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Most expats live on the NE corner of Penang but are spread all over. A few live in Georgetown (the capital). Have a look at Gurney Drive (millionaires row).... Food is cheap at the makan stalls, try the nasi lemak.. Bobby

Hi Virgo, We rent. There is a glut of properties on the market at the moment and basically I don't think I will ever buy here. Australians might live overseas but eventually they usually return home. It is a 10 year plan for us. There are a lot of expats here (British, Canadian, Aussies...

We choose Penang Bobby

Hi Virgo, How's it going? We were in Malaysia and then Mexico..I like Malaysia better Some of the pros of living in Malaysia.....the pros and cons are Pros..... Cheap cost of living/shopping Cheap cost of travel within Asia Good weather (warm all year round).... Sense of...

Very hard to get Permanent Residency here. The Visa is renewable if you don't do anything untoward. Bobby

Back Home TerryW...thanks but it is solely an investment property. We have decided to convert one of our IPs to an PPOR, so the 6 year rule won't apply even if we decided to sell. Basically, we have been renting in Sydney and Asia for the last 8 years or so.... Virgo - We are in Puerto...

Thanks everyone, The tenants are paying the rent so i think I will just rent in Sydney at a lower rent than I am getting in Randwick. it will ease me back into civilisation Thanks

Thanks Thanks for the replies, I am guessing the real estate law is different in QLD and Vic to NSW. Anyone out there familiar with the current law in NSW...

Leased property Thanks Luckyone, Gee I hope you are right...I was going to ask the real estate agent but she is good friends with the tenant and I just wanted a second and correct answer. Thanks

Hi, My wife and I have been living overseas and intend to return to Australia next month. Our house in Sydney is tenanted and on a lease which will expire in August. Basically, is there anyway I can break the lease? I don't want to disrupt the tenants more than I intend to but am inquiring...

Las Vegas Thank you Emma for your great posts. My wife and I are Australian retirees and have been here in las Vegas for the last 5 weeks, we intend staying for another 3 weeks and are here at the Imperial Palace on the strip. We are only small property investors with 7 IPS back in Oz (one...

Painter in Sydney Can anyone recommend a painter in Sydney. I would like to have a townhouse interior painted Thanks

Bali Good thinking, Seminyak is quite nice. We got back from Bali last Sunday night, Kuta Beach is getting worse, if that is possible. Enjoy your trip Bobby

Kl I haven't purchased here. It is always cheaper to rent than own if there is no Capital Gain. We live near Jalan Ramlee (KLCC) and there are a number of places I like, including Langkawi, Malacca and Penang but they are bit "sleepy". I agree with what you are saying about money being made...

Kl Yeah, and they are building them all the time. Some of the Chinese owners sight on their properties for Capital Gain and stories from real estates agents say they have condos on their books that haven't had a tenant in 10 years !!!! Here are some links on taxes in Malaysia...

Kl Penang is cheaper and more laid back, but we prefer to live in KL. Penang has a LOT of condos and I would be very careful about purchasing there due to the quality of the buildings and a oversupply. There is a minimum purchase price of RM500k ($170K) for foreigners... Bobby

. Hi Virgo, I am in Malaysia. If you want some info on MM2H send me a PM. Singapore will be way too expensive for retirement in 10 years, already that way for many. Check out the certificate of entitlement for cars!! I was posted there for a couple of years with Navy years ago and got...

. May I ask which Asian country you spent most of your time in? Bobby