New Launch vs Subsale Property in Johor Bahru
Are new launches overpriced vs the subsale market? Here's what real transaction data says about transacted prices in Johor Bahru, Johor.
Subsale: 68,470 verified transactions · New launches: 2 active projects
PSF Comparison — Johor Bahru
Median price per square foot
New Launch
RM405
median asking PSF
From RM379K
Based on 2 active projects
Subsale (Verified)
RM418
median transacted PSF
RM327 – RM533 range
68,470 verified transactions
New launches are RM13 PSF (-3%) below the subsale median. New launch & subsale prices are comparable.
Subsale PSF in Johor Bahru has grown 34.1% from 2021 to 2026 (RM369 → RM495).
Subsale PSF Trend in Johor Bahru
Median transacted price per sqft by year (verified data)
| Year | Median PSF | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | RM369 | — |
| 2022 | RM393 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | RM424 | +7.9% |
| 2024 | RM442 | +4.2% |
| 2025 | RM467 | +5.7% |
| 2026 | RM495 | +6.0% |
New Launches in Johor Bahru
Active projects from developers — direct sales
Should You Buy New Launch or Subsale in Johor Bahru?
The decision between a new launch and a subsale property in Johor Bahru depends on your priorities. New launches offer the latest designs, developer warranties, and staged payment during construction — but you pay a premium for that, and there's construction risk.
Subsale properties in Johor Bahru are priced based on what the market will actually bear. Verified transaction data shows the real transacted prices — not developer marketing figures. If the subsale median PSF is significantly below new launch prices, the secondary market may offer better value per square foot, especially in established areas with good rental demand.
Historical data shows Johor Bahru's subsale PSF has appreciated 34.1% from 2021 to 2026, which is a positive signal for both new launch and subsale buyers — the area has a track record of capital appreciation.
For a specific project, check its full subsale transaction history on our transaction search to see real prices paid by buyers in that exact scheme.