Living in JB 2 (Johore)

[FHBH12]

I just bought a house at Bestari. Only planning to use it as a weekend house. It is a very major decision to make if it is going to affect the kids everyday.

 

[iceblue]

U need to transfer them to schools in either woodlands, yishun or sembawang, then u can call entury bus to pick them up from yr place in JB and they will bring them back safely from school. Cost only Rm 350 depending area.. If they go morning session they have to wake up quite early, it's a sacrifice the kids have to go tru but weekend we have to bring them out and give them a good meal or movie as reward, at least we can have a bigger house in MY and enjoy and cheap food, almost everything is cheap compare to SG!
Chicken rice at Garden by the Bay $20 bucks! Pure ridicule !
http://centurybus.com.my/htm/aboutus.html

Yes totally agree with your thoughts. Thanks for the information, really helpful.

 

[iceblue]

If you are really hard-pressed to save costs and your children can manage their time well, then prob this is the way to go. If not, I would prefer my children to save transportation time.

Thanks for your valueable input - greatly appreciate it.

 

[Arowana88]

I just bought a house at Bestari. Only planning to use it as a weekend house. It is a very major decision to make if it is going to affect the kids everyday.

Oic, my kid go afternoon session so not too bad, another one just near to my place J4. Maybe can carpool if kaki here brings kids to woodlands school when they go morning session.

 

[Arowana88]

Went to taman laguna, semi looks big and nice. 45 x 100 ft. Very nice !

But on the way in saw some houses nearby dun know who staying there?

 

[FHBH12]

The plan is a little ambitious. JB needs a commercial center to attract big companies to set up HQ there to support the high-end offices and luxurious residential units. I stick with Bukit Indah/Bestari area for the moment as they are proven.

 

[bbbear]

yes.. i saw the big downlight.. squarish one.. <RM100.. hahaha..

 

[Arowana88]

yes.. i saw the big downlight.. squarish one.. <RM100.. hahaha..

Mine not down light. Normal light led light...

 

[nickyu]

Went to taman laguna, semi looks big and nice. 45 x 100 ft. Very nice !

But on the way in saw some houses nearby dun know who staying there?

Yes, indeed a nice house but price alittle steep at RM1.3mil for standard lot but buildup is huge at 4000+sf, gd for big family..oh ya the ID for the show house is gd..just love the design

 

[Arowana88]

Yes, indeed a nice house but price alittle steep at RM1.3mil for standard lot but buildup is huge at 4000+sf, gd for big family..oh ya the ID for the show house is gd..just love the design

If they make new units for me with the same design for the show unit for 1.3m then I will definitely vest it!

 

[Funds Transfer]

Went to taman laguna, semi looks big and nice. 45 x 100 ft. Very nice !

But on the way in saw some houses nearby dun know who staying there?

Laguna is also strategically located. Very near to Causeway and right across Singapore. I think the signal from Singapore telcos can be received quite well too.

 

[Arowana88]

Laguna is also strategically located. Very near to Causeway and right across Singapore. I think the signal from Singapore telcos can be received quite well too.

It's the best location, 1 st exit from coastal highway! 1st phase cheap, 2nd phase still ok la, 3 phase... Tiger opens its mouth Liao!

 

[nickyu]

If they make new units for me with the same design for the show unit for 1.3m then I will definitely vest it!

Haha...definately good buy if they selling the show house unit at 1.3m...the extra land on the side is huge

 

[Funds Transfer]

It's the best location, 1 st exit from coastal highway! 1st phase cheap, 2nd phase still ok la, 3 phase... Tiger opens its mouth Liao!

I guess it would good for those selling the earlier phases in the secondary market. Easily for a profit of 50% or more. :o

 

[melodysoul]

Dear all,

We are newbies here.

Have been considering to stay in JB the past 2-3 years.

This year finally meet the MOP for my own flat hence can rent out and thinking to rent a house in Bukit Indah (seems quite popular).

We went for house viewing at Sertia Tropika and saw a house we like (3rd house) and the agent says owner renting 2.1K (unfurnished).

Negotiated for 1.9K

The agent told us got someone wanna offer

Hence, we have to make the decision fast.

Can ask if 1.9K RM is the average price there for unfurnished new house? Owner be putting up aircons, fans, heater in all bed rooms and the kitchen cabinets,

Any advise from the seniors here?

Thank you very much

 

[rw6akr]

I do remember that someone posted a link for checking property transactions details in Malaysia. Can anyone remind me that?

 

[kopikong99]

Dear all,

We are newbies here.

Have been considering to stay in JB the past 2-3 years.

This year finally meet the MOP for my own flat hence can rent out and thinking to rent a house in Bukit Indah (seems quite popular).

We went for house viewing at Sertia Tropika and saw a house we like (3rd house) and the agent says owner renting 2.1K (unfurnished).

Negotiated for 1.9K

The agent told us got someone wanna offer

Hence, we have to make the decision fast.

Can ask if 1.9K RM is the average price there for unfurnished new house? Owner be putting up aircons, fans, heater in all bed rooms and the kitchen cabinets,

Any advise from the seniors here?

Thank you very much

This website (link below) is popular and you can see what is the rental asking generally from here.

http://www.mudah.my/Johore/Houses-for-sale-2040?o=10&st=u&sp=1

 

[ginfreely]

Haha, entertainment knows no boundaries.

But there are already small casinos existing in PH all these while and with the roaring success of Singapore's IRs, many are jumping on the bandwagon.

Apart from PH, TW is also looking to site a casino resort on Matsu and the residents recently voted in favour of the establishment of a large scale gambling joint.

The world loves quick money.

I remember last time Taiwan voted against casino, so was curious and did a google. Seem that Mazu residents - few thousand voters only - voted in favour of casino for money and development.

The Mazu residents will get monthly subsidy from the casino company of NT$18k per month after first year of casino operation and if profit reach certain level - NT$80k per month in the 5th year. The casino company also promised to build an international airport, college town and a causeway linking to neighboring island.

So unlike SG citizens who don't even get to vote against casino and only get the social ills and no compensation from the casino companies. No wonder the casinos in SG all make big profit and heard that MBS going to recoup their $5 billion investment by end of the year!

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2012/07/08/2003537221

 

[ginfreely]

Mine is square shape and with many led in it, once turn on very bright. Looks like toilet light round type diameter around 15 cm, very bright and nice Rm 100 only. Can last very long, not so hot also, once turn on, no blinking straight away on simultaneously! Energy saving also. U guys should change some lighting to LED also.....

I bought one LED light bulb from a kiosk in Aeon Bukit Indah. The brand is Mango, price Rm38 for 7W round bulb. Not bad, quite bright and few months already no problem.

 

[crystal_tiong]

Dear all,

We are newbies here.

Have been considering to stay in JB the past 2-3 years.

This year finally meet the MOP for my own flat hence can rent out and thinking to rent a house in Bukit Indah (seems quite popular).

We went for house viewing at Sertia Tropika and saw a house we like (3rd house) and the agent says owner renting 2.1K (unfurnished).

Negotiated for 1.9K

The agent told us got someone wanna offer

Hence, we have to make the decision fast.

Can ask if 1.9K RM is the average price there for unfurnished new house? Owner be putting up aircons, fans, heater in all bed rooms and the kitchen cabinets,

Any advise from the seniors here?

Thank you very much

I saw in setia tropica fb , fully furnished is only 1.6k.
I am using iPad n can't copy e link over.