--- title: Mastering Rebasing in Johor Bahru with 3 Kids - Uncover Hidden Opportunities [Chills 185] description: Real estate expert Shamir shares his family's JB relocation. He shares practical advice on relocation, cost of living, and family life in Johor Bahru. image: https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/An%20image%20of%20a%20modern%20malay%20man%20moving%20to%20Johor%20Bahru%20with%20his%20wife%20and%202%20children%20while%20maintaining%20his%20work%20life%20in%20Singapore.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-185#main-content) [![Full_COlour](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Full_COlour.png?width=456&height=80&name=Full_COlour.png)](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/) - [Retirement Marketspace](https://retirementmarketspace.thefinancialcoconut.com/) - [Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) Show submenu for Events - [For Investors](https://tfcmysterymeetup.com/) - [For Business Owners & Creators](https://ipcreatorunite.peatix.com/) - [For Salaried Workers](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/thought-leadership-series) - [TFC Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) - [Shows](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-shows) Show submenu for Shows - [Wise and Shine](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/wise-and-shine) - [The Business Show](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-business-show) - [Chills with TFC](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/chills-with-tfc) - [Blog](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog) Show submenu for Blog - [Work Smart](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/worksmart) - [Invest](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/invest) - [Retire Well](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/retire-well) - [Business](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/business) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Retirement Marketspace](https://retirementmarketspace.thefinancialcoconut.com/) - [Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) Show submenu for Events - [For Investors](https://tfcmysterymeetup.com/) - [For Business Owners & Creators](https://ipcreatorunite.peatix.com/) - [For Salaried Workers](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/thought-leadership-series) - [TFC Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) - [Shows](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-shows) Show submenu for Shows - [Wise and Shine](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/wise-and-shine) - [The Business Show](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-business-show) - [Chills with TFC](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/chills-with-tfc) - [Blog](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog) Show submenu for Blog - [Work Smart](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/worksmart) - [Invest](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/invest) - [Retire Well](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/retire-well) - [Business](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/business) - [Contact us](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/contact-us) [Contact us](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/contact-us) Aug 29, 2024, 12:00:00 AM # Mastering Rebasing in Johor Bahru with 3 Kids - Uncover Hidden Opportunities \[Chills 185\] ![Picture of The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Square%20(2)-3.png?width=50&name=Square%20(2)-3.png) [The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/author/the-financial-coconut) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-185) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-185) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-185) [Share this page](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-185) In this follow-up to our viral episode with Hossan Leong, we dive deeper into the realities of rebasing in Johor Bahru as a retirement strategy. Our guest, Shamir Wahid—a seasoned real estate consultant—shares his journey of moving to JB with his wife and 3 children while maintaining his work life in Singapore. Discover why more Singaporeans are considering JB for its lower cost of living, spacious homes, and flexible lifestyle. Shamir offers practical advice on navigating the move, from selecting the right property and schools for your kids to managing the cross-border commute. Whether you're thinking of retiring or just looking for a new base, this episode has valuable insights to help you make an informed decision. Don't miss out on this in-depth discussion of Chills! [02:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYPVy4UuPoc&t=146s) What motivated your move to Johor? [05:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYPVy4UuPoc&t=328s) Can you share the price range of the property and how it compares to others you reviewed? [07:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYPVy4UuPoc&t=438s) Can you explain your current lifestyle and what influences your frequent returns to Singapore? [08:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYPVy4UuPoc&t=494s) With your flexible work, what keeps you in Singapore instead of moving to Johor? [09:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYPVy4UuPoc&t=588s) Why did you decide not to rent out your HDB? [12:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYPVy4UuPoc&t=758s) What is the rental potential for properties in the Woodland area? [13:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYPVy4UuPoc&t=828s) How would shorter commute times influence your decision to stay in Woodland instead of moving to Johor? [16:52](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYPVy4UuPoc&t=1012s) Since you're rebasing in Johor, what's the structure and how much time are you spending there? [23:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYPVy4UuPoc&t=1398s) Given the different expectations for public schools, how do parents in Johor typically approach choosing private schools for their children? [32:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYPVy4UuPoc&t=1958s) What insurance structure have you adopted for medical costs and how does it work for you? Check their full interview on Chills with TFC, Episode 185 on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/5g13uzWBI9tFiWuA6EgSRT), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYPVy4UuPoc), [Apple podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/mastering-rebasing-in-johor-bahru-with-3-kids-uncover/id1487004505?i=1000666952108) for insights into one of Singapore’s most talked-about retirement schemes. Share us your thoughts on this episode and let us know what do you want to hear next. You can now be our community contributor and make a [pitch ](https://thefinancialcoconut.com/contact/)to have your favourite personality be on our show. 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