Living in JB

[ODYSSEY]

I normally would not recommend subsale but it does have some merits though i would still say, developer is the best.

Yeah, for those who want "trouble free" transaction, I recommend buying from developer. For those taking the sub-sale path, u must be prepared to go into JB a few times until u find ur ideal house. On top of that, u truly need to have a very reliable and trustworthy agent to help u and be working with u on this. We found out that owners can easily renege on their decision to sell u. Some, as rightly mentioned by Bro Abugumgum, put up their property for sale to "fish" and see if they can sell higher without any intention to sell in the first place.

If u can put up with these negative demeanour, then u r fine. For those buying from sub-sale, all the best - there may be a gem waiting out there for u to discover. Dont be disheartened

 

[cathylmg]

Wah lau!

I don't remember there is any red light to beat while at the CIQ.

Is he referring to the the red/green light at each custom officer's booth?

No. We were stopped just 20-30m before entering the Malaysia custom. He actually asked my hubby to go back into the car and asked for money after he was sat at the driver's seat. I guess this way it won't be so obvious when we give the money?

We refused to give them money because we felt that if everyone does so, they will think that all Singaporeans are easy to bully. If only everyone do this, I bet they would have wake up! Saddly speaking, people go for the easy way out by giving them bribes. Thats what feeds their appetite!

 

[relaxmannn]

Imperia-Sales Chart on 20-11-11.

 

[cathylmg]

I always believe there are "pockets of opportunities" in the subsale or resale market for the mere fact you can bargain with owner but harder with developer. My Nusa Idaman landlord sold his phase 2A (earliest phase) corner terrace (1895 sft built up, abt 2700 sft land) for RM300k which i thought was ridiculously low.. but according to him that is the pricing in the resale market.

Hence for those buying to stay and not exactly thinking very hard about investment returns, resale market is ok.

I have a notion that resale market is doing its catchup. Cos when people find that new houses has become more and more out of reach with each phase more expensive then the previous, the resale market which are often more affordable, and more worth the money, I bet buyers will eventually get used to the idea of buying resale instead. And it has started to look this way. So it is not surprising that sellers default on selling when they see other sellers fetching a higher sales price. It is the buyer who should know their right.

Years ago, one of my cousin put a deposit for a hdb flat in an open market, then property market was very hot with increases in sales price in every transaction. And offcourse the seller gotten greedy and wanted to default but my cousin was not someone to mess with. In the end seller returned her deposits and gave S$30k as compensation. I hope this example gives inspiration to helps the buyer.

 

[cathylmg]

'Today' newspaper reported on the 3rd link between Singapore and Malaysia. Might be a 1km undersea tunnel via Punggol area, which is slightly shorter than the 1.056km Causeway.

Really? Wow! Has it bee confirmed yet? When will the starting and finishing date be? Thats good news to all of us here! Like!

 

[Aisanbo]

This is still very speculative and long-term but may help with the congestion:

http://www.todayonline.com/World/ED...-Baru-undersea-tunnel-being-studied--Malaysia

Thanks for the link.
Based on past reports, the 3rd link being studied would be between somewhere at changi ferry to near desaru.
This would not really help existing causeway traffic as the no. Of cars going desaru is not significant.
But if they built from Punggol to somewhere in Pasir Gudang, then it would really help.
Hope they can realize this.

 

[tansi]

either of the two leftmost lanes can do, so long as there is staff on duty. Same for going to MY. In the past it was petrol station, then a coffee shop at the R&R, but all gave up and seems the toll operator is running its own show.

I was at the 2nd link at around 7pm - traffic was quite okay. We, usually, we try to avoid Causeway during those "peak" times. Incidentally, the Petronas near the Toll gate at Gelang Patah, heading in towards SG, do not have Touch & Go top up facilities anymore. The Esso station nearby sells and provide top up services. Anyone know if the Shell station provide such Touch n Go services? For those who dont wish to top up their Touch n Go card at the petrol station, u can do it at the left most toll gate (Bus lane?); again, towards the direction of SG.

 

[Investor]

Really? Wow! Has it bee confirmed yet? When will the starting and finishing date be? Thats good news to all of us here! Like!

As reported, a feasibility study is being conducted on constructing a 1km undersea link, which is slightly shorter than the Causeway. The Star also cited Ismail as saying that a detailed engineering study on the tunnel would be conducted by consultants appointed by both governments.

He said both Singapore and Malaysia had yet to determine the cost of the tunnel, which would not be parallel to the Causeway.

Thanks for the link.
Based on past reports, the 3rd link being studied would be between somewhere at changi ferry to near desaru.
This would not really help existing causeway traffic as the no. Of cars going desaru is not significant.
But if they built from Punggol to somewhere in Pasir Gudang, then it would really help.
Hope they can realize this.

From Google Map, a 1km link is only possible via Punggol area, more specifically Pulau Punggol Barat(maybe that's the reason why they opened the new road 'Seletar West Link' recently, which leads directly into Pulau Punggol Barat, see Google Map)

Not quite possible for them to construct the 3rd link from Changi to Tanjung Pengelih as the distance apart is about 6km. Take note that 2nd link is only 1.9km while Causeway is 1.056km.

 

[ODYSSEY]

We refused to give them money because we felt that if everyone does so, they will think that all Singaporeans are easy to bully. If only everyone do this, I bet they would have wake up! Saddly speaking, people go for the easy way out by giving them bribes. Thats what feeds their appetite!

I m with u on this. I too dont play to their greed or deceit. We were stopped a few times, travelling along NSH, and we also refused to pay up - provided u didnt offend or break their laws. In the end they let us go without doing anything. We must stop this practice of bribing them, otherwise they learn that Singaporeanse make easy prey. But I guessed this may be easier said than done; especially if one was guilty :p

 

[ODYSSEY]

either of the two leftmost lanes can do, so long as there is staff on duty. Same for going to MY. In the past it was petrol station, then a coffee shop at the R&R, but all gave up and seems the toll operator is running its own show.

Thanks for the added info.

 

[lastresort]

I m with u on this. I too dont play to their greed or deceit. We were stopped a few times, travelling along NSH, and we also refused to pay up - provided u didnt offend or break their laws. In the end they let us go without doing anything. We must stop this practice of bribing them, otherwise they learn that Singaporeanse make easy prey. But I guessed this may be easier said than done; especially if one was guilty :p

sometimes after giving kopi money, they still issue summon. I guess just have to pay the summon and take it as a tax to their government.

 

[Investor]

I m with u on this. I too dont play to their greed or deceit. We were stopped a few times, travelling along NSH, and we also refused to pay up - provided u didnt offend or break their laws. In the end they let us go without doing anything. We must stop this practice of bribing them, otherwise they learn that Singaporeanse make easy prey. But I guessed this may be easier said than done; especially if one was guilty :p

My friend served his full-time NS in Singapore Police Force and he still has his NS Police IC with him today(34 years old).
Whenever he was stopped by police in Malaysia, he'll show them his Police IC instead of his normal IC, and they(Malaysian Police) never dare to ask for money from him

 

[yonglip]

As reported, a feasibility study is being conducted on constructing a 1km undersea link, which is slightly shorter than the Causeway. The Star also cited Ismail as saying that a detailed engineering study on the tunnel would be conducted by consultants appointed by both governments.

He said both Singapore and Malaysia had yet to determine the cost of the tunnel, which would not be parallel to the Causeway.



From Google Map, a 1km link is only possible via Punggol area, more specifically Pulau Punggol Barat(maybe that's the reason why they opened the new road 'Seletar West Link' recently, which leads directly into Pulau Punggol Barat, see Google Map)

Not quite possible for them to construct the 3rd link from Changi to Tanjung Pengelih as the distance apart is about 6km. Take note that 2nd link is only 1.9km while Causeway is 1.056km.

yep bro. my money has always been on this part of the map. having the 3rd link here will ensure a constant supply of raw materials/parts and workers to Seletar aerospace park. it will be win-win for both...one can only imagine the kind of synergy that can be created if there is a link between Pasir Gudang and aerospace park...wow.

if the link materialises, permas jaya will be the next hot potato.

changi has never been my bet cos not only is it long, it will also bypass some of the senstive military areas of tekong..

 

[Investor]

yep bro. my money has always been on this part of the map. having the 3rd link here will ensure a constant supply of raw materials/parts and workers to Seletar aerospace park. it will be win-win for both...one can only imagine the kind of synergy that can be created if there is a link between Pasir Gudang and aerospace park...wow.

if the link materialises, permas jaya will be the next hot potato.

changi has never been my bet cos not only is it long, it will also bypass some of the senstive military areas of tekong..

Yeh Yonglip, now we know the reason why the Japanese were previously reported to be buying land in Pasir Gudang and building bungalows for their high net worth Japanese investors. Their previous project was quite a hit among their Japanese customers, so successful that they bought more land to build more residential properties in the same area.

 

[cathylmg]

My friend served his full-time NS in Singapore Police Force and he still has his NS Police IC with him today(34 years old).
Whenever he was stopped by police in Malaysia, he'll show them his Police IC instead of his normal IC, and they(Malaysian Police) never dare to ask for money from him

Wow! What a good idea man. I wish I have one. Save me some money! Hehe!

 

[crystal_tiong]

today rm rate is 243.30 , haiz , why is it so low when I wan to change big amounts for downpayment.....

btw , for remittance rate , some bros mentioned abt raffles @ clifford centre , the rate is 2.439 , if remit less than RM50k , there will be $10 service charge , if not its waived.

 

[crystal_tiong]

Wow! What a good idea man. I wish I have one. Save me some money! Hehe!

Cathy
Perhaps u just try e secret way to jb custom and avoid the traffic jams ...its a bit longer way but it has less cars n dun have police.
So far not many ppl know , did u realise when u drive into msia custom , on the most left lane has cars coming down ?
I always use that route to avoid those greedy ppl to extort money !

 

[cathylmg]

Cathy
Perhaps u just try e secret way to jb custom and avoid the traffic jams ...its a bit longer way but it has less cars n dun have police.
So far not many ppl know , did u realise when u drive into msia custom , on the most left lane has cars coming down ?
I always use that route to avoid those greedy ppl to extort money !

Its happened to me just after the turn and before entering the customs. Thats what irks me.... They are so gangho. Even dare to do it so near to the custom...No respect for their own law!

 

[yonglip]

Brother Lemans2011,

You still dare to go to that coffeeshop despite being robbed previously? I was never robbed there but the place is too messy for my liking. I have never dined there except once with my relatives who know the place well and in a malaysia car of course. I love to dine at the Crystal Pearl Restaurant nearby ( same owner ) .. it is airconditioned and definitely not so messy! The food is ok, the female boss in her 20s is damn pretty. The price is not that bad and I usually stay there to use their wifi as well when I drop by.

Yesterday dropped by this Chef Wah alone for lunch and was "chopped" RM 50 exactly for one person meal. Oh dear I should have gone to Crystal Pearl Resturant.

For those innocent guys like me, better avoid Parris Hotel if u can. If u are going for massage, before u know it, another OKT called Ben and come between you and the masage IC and bring u to the 7th floor for sex with very pretty PRC girls. I avoided and literally had to dash for safety. This OKT is Ah Ben and the charges is RM 180.

Seems that a reputable spa like Parris have become another joint for vice activities. I am just going for a harmless massage, thats all! I am wondering if the spa at HH has also become a joint with vice activities going on.

Bro..i think u never tell us full story leh..hahaha.

so did u or did u not go up 7th floor?...if go, then cannot be "innocent" ma...
if never go, how u know "very pretty PRC girls"....

that said..after your post, i think more ppl will go Parris "look see look see"..haha...

 

[checkers]

today rm rate is 243.30 , haiz , why is it so low when I wan to change big amounts for downpayment.....

btw , for remittance rate , some bros mentioned abt raffles @ clifford centre , the rate is 2.439 , if remit less than RM50k , there will be $10 service charge , if not its waived.

Crystal..if you go to Raffles @ Jurong Point, remittance for 10000 RM and above - there is no $10 svc charge.