The Light Collection Renovation & Furnishing in Tanjung Tokong
The Light Collection at Gelugor / Jelutong waterfront is a master-planned IJM development with seafront condos, a marina-fronting linear park and convenient access to Gurney Drive and KOMTAR. Tenants are typically expat families, returning Penangite professionals and lifestyle Airbnb guests drawn by the modern facilities and seafront skyline.
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Common Layouts
1-bed (~750 sqft) · 2-bed (~1,050 sqft) · 3-bed (~1,400 sqft)
Typical Rental Range
RM 2,800 – RM 6,500/mo
Furnishing Package
RM 28,000 – RM 55,000
Who Rents at The Light Collection?
The Light Collection draws expat tech professionals, KOMTAR-area corporate executives and returning Penangite families. They expect a complete unit — proper sofas, real dining, master with walk-in wardrobe and a kitchen they can actually cook in. Seaview short-stay Airbnbs also perform strongly here.
Our Rental Assessment of The Light Collection
What we've learned quoting and furnishing units at this address. Figures are indicative and subject to a site assessment.
The Light Collection is a phased waterfront development, and the phase matters more than the address when you budget a fit-out. Earlier collections have developer finishes that are now eight to ten years old and often need touch-up work before furniture arrives; the later collections hand over close to rent-ready and need furnishing only. Tenants are a mix of Gelugor and Tanjung Tokong professionals, medical staff, and families who want a gated waterfront address with a short drive into George Town.
Rent achieved is sensitive to whether the unit reads as current: the same layout with dated developer lighting and no curtains lets for meaningfully less than one with warm downlights and full window treatment. We therefore front-load lighting and curtains in the budget here and keep carpentry to wardrobes and a TV console. Renovation approval requires the management form plus a refundable deposit, which we file on the owner's behalf.
Layout-by-layout: how The Light Collection units are usually let
| Layout | Best-fit rental strategy | Furnishing scope it needs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom / studio | Single professional lease | Compact living, one wardrobe, kitchenette essentials |
| 2-bedroom | Couple or sharing lease | Two wardrobes, dining for four, full lighting refresh |
| 3-bedroom seafront | Family annual lease | Three wardrobes, dining for six, curtains throughout |
Rent achieved at The Light Collection typically falls within RM 2,800 – RM 6,500/mo; furnishing scope for these layouts runs RM 28,000 – RM 55,000.
What we did nearby
The View Condominium case study — RM34,500A RM34,500 rental setup in Gelugor returning RM3,526.72 a month net to the owner after management fee and operating costs.
What MyReno Does for The Light Collection Owners
The Light Collection Renovation FAQs
How much to furnish a The Light Collection 2-bed for rental?
A rental-ready 2-bed at The Light Collection typically lands between RM 32,000 and RM 42,000 — full living/dining, master and second bedroom, kitchen essentials, curtains, lighting and styling. Most projects close inside 30-45 days.
Does MyReno handle The Light Collection management approval?
Yes. We file the renovation form, post any required deposit and book the service lift. Most furnishing-only jobs are approved within 1-2 working days.
Is The Light Collection good for short-stay Airbnb?
Yes — the seaview, KOMTAR access and walking distance to the linear park drive consistent short-stay demand. Our Airbnb-tuned package covers blackout curtains, a real workstation, full kitchenware and a printed welcome binder.
Can you renovate older sub-sale The Light units, not just new VP?
Yes — much of our work here is sub-sale refurbishment. We retain built-ins that hold value, refresh soft furnishings and lighting, and coordinate wet works if needed. Typically 20-30% cheaper than a full new fit-out.
Nearby Buildings & Related Reading
Other Penang developments we furnish, plus the numbers behind a completed project.
Other developments
Guides & proof
RM34,500 setup returning RM3,526.72/month owner net.
Get a The Light Collection Furnishing Quote
Free site visit at The Light Collection, Tanjung Tokong. Itemised quote within 48 hours.