BaysWater, Gelugor, Penang

BaysWater is a condominium development in Gelugor, on Penang Island. This page gives a short overview of the development and the surrounding neighbourhood. It also covers what to check before you buy or rent a unit here.

About BaysWater

BaysWater is a condominium located in Gelugor, Penang. It is also known as Bayswater Condominium, so you may come across either name in listings, agreements or conversations with agents. Both names refer to the same development. As with other condominiums in Penang, units here are individual homes within a shared residential development, and common areas are usually looked after by a management body. If you are comparing several condominiums in Gelugor, BaysWater is one of many options in the area.

Location and neighbourhood

Gelugor is on the eastern side of Penang Island, between George Town, the state capital, and Bayan Lepas to the south, which is near the airport and the industrial zone. It is a largely residential area with a mix of high-rise and landed homes, and it is popular with people who want to live on the island without being in the centre of town. Several other residential developments are close to BaysWater. Straight-line distances are: Platino Condominium, about 0.1 km away; Pearl Regency, about 0.2 km away; Vertiq, about 0.3 km away; Keeperz Suites, a serviced residence about 0.4 km away; Bukit Dumbar Permai, an apartment development about 0.6 km away; and Bukit Dumbar Villa, a condominium about 0.6 km away. Actual travel distances by road will be longer. In total, there are 80 developments listed in the Gelugor area, which gives buyers and tenants plenty of choice to compare.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or the management office for the key details. For buyers, confirm the tenure, check the title and ask whether there are any restrictions on transfer. Ask about the monthly maintenance fees and sinking fund, and whether there are any outstanding charges on the unit. Find out which facilities are available to residents and their current condition. Always view the unit in person, check for leaks, wiring and fittings, and look at the common areas, lifts and parking. For tenants, read the tenancy agreement carefully, note what furniture and appliances are included, and agree on who pays for repairs. Visiting at different times of day can help you get a feel for traffic and noise.