Senzvilles (Senzo Residence), Sungai Ara

Senzvilles (Senzo Residence) is a condominium in Sungai Ara, on Penang Island. It is also known as SenzVilles. This page gives an overview of the development and its surroundings, plus practical points to check before you buy or rent.

About Senzvilles (Senzo Residence)

Senzvilles (Senzo Residence) is a condominium in Sungai Ara, a residential area in the south of Penang Island. A condominium is a strata property. Owners hold their own units and share the common areas with other residents. A management body usually looks after the common areas and the building's upkeep, and owners pay monthly charges to fund this work. Sungai Ara has many residential projects, with 57 developments listed in the same area. This gives buyers and tenants plenty of choice nearby. It is worth comparing Senzvilles (Senzo Residence) with neighbouring developments before you decide.

Location and neighbourhood

Sungai Ara is an established residential suburb in the south of Penang Island. It has a mix of high-rise homes and landed housing, and it is a busy, built-up area. Several other developments are close by. These are the straight-line distances from Senzvilles (Senzo Residence): - Ara Greens Apartment (condominium), about 0.1 km away - Sierra Residences (condominium), about 0.1 km away - Venti @ Skycube Residence (residential high-rise), about 0.1 km away - Zan Ara (apartment), about 0.1 km away - Garden Ville (condominium), about 0.2 km away - Idaman Selasih (apartment), about 0.2 km away Actual walking or driving distances will be longer than these straight-line figures.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Confirm the key details yourself before you commit. - Tenure: ask whether the land is freehold or leasehold. If it is leasehold, ask how many years remain on the lease. - Title: check whether individual strata titles have been issued. Ask your lawyer to verify the title and any encumbrances. - Maintenance fees and sinking fund: ask the management office for the current monthly charges. Also ask whether the unit has any unpaid charges. - Facilities: ask the agent or management which facilities are available and whether they are in working order. - Viewing: visit the unit in person. Check for leaks, cracks, water pressure and natural light. Look at the condition of the lifts, corridors and car parks. - Renting: read the tenancy agreement carefully and confirm the deposit terms. Take photos of the unit's condition before you move in.