Summerton, Bayan Lepas

Summerton is a serviced residence in Bayan Lepas, on Penang Island. It is also known as Summerton Suites and Summerton Condominium, so you may see any of these names in listings. This page covers its location, the developments around it and what to check before you buy or rent.

About Summerton

Summerton is listed in our directory as a serviced residence. It is in Bayan Lepas, a busy part of Penang Island where our directory lists 126 developments in total. That gives buyers and tenants plenty to compare, both within Summerton and in the buildings around it. Because the development appears under several names, search for Summerton, Summerton Suites and Summerton Condominium when you look through listings so you do not miss any units.

Location and neighbourhood

Bayan Lepas is in the south of Penang Island, near the airport and the island's main industrial zone. Many people who live in the area also work nearby. Summerton is surrounded by other homes, mostly condominiums with some flats. The closest developments, with straight-line distances, are: Gold Coast Resort Condominium, about 0.1 km away; Villa Emas, a condominium about 0.2 km away; Desa Putra, a flat about 0.3 km away; Putra Place Condominium, about 0.3 km away; Putra Marine, a condominium about 0.4 km away; and Queens Residences Q3, a condominium about 0.4 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

Before you commit, ask the agent or the management office about the tenure, the monthly maintenance fee and sinking fund, and the facilities available to residents. As Summerton is a serviced residence, also ask what type of land title the building sits on. In Malaysia, serviced residences can be on commercial land, which may affect quit rent, assessment and utility rates. Ask a lawyer to check the title or strata title status before you sign anything. Always view the unit in person. Look at the condition of the walls, windows and plumbing, and ask about parking and access cards. If you are renting, read the tenancy agreement carefully, including the deposit terms and who pays for repairs. Visiting at different times of day will help you judge noise and traffic.