Palm Court, Tanjung Tokong, Penang

Palm Court is a condominium in Tanjung Tokong, on Penang Island. This page covers the development, its surroundings and the points to check before you buy or rent a unit here.

About Palm Court

Palm Court is a condominium development in Tanjung Tokong, on the island side of Penang. It suits buyers and tenants who prefer apartment-style living to a landed house. Condominiums in Malaysia are generally strata-titled, which means owners share common areas and pay monthly charges to a management body. If you are comparing homes in this part of the island, Palm Court is one of 69 developments listed in the Tanjung Tokong area on condo.com.my, so you can weigh it against several alternatives close by.

Location and neighbourhood

Tanjung Tokong is a coastal neighbourhood on the north-east of Penang Island, a short drive from the state capital. It has a long history as a settlement and today mixes older homes with newer high-rise housing, which makes it a popular choice for people who want to live on the island without being in the busiest part of the city. Several other residential developments sit close to Palm Court. Measured in a straight line, The Landmark (condominium) is about 0.2 km away. 118 Residence @ Island Plaza (serviced residence), City Residence (condominium), One One Eight (118 @ Island Plaza) (serviced residence) and Bayu Residence (condominium) are each about 0.3 km away. City of Dreams (serviced residence) is about 0.4 km away. Actual walking or driving distances will be longer than these straight-line figures.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or the management office about the tenure, and check the title to confirm the details and any restrictions. Ask for the current maintenance fee and sinking fund rates, and whether there are any arrears on the unit. Find out which facilities are available and in working order, and how parking is allocated. View the unit in person, ideally at different times of day, to judge noise, light and ventilation. Look at the condition of the lifts, corridors and common areas, as these show how well the building is managed. Tenants should read the tenancy agreement carefully, including the deposit terms and who pays for repairs. Finally, compare asking prices and rents with the nearby developments listed above to get a fair sense of value.