Taman Lip Sin Block 37, Sungai Dua, Penang

Taman Lip Sin Block 37 is an apartment development in Sungai Dua, on Penang Island. It sits within the Taman Lip Sin neighbourhood, one of the established residential pockets on the island's east side. This page gives a short overview and points out what to check before you buy or rent.

About Taman Lip Sin Block 37

Taman Lip Sin Block 37 is an apartment block in the Sungai Dua area of Penang Island, within Taman Lip Sin. Apartments like this are a common choice for people who want to live on the island, whether they are buying a home for themselves, investing, or renting while working or studying nearby. As with any apartment, the layout, condition and upkeep can differ from one unit to the next, so it is worth viewing a few units if you can. Residents of the same block may also have different experiences of building management, so speaking to current owners or tenants can help.

Location and neighbourhood

Sungai Dua is on the eastern side of Penang Island, between George Town to the north and the Bayan Lepas side to the south. It is a built-up residential area with a mix of apartments, houses and shophouses, and food stalls and small shops are part of everyday life here. Taman Lip Sin is one of the neighbourhoods in this part of the island. Our directory lists 26 developments in the same area, so if you are comparing options there are a fair number of buildings to look at in and around Sungai Dua. Visiting at different times of day, for example during peak hours and in the evening, will give you a better feel for traffic, noise and parking.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or the management office about the tenure, and whether the property is freehold or leasehold, including the remaining lease if it applies. Confirm the monthly maintenance fees and sinking fund, and ask what facilities are available and how well they are kept. View the actual unit rather than relying on photos, and look at the lifts, corridors, car park and common areas. Buyers should check the title, including whether strata title has been issued, and have a lawyer run a search before paying any deposit. Tenants should read the tenancy agreement carefully, record the condition of the unit and fittings, and agree in writing on who pays for repairs.