Multi-Million Dollar Home - Retire to Malaysia!

Tour Taylor's friend Jeff's luxury home in Penang!

[@MadeNCda]

Thank you, Taylor, for the tour and to Jeff for allowing us a view into his abode. It is lovely and looks bright and airy. I would definitely get a lot of use out of that pool!

[@PacificNWGrl]

I feel like you’d be a famous children’s show host if you ever decided to do that! You’re so fun to listen to. Thanks for your content! Moving to Malaysia soon I hope. 🤞

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Wow, thank you! ☺️

[@NiechZyjePolska48]

The Malaysian Captain Kangaroo

[@auctionjjk]

NEVER thought of that - but you're right - he just has a gentle way about him. Just discovered this channel a few weeks ago and truly enjoy it.

[@alansmith4387]

How much was the rent on this house?

[@mmamommamo6152]

I loved Penang. Was there 5 years ago. Its more relaxing than KL. it has it all. City. Diversity. beach and forest.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Totally agree!

[@jackoneil3933]

Thanks Andy, great to be back in Penang! Loved the tour of Jeff's home, and if he might be up for it, I'd love to hear a bit about why it moved to Penang and his take on living in Malaysia.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Next week’s video! 🤗

[@jackoneil3933]

​@@andrewtaylor4558 Great!

[@maxsoon1097]

Oh My. Beautiful house and sizes of that house, inside even bigger. Spaces and you have your own privacy to be alone, I like it. Thanks Andrew for sharing and show us around. Cheers.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@MrCyberizal]

People love ur vlogs and ur personality. In one hour posting, u already have thousands views.. Good job Andrew. Pls keep vlogging for such very good contents

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@cookmaster3626]

On my several biz trips to Penang Island, I used to stay at the G Hotel a happening place and used to visit Straits Quay and walk the area you showed. It was a very tranquil serene place with the light house near it. Also used to hang out at the Irish pub and enjoy musical evenings on week ends on the open area. Penang is an awesome place and very affordable if you are from the US as even your basic retirement money will go long luxurious way. That whole area in front of Gurney Plaza was going thru land reclamation 4 years back and wondering where is it now. May be you can get some updates on that since you are in Penang now. Brings back great fond memories. Thanks!

[@bakalurx]

since foreigners can't buying properties over here. just make a hotel so you guys can earn and develop Life. and please we are Muslim country respect our ISLAM.

[@codent]

Even before I watch I want to comment! Taylor, thanks, this looks great!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Hope you like it!

[@mordecaikucai9532]

Another new idea from Taylor and so refreshing. At least we knew how well to do people enjoy their life. I love the owner office concept. That's is home file room on finances, bills etc.

[@tinglestingles]

Yes, I think it's a lovely house. Yes, we love the location and will be viewing the area next month when we arrive in Penang. Perhaps Quayside condos or really anywhere around Straits Quay - down to Gurney Drive. Thank you.

[@owlscoffeecats]

Wonderful Taylor! 🏊 Hope you enjoyed the pool! So kind of your friend to allow the world to see the home. 😊 Love your sunglasses 😎 Taylor!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you!! 😊

[@petergerstmann5258]

Great home tour Taylor, thank you!! You look very relaxed and ‘at home.’ Would like to see more home tours. I’m so looking forward to my upcoming trip to Penang and KL (and a few other places). 🏝️ Keep up the good work!!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you! Will do! 😊

[@debbiegloury3351]

OMG Andrew,my partner and I were just saying,maybe we could ask you to do a segment on Gurney Drive in Penang.We were on a short visit to Malaysia a few years ago as we went to Sepilok (Orangutan Reserve) in Sabah and a couple of days in Kuala Lumpur.We were recommended a beautiful Airbnb by the beach in Gurney Drive but had to return home,not enough time.We googled Gurney drive in Penang and we hope to visit one day. For a million dollar, the house is great,a bit close to the neigbouring house but with the indoor lift?,my parents would kill for it! Would you be showing us the surrounding areas of Gurney drive?perhaps the cafes and all......we thank you Andrew...

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks! Good idea!

[@cookmaster3626]

Gurney Drive is the place and a happening place. On my 5/6 biz trips i had the privilege of staying at the G Hotel with a room on 12th floor facing the Ocean and was an awesome experience. The paragon mall 2 blocks from G used to be another fun place to hang out, and the drive from Gurney towards Batu Feringi was the most beautiful one with fine beaches, great condos, and a lively night market..

[@blossomcc1976]

Love this episode! Omg! Such beautiful house. My husband and I are looking to retire in Malaysia too. We would love to live in penang, KL and Ipoh. So no plan to buy property. Will probably be renting for up to 6 months in each place. Taylor, can I recommend you to do an episode about the different reputable company/websites to search for rental properties or for sale properties. I have no clue what website to use to search for rental properties in penang, ipoh and KL. Really like your videos, keep up the good work! 👍

[@andrewtaylor4558]

No real estate site is particularly good but propertyguru.com and Iproperty.com will give you a good idea of prices and layouts.

[@blossomcc1976]

@@andrewtaylor4558 thank you very much. This is very helpful 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@momentsofo]

It was really fascinating, especially since we are considering relocating to Penang from the US in the future. Thank you. Next month, my husband and I will be visiting Penang. We're thinking of staying in Tanjung Tokong for four nights and then near the UNESCO Heritage Site of Georgetown for two or three nights. We would greatly appreciate your thoughts on our plan. I'm uncertain whether we should spend our entire stay in Penang right in the center of Georgetown.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Sounds like a good plan. Tanjung Tokong is only a short drive from Georgetown

[@momentsofo]

@@andrewtaylor4558 Thanks Taylor!

[@putihputih5447]

Really enjoy seeing house tour 🏡 thank Taylor always sharing nice vlog 😊have nice weekend ☕️🍪 let's explore ahead🍀

[@carsten9168]

A lovely house with a pool in Penang. Nice video too, Taylor !

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks! 😊

[@garyt7232]

That is one impressive house. Look forward to the interview with Jeff. Best wishes to you and to Earl Grey.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much 😊

[@rpasquale195]

Its a nice airy looking house. The elevator makes it livable. I like that its next to the water. Had to look up ReClaimed Land to find out its safety aspects. I would definitely tour the place when and if I'm going to Penang in the future. Thank you Taylor and to Jeff for letting us take a peek into his humble abode. Aloha from Honolulu Hawaii

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much 😊

[@AnimalJusticeEmergency]

Check out flooding and heat gain. Visit people in the slightly older S Quay developments close by and ask about build quality. And kiss goodbye to whatever.mobility you have as you increasingly rely on the lift😢😮

[@leotatem4879]

What a beautiful location and such a nice apartment home. Cheers!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

It really is!

[@I_am_cooked_For_Life]

Looking very similar to semi detached housing area in Singapore, but i bet a lot cheaper! Thanks for showing around.

[@salinamdnoor603]

Always admire these houses when jogging in the morning. Can only admire of it😂.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yep, I feel lucky to see one!

[@user-kz9rp3pq2z]

Great vlog Taylor. What a wonderful house. I’m jealous 😂

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you!! 😁

[@mohammadhmz5852]

A house with a private elevator? Wow!!! You never disappoint me Andrew, keep it up 👍🏻

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks! Will do! 🤗

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Beautiful neighborhood. Thank you for this video. Wonderful. Enjoy your weekend.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you! You too!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@andrewtaylor4558 Thank you. 😀

[@vwchan841]

Come on, Andrew, time to move back to Penang!!! I was there last month scoping out condos and found so many beautiful places to consider. Penang is truly awesome!!!!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Maybe some day. 🤗

[@teatree6228]

Things are getting expensive in Penang and the locals are getting angrier as life is getting really difficult

[@andrewtaylor4558]

@@teatree6228 Still more affordable than KL 😊

[@AnimalJusticeEmergency]

​@@teatree6228how are the locals showing their anger? It's definitely there

[@Wendy-dm5ox]

When you said "I am back in Penang", it sounds like you're back to hometown.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

It feels like my hometown. 🤗

[@ninachumnanvech5212]

THANK YOU ANDREW FOR SHARING, YOUR..BEAUTIFUL HOME...........YOU RETIRE TO PENANG, MALASIA, I'M THAI, WE LIVE IN USA FOR 55 YEARS. WE RETIRE TO PALM BEACH GARDENS FLORIDA...........YOUR HOUSE IS BIG BEAUTIFAUL AND COZY.........OURS IS SMALL 3890 SQ FT..........THE LAND ALSO SMALL 0.2 ACRES........WE'RE HAPPY OF OUR DOWNSIZING....................LOW MAINTAINANCE. MY FIRST VISIT TO PENANG WAS 63 YEARS AGO, STAYED OVER 2 NIGHTS ON CAMERON MOUNTAIN...........FELL IN LOVE WITH PENANG, FELT LIKE HEAVEN ON THE MOUNTAIN........MY WISH WAS TO RETURN AND LIVE THERE ON MY RETIREMENT............. ENJOY YOUR LIFE TO THE FULL IN PENANG........AGAIN THANK YOU FOR BRINGING BACK MY HAPPY MEMORY.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@kamelaref9334]

Thanks it's a beautiful house and relaxing place to stay,so enjoy your visit and see you soon

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you too

[@RayMak]

So super beautiful

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@sharilsamad9727]

Honestly, who would have thought that sincerity, saying it as it is can be funny! Perhaps that is the Andrew Taylor's charm, Malaysia's own American uncle.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Awwww, thanks ☺️

[@sergeant_Mustafa]

WOW.. it’s a beautiful house ❤

[@andrewtaylor4558]

It really is!

[@TinaManno]

Stunning! Like your own personal oasis!

[@donnaparker8489]

Beautiful home! Far too close to other houses. I'm not sure I could live in a place where other properties 'overlooked' my living space. How do others feel about that? Thanks for a great tour. 🥰

[@andrewtaylor4558]

I totally agree!

[@EGO0808]

Nice vlog once again, keep ‘em coming! Funny to see this, we also looked at exactly these super semi detached in Tanjong Tokong in Georgetown Penang. But as much as we liked it, we decided not to leave KLCC, we rather visit penang when we feel like and live in KL, instead of the opposite way.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Great!

[@kcc66]

nice house tour Andy.. ☺️thanks

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Glad you enjoyed it 🤗

[@arrivedp]

I love Penang!

[@leelexus5515]

A wonderful house with very good location and nice interior as well

[@andrewtaylor4558]

It really is!

[@Big-Harry]

thanks Taylor that is a fantastic house

[@robbie3839]

Beautiful home but far two big for me and i would not like people looking in to my home a country setting for me sending love from Australia ❤

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yes a bit more privacy would be nice. 🤗

[@CL-mt3mn]

Yes, I agree.. nice interior but too close to neighbours. Jesselton Heights would be a greener place to stay except that it has no sea view 😂

[@CL-mt3mn]

Or any other place in Tanjung Bungah or Batu Feringgi would be more seclusive

[@StevenCasper]

Enjoyed your video. The air quality seems better there than Bangkok. Lack of haze perhaps. Enjoy the day.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yes, true

[@LJ-jq8og]

Hi A: Can you provide a ballpark rental cost ? Would love to get a sense of what something like that rents for...

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Over rm 12,000

[@LJ-jq8og]

@@andrewtaylor4558 OK, over $2500.00 US a month... Expensive but still a "steal" compared to USA price for same in any nice area...

[@teatree6228]

The bedroom is like a studio

[@heythave]

I’m in Penang RIGHT NOW!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

I’m back in KL! 😂

[@patrickliao8576]

Excellent! Thanks!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

You're welcome!

[@azharidris7092]

so much is it Andy.. when they say it build on reclaimed land.. its basically a refilled using debris when they cut those mountains and hills then smash those debris into little bits.. they've been doing that for hundreds of years..

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yep

[@muhammadabdulwahab123]

That's not true, it's made using sea sand itself

[@jcmontecarlo6123]

Nice music!

[@keangwooichoo6138]

What an awesome house.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

It really is!

[@fajarh979]

Reclaimed land can be found mostly in Penang, Melaka & Jb. The Dutch are the expert in doing this kinda project. I used to view how they did it in Melaka years ago.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yes!

[@cookmaster3626]

Can you please do an update vlog on where the land reclamation and new park build is in front of Gurney Plaza. Thank you Sir.

[@gardenroom65]

Penang is beautiful ❤

[@andrewtaylor4558]

It really is!

[@twong6531]

Can I know what is the name of this estate? It is simply AWESOME.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Seri Tanjung Pinang

[@Donovan_Williams]

Hi Taylor, that is a beautiful property. How much are comparable properties selling for?

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Depends, above rm 5 million, I think.

[@deedatfan6868]

Wow...nice home, well place...so private

[@zulkifliibrahim4834]

Just like Melaka, there are a number of interesting museums in Penang that can be visited such as Toy Museum, War Museum, 3D Museum, Ghost Museum etc etc.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Absolutely!

[@marijoget9316]

It's a good size home, so lovely.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

It really is!

[@paulhefner2813]

He actually bought that house? What was the price? the pool looks like it is half a meter deep. lots of room but every room looks identical.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Just renting

[@yiukam8811]

@@andrewtaylor4558How much it costs to rent a house like this per month?

[@nicolaszang]

Hi. I will be there next week. Is G hotel a good choice to stay?

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yes, definitely 🤗

[@samsuzanasamsudin549]

There have a lot of list if we want to talk about Malaysia property, Johore Bharu,Kota Bharu,Kuching,Penang ,Putrajaya,petaling jaya and more..means that for the expart they have a lot of choices..

[@johnchristie1550]

Nice place great frood

[@hawkkim1974]

okay. let's get to the straight! How much $$$ do I need?

[@andrewtaylor4558]

About 1.5 million US

[@justrk3980]

I would assume the property cost around 6-7 million ringgit just over 1.5 million usd..the same type of house maybe cost more in Kuala Lumpur

[@Noh-JooHyun]

I love Penang curry. I am used to eat Penang curry all the time when I go to Thai restaurant. So I really want to get real penang curry tasting like in Malaysia. Enjoy Penang.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Panang curry is a Thai dish and has nothing to do with Penang Malaysia. 😂. Delicious tho.

[@Noh-JooHyun]

@@andrewtaylor4558Indeed. 😂. But I love mMalaysian dishes very much as well.❤

[@Bonito288]

The house is lovely👍 Subscribed! ✅

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks for subbing!

[@chg1282002]

Soon will be at KL, Penang etc .....

[@oddraid7877]

Hey man.. Sihat selalu..

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you 🙏

[@ThisnametaKenny]

Dang....what a house!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

😂

[@1984jmk]

Thank you Andrew as always. Turquoise pool color never disappoints. Wondering approximately what this costs in USD, can any American just show up and buy?

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Under 2 million dollars. Anyone can buy property in Malaysia, I think.

[@AnimalJusticeEmergency]

😂😂😂 If you have $£€ to burn buy here

[@PVillapah]

For 5000sqft, i would also need a travelator 😆

[@vincentchin88]

Andrew balik kampung to Penang.

[@awequayzngs1780]

Super great location 👌 👍 👏 🙌 😀 😄 👌 👍 👏 🙌 😀 😄 👌 👍 👏 🙌 😀 😄 👌 👍 👏 🙌 😀 😄 you got there. How cheap ?

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Not sure. 🤔

[@awequayzngs1780]

@@andrewtaylor4558 how can that be ? Promoter or sponsored ?.

[@robertasprague7375]

How much. Thank you

[@yannip2083]

How much USD is a house like this in Penang? What's the name of this suburb?

[@andrewtaylor4558]

About 1.5 million US. It’s called Seri Tanjung Pinang

[@CL-mt3mn]

This property is built on reclaimed land and as such it is on a lease of 99 years. 1.5m USD is a bit on the high side. The property is gated and guarded, so there’s a small maintenance cost every month. The location is near to restaurants and pubs, and shops and supermarkets. It’s the location that makes it so costly. For the same price or even lower, you can get freehold property /detached house double storey in Pulau Tikus or Tanjung Bungah. I am not a property agent but I do have some knowledge of property development in Penang.

[@yannip2083]

@@CL-mt3mn Yes, USD1.5 seems high. I prefer freehold property.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

@@CL-mt3mn These properties are listed as Freehold not leased land.

[@CL-mt3mn]

Hi Andrew, yes, you are correct. My apology for the mistake. This is a freehold property. Most of the buildings on reclaimed land are leasehold. This one developed by E&O company is freehold. It’s a bit uncommon I would say but you are right it’s freehold. Thanks for the wonderful video

[@koichiharuta5807]

imposing. we couldn't hope such spacious interiors in Tokyo :\

[@ismailhashim4046]

Beutiful n lovely house

[@susripathy]

Get educated with the term "reclaimed land" because it's pretty prevalent throughout Malaysia and Singapore.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

I know the term, I just don’t think it is accurate. 😂

[@raunahmahbib]

seem like to stay at peacefully and happy life..

[@lisalewis5492]

Hi Taylor, we love your videos it's your video that has made our decision to move to Malaysia from the UK Can yiu please give me the details of the house as we would like yo rent there also. Thank you so much. Xxx

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Check on Iproperty or Propertyguru. Search Seri Tanjung Pinang. 😊

[@lisalewis5492]

@andrewtaylor4558 Thank you so much hopefully see you soon 😊

[@pheunthai]

Gorgeous property but the furniture needs a complete overhaul

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yep

[@erieahmad9]

Nice home🎉🎉❤❤

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you 😊

[@helena20000]

Hi Andrew🤗❣

[@adamcs2770]

Lovely

[@creatireci2859]

Most important question ~ how much is the rent?

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Check Propertyguru.com. Search Seri Tanjung Pinang.

[@poussinhamzah4013]

Is this in the Tanjong Tokong area?

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yes 😊

[@ironfistarrival]

Hi there ! may i know how much would cost such a House ?

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Not sure, more than I can afford! 😂

[@kathleentrinity7367]

Is the pool private or shared?

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Private 😊

[@lydialam2088]

How much is a house like this video in KAL ?

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Not sure. 🤔

[@glife8478]

I wanted to move to Malaysia but could not take the high humidity

[@andrewtaylor4558]

You get used to it.

[@andrewwolf3284]

To me Sarawak house is way super very expensive especially in kuching and miri

[@teatree6228]

How much is the rent?

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Not sure but you can get an idea on Propertyguru.com Search Seri Tanjung Pinang.

[@koufax174]

How much was it

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Not sure 🤔

[@louis20122]

I prefer a cozy cottage less than 1000 square feet 😊 and one level living.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yes, this house too large for me. 😂

[@moonorashikinahmad9221]

Hi.. LoveLy Beautiful house ll❤❤..how are you..

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much 😊

[@petemorbius3936]

its on reclaim land, meaning, few years ago, it was sea

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yep

[@firefox8713]

You can make lots of money selling houses

[@citizenOFpeace77]

❤❤❤

[@janeeyre1455]

I am afraid I won't call it luxury. Just standard home that you see in Malaysia

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Hahaha, the average home in Malaysia doesn’t cost rm 6,000,000! 😂

[@janeeyre1455]

@@andrewtaylor4558not sure why it cost so much. May be just big and location. The interior is just usual. Anyway, welcome to Malayasia. As long as u like it, it does not matter how I think

[@travelaroundlife]

❤

[@teatree6228]

Nice but too much cleaning and maintenance

[@andrewtaylor4558]

The house comes with maid service, gardener, and pool cleaning. 🤗

[@AnimalJusticeEmergency]

​@@andrewtaylor4558even.less privacy 😮 yikes

[@AnimalJusticeEmergency]

Used to cycle.past this development when I lived in Penang. Almost completely empty then 6 years ago...ditto now. Why? Apart from.being prime candidates.for flooding as catastrophic climate changes kicks in even more rapidly, your neighbours will see and hear everything you do. And guess what? Vice versa😂. So you will enjoy the screaming yelling neighbours kids in their pool, their caged pedigree dog/s left alone all day with only the maid for company. A/c will be cranked to max because all those huge windows mean you're effectively living in an oven and the reflected heat from the surrounding white buildings will make the microclimate even more toasty. And as for resale value? Only westerners are OK with pre owned homes and hardly any of them will buy here or wish to invest. Wealthy Chinese want new unused places. Plus the quality of the builds in the Straits Quay developments is not great as friends renting a couple of streets away found out. Looking forward to an update in a year or two 😊

[@andrewtaylor4558]

I think all construction in Malaysia could be better. I’ve spent about 5 days there and the neighbourhood seemed lovely.