Maxim The Address Review (2026) — An Honest Verdict

Maxim The Address is a freehold serviced apartment on a commercial title in Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru, from RM449,000 (SPA), about 3 km from the JB CIQ, with a dual-key option. It is not flawless. It is large and dense, the Bukit Chagar RTS station is about 6.5 km away, and vacant possession is estimated for 2030. Here is the honest breakdown.

Our rating: ★★★★☆ (4 / 5): a considered choice for buyers who want a freehold base near the CIQ and can wait for completion.

What we like

Freehold. No lease expiry to plan around. The land is on a commercial title, so check how your bank treats it before you book.
Entry price. From RM449,000 (SPA) for the 450 sq ft Type A, roughly RM998 psf.
SEZ foreigner access. Under the Johor–Singapore SEZ, foreigners can buy from RM600,000 (Type B and C) — most JB projects block foreigners below RM1m.
Dual-key flexibility. The 865 sq ft Type C has two entrances on one title, so two generations can live independently.
Mature township. Schools, banks and some of JB’s best food are already here, and KSL City Mall is about 3.2 km away.
Facilities scale. A 44-facility Level-11 podium including pickleball, EV charging and co-working.

The trade-offs (stated honestly)

Distance to the CIQ and RTS. About 3 km to the CIQ and about 6.5 km to the Bukit Chagar RTS station, which is not walking distance. A shuttle is only proposed.
High density. 2,743 units is a big community. The ~2.25 units-per-lift-per-floor ratio and 44 facilities soften this, but it is not boutique living.
Long runway. Vacant possession is estimated for 2030, so you cannot use or let the unit before then.
Cost of the big units. Type C costs the most in total (from RM861,000) and has a smaller resale pool than the compact units.
Name confusion. Shares "The Address" with an unrelated, troubled 2020 Kuala Lumpur project — do your searches carefully (this JB development is separate and freehold).

Who it’s for

Buyers who want a freehold base about 3 km from the CIQ.
Singapore-linked buyers (Type B/C, under the SEZ threshold) and Malaysian or PR buyers.
Multigenerational buyers drawn to the Type C dual-key.

Who it’s not for

Buyers who must be within walking distance of the CIQ on day one.
Those wanting a low-density, boutique block.
Anyone who needs to move in or let the unit before the estimated 2030 completion.

The verdict

On fundamentals (freehold, SEZ foreigner access, a dual-key option and a mature township) Maxim The Address is a considered choice rather than a hype story. Go in with eyes open on the density, the 6.5 km distance to the RTS station and the 2030 completion estimate, and choose the unit type that matches your plan: Type A for a compact base, Type B for a couple or small family, Type C for a dual-key home. No return is promised.

Frequently asked questions

Is Maxim The Address worth buying?
It suits buyers who want freehold tenure, SEZ foreigner access and an established neighbourhood about 3 km from the CIQ. The main trade-offs are high density, the 6.5 km distance to the Bukit Chagar RTS station and the 2030 completion estimate.

What are the downsides of Maxim The Address?
It is large and dense (2,743 units), sits a little further from the CIQ than some rivals, has an estimated 2030 completion, and the Bukit Chagar RTS station is about 6.5 km away.

Is Maxim The Address the project that collapsed in 2020?
No. That was a separate "The Address" in Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur. Maxim The Address in Taman Pelangi, JB, is a different, freehold development by Maxim Pelangi Sdn Bhd.

Reviewed by Jason Chan, Malaysia property consultant (DMS Team). Independent opinion for information only; not financial advice. No return is promised.

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Last updated 8 November 2026 · DMS Jason Chan, REN 78007