Living in JB 2 (Johore)

[jasonjst]

Ohh bro, r u referring to the open burning in JB in general? I saw many Open burning everywhere in JB, but since the question was directly to the orang asli, it's possible but can also be caused by the developer's activities in the vicinity ...

Dont worry , should be temporily only . Once fully developed like other taman , where to find fire wood to burn ?

 

[abugumgum]

Bro and Sis if interested in Kia cars, can visit their showroom for promo (not sure what is it, more info call 012 766 2680):

Customer Day: Between 9th March to 11th March
Forte, Sorento, Rhondo.
K5 Optima test drive available (I am more keen to try this )
Free merchandise

15B Jalan Dato' Abdullah Tahir
80300 Johor Bahru
(Same stretch as New York Hotel)

There is a Yew's Cafe within the MAA Building. Can try their makan :p

 

[jasonjst]

Taman laguna only absorp legal fee for s&p. Think the greens was the same. What to do ...

I think Sutera Mall got sale launch by Sutera for Terraces , Clusters and Semi -D this week end . Can go there and kapo kapo , see what the pricing like and what wayang developers are doing.

 

[abugumgum]

Then u can't earn rebates from the cards ... Small amount but it all mount up

True, for long term, should consider sign up loyalty cards.

There are points for Esso (Smiles)

As for using cards payment, can use debit or credit cards issued by MY banks.
Otherwise, if using Singapore Banks issued Credit Cards, need to use the one with more than 5% cash rebates to justify the poorer exchange rate used by them.
Eg, Citibank Dividend MasterCard, Maybank Singapore Family And Friends Platinum Mastercard link.
This card recommended by a bro and it also earn 5% rebates for Grocery at the MY Tesco, Carrefour, Giant, Pacific Hypermart.

 

[DREAMorACTION]

At shell station, I always see this blue card called bonus link or something. And always have contest entry and many many points to win ... Remember my fren said that it's free application

True, for long term, should consider sign up loyalty cards.

There are points for Esso (Smiles)

As for using cards payment, can use debit or credit cards issued by MY banks.
Otherwise, if using Singapore Banks issued Credit Cards, need to use the one with more than 5% cash rebates to justify the poorer exchange rate used by them.
Eg, Citibank Dividend MasterCard, Maybank Singapore Family And Friends Platinum Mastercard link.
This card recommended by a bro and it also earn 5% rebates for Grocery at the MY Tesco, Carrefour, Giant, Pacific Hypermart.

 

[DREAMorACTION]

U stay so near, look for u for coffee?

This weekend, there is also a big pc fair at persada ...

I think Sutera Mall got sale launch by Sutera for Terraces , Clusters and Semi -D this week end . Can go there and kapo kapo , see what the pricing like and what wayang developers are doing.

 

[greddy88]

Currently almost everthing except 5 are absorbed by developer , however for new launch , developer are starting to pass some cost to buyer liao.
Also item 5 is rumours to go up very soon to 30K .
Bro , you mean direct from developer drying up ? Why need to go resale leh ?

looking at resale is just opening up my options...

 

[greddy88]

Taman laguna only absorp legal fee for s&p. Think the greens was the same. What to do ...

bro, so that means it doesn't make much difference in terms of the additional costs compared to developer/resale?
just now spoke to a friend.. he said i got to budget another RM100k (on average for 2 storey terraces) for reno.. walao eh... atm machine breaking down leow

 

[greddy88]

standard chartered xtrasaver card gives discount range from 7% to 15% petrol in pumped in sg and my, depend on your $$$ deposited with them. http://www.standardchartered.com.sg/personal-banking/deposits/xtrasaver/en/

when i use my card, i only pump those that enable me to diy. won't give them my card to swipe while i pump.. obvious reasons..

 

[DREAMorACTION]

Difference ar ... Erm, let me try

1) agent fees
2) different kind of experience dealing with resale vs developer. Developer can guide and educate us on the procedures for first time buyer like us. Private agent can also guide, but there is risk of being taken for a ride
3) need negotiation skill for resale
4) expect the unexpected in resale, like last Min pull out by seller etc. nonetheless, many success stories like bro teck etc.

Learned from here that a general rule of thumb is to set 10 to 15% Of house value for Reno.

bro, so that means it doesn't make much difference in terms of the additional costs compared to developer/resale?
just now spoke to a friend.. he said i got to budget another RM100k (on average for 2 storey terraces) for reno.. walao eh... atm machine breaking down leow

 

[DREAMorACTION]

In addition, for resale, best to engage a qualified inspector to inspect the house and this can be bargaining chips if there are defects to be rectified. Not sure the cost.

 

[jasonjst]

U stay so near, look for u for coffee?

This weekend, there is also a big pc fair at persada ...

Alamak , this world is full of "fair' , but never give us a fair pay at the end of each month . Money drying up at the time !:*:

 

[Icyraine]

haha , u making me shy !
See , DOA purposely teased me with all this , and I will never fall into his TRAP!!!
DOA , dun spolit my market la ! i prefer mature man la , u young man go and tease those young girls la !

Haha, i think atleast you guys can come out to have tea or something ler, just making friends maah. It's alright wat. Others can also join for gathering.

 

[crystal_tiong]

bro, so that means it doesn't make much difference in terms of the additional costs compared to developer/resale?
just now spoke to a friend.. he said i got to budget another RM100k (on average for 2 storey terraces) for reno.. walao eh... atm machine breaking down leow

For NI , they absorbed quite a lot of things , save abt $RM25k at least ....
thats y sometimes its better to buy direct from developer , not that siong , can progressively to pay ....
if settle downpayment and state levy etc abt $25K or more , can wait a few more months to start service the loan when the bank disburse to developer. then renovation is abt 2 yrs later prob , by then should have save up the bonus u get during this 2 yrs.

 

[crystal_tiong]

U stay so near, look for u for coffee?

This weekend, there is also a big pc fair at persada ...

this week SG also have IT fair ma , i thought buy in SG is usually cheaper than in msia for such stuff ?

 

[DREAMorACTION]

Not really. Some are, some are not. For example, portable hard disk is definitely much much much cheaper across the border

this week SG also have IT fair ma , i thought buy in SG is usually cheaper than in msia for such stuff ?

 

[DREAMorACTION]

U sound happy ... Sayang back your wife Liao?

Haha, i think atleast you guys can come out to have tea or something ler, just making friends maah. It's alright wat. Others can also join for gathering.

 

[Funds Transfer]

i am using hello kitty debit card by Hong Leong Bank . But they will debit RM200 first reagrdless if u pump lesser and rebate the balance to u after a few days .

Just like MayBank. But no worries, it is the same as when the hotel swipes a certain balance to your card when you check in.

 

[greddy88]

For NI , they absorbed quite a lot of things , save abt $RM25k at least ....
thats y sometimes its better to buy direct from developer , not that siong , can progressively to pay ....
if settle downpayment and state levy etc abt $25K or more , can wait a few more months to start service the loan when the bank disburse to developer. then renovation is abt 2 yrs later prob , by then should have save up the bonus u get during this 2 yrs.

thanks bro doa & sis crystal.. i'll update my cost/planning spreadsheet accordingly

next thing.. u guys don't go fengshui kinda stuff? u know, find a master, check out your birth charts and look for a house that is suitable?
how's the procedure like.. find the master first, get him to join u in the house hunt, or after u found the house then get him to see?

 

[crystal_tiong]

thanks bro doa & sis crystal.. i'll update my cost/planning spreadsheet accordingly

next thing.. u guys don't go fengshui kinda stuff? u know, find a master, check out your birth charts and look for a house that is suitable?
how's the procedure like.. find the master first, get him to join u in the house hunt, or after u found the house then get him to see?

oh , i not that into fengshui ! I trust my own feel when i step into the development or showhouse .....
Maybe u can take a look at NI 7B hill side .....