Rubica @ Harbour Place, Butterworth

Rubica @ Harbour Place is a serviced residence in Kampung Bagan Dalam, Butterworth, on the Seberang Perai (mainland) side of Penang. It is also known simply as Rubica. This page covers where it sits, what is nearby and what to check before you buy or rent a unit here.

About Rubica @ Harbour Place

Rubica @ Harbour Place is classed as a serviced residence. In Malaysia, serviced residences are usually run by a management body, and shared areas are kept up through monthly charges paid by owners. This type of property may sit on land zoned for commercial use, which can affect things such as utility tariffs and assessment rates. It is worth understanding how a unit is classified before you commit. The area has plenty of choice for comparison, with 133 developments listed in Butterworth, Kampung Bagan Dalam.

Location and neighbourhood

Butterworth is the main town on the mainland side of Penang, facing the island across the channel. It is a long-established urban area with a mix of older neighbourhoods and newer residential projects. Kampung Bagan Dalam is one of its residential localities. Several other developments are close to Rubica @ Harbour Place. Luminari (serviced residence), Wellesley Residences (condominium) and Apartment Taman Mewah (apartment) are each about 0.2 km away. Bagan Sena (apartment), Harbour View Residence (apartment) and Sea View Tower (condominium) are each about 0.3 km away. These are straight-line distances, so the actual walk or drive will be longer. With this many homes close together, you can easily view and compare a few options in one trip.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before buying, ask the agent or the management office about the tenure and the type of title. Check whether individual strata titles have been issued. Ask for the current maintenance fee and sinking fund rates and whether any increases are planned. Confirm which facilities are available, and look at them in person. View the unit itself, ideally at different times of day, to judge noise, light and parking. Ask to see recent management meeting minutes if you can. If you are renting, read the tenancy agreement carefully. Agree the deposit terms, and make an inventory of furniture and fittings with photos before you move in. Ask about house rules for renovations, pets and visitors.