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Singaporeans are too used to super expensive and small condos in SG. Some could be overwhelmed by landed houses as they don't know how to maintain such huge areas. So when they realized they could buy a condo in Danga Bay, Forest City and Medini for a fraction of what they could get in SG, they...

I heard it mentioned b4 at least 10 years to settle for Marina Bay. This article says 20 years but not sure if it is referring to Marina area. http://www.wildsingapore.com/news/20070304/070309-5.htm Apparently, it is possible for reclaimed land to sink, like Tokyo airport. For Country...

How long did Putrajaya take to develop? I think KL is more "happening" as it is the capital and financial capital of Malaysia. Not sure how much "effort" they will put in Johor. Maybe it's about time. ha...

Yes. People often forget abt waiting and queuing time. Brochures often quote "15 mins to CIQ" but it's not that simple! :) SG to KL by air is about 45 mins. But the immigration, security checks, waiting to take off and landing, etc are a pain and add to the whole journey time. So for RTS...

Means properties around those areas may HUAT?

Like it or not, looks like it is starting on a positive note. Be prepared in the coming weeks and months, many agents and marketers will start using HSR as a reason for saying you should invest in Iskandar properties! Especially those in the Nusajaya region. Let's see if there is any...

Even with ABSD, Singaporeans and foreigners are willing to pay! The interest in new property launches in Singapore is still considered strong despite the cooling measures. This baffles me. Are people so rich? Maybe if there is a recession and owners start losing jobs, we might see lots of...

I think location and type of housing matter too. In recent years, it's become expensive already. It's mainly the foreigners buying. The moment they opened the floodgates for the China buyers to "infest" Iskandar, the problem of oversupply and sky high prices set in. I'm not optimistic about...

As mentioned in my other post, RM1.5k or about S$500 gets one a nice landed house with garden or a 2-bedroom fully furnished move in condo. If i need to stay in Iskandar for whatever reason, it's a no brainer to rent. Landlords in Johor are the ones who have to bear the long term risks...

Bad mistake. As xebay11 said, you can slowly wait. :) Imagine you're a tenant. Will you rent such a place when there are 1000 other choices fully furnished for cheap rental? Anyway, rental in Iskandar is not worth it IMHO. For RM1.5k a month, you can get a nice landed with garden. Who wants...

Pretend to try out only. She just went there to eat and shop almost every week. Became a pointless affair. Like doing it for the sake of it. Also very tiring. Each single trip at least 1.5 to 2 hours.

Not sure how far it will stretch.... I doubt RTS will change much. There are already direct buses and trains into Johor now. If Singaporeans are interested, they will have already used these modes of transportation. RTS will just be another option. Maybe just slightly more will go to JB? But...

Billions of 1MDB money gone just like that and Najib says he didn't take it. It's some donation from UAE? :) After that, we suddenly heard he sacked his own ministers! So what is a piece of contract in Malaysia? It's just a piece of paper indeed! :D

Ha... Yup. Agree. I heard a Singapore woman bought CG Danga Bay condo for investment. After realising it might be impossible to find rental and there is likely no capital appreciation due to the oversupply, she changed her tactic and now decides to treat it as a holiday home. For 5...

When one is rich, analysing how money is spent makes little sense. Basically, one can buy almost anything without worrying or considering if it is worth it. My colleague's rich dad works in the oil industry which he set up on his own over decades. When his sons got married, he bought for them...

What trains? :D

I thought air-cons are standard fittings by the condo developer. So the huge fat trunking at side was from them? I've seen this "design" in another upcoming condo still building. This may be the norm for some condo projects in Johor!

Surprisingly, this kitchen from the Sky Executive Suites condo looks very old fashioned. Like SG's HDB flat in the '80s. Do Johor condos generally look like that? I thought Sky Exec is supposed to be a more luxurious condo costing RM640 psf or so. Was shocked to see this huge ugly trunking...

Ya man.... Can tell you're definitely not invested in Medini! :) It will take decades for the place to move. Some Medini buyers cheer at the slightest news. Like WOW.. The well-known China company Huawei is there! WOW.... Pinewood Studio (UK version of Hollywood) is ALREADY there. WOW... some...

I thought condos are easier to maintain because they are smaller and owners pay maintenance fees? Landed is so much bigger in size. You got to take care of the grass, roof, water leaking, etc. Easier for break-ins also.