Southbay Plaza, Batu Maung, Penang

Southbay Plaza is a condominium in Batu Maung, on the southern side of Penang Island. It is also known as Southbay Plaza @ Southbay City. This page covers where it sits, which developments are close by and what to check before you buy or rent here.

About Southbay Plaza

Southbay Plaza is a condominium development in Batu Maung, Penang. In Penang, condominiums are usually residential buildings with shared common areas run by a management body, and homes are bought or rented as individual units. Southbay Plaza is one of 9 developments listed in the Batu Maung area in our directory, so if you are comparing homes in this part of the island, there are other options nearby to weigh up as well. Its name links it with The Loft @ Southbay City, another condominium that sits at essentially the same spot.

Location and neighbourhood

Batu Maung is on the southern coast of Penang Island. It has long been known as a fishing area and generally feels quieter than the busier parts of the island. Several other homes are close to Southbay Plaza. The Loft @ Southbay City, a condominium, is at about 0 km. Three more are about 0.2 km away: a residential high-rise listed as Batu Maung, the M Vista condominium and the M Zenni serviced residence. A little further out, Desa Mutiara Indah, an apartment development, is about 1 km away, and Taman Sri Indah, Batu Maung, a flat development, is about 1.1 km away. All distances are straight-line measurements, so actual travel distances will be longer.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or the management office about the tenure (freehold or leasehold) and the type of title, and check the title details yourself or through a lawyer. Ask what the monthly maintenance fees and sinking fund charges are, and whether there are any arrears on the unit. Find out which facilities are available and how they are maintained, and ask about parking and security arrangements. Always view the unit in person. Look at its condition, its orientation and the state of the common areas. Visiting at different times of day can give you a feel for noise and traffic. If you are renting, read the tenancy agreement carefully and agree in writing on the deposit, what furnishings are included and who pays for repairs. It also helps to compare Southbay Plaza with the nearby developments listed above before you decide.