The Oak Residence, Petaling Jaya

The Oak Residence is a serviced residence in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. This page gives a short overview of the development and its surroundings. It also sets out practical points to check before you buy or rent a unit here.

About The Oak Residence

The Oak Residence is listed in our directory as a serviced residence in the Petaling Jaya area, on the Petaling side of Selangor. In Selangor, a serviced residence is generally a strata-titled home in a managed building. A management body looks after the common areas, and owners pay monthly charges towards upkeep. How each building is run, and what residents get for those charges, can differ quite a lot from one development to the next. It is worth looking at The Oak Residence on its own terms rather than assuming it works like other buildings you may have seen.

Location and neighbourhood

Petaling Jaya is an established city next to Kuala Lumpur. It has a long history as a place to live and work, and its housing ranges from older landed neighbourhoods to newer high-rise developments. Our directory lists 278 developments in the same area, so anyone searching in Petaling Jaya has many options to compare. Because the city covers a wide area, the day-to-day experience of living here depends a great deal on the exact street and surroundings. Visit at different times of day to get a feel for traffic, noise and the walk to the shops and services you use most.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or the building management for the key details and get them in writing. Confirm the tenure, and check the title to see whether it is freehold or leasehold. If it is leasehold, check how many years remain. Ask for the current maintenance fees and sinking fund charges, and whether any increases are planned. Find out which facilities are available and whether any are closed for repair. View the actual unit rather than a show unit. Look for signs of leaks, the condition of fittings and how much natural light the rooms get. Buyers should ask a lawyer to run a title search and to check for any outstanding charges. Renters should read the tenancy agreement carefully, including the deposit terms and who pays for repairs.