The Meg Serviced Residence, Tanjung Tokong

The Meg Serviced Residence is a serviced residence in Tanjung Tokong, on Penang Island. This page gives a short overview of the development and its neighbourhood. It also lists practical points to check before you buy or rent a unit here.

About The Meg Serviced Residence

The Meg Serviced Residence is listed in our directory as a serviced residence in Tanjung Tokong, Penang. Serviced residences are high-rise homes, and in Penang they are bought and rented by a wide mix of people, from young couples and families to working professionals. How each one is set up and run can differ a lot, so look at each development on its own terms. Do not assume it works the same way as the buildings around it. If you are weighing up your options, start with the units currently on the market for sale or rent. Viewing a few of them is the quickest way to get a feel for the place.

Location and neighbourhood

Tanjung Tokong is a coastal suburb on the northern side of Penang Island. It is a long-established area where older neighbourhoods sit alongside newer high-rise housing, and it has a mainly residential feel. Our directory lists 69 developments in the Tanjung Tokong area, so you have plenty of other buildings to compare with The Meg Serviced Residence. The area has grown steadily over the years. Visit at different times of day to judge traffic, noise and whether the neighbourhood fits your daily routine.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or the management office for the details that matter most to you. These include the tenure, the monthly maintenance fee and sinking fund, and which facilities residents can use. Check whether there are extra charges for parking, access cards or renovations. If you are buying, check the title type and look at the sale and purchase documents with a lawyer. Ask whether there are any outstanding charges on the unit. Always view the unit in person. Look at the condition of the walls, windows, plumbing and air-conditioning, and walk through the common areas to see how well they are kept. If you are renting, read the tenancy agreement carefully. Make sure it is clear about the deposit, the length of the lease, who pays for repairs and what furniture comes with the unit. Speaking to current residents, if you can, is a good way to learn how the building is managed day to day.