Birch Regency @ Penang Times Square, George Town

Birch Regency @ Penang Times Square is a serviced residence in George Town, on Penang Island. This page covers its location, the developments around it and the practical checks worth making before you buy or rent a unit here.

About Birch Regency @ Penang Times Square

Birch Regency @ Penang Times Square is a serviced residence development in George Town, Penang. It is also known as Birch Regency, Birch The Regency @ Penang Times Square and Birch The Regency, so you may see any of these names in listings and conversations with agents. When comparing units, make sure the listing refers to this development and not a nearby one with a similar name, such as Birch Regency - Times Square, which appears as a separate residential high-rise entry in our directory.

Location and neighbourhood

The development sits in George Town, the state capital, on Penang Island. George Town is the island's older city centre, with a mix of homes, shophouses and businesses, and it tends to suit people who want to live in the city rather than in the suburbs. It is a well-built-up area, with 135 developments listed in George Town in our directory. Several other residential developments are close by. Measured in straight-line distance, Birch Plaza (serviced residence), Birch Plaza Court (condominium) and Birch Regency - Times Square (residential high-rise) are each about 0.1 km away. A little further, Sandilands (condominium), The Rise (Chelliah Park City) (residential high-rise) and The Rise Collection 1 (apartment) are each about 0.4 km away. If you are house-hunting in this part of George Town, it can help to view units in a few of these developments so you can compare them side by side.

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. For buyers, confirm the tenure, check the land title and ask about the monthly maintenance fees and sinking fund. Also ask what facilities are available to residents and whether any are under repair. For tenants, check what the rent covers, the deposit terms and any house rules set by management. Always view the unit in person if you can. Look at the condition of the fittings, the water pressure and the air-conditioning, and walk around the common areas, lifts and car park. Visiting at different times of day gives you a fair sense of noise and traffic around the building. If you are buying, a lawyer can help you verify the title and the sale terms.