while you are waiting for an answer from Frodo, i can tell you that utility bills in JB are much cheaper than what you paid for a hdb flat. Water is almost free to use.
Moreover, you can pay every bill including property tax online. not bad isn't it?
Having a house in Jb made me much less worried when our company went through rounds and rounds of reconstructuring. I am trying best to pay off the jb house loan asap. in case retrenched one day,,will surely pack and live in JB.
i think no postgraduates fancy the idea of working as cleaners after sitting in an air con office working at a laptop 20 or 30 years.
Hi tstar,
You are a Postgraduate and you choose to already stay in Malaysia? That's a pretty wise and courageous choice. Can I seek some sound advice. I don't drive hence i am intending to purchase a house extremely close to Woodlands Custom as I can walk and save precious traveling time to work in the CBD area of Singapore.
I have been given an offer to Purchase a Good Studio Unit @ Princess Cove for RM600k (ard RM1,260 psf) - just 5mins walk to Customs (I tried myself walking personally). I have been told it will be the most prestigious address in Johor as the "twin towers" will just be beside my block + the biggest shopping mall just below me.
The land is under Commercial Land Strata so in terms of Utility bills and maintenance bills etc, i guess i will be paying commercial rates, not the normal cheaper residential rates. I don't spend much, so the bulk of my expenses will be mainly just on Food, Medical bills, Utility bills, Taxes and Transport costs.
Re-Sale house is extremely expensive in Singapore and i am giving up waiting for BTO. (200 people waiting for 1 unit? Come on)
I wish to ask all who is reading my post - Is it a good and wise move? Am i making the correct decision? Everyone please feel free to comment and provide your insight. I need to decide by this week as there is like only 6 Studio units left @ the promotional price. Thank you all for your input.
BlueSky