The Marin at Ferringhi, Batu Ferringhi

The Marin at Ferringhi is a condominium in Batu Ferringhi, within Kawasan Perumahan Sungai Emas on Penang Island. This page gives an overview of the development, its neighbourhood and the practical points to consider if you are thinking of buying or renting here.

About The Marin at Ferringhi

The Marin at Ferringhi is a condominium development in the Batu Ferringhi area of Penang Island. It is also known as The Marin and The Marin @ Ferringhi, so you may come across any of these names in listings or when speaking with agents. When searching for units, it helps to try all three names so you do not miss anything. If you are new to the area, it is worth visiting in person to get a feel for the building and its surroundings before you make a decision.

Location and neighbourhood

Batu Ferringhi is a well-known beach area on the northern coast of Penang Island. It is popular with visitors, and hotels and resorts sit alongside residential condominiums and apartments. Many people like the area for its seaside setting and more relaxed pace compared with the busier parts of the island. The Marin at Ferringhi has several other residential developments close by. Distances below are straight-line: - Sri Sayang Resort Service Apartments (residential high-rise): about 0.1 km away - Bayu Ferringhi Condominiums (condominium): about 0.4 km away - Eden Fairway Condominium (condominium): about 0.5 km away - Ferringhi Mutiara Apartment (apartment): about 0.5 km away - Moonlight Bay CondoVilla (residential high-rise): about 0.6 km away - Ferringhi Park (residential high-rise): about 0.9 km away Altogether there are 36 developments in the same area, so you have plenty of options to compare.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or the management office about the tenure, whether the property is freehold or leasehold, and the status of the title. Buyers should check that the strata title has been issued, or ask about the timeline if it has not, and get a lawyer to review the paperwork. Ask about the monthly maintenance fees and sinking fund, and whether any arrears are owed on the unit. Find out which facilities are available and whether they are in working order. Always view the unit in person. Check for leaks, damp, wiring and the condition of fittings, and visit at different times of day to judge noise and parking. Tenants should read the tenancy agreement carefully, confirm the deposit terms and note who is responsible for repairs.