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  1. Legolad

    Renovation to your homes

    Home Fair 2013 Home Fair 2013 at Persada Johor from 6 to 8 Dec., 11 am to 9 pm.
  2. Legolad

    New developments to share

    Johor New Property Levy on Foreigners JOHOR is planning to impose a 2 per cent levy on foreign buyers across all segments of the property market and the secondary market in the southern Malaysian state from May...
  3. Legolad

    JB/SG Crimewatch

    Re: Community Alerts app Just a heads up: do keep your nominated person informed when you register. I didn't know that when you register, a DEMO message was sent to the nominated person. I did not inform my nominee and she got jitters when she received an email that I was a victim of a...
  4. Legolad

    New developments to share

    Go to this website: http://www.creditbureau.com.sg/ The cost of the CBS report is now $6. Click on the button on the right -"Get your Credit Report" Use your SingPass to get a copy of the report.
  5. Legolad

    Puteri Harbour Community

    If you call up agents to view the Msia properties, they will likely screen you first and advise you against considering properties below RM1 m, if you have not already made a decision by now. They said the State consent will take quite long for foreigners and will not make it before the 1 May...
  6. Legolad

    Is it compulsory to pay for MRTA (mortgage insurance) when loaning from bank?

    Even Maybank is negotiable. I didn't take up MRTT but was required to deposit RM50k in fixed deposit for the duration of the loan. The MRTT premium is dependent on age and medical checks and can be very high.
  7. Legolad

    JB/SG Crimewatch

    Community Alerts app Download the app (IOS, Android & Blackberry) and try out the DEMO mode. To use the real thing, you need to register your details and "Update" in the "Live Mode". Can also be used to assist others if you witnessed a robbery, theft, etc. in the "3rd Party Assistance" mode...
  8. Legolad

    Setia Eco Cascadia

    You can also TT direct to the payee's account. Just ask them for their bank account number, branch name and address. MayBank Sg accepts TT from non-MayBank customers as well, although the rates are not as good. There is an additional small charge for paying into non-MayBank account in Msia but...
  9. Legolad

    Renovation to your homes

    Mega Home fair at Persada Johor from 15 to 17 Nov, 11 am to 10 pm.
  10. Legolad

    Legal issues/questions - Anything to do with lawyers and banks

    Re: SG Loan of Msian Loan Better ? Hidden Costs ? Just to share my experience. Took me more than one month from the time of letter of offer to purchase (from my lawyer to seller lawyer) before I see a draft copy of the SPA. Seller was not registered as owner on the land search and there was...
  11. Legolad

    Eco Botanic @ Nusajaya

    Anyone here made a will to include MY property? Must the will be made in MY to be accepted by MY authorities?
  12. Legolad

    Legal issues/questions - Anything to do with lawyers and banks

    Re: SG Loan of Msian Loan Better ? Hidden Costs ? Sorry, didn't realize you were referring to new property. Ignore those comments not applicable to new property.
  13. Legolad

    Legal issues/questions - Anything to do with lawyers and banks

    Re: SG Loan of Msian Loan Better ? Hidden Costs ? You need to consider the whole package, not just interest rates: 1. Any compulsory mortgage reducing insurance? Can be very costly, especially if taking appliccant's age into consideration. 2. Medical check ups required for the above. Based...
  14. Legolad

    Pet lovers, please come in!

    See the last paragraph: http://www.mahsing.com.my/buyingtips_foreigners.htm Hope this helps.
  15. Legolad

    Newbie questions

    I applied at Second Link. Got it in less than 10 min. No Q asked. Just pay in RM. No need to bring your own photo even. Fill form on the spot.
  16. Legolad

    Newbie questions

    Not sure what is "normal". I paid 1% as buyer. Told agent will pay comm thru my lawyer when the sale is completed (i.e. State Consent received). This way, he actually helped to monitor the progress (helped check with lawyer office) of the State Consent application and informed me. Also, all...
  17. Legolad

    Living in JB 3 (Johore)

    My family & I are currently annual pass holders. After going twice with my family, we all just got very bored with the place. Food inside the park is crap. Weather was either extremely hot or heavy thundery showers. Long queues at all the favourite rides. Now, parking need to pay. FYI. The...
  18. Legolad

    Living in JB 3 (Johore)

    Just to share. I keep one set of mailbox keys after I inform the tenant. They will then leave your mail for your collection. Also helpful for leaving documents to/fro between tenant and you. As for address, you can use the local address for postal purposes. Hope this helps.
  19. Legolad

    Banking & Finance (includes credit cards posting)

    From BT, 29 Aug. Big ticket items, better get it settled quickly before the GST kicks in.
  20. Legolad

    Living in JB 3 (Johore)

    I am using Celcom (with 2 years validity). No problem getting TAC with the phone in Singapore (Bt Merah area).
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