Buying property in JB 105

While sorting out my photographs, I came across this picture taken when I attended a PropertyGuru seminar in 2011. This was part of the slides presented by a Malaysian law firm. For those who find ...

Buying Property in JB 104

It has been about 3 months since I signed all the required documents and surrendered almost 2/3 of my savings towards the downpayment and other misc fees for the home purchase. Since then I have ...

Buying Property in JB 103

Since we signed the letter of offer from the bank, there were numerous delays in the further processing of our purchase… most likely being held up at the lawyer’s office. Within two weeks from signing ...

A Survey of JB part 3

Been awhile since I updated on my property search. Reason being that I decided against Casania and moved on to other developments for three reasons – 1. Earlier owners bought the property for RM410K and ...

A Survey of JB part 2

Last weekend we went into JB again early in the morning and without the kids. The plan was simple – view Casania and Leisure Farm show house. I had made prior appointment for the first ...

A Survey of JB

The family including mother, brother and sister-in-law joined us for the house hunting trip last Saturday. Together with our two older kids, we only managed to cross the Causeway around 1pm and famished. So much ...

Buying Property in JB 101

I have read several good books on property investment in 2011. Before we begin looking at JB property or any property for that matter, it is important to have a financial plan. Yes, whether you ...

Buying Property in JB 101

I have read several good books on property investment in 2011. Before we begin looking at JB property or any property for that matter, it is important to have a financial plan. Yes, whether you ...

A Financial Stocktake

Money and numbers is in my blood. It has been since the day I chose Commerce as my course of education in college. I did surprisingly well – having no issues differentiating between the debits ...