Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru, Johor • Serviced Residence
The Iconic is a freehold twin-tower serviced residence by PGB Iconic Sdn Bhd in Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru, just 1.7km from the CIQ and the upcoming RTS Bukit Chagar Station. Set on a 2.7-acre site,…
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The Iconic by PGB is a freehold serviced residence in Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru, Johor, by PGB Iconic Sdn Bhd, with layouts around 526-956 sqft, completing Not disclosed, with an estimated gross rental yield of 3.8%–4.4%. Lewis Chong rates it 6.8/10 — not currently recommended. Only consider if the price, package or personal use-case is unusually strong.
Transit-Focused Buyer. Long-term holding / Transit access.
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
The Iconic Type A — 526 sqft built-up, 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom, 1 car park included. Confirm exact built-up and orientation with Lewis.
Request current layout options, size range, facing, floor level, and available unit stack.
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Project Name
Location
Developer
Tenure
Completion Year
Price From
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Bedrooms
Total Units
Nearest MRT / LRT
| Project Name | The Iconic by PGB |
|---|---|
| Location | Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru, Johor |
| Developer | PGB Iconic Sdn Bhd |
| Tenure | Freehold |
| Completion Year | Not disclosed |
| Price From | Contact for Pricing |
| Built-up Range | 526-956 sqft |
| Bedrooms | 1-3 |
| Total Units | 1,510 |
| Nearest MRT / LRT | RTS Link Bukit Chagar station |
A clean first scan of the project before you compare package, layout and risk.
1.7km to CIQ & RTS Bukit Chagar Station
1,510 units across twin 49-storey towers
Bedrooms: 1-3
Use these numbers as a shortlist guide for unit comparison.
| Unit type | Built-up | Bed·Bath | Price | Est. monthly | Best for | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type A | 526 sq ft | 1 / 1 | Ask Lewis | – | First-home buyerRental investor | Ask about this type |
| Type B | 756 sq ft | 2 / 2 | Ask Lewis | – | Small familyRental investor | Ask about this type |
| Type C | 956 sq ft | 3 / 3 | Ask Lewis | – | UpgraderRental investor | Ask about this type |
*Estimates based on 90% loan, 4.2% p.a., 35 years. Prices are indicative — confirm latest with Lewis.
Recalculate with my numbers →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 184
Sinking fund guide
RM 18
Assessment & quit rent guide
RM 84
Monthly holding guide
RM 3,152
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 Link Bukit Chagar station
Lewis's honest take: overall score, realistic rental yield, the main risks, and which alternatives to compare before you decide.
Only consider if the price, package or personal use-case is unusually strong.
Suitable for
Avoid if
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
Medium-High
Holding Period
5-8 years
Confidence
6.8/10
Lewis's screening model
6.8/10
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.
6.4/10
Location Score
Area strength, amenity depth, maturity and daily convenience.
6.4/10
Rental Demand
Tenant depth from jobs, lifestyle, education, medical, rail and city demand.
6.8/10
Accessibility
Rail, road, commute and practical access signals from public information and maps.
7.3/10
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.
7.5/10
Liquidity
Estimated resale audience depth and ability to exit later.
6.5/10
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 | 6.4/10 | 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 | 6.4/10 | Area strength, amenity depth, maturity and daily convenience. | Check daily route, surrounding amenities, road access and actual neighbourhood feel. |
| Rental Demand | 6.8/10 | 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 | 7.3/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | Higher score means healthier control against nearby competing supply. | Compare nearby launches, completed stock, rental competition and density before booking. |
| Liquidity | 6.5/10 | 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
Transit-Focused Buyer
Estimate only. Confirm current furnished rent, vacancy buffer, maintenance fee and competing completed supply before booking. Updated: August 2026 · brochure completion reference: Not disclosed.
Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru location Freehold tenure 1.7km to CIQ & RTS Bukit Chagar Station
Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru location
Freehold tenure
1.7km to CIQ & RTS Bukit Chagar Station
Contact for Pricing
Built-up: 526-956 sqft
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.
The Iconic is developed by PGB Iconic Sdn Bhd. It's a freehold twin-tower serviced residence in Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru, just 1.7km from the CIQ and the upcoming RTS Bukit Chagar Station.
The Iconic may suit buyers comparing freehold, homestay-friendly serviced residences near the CIQ and RTS Link, with unit sizes from 526-956 sqft across 1-3 bedroom layouts including a dual-key Type C. Lewis can help compare the latest package, layout, rental angle and holding cost before you decide.
The Iconic is marketed as homestay-friendly, with renovation services and hospitality cooperation with Aurum stay, plus an Aurum mart for residents. Confirm the latest terms and any management arrangement with Lewis before committing.
The Iconic by PGB is a freehold serviced residence in Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru, Johor, by PGB Iconic Sdn Bhd, with layouts around 526-956 sqft, completing Not disclosed, with an estimated gross rental yield of 3.8%–4.4%. Lewis Chong rates it 6.8/10 — not currently recommended. NO. Only consider if the price, package or personal use-case is unusually strong.
The Iconic by PGB has a Lewis Investment Score of 6.8/10 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 Iconic by PGB is most suitable for Transit-Focused Buyer.
The Iconic by PGB 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 The Iconic by PGB usually also look at Twin Tower Residence, CTC SkyOne and Amora Park @ Aliff Harmoni, Tampoi. 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.
The Iconic by PGB can suit own-stay buyers comparing Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru because it offers serviced residence options Contact for Pricing, with freehold tenure and layouts around 526-956 sqft.
For investment, compare The Iconic by PGB 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 Link Bukit Chagar station. 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 RTS Link Bukit Chagar station and Johor Causeway / CIQ. 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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