Port Dickson

Port Dickson is located in the western region of Negeri Sembilan, and is around 90 km from Kuala Lumpur and 32km from Seremban. It came into being as a small town built around charcoal production, but was later developed as a small port by the British during the Strait Settlement period. It evolved into a busy trading centre with the construction of railway and other transport lines and although it now boasts 89,000 residents and an ever-increasing number of tourists, its beautiful beaches are fairly well preserved. Frequent buses, commuter trains, and taxis operate between Pork Dickson and Kuala Lumpur, with the journey taking one to one-and-a-half hours.

The main attraction of Port Dickson is the beautiful, clear stretch of beaches facing the blue sea and it is a particular for holidaying Singaporeans. Beaches start at Port Dickson town and stretch 15 km to Pasir Panjang in the south. Along this stretch are many popular spots for swimming, sun bathing and water sports. Different beaches offer different kinds of recreational activities be they jet-skiing, canoe riding, parasailing, or nature based activities such as fishing for saltwater fish and crabbing.

For shopping, on Saturday evenings, a ‘Pasar Malam’ or night market takes place near the centre of the town. Eating options abound and the town’s daytime shopping district is centered around retail and food court called the Central Market.

Buying Property in Port Dickson
With ready sunshine, beautiful beaches and low cost of living all within easy reach of Kuala Lumur, Port Dickson is a good choice for buying property both for investment and holiday purposes. One of the more popular locations for foreign buyers is the Blue Lagoon; one of Port Dickson’s more quiet and peaceful beaches. Bagan Pinang is another popular locale near Port Dickson town area, close to most of the more well-known resorts and hotels. The most sought after location however, is Teluk Kemang; Port Dickson’s most popular beach with excellent tourist facilities. The frequently busy beach is covered with fine orange sand and is the best place in Port Dickson for watersports enthusiasts. More on buying property in Port Dickson.

Condos in Port Dickson
The best spots for those looking to take up residence are to the south of the town near the golf course and Admiral Cove. Located to the south of the much vaunted ‘The Legend’ and ‘Banyan Curve’ developments and with prime views over the sea, The Port Dickson International Marina Resort is home to Admiral Cove and offers some stunning bargains if you buy at auction. Agents are pushing hard for sales of developments along the Banyan Curve, but frequently neglect to mention that it looks straight onto a massive Shell Offshore oil terminal and is neighbored by one of Malaysia’s largest petrochemical facilities. More on buying condos in Port Dickson.

Houses and land in Port Dickson
Port Dickson is a popular location for many buyers attracted by the safe clean beaches and clear seas, and the water house option is proving particularly popular with overseas investors. For example, there has been massive interest in the second phase of The Legend International Water Homes in Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan region with sales on the project tipping the 70 per cent mark over a year before its was entirely completed. More on buying houses and land in Port Dickson.

Renovating in Port Dickson property
Because the value of Port Dickson ‘resort’ property has historically dropped, Malaysian banks sometimes hold auctions of distressed property meaning there are options there for those interested in taking on a renovation project. Waterfront properties in Port Dickson can be bought at auction for less than ?10,000. Many units end up on auction however, due to the fact that buyers were hasty in their purchase and ended up with a unit in a bad location, so this should be taken into account. Buyers should also bear in mind that although the low-price renovation projects may be appealing, overseas buyers must buy properties with a minimum cost of RM250,000 (about ?35,000) in most states of Malaysia.

There are hundreds of renovation firms in the region which can handle extensive renovation works such as masonry, tiling, carpentry and interior design. As with any restoration project, there is a significant threat that the buyer might bite of more than they can chew and suddenly see development costs for hidden problems spiral out of control. This danger is negated somewhat for those who need financing from banks. Financial institutions will require a report by a valuation firm so that they can ascertain whether the property provides sufficient security for the loan given. It also provides an indication that the property is worth what you are paying for. Fees depend on the property value, but are normally between RM300 and RM800 for a normal apartment.

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