The Uban Residence, Gelugor, Batu Uban

The Uban Residence is a condominium in Gelugor, Batu Uban, on Penang Island. This page gives a short overview of the development and its surroundings. It also lists practical points to check before you buy or rent a unit here.

About The Uban Residence

The Uban Residence is a condominium development in the Batu Uban part of Gelugor, on the island side of Penang. It is also known as The Uban, so you may see either name used in listings and conversations with agents. It sits among many other homes in this part of the island. Our directory lists 80 developments in the same area, which gives buyers and tenants plenty of options to compare it with.

Location and neighbourhood

Gelugor is a long-established residential area on the eastern side of Penang Island, south of George Town, the state capital. It is a mix of older housing, flats, apartments and newer high-rise condominiums. Batu Uban is one of its neighbourhoods. Several other developments are close by. The distances below are straight-line distances, so actual travel distance will be longer: - Century Park (condominium), about 0.1 km away - Century Bay Apartment (apartment), about 0.3 km away - Desa Bistari (apartment), about 0.3 km away - Triuni Residences (condominium), about 0.3 km away - Vilaris (residential high-rise), about 0.3 km away - Desa Putra (flat), about 0.5 km away If you are comparing homes in this area, these neighbouring projects are useful reference points for asking prices and rents.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or the management office for the details that matter most to you. Check the tenure, whether freehold or leasehold, and confirm it on the title. Ask about monthly maintenance fees and sinking fund charges, and whether they are up to date for the unit you are looking at. Find out which facilities are available and how they are maintained. Always view the unit in person. Look for signs of water leaks, check the condition of fittings and ask about parking bays. For buyers, a lawyer can check the title, any restrictions and whether the strata title has been issued. For tenants, read the tenancy agreement carefully, note what furniture is included and agree who pays for repairs. Visiting at different times of day can also give you a feel for traffic and noise.