wahh.. why don't dare walk to the balcony??
btw, you bought your Iskandar property for own stay or investment?
The noise from CTE is just too much, that's why.
It's just too fake if I say I bought not for investment at all, but definitely not the first priority. The first priority was to find a place to stay in the future when I retire, with my own set of criteria,
1. I can afford it easily without breaking a sweat. Sgd 200 + k is ok.
2. High up to avoid the bugs and humidity, as I like to feel comfortable without air con. Very quiet with unblocked view and away from main highway and HTC. I cannot stand the noise of traffic.
3. Not too big as generally will be just my small family staying there. Low maintenance is the key. I have not interest to keep plants, just got interest to look at them.
4. Single storey as I may have problem climbing up and down when too old.
5. Near to water and nature, within walking distance for me to practice taiji and walk.
6. Lively place with kids in the community to avoid feeling like living in an old folks home.
7. Close to sg so I can take a bus back to utilise my medishield and visit friends.
8. Condo facilities like swimming pool, gym and rooftop garden will be nice.
9. When retired, rent out hdb, collect cpf life and live in style till its time to turn to dust. Whatever is left will be for my kid.
The above are main considerations, the rest like capital appreciation is of course welcomed, but my timeline is 10 years minimum. Having said that, to find a condo that fits the above criteria is also not easy.