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Residential Investment in Iskandar Region

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1. Survey on Residential Investment in Iskandar Region

My name is Ashaari Sudar, undergraduate from the National University of Singapore, Department of Real Estate Studies. I am currently doing a case study on Property Investment in the Iskandar Region, Johor Bahru. This case study focuses on residential investments in Nusajaya and hopes to collect feedback by investors and the public.

Thank you very much for your time and effort.

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SECTION A: LOCATION SURVEY

Would you consider purchasing an overseas property for investment?

Yes

Maybe

No (Skip to Q3)

What is motivating purpose of your overseas property purchase?
(You may tick more than once)

Tenant Rental / Side Income

Capital Appreciation / Flipping

Second Home from Singapore

Prestige / Desire for Overseas Properties

Retirement Village

Weekend / Holiday Destination

Vicinity to relatives overseas

Other (Please Specify)

Rate the importance of General Factors when considering purchasing overseas properties?
(1 Least important, 5 Very important)

	1 - Least Impt	2	3	4	5 - Most Impt
Economic & Political Stability
Cost of Living in the country
Foreign restrictions / protection
Transport Infrastructure / Accessibility
Physical security of properties (i.e. Theft, Disaster)
Tax Shelter and Obligations

Rate the importance of Development Factors when considering purchasing overseas properties?
(1 Least important, 5 Very important)

	1 - Least Impt	2	3	4	5 - Most Impt
Future Development of Site
Strict Construction Procedure and Integrity
Management of Properties
Developer Track Record / Reliability
Property Yield and Returns (ROE)
Steady Flow of Rental Income
Future increase in Property Values

Have you heard of the mega-development project called the Iskandar Region in Johor?

Yes

No (Skip to Q8)

On the scale of 1 to 10, how familiar are you with the project?
(1 - Not familiar, 10 - Most familiar)

1 - Not Familiar
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 - Very Familiar

How do you rate the probability success of this Iskandar Region?
(1 - Not successful, 10 - Very Successful)

1 - Not successful
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 - Very Successful

Would you consider purchasing a residential property in Nusajaya, Iskandar Region?

Yes

Maybe

No (Skip to Q10)

9. What would be your Motivating purpose of the property purchase in Nusajaya?

Investment

Owner Occupation

Rental Purposes

Other (Please Specify)

10.

What do you think are the ADVANTAGES of purchasing a property in Nusajaya, Johor?
(You may tick more than once)

Cheap Cost of living

Cheap Property Prices

Away from busy city life / Greenery

Convenience shopping

Recreational Facilities

Future developments in the area

Proximity to amenities (i.e. Hospitals, Retail shops)

Proximity to port / business infrastructures

Proximity to Singapore 2nd Link (Tuas)

Further from the congested Johore City center

Other (Please Specify)

11.

What do you think are the DISADVANTAGES of purchasing a property in Nusajaya, Johor?
(You may tick more than once)

Relatively high crime rate

Low property Yield / Returns

Frequent policy changes

Hassle and high cost in transaction

Political Instability

Bumiputra policies

Lack of foreign protection

Investment is subjected to Malaysian laws and policies.

Potential Higher returns from other investment types (Stocks & Shares)

Other (Please Specify)

SECTION B: INVESTMENT PREFERENCE

12. Given the option to invest in Nusajaya, Johor, how long will your holding period be? *

Less than a year

1-5 years

6-10 years

As long as possible

Other (Please Specify)

13. Given the option to invest in Nusajaya, Johor, what type of properties would you consider getting in Nusajaya?
(You may tick more than once) *

Terrace

Semi Detached

Detached

Condominiums

Other (Please Specify)

14.

Given the liquidity to invest in Nusajaya, Johor, state the range of property prices you are willing to purchase?

RM0-250,000

RM250,000-500,000

RM500,000-1million

Above 1million

Other (Please Specify)

15.

Given the Singapore’s Gross Rental Yield is 3.51% (2009), state the desired yield on investment in Nusajaya?

0% - 5%

6% - 10%

11% - 20%

Above 20%

Other (Please Specify)

16.

Given the option to invest in Nusajaya, Johor, how would you finance the property purchase?
(You may tick more than once)

Personal Savings

Bank Loans

Rental Income

Other (Please Specify)

17.

What are the requirements you would consider before purchasing overseas properties?
(You may tick more than once)

Big Area of Land / Spacious

Lush Greenery and Serenity

Highly furnished with luxurious décor

Pro-family development

Upper class neighbourhood

Safe Gated Community

Other (Please Specify)

18.

What type of neighbourhood infrastructure do you hope to have in overseas properties?
(You may tick more than once)

Excellent public transportation system

Retail Malls & Convenience Center

Eateries and Restaurants

Renown educational institutes

Nearby Hospitals & Medical Centres

Vicinity to Workplace

Recreational & Sporting Facilities

Efficient Public Service (i.e. Police force, Fire-fighters)

Other (Please Specify)

19.

What changes do you recommend if you would consider investing in Nusajaya, Johor?
(You may tick more than once)

Reduce crime rates (property and personal crimes)

Remove Bumiputra Rights / Preference

Implement Foreign protection for investors

Lesser policy changes for investment certainty

Enforce strict construction procedures

Enhance accessibility to and fro the customs

More Incentives for foreign purchases (i.e. Tax benefits, Fees Waivers)

Other (Please Specify)

SECTION C: RESPONDENT'S PROFILE

20.

What is your gender?

Male

Female

21. What is your ethnic group? *

Chinese

Malay

Indian

Other (Please Specify)

22. What is your age group? *

20 and below

21-30

31-40

41-50

Above 50

23. What type of property are you currently residing?
*

HDB

Condominium

Apartment

Terraces

Semi Detached

Bungalow

Other (Please Specify)

24. What is your current occupation? *

Professional/Managerial

Manufacturing/Technical

Public & Government Sector

Sales & Services

Office Administration

Housewife

Student

Self-employed

Retired

Other (Please Specify)

25. How much is your monthly income? *

Below SGD$1,000

SGD$1,000 to $2,999

SGD$3,000 to $4,999

SGD$5,000 to $6,999

SGD$7,000 to $8,999

SGD$9,000 & above

26.

On the scale of 1 to 5, RATE your investment risk aversion?
(1 being Risk Avoiding, 5 being Risk Taking),

1 - Risk Avoiding

5 - Risk Taking

27.

1. Are you currently investing on any investment products?
(You may tick more than once)

Stocks & Shares

Bonds & T-bills

Mutual Funds & REITS

Property Investment

Foreign Exchange

Fixed Deposits

Investment Link Policies

Other (Please Specify)

28.

What is your preference for any investment product?
(You may tick more than once)

Flexibility (To cash out on investment)

High Returns (Equating to higher risk)

Safe Investment (Low probability of loss/ lesser returns)

Shortest Time Horizon (Quickly cashing in)

Longest Time Horizon (Long term growth)

Period for Capital Appreciation

Low Capital Outlay

Recurring dividends and periodic income

Other (Please Specify)

29.

What is your current investment Objectives and Goals?
(You may tick more than once)

To diversify investment portfolio

To create wealth and maximize net worth

To have a steady flow of continuous income

To retire with a lump sum amount

To support family and child’s education / future

To make additional income to current job

To retire with comfort in the future

Other (Please Specify)


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