The Retreat, Taman Bukit Indah, Bukit Mertajam

The Retreat is a condominium in Taman Bukit Indah, Bukit Mertajam, on the Seberang Perai mainland side of Penang. This page gives a short overview of the development, its neighbourhood and the points worth checking before you buy or rent a unit here.

About The Retreat

The Retreat is a condominium development in Taman Bukit Indah, within the Bukit Mertajam area of Penang. It is also known as The Retreat Condominium and The Retreat Condominiums, so you may see any of these names in listings or documents. The Retreat is one of 99 developments listed in our directory for the same area, which gives buyers and tenants plenty of nearby options to compare.

Location and neighbourhood

Bukit Mertajam is an established town in Seberang Perai, on the mainland side of Penang. It has a mix of residential neighbourhoods and local businesses, and it often suits people whose daily routine is based on the mainland rather than on the island. Several other residential developments are close to The Retreat. These are straight-line distances: Taman Seri Bukit Indah (flat) is about 0.3 km away, Pangsapuri Seri Jaya (apartment) about 0.8 km, Berjaya Condominium about 1.1 km, Sentosa Residence (condominium) about 1.2 km, Taman Permata (flat) about 1.2 km and Desa Palma (condominium) about 1.7 km. Distances by road will usually be longer, so it is worth making the journey yourself to get a feel for the surroundings.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or the management office about tenure, monthly maintenance and sinking fund charges, and which facilities are available to residents. Always view the unit in person. Check the condition of the walls, ceilings, plumbing and windows, and look at the common areas, lifts and car park too. Buyers should check the title and confirm that the seller is the registered owner, and should ask whether there are any outstanding maintenance fees or utility bills. Tenants should read the tenancy agreement carefully, including the deposit terms, who pays for repairs and the house rules. Visiting at different times of day can show you how the area feels in terms of traffic and noise.