House/Apartment Shopping
10 May
I believe pregnancy instantly makes you grow up. I know its funny saying it given how I’m just 1 year shy away from being 30 therefore I *should* already be matured but I’ve always seen myself as a carefree person.
My husband sold the apartment a few months ago. I always saw it as a bachelor pad instead of a ‘home’ and till today I have no idea why he invested in all 993 square feet of it when he knew he was probably going to get married and settle down.
Lately I’ve been quite bent on buying a house since our baby will be arriving. Call it a need to find a nest or whatever you want. I simply can’t bear the thought of staying in a rented place, what more, shiver at the thought of the owner conveniently telling us she wants the place back when the baby arrives.
And then there’s our OZ move………frankly now with Peanut on her way, I doubt we’ll be making the move any time soon. Taking the big leap and risk to leave everything here and try our luck in a foreign land at this point is NOT the wisest thing a parent could do. I could never deny my own parents the opportunity of playing grandparents esp when they’re so keen and excited for the baby. They absolutely can’t do that here while we’re there. Period.
I’ve told my husband to extend his visa and truly believe it will be granted given our situation. He however doesn’t believe that would be the case. I sometimes resent the fact on how he’s holding on to the prospect of moving to OZ this year. Because of this we’re giving up so many good opportunities to a great life in Malaysia itself. Malaysia may not be a perfect country, but it’s the only country I’ve grown up in and a place I call home, no matter how shitty things can be – politically. I stand by the notion that the grass is not necessarily greener on other side. Guess some people need to experience it first hand to find out 
Ok now back to a house – I’ve been doing quite a bit of research and it’s ridiculous how landed property prices have surged over the years. We would love to get a house but given how it’s close to one million for a house in prime KL area, we’re now deduced to looking for an apartment. On average, a decent home in KL area would cost – anywhere between RM800k-RM1.2 million And apartment in a prime area would be RM500k for less than 1,000 squarefeet and can go up to RM800k for a 1,500 squarefeet apartment. Even if you can find something within that price range, you’ll still need to renovate it which would further cost you another RM50k. Insane much? Trust me, I’ve done my research.
Some of the key features we’re looking for –
- Minimum space of 1,500 squarefeet and above – I’m not looking for anything humongous, perhaps just a little space so the baby can crawl 
-Located in KL, preferably near my parents place – This is important to me because it will make dropping the baby off to my parents’ a whole lot easier once I go back to work.
- Within our budget - the lesser it is, the better 
To date we’ve already seen one house that’s REALLY gorgeous – of course that’s like RM1.2 milion therefore it’s not something we’re even going to consider. Dad thought it would be a great idea just to have a look see (and also because it’s 5 mins away from my parent’s home) but I think that has only made me depressed on how insane the market price is here. Boy, the house was definitely gorgeous though *pray that I win the jackpot soon*
Anyway, I think this little romper that I got over the weekend at the Mother-Baby Expo in Mid Valley sums it all.
We’re doing all this for her 
Hey, i’ve always thougth that houses in KL cannot be dearer as comapared to Penang’s but reading your entry, guess i was wrong,,,,
anyway, really hope all wil turn out well for you, your hub and the lil one……….
once you have decided on the house, share with us the pictures, love your taste ,you know..
have a great week ahead
Hello boss, indeed prices have gone up, esp in prime areas. But it’s cheaper if you buy someplace far like Puchong or Cheras, which is what most people are doing these days.
Thanks, will definitely put up pictures once we can find an affordable place. You have a great week too
cute romper <3 <3 <3!! yea, and good luck with the jackpot *prays*
Thanks Jen. REALLY hope to win the jackpot, one of these days *crosses fingers*
Wow Cas, it seems that property prices in KL has already doubled up. Much you can get as the same in Penang too.
Jessie, property prices have gone crazy here and it will continue to go up even further if we don’t commit and buy one now itself. Pray that we’ll get a nice apartment soon!
I couldn’t agree less whatever you write here. It is all so so so true. Anyway, I bet you will find something really nice real soon. I will let you know if I see any good deal around. Btw, what bout the auction property at my place? Aren’t you bidding for it???
Thanks, really hope to find a decent place WITH an affordable price soon
Wah, we can be neighbors eh? I have no idea about the auction property near your place, I’ll check it out though.
Good luck with your search
Thanks babe. I need all the luck!
I wanna buy a house toooo
Prices have escalated by a fair bit in the past year… You should have gotten one last year!
Eugene, now you tell me
But we were stuck with the apartment last year. Property prices are only going to go up more this year, arrggh!
Awww Cas, good luck on the house hunting.
And about the price, gosh! I don’t know how I’m gonna afford one when my time comes. By then, it would be min 1.5m? Jesus!
Thanks babe. Well I don’t want to imagine coz it might be even 1 million for an apartment of 1,000 squarefeet or less, unless the property market bubble burst or comes to a halt.