Maxim The Address — Complete FAQ

This hub answers the most common questions about Maxim The Address — price, location, RTS distance, foreigner eligibility, yield, financing, completion and risks — in one place, with links to the full guide for each. Use it as your quick-reference; tap through to any topic for the detail.

Price & units

How much is Maxim The Address?
From RM426,000 (Type A, 450 sq ft), RM617,000 (Type B, 660 sq ft) and RM816,000 (Type C dual-key, 865 sq ft). Full price list.

Which unit should I buy?
Type A for highest % yield, Type B for the deepest tenant pool, Type C for dual income — see the unit framework.

What’s the maintenance fee?
RM0.40 per sq ft per month (incl. sinking fund) — about RM180–346 depending on unit.

Location & RTS

Where is it?
Jalan Abiad, Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru — ~3 km from the JB CIQ and Bukit Chagar RTS, walking distance to KSL Mall. Full location guide.

How far/long to Singapore?
~3 km to the RTS; ~30–45 min door-to-door to Woodlands once the RTS opens (Jan 2027) — commute breakdown.

Eligibility & financing

Can foreigners/Singaporeans buy?
Yes, under the RM600,000 SEZ threshold (Type B/C) — eligibility guide and foreigner process.

How much downpayment / what’s the instalment?
~10% downpayment; indicative instalments RM1,800–3,650/mo by unit — payment plan. Total upfront: cost to buy.

Investment

What yield can I expect?
6–8% gross projected (≈4–6% net long-stay) — investment analysis and the currency advantage.

Is Airbnb legal here?
Yes — commercial strata title permits short-stay — Airbnb legality.

Who manages it if I’m in Singapore?
A property management agent — fully hands-off.

Trust, timeline & risk

Who’s the developer / is it the Taman Desa project?
Maxim Global Berhad (Bursa-listed); it is NOT the KL Taman Desa project — developer & disambiguation.

When is completion?
≈2029–2030 — construction timeline.

What are the risks?
~3 km CIQ distance, density, off-plan timing, projected yield — honest risk analysis.

Is it worth buying?
See the honest review and is JB a bubble?.

Reviewed by Jason Chan, Malaysia property consultant (DMS Team). Indicative information; confirm details before purchase.

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