Arika @ Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu

Arika @ Kubang Kerian is a serviced residence in Kubang Kerian, a suburb of Kota Bharu in Kelantan. This page gives a short overview of the development and its surroundings. It also covers practical points to check before you buy or rent a unit here.

About Arika @ Kubang Kerian

Arika @ Kubang Kerian is a serviced residence located in the Kubang Kerian area on the Kota Bharu side of Kelantan. Serviced residences are a type of strata home. Owners usually share the common areas of the building and pay towards their upkeep through the management. This kind of property can suit different buyers and tenants, including working adults, small families and people looking for a place to rent out. Whether it suits you will depend on the unit itself and the terms on offer, so it is worth looking closely at each listing and asking questions before you decide.

Location and neighbourhood

Kubang Kerian is one of the suburbs of Kota Bharu, the main city of Kelantan. Kota Bharu sits in the north-east of Peninsular Malaysia, near the Thai border. The city is known for its busy markets, Malay crafts and local food. People who live in suburbs such as Kubang Kerian can usually reach the wider Kota Bharu area for daily needs, work and leisure. Pengkalan Chepa and Kota Darul Naim are other suburbs of the city. Smaller district towns such as Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Bachok and Pasir Puteh lie around Kota Bharu. If you are new to the area, spend some time driving around Kubang Kerian at different times of day. This will give you a feel for traffic, noise and the everyday shops and services you are likely to use.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or the building management for the key details. These include the tenure, the monthly maintenance fee and sinking fund, and which facilities are available to residents. Always view the unit in person. Check the condition of the walls, ceilings, windows, plumbing and electrical fittings, and ask whether any furniture or appliances are included. If you are buying, check the title and confirm who the registered owner is. It also helps to get a lawyer to review the sale documents. If you are renting, read the tenancy agreement carefully. Make sure the deposit, the rental period and who pays for repairs are clearly stated. If you plan to rent the unit out, compare similar listings in the area to get a realistic idea of demand.