Living in JB 3 (Johore)

[kcwx35]

http://www.channel8news.sg/news8/latestnews/20171118-wld-msia-property/3887612.html?cid=ch8news-fb

Is it really that serious?

 

[enjoylife77]

Very interesting video

 

[gamerboyz]

Hi all,

Is it still worth the while to stay in JB and travel to S'pore to work?

@ Danny Khoo Teck Chye
@ Desmond Teo Yen Koon

 

[menghuii]

Hi all,

Is it still worth the while to stay in JB and travel to S'pore to work?

@ Danny Khoo Teck Chye
@ Desmond Teo Yen Koon

if yr working hrs is non peak its fine. still cant escape tolls if u drive

 

[Frodo]

Hi all,

Is it still worth the while to stay in JB and travel to S'pore to work?

@ Danny Khoo Teck Chye
@ Desmond Teo Yen Koon

For me it has been worth all this while.

 

[eric3417]

Welcome back!

 

[bluesky321]

Hi Guys,

Is there any good place in JB (Near or in City Area) to purchase Electronic Products? As Singapore is going to need all "Digital TVs" - Wondering if there is a place to buy a "Digital Antenna" in JB. Any recommendation? Or has anyone bought any Digital TV Antennas to recommend that is cheap and good? Is there really a need to buy those expensive ones? ($30 - $70). Thanks!

 

[Zelphon]

Hi Guys,

Is there any good place in JB (Near or in City Area) to purchase Electronic Products? As Singapore is going to need all "Digital TVs" - Wondering if there is a place to buy a "Digital Antenna" in JB. Any recommendation? Or has anyone bought any Digital TV Antennas to recommend that is cheap and good? Is there really a need to buy those expensive ones? ($30 - $70). Thanks!

If your TV is digital ready, you can easily buy a digital antenna in Qoo10 in Singapore..
I got mine at $19.90..

 

[bluesky321]

If your TV is digital ready, you can easily buy a digital antenna in Qoo10 in Singapore..
I got mine at $19.90..

Fantastic, however is it working well indoors? Do you need to pull it out all the way near the window for reception? Or does it receive clear and fine just beside the television (even when raining)? Mind telling me the brand you purchase? I have never tried an antenna before - just worried buying one that would give me poor signal. thanks!

 

[Zelphon]

Fantastic, however is it working well indoors? Do you need to pull it out all the way near the window for reception? Or does it receive clear and fine just beside the television (even when raining)? Mind telling me the brand you purchase? I have never tried an antenna before - just worried buying one that would give me poor signal. thanks!

I bought this:
https://www.qoo10.sg/su/415842448/Q118309495

Very good reception.
Comes with 3M tape to stick it to the walls/windows.

I placed it indoor and stick it to the inner window frame.

 

[Sweethome]

Bro, I am also same situation like you. Looking at Eco Botanic with land area of 2100bsqf and built up area of 2918 sqft. It costs around RM$1.4M.
Frankly speaking, not sure whether it is cheap.
We like it even after looking at other projects. So I am ready to go for it.

Bro, let me share my experience at Eco Botanic.

I moved in to EB for more than 6 months, I could say the occupancy rate is still very low now at 20-30% but it is improving. However I hope it can keep low occupancy rate because I like quiet place. I prefer not to see the housing road is full of cars park outside and make the road narrower like many other local estates. The security is very good, one time my child cried very loudly, 2 Security Policy officers visited my unit in 5 minutes, it will never happen in other places I guess. You won't go wrong with this project, try to compare it with other projects then you will know it. The landscaping is definitely one of the best in JB, every time go home I will enjoy the surrounding landscaping, it is still very nice especially in the sunset period. During the recent AGM, I saw many professional residents to make their voice, as long as they could keep the estate well, I will definitely support the committee

In terms of location, I use Tuas checkpoint to go to Singapore and it only takes 10min to reach custom, using Woodlands also not an issue but try to avoid the peak hour period. EB is also very near to LEGOLAN and I go LEGOLAND at least once a month, it is so worth it if you have kids with annual pass. .

In terms of negative points, I can say that there is no groceries shop nearby, and food restaurants also limited. I have to travel to Bukit Indah or Gelang Patah (10min drive) for food and shopping. Another point is the homestay issue which causes a Iot of owners' concern too, I saw few units with same renovation and curtain designs supposed preparing for homestay, unfortunately one of it is my neighbor unit, but so far i have not seen any guest staying in. I hope our committee will take action against these annoying activities in our quiet estate.

Overall, no regret at all on this project, it will be my retirement place for sure if it can maintain well in the next decades.

Lastly, whether RM1.4m is cheap? No need to ask, every one should have the answer indeed. Cheers bro.

 

[kslresidence]

Nice input bro, I almost purchase one grassten (not sure if the spelling is correct) however during the time back to the showroom to confirm the purchase, I overheard the table next to me, a PRC guy loudly proclaimed that he wants the entire row of units putting all his relatives' names. I sian half and told my wife if PRC is buying the estate in such fashion, EB will eventually ended up as a ghost town filled with rich purchasers buying to park their money. Hence we walk away. A year later, we went over to Davenham to take a look again (obviously you can tell how much I love EB project) but the price has soared to incredible height. Decided to hold the fire and see 2018 trend.

Nonetheless happy for you that you are enjoying your purchase and the ambience EB brings to our stressful Singapore lifestyle.

 

[kcwx35]

Bro, let me share my experience at Eco Botanic.

I moved in to EB for more than 6 months, I could say the occupancy rate is still very low now at 20-30% but it is improving. However I hope it can keep low occupancy rate because I like quiet place. I prefer not to see the housing road is full of cars park outside and make the road narrower like many other local estates. The security is very good, one time my child cried very loudly, 2 Security Policy officers visited my unit in 5 minutes, it will never happen in other places I guess. You won't go wrong with this project, try to compare it with other projects then you will know it. The landscaping is definitely one of the best in JB, every time go home I will enjoy the surrounding landscaping, it is still very nice especially in the sunset period. During the recent AGM, I saw many professional residents to make their voice, as long as they could keep the estate well, I will definitely support the committee

In terms of location, I use Tuas checkpoint to go to Singapore and it only takes 10min to reach custom, using Woodlands also not an issue but try to avoid the peak hour period. EB is also very near to LEGOLAN and I go LEGOLAND at least once a month, it is so worth it if you have kids with annual pass. .

In terms of negative points, I can say that there is no groceries shop nearby, and food restaurants also limited. I have to travel to Bukit Indah or Gelang Patah (10min drive) for food and shopping. Another point is the homestay issue which causes a Iot of owners' concern too, I saw few units with same renovation and curtain designs supposed preparing for homestay, unfortunately one of it is my neighbor unit, but so far i have not seen any guest staying in. I hope our committee will take action against these annoying activities in our quiet estate.

Overall, no regret at all on this project, it will be my retirement place for sure if it can maintain well in the next decades.

Lastly, whether RM1.4m is cheap? No need to ask, every one should have the answer indeed. Cheers bro.

Hi Sweethome,

Thanks for your positive post. It made me feel more assured that I have made a right choice.

Do you treat it as a weekend home or permanent home?

As for the groceries, hope that by the time the mall completed, there will a supermarket.

Mine is phase 2 laeken. Heard that it will be ready by June - August.

 

[kcwx35]

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Hi kcwx35,
this RM 1.4 mil is for what house type in EcoBotanic ? Is it Davenham ?

No. It is not Davenham. Davenham is phase 1.

RM$1.4 million is for phase 2 laeken.

 

[Asterix]

Viewed Ujana penthouse the other day. Very well kept. Top floor some more. Lucky never make offer. The thing that put me off Ujana was the fantastic view of the high tension power lines! So, it seems that is not the only thing bad about Ujana.

 

[congo9]

Bro, let me share my experience at Eco Botanic.

I moved in to EB for more than 6 months, I could say the occupancy rate is still very low now at 20-30% but it is improving. However I hope it can keep low occupancy rate because I like quiet place. I prefer not to see the housing road is full of cars park outside and make the road narrower like many other local estates. The security is very good, one time my child cried very loudly, 2 Security Policy officers visited my unit in 5 minutes, it will never happen in other places I guess. You won't go wrong with this project, try to compare it with other projects then you will know it. The landscaping is definitely one of the best in JB, every time go home I will enjoy the surrounding landscaping, it is still very nice especially in the sunset period. During the recent AGM, I saw many professional residents to make their voice, as long as they could keep the estate well, I will definitely support the committee

In terms of location, I use Tuas checkpoint to go to Singapore and it only takes 10min to reach custom, using Woodlands also not an issue but try to avoid the peak hour period. EB is also very near to LEGOLAN and I go LEGOLAND at least once a month, it is so worth it if you have kids with annual pass. .

In terms of negative points, I can say that there is no groceries shop nearby, and food restaurants also limited. I have to travel to Bukit Indah or Gelang Patah (10min drive) for food and shopping. Another point is the homestay issue which causes a Iot of owners' concern too, I saw few units with same renovation and curtain designs supposed preparing for homestay, unfortunately one of it is my neighbor unit, but so far i have not seen any guest staying in. I hope our committee will take action against these annoying activities in our quiet estate.

Overall, no regret at all on this project, it will be my retirement place for sure if it can maintain well in the next decades.

Lastly, whether RM1.4m is cheap? No need to ask, every one should have the answer indeed. Cheers bro.

Goo

Bro, let me share my experience at Eco Botanic.

I moved in to EB for more than 6 months, I could say the occupancy rate is still very low now at 20-30% but it is improving. However I hope it can keep low occupancy rate because I like quiet place. I prefer not to see the housing road is full of cars park outside and make the road narrower like many other local estates. The security is very good, one time my child cried very loudly, 2 Security Policy officers visited my unit in 5 minutes, it will never happen in other places I guess. You won't go wrong with this project, try to compare it with other projects then you will know it. The landscaping is definitely one of the best in JB, every time go home I will enjoy the surrounding landscaping, it is still very nice especially in the sunset period. During the recent AGM, I saw many professional residents to make their voice, as long as they could keep the estate well, I will definitely support the committee

In terms of location, I use Tuas checkpoint to go to Singapore and it only takes 10min to reach custom, using Woodlands also not an issue but try to avoid the peak hour period. EB is also very near to LEGOLAN and I go LEGOLAND at least once a month, it is so worth it if you have kids with annual pass. .

In terms of negative points, I can say that there is no groceries shop nearby, and food restaurants also limited. I have to travel to Bukit Indah or Gelang Patah (10min drive) for food and shopping. Another point is the homestay issue which causes a Iot of owners' concern too, I saw few units with same renovation and curtain designs supposed preparing for homestay, unfortunately one of it is my neighbor unit, but so far i have not seen any guest staying in. I hope our committee will take action against these annoying activities in our quiet estate.

Overall, no regret at all on this project, it will be my retirement place for sure if it can maintain well in the next decades.

Lastly, whether RM1.4m is cheap? No need to ask, every one should have the answer indeed. Cheers bro.

Good that you are enjoying your property. I always love to hear testimonials of people having a good life out there in Johore.

 

[snowbird]

Can't believe it!
The Aeon Bukit Indah was totally closed on Thursday, all shops inside including cinemas, restaurants, shops supermarket, etc.
Then yesterday, the newly opened Paradigm on Skudai Road was also totally closed for business.
Some said was due to power failure but affecting the whole complex? Where in the backup power supply?
What will happen to those perishable foodstuff in supermarket and restaurants?
Who will compensate the losses?
This is really bad.

 

[Sammi888]

Hi i am planning to work in sg (sales) and live in JB. anyone here doing that? Where do u all rent and stay? and is the jam still very bad? worth the travel in exchange for e savings

 

[menghuii]

Hi i am planning to work in sg (sales) and live in JB. anyone here doing that? Where do u all rent and stay? and is the jam still very bad? worth the travel in exchange for e savings

much hv been said abt toing n froing the causeway jam. its a personal opinion. i work freelance in sg but i m seeing myself living in puteri harbour by next 5 yrs although now i come in ocassionally. its something i m glad i can look forward to with kaki who also own units there. btw you shld buy if you plan to stay for next 5 yrs with a good budget. Compare the rent and purchase prices.

 

[wuqi256]

Can't believe it!
The Aeon Bukit Indah was totally closed on Thursday, all shops inside including cinemas, restaurants, shops supermarket, etc.
Then yesterday, the newly opened Paradigm on Skudai Road was also totally closed for business.
Some said was due to power failure but affecting the whole complex? Where in the backup power supply?
What will happen to those perishable foodstuff in supermarket and restaurants?
Who will compensate the losses?
This is really bad.

Hi Snowbird, TNB should be compensating them. Saw discussions on this. It was pretty bad. No back up at all, Even TM's Unifi was affected for a while.