One Imperial, Sungai Ara, Penang

One Imperial is a condominium in Sungai Ara, on Penang Island. This page gives a short overview of the development and its neighbourhood. It also covers the practical points worth checking before you buy or rent a unit here.

About One Imperial

One Imperial is a condominium development in Sungai Ara, on the island side of Penang. Condominiums are strata properties, so owners share the common areas and pay regular charges to the management for their upkeep. Some people buy units in developments like this to live in, and others buy them to let out, so you may find listings for both sale and rent. If you are comparing options, look at One Imperial alongside the other developments close by. These include both condominiums and apartments.

Location and neighbourhood

Sungai Ara is a largely residential area in the south of Penang Island, with a mix of high-rise homes and landed housing. Our directory lists 57 developments in the same area, so you have plenty of choice if you want to stay in this neighbourhood. These are the closest developments to One Imperial, measured as straight-line distances: - Imperial Residences (condominium), about 0.2 km away - Idaman Lavender, Idaman Lavender 3, Idaman Selasih and Idaman Seroja (apartments), each about 0.3 km away - Ara Greens Apartment (condominium), about 0.4 km away Actual walking or driving distances will be longer than these figures. Visit the area at different times of day to get a feel for traffic, parking and access.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or the management office about: - Tenure: whether the property is freehold or leasehold and, if leasehold, how many years remain - Maintenance fees and sinking fund contributions, and whether the unit has any outstanding arrears - Which facilities are available and what condition they are in - Parking allocation and access card arrangements Always view the unit in person. Look for signs of leaks or damp, test the water pressure and switches, and check the condition of fittings and windows. Buyers should confirm the title type, such as whether a strata title has been issued, and ask a lawyer to carry out a title search. This will show any restrictions or encumbrances. Renters should read the tenancy agreement carefully. Check the deposit terms, what furnishings are included, who pays for repairs, and any house rules on renovations or pets.