Bukit Meldrum, Johor Bahru, Johor • Serviced Residence
Summer Suites (Residensi Bukit Meldrum) is a freehold serviced residence in the heart of Johor Bahru, at Jalan Bukit Meldrum. The single 45-storey tower holds 748 units and sits within walking…
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Summer Suites is a freehold serviced residence in Bukit Meldrum, Johor Bahru, Johor, by Not disclosed on current marketing material, with layouts around 599-912 sqft, completing Not disclosed, with an estimated gross rental yield of 3.8%–4.4%. Lewis Chong rates it 7.2/10 — a conditional buy. Worth studying, but only after confirming transaction evidence, rent, supply and unit selection.
Own-Stay Buyer. Long-term holding / Transit access / Own stay.
Check the floor plans first, then use the photos to judge facade, facilities and surroundings before you commit to a viewing.
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Project visual reference.
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Type A • Floor / layout plan
Summer Suites dual-key layout Type A, 912 sqft, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms — confirm exact built-up and orientation with Lewis.
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Location
Developer
Tenure
Completion Year
Price From
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Bedrooms
Total Units
Nearest MRT / LRT
| Project Name | Summer Suites |
|---|---|
| Location | Bukit Meldrum, Johor Bahru, Johor |
| Developer | Not disclosed on current marketing material |
| Tenure | Freehold |
| Completion Year | Not disclosed |
| Price From | Contact for Pricing |
| Built-up Range | 599-912 sqft |
| Bedrooms | 2-3 |
| Total Units | 748 |
| Nearest MRT / LRT | RTS Bukit Chagar Station (under construction) — direct link to Woodlands, Singapore |
A clean first scan of the project before you compare package, layout and risk.
Walking distance to the Johor Bahru CIQ checkpoint and the upcoming RTS Bukit Chagar station
Rare freehold tenure in Johor Bahru city centre
Single 45-storey tower with 748 units
Dual-key Type A (912 sqft) and Type C (599 sqft) layouts for flexible rental income
937 EV-charging-ready parking bays for 748 units
Level 10 lifestyle deck with a half-Olympic pool, gym, co-working space, multi-purpose hall and about 20 facilities in total
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 210
Sinking fund guide
RM 21
Assessment & quit rent guide
RM 84
Monthly holding guide
RM 3,181
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 MRT / LRT
RTS Bukit Chagar Station (under construction) — direct link to Woodlands, Singapore
Nearest commercial hub
Johor Bahru City Centre
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 to move in immediately or inspect the exact completed unit.
Risk
Low-Medium
Holding Period
5-8 years
Confidence
7.2/10
Lewis's screening model
7.2/10
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.
6.9/10
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.
7.2/10
Accessibility
Rail, road, commute and practical access signals from public information and maps.
7.8/10
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 | 6.9/10 | 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 | 7.2/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 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 2,200 - RM 2,550
Estimated yield
3.8% - 4.4%
Tenant profile
Own-Stay Buyer
Estimate only. Confirm current furnished rent, vacancy buffer, maintenance fee and competing completed supply before booking. Updated: September 2026 · brochure completion reference: Not disclosed.
Walking distance to the Johor Bahru CIQ checkpoint and the upcoming RTS Bukit Chagar station Rare freehold tenure in Johor Bahru city centre Single 45-storey tower with 748 units
Walking distance to the Johor Bahru CIQ checkpoint and the upcoming RTS Bukit Chagar station
Rare freehold tenure in Johor Bahru city centre
Single 45-storey tower with 748 units
Dual-key Type A (912 sqft) and Type C (599 sqft) layouts for flexible rental income
937 EV-charging-ready parking bays for 748 units
May not suit buyers who need to move in immediately or inspect the exact completed unit.
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.
No open price list has been published for Summer Suites. Unit layouts run 599 to 912 sqft across Type A, B and C, and pricing varies by unit type. WhatsApp Lewis for the current nett price, package and remaining unit availability.
Summer Suites is freehold — a scarce tenure for a serviced residence in Johor Bahru city centre.
It sits at Jalan Bukit Meldrum in central Johor Bahru, within walking distance of the Johor Bahru CIQ checkpoint and the upcoming RTS Bukit Chagar station that links directly to Woodlands, Singapore.
Type A is a 912 sqft dual-key 3-bedroom 3-bathroom unit, Type B is an 808 sqft 2+1-bedroom 2-bathroom unit, and Type C is a 599 sqft dual-key 2-bedroom 2-bathroom unit.
Dual-key layouts split one unit into two separately accessible living spaces under a single title, useful for multi-generational families or rental income. Summer Suites offers this in its Type A (912 sqft) and Type C (599 sqft) layouts.
The Level 10 lifestyle deck has about 20 facilities, including a half-Olympic swimming pool, children's pool, gym, outdoor gym, sauna, co-working space, media room, multi-purpose hall, BBQ area, jacuzzi, sunken lounge, children's playground and a 24-hour AI mart.
The developer and completion date are not disclosed on the current marketing material. WhatsApp Lewis to confirm the latest developer, SPA and completion details before you commit.
Summer Suites is a freehold serviced residence in Bukit Meldrum, Johor Bahru, Johor, by Not disclosed on current marketing material, with layouts around 599-912 sqft, completing Not disclosed, with an estimated gross rental yield of 3.8%–4.4%. Lewis Chong rates it 7.2/10 — a conditional buy. CONDITIONAL. Worth studying, but only after confirming transaction evidence, rent, supply and unit selection.
Summer Suites has a Lewis Investment Score of 7.2/10 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.
Summer Suites is most suitable for Own-Stay Buyer, Transit-Focused Buyer.
Summer Suites 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 Summer Suites usually also look at Amora Park @ Aliff Harmoni, Tampoi, The Astaka @ One Bukit Senyum and SKS Pavillion Residences. 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 1,000,000. 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.
Summer Suites can suit own-stay buyers comparing Bukit Meldrum, Johor Bahru because it offers serviced residence options with pricing on request, with freehold tenure and layouts around 599-912 sqft.
For investment, compare Summer Suites 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.
The nearest MRT/LRT reference is RTS Bukit Chagar Station (under construction) — direct link to Woodlands, Singapore. 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 CIQ (Customs, Immigration & Quarantine) Checkpoint — walking distance and RTS Bukit Chagar Station (under construction) — direct link to Woodlands, Singapore. 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.
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