Axis @ Causewayz Square vs R&F Princess Cove Phase 3: Which Johor Bahru City Centre New Launch Suits You? (2026)

Same area, similar budget — compared line by line by Henry Tan

Quick answer

Axis @ Causewayz Square starts from RM 593K with built-ups of 366–592 sq ft, while R&F Princess Cove Phase 3 starts from RM 626K with 558–1,555 sq ft. Axis @ Causewayz Square targets completion around 2030, R&F Princess Cove Phase 3 around 2029. Axis @ Causewayz Square tends to suit Investors and cross-border workers wanting a compact, freehold unit beside CIQ and JB Sentral, plus singles or couples…. R&F Princess Cove Phase 3 tends to suit Singapore-linked buyers and cross-border commuters who value walkable CIQ and RTS access, and investors comfortable hol….

Side by side

	Axis @ Causewayz Square	R&F Princess Cove Phase 3
Entry price	RM 593K	RM 626K
Price range	RM 593K – RM 927K	RM 626K – RM 2.54M
Built-up	366–592 sq ft	558–1,555 sq ft
Bedrooms	1–2	1–4
Tenure	Freehold	Freehold
Total units	—	4385
Density	high	high
Completion	2030	2029
Maintenance	RM 0.36 psf	—

Who each one suits

Choose Axis @ Causewayz Square if you are…

Investors and cross-border workers wanting a compact, freehold unit beside CIQ and JB Sentral, plus singles or couples after a low-maintenance JB city base

Think twice if: Avoid if buyer needs stable defensive holding.

“Pure JB CIQ positioning play tied heavily to cross-border worker and Singapore-driven demand flows.” — Henry

Choose R&F Princess Cove Phase 3 if you are…

Singapore-linked buyers and cross-border commuters who value walkable CIQ and RTS access, and investors comfortable holding through a 2029 completion

Think twice if: You need to move in soon (VP target 2029), want residential utility tariffs (commercial title), or dislike competing with a large existing resale pool in the same develo….

“Real, not promised, connectivity: the CIQ bridge exists and the RTS terminal is walkable.” — Henry

Frequently asked

Which is cheaper, Axis @ Causewayz Square or R&F Princess Cove Phase 3?

Axis @ Causewayz Square has the lower entry at RM 593K versus R&F Princess Cove Phase 3 at RM 626K. Both are in Johor Bahru City Centre; pricing moves with package updates, so confirm the latest figures with Henry.

Which completes first, Axis @ Causewayz Square or R&F Princess Cove Phase 3?

R&F Princess Cove Phase 3 is targeted earlier (2029 vs 2030). Dates are indicative until the developer confirms.

Is Axis @ Causewayz Square or R&F Princess Cove Phase 3 better for investment?

For Axis @ Causewayz Square: Walkability to CIQ and JB Sentral supports a commuter-tenant rental story, but with compact 366 to 592 sq ft units, yield depends on the entry price you secure and deman… For R&F Princess Cove Phase 3: Pricing is built on RTS proximity. Weigh the entry gap (RM 593K vs RM 626K) against realistic rental for Johor Bahru City Centre before deciding.

Can I view Axis @ Causewayz Square and R&F Princess Cove Phase 3 on the same day?

Usually yes — both are in Johor Bahru City Centre. Message Henry on WhatsApp and he'll line up back-to-back viewings and the current price lists for both.

Go deeper

Full Axis @ Causewayz Square review → Full R&F Princess Cove Phase 3 review → All Johor Bahru City Centre launches → Best in Johor Bahru City Centre (2026) →

💬 Ask Henry: which one, honestly?