Residence 21, George Town, Penang

Residence 21 is a condominium in George Town, on Penang Island. This page covers where it sits, which residential developments are close by, and the practical points worth checking before you buy or rent a unit here.

About Residence 21

Residence 21 is a condominium development in George Town, the state capital of Penang, on the island side of the state. It is one of 135 developments listed in the George Town area in our directory, so if you are househunting here you will have many other buildings to compare it with. Condominiums in Penang usually come with shared common areas run by a management body, with owners paying regular charges for upkeep. Before deciding, it is sensible to see the building in person and get the details for the unit you are interested in straight from the agent or the management office.

Location and neighbourhood

George Town is Penang's main city, with a mix of older streets, offices, shops and residential neighbourhoods, and it is where many island residents live and work. Residence 21 sits among several other residential buildings. Measured as straight-line distances, Noble Villa (apartment), Scott Residence (condominium) and Villamas (condominium) are each about 0.1 km away. Slightly further, 22 Macalisterz (condominium), Desa Samudra (apartment) and Logan Mansion (residential high-rise) are each about 0.2 km away. Having this many developments close together suggests an established residential pocket, and it also gives you useful points of comparison when weighing up asking prices or rents.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Whether you are buying or renting, ask the agent or the management office for the key facts before you commit. Buyers should confirm the tenure and check the title, including whether an individual strata title has been issued. Ask about the monthly maintenance fees and sinking fund, and whether there are any outstanding charges on the unit. Find out which facilities are available and how well they are maintained. View the unit itself, looking for signs of water leaks, the condition of fittings and how much natural light it gets, and walk through the common areas too. Ask about parking arrangements and security. Tenants should read the tenancy agreement carefully, check what the deposits cover, and note the condition of the unit in writing before moving in.