10 Island Resort, Batu Ferringhi, Penang

10 Island Resort is a condominium in Batu Ferringhi, on Penang Island. This page covers where it sits, which developments are close by and what to check before you buy or rent a unit here.

About 10 Island Resort

10 Island Resort is a condominium development in the Batu Ferringhi area of Penang Island. It is one of 36 developments in our directory for Batu Ferringhi, so if you are house-hunting in this part of the island you have a fair number of buildings to compare. In Penang, a condominium is normally run by a management body that looks after the shared areas, and owners pay monthly charges towards this. Keep that in mind when you compare the overall cost of living in one building against another.

Location and neighbourhood

Batu Ferringhi is a beach area on the northern coast of Penang Island. It is well known for its hotels and holiday visitors, and the pace here is generally more relaxed than in George Town, the state capital. Many residents like being close to the sea, while others prefer to live nearer the city for work. Several other residential developments are close to 10 Island Resort. All distances below are straight-line, so the actual travelling distance will be longer: - Island Resort (residential high-rise), about 0.1 km away - Miami Green (condominium), about 0.4 km away - Mount Pleasure (residential high-rise), about 0.4 km away - Grand Tower (condominium), about 0.5 km away - Moonlight Bay CondoVilla (residential high-rise), about 0.5 km away - Seaview Garden (condominium), about 0.5 km away With so many buildings nearby, it is worth viewing a few of them so you can compare units, upkeep and asking prices.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or the management office about the tenure, whether strata titles have been issued and how much the monthly maintenance fees and sinking fund are. If you are buying, check the title with a lawyer and find out whether there are any outstanding charges on the unit. Ask which facilities are available and visit them yourself to see how well they are kept. Always view the actual unit rather than relying on photos. Look for signs of damp, check the plumbing and air-conditioning, and note the noise levels. In a holiday area such as Batu Ferringhi, it helps to visit on a weekday and at the weekend, as traffic and activity can vary. If you are renting, read the tenancy agreement carefully. Confirm the deposit, what furniture and appliances are included, and who pays for repairs.