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Continue Reading ⋅ 24 September 2021
Austin Duta is a new and upcoming project of IJM Land in the state of Johor. A leading Malaysian developer, IJM Land has a strong track record of developments across the country and abroad. Some of their renowned local projects are Seremban 2 in Negeri Sembilan, Pantai Sentral Park in Bukit Kerinchi, Tréhaus in Penang, Bandar Rimbayu in Kota Kemuning, and Bandar Rimbayu Indah in Sandakan. Their international project includes the Royal Mint Gardens in London.
Austin Duta in Johor Bahru is an ongoing project that comprises terrace houses, which are being completed in several phases. As of 2019, the current ongoing phases are Phase 5A and Phase 6. Both carry different completion dates, layouts, launch prices, and built-up areas.
Address: Jalan Austin Heights, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Property Type: Terrace
Land Title: Residential
No of Storeys: 2
Total Units:
- Phase 5A: 132
- Phase 6: 84
Tenure: Freehold
Sales Gallery: N/A
Site GPS Coordinates: 1.594284, 103.733794
Expected Date of Completion:
- Phase 5A: Sept 2019
- Phase 6: December 2020
Built-up area:
- Phase 5A: 1,600 sq ft – 1,711 sq ft
- Phase 6: 1,960 sq ft
Facilities: Nil
Launch Price:
- Phase 5A: From RM544,000
- Phase 6: From RM755,000
Price psf:
- Phase 5A: From RM340 per sq ft
- Phase 6: From RM385 per sq ft
Maintenance Fee psf: N/A
Parking Bay/s per Unit: 2
Project Details
Austin Duta is a purely residential and freehold development of terrace homes in the city of Johor Bahru. Divided into several phases, as of the year 2019, IJM Land is on Phase 5A and Phase 6 of the development. Both phases comprise of double-storey terrace houses, with Phase 5A touting a low density of only 132 units and Phase 6 an even lower density of 84 units.
Phase 5A is scheduled for completion in September of 2019, and Phase 6 in December 2020. Carrying a lower starting launch price of RM544,000, Phase 5 has smaller built-ups ranging between 1,600 sq ft and 1,711 sq ft. Phase 6 has a higher starting launch price of RM755,000 and carries a bigger built-up of at least 1,960 sq ft.
While the development does not come with any form of facilities, it is nevertheless well planned and well built with spaciousness in mind. The developer aimed for elegance in the design of the development, with modern architecture.
Location
Austin Duta is a strategically located development within immediacy to various amenities. Sited with the Tebrau-Austin growth corridor, the development enjoys proximity to lifestyle amenities such as IKEA Tebrau, and Aeon Mall Tebrau City. It is also nearby the Tesco hypermarket and Aeon Bandar Dato Onn.
Medical facilities nearby include the Hospital Sultan Ismail, while education institutions close to home comprise of the Sunway International Schools, Austin Heights Private & International School, and Fairview International School. There is also the KFCH International College close to home.
Families will enjoy outings to the Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park, while golfers will be happy to know that the Austin Heights Golf & Hotel Resort, and Starhill Golf & Country Club is nearby. Strategically located, residents of Austin Duta will also enjoy easy access to multiple highways including the Pasir Gudang Highway, Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL), and North-South Highway.
Analysis
|
Name |
Tenure |
Launch Price |
|
Austin Duta, Johor Bahru |
Freehold |
From RM544,000 |
|
Grey Stones, Adda Heights, Johor Bahru |
Freehold |
From RM715,000 |
|
Horizon Hills, Johor Bahru |
Freehold |
From RM1,188,000 |
Pros
Austin Duta is certainly one of the more affordable projects in the area, by a good bit. Adding on its central location and great connectivity, Austin Duta makes not for just a great family home, but a great possible investment as well.
Cons
The only concern for Austin Duta is overdevelopment of properties in Johor Bahru, especially close to the borders of Singapore. However, while this is a major concern for many property buyers, the affordable price point of Austin Duta plays in its favour for being taken up.
Summary
The development of Austin Duta is very well received by property buyers, with 60% of its first phase snapped up only shortly after its launch. Popular among buyers for its central location and great entry price, Austin Duta is indeed ideal for first time home buyers.
Assuming you take out a RM435,200 loan (80% LTV) with an interest rate of 4.6% that is payable in 30 years to purchase a RM544,000 unit in Austin Duta, your monthly debt instalments works out to RM2,231.
Following experts’ advice that your monthly expenses on housing should not exceed 30% of your salary, you need an income of at least RM7,437 per month to be able to afford a unit in this freehold project.
