EXO Residences, Bukit Mertajam

EXO Residences is a condominium in Bukit Mertajam, on the Seberang Perai (mainland) side of Penang. This page explains where it is, which developments are close by, and what to ask before you buy or rent a unit here.

About EXO Residences

EXO Residences is a condominium development in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. It is also known as Exo Residences @ Juru Sentral and EXO Residences @ Juru Sentral, so you may see any of these names on listings, documents or signage. They all refer to the same development. Condominiums in Malaysia are usually strata properties. Owners typically share common areas and pay monthly charges towards their upkeep, managed by a management body. Keep this in mind when comparing a condominium with a landed home or a flat.

Location and neighbourhood

Bukit Mertajam is one of the main towns on the Penang mainland, in Seberang Perai. Housing here is generally more spacious and often more affordable than on the island, and the town has its own established neighbourhoods and local businesses. The area has a large choice of homes, with 99 developments listed in Bukit Mertajam. Developments within about 2 km of EXO Residences include (all distances are straight-line): - Abel Residence (condominium), about 0.5 km away - Flat Taman Pelangi, Seberang Perai (flat), about 0.9 km away - Limau Manis (apartment), about 0.9 km away - Taman Belimbing 2 (flat), about 0.9 km away - De Landmark (apartment), about 1 km away - Rumah Pangsa Juru Setia (residential high-rise), about 1.2 km away Actual travel distances by road will be longer than these figures.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent, owner or management office for the details that matter to you: - Tenure: ask whether the property is freehold or leasehold and, if leasehold, how many years remain. - Title: check whether an individual strata title has been issued and whether there are any restrictions on it. - Maintenance fees and sinking fund: ask for the current monthly charges and whether there are any arrears on the unit. - Facilities: ask which facilities are available and working, and any rules for using them. - Parking: confirm how many bays come with the unit. - House rules: tenants and owners should ask about rules on renovations, pets and short-term letting. Always view the unit in person. Check for leaks, water pressure, wiring and the condition of fittings. Visiting at different times of day can help you judge noise and traffic. If you are buying, have a lawyer carry out a title search before signing.