QuayWest Residence, Bayan Lepas

QuayWest Residence is a condominium in Bayan Lepas, on Penang Island. This page covers the basics of the development and its surroundings. It also lists what to check before you buy or rent a unit here.

About QuayWest Residence

QuayWest Residence is a condominium development in Bayan Lepas, in the state of Penang. It is on Penang Island rather than on the mainland side of the state. That matters to many people when they think about daily travel and where they work. Condominiums in Malaysia generally come with shared common areas that owners pay towards through monthly charges, so it is worth understanding these costs early. If you are comparing homes in this part of Penang, QuayWest Residence is one of 126 developments listed in the Bayan Lepas area, so there is plenty nearby to weigh it against.

Location and neighbourhood

Bayan Lepas is in the south-east of Penang Island. Locals know it as the area near the airport and the island's main industrial zone, where many manufacturing and electronics firms are based. It is a busy, built-up part of the island with a mix of housing, from flats to condominiums. Several other developments are close to QuayWest Residence. All distances below are straight-line distances: - Tropicana Bay Residences (condominium), about 0.1 km away - Putra Marine (condominium), about 0.2 km away - Putra Place Condominium (condominium), about 0.3 km away - Desa Putra (flat), about 0.4 km away - Century Park (condominium), about 0.5 km away - Gold Coast Resort Condominium (condominium), about 0.5 km away The distance by road will usually be longer. Looking at these neighbours can help you compare what is on offer in the immediate area.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or the management office for the key details and get them in writing. Points to cover: - Tenure: confirm whether the title is freehold or leasehold. If it is leasehold, ask how many years remain. - Title: check whether a strata title has been issued and that the seller's name matches it. - Maintenance fees and sinking fund: ask for the current monthly charges and whether the unit has any unpaid arrears. - Facilities: ask what is available and whether anything is under repair. - The unit itself: view it in person and check for leaks, damp and the condition of fittings. Visit at different times of day to judge noise and traffic. - Parking: ask how many bays come with the unit. If you are renting, read the tenancy agreement carefully and note what furniture is included. Agree in writing on the deposit and on who pays for repairs. If you are buying, a lawyer can carry out a title search and check for any encumbrances.