What are you going to do about the impending toll hike?

It is long overdue for taking some drastic measures to reduce living expenses after a series of price hikes in the past year, e.g. fuel hike, utility hike. The latest is toll hike. For those who feel the pain, it is time to stop complaining and take action. One of the measures you can take immediately is to reduce car usage. Share a car with someone in the office that is staying in the your area. Use LRT if your office is near LRT station. Shop in areas served by LRT.

Photos for places around Bukit Jalil

Photos related to Bukit Jalil at flickr.com


Pool in front of Bukit Jalil stadium

KL events accessible from Vista Komanwel using public transport in November 2006

Impressions Of Yunnan - KLCC/Raja Chulan

Malaysia International Gourmet Festival @ Pacifica Grill & Bar - KLCC station

Malaysia International Gourmet Festival @ Lai Po Heen - KLCC station

A Festive Family Fun Day - KLCC station

KL events accessible from Vista Komanwel using public transport in October 2006

The Season for Hairy Crabs - Ampang Park station

Ramadhan Japanese Buffet - PWTC station

10 Types Of Ikan Bakar And Kerabu For Ramadhan - KLCC station

Rental income in Vista Komanwel

Based on current rental ads in TheStar, rental for whole unit in Vista Komanwel is between RM 1,000 and RM 1,600. Since this unit is fully furnished, investment income will be 8.6% for rental of RM 1,500 per month and purchase price of RM 210,000. Rental market in Vista Komanwel is supported by students of International Medical University. Current 36-month fixed deposit rate for Maybank is 4.58%.

Final asking price

My condo is available next month(August 2006). To encourage bidding, final asking price will be RM 210k. You can review advantages of my unit in this article.

World cup 2006 promotion

Good news! From today till July 10, 2006, my condo unit will be yours for RM 229k from RM 248k. This represents a saving of more than RM 19,000. So what are you waiting for? Contact me via email(myvistakomanwel-at-gmail.com) for viewing. Besides watching football/soccer matches, don't miss out this bargain.

Some of Kuala Lumpur events attainable using public transport in June 2006

French Film Festival - Midvalley station

Tip-Tap - Bukit Bintang station

Kuala Lumpur International Motorshow - PWTC station

Malaysian Bookfest 2006 - KLCC station

Japanese Curry Promotion - PWTC station

Status of my unit at Vista Komanwel C

My unit is available right now :) However there are a few interested parties at fact-finding stage. If you have questions, send them to myvistakomanwel-at-gmail.com. The offer is going to expire by end of May 2006. Happy property hunting in Malaysia.

Some of Kuala Lumpur events attainable using public transport in May 2006

Alexis Bistro Ampang Presents Noryn Aziz & Soul Fingerz - Jelatek station

MPO : Violin Recital - KLCC station

French Art Festival 2006: Men Without Shadows - Masjid Jamek station

Norwegian Seafood Promotion - Ampang Park station

Spanish Seduction - KLCC tation

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Some of Kuala Lumpur events attainable using public transport in April 2006

DFP:Jazz & World Music Series Featuring Branford Marsalis - KLCC station

Malaysian Philhamonic Orchestra: Chamber Concert - KLCC station

Chocolate Truffle Cake And Sweet Curry Bread - PWTC station

Pasta And Pizza Extravaganza - PWTC
station

A Taste Of Australia - KL Sentral station

Fifteen reasons to retire or live in Malaysia

The article is written by Andy Davison, a Brit who is living in Malaysia. He also owns Malaysia My Second Home. For me, a Malaysian who had lived in Singapore(10 years) and USA(3 years), the biggest selling point of Malaysia is value for money. According to CIA, GDP per capita for Malaysia, Singapore and USA is 10k, 30k and 40k respectively. So you get the picture :) There are other tropical paradises, but because of their popularity, the cost of living has gone up significantly. There are other cheaper places, but they are not international city like Kuala Lumpur.

Map of Vista Komanwel

Links for expatriates who are interested in Malaysia

Malaysia My Second Home

Want to Retire in Malaysia

Malaysia MY Second Home Centre

Expat Focus

Malaysia in the eyes of CIA

Fifteen reasons to retire or live in Malaysia

Photos around Vista Komanwel

Bukit Jalil by Kazuo Lim Khee Boon


Bukit Jalil by VirtualMalaysia






Commonwealth Hill

Commonwealth Hill by Alden Yap

Events around KL attainable using LRT

For events around KL attainable using LRT, check out KLue

Aerial photos of National Sports Complex

Who should consider buying my condo?

Those who work and/or play in areas around LRT stations

Those refuse to pay overpriced crappy car

Those who want to make a statement by having a lifestyle that is energy-friendly

Those who consider exercising is an important part of their life

Those who want to save money

Offer! Unlimited rides on Rapid KL's LRT & bus for 365 days

If you buy my condo before 31st May 2006, you will get free tickets for unlimited rides on Rapid KL LRT & Bus for 365 days for the future owner(one person). So, hurry up! Save! Save! Save for your future!

Unlimited ride for LRT & Bus - RM 4.17 per day

Unlimited ride for LRT & bus for RM 4.17 per day or RM 125 per month. The only way to beat this is car pool :( For more details, check out Rapid KL

Places accessible from Vista Komanwel using public transport

KL city : KL City Shuttle


KL metro & Selangor : KL Rail Transit System

Petrol hike! 30 sen... Really?

Here is the news from TheEdgeDaily : Fuel prices up 30 sen. Even though I use LRT mostly, I am sure prices of other items will go up in near future, e.g. electricity, water.

Photo of my building at Vista Komanwel C

Aerial photos around my unit at Vista Komanwel C

Aerial view around Sri Petaling LRT station:


Aerial view around my unit:


Closeup aerial view around Sri Petaling LRT station:


Closeup aerial view around my unit:

From balcony of my unit you can see Jalan Barat and Bukit Jalil Stadium. Golf course can be viewed from the corridor in front of my unit.

An example of property not meeting expectations

Talking about unexpected unit, here is an example:
"I am GA buyer. We are telling them that they owe us a landscaped courtyard as stated in the brochure.."

GA is referring to Green Avenue, Bkt Jalil.

More details can be found at Malaysia Real Estate's forum

Photos for my unit at Senawang

Side View



Front View

Weekly chart for light crude oil

Weekly light crude oil price

Note: Light crude oil is a top grade oil used in US.

P.S. In near future, owning a car will be viewed as a necessary evil to a curse, in my opinion.

Vista Komanwel condo unit is up for grab!

Dear Potential Condo Owners,

Are you working in KL city center or any locations along LRT lines? Want to slash transportation cost? Do you like to stay in your own place that is close to a jogging park? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then I have an offer for you : an unit at Vista Komanwel C is for sale. Below are the main advantages of the unit:

Convenience
Vista Komanwel is within 10-minute walking distance from Sri Petaling station of LRT. If you drive, Leburaya Kuala Lumpur-Seremban and Leburaya Shah Alam is around the corner. See Map of Vista Komanwel

Low Transportation Cost
Since public transport is very convenient for work and play, you save a lot in the long run(RM 4.2 per day for unlimited ride on LRT & bus).

Quiet
The unit is further away from the main road(Jalan Barat).

Healthy Lifestyle
Vista Komanwel is also next to Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Resourt, Commonwealth Hill and National Stadium.

Windy/Cool
The unit is cool even when it is hot outside. Come during afternoon on weekend to experience it.

Clean
Common areas within the building are swept everyday. Rubbish is collected everyday. In addition mosquito spraying in common areas is carried out every few months.

See Before You Buy
The unit is well-maintained since the only owner and his family is occupying it. To see is to to believe. For new properties, you can never be sure what you will get, seriously. I am sure you heard of delayed projects and not-up-to-expectation units.

Below is information regarding the unit:

Address: Vista Komanwel C

Township: Vista Komanwel

City: Bukit Jalil

State: Kuala Lumpur

Property Type: condo, 8th floor, middle unit

Tenure: freehold

Title Type: strata

Land Area: N/A

Built-Up: 1200

Asking Price: RM 210,000(excluding moveable furnitures and electrical appliances)

No. of Bedrooms: 3

No. of Bathrooms: 2

Occupied Type: owner

Furnishing Type: fully furnished (air-conditioners, ceiling fans, lights, kitchen cabinets, wall cabinets, shower heaters, TV cabinet, dining table, three-seater sofa, single-seater sofa, two-seater sofa, ...)

Available Date: August 2006

Facilities: covered parking, nursery, playground, swimming pool, 24hr security and etcetera

Photo of the unit's building

Aerial view of the unit


If you have any questions, please contact the owner at myvistakomanwel-at-gmail-dot-com().

Not interested in condo, how about bungalow?