Early retirement in JB

[Zelphon]

Just six month back still got lot of forumers here claim that RM1000/= psf condo cost almost a 4-5rm resale HDB is cheap because got ficilities must compare JB condo with SG condo. Tell them not worth it , cannot save money living in such condo , they wont belive . Now if add in all the tolls and VEP , become more expensive than Singapore , tell me which expat working in Singapore will rent from them ?

Well,

I bought a unit at R&F is to do that...
It is a way to monetise HDB in future by renting it out while staying in R&F.. in future if shit happens...
Walking distance to CIQ and reachable by public transport.. Hence all the tolls and VEP crap is avoided..
And it is FREEHOLD...

Essentially an exit strategy..

 

[malpaso]

Well,

I bought a unit at R&F is to do that...
It is a way to monetise HDB in future by renting it out while staying in R&F.. in future if shit happens...
Walking distance to CIQ and reachable by public transport.. Hence all the tolls and VEP crap is avoided..
And it is FREEHOLD...

Essentially an exit strategy..

Do you bike? That is essentially the best option if you do.
especailly if your HDB is in woodlands.

 

[freekazoid]

It's allowed. Study either side will have both pros and cons...to date...i dont see msian education produces cannot compete externally.

 

[Zelphon]

Do you bike? That is essentially the best option if you do.
especailly if your HDB is in woodlands.

No bike.. No car..
That is why I only pick R&F Princess Cove..

My mum got a terrace/something in Taman Daya..
Whole house rent out only RM 530 a month (excluding utilities) and always tenant run away without 1st informing us..
1st time lost 3 mths worth of rental..
Just happened again with this one and heard from neighbours that the whole house lights is turned on..
Wonder how much rental losses this time...

That is why I avoid buying properties that is not easily accessible for me...

Rental in malaysia is really headache one.
When tenant runs.. u won't able to locate them in Malaysia..

As I mentioned, rental is crap in Malaysia.. with the risks involved..
R&F on the plus side is easily accessible for me...

Rental or not, it serves a great purpose as exit strategy..

 

[cow138]

Yes Malaysia rental probably especially in Johor is horrendous.
It's quite difficult due to the over supply

 

[Frodo]

Yes Malaysia rental probably especially in Johor is horrendous.
It's quite difficult due to the over supply

So most likely what was bought for investments would need to change to own stay, everyday can choose where to stay over.:p

 

[malpaso]

So most likely what was bought for investments would need to change to own stay, everyday can choose where to stay over.:p

actually those who buy landed is for own stay and capital appreciation over long term. nobody in msia buy a landed for renting out, not worth it. condo is better for rental.
some people may rent their house just to get a little money back, for eg , they are posted overseas or something. they just want someone to stay in the house, rental cheap never mind!

 

[cow138]

Yup. I think with more expat clientele the rental rates for the more prestigious or unique development is getting pretty healthy returns.
So that's a good sign.
Hopefully the government will not kill this golden goose before it dies

 

[potter]

Can earn $ from those ppl without $?

 

[freedom]

Was just chatting with my mum....she says her paid-up hdb maisonette that she stays with my elder brother who is single , can rent out for S$3-4k a month. Was thinking if both of them stays with us in JB since we have 5 bedrooms, we will then have S$6-8k a mth which should be sufficient...I can save on paying her her allowance, taking it as rental but my hubby and brother have to agree first....

 

[Aisanbo]

Was trying to calculate living expenses in JB.
Below estimation is for two pax.
I know everybody may have different needs especially for entertainment and food, etc....but averagely speaking .....is it realistic ?
Did I miss out any major expenses ?

 

[malpaso]

Hopefully the government will not kill this golden goose before it dies

how do you know the goose has not already been slaughtered and served to the chinamen?

 

[malpaso]

Was just chatting with my mum....she says her paid-up hdb maisonette that she stays with my elder brother who is single , can rent out for S$3-4k a month. Was thinking if both of them stays with us in JB since we have 5 bedrooms, we will then have S$6-8k a mth which should be sufficient...I can save on paying her her allowance, taking it as rental but my hubby and brother have to agree first....

will she (mum) willing to move to jb? my mum won't.

 

[freedom]

will she (mum) willing to move to jb? my mum won't.

My mum says she does not mind but brother not keen ....

 

[freedom]

How about parents' allowance?

 

[freedom]

Was trying to calculate living expenses in JB.
Below estimation is for two pax.
I know everybody may have different needs especially for entertainment and food, etc....but averagely speaking .....is it realistic ?
Did I miss out any major expenses ?

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How about parents' allowance?

 

[bakkuttay]

My mum says she does not mind but brother not keen ....

limited public transport is not convenient and inconsistent for older folks.

depending location of property, daily small shopping and for food may not be easy.

personally, prefer older folks not to go out after sunset.

.

 

[freekazoid]

Was trying to calculate living expenses in JB.
Below estimation is for two pax.
I know everybody may have different needs especially for entertainment and food, etc....but averagely speaking .....is it realistic ?
Did I miss out any major expenses ?

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Car loan? Leisure shopping? Maintenance all type goods/services....change smart phone, change tv, change fridge, services like plumbing etc.

In general 8k is enough...

 

[snowbird]

limited public transport is not convenient and inconsistent for older folks.

depending location of property, daily small shopping and for food may not be easy.

personally, prefer older folks not to go out after sunset.

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Buy a used local car, its cheap and not expensive to maintain (low road tax, low insurance, no COE expiry, cheap petrol, no monthly parking etc.) and provides the convenience needed.

 

[bakkuttay]

Buy a used local car, its cheap and not expensive to maintain (low road tax, low insurance, no COE expiry, cheap petrol, no monthly parking etc.) and provides the convenience needed.

yes, car is a necessity in malaysia.
was actually referring to the older folks.