The Golden Triangle Condominium, Sungai Ara

The Golden Triangle Condominium is a condominium development in Sungai Ara, on Penang Island. This page explains where it sits and which developments are close by. It also covers the practical points to look into before you buy or rent a unit here.

About The Golden Triangle Condominium

The Golden Triangle Condominium is also known as Golden Triangle and The Golden Triangle. It is a condominium, so, as with other condominiums in Malaysia, owners share common property under strata rules and a management body. One point to watch: Golden Triangle 2 is a separate condominium about 0.2 km away with a very similar name. When you look through listings or speak to agents, make sure you know which of the two a unit belongs to. That way you can compare like with like.

Location and neighbourhood

Sungai Ara is a largely residential suburb in the southern part of Penang Island, with a mix of high-rise and landed homes. Our directory lists 57 developments in Sungai Ara, so buyers and tenants have plenty to compare in the same area. Close to The Golden Triangle Condominium are Desa Indah (condominium), Golden Triangle 2 (condominium) and Taman Seri Sari (Sunshine Garden) (apartment), each about 0.2 km away. Slightly further are Desa Rahmat (Graceland Villa) (apartment), Sri Aman (condominium) and Taman Relau Jaya (flat), each about 0.3 km away. These are straight-line distances, so the actual walk or drive will be longer. With several condominiums, apartments and flats this close together, it is worth viewing a few before you decide.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or management office about tenure, and check whether the property is freehold or leasehold and how many years are left on any lease. Ask whether strata titles have been issued, and have a lawyer check the title before you sign. Ask for the current maintenance fee and sinking fund charges, and whether any arrears are attached to the unit. Confirm which facilities are available and in working order, and check parking arrangements. Always view the unit in person. Look at the condition of common areas, lifts and corridors, and visit at different times of day to get a feel for noise and traffic. If you plan to rent out the unit, ask about any house rules on tenancy. Finally, compare asking prices or rents with similar units nearby, including those in Golden Triangle 2, so you have a fair benchmark.