Skyview Residence, Taman Ara, Jelutong

Skyview Residence is a condominium in Taman Ara, Jelutong, on Penang Island. This page gives an overview of the development and its surroundings. It also covers practical points to check before you buy or rent a unit here.

About Skyview Residence

Skyview Residence is listed in our directory as a condominium development in the Jelutong area, within Taman Ara. Condominium living in Penang usually means shared common areas looked after by a management body. Buyers and tenants often deal with both the unit owner and the building's management. If you are comparing homes on the island, you will find plenty of choice nearby. Our directory lists 145 developments in the same area, including flats, apartments and condominiums.

Location and neighbourhood

Jelutong is an established, largely residential part of Penang Island. It has a mix of older housing estates and newer high-rise homes. Several other developments are close to Skyview Residence. Measured in a straight line, Harmony View (apartment) and Taman Yew Lean (flat) are each about 0.2 km away. Desa Jelutong (apartment), Sri Wangsa (condominium), Symphony Park (apartment) and Taman Seri Perak (apartment) are each about 0.3 km away. These are straight-line distances, so the actual walking or driving distance will be longer. Neighbouring developments can help when you are weighing up a unit. Looking at what similar homes close by are offered for gives you a useful point of comparison for asking prices and rents.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before committing, ask the agent or the management office for the key details that affect cost and day-to-day living. These include the tenure, the monthly maintenance fees and sinking fund, and which facilities are available and in working order. Always view the unit in person. Check the condition of the plumbing, wiring, windows and walls, and visit at different times of day to get a feel for noise, traffic and parking. Buyers should check the title type and confirm that the seller is the registered owner. A lawyer can help you verify that there are no outstanding charges or arrears on the unit. Tenants should read the tenancy agreement carefully. Confirm the deposit amount, what furniture is included, who pays for repairs, and any house rules set by the management.