Bandar Baru Seri Alam, Masai, Johor Bahru, Johor • Landed
South Hills @ Seri Alam is a freehold landed enclave by Southland in Bandar Baru Seri Alam — widely known as the 'City of Knowledge' — in Masai, Johor Bahru. The gated-and-guarded development offers…
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South Hills @ Seri Alam is a freehold landed in Bandar Baru Seri Alam, Masai, Johor Bahru, Johor, by Southland, with layouts around 2,018 - 2,522 sqft, completing TBC, with an estimated gross rental yield of 3.4%–4.0%. Lewis Chong rates it 7.1/10 — a conditional buy. Worth studying, but only after confirming transaction evidence, rent, supply and unit selection.
Own-Stay Buyer. Long-term holding / Own stay.
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Project visual reference.
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Type S1 • Floor / layout plan
Type S1 (20'x70') ground floor — living, dining, kitchen and Bedroom 4 with en-suite bathroom
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Project Name
Location
Developer
Tenure
Completion Year
Price From
Built-up Range
Bedrooms
Total Units
Nearest Mall
| Project Name | South Hills @ Seri Alam |
|---|---|
| Location | Bandar Baru Seri Alam, Masai, Johor Bahru, Johor |
| Developer | Southland |
| Tenure | Freehold |
| Completion Year | TBC |
| Price From | Contact for Pricing |
| Built-up Range | 2,018 - 2,522 sqft |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Total Units | TBC |
| Nearest Mall | Lotus's Seri Alam, Mydin & KipMall — nearby |
A clean first scan of the project before you compare package, layout and risk.
Freehold Individual Title — 2-Storey Terrace & Superlink homes in Bandar Baru Seri Alam ('City of Knowledge')
5 layouts: Type S1 (20'x70', 2,018 sqft, 4BR+3BA) up to Type S3A/S3B (24'x70', 2,522 sqft, 4BR+4BA)
Every unit has 4 bedrooms; larger layouts give every bedroom its own en-suite bathroom
Gated & guarded 24-hour community with a dedicated guardhouse
Landscaped clubhouse gazebo, children's playground and outdoor fitness park
Walking distance to Repton International School, Foon Yew High School (Seri Alam Campus), UiTM and UniKL
Use these numbers as a shortlist guide for unit comparison.
Pricing not published yet — WhatsApp Lewis for the latest price list
Quick guide only. Lewis can help check a more realistic bank package before you book.
Estimated instalment
RM 2,866
Maintenance guide
RM 706
Sinking fund guide
RM 71
Assessment & quit rent guide
RM 84
Monthly holding guide
RM 3,727
Cash buffer guide
RM 101,500
Instalment assumes 90% margin, 4.2% p.a., 35 years — indicative of the current Bank Negara OPR environment; confirm actual rates with your bank.
Use this as a viewing checklist. Confirm exact travel time with Google Maps or Waze on your actual viewing day.
Nearest mall
Lotus's Seri Alam, Mydin & KipMall — nearby
Nearest hospital
Regency Specialist Hospital — nearby
Nearest university / school
Repton International School — nearby
Lewis's honest take: overall score, realistic rental yield, the main risks, and which alternatives to compare before you decide.
Worth studying, but only after confirming transaction evidence, rent, supply and unit selection.
Suitable for
Avoid if
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
Low-Medium
Holding Period
5-8 years
Confidence
7.0/10
Lewis's screening model
7.1/10
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.
6.7/10
Location Score
Area strength, amenity depth, maturity and daily convenience.
7.7/10
Rental Demand
Tenant depth from jobs, lifestyle, education, medical, rail and city demand.
7.0/10
Accessibility
Rail, road, commute and practical access signals from public information and maps.
6.5/10
Future Growth
Infrastructure, commercial development, township maturity and growth catalysts.
7.0/10
Supply Risk Control
Higher score means healthier control against nearby competing supply.
7.5/10
Liquidity
Estimated resale audience depth and ability to exit later.
7.0/10
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.
The score is not a decoration. Each factor points to what must be verified before booking.
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| Factor | Score | Why it matters | What to verify next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Value | 6.7/10 | 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 | 7.7/10 | Area strength, amenity depth, maturity and daily convenience. | Check daily route, surrounding amenities, road access and actual neighbourhood feel. |
| Rental Demand | 7.0/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 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 | 7.0/10 | Infrastructure, commercial development, township maturity and growth catalysts. | Check MRT Corp, DBKL, developer masterplans and latest area development news. |
| Supply Risk Control | 7.5/10 | Higher score means healthier control against nearby competing supply. | Compare nearby launches, completed stock, rental competition and density before booking. |
| Liquidity | 7.0/10 | 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 2,000 - RM 2,350
Estimated yield
3.4% - 4.0%
Tenant profile
Own-Stay Buyer
Estimate only. Confirm current furnished rent, vacancy buffer, maintenance fee and competing completed supply before booking. Updated: August 2026 · brochure completion reference: TBC.
Freehold Individual Title — 2-Storey Terrace & Superlink homes in Bandar Baru Seri Alam ('City of Knowledge') 5 layouts: Type S1 (20'x70', 2,018 sqft, 4BR+3BA) up to Type S3A/S3B (24'x70', 2,522 sqft, 4BR+4BA) Every unit has 4 bedrooms; larger layouts give every bedroom its own en-suite bathroom
Freehold Individual Title — 2-Storey Terrace & Superlink homes in Bandar Baru Seri Alam ('City of Knowledge')
5 layouts: Type S1 (20'x70', 2,018 sqft, 4BR+3BA) up to Type S3A/S3B (24'x70', 2,522 sqft, 4BR+4BA)
Every unit has 4 bedrooms; larger layouts give every bedroom its own en-suite bathroom
Gated & guarded 24-hour community with a dedicated guardhouse
Landscaped clubhouse gazebo, children's playground and outdoor fitness park
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.
Common buyer questions, related projects and a shorter enquiry form for next-step checks.
South Hills @ Seri Alam is developed by Southland, on a freehold site in Bandar Baru Seri Alam, Masai, Johor Bahru.
Yes. It sits on a Freehold Individual Title, giving owners flexibility for future renovation without the strata restrictions that apply to leasehold or strata-titled homes.
Five layouts: Type S1 (20'x70', 2,018 sqft, 4 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms), Type S2A and S2B (22'x70', 2,188 sqft, 4 bedrooms + 4 bathrooms), and Type S3A and S3B (24'x70', 2,522 sqft, 4 bedrooms + 4 bathrooms).
Yes. The development is a gated-and-guarded community with 24-hour security and a dedicated guardhouse.
It may suit multi-generational families who want a spacious freehold terrace or superlink home with en-suite bathrooms in every bedroom, within reach of established schools like Repton International School and Foon Yew High School, and with easy expressway access to Johor Bahru city and Pasir Gudang. Lewis can help you check the latest unit availability, pricing and floor plans.
South Hills @ Seri Alam is a freehold landed in Bandar Baru Seri Alam, Masai, Johor Bahru, Johor, by Southland, with layouts around 2,018 - 2,522 sqft, completing TBC, with an estimated gross rental yield of 3.4%–4.0%. Lewis Chong rates it 7.1/10 — a conditional buy. CONDITIONAL. Worth studying, but only after confirming transaction evidence, rent, supply and unit selection.
South Hills @ Seri Alam has a Lewis Investment Score of 7.1/10 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 Low-Medium. The final risk depends on latest nett price, unit selection, competing supply and rental evidence.
South Hills @ Seri Alam is most suitable for Own-Stay Buyer.
South Hills @ Seri Alam 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.
Buyers comparing South Hills @ Seri Alam usually also look at The Straits View Garden @ Permas Jaya, Aurora Resort Villas @ Aurora Sentral and Bandar Tiram by JLG. The better choice depends on budget, area and purpose — compare by Lewis Score, commute, rent evidence, maintenance and 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.
Foreign buyers can purchase units meeting the Johor foreign-buyer minimum threshold of RM 2,000,000. Confirm current available unit pricing and State Authority Consent requirements with Lewis.
Foreign buyers pay a flat 8% stamp duty on the purchase price (effective 1 January 2026 under Budget 2025/2026, replacing the graduated 1%–4% citizen scale). Malaysian permanent residents (PR) continue to enjoy standard citizen rates.
South Hills @ Seri Alam can suit own-stay buyers comparing Bandar Baru Seri Alam, Masai, Johor Bahru because it offers landed options Contact for Pricing, with freehold tenure and layouts around 2,018 - 2,522 sqft.
For investment, compare South Hills @ Seri Alam 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.
The nearest mall reference is Lotus's Seri Alam, Mydin & KipMall — nearby, along with Repton International School — nearby and Foon Yew High School (Seri Alam Campus) — nearby. 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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Same freehold tenure, useful for comparing long-term holding logic.
Johor
Contact for Pricing
Same freehold tenure, useful for comparing long-term holding logic.
Same freehold tenure, useful for comparing long-term holding logic.
