BM City Mall, Bandar Perda

BM City Mall is a serviced residence in Bandar Perda, in Seberang Perai on the Penang mainland. This page gives a short overview of the development, the residential projects around it, and practical points to check before you buy or rent a unit here.

About BM City Mall

BM City Mall is listed in our directory as a serviced residence. It sits in Bandar Perda, on the Seberang Perai side of Penang rather than on the island. Serviced residences generally come with a management office that looks after the shared areas of the building, although what each building offers varies. If you are comparing homes on the mainland, BM City Mall is one of several serviced residences and condominiums in this part of Bandar Perda, so it can help to view a few nearby options before you decide.

Location and neighbourhood

Bandar Perda is a planned township on the mainland, with government offices as well as residential neighbourhoods. Several other developments lie close to BM City Mall. Grains Residences (serviced residence) is about 0.4 km away, and Metropol (serviced residence) is also about 0.4 km away. Prominence (condominium) is about 0.5 km away, Bandar Perda (condominium) about 0.6 km away, Taman Desa Damai (flat) about 0.7 km away, and Apartment Permata, Bandar Perda (condominium) about 1.2 km away. All of these are straight-line distances, so the actual distance by road will be longer. The mix of serviced residences, condominiums and flats nearby gives buyers and tenants a range of options 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, preferably in writing. Confirm the tenure, whether freehold or leasehold, and if leasehold, how many years remain on the lease. Check the title: ask whether a strata title has been issued and make sure the owner's name matches the seller. Ask for the current maintenance fee and sinking fund charges, and whether there are any arrears on the unit. Find out which facilities residents can use and how many parking bays come with the unit. View the unit in person, ideally at different times of day, and check for leaks, water pressure, working electrical points and noise levels. If you are renting, read the tenancy agreement carefully, note the deposit terms and take photos of the unit's condition when you move in.