Before committing to any property investment in Johor Bahru, working through a comprehensive due diligence checklist protects your capital and ensures you are making an informed decision.

LOCATION: 1) Walking time to CIQ checkpoint? 2) Walking distance to RTS station? 3) Retail, F&B and lifestyle amenities within 500m? 4) How is the neighbourhood likely to evolve over 5-10 years? DEVELOPER: 5) Track record on project completion and quality? 6) Financially stable with no history of project abandonment? 7) Terms of the liquidated damages clause for late delivery?

TITLE AND LEGAL: 8) Land tenure (freehold/leasehold)? 9) Residential or commercial HDA title? 10) Has a solicitor reviewed the SPA? FINANCIALS: 11) Realistic gross and net rental yield? 12) Total transaction costs? 13) Ongoing holding costs? RENTAL MARKET: 14) What are comparable units achieving in rent? 15) Short-term rental restrictions in the building? EXIT: 16) Anticipated resale market in 5-10 years? 17) RPGT liability at your anticipated exit? 18) Any encumbrances on title? 19) What is your downside scenario if the market underperforms?