Recent content by mrbean

Thanks for the info bro Wuqi. On a separate note, does anyone in this forum own or know of anyone who owns a water home? There are a couple at Port Dickson managed by Nexis group. Last weekend they were in Singapore promoting The Hibiscus. Seem to have attractive rental returns if its to be...

Hi everyone here. For those who have bought landed houses in JB or other parts of Malaysia, I was wondering if any of you noticed installation of earth pits and lightning protection on the roof. For rooftop, its usually laid with copper or aluminium tapes at the perimeter. But if its metal roof...

Bro Wuqi, Thks for yr pointers. The 42x90 semi-d at Casa Almyra have a nice layout, that's why I was attracted. Nusa Duta, haven't seen yet. Only saw the web pics. Semi-ds going abt 800k now. Nusa Idaman, saw a thread on various issues buyers facing with developer, UEM. In the midst of getting...

Yes I noticed the waste treatment but it seems ok. Like a super large sump of some sort. Its nearer to the Perling houses and no odor problem. I guess will need to check out few more times if I am really keen. Bro Wuqi reported that the developer shortchanged the facilities that were...

Hi there. I posted an earlier message enquiring abt Casa Almyra but you may have missed it. You mentioned your neighbors curse abt that project. Care to elaborate what the issues are? Thanks in advance. Your thread has been most informative. Your pm is always full. You can pm me too.

Bro Wuqi, Thks for some of the answers. But I did not get the full picture. a) I am likely to take a subsale/resale unit so I won't be dealing with developer. Any recommendation for reliable lawyers is highly appreciated. b) mind elaborating what is the specific problem with Casa Almyra...

Hello everyone, I am about to take the plunge in JB. Need your advise on the following: a) for a 3000sq ft land/2200 sq ft built-up cluster at Gateway, is $650K considered reasonable in? b)) I have been advised the following costs: 1) house price 2) agent commission is 1% of house price...

Sorry.... It shoud be ....You have done much groundwork and......

I newly discovered this thread and it makes an interesting read on different perspectives for JB living. I am also contemplating to take the plunge, but intend to keeo the house for later retirement and pass it on to the children. Bro Wuqi256, I have not read all the pages .... cos there's...