Living in JB 2 (Johore)

FHBH12 said:

wuqi256 said:

Okay, JB doesnt sound cheap 10 years down the road... It seems that your investments in JB are paying off. Malaysia is still very much more stable and promising than many countries now.

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Hi FHBH12, back then i shared as soon as i planted my flag there. I didn't wait and only start the forum now when things are taking off. I started on the same day i actually got the keys. There are many states and still (currently ignored) niches of Johore we can go to.

Kulai, Senai are but one of them. Even Pontian or Desaru would be nice one day.

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wuqi256 said:

FHBH12 said:

Hi FHBH12, back then i shared as soon as i planted my flag there. I didn't wait and only start the forum now when things are taking off. I started on the same day i actually got the keys. There are many states and still (currently ignored) niches of Johore we can go to.

Kulai, Senai are but one of them. Even Pontian or Desaru would be nice one day.

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Yup, I recall seeing your forum about 2 years back. It has been very educational.

I almost invested in JB about 6-7 years ago when there was a road show at Tampines mall. I was drooling but I was still a poor guy then and didnt dare to sink in with whatever savings I had. I recall a big bungalow was offered at around $300k MYR. With BH (and some others in Singapore), I am already very happy with what I have now because there are already some paper gains.

I suppose you have your investment strategies, but I recommend taking a breather before pumping in more money at riskier areas. Afterall global economy is still very fragile and Iskandar is only at the start of attracting more MNCs. Whether these MNCs survive and attract more talents to work in JB is still an open question.

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wuqi256 said:

This has long been overdue.

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curiouscat said:

Very nice.

My problem would be that view in February :-) Covered in white frozen water :-(

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FHBH12 said:

wuqi256 said:

Yup, I recall seeing your forum about 2 years back. It has been very educational.

I almost invested in JB about 6-7 years ago when there was a road show at Tampines mall. I was drooling but I was still a poor guy then and didnt dare to sink in with whatever savings I had. I recall a big bungalow was offered at around $300k MYR. With BH (and some others in Singapore), I am already very happy with what I have now because there are already some paper gains.

I suppose you have your investment strategies, but I recommend taking a breather before pumping in more money at riskier areas. Afterall global economy is still very fragile and Iskandar is only at the start of attracting more MNCs. Whether these MNCs survive and attract more talents to work in JB is still an open question.

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Thanks, started this about 4 years back now, before that JB was a strict no no though in my teens I used to come with my gf a lot to visit. Definitely, those areas are still mainly for own stays, been repeating this to death. Buy for own stay and then only buy for investment if one still has the ability to. Else, buy within ones means and buy the largest one can reasonably afford. Don't buy the smallest as one may then need to upgrade or need more space later on be it relatives, aged parents or kids.

You can always rent out extra rooms/wings/floors but you can't keep squeezing more and more.

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crystal_tiong said:

nice one! : )

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wuqi256 said:

This has long been overdue.

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Jackbcryan said:

Generally pretty hard to retire here unless you have at least $3 million in CPF and cash. I came here as a skilled worker. An Engineer at 38, did 4 years of postgrad studies in a New York University. Took my own sweet time because I really was looking to work in the US then and if you are a postgrad student you had a right to apply for jobs. Didnt get one. Suffered through 1.2 years as a laborer in an Aluminum factory. Imagine a laborer with a MSc cert in Toronto, Ontario. Finally landed the big job that brought me to interior BC. That's the kind of sacrifice you can expect. Expended $200 K SGD during my postgrad years. A job equal to what a professional is getting in Singapore aren't easy to come by. Here they believe in working your way from the bottom. Plus they are very myopic in terms of qualifications. Certs are treasured in this order: Canadian, American, Other English speaking western certs, Others. Only the first two are easily recognised by the average Human Resource person. Here's a pic of the scenery from my balcony. Here they call a balcony a patio or deck.View attachment 5811

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wuqi256 said:

horizonhills said:

It is quite common for them to ask after tenancy agreement, as much as possible, i try to fulfill such requests including rewiring or adding of water heaters in the back room or kitchen toilet, etc. I even put in solar film, etc towards the end of a lease when the tenants asked for it.

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Dear all,

Just to share what happened to our search for a rental house in jiu hu in e end:

We talked to the agent, she talked to her landlord and landlord said not possible.

Actually, our point to ask was on a 2 folds: cos e additional items will also value add to the house
However, we also understand since we did not bargain and happily agree to what was on the table
that is stupid on our ends so we bo bian have to accept and asked her to ask her landlord

if we can renovate e house w e additional items on our own expenses
She said welcome.

Thats probably end of our story. But at least, the agent, not so bad, she did help us to ask but was rejected as expected...

Went for furniture search today at Hup Lee at Taman Nusa Bestari, think this was recommended in the forum, finally found the place. But think it was not our day again, a young Msian ch lady was in the shop, but we can feel she didnt feel like serving us right
and cannot be bothered with us attitude... i was quite keen in the sofa set and e wardrobe set which cost 3299 and 4299.
Wonder if Singaporeans are being pai chi in JB? or just my luck again....or e items bought too little for them to earn??

So far, we met Msian agents here and they are more enthu to serve us. of course, agents earn comm directly fr us so more enthu this one we can understand.
Hope the stay in 9-hu would be a one though

Till there

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FamMH said:

U still can get a 5-room flat in Singapore - Woodlands ($450k - $550k)

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Jackbcryan said:

Generally pretty hard to retire here unless you have at least $3 million in CPF and cash. I came here as a skilled worker. An Engineer at 38, did 4 years of postgrad studies in a New York University. Took my own sweet time because I really was looking to work in the US then and if you are a postgrad student you had a right to apply for jobs. Didnt get one. Suffered through 1.2 years as a laborer in an Aluminum factory. Imagine a laborer with a MSc cert in Toronto, Ontario. Finally landed the big job that brought me to interior BC. That's the kind of sacrifice you can expect. Expended $200 K SGD during my postgrad years. A job equal to what a professional is getting in Singapore aren't easy to come by. Here they believe in working your way from the bottom. Plus they are very myopic in terms of qualifications. Certs are treasured in this order: Canadian, American, Other English speaking western certs, Others. Only the first two are easily recognised by the average Human Resource person. Here's a pic of the scenery from my balcony. Here they call a balcony a patio or deck.View attachment 5811

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FHBH12 said:

wuqi256 said:

Agree, the plans for the "Japanese" invasion has been finally revealed the last few months. Slowly but surely, they are coming.[/QUOT

U mean Jap r coming to Malaysia? More than Singaporeans?

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U can see many of the Japs even at Aeon BI. Had lunch there and saw a grp of japs. This time round they dont need bicycles but its an 'invasion' nonetheless ..they are raiding properties in jb like hotcakes..

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Narmi said:

FHBH12 said:

U can see many of the Japs even at Aeon BI. Had lunch there and saw a grp of japs. This time round they dont need bicycles but its an 'invasion' nonetheless ..they are raiding properties in jb like hotcakes..

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That is interesting. I din really have time to shop at Bt Indah. It has been touch and go affair so far to settle my property stuffs. Having a Japanese Samurai neighbor will be fun and helps to boost security. At worse they Kamikaze with the burglars.

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FHBH12 said:

Narmi said:

That is interesting. I din really have time to shop at Bt Indah. It has been touch and go affair so far to settle my property stuffs. Having a Japanese Samurai neighbor will be fun and helps to boost security. At worse they Kamikaze with the burglars.

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Could also be Yakuza, if you see lots of "beautiful" tatts..

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vincentck said:

Wow, so many professional brands coming out. I've only heard of Bose, Denon, Onkyo and Yamaha... for my AV room, i was only thinking of Sony, Samsung, etc. Looks like more research is needed to get a decent brand that is long-lasting. My cousin in Australia installed the wiring for a 7.1 system into his plaster ceiling, so it looks tidy, etc.

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melodysoul said:

wuqi256 said:

Dear all,

Just to share what happened to our search for a rental house in jiu hu in e end:

We talked to the agent, she talked to her landlord and landlord said not possible.

Actually, our point to ask was on a 2 folds: cos e additional items will also value add to the house
However, we also understand since we did not bargain and happily agree to what was on the table
that is stupid on our ends so we bo bian have to accept and asked her to ask her landlord

if we can renovate e house w e additional items on our own expenses
She said welcome.

Thats probably end of our story. But at least, the agent, not so bad, she did help us to ask but was rejected as expected...

Went for furniture search today at Hup Lee at Taman Nusa Bestari, think this was recommended in the forum, finally found the place. But think it was not our day again, a young Msian ch lady was in the shop, but we can feel she didnt feel like serving us right
and cannot be bothered with us attitude... i was quite keen in the sofa set and e wardrobe set which cost 3299 and 4299.
Wonder if Singaporeans are being pai chi in JB? or just my luck again....or e items bought too little for them to earn??

So far, we met Msian agents here and they are more enthu to serve us. of course, agents earn comm directly fr us so more enthu this one we can understand.
Hope the stay in 9-hu would be a one though

Till there

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Sanur said:

Sorry, what's 7.1 system in plaster ceiling?? Is it sort of invisible speaker?

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Jackbcryan said:

Generally pretty hard to retire here unless you have at least $3 million in CPF and cash. I came here as a skilled worker. An Engineer at 38, did 4 years of postgrad studies in a New York University. Took my own sweet time because I really was looking to work in the US then and if you are a postgrad student you had a right to apply for jobs. Didnt get one. Suffered through 1.2 years as a laborer in an Aluminum factory. Imagine a laborer with a MSc cert in Toronto, Ontario. Finally landed the big job that brought me to interior BC. That's the kind of sacrifice you can expect. Expended $200 K SGD during my postgrad years. A job equal to what a professional is getting in Singapore aren't easy to come by. Here they believe in working your way from the bottom. Plus they are very myopic in terms of qualifications. Certs are treasured in this order: Canadian, American, Other English speaking western certs, Others. Only the first two are easily recognised by the average Human Resource person. Here's a pic of the scenery from my balcony. Here they call a balcony a patio or deck.

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