Straits Garden Condominium, Jelutong

Straits Garden Condominium is a serviced residence in Jelutong, on Penang Island. This page gives a short overview of the development and its neighbourhood, plus practical points to check before you buy or rent a unit here.

About Straits Garden Condominium

Straits Garden Condominium is listed as a serviced residence in Jelutong, Penang. It is also known as Straits Garden Residence, Straits Garden Suite, Straits Garden, Straits Garden Residences and Straits Garden Condominium @ Jelutong, so you may see any of these names in listings, adverts and documents. When searching for units, it helps to try each name, as owners and agents do not always use the same one.

Location and neighbourhood

Jelutong is an established part of Penang Island, lying just south of George Town, the state capital. It is a mixed area of older housing, shops and newer high-rise homes, and many residents travel elsewhere on the island for work or study. Our directory lists 145 developments in Jelutong, so there is plenty to compare. Several are close to Straits Garden Condominium (all distances are straight-line): Symphony Park, an apartment, is about 0.2 km away. Alton Sky Villas, Artis 3 Residence and Aspen Residences, all condominiums, and Desa Jelutong, an apartment, are each about 0.3 km away. Taman Sri Bunga, an apartment, is about 0.4 km away. Looking at these neighbouring developments can help you get a feel for the immediate surroundings and the types of homes nearby.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or the management office about the tenure and the type of title. Serviced residences in Malaysia are sometimes built on commercial land, which can affect utility rates and other charges, so ask what applies to this development. Check the monthly maintenance fee and sinking fund, and whether there are any outstanding charges on the unit. Ask which facilities are available and look at their condition yourself. Always view the actual unit, ideally at different times of day, to judge noise, light and parking. Buyers should have a lawyer check the title and any restrictions. Renters should read the tenancy agreement carefully, confirm the deposits and note the condition of furniture and fittings before moving in.