Woodsbury Suites, Kampung Perlis, Butterworth

Woodsbury Suites is a serviced residence in Kampung Perlis, Butterworth, on the Seberang Perai (mainland) side of Penang. This page gives a short overview of the development and its surroundings. It also covers the points worth checking before you buy or rent a unit here.

About Woodsbury Suites

Woodsbury Suites is listed as a serviced residence. With this type of property, the building is usually run by a central management office, and owners typically pay a monthly maintenance charge for upkeep of the common areas. Serviced residences in Penang can suit a range of people, from single working adults and couples to small families. Some investors also buy them to let out. As with any building, the layout, condition and furnishing of individual units can vary from one owner to the next, so it helps to view a few units before you decide.

Location and neighbourhood

The development is in Kampung Perlis, a neighbourhood in Butterworth. Butterworth is the main town on the mainland side of Penang, across the channel from the island, and it has long been a residential and commercial area. Several other developments are close by. All distances below are straight-line. Luminari and Rubica @ Harbour Place, both serviced residences, are each about 0.3 km away. Apartment Taman Mewah is about 0.4 km away. Bagan Sena and Harbour View Residence, both apartments, and Wellesley Residences, a condominium, are each about 0.5 km away. In total, our directory lists 133 developments in the same area, so buyers and tenants have plenty of options to compare.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or the management office about the tenure of the land, and confirm it against the title. Check the current maintenance fees and sinking fund. Ask which facilities residents can use and whether any are under repair. Always view the actual unit you plan to buy or rent. Look at its condition, natural light and noise level, and check the state of the common areas. Buyers should confirm the type of title, check for any outstanding charges on the unit and ask about house rules on renovations. Tenants should read the tenancy agreement carefully, note the deposit terms and take photos of the unit's condition before moving in. You can also compare Woodsbury Suites with nearby serviced residences such as Luminari and Rubica @ Harbour Place to judge whether an asking price or rent is fair.