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Valeria

Taman Kempas Utama, Tebrau, Johor Bahru, Johor

Valeria is a freehold condominium in Taman Kempas Utama, Tebrau, Johor Bahru, Johor by IOI. Market reference RM 1.33M-2.29M for 3072 sqft, 24 units, completion Q1 2025. Lewis can help you compare the...

Price From

RM 1.33M-2.29M

Built-up

3072 sqft

Tenure

Freehold

Completion

Q1 2025

Nearest MRT / LRT

Verify nearest rail station …

Last checked: July 2026 · brochure completion reference: Q1 2025

Property Listing

Taman Kempas Utama, Tebrau, Johor Bahru

Quick summary

Quick Facts

Fact-sheet summary for buyers to compare key project details before the deeper review.

Best For

Ready-viewing buyer

Location Focus

Taman Kempas Utama, Tebrau, Johor Bahru, Johor

Entry Budget

RM 1.33M-2.29M

Buyer Profile

Ready-viewing buyers / Long-term holding

Main Strength

Taman Kempas Utama, Tebrau, Johor Bahru, Johor location

Main Risk

Traffic and actual travel time should be checked during weekday peak hour.

Lewis Verdict

NO

Latest Update Checklist

Project pages should stay useful only when package, availability, rental logic and media are refreshed regularly.

Project page

July 2026 · brochure completion reference: Q1 2025

Static brochure facts stay useful, but buyer-facing package details must be reconfirmed.

Latest package

July 2026 · brochure completion reference: Q1 2025

Price guide is a market reference collated from public new-launch listings. Confirm the latest nett price, package and availability with Lewis before booking.

Availability

Weekly check needed before sharing to buyers

Ready / completed stock subject to availability

Rental guide

July 2026 · brochure completion reference: Q1 2025

Refresh with PropertyGuru, iProperty, SPEEDHOME and nearby completed supply before relying on yield.

Media / floor plan

Fresh media request needed

Floor plan and layout plan mean the same buyer-facing item. Ask Lewis for latest stack and facing.

Project Details Table

Key project information must stay readable in text, not only inside brochure images.

Project Name

Valeria

Location

Taman Kempas Utama, Tebrau, Johor Bahru, Johor

Developer

IOI

Tenure

Freehold

Completion Year

Q1 2025

Price From

RM 1.33M-2.29M

Built-up Range

3072 sqft

Bedrooms

4+1

Maintenance Fee

Ask Lewis to confirm latest maintenance fee estimate

Total Units

24

Nearest MRT / LRT

Verify nearest rail station and walking route before viewing.

Nearest Mall

Confirm nearest daily retail node before shortlisting.

Want the latest package?

Ask latest package

Send your budget, purpose and preferred layout. Lewis can confirm current package, available units, viewing timing and suitable alternatives.

Key selling points

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

Taman Kempas Utama, Tebrau, Johor Bahru, Johor location

Freehold tenure

Condominium project

RM 1.33M-2.29M

Built-up: 3072 sqft

Developer: IOI

Ready-viewing buyersLong-term holding

Compare before booking

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Price and unit guide

Use these numbers as a shortlist guide. Confirm latest nett price, rebate and available units before booking.

Layout range

4+1

Built-up range

3072 sqft

Price guide

RM 1.33M-2.29M

Car park

Ask Lewis to confirm car park allocation

Availability

Ready / completed stock subject to availability

Last checked

July 2026 · brochure completion reference: Q1 2025

3 investment scenarios

A simple stress test using the project price guide, rental guide and monthly holding guide. Confirm real rent, loan terms and package before booking.

Scenario

Conservative

Monthly Rent

RM 3,750

Gross Yield

3.4%

Vacancy Buffer

2 months / year

Monthly Holding

RM 7,415

Cash Gap

-RM 3,665

What it means

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

Scenario

Balanced

Monthly Rent

RM 4,100

Gross Yield

3.7%

Vacancy Buffer

1 month / year

Monthly Holding

RM 7,415

Cash Gap

-RM 3,315

What it means

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

Scenario

Optimistic

Monthly Rent

RM 4,450

Gross Yield

4.0%

Vacancy Buffer

0.5 month / year

Monthly Holding

RM 7,415

Cash Gap

-RM 2,965

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.

Cost and affordability check

Hidden cost guide

SPA / legal buffer

RM 13,300

Developer package may absorb part of this.

Stamp duty buffer

RM 39,900

Final amount depends on buyer profile and latest rules.

Loan agreement buffer

RM 6,650

Confirm with bank and lawyer before booking.

Renovation / move-in buffer

RM 33,250

Useful for curtains, lights, appliances and defects follow-up.

Monthly holding guide

Estimated instalment

RM 6,072

Maintenance guide

RM 1,075

Sinking fund guide

RM 108

Assessment / quit rent buffer

RM 160

Monthly Holding Cost

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

Estimated instalment

RM 5,445

Maintenance guide

RM 1,075

Sinking fund guide

RM 108

Monthly holding guide

RM 6,748

Cash buffer guide

RM 192,850

Loan Snapshot

RM 5,440 / month

Estimate based on 90% loan, 35 years, 4.2% interest. Actual approval, rate, DSR and package depend on bank profile.

Indicative loan: RM 1,197,000

Income guide: Around RM 15,500 / month

Location intelligence

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

Nearest MRT / LRT

Verify nearest rail station and walking route before viewing.

Source check: Google Maps / MRT Corp check

Nearest mall

Confirm nearest daily retail node before shortlisting.

Source check: Google Maps check

Nearest hospital

Check nearest hospital or medical centre if healthcare access matters.

Source check: Google Maps check

Nearest university / school

Verify school, college or university access based on your tenant or family profile.

Source check: Google Maps check

Nearest commercial hub

Taman Kempas Utama, Tebrau, Johor Bahru commercial and workplace demand should be checked before rental planning.

Source check: Google Maps / area research

Travel time to KLCC

Check live weekday peak-hour route before viewing.

Source check: Google Maps / Waze check

Travel time to TRX

Verify route to TRX if city-office tenant demand is part of the plan.

Source check: Google Maps / Waze check

Travel time to Mid Valley

Use live maps to compare this route with your daily commute.

Source check: Google Maps / Waze check

Site visit notes

What I like

Taman Kempas Utama, Tebrau, Johor Bahru, Johor location Freehold tenure Condominium project

What I don't like

May not suit buyers who need confirmed walking distance to rail transit.

Traffic condition

Check weekday morning and evening routes before booking because brochure distance does not show real travel time.

Accessibility

For Taman Kempas Utama, Tebrau, Johor Bahru, verify the actual route to rail, highways, malls, offices and daily needs before treating access as a strength.

Walkability

Confirm shade, crossing points, road width, safety and exact walking route during viewing.

Actual environment

Ask for current site, showroom, facility or surrounding photos and videos when available.

Viewing checklist

Check route timing for work, school, and family needs.

Compare layout, facing, floor level, and maintenance cost.

Review brochure facts before booking or submitting loan.

Ask for nearby competing supply before deciding.

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Lewis investment analysis

The opinion, score, yield estimate, risks and alternatives are grouped here so the page stays light at first glance.

Quick Project Decision

A short buyer-facing answer before you go deeper into photos, price and risk.

Good investment?

NO. Only consider if the price, package or personal use-case is unusually strong.

Best for

Ready-viewing buyer. Ready-viewing buyers / Long-term holding.

Ask before booking

Latest nett price, available unit stack, floor/layout plan, car park allocation and alternatives.

Only consider if the price, package or personal use-case is unusually strong.

Suitable for

Shortlist comparison

Avoid if

Short-Term Flipper

Risk

Medium-High

Holding Period

3-7 years

Confidence

6.9/10

Why this project is worth asking about

Three practical angles buyers normally care about before they spend time on a viewing.

Own-stay angle

76/100

Taman Kempas Utama, Tebrau, Johor Bahru should be checked by daily route, facilities, nearby retail and comfort for your household.

Rental-income angle

74/100

RM 3,750 - RM 4,450 rent guide. Estimate only. Confirm current furnished rent, vacancy buffer, maintenance fee and competing completed supply before booking.

Capital-growth angle

88/100

Likely target audience: local own-stay families, upgraders or practical renters in the surrounding area.

Choose what you want Lewis to check

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Who should not buy

May not suit buyers who need confirmed walking distance to rail transit.

May not suit buyers who want a lower entry price or smaller cash commitment.

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

May not suit: Short-Term Flipper.

Risk Check

Use this as a first risk filter before confirming latest package, rent evidence and transaction data.

Supply Risk

Medium-High

Traffic and actual travel time should be checked during weekday peak hour.

Rental Competition

6.1/10 demand score

Verify with current PropertyGuru, iProperty and SPEEDHOME listings.

Exit Strategy

Likely target audience: local own-stay families, upgraders or practical renters in the surrounding area.

This website does not invent transaction prices. Ask Lewis to verify current Brickz, EdgeProp or NAPIC evidence before treating any figure as transaction-backed.

Entry Price Risk

Price guide is a market reference collated from public new-launch listings. Confirm the latest nett price, package and availability with Lewis before booking.

Confirm nett price, rebate and booking terms before paying.

Tenant Demand

Estimate only. Confirm current furnished rent, vacancy buffer, maintenance fee and competing completed supply before booking.

Updated: July 2026 · brochure completion reference: Q1 2025

Exit Strategy

Likely target audience: local own-stay families, upgraders or practical renters in the surrounding area.

Before booking, compare entry price against nearby completed projects so the resale gap is clear.

For rental planning, check realistic furnished rental, maintenance fee and vacancy buffer instead of only gross yield.

Risk Notes

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.

Best Units To Ask First

Ask first for 4+1 room layouts with efficient usable space.

For rental, compare smallest practical layout against maintenance fee and furnishing budget.

For own stay, prioritise quieter facing, parking convenience and future family needs over the cheapest unit only.

Unit Stack / Facing Guide

Ask for available stack, floor level, facing, afternoon sun exposure and nearby road/noise direction.

For Taman Kempas Utama, Tebrau, Johor Bahru, compare convenience against privacy, view and traffic movement before choosing a unit.

Shortlist at least two layouts so you have a backup if the preferred stack is taken.

Questions Before Booking

What is the latest nett price and package for Valeria?

Is the rebate confirmed in writing and until when is it valid?

Which unit stacks, floor levels and facings are still available?

What are the layout types and exact built-up sizes?

How many car parks are included and where are they located?

What is the estimated maintenance fee and sinking fund?

Related Buyer Guides

Freehold vs leasehold

Booking checklist

First investment guide

Loan comfort guide

New launch vs subsale

Continue your research

Use these internal links as the next reading path: area context, budget tools, comparisons, guides and videos.

FAQ and enquiry

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

Quick answers

Quick answers about this project.

Short direct answers for buyers.

Is Valeria suitable for own stay?

Valeria can suit own-stay buyers comparing Taman Kempas Utama, Tebrau, Johor Bahru because it offers condominium options RM 1.33M-2.29M, with freehold tenure and layouts around 3072 sqft.

Is Valeria suitable for investment?

For investment, compare Valeria against nearby completed rental supply, realistic furnishing cost, maintenance fee and tenant demand before booking.

What should I ask before booking Valeria?

Ask for latest nett price, rebate, package validity, available unit stack, car park allocation, maintenance estimate, floor plan and loan comfort check.

Who can help compare Valeria?

Lewis Chong, REN 69566 under IQI Global, can help compare latest package, floor plan, loan comfort, rental logic and alternatives.

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Buyer questions

The current market reference lists IOI as the developer. Valeria is in Taman Kempas Utama, Tebrau, Johor Bahru, Johor with completion reference Q1 2025.

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Project Decision Checklist

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Budget and monthly comfort

Layout, facing and available stack

Rental estimate and tenant demand

Risk notes and better alternatives

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