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For Singaporeans, a lot of factors determine what they will buy. $6k a month salary plus other spouse's similar salary, combined is about S$12k. (Rich by Malaysian standard?!) With S$12k, can consider SG condo. But also depends if got kids. Not everyone wants to live in a big house. Actually...

Thanks for the honest truth from a Malaysian! This should be made a "sticky" somewhere to remind of potential investors. Yes, SG government is different. They work on foresight planning and see through the plans even if it takes decades. I was surprised to read that for the MRT system, the plan...

Yah, I learned the truths the hard way. I wrongly applied what I knew about SG properties to Johor. I now realize in Johor (or Malaysia in general) even if amenities are there, things may still not move. So when they say establishment A,B,C will be there, don't use this as a guarantee the place...

But if what we are seeing is something uninspiring, isn't it quite bad? I think people (investors) like HOPE. At least hope based on promises that the authorities will deliver eventually. But how this translates to benefits for the people is still a question mark. Like I said, they can develop...

Yes. The desire to live in Johor is still strong among those in Singapore.

Thanks. What about going home time? If leave at 5.30pm from city area back to East Ledang, will kena long jam at Customs?

Great thread. On weekdays, if one wants to reach work at Singapore city area at 8am, what is the latest "safest" time to leave home, assuming at East Ledang? (A bit of jam is still bearable!)

Wahhh, even in this poor economy and bad property market? Johor lang so rich ah? But still cheaper than many recently launched Johor condos! I suppose Singaporeans and foreigners can't buy them cos it's below RM1mil? Remarkable take up of S P Setia’s double storey terraces in Bukit...

I don't think he meant the smaller developers will run away. So far there is no sign that will be the case. "Placing bets on the big boys" likely means there are many plans in store for Medini and big names that will be set up there. So if those guys dare to take the lead (or rather, risks as...

A positive outlook on Medini that I have just read: http://www.theedgeproperty.com.my/content/883527/medini-going-ahead-commercial-developments Will it come true? Everything sounds nice but to be honest, I think there's a very long road ahead before anything big comes out of it, if it is...

Despite all the negative comments, Ryan Khoo does it again! His articles are fill of inspiration for those who want to invest in Iskandar. Basically, he thinks Singapore-Iskandar is the same model as the HK-Shenzhen story. So Iskandar population will boom in future, manufacturing companies are...

Wow congrats.... Yah, if you can do so now, you should. Singapore is too stressful... work and work. My personal opinion is you should sell your SG terrace while you can, since you've already had it planned out. If you have read numerous reports, there is also oversupply of properties in...

Sep 2016 construction update. Iskandar Residences & Medini Signature Afiniti & Gleneagles Encorp Marina, Teega, Puteri Cove

Your mouth very smelly and sharp to attack others so readily huh? The CIMB account also comes with other miscellaneous charges. I've got another Malaysian account that charges RM120/month. I don't go into Johor so often like you to stay in your property there. Every time the account gets...

Thanks.... I used to have CIMB Malaysian account but I closed it because they charged annual fee, closed my account after a few months of not using, then got to go down pay a small fee to reactivate it, etc. Quite troublesome.

All I know is that the residents are frustrated now. Other than the lift issue, there were many other defects problems. From the letter, I don't think it was implied the lift was damaged by residents. Anyway, how to damage a new lift?! The reply seems to say that the developer has handed over...

Anyone can kindly recommend a good way to TT a higher amount of RM into Malaysian bank account? The last time I went to the money remit company, I was told for foreigners, in a week, max transfer is only RM10k! :( Was told this is a rule by Malaysian banks. Is this true? Another money...

PARAGON RESIDENCES Anyone heard of this condo in JB completed not long ago? Supposed to be popular and have nice view from above and all that. Apparently, there is a problem with one of the lifts there and it is within their defects rectification period. But the developer insists it is not...

Snowy bird, Iskandar huat liao! :) Maglev trains set to revolutionise Johor By CHUAH BEE KIM AND AHMAD FAIRUZ OTHMAN - 31 AUGUST 2016 @ 3:29 PM JOHOR BARU: The proposed plan for a Maglev (magnetic levitation) train service here, as revealed by Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan...

True... but I thought the banks should be less strict towards foreign buyers, if they want to see property sales go up. Cos seriously, many of those newer Iskandar properties are targeted at foreigners, such as Singaporeans and mainland Chinese. Don't think the usual salaried worker in Johor can...