Medan Lumba Kuda, Ayer Itam

Medan Lumba Kuda is an apartment development in Taman Lumba Kuda, Ayer Itam, on Penang Island. It sits among a cluster of apartments and condominiums, so buyers and tenants have several nearby options to compare. This page covers the location, the developments close by and what to check before you commit.

About Medan Lumba Kuda

Medan Lumba Kuda is an apartment development in the Taman Lumba Kuda part of Ayer Itam. It is on the island side of Penang rather than on the mainland. If you are looking at homes here, compare Medan Lumba Kuda with the other apartments and condominiums close by. Units in the same neighbourhood can differ a lot in condition, layout, renovation and asking price, even within one building. Viewing a few options side by side will give you a clearer sense of what is fair.

Location and neighbourhood

Ayer Itam is a long-established residential town in the central part of Penang Island, inland from George Town, the state capital. It has a mix of older and newer housing and hilly surroundings. Many families have lived in the area for generations. There are several other developments within a short distance of Medan Lumba Kuda. These are straight-line distances: Scots Pavilion (condominium) is about 0.2 km away. Desa Lumba Kuda (apartment) and Scotland Park (condominium) are each about 0.3 km away. Menara Kuda Lari (apartment) and Scotland Villa (condominium) are each about 0.4 km away. Sri York Condominium is about 0.5 km away. Altogether, our directory lists 120 developments in the same area, so there is plenty of choice if you want to compare.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you buy, ask the agent or the management office about the tenure and the type of title. Check whether individual strata titles have been issued. Ask for the current maintenance fee and sinking fund charges, and whether there are any outstanding arrears on the unit. Find out which facilities are available and in working order, and how parking is allocated. View the unit in person, ideally at different times of day, to check noise, light, ventilation and any signs of leaks or damp. Ask to see the common areas, lifts and rubbish collection points too. If you are renting, read the tenancy agreement carefully. Confirm the deposit amounts and which furniture or appliances are included. Agree on who pays for repairs and utilities.