Where Space, Safety, and Sovereignty Matter More Than Yield
Date: January 2, 2026
Condos near the RTS dominate headlines—and rightly so for flyers and daily commuters.
But in Period 9, real wealth is not just about speed.
It’s about storage.
For Singaporeans, landed property in Johor has become the quiet hedge against:
- Density
- Policy risk
- Space constraints
- Long-term lifestyle compression
With the formalization of the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), certain landed enclaves have effectively become “District 29”—functionally Singapore-adjacent, but with land ownership intact.
Unlike condos:
- There is no vertical replication
- There is no infinite supply
- There is no reset button once prices re-anchor
Below are the 10 most strategic landed locations Singaporeans are quietly accumulating in 2026.
1. Horizon Hills – The Green Blue-Chip
Why it stands out:
This is the default choice for Singaporean families who want security without isolation.
Location:
Iskandar Puteri (≈15 minutes to Tuas Second Link)
Property Types:
Super-links, Semi-Ds, Bungalows
The 2026 Edge:
Horizon Hills behaves like a defensive asset. Prices held firm through volatility due to:
- Gated & guarded layout
- Golf-course frontage
- Dense concentration of international-school families
This is Johor’s equivalent of a prime landed estate that never goes on fire sale.
2. Eco Botanic / Eco Botanic 2 – The Prestige District
Why it stands out:
Developed by EcoWorld, with a strong design identity and master-planned discipline.
Location:
Iskandar Puteri (≈10 minutes to Tuas Second Link)
The 2026 Edge:
Adjacent to EduCity, this enclave has quietly become Johor’s version of a faculty-and-founder town.
High demand from:
- Professors
- Tech executives
- International school administrators
Think of it as the Cantonment / Bukit Timah of Iskandar.
3. Leisure Farm – The Sovereign Sanctuary
Why it stands out:
This is not a housing estate.
It’s a landed sovereignty zone.
Location:
Gelang Patah (direct Second Link access via private interchange)
Property Types:
Large-plot villas, estates, equestrian homes
The 2026 Edge:
Post-2024, buyers here are not optimizing yield. They are optimizing:
- Privacy
- Food security
- Energy independence
Plots are large enough for solar arrays, gardens, and true self-sufficiency—a rare asset in modern Asia.
4. Sunway City Iskandar Puteri – The Self-Sustaining Suburb
Why it stands out:
A true city-within-a-city by Sunway.
Location:
≈5 minutes to Second Link
Key Areas:
Sunway Lenang Heights, Sunway Avaneer
The 2026 Edge:
With its own international school, retail, and healthcare ecosystem, Sunway City has effectively become a suburb of Jurong.
Minimal dependency on external townships = resilience.
5. Eco Spring / Eco Summer – The European Classic
Why it stands out:
Distinctive Black & White colonial architecture with strong curb appeal.
Location:
Tebrau (≈25 minutes to Woodlands Causeway)
The 2026 Edge:
New highway links completed in late 2025 quietly compressed commute times, re-rating this area overnight.
This is a style-driven enclave that ages well—especially with Singaporeans who value aesthetics and space over proximity.
6. Mount Austin / Austin Heights – The Vibrant Core
Why it stands out:
Lifestyle density.
The 2026 Edge:
Often described as the Holland Village of Johor, this area combines:
- Landed homes
- Top-tier cafes
- Water parks
- Nightlife
Favored by younger Singaporean founders and digital operators, which drives both capital appreciation and rental demand.
7. East Ledang – The Legacy Estate
Why it stands out:
One of Iskandar’s earliest premium landed developments.
The 2026 Edge:
Because it’s not “new,” resale opportunities often trade below replacement cost.
You get:
- Larger built-ups
- Wider roads
- Mature landscaping
At prices lower than newer Eco developments.
This is a value-for-space arbitrage.
8. Setia Tropika – The Commuter’s Fortress
Why it stands out:
Directly fronting the North–South Highway.
The 2026 Edge:
Home to the KDN (Ministry of Home Affairs) complex, which brings:
- Higher security
- Better maintenance
- Strong administrative oversight
A favorite for buyers who prioritize safety and commute reliability over branding.
9. Seri Austin – The Quiet Compounder
Why it stands out:
Health-focused, park-centric township planning.
The 2026 Edge:
Often overlooked—but consistently delivers 20% more land area for the same budget as Mount Austin.
This is where value accumulates quietly, without hype.
10. Puteri Harbour (Landed Villas) – The Waterfront Hedge
Why it stands out:
Johor’s answer to Sentosa Cove.
The 2026 Edge:
With the Ferry Terminal offering direct links to Singapore (Batavia Coast), commuting by sea is no longer theoretical.
This area appeals to:
- Ultra-high-end lifestyle buyers
- Retirees
- Capital preservation plays
At a fraction of Singapore’s waterfront pricing.
Landed vs. Condo: 2026 Reality Check
| Feature | Landed (Iskandar Puteri) | Condo (JB City Centre) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical Entry | RM 800k – RM 2.5M | RM 500k – RM 1.2M |
| Primary Use | Family / Legacy / Security | Commute / Yield |
| Supply Dynamics | Fixed & Scarce | Expanding |
| Period 9 Value | Maximum | Moderate |
The Frosty Landed Strategy (Most Miss This)
If you’re buying landed in 2026:
Avoid standard terraces
Focus on Cluster Houses or Semi-Ds
Why?
- Cluster houses feel like Semi-Ds
- They attract expat tenants more easily
- Pricing is closer to terraces, but resale liquidity is far stronger
This single choice often determines whether your asset compounds—or stagnates.
Final Take
Condos benefit from speed.
Landed property benefits from scarcity.
In Period 9, the winners are not just those who move fast—but those who own space when everyone else runs out of it.
