Living in JB

[vincentck]

Hi Vincentck,
The Coastal Highway is about to be fully operational soon. With the opening of Coastal Highway, cars travelling from 2nd link to Horizon Hills will exit Nusajaya and continue on Coastal Highway which starts immediately outside East Ledang and it'll only take 3 mins to reach Horizon Hills. With Coastal Highway, Bukit Indah will become an older Taman which is further from Sg as Nusajaya(from HH to East Ledang and Kota Iskandar) will be the brand new city.

Wow Bro investor, it sounds very near. I think NI will be able to benefit too since the next taman after HH is NI. But when we exit at 307C, NI is the first area for us, so either highway should be fine. Can't wait for the Coastal highway to fully open so that I can check it out.

Of course if compare with hsbc or rhb its pricey...i got offered by public bank at -2.5 lock in 5 yrs at 80%loan..uob willg to offer 90% loan at -2.3-2.4 lock in 3yrs. So i take one wif least cash outlay so more cash for reno. Anyway after 3 yrs can renego. Do ur sums and go wif wat u r comfy with. My Mthly rm3k+++. wif average exchange 2.4rm per 1$, i am happy for now.

Wah, I didn't know UOB offers 3 yrs lock-in only. That's quite good because it allows us to re-finance should the BLR change in that time.

Hi Narmi

Thanks for the advise
Since your monthly is 3k , i assumed u bought semi d bungalow.....
So you start paying mortgage full loan once loan approved ?
I thought can just pay for the interest first....

It should be interest-only until completion of the property, which is also when 100% of the loan would have been disbursed by the bank. Before that, we'll be paying interest for the loan that has been disbursed; and if you have a flexi loan with enough cash in ur current account to match the loan disbursed, then it should be zero interest.

 

[Sanur]

Wa, very confused with N1, costal highway n the new highway everyone's talking about, no toll n from danga bay. The way I travelled, out of tuas an exit 312D wats that known as??

 

[Investor]

Re: Toyota Hilux

Trucks are actually very good value for money in Malaysia.
Less of the total price goes towards vehicle tax so you get more metal for the money.

The other reason to consider a truck is passive safety.
There were three accidents within two months involving cars vs trucks where the drivers and pax of the cars were killed while truck drivers were relatively unscathed. These cases were head on collisions during overtaking on trunk roads in peninsula Malaysia. 4x4 trucks have higher ground clearance and higher departure angle for better climbing ability. Sadly when met head on, the trucks tend to climb over the bonnet of the average car bypassing the crumple zone and giving the passenger cells of your average car very little chance of maintaining integrity.

Other than Hilux and Triton, have a look at the powerful Nissan Navara which has a more carlike interior or you may wait for newer offerings like the latest Ford Ranger and VW Amarok if it ever gets here. Nevertheless don't expect them to ride as well as the average car, rear passengers may find it terribly bouncy. But who cares about them. You look more macho driving a truck while cars do give way quickly when you come charging from behind and seldom argue when you feel like changing lanes on a whim.

I'm really impressed! If you are in the line of sales, you'll definitely be in the 'top earners category' I guess you are someone in a high profession like lawyer, doctor, director, high ranking civil servant or maybe business owner. Thank you so much for sharing in details with us again. You've just changed my mind once again. I'll definitely be getting a truck now but I will not drive too fast so as to avoid having all 4 wheels facing the sky

 

[Investor]

Wow Bro investor, it sounds very near. I think NI will be able to benefit too since the next taman after HH is NI. But when we exit at 307C, NI is the first area for us, so either highway should be fine. Can't wait for the Coastal highway to fully open so that I can check it out.

We should do some research and know all the future changes and developments so that we know which are the best developments to invest in.

Just by a rough estimation(because I've not travelled on the part of Coaster Highway from EL to HH yet);
Distance from EL to HH via 2nd Link Highway - 15km
Distance from EL to HH via Coaster Highway - 2km

 

[Investor]

I'm quite curious to know roughly how many people have already purchased, or intend to purchase, property/ies in Iskandar Region(residential & commercial).
So shall we start a list of forummers nicks and see how long the list can go? (hope those 'guests' without account in sammyboy will also register and join the fun).
Let me start, but with respect to Wuqi the thread starter, I'll state his nick first;
(Please copy this whole post. Click 'Reply to Thread'. Paste this post in your reply and add your nick to the list)

*For those who don't know which estate your development is in, just state the development's name. Eg. Leisure Farm, Setia Eco Garden etc.
1. Wuqi256 - Nusajaya
2. Analytical Professor - Kempas
3. Investor - Nusajaya
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

 

[Sanur]

I'm quite curious to know roughly how many people have already invested(or intend to invest) in Iskandar's properties(residential & commercial).
So shall we start a list of forummers nicks and see how long the list can go? (hope those 'guests' without account in sammyboy will also register and join the list).
Let me start, but with respect to Wuqi the thread starter, I'll state his nick first;
(Please copy this whole post. Click 'Reply to Thread'. Paste this post in your reply and add your nick
1. Wuqi256 - Nusajaya
2. Analytical Professor - Kempas
3. Investor - Nusajaya
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Hi investor,

That's a great idea, please let me know leisure farm is under which cat ?thanjs

 

[Investor]

Hi investor,

That's a great idea, please let me know leisure farm is under which cat ?thanjs

Maybe can state as Leisure Farm since it's such a big estate by itself and it's not under Nusajaya(more like surrounded by Nusajaya).

 

[Investor]

I'm quite curious to know roughly how many people have already purchased, or intend to purchase, property/ies in Iskandar Region(residential & commercial).
So shall we start a list of forummers nicks and see how long the list can go? (hope those 'guests' without account in sammyboy will also register and join the fun).
Let me start, but with respect to Wuqi the thread starter, I'll state his nick first;
(Please copy this whole post. Click 'Reply to Thread'. Paste this post in your reply and add your nick to the list)

*For those who don't know which estate your development is in, just state the development's name. Eg. Leisure Farm, Setia Eco Garden etc.
1. Wuqi256 - Nusajaya
2. Analytical Professor - Kempas
3. Investor - Nusajaya
4. Sanur - Leisure Farm
5.
6.
7.
8.

 

[danteakc]

I'm quite curious to know roughly how many people have already invested(or intend to invest) in Iskandar's properties(residential & commercial).
So shall we start a list of forummers nicks and see how long the list can go? (hope those 'guests' without account in sammyboy will also register and join the list).
Let me start, but with respect to Wuqi the thread starter, I'll state his nick first;
(Please copy this whole post. Click 'Reply to Thread'. Paste this post in your reply and add your nick to the list)

*For those who don't know which estate your development is in, just state the development's name. Eg. Leisure Farm, Setia Eco Garden etc.
1. Wuqi256 - Nusajaya
2. Analytical Professor - Kempas
3. Investor - Nusajaya
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

I don't have extra cash to invest but purchase as a resident does it count?

 

[Narmi]

I don't have extra cash to invest but purchase as a resident does it count?

Yah me too. But if cannot then its still fine

 

[Sanur]

I'm quite curious to know roughly how many people have already invested(or intend to invest) in Iskandar's properties(residential & commercial).
So shall we start a list of forummers nicks and see how long the list can go? (hope those 'guests' without account in sammyboy will also register and join the list).
Let me start, but with respect to Wuqi the thread starter, I'll state his nick first;
(Please copy this whole post. Click 'Reply to Thread'. Paste this post in your reply and add your nick to the list)

*For those who don't know which estate your development is in, just state the development's name. Eg. Leisure Farm, Setia Eco Garden etc.
1. Wuqi256 - Nusajaya
2. Analytical Professor - Kempa
3. Investor - Nusajaya
4. Sanur- Leisure farm
5. Sanur's mum - Leisure Farm
6. Sanur's SIL - Leisure Farm
7.
8.

 

[Investor]

I don't have extra cash to invest but purchase as a resident does it count?

Yah me too. But if cannot then its still fine

Oh what I mean is 'purchase for own stay' also equals 'invest'. Anyway we'll change the word from invest to purchase.

 

[Investor]

I'm quite curious to know roughly how many people have already purchased, or intend to purchase, property/ies in Iskandar Region(residential & commercial).
So shall we start a list of forummers nicks and see how long the list can go? (hope those 'guests' without account in sammyboy will also register and join the fun).
Let me start, but with respect to Wuqi the thread starter, I'll state his nick first;
(Please copy this whole post. Click 'Reply to Thread'. Paste this post in your reply and add your nick to the list)

*For those who don't know which estate your development is in, just state the development's name. Eg. Leisure Farm, Setia Eco Garden etc.
1. Wuqi256 - Nusajaya
2. Analytical Professor - Kempas
3. Investor - Nusajaya
4. Sanur - Leisure farm
5. Sanur's mum - Leisure Farm
6. Sanur's SIL - Leisure Farm
7.
8.

 

[jasonjst]

I'm quite curious to know roughly how many people have already invested(or intend to invest) in Iskandar's properties(residential & commercial).
So shall we start a list of forummers nicks and see how long the list can go? (hope those 'guests' without account in sammyboy will also register and join the list).
Let me start, but with respect to Wuqi the thread starter, I'll state his nick first;
(Please copy this whole post. Click 'Reply to Thread'. Paste this post in your reply and add your nick to the list)

*For those who don't know which estate your development is in, just state the development's name. Eg. Leisure Farm, Setia Eco Garden etc.
1. Wuqi256 - Nusajaya
2. Analytical Professor - Kempa
3. Investor - Nusajaya
4. Sanur- Leisure farm
5. Sanur's mum - Leisure Farm
6. Sanur's SIL - Leisure Farm
7. Jasonjst - Sutera Utama
8.

 

[Investor]

Hi people,

My personal network of friends are looking into buying land in Ledang Heights to build our own bungalows either to stay or rent out. IF you have any experience of doing so, please do PM me. I know Mallow did build his own bungalow and I am looking to check out more info from various owners.

So for investment wise, what's your take between getting a bungalow with golf course view in The Hills VS Ledang Heights(own build)?

 

[Investor]

List of forummers who have already purchased, or intend to purchase, property/ies in Iskandar Region(residential & commercial).
Let's see how long the list can go(hope those 'guests' without account in sammyboy will also register and join the fun).
(Please copy this whole post. Click 'Reply to Thread'. Paste this post in your reply and add your nick to the list)

*For those who don't know which estate your development is in, just state the development's name. Eg. Leisure Farm, Setia Eco Garden etc.
1. Wuqi256 - Nusajaya
2. Analytical Professor - Kempas
3. Investor - Nusajaya
4. Sanur - Leisure farm
5. Sanur's mum - Leisure Farm
6. Sanur's SIL - Leisure Farm
7. Jasonjst - Sutera Utama
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

 

[Sanur]

Hi people,

My personal network of friends are looking into buying land in Ledang Heights to build our own bungalows either to stay or rent out. IF you have any experience of doing so, please do PM me. I know Mallow did build his own bungalow and I am looking to check out more info from various owners.

Hi horizonhill

May I know how much psf? My friend looking too. Thanks

 

[tansi]

List of forummers who have already purchased, or intend to purchase, property/ies in Iskandar Region(residential & commercial).
Let's see how long the list can go(hope those 'guests' without account in sammyboy will also register and join the fun).
(Please copy this whole post. Click 'Reply to Thread'. Paste this post in your reply and add your nick to the list)

*For those who don't know which estate your development is in, just state the development's name. Eg. Leisure Farm, Setia Eco Garden etc.
1. Wuqi256 - Nusajaya
2. Analytical Professor - Kempas
3. Investor - Nusajaya
4. Sanur - Leisure farm
5. Sanur's mum - Leisure Farm
6. Sanur's SIL - Leisure Farm
7. Jasonjst - Sutera Utama
8.tansi - Leisure Farm
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

 

[jasonjst]

I don't have extra cash to invest but purchase as a resident does it count?

Counted lah , as long as you purchase a house there is counted .
How come so few , I supect is more than 100 people in this forum had made purchase.

 

[relaxmannn]

List of forummers who have already purchased, or intend to purchase, property/ies in Iskandar Region(residential & commercial).
Let's see how long the list can go(hope those 'guests' without account in sammyboy will also register and join the fun).
(Please copy this whole post. Click 'Reply to Thread'. Paste this post in your reply and add your nick to the list)

*For those who don't know which estate your development is in, just state the development's name. Eg. Leisure Farm, Setia Eco Garden etc.
1. Wuqi256 - Nusajaya
2. Analytical Professor - Kempas
3. Investor - Nusajaya
4. Sanur - Leisure farm
5. Sanur's mum - Leisure Farm
6. Sanur's SIL - Leisure Farm
7. Jasonjst - Sutera Utama
8.tansi - Leisure Farm
9. relaxmannn - Nusajaya
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.