Buluh Kubu, Kota Bharu

Buluh Kubu is a flat development in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. This page gives a short overview of the development and its surroundings, and what to look into before you buy or rent a unit here.

About Buluh Kubu

Buluh Kubu is listed in our directory as a flat. Flats are a common choice in Kota Bharu for people who want a home in town without the upkeep of a landed house. That includes first-time buyers, small families and people renting while they work or study in the city. Living in a flat usually means sharing common areas with neighbours, with a management body looking after the building. It is worth understanding how that arrangement works before you commit. Layouts, renovations and the condition of individual units can differ from one home to the next, so judge each unit on its own.

Location and neighbourhood

The development is in the Kota Bharu area. Kota Bharu is the main city of Kelantan, in the north-east of Peninsular Malaysia near the Thai border. It is known for its busy markets, Malay crafts and local food, and it is where many people across the state go for shopping, work and services. Suburbs such as Kubang Kerian, Pengkalan Chepa and Kota Darul Naim surround the city. The smaller district towns of Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Bachok and Pasir Puteh lie further out. Our directory lists 47 developments in the Kota Bharu area, so you can compare Buluh Kubu with a good number of other buildings nearby.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you decide, ask the agent, owner or building management for the key details. Ask about the tenure, the monthly maintenance and sinking fund charges, and which facilities are available to residents. If you are buying, check the title and confirm who owns the unit. Ask whether any maintenance fees or utility bills are outstanding. A lawyer can help you check these documents. Always view the unit in person if you can. Look at the walls, ceilings, plumbing, wiring and windows, and check water pressure and phone signal. Walk around the common areas, stairways and parking to see how well the building is kept. If you are renting, read the tenancy agreement carefully. Note the deposit amount, the length of the tenancy and who pays for repairs. Visiting at different times of day can also give you a feel for noise, traffic and parking.