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Daya 1 Residences

Taman Daya, Johor Bahru, JohorServiced Residence

Daya 1 Residences is a freehold serviced apartment development by Keck Seng (Malaysia) Berhad, rising in the established Taman Daya township (also known locally as Fu Lin Yuan / 福林园) in Johor Bahru,…

Price From:From RM364,000Built-up:590 - 954 sqftTenure:FreeholdCompletion:Est. 2029
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Price from

S$113,932

Price per unit of area

S$193.11 / sq ft

Indicative only, at rates as of 12 August 2026 · Bank Negara Malaysia and market mid-rates

Daya 1 Residences serviced residence project view in Taman Daya, Johor Bahru, Johor

Quick Project Decision

The short answer first — then dig into photos, price and risk below.

Good investment?

Daya 1 Residences is a freehold serviced residence in Taman Daya, Johor Bahru, Johor, by Keck Seng (Malaysia) Berhad, priced from RM 364,000 (590 - 954 sqft), completing Est. 2029, with an estimated gross rental yield of 3.8%–4.4%. Lewis Chong rates it 8.2/10 — a buy-worthy shortlist candidate. Worth shortlisting if the latest nett price, layout and rent evidence still check out.

Best for

Investor. Long-term holding / Entry budget / Transit access.

Project snapshot

Check the practical details first before reading the deeper investment view.

Project Details Table

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Project Name

Daya 1 Residences

Location

Taman Daya, Johor Bahru, Johor

Developer

Keck Seng (Malaysia) Berhad

Tenure

Freehold

Completion Year

Est. 2029

Price From

From RM364,000

Built-up Range

590 - 954 sqft

Bedrooms

1 - 3

Total Units

2 towers (Tower A: Levels 4-34, Tower B: Levels 5-34) — exact unit count not disclosed

Nearest Mall

AEON Mall Tebrau City / Lotus's Desa Tebrau — 4.1km

Key selling points

A clean first scan of the project before you compare package, layout and risk.

Freehold serviced apartments in the established Taman Daya township, developed by Keck Seng (Malaysia) Berhad

2 residential towers with 6 unit types from 590 to 954 sqft, including three Private Enclosed Space (PES) variants

4th-floor multi-generational facility deck: splash pad, wading pool, jacuzzi, pool cabana, gym, forest-themed playset, chess plaza, fitness stations, sunset deck and reflexology path

Within the integrated TD Central / TD Point neighbourhood, steps from Taman Daya's own retail and F&B cluster

Minutes from AEON Mall Tebrau City, IKEA Tebrau, Sultan Ismail Hospital and Mount Austin

Direct access to Tebrau Highway, Pasir Gudang Highway and the Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL)

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 1,150

Cash Gap

-RM 840
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Gross Yield

3.8%

Vacancy Buffer

2 months / year

Monthly Holding

RM 1,798

What it means

Stress-test case. Use this when you want more buffer for vacancy, furnishing and rental competition.

Scenario

Balanced

Monthly Rent

RM 1,250

Cash Gap

-RM 652
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Gross Yield

4.1%

Vacancy Buffer

1 month / year

Monthly Holding

RM 1,798

What it means

Base planning case. Useful for checking whether the project still feels comfortable after normal vacancy buffer.

Scenario

Optimistic

Monthly Rent

RM 1,350

Cash Gap

-RM 504
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Gross Yield

4.5%

Vacancy Buffer

0.5 month / year

Monthly Holding

RM 1,798

What it means

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.

Rent figures are benchmark estimates pending verification against current nearby listings and Brickz / EdgeProp / NAPIC transaction evidence — this site does not invent transacted prices.

Cost and affordability check

Hidden cost guide

SPA / legal buffer (SPA = Sale & Purchase Agreement)RM 3,640
Stamp duty bufferRM 10,920
Loan agreement bufferRM 1,820
Renovation / move-in bufferRM 9,100

Confirm nett price, rebate and booking terms before paying.

Estimated cash to start

RM 36,400 down payment + RM 25,480 upfront buffers

The cash buffer figure shown in the calculator below already includes these upfront buffers.

Instalment assumes 90% margin, 4.2% p.a., 35 years — indicative of the current Bank Negara OPR environment; confirm actual rates with your bank.

Monthly Holding Cost

Quick guide only. Lewis can help check a more realistic bank package before you book.

Estimated instalment

RM 1,490

Maintenance guide

RM 207

Sinking fund guide

RM 21

Assessment & quit rent guide

RM 80

Monthly holding guide

RM 1,798

Cash buffer guide

RM 52,780

Instalment assumes 90% margin, 4.2% p.a., 35 years — indicative of the current Bank Negara OPR environment; confirm actual rates with your bank.

Same-area price comparison

Compare asking prices of nearby new launches in the same area and state for market context.

ProjectProperty TypeTenurePrice From
Daya 1 ResidencesCurrentServiced Apartment (Freehold, Commercial Land, HDA-protected)FreeholdRM 364,000
Clover 3CondominiumLeaseholdRM 360,000
Taman PesonaCondominiumFreeholdRM 369,000
Aliff Heights / Residensi Mutiara IndahServiced ResidenceFreeholdRM 355,000
Aville Residences / Residensi Permata IndahServiced ResidenceLeaseholdRM 374,000

Location intelligence

Use this as a viewing checklist. Confirm exact travel time with Google Maps or Waze on your actual viewing day.

Nearest mall

AEON Mall Tebrau City / Lotus's Desa Tebrau — 4.1km

Nearest hospital

Sultan Ismail Hospital — 4.2km

Nearest university / school

Mount Austin & Austin Heights Private & International Schools

Lewis investment analysis

Lewis's honest take: overall score, realistic rental yield, the main risks, and which alternatives to compare before you decide.

Worth shortlisting if the latest nett price, layout and rent evidence still check out.

Suitable for

InvestorFirst-Time BuyerOwn-Stay BuyerLong-Term HolderTransit-Focused Buyer

Avoid if

Short-Term FlipperBuyer needing immediate move-in

May not suit buyers who need to move in immediately or inspect the exact completed unit.

May not suit families who prioritise school and park convenience above all else.

Risk

Low-Medium

Holding Period

5-10 years

Confidence

8.4/10

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FAQ and enquiry

Common buyer questions, related projects and a shorter enquiry form for next-step checks.

Buyer questions

Keck Seng (Malaysia) Berhad's official price list runs from RM364,000 for the 590 sqft Type A up to RM659,000 for the 954 sqft Type C 3-bedroom. WhatsApp Lewis for the current nett price, tower, level and remaining unit availability before booking.

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