from floor, facing and condition — WhatsApp me for the live list.
What are rents and yields at Austin Suites (Permata Austin)?
Whole-unit rents run RM1,299 – RM2,500 a month, a gross yield of about 5.1% – 5.1%. That is gross: after maintenance, assessment, quit rent, insurance and vacancy, net yield is typically 0.8–1.2 points lower.
Is Austin Suites (Permata Austin) freehold, and can foreigners buy?
Austin Suites (Permata Austin) is Freehold. Foreigners may buy subject to Johor’s minimum purchase price for foreign buyers. Residential title and commercial title (serviced apartment / SOHO) fall under different rules — have your lawyer confirm which applies before booking. From 2026 foreign-buyer stamp duty is 8%, plus Johor’s 3% consent levy (minimum RM30,000).
When was Austin Suites (Permata Austin) completed and who built it?
Austin Suites (Permata Austin) was completed in 2014 and is occupied resale stock: 1 block(s), 21 storeys, 460 units. Developer: Mah Sing Group Berhad. Mah Sing Group is a Main Market-listed Malaysian company established more than 20 years ago (founded in 1991) and one of the country’s larger, well-known developers. Its projects include Southville City @ KL South, M Vertica, D’sara Sentral and Meridin East. It has a solid track record and is recognised as a national developer brand.
How is transport at Austin Suites (Permata Austin), and how far is the checkpoint?
about 15-17 km, roughly 20-25 minutes by car (estimated); about 14 km (official data); about 5-10 minutes by car to the Tebrau Highway / Pasir Gudang Highway / EDL interchanges
What layouts does Austin Suites (Permata Austin) have?
3 layouts: Type A 658 sf (1BR), Type B 906 sf (2BR), Type C 1390 sf (3BR). Areas run 658 to 1,390 sq ft. I can supply the developer’s official floor plans — WhatsApp me the layout you want to see.
What is the maintenance fee at Austin Suites (Permata Austin), and what facilities are there?
Maintenance is about about RM0.20 psf per month (developer’s original rate; may have since been revised upward, to be confirmed with the management office) (confirm with the management office). Facilities include: Clubhouse, Gymnasium, Badminton court, BBQ area, Mini market, Laundry, Multipurpose hall, Children’s playground, Rooftop tennis court, Linkway bridge between blocks, 24-hour security, CCTV coverage throughout, Swimming pool.
Who is Austin Suites (Permata Austin) suitable for?
Local middle-income owner-occupier families (well-served neighbourhood amenities); First-time buyers (entry price from about RM300,000); Buyers who value the Mah Sing brand and track record
What are the risks of buying at Austin Suites (Permata Austin)?
Completed some time ago (2014); some facilities and finishes may be showing their age; The maintenance fee may already have been raised; Unit sizes are on the small side and layout choices are limited
What malls, schools and hospitals are near Austin Suites (Permata Austin)?
Malls: AEON Tebrau City, Tesco Tebrau City. Schools: SMK Taman Mount Austin, Austin Heights School, Sunway College. Hospitals: Hospital Sultan Ismail.
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