Kingfisher Series, Jelutong, Penang

Kingfisher Series is an apartment development in Jelutong, on Penang Island. It sits among a close cluster of other apartments and condominiums, so buyers and tenants can easily compare it with several nearby options. This page covers the location, neighbouring developments and the main points to check before you commit.

About Kingfisher Series

Kingfisher Series is listed as an apartment in Jelutong, one of the established residential areas on Penang Island. Apartments here tend to suit a range of households, from first-time buyers and young families to working tenants who want to live on the island rather than on the mainland side of Penang. Because units and conditions can differ from one owner to the next, it is worth looking at each listing on its own merits. Viewing more than one unit gives you a better feel for the layout, upkeep and outlook before you decide.

Location and neighbourhood

Jelutong is on the eastern side of Penang Island, close to George Town, the state capital. It is a long-settled, mostly residential part of the island with a mix of older housing and newer high-rise developments. Kingfisher Series is one of 145 developments listed in the Jelutong area, so there is plenty of choice nearby. Several developments are very close by, measured in straight-line distance: Greenlane Heights Block 3 (apartment), Jay Series (Greenlane Heights Block J) (condominium) and Taman Lembah Hijau (condominium) are each about 0.1 km away. Flamingo Series (condominium), Greenlane Heights Block E (apartment) and Greenlane Heights Block G (apartment) are each about 0.2 km away. If you are searching in this part of Jelutong, these neighbouring developments are useful for comparing asking prices, rents and unit condition.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you buy, ask the agent or the building management to confirm the tenure and check the title, including whether an individual or strata title has been issued. Ask for the current maintenance fees and sinking fund charges, and whether any arrears are owed on the unit. Find out which facilities are available and whether they are in working order. When you view the unit, look at the condition of the walls, ceilings, plumbing and windows, and visit at different times of day to judge noise, parking and traffic. Tenants should read the tenancy agreement carefully, note the deposit terms and record the unit's condition on moving in. It also helps to compare similar units in the nearby developments listed above.