Gelugor Apartment, Gelugor, Penang

Gelugor is an apartment development in the Gelugor area of Penang Island. This page gives a short overview of the property, the developments around it, and practical points to check before you buy or rent a unit here.

About Gelugor

Gelugor is an apartment development in Gelugor, on Penang Island in the state of Penang. The development has the same name as the wider area, so when you speak to agents or owners, make it clear that you mean this specific property and not Gelugor in general. Sharing the link to this directory page is an easy way to avoid confusion. Our directory lists 80 developments in the same area, which gives you plenty of nearby properties to compare.

Location and neighbourhood

Gelugor is an established residential area on Penang Island, with a mix of apartments, flats and condominiums. Several developments sit very close to Gelugor. Measured as straight-line distances, they include Taman Jubilee Phase 5 (apartment) and Taman Sri Bunga, Lengkok Nipah (flat), both about 0.1 km away, and Ixora Heights Apartment, about 0.2 km away. Halaman Kenanga (apartment), Taman Lip Sin Block 1, 3 & 5 (flats) and Taman Lip Sin Block 6 & 7 (condominium) are each about 0.3 km away. The actual distance by road will usually be longer than the straight-line figure. Because so many homes of different types are close together, you can compare apartments, flats and condominiums in the same neighbourhood before deciding.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or the management office about the tenure, the type of title and whether the strata title has been issued. Ask for the current maintenance fees and sinking fund charges, and find out whether any arrears are attached to the unit. Check which facilities are available and whether they are in working order. Always view the unit in person. Look at the general condition, ventilation, water pressure, signs of leaks and the parking arrangements. If you can, visit at different times of day to get a sense of noise and traffic. Buyers should have a lawyer carry out a title search before signing. Tenants should read the tenancy agreement carefully, confirm the deposits required, and note what furniture and appliances are included. Comparing several listings in Gelugor will help you judge whether an asking price or rent is fair.