Living in JB

[arsenal]

was using the coastal highway earlier, I did notice an opening through the barriers to continue on at the bukit indah exit. I also saw a car or two continuing up the bridge onwards. and i was just wondering if its 'soft launch'...

Hope the bridge is complete and no car will drop off any uncompleted part...

When I was a young boy, I sneaked out early in the morning one today with my neighbours and we cycled up the incomplete ECP.. One the way down, the momentum was so fast that some of us fell off the bicycles and bleed badly.. We played hide and seek with our parents until the wound recover...

 

[kaeel]

Hi guys,

I am selling my Semi-D at Nusa Idaman. It's a 2.5 story. (with basement, 40 X 80) Fantastic layout but I am selling this house because I am in need of money for studies for my children. It's in the heliconia precinct. IIRC, there are only 20 of such units. Just behind Horizon Hills. The unit is facing the lush greenery and there quite a vast amount of land to utilize although it's not a corner unit. There is also lifetime membership to Horizon Hills facilities. That's just one of the perks I can rmb off hand. From what I know, Units in heliconia are fully sold. If you're interested, please drop me a msg. I am not able to upload pictures yet as I am yet to go down to take this weekend.

I had no regrets buying this house, it's still being built. My only regret is that I did not give some thought for my children studies before buying this house... If interested, pls pm me.

I bought it at RM7XX XXX. Am willing to go lower than the price I bought for and I believe my loss is your gain in this case....

Thank you.

 

[euphony]

Hope the bridge is complete and no car will drop off any uncompleted part...

When I was a young boy, I sneaked out early in the morning one today with my neighbours and we cycled up the incomplete ECP.. One the way down, the momentum was so fast that some of us fell off the bicycles and bleed badly.. We played hide and seek with our parents until the wound recover...

0.o right killed my curiosity, better safe than sorry hurhur.

 

[euphony]

engaged this mover that can shift within JB today. They charged me RM300 and was relatively good though not SG std. propackers quoted RM1400, i dropped my jaw. 2 very honest and friendly malay guys. Heads up for rafflestiger as I remember you asked sometime back. caveat though is you have to be able to speak malay.

 

[ginfreely]

AWAS - CAUTION.

BAHAYA - DANGER.

RM154.40 - Satu Ratus Lima Puluh Empat Ringgit Empat Puluh Sen.

Oic, thanks alot!

 

[ginfreely]

wow very good for kids play hide and seek can take the whole day as there's just too many places to hide.

Yeah so much open space both in the house and outside, but don't know how they do the cleaning though, no maid in sight!

 

[ginfreely]

From HH's exit, I drove into Coaster Highway illegally and headed towards Nusajaya. On the Coaster highway, you'll see that the road further ahead has been blocked, preventing access to Nusajaya.

Access to Nusajaya? You mean Horizon hills is not located in Nusajaya? I thought HH address is already Nusajaya?

 

[limmcd]

Just curious, has anyone been to the Horizon Residence Tower B launch. I wonder how much they are selling the units in tower B.

400k+
cheaper than skyloft by 20%.
I'm one of those lucky early birds which got a few-high floor units at Tower A & B for 350k+

 

[limmcd]

That's what I believe in too. We have so much time to invest in Iskandar ahead of others and make the most profit out of it(in terms of percentage) simply because people, Singaporeans and Malaysians alike, do not believe in the capability and follow-thru effort of the Malaysian Government.

Since last year, judging from the cumulative investments into Iskandar(especially Nusajaya) and the Malaysian Government's effort and funding to improve in areas like Public safety(Police Dept), infrastrutures(eg. multi billion ringgit highways and State Admin Centre etc), publicity of Iskandar Region etc etc. My own view since then is that there is a much much higher chance for Nusajaya(I dare not say the whole of Iskandar) to be a success than to fail.

What I think is the same as you guys, which is - As Nusajaya develops and safety of the region improves, more Singaporeans and Malaysians(even those from say KL and Penang) will slowly get to know about Nusajaya and visit the tourist attractions located in Nusajaya(Like Legoland, Indoor theme park, LifeStyle Mall etc). They will finally see for themselves that this place is indeed a very nice place in Malaysia to 'Live, Work and Play'. In fact, being a totally brand new city built with careful planning, it might even be the nicest city in the whole of Malaysia. By that time(2012 tipping point), not just Singaporeans but even richer Malaysians themselves would want to have a piece of the best which their own country has to offer, even if it's just a weekend home.

Many of my friends who are businessmen in JB and can afford to invest in a few properties with their pocket money have not even visited Nusajaya yet. Why? Simply because they have the same mindset as Singaporeans in terms of the capabilities of their own Government. So rest assure that many people, even Malaysians in Johor Bahru, haven't even seen Nusajaya yet, let alone rich Malaysians from all over the country.

Oh yah I've met a Malaysian couple(both working in Sg) at the launch of Impiana Condo outside East Ledang last Sunday. They have a weekend home in Leisure Farm for the past 3 years and only just found out about Nusajaya's progress very recently(or maybe they didn't bother to find out about Nusajaya until recent happenings and publicity). They were at the launch for investment opportunity in Nusajaya's properties. When I asked them whether or not they have visited the beautiful Kota Iskandar and Puteri Harbour, their answer was, 'Where is that??'.

Luckily for us, there's the capable PM Najib, the man who walks the talk, the man of action.

Again, do not get upset for those who missed the "boat"...
I bought a couple of Ujana condos for RM330/sqft. Now, how much is Impiana Condo cost? Feel free to find out yourself.
I've heavily invested in Horizon Residence Condos too as it is the cheapest & have good investment prospect.

 

[Aisanbo]

The Seeds condo by Sutera Utama seems so much more value. Any bros buying into it? It is just north of bukit indah and near to Sutera Mall. But I would say its more targeted to the Chinese community than expats.

 

[limmcd]

The Seeds condo by Sutera Utama seems so much more value. Any bros buying into it? It is just north of bukit indah and near to Sutera Mall. But I would say its more targeted to the Chinese community than expats.

Traffic might be a big problem in the future. It does not have clear cut access to Coastal highway, as many traffic lights towards Sutera, Nusa Bestari then Bukit Indah.
The only advantages will be the nearby international school & shoplots at Sutera Mall.
But I do like their signage of using 'Green' concept to attract buyers. However, the actual design of the unit(using town house concept) is not up to standard. Better drop by and see for yourself. Even the existing townhouses like Nusa Villa, are better than it. just my view, no offense pls.

 

[limmcd]

Nusajaya - Kota Iskandar...
It is a matter of time, Bukit Indah, Perling, Nusa BESTARI will be under Nusajaya territory.

 

[tansi]

wow very good for kids play hide and seek can take the whole day as there's just too many places to hide.

for folks growing up in cities, we may not be aware of creatures living in their natural habitat. residential areas built on recently cleared forest or plantation may find snakes etc., especially those near the verge of greens. my neighbor found a snake crawling to his doorstep one evening. I discovered twice a toad squatting inside my walking shoes left at the entrance of my hse; perhaps it finds warmth and moisture comfortable. During a morning walk around the precinct, i came across a snake crawling across the road. it raised its nasty head, bared its fangs before crawling back to the grass. All the incidents happened early in the morning or in the evening. May be the creatures would avoid sunny heat by staying in shallows.

 

[checkers]

for folks growing up in cities, we may not be aware of creatures living in their natural habitat. residential areas built on recently cleared forest or plantation may find snakes etc., especially those near the verge of greens. my neighbor found a snake crawling to his doorstep one evening. I discovered twice a toad squatting inside my walking shoes left at the entrance of my hse; perhaps it finds warmth and moisture comfortable. During a morning walk around the precinct, i came across a snake crawling across the road. it raised its nasty head, bared its fangs before crawling back to the grass. All the incidents happened early in the morning or in the evening. May be the creatures would avoid sunny heat by staying in shallows.

not forgetting monkeys and squirrels too... i spotted them at one of the developments

 

[Investor]

Access to Nusajaya? You mean Horizon hills is not located in Nusajaya? I thought HH address is already Nusajaya?

Yes Horizon Hills Residences is part of Nusajaya City.

I was talking about the road signs along Coaster Highway.
If you drive along Coaster Highway, from Danga Bay towards Nusajaya. The road sign at the exit(interchange) to Horizon Hills states 'TMN Bukit Indah/TMN Nusa Idaman/Horizon Hills'. Another sign beside it states that further ahead will be 'Nusajaya/Gelang Patah/ Kota Iskandar'

The road sign at the next exit(interchange) states 'Kota Iskandar'. Another sign beside it states that further ahead will be 'Nusajaya/Gelang Patah/Pontian/Tuas/Kuala Lumpur'

If you continue to follow the road sign towards Nusajaya, it will lead you to Anjung Neighbourhood Centre which is outside East Ledang.

 

[cathylmg]

not forgetting monkeys and squirrels too... i spotted them at one of the developments

And also Chameleons. I found it on the tree infront of the house. Change colour real fast.

 

[arsenal]

And also Chameleons. I found it on the tree infront of the house. Change colour real fast.

I saw herons and sea birds.....in some of the prestincts...

 

[cleyeo]

Just next to Bestari Height is a river. I did walk by the river side few times during my visit to Bestari Height. You will see many types of birds and lizards. I am not sure about snake, but I do believe it is high chance to have snakes there. The river is so shallow, I think the water is just knee deep. Anyway, just play safe. If I can see snakes (few times) at Choa Chu Kang area, I think it will be more at JB.

now back to property. I went to view Kempas Height few days ago. The show unit with size 36" X 80" plus big garden is priced about RM600K. I think it is very good price. the only minus point is, it is surrounded by so non exclusive housing and not many ammenities around. The salesman told me the price come with 2 years golf membership at Star hill. No shopping mall, the nearest one will be sutera mall or tebrau jusco. As for the unit quality, it is considered very good. They use 80 by 80 tiles with parquet floor on the second floor.

 

[euphony]

I saw herons and sea birds.....in some of the prestincts...

continuing the list... I saw a bat yesterday. First time in my life!

 

[crystal_tiong]

Hi guys

U have any idea how govt able to check if we have overseas properties ?

I am thinking to buy a jb house now before the price getting higher and applying BTO with my mother.

Thanks