BL Avenue, Ayer Itam, Penang

BL Avenue is an apartment development in Ayer Itam, on Penang Island. This page covers the development, the other residential projects close by, and the practical points to check before you buy or rent a unit here.

About BL Avenue

BL Avenue is an apartment development in the Ayer Itam area of Penang Island. Apartments are a common choice in this part of Penang for both owner-occupiers and tenants, and Ayer Itam has a wide spread of residential projects. Our directory lists 120 developments in the same area. BL Avenue sits among a cluster of other apartments and condominiums, so you can view several projects in one visit if you are comparing options.

Location and neighbourhood

Ayer Itam is an established residential area in the inland part of Penang Island. It has a mix of older neighbourhoods and newer high-rise housing, and some of the land is hilly. Several other developments are a short distance from BL Avenue. The distances below are straight-line, so the actual distance by road will be longer: - Boulevard Condominium (BLVD), a condominium, about 0.3 km away - Shineville Garden, an apartment, about 0.3 km away - Shineville Park, a condominium, about 0.4 km away - Melody Homes, an apartment, about 0.5 km away - Greenlane Heights Block A, an apartment, about 0.6 km away - Greenlane Heights Block B, an apartment, about 0.7 km away Listings in these nearby projects can help you compare asking prices and rents for similar homes in the same neighbourhood.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or the management office about the land tenure. Find out whether it is freehold or leasehold and, if it is leasehold, how many years remain. Ask for the current maintenance fees and sinking fund charges and what they cover. Confirm which facilities are available and in working order, and ask about parking allocation and security arrangements. Always view the unit in person, ideally at different times of day. Check the natural light, noise, water pressure and the condition of the fittings. Buyers should confirm the title type and do a title search to check ownership and any encumbrances. Have a lawyer review the sale and purchase agreement. Tenants should read the tenancy agreement carefully, note the deposit terms and take photos of the unit's condition on moving-in day.