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The Celestz @ Kebun Teh
Johor Bahru, Johor • Serviced Residence
The Celestz @ Kebun Teh, Johor Bahru by EXSIM. Serviced suites from RM543,800, 1+study to 3-bedroom, starlight sky pool, EV-ready parking. Completion 2029. Lewis can help you compare the latest…
Price From:From RM543,800Built-up:581 - 915 sqftTenure:FreeholdCompletion:2029
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Price from
S$170,209
Price per unit of area
S$292.96 / sq ft
Indicative only, at rates as of 12 August 2026 · Bank Negara Malaysia and market mid-rates
Quick Project Decision
A short buyer-facing answer before you go deeper into photos, price and risk.
Best for
First-Time Buyer. Long-term holding / Own stay.
Gallery and floor / layout plans
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Floor / layout plan
The Celestz @ Kebun Teh Floor Plan Type A 1+Study — Lewis Chong verified source photo
Floor / layout plan reference.
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Type A • Floor / layout plan
The Celestz @ Kebun Teh Floor Plan Type A 1+Study — Lewis Chong verified source photo
Floor / layout plan reference.
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Project snapshot
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Project Details Table
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Project Name
The Celestz @ Kebun Teh
Location
Johor Bahru, Johor
Developer
EXSIM
Tenure
Freehold
Completion Year
2029
Price From
From RM543,800
Built-up Range
581 - 915 sqft
Bedrooms
1
Total Units
735
| Project Name | The Celestz @ Kebun Teh |
|---|---|
| Location | Johor Bahru, Johor |
| Developer | EXSIM |
| Tenure | Freehold |
| Completion Year | 2029 |
| Price From | From RM543,800 |
| Built-up Range | 581 - 915 sqft |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Total Units | 735 |
Key selling points
A clean first scan of the project before you compare package, layout and risk.
Price and unit guide
Use these numbers as a shortlist guide for unit comparison.
3 investment scenarios
A simple stress test factoring in vacancy buffer, rental guide and monthly holding guide.
Scenario
Conservative
Monthly Rent
RM 1,550
Cash Gap
-RM 1,237
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Gross Yield
3.4%
Vacancy Buffer
2 months / year
Monthly Holding
RM 2,529
What it means
Stress-test case. Use this when you want more buffer for vacancy, furnishing and rental competition.
Scenario
Balanced
Monthly Rent
RM 1,700
Cash Gap
-RM 971
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Gross Yield
3.8%
Vacancy Buffer
1 month / year
Monthly Holding
RM 2,529
What it means
Base planning case. Useful for checking whether the project still feels comfortable after normal vacancy buffer.
Scenario
Optimistic
Monthly Rent
RM 1,800
Cash Gap
-RM 804
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Gross Yield
4.0%
Vacancy Buffer
0.5 month / year
Monthly Holding
RM 2,529
What it means
Upside case. Only use after checking strong furnished rental evidence and tenant demand.
| Scenario | Monthly Rent | Gross Yield | Vacancy Buffer | Monthly Holding | Cash Gap | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | RM 1,550 | 3.4% | 2 months / year | RM 2,529 | -RM 1,237 | Stress-test case. Use this when you want more buffer for vacancy, furnishing and rental competition. |
| Balanced | RM 1,700 | 3.8% | 1 month / year | RM 2,529 | -RM 971 | Base planning case. Useful for checking whether the project still feels comfortable after normal vacancy buffer. |
| Optimistic | RM 1,800 | 4.0% | 0.5 month / year | RM 2,529 | -RM 804 | Upside case. Only use after checking strong furnished rental evidence and tenant demand. |
This is a decision guide, not a guaranteed return. It excludes personal tax, insurance, special assessment and future rate changes.
Cost and affordability check
Hidden cost guide
SPA / legal buffer (SPA = Sale & Purchase Agreement)RM 5,438
Stamp duty bufferRM 16,314
Loan agreement bufferRM 2,719
Renovation / move-in bufferRM 13,595
Confirm nett price, rebate and booking terms before paying.
Estimated cash to start
RM 54,380 down payment + RM 38,066 upfront buffers
The cash buffer figure shown in the calculator below already includes these upfront buffers.
Monthly Holding Cost
Quick guide only. Lewis can help check a more realistic bank package before you book.
Estimated instalment
RM 2,226
Maintenance guide
RM 203
Sinking fund guide
RM 20
Assessment & quit rent guide
RM 80
Monthly holding guide
RM 2,529
Cash buffer guide
RM 78,851
Lewis investment analysis
The opinion, score, yield estimate, risks and alternatives are grouped here so the page stays light at first glance.
Worth studying, but only after confirming transaction evidence, rent, supply and unit selection.
Suitable for
First-Time BuyerOwn-Stay Buyer
Avoid if
Short-Term FlipperBuyer needing immediate move-in
May not suit buyers who need confirmed walking distance to rail transit.
May not suit buyers who need to move in immediately or inspect the exact completed unit.
Risk
Medium-High
Holding Period
5-8 years
Confidence
7.1/10
Lewis's screening model
6.9/10
Scored by the same model across every project on this site — price, tenure, location and rental demand. A screening aid, not a personal valuation.
Relative Value
Whether the entry price is justified by location quality, rental support, supply risk control and resale audience.
6.6/10
Location Score
Area strength, amenity depth, maturity and daily convenience.
7.0/10
Rental Demand
Tenant depth from jobs, lifestyle, education, medical, rail and city demand.
6.1/10
Accessibility
Rail, road, commute and practical access signals from public information and maps.
6.0/10
Future Growth
Infrastructure, commercial development, township maturity and growth catalysts.
6.6/10
Supply Risk Control
Higher score means healthier control against nearby competing supply.
7.7/10
Liquidity
Estimated resale audience depth and ability to exit later.
7.6/10
Score is a value-first Lewis framework using brochure facts, public map/infrastructure signals, rental-source checks, supply-risk control and market-source verification. A low price alone does not create a high score.
How Lewis reads this score
The score is not a decoration. Each factor points to what must be verified before booking.
Factor
Relative Value
Score
6.6/10
Why it matters
Whether the entry price is justified by location quality, rental support, supply risk control and resale audience.
What to verify next
Compare price against location quality, rent support, supply risk and resale audience before treating it as a good deal.
Factor
Location Score
Score
7.0/10
Why it matters
Area strength, amenity depth, maturity and daily convenience.
What to verify next
Check daily route, surrounding amenities, road access and actual neighbourhood feel.
Factor
Rental Demand
Score
6.1/10
Why it matters
Tenant depth from jobs, lifestyle, education, medical, rail and city demand.
What to verify next
Compare current PropertyGuru, iProperty and SPEEDHOME rental listings before relying on the estimate.
Factor
Accessibility
Score
6.0/10
Why it matters
Rail, road, commute and practical access signals from public information and maps.
What to verify next
Verify Google Maps or Waze travel time during peak hour, not only brochure distance.
Factor
Future Growth
Score
6.6/10
Why it matters
Infrastructure, commercial development, township maturity and growth catalysts.
What to verify next
Check MRT Corp, DBKL, developer masterplans and latest area development news.
Factor
Supply Risk Control
Score
7.7/10
Why it matters
Higher score means healthier control against nearby competing supply.
What to verify next
Compare nearby launches, completed stock, rental competition and density before booking.
Factor
Liquidity
Score
7.6/10
Why it matters
Estimated resale audience depth and ability to exit later.
What to verify next
Check Brickz, EdgeProp and comparable resale supply so the exit audience is realistic.
| Factor | Score | Why it matters | What to verify next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Value | 6.6/10 | Whether the entry price is justified by location quality, rental support, supply risk control and resale audience. | Compare price against location quality, rent support, supply risk and resale audience before treating it as a good deal. |
| Location Score | 7.0/10 | Area strength, amenity depth, maturity and daily convenience. | Check daily route, surrounding amenities, road access and actual neighbourhood feel. |
| Rental Demand | 6.1/10 | Tenant depth from jobs, lifestyle, education, medical, rail and city demand. | Compare current PropertyGuru, iProperty and SPEEDHOME rental listings before relying on the estimate. |
| Accessibility | 6.0/10 | Rail, road, commute and practical access signals from public information and maps. | Verify Google Maps or Waze travel time during peak hour, not only brochure distance. |
| Future Growth | 6.6/10 | Infrastructure, commercial development, township maturity and growth catalysts. | Check MRT Corp, DBKL, developer masterplans and latest area development news. |
| Supply Risk Control | 7.7/10 | Higher score means healthier control against nearby competing supply. | Compare nearby launches, completed stock, rental competition and density before booking. |
| Liquidity | 7.6/10 | Estimated resale audience depth and ability to exit later. | Check Brickz, EdgeProp and comparable resale supply so the exit audience is realistic. |
Expected rental
RM 1,550 - RM 1,800
Estimated yield
3.4% - 4.0%
Tenant profile
First-Time Buyer
Estimate only. Confirm current furnished rent, vacancy buffer, maintenance fee and competing completed supply before booking. Updated: August 2026 · brochure completion reference: 2029.
Johor Bahru, Johor location Freehold tenure Serviced Residence project type
Johor Bahru, Johor location
Freehold tenure
Serviced Residence project type
From RM543,800
Built-up guide: 581 - 915 sqft
May not suit buyers who need confirmed walking distance to rail transit.
Traffic and actual travel time should be checked during weekday peak hour.
Final package, rebate, car park allocation and legal fee support can change without notice.
Rental estimate should be checked against current completed supply nearby.
Construction timeline and VP date should be reconfirmed with the developer.
Likely target audience: local own-stay families, upgraders or practical renters in the surrounding area.
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Buyer questions
The Celestz starts from RM 543,800. It has 1+Study - 3BR bedrooms.
The Celestz is leasehold.
The Celestz is located in Kebun Teh, Johor Bahru, Johor.
The Celestz is developed by EXSIM.
The Celestz offers 1+Study - 3BR bedroom layouts.
The Celestz offers 581 - 915 sqft. WhatsApp for the full floor plans.
Vacant possession for The Celestz is estimated in 2029.
Yes. The Celestz provides EV-ready parking with 20 dedicated EV charging bays, within 1,085 total car park spaces.
More buyer questions (19)
CONDITIONAL. Worth studying, but only after confirming transaction evidence, rent, supply and unit selection.
The Celestz @ Kebun Teh has a Lewis Investment Score of 6.9/10 based on relative value, rental demand, supply risk control, liquidity, location quality, accessibility and future growth. Low price alone does not make a project top tier.
Ask Lewis to verify current nearby rental listings as the starting rental check, then compare maintenance, vacancy and furnishing cost before making an investment decision.
The current framework labels the project risk as Medium-High. The final risk depends on latest nett price, unit selection, competing supply and rental evidence.
The Celestz @ Kebun Teh is most suitable for First-Time Buyer, Own-Stay Buyer.
The Celestz @ Kebun Teh may not suit Short-Term Flipper, Buyer needing immediate move-in.
The exit strategy is to buy a unit with clear resale audience, practical layout, sensible entry price and rental demand that can still compete with nearby completed projects.
Better alternatives depend on your budget, preferred area and purpose. Compare nearby projects by Lewis Score, actual commute, rent evidence, maintenance and available layout.
Check Brickz, EdgeProp and NAPIC evidence for actual transaction range, completed comparable prices and supply trend before relying on asking price.
The suggested holding period is 5-8 years, subject to loan comfort, vacancy buffer, market cycle and personal exit plan.
The Celestz @ Kebun Teh can suit own-stay buyers comparing Johor Bahru because it offers serviced residence options From RM543,800, with freehold tenure and layouts around 581 - 915 sqft.
For investment, compare The Celestz @ Kebun Teh against nearby completed rental supply, realistic furnishing cost, maintenance fee and tenant demand before booking.
Ask for latest nett price, rebate, package validity, available unit stack, car park allocation, maintenance estimate, floor plan and loan comfort check.
Lewis Chong, REN 69566 under IQI Global, can help compare latest package, floor plan, loan comfort, rental logic and alternatives.
WhatsApp Lewis to verify the nearest MRT/LRT station and walking distance. Confirm actual walking distance and any covered link before relying on transit access.
WhatsApp Lewis to verify the nearest mall and everyday amenities, along with Johor Bahru and Johor. Confirm current retail, school and healthcare access before booking.
Yes. WhatsApp Lewis to request current layout types, size options, facing, floor level, available unit stack and floor plan images where available.
Ask for the latest nett price, rebate, car park allocation, legal package, booking terms and availability before paying any booking fee.
Yes. Share your budget, income range, commitments and preferred loan margin so the monthly instalment and cash needed can be estimated before viewing.
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