City Residence, Tanjung Tokong, Penang

City Residence is a condominium in Tanjung Tokong, on Penang Island. This page explains where it sits, which developments are close by, and what to check before you buy or rent a unit here.

About City Residence

City Residence is a condominium development in Tanjung Tokong, Penang. Condominiums in Penang are usually homes within a managed development, so buyers and tenants deal with a management body as well as the owner. If you are comparing homes in this part of the island, City Residence is one of 69 developments in the Tanjung Tokong area in our directory, which gives you a fair number of alternatives to weigh up side by side.

Location and neighbourhood

Tanjung Tokong lies on the northern side of Penang Island, along the coast between the state capital and the beach areas further along the north coast. It is a long-established residential area with a mix of older homes and high-rise developments. City Residence sits among a close cluster of other residential blocks. Nearby developments, measured as straight-line distances, include: - 118 Residence @ Island Plaza (serviced residence), about 0.1 km away - Tanjung Park Condominium (condominium), about 0.1 km away - Desa Tanjong (apartment), about 0.2 km away - One One Eight (118 @ Island Plaza) (serviced residence), about 0.2 km away - The Landmark (condominium), about 0.2 km away - Fettes Park (residential high-rise), about 0.3 km away Actual walking or driving distances will be longer than these straight-line figures. Because so many developments are this close together, you can view several of them on the same day to compare.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or management office to confirm the tenure: whether it is freehold or leasehold and, for a lease, how many years remain. Ask for the current maintenance and sinking fund charges and whether any increases are planned. Get a list of the facilities and check their condition in person. View the actual unit rather than relying on photos. Look for water stains and check the condition of windows and fittings, and ask about parking arrangements. Buyers should check the title status, including whether the strata title has been issued, and have a lawyer review the documents. Tenants should read the tenancy agreement carefully, note what furniture is included, and record the unit's condition when moving in.