Recent content by Andhika

Hey All, many many thanks for your inputs on the reasons for staying in JB. Gratitude. Wuqi, pls explain on this tax issue. Does it apply to all owners of JB homes who are staying there? I have a few friends who stay in JB and the only taxes they have been paying are "cukai tanah" and "cukai...

The question really is how did u manage to keep it under 20RM?

Now I kind of understand how Wuqi and some other forumers have mentioned about friends / family looking down on the very idea of moving to JB. I decided to reveal to some friends over dinner and they immediately assume that I was having some problems financially (some even asked if loan sharks...

Hi Wuqi and Arsenal, many thanks for the reply. But who is this local council? is it the MBJB or the truly local (elected from the residents) council? If its the latter, what is in it for them to ensure that the place is well maintained apart from of course their own area looking good and clean...

Hey all, just learnt that one disadvantage of ST to HH (not sure about other townships) is that the maintenance and security will not be managed by Setia after 2 years. I believe the security will be down to the local 'council' but what about the area outside our homes? Does this mean that the...

Hi LeMans, well said! Do you have any recommendations to a good contractor (s)? In addition guys, any tips on what to focus on for reno? I read this reno mag tip that it is wiser to do different areas of the house at different times within say a year or two unless budget is not an issue. Do...

Hi All, just a thought, do you guys go for a single ID or different contractors to do diff areas? I understand that its easier to have a single contact point but what's your opinion besides this factor. Was at persada yday and I realised that for ID, they are rather insistent on what they think...

Do u all actually engage a single ID or different contractors? I am doing basic reno like air con / lightings / built in cabinets for kitchen and wardrobe for master. I do have intention to lay artificial grass but not sure if should do it one shot or to another time. Any of u have any...

Hey Guys, anyone has any recommendations for banker? Just got some LOs from banks (UOB / Maybank / Citibank) but would like to check out others before comitting. Thanks in advance! :) Wuqi: Thanks for the advice on the building maintenence checks. Toyohon: Hi! How do we access the EDL from...

Hi All, i am joining the club. Purchased a property @ Setia Tropika. Understd tt most of u bought @ HH but hope those from ST or other could join in gatherings, if any. Something like an overseas sg club. Anyway, re renovation matters. I have some queries on this and general building standards...

Hey All you JB home owners! Regardless of whether you purchased HH, Setia Tropika, East Ledang, etc etc, I believe you all had to do up the renovations before moving in right? Some questions re this: 1) Who did you engage? 2) How much was it? 3) Any problems? 4) Things to note? 5) Any...

Re: Most competitive mortgage provider/bank Hi guys, I have shorlisted a property to purchase at Setia Tropika. The sales office informed me that they will arrange for the bank offers (from 5 banks). However, I was informed the max loan banks can give to foreigners is up to 80%. Is this true...