We are unable to give you such a review at the moment because we are more focused on completed projects in Johor Bahru which have proven their management, neighborhood and return on investment.
All the si-fu out there, I need advice on the above matter, my daughter is working in JB and have intention to purchase a condo unit around Aminah Hospital.
The condo is only 713 sq feet . 3/4 furnished and price is a whooping RM260k
please advise whether the price is reasonable or can you recommend other properties which is cheaper.
She works at the hospital Aminah.
RM260k for 713 sqf is considered high in that area. I suppose it is Sri Samudera condo which I have posted many comments about it in this blog.
If she really likes the place, you can ask her to find more property agents to look for other units in the condo. Otherwise, try to negotiate by offering a price below RM200k and wait for the reply. To look for a good investment, patience is all you need.
Hi,
I’m from Ipoh who is working and staying in Singapore.I’m planning to buy a terrace house(Single or double story,new or second hand) for own stay around JB area with good neighborhood,convenient,budget between RM200K.As I’m planning to settle down in JB to earn my living.I will appreciate if you can provide me some of the following informations:
1.)What is your opinion and advise on Permas Jaya in terms of living environment?Is It a good location to stay.Or you can recommend me other good options?
2.)Can I have the details of some of the reputable JB housing developers and agents as well?This is for my reference use only so that I can buy a good property to stay.
1. Permas Jaya’s biggest problem is the traffic system. However, I am not staying there and hence can’t give you much opinion about the living environment there.
2. An email has been sent to you.
We are looking to invest in a 720 sq ft apartment in Duta Impian (Embassy Suites) in JB. Price there is about RM200k ~ RM250K. Strata title is already issued. Maintenance is RM150/pm. Would you consider this aaprtment to be a good investment. I read on a some forums that there is no way for JB apartments to appreciate in price. Price always falls after launch. Is that true? Maybe we should invest in landed house? But rents for landed house seem very low. Thanks for your advice.
I read with interest your articles posted here.
They provide valuable info in helping me get started on pty investment in Johor.
I am a businessman from Singapore and am attracted by the potential of the IDR should it materialise. Would need some expert advice from you and possibly JVs together in future.
I am looking for a condominium to buy near CIQ as I work in Singapore and would like to stay in JB. A seller is asking for up to 380k for a 12th floor unit and I think there are quite some renovation work required. What is your opinion on Wadihana condominium as a home/investment for future?
There’s a new service apartment named “Sky Executive Suite” located in Bukit Indah by SP SETIA. The developer are selling at RM281k for the 20th floor unit TOP on 2013. Its a studio built in 751sf. please advise if this is a good or bad investment.
Hi Ong.. I’m currently working in singapore. Planning to buy a house in johor baru. My budget is around RM200k. Can you please advice me on this matter. Is there any landed property that will suite my budget.. Thank you
I am a johorean who is working in Singapore stay in JB, bukit indah area
I am interested to forked out some of my savings to invest in property in this area. However, the thought of investing on landed or condo is always in my mind. Have done some research on benefit of investing on landed and condo, but hope to get some expert advise from you as i can see that you are very perience in johor property.
My budget around 180k-280k, i am thinking of investmeting on studio apartment but very doubt that who will rent a RM1000+ apartment in johor and travel to singapore work every month (have read some of your articles that condo is the best renting investment)
Apartments in different locations of JB will have different target tenants. You may need to work with your agent to find out more of the rental demand in each area.
On average apartment has higher rental yield compared to landed property, which produces better cash flow income. While landed property in good location promises higher appreciation in long term.
I believe it will be more important for you to understand first what type of investment you are looking for, i.e. cash flow or capital gain.
My advice is always go for cash-flow-generating property (apartment/condo) first before you invest extra capital into higher risk investment.
Been link to your website since I started searched for house at JB. I am currently work at Singapore and plan to buy houses at JB for purpose of own staying and investment.
Currently, I had bought a double storey terrace at Taman Mount Austin, original unit for RM 215K, do you think this is a good deal?
For your information, I am now also in progress of finding a good house loan package. Any good mortgage brokers can you recommended to me? Floating or fix interest? ZEC or Non ZEC? Islamic or conventional package?
Lastly, which area at JB is worth to buy for investment? Is Gelang Patah area a good place to invest on? As the Legoland and Nusajaya is located nearby there. Would like to hear your professional advice on this.
I’m transferring to hospital sultanah aminah in March 2012, i’m interested to rent/buy the studio unit (460sqft) of Sri Samudra condo due to the close proximity to the hospital. Kindly advise on the reasonable price for rent/sale of this condo. Thank you.
Hi, Ong,
I stay in Ipoh, anything is good to invest in Ipoh? Any agent in Ipoh? thanks
I read you said Apatment is best but Ipoh may not that in demand, what’s yr comment?
Hi, Ong,
I stay in Ipoh, anything is good to invest in Ipoh? Any agent in Ipoh? thanks
I read you said Apatment is best but Ipoh may not that in demand, what’s yr comment?
Hi,
Could you please recommend agents specialize in selling agriculture land (freehold, 9 acres of bare land at fast developing township) located at Jerantut, Pahang. Please let me know. Thanks.
Hi Mr.OngKl tks for your useful tips. I wanted to sell my 2sty hse @ Tmn.Scientex, Pasir Gudang Johor. I did full renovation wt modern concept. I wanted to get a valuer to do valuation report for my hse. The common valuation is low. I intend to sell @ RM350k. Kindly give me a contact of good valuer whr to get good valuation quotation. Tks
I’m Paul from IJM Land, and we are currently developing a social app that features KL’s top lifestyle blogs. Would you be interested to have your blog featured on our app by having your posts linked to our app? Let me know
I am based in Johor Bahru and have already bought a few commercial properties.
I read with interest your article on setting up a company for real estate investments.
Would you recommend someone who can give advice on setting up a company for real estate investments and help me to calculate the pro/con of setting up a company?
I’m trying to sell my property, it’s a bungalow on very large land in Ledang Heights Bungalow Park. Quiet & private location. It’s a good opportunity for developers who wish to expand it or/and people who want to invest or/and buyers with long term goals. It’s a freehold. Foreigners are OK – it’s pre-approved for the foreign ownership.
I’m after a serious/committed/experienced RE agent who could help.
Could you please help me to get in touch with an interested RE agent.
On behalf of my client, we are looking for someone to do a review of a specific catchment area in Johor for the purposes of investment. Could you please email me your contact or call me on 012-4250773!
George Goonting here.
Co Founder of TaskZon (Property Mobile Application)
Anyway we can work together is a welcome.
We a open minded young startup online business located in Selangor, Puchong.
Our biggest difference from other property system is we don’t have agent listing or feature listing. We focus on area specialist agent then match agent to buyer/seller request. We also focus on user (buyer/seller) privacy so No agent will able to contact user if agent have not for-fill the user request property type, Size, location & etc
George Goonting
012 3833 456/ 03 8066 3733
taskzon.com
We a Sdn Bhd company with 100% ownership by Singaporean. Our Company holds 4 properties in Malaysia. We are thinking of selling the company. Are you able to help?
Hi Mr. Ong, I own a dual-key unit at D’Pristine@Medini in Johor Bahru (in front of Legoland). Can you recommend a good agent who can help me to sell this unit?
Thank you in advance.
46 Comments
jeff
March 15, 2009since you specialise in JB propoerty, can you give us a review of the properties developer in JB.
I am interested in Bandar Dato Onn.
plse comment on the location, design, landscaping and most important – is it a good investment location.
tks in advance.
ongkl
March 19, 2009Hi Jeff,
We are unable to give you such a review at the moment because we are more focused on completed projects in Johor Bahru which have proven their management, neighborhood and return on investment.
Cheers
Peter
June 10, 2009I’m interested in Penang island property.Kindly provide me a update new project from Developer.Thanks
June
June 12, 2009hi ,
All the si-fu out there, I need advice on the above matter, my daughter is working in JB and have intention to purchase a condo unit around Aminah Hospital.
The condo is only 713 sq feet . 3/4 furnished and price is a whooping RM260k
please advise whether the price is reasonable or can you recommend other properties which is cheaper.
She works at the hospital Aminah.
Thank You.
June
ongkl
June 15, 2009Hi June,
RM260k for 713 sqf is considered high in that area. I suppose it is Sri Samudera condo which I have posted many comments about it in this blog.
If she really likes the place, you can ask her to find more property agents to look for other units in the condo. Otherwise, try to negotiate by offering a price below RM200k and wait for the reply. To look for a good investment, patience is all you need.
Cheers
felix
October 24, 2012Sri Samudera developer (Grand Moment sdn bhd) has been wind-up by Yhl Engineering Sdn Bhd.. Title cannot be transfer without Yhl consent..
Au Kar Leong
June 21, 2009Hi,
I’m from Ipoh who is working and staying in Singapore.I’m planning to buy a terrace house(Single or double story,new or second hand) for own stay around JB area with good neighborhood,convenient,budget between RM200K.As I’m planning to settle down in JB to earn my living.I will appreciate if you can provide me some of the following informations:
1.)What is your opinion and advise on Permas Jaya in terms of living environment?Is It a good location to stay.Or you can recommend me other good options?
2.)Can I have the details of some of the reputable JB housing developers and agents as well?This is for my reference use only so that I can buy a good property to stay.
Thanks & Regards.
Kar Leong
ongkl
June 22, 2009Hi Kar Leong,
1. Permas Jaya’s biggest problem is the traffic system. However, I am not staying there and hence can’t give you much opinion about the living environment there.
2. An email has been sent to you.
Cheers
Michael
March 28, 2010Hi Mr Ong
We are looking to invest in a 720 sq ft apartment in Duta Impian (Embassy Suites) in JB. Price there is about RM200k ~ RM250K. Strata title is already issued. Maintenance is RM150/pm. Would you consider this aaprtment to be a good investment. I read on a some forums that there is no way for JB apartments to appreciate in price. Price always falls after launch. Is that true? Maybe we should invest in landed house? But rents for landed house seem very low. Thanks for your advice.
Jet
April 4, 2010Hi KL,
I read with interest your articles posted here.
They provide valuable info in helping me get started on pty investment in Johor.
I am a businessman from Singapore and am attracted by the potential of the IDR should it materialise. Would need some expert advice from you and possibly JVs together in future.
Cheers.
Beruang Kulim
April 25, 2010I am looking for a condominium to buy near CIQ as I work in Singapore and would like to stay in JB. A seller is asking for up to 380k for a 12th floor unit and I think there are quite some renovation work required. What is your opinion on Wadihana condominium as a home/investment for future?
SH
May 25, 2010Hi Ong,
There’s a new service apartment named “Sky Executive Suite” located in Bukit Indah by SP SETIA. The developer are selling at RM281k for the 20th floor unit TOP on 2013. Its a studio built in 751sf. please advise if this is a good or bad investment.
Regards
SH
SH
May 25, 2010Hi Ong,
How much rent can a studio apartment fetch in Bukit Indah?
Balraj
September 21, 2010Hi Ong.. I’m currently working in singapore. Planning to buy a house in johor baru. My budget is around RM200k. Can you please advice me on this matter. Is there any landed property that will suite my budget.. Thank you
Alice Chee
September 22, 2010Hi Ong,
Seems like you are an expert in Johor properties 🙂
Does investing in Shop houses a good choice? Which location? Thanks!
Willis
April 27, 2011Can expats buy property there? any documents needed?
Regards,
Willis
Richard
November 20, 2011Hi ongkl,
I am a johorean who is working in Singapore stay in JB, bukit indah area
I am interested to forked out some of my savings to invest in property in this area. However, the thought of investing on landed or condo is always in my mind. Have done some research on benefit of investing on landed and condo, but hope to get some expert advise from you as i can see that you are very perience in johor property.
My budget around 180k-280k, i am thinking of investmeting on studio apartment but very doubt that who will rent a RM1000+ apartment in johor and travel to singapore work every month (have read some of your articles that condo is the best renting investment)
What do you think ?
Sincerely.
ongkl
November 23, 2011Hi Richard,
Apartments in different locations of JB will have different target tenants. You may need to work with your agent to find out more of the rental demand in each area.
On average apartment has higher rental yield compared to landed property, which produces better cash flow income. While landed property in good location promises higher appreciation in long term.
I believe it will be more important for you to understand first what type of investment you are looking for, i.e. cash flow or capital gain.
My advice is always go for cash-flow-generating property (apartment/condo) first before you invest extra capital into higher risk investment.
Cheers
SHIFFON
January 6, 2012Hi,
Been link to your website since I started searched for house at JB. I am currently work at Singapore and plan to buy houses at JB for purpose of own staying and investment.
Currently, I had bought a double storey terrace at Taman Mount Austin, original unit for RM 215K, do you think this is a good deal?
For your information, I am now also in progress of finding a good house loan package. Any good mortgage brokers can you recommended to me? Floating or fix interest? ZEC or Non ZEC? Islamic or conventional package?
Lastly, which area at JB is worth to buy for investment? Is Gelang Patah area a good place to invest on? As the Legoland and Nusajaya is located nearby there. Would like to hear your professional advice on this.
Thanks and hope to hear from you soon.
chong
January 29, 2012Dear OngKL,
I’m transferring to hospital sultanah aminah in March 2012, i’m interested to rent/buy the studio unit (460sqft) of Sri Samudra condo due to the close proximity to the hospital. Kindly advise on the reasonable price for rent/sale of this condo. Thank you.
Edmund
April 1, 2012Hi, Ong,
I stay in Ipoh, anything is good to invest in Ipoh? Any agent in Ipoh? thanks
I read you said Apatment is best but Ipoh may not that in demand, what’s yr comment?
Edmund
April 12, 2012Hi, Ong,
I stay in Ipoh, anything is good to invest in Ipoh? Any agent in Ipoh? thanks
I read you said Apatment is best but Ipoh may not that in demand, what’s yr comment?
Sara
September 13, 2012Hi Ong,
i am interested in Taman Laguna Project . what do u think about tht place. Is the place safe ?
kk
January 26, 2013hi, 2nd storey shoplots easy to rent out for residnetial stay ? ist storey is doing business
Jeff Tan
May 28, 2013Hi,
Could you please recommend agents specialize in selling agriculture land (freehold, 9 acres of bare land at fast developing township) located at Jerantut, Pahang. Please let me know. Thanks.
Jeff
KCLau
July 8, 2013@Nicholas,
It depends on the return you can get from the apartment.
Eng
June 24, 2014would you recommend a property management service? we are from apartment in Johor Bahru, looking for a change. Thx
yash
November 27, 2014Hi! I’m planning to buy house @ mutilate rini 2 storey house @ price of 600k is it worth it…..New project finish in 2016. ..any comments …
Nara
August 7, 2015Hi Mr.OngKl tks for your useful tips. I wanted to sell my 2sty hse @ Tmn.Scientex, Pasir Gudang Johor. I did full renovation wt modern concept. I wanted to get a valuer to do valuation report for my hse. The common valuation is low. I intend to sell @ RM350k. Kindly give me a contact of good valuer whr to get good valuation quotation. Tks
Paul
November 18, 2015Hi There,
I’m Paul from IJM Land, and we are currently developing a social app that features KL’s top lifestyle blogs. Would you be interested to have your blog featured on our app by having your posts linked to our app? Let me know
thanks!
KCLau
November 18, 2015Hi Paul, I am the co-founder of this site. Yes, sure. Please include our blog in your app.
Thanks
Afla
December 22, 2015Hi.. are u guys still active..? I need agent for ambank auction. Need to know any fees/payment charged..
ongkl
March 4, 2016Hi Afla,
Sorry for the very late reply.
You may contact Mr. Lee at 012-7800677 from C.G. Lee Realty if you have not done so.
Sophia
August 16, 2016Hi there!
I would like to get in touch with you for an event. May I get your email or contact number?
Thanks!
amir
January 12, 2017hi,
may i know for jentayu resident at tampoi, what is the value? looking to buy a unit there for own stay, and how about suriamas?.
S Chin
March 20, 2017Hi,
I am based in Johor Bahru and have already bought a few commercial properties.
I read with interest your article on setting up a company for real estate investments.
Would you recommend someone who can give advice on setting up a company for real estate investments and help me to calculate the pro/con of setting up a company?
Please email/PM me.
Thanks
J.J.
July 18, 2017Hi,
I’m trying to sell my property, it’s a bungalow on very large land in Ledang Heights Bungalow Park. Quiet & private location. It’s a good opportunity for developers who wish to expand it or/and people who want to invest or/and buyers with long term goals. It’s a freehold. Foreigners are OK – it’s pre-approved for the foreign ownership.
I’m after a serious/committed/experienced RE agent who could help.
Could you please help me to get in touch with an interested RE agent.
Please email me.
Many thanks
Kelly Lee
July 26, 2017Hi,
PropertyGuru International will held a press conference on 27/7/2017
We would like to send you the media invite. If you are interested, kindly drop us email at kelly@mustardtree.com.my
Thanks
Maryann
August 8, 2017Hi KC
On behalf of my client, we are looking for someone to do a review of a specific catchment area in Johor for the purposes of investment. Could you please email me your contact or call me on 012-4250773!
Thanks
Best regards
Maryann
Richard
February 27, 2018Hi, My company would like to sell the factory @
TAMAN PERINDUSTRIAN GEMILANG and lease back.
Are you able to assist?
Pls email me if possible
Thanks
Chng Suat Neo
May 7, 2018Hi
I would like to sell my apartment in Residensi Encorp, Iskandar Peteri, Johor.
Pl contact me ASAP. Should I put in furniture and improve the fittings before I see the property?
George Andrew Goonting
June 7, 2018George Goonting here.
Co Founder of TaskZon (Property Mobile Application)
Anyway we can work together is a welcome.
We a open minded young startup online business located in Selangor, Puchong.
Our biggest difference from other property system is we don’t have agent listing or feature listing. We focus on area specialist agent then match agent to buyer/seller request. We also focus on user (buyer/seller) privacy so No agent will able to contact user if agent have not for-fill the user request property type, Size, location & etc
George Goonting
012 3833 456/ 03 8066 3733
taskzon.com
Az
July 1, 2018I have a terrace house in Bukit Indah. I am thinking to sell it off. Could you recommend me a reliable agent to sell it off.
Thank you.
Mehanathan
February 14, 2019Hi,
What are the criteria needed for a Foreign Developer to do any land development in Malaysia?
If they can operate in Malaysia what is the tax system?
Chin Willey
September 14, 2019Hi,
We a Sdn Bhd company with 100% ownership by Singaporean. Our Company holds 4 properties in Malaysia. We are thinking of selling the company. Are you able to help?
Willey.
Ryan
October 8, 2020Hi Mr. Ong, I own a dual-key unit at D’Pristine@Medini in Johor Bahru (in front of Legoland). Can you recommend a good agent who can help me to sell this unit?
Thank you in advance.
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