Homes within budgets: (Right) Jagdeep (seated, white shirt) and officials are kept busy answering enquiries at the roadshow at the Tanjung Bungah market in Penang.

Penangites flocked to the ‘Mission House-Possible’ roadshow at the Tanjung Bungah market to find out more about the state’s affordable housing projects.

Hotel worker Mohd Nazri Zainon, 31, said buying a house from a private developer was out of the question due to financial constraints.

“My wife and I have been renting a unit for a few years now and we are now looking to buy a house of our own.

“It is a good time for us to buy as we will need a bigger place with our third child coming,” he said at the roadshow on Saturday.

Janitor M. Murugah, 54, said he came to the roadshow to enquire about an affordable housing unit for his 26-year-old daughter who had just started working in Bayan Lepas.

He added that it would be good for her to have her own place.

A woman, who wanted to be known only as Grace, said her family members and in-laws had been staying in a a single-storey semi- detached house for almost 20 years.

“The rental is low as the house belongs to a family friend.

“Owning my own place is out of my budget and having my family staying under one roof is better for me.

“However, I will still apply for an affordable housing unit as there is no harm in trying,” she said.

>> Full list of Affordable Housing in Penang <<

Penang Housing, Town and Coun-try Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo was present at the one-day roadshow.

He said that due to the good response, more roadshows would be organised to brief Penangites about housing projects.

Also present was Tanjung Bungah assemblyman Teh Yee Cheu.

Source: TheStar.com.my

The second phase of Taman Gamelan Ria by New Edition Development Sdn. Bhd. in Sungai Bakap, Penang. It is located off Jalan Gamelan, a mere minutes drive from SRJ(C) Chong Kuang. Other amenities such as convenient stores, banks, eateries and markets are also just a short drive away.

The current phase consists of 32 units 2-storey terrace houses with typical lot size of 20 ft. x 65 ft.. Indicative price starts from RM368,000 onwards.

Other Phases:

• Phase 1 – 2-storey terrace (36 units)
• Phase 3 – 2-storey terrace (46 units)

Property Project: Taman Gamelan Ria – Phase 2
Location: Sungai Bakap, Penang
Property Type: 2-Storey Terrace
Land Area: 20′ x 65′ onwards
Tenure: Freehold
Total Units: 32
Indicative Price: RM 368,000.00 onwards
Developer: New Edition Development Sdn. Bhd.

Location Map:

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by Charles Tan

If you stay in Penang, mainland is considered a secondary choice. Island is the main focus and majority would choose to stay in island over mainland. Well, one major reason would also be due to the employment opportunities in the island. Think of any foreign multinational paying higher than the usual salaries and you would understand why people like to stay in island. They have no need to face jams everyday when they cross the bridge. The jams are also getting worst. One hour is considered usual these days. Batu Kawan potential today is more seafood restaurant related.

This may change. investPenang director Datuk Lee Kah Choon said that there were 6,000 acres of land available for development in Batu Kawan and it is now accessible via the second bridge. Industrial development would comprise 1,500 acres which meant employment opportunities are likely to rise from today. Another 2,000 acres would be for mixed-development projects while residential and eco-tourism developments would take up 2,000 acres. What do you get when you have business, leisure and pleasure at the same place? Well, the boom starts and the price goes up. Fortunately, this summary is also backed up by details. Some confirmed ones include The Aspen Vision City (AVC) which is where IKEA is located, Penang International Technology Park (PITP), RM1bil Penang Designer Village, a golf course, a theme park as well as 12,000 new affordable high-rise units would also be built. The LARGEST shopping mall in the northern region would also be built there by the Belleview Group.

With all these, perhaps it is true that mainland’s price may just catch up with the island in the near future. Eco World said that their new launches in mainland would be priced similar to the island. Read here: Buying Batu Kawan? Same price as island. Anyway, the most important catalyst which is the connection between island and mainland is ready. Once all these planned starts to show progress, the mindset may change. Only then would mainland be secondary to island no more. Don’t buy for investment yet. Please proceed to buy for own stay. If you can truly like it, very soon many would too. Happy waiting.

>> This opinion article comes courtesy of my friend, Charles, the founder of kopiandproperty.com. He is popular for sharing his thought on property investment mostly based on his own 12 years experience as well as from all the readings and conversations with property gurus in the industry. (Source)

Taman Teratai, a new residential development by Ng Khye Soon Construction Sdn. Bhd. in Sungai Bakap, Penang. It is located immediately opposite of Taman Kuang, only a few minutes drive away from SRJ(C) Chong Kuang. Many other amenities such as convenient stores, banks, eateries and markets are also just a short drive away.

This development comprises 29 units of extra-large 2-storey terrace houses with 3 different design types. The smallest type has a built-up area of 22ft x 45ft. All units are designed to face North-South enhancing natural ventilation.

Estimated driving time (based on Google map):

• To Penang main bridge toll – 27 minutes
• To 2nd Penang bridge toll – 15 minutes
• To Bayan Lepas FTZ via 2nd Penang bridge – 35 minutes
• To Auto City – 23 minutes
• To Bandar Tasik Mutiara – 15 minutes
• To Jit Sin High School Branch (under construction) – 8 minutes

Property Project: Taman Teratai
Location: Sungai Bakap, Penang
Property Type: 2-Storey Terrace
Land Area: 22′ x 65′ onwards
Built-up Area: 22′ x 45′(Type A), 22′x 48′(Type B) and 22’ x 50’(Type C)
Tenure: Freehold
Total Units: 29
Indicative Price: RM 448,888.00 onwards
Developer: Ng Khye Soon Construction Sdn Bhd

Location Map:

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