Looking for the perfect home is more than just a search for safe and beautiful structures for the family. For urban dwellers in particular, the ideal abode is also one that affords them the luxury of space — a much-needed breathing room after a stifling day in the city.
La Verti, DMCI Homes’ newest residential enclave along Taft Avenue in Manila, offers a one-of-a-kind chance for city folks to enjoy a rare, resort paradise right inside their very own address. With a 40:60 building footprint to open space ratio being followed in the one-hectare property, majority of the property grounds is allotted to different lifestyle amenities that provide leisure options often lacking in other condo projects around the area.
These amenities are presented in an eye-catching vista that welcomes residents and guests right from the grand entrance gate.
The condominium grounds have been carefully landscaped and planned according to the project’s modern-contemporary architecture so homeowners can experience a welcoming ambience once they enter the property. First-rate amenities include an adult swimming pool, a kiddie pool, playground, and basketball court for more active pursuits. The gazebos, and tree court, on the other hand, provide options for residents to enjoy nature.
More spaces for leisure can be found inside the building. From the hotel-like lobby, one already has easy access to the fitness gym, the game room, function hall, and the lounge and social areas.
Every five floors of the two-building, 41-story tower feature a sky patio — result of DMCI Homes’ signature design innovation. Homes open to more open spaces instead of a cramped corridor. This layout is also part of the developer’s Lumiventt Design Technology, which features a unique tower plan that optimizes natural light and ventilation into the living spaces. Balconies in all units provide homeowners their own quiet spot to enjoy their surroundings and the city views.
Aside from the balconies, the landscaped Sky Patio further enhances the resort-like atmosphere throughout the entire building by offering a breathtaking and unobstructed vista of the metropolis. One can enjoy the view of downtown Manila, the skyscrapers of Makati, or the stunning sunset in Manila Bay.
The view extends to the deck garden and Sky Lounge, which also provides a venue for other social purposes, or it can simply serve as the residents’ exclusive nook when looking for a quiet place to work.
Home units available are ideal for young professionals, starting families and even a growing family of three or four. There’s a studio unit (24-sq.m.), one-bedroom (31-sq.m.), two-bedroom (48-sq.m.), and three-bedroom (66-sq.m.). Units are turned over in ready-to-receive finish.
Security is not a problem with its 24-hour roving guard, CCTV cameras in common areas and perimeter fence. A property management office also takes care of small technical details for unit owners. Waste segregation is not a problem with their garbage holding area, and chores like doing the laundry is made easy with their exclusive laundry hub.
What’s more, the project’s location makes it ideal for families who put importance to their children’s education. La Verti is situated a stone’s throw away from schools such as De La Salle University, St. Scholastica’s College and College of St. Benilde. It is also near major malls such as SM Mall of Asia, SM Manila, and Robinsons Place in Ermita. Taft Avenue is considered a major artery with access to important districts such as Pasay and Makati.
For details on La Verti Residence, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.
Source: Philippine Star, 25 September 2010
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Filipinos said to prefer bigger homes
WHEN DMCI Homes’ brain thrust was still drafting the blueprint of its new high-rise project on a one-hectare lot at the cross section of Pasay, Makati and Manila, property specialists advised it to follow other condominium developers in the area by building smaller units rather than spacious rooms that it was known for.
These self-styled real estate experts argued that since its property was near the university row on Taft Avenue, DMCI Homes would do well to build “dormitory space” fit for transients and students from nearby schools.
“We were told that if we sold smaller units, we would double the velocity of our sales than if we stayed with our strategy of selling to young and upwardly mobile families. But we stuck to what worked for us because we believe that the area is ripe for a family-based community project and not just dorm-type condos. We’re happy with the results,” says DMCI Homes president Alfredo Austria.
True enough, DMCI Homes’ La Verti Residences, a twin-tower project on Taft Avenue near Gil Puyat Avenue, went against the grain by offering more bedroom units than the 20-square-meter studio units that were predominant in other high-rise projects in the area.
The result? Sales of La Verti are nearly double the company’s monthly average since it was launched a month ago and Austria expects the project to be sold out before the year ends. DMCI Homes is indeed sticking to its guns on its new projects being rolled out in the near to medium-term as exemplified not only by the La Verti Residences but also by its other projects in the pipeline—Flair Towers (a two-tower high-rise on Reliance corner Pines streets near Edsa); Sienna Park Residences (a medium-rise development on West Service Road, Bicutan, Parañaque); and mid-rise condos on Visayas Avenue, Quezon City and Muntinlupa—where bulk of the units to be sold would come in 40- to 60-square-meter configurations.
Austria notes that most developers offer their projects with 20-square-meter cuts, thinking that buyers would just buy two units and combine them if they wanted bigger space for their family.
“But based on our experience, buyers purchase only one unit from the start because it is all that they can afford. By the time they have money to buy another unit, their adjacent unit is already owned and they are forced to buy units from other floor levels,” says Austria.
After selling about 14,000 units in 20 community projects over the last 10 years, Austria says that the most stable or least fickle demand came from families who wanted to move up in their dwellings.
“They’re not affected too much by slight adjustments in prices or terms. They already know what they want,” says Austria.
DMCI Homes says its target buyers prefer units with at least 40 square meters in floor area, going for less than P2 million, and offer amenities found only in high-end condominiums.
“We believe that our projects appreciate well in value over time because our buyers are not speculators, they want to live in condos that are ideal for families,” says Austria. “We’re sticking to what works for us and we hope to double our sales in five years.”
For details on DMCI's La Verti Residences, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer, 18 September 2010
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These self-styled real estate experts argued that since its property was near the university row on Taft Avenue, DMCI Homes would do well to build “dormitory space” fit for transients and students from nearby schools.
“We were told that if we sold smaller units, we would double the velocity of our sales than if we stayed with our strategy of selling to young and upwardly mobile families. But we stuck to what worked for us because we believe that the area is ripe for a family-based community project and not just dorm-type condos. We’re happy with the results,” says DMCI Homes president Alfredo Austria.
True enough, DMCI Homes’ La Verti Residences, a twin-tower project on Taft Avenue near Gil Puyat Avenue, went against the grain by offering more bedroom units than the 20-square-meter studio units that were predominant in other high-rise projects in the area.
The result? Sales of La Verti are nearly double the company’s monthly average since it was launched a month ago and Austria expects the project to be sold out before the year ends. DMCI Homes is indeed sticking to its guns on its new projects being rolled out in the near to medium-term as exemplified not only by the La Verti Residences but also by its other projects in the pipeline—Flair Towers (a two-tower high-rise on Reliance corner Pines streets near Edsa); Sienna Park Residences (a medium-rise development on West Service Road, Bicutan, Parañaque); and mid-rise condos on Visayas Avenue, Quezon City and Muntinlupa—where bulk of the units to be sold would come in 40- to 60-square-meter configurations.
Austria notes that most developers offer their projects with 20-square-meter cuts, thinking that buyers would just buy two units and combine them if they wanted bigger space for their family.
“But based on our experience, buyers purchase only one unit from the start because it is all that they can afford. By the time they have money to buy another unit, their adjacent unit is already owned and they are forced to buy units from other floor levels,” says Austria.
After selling about 14,000 units in 20 community projects over the last 10 years, Austria says that the most stable or least fickle demand came from families who wanted to move up in their dwellings.
“They’re not affected too much by slight adjustments in prices or terms. They already know what they want,” says Austria.
DMCI Homes says its target buyers prefer units with at least 40 square meters in floor area, going for less than P2 million, and offer amenities found only in high-end condominiums.
“We believe that our projects appreciate well in value over time because our buyers are not speculators, they want to live in condos that are ideal for families,” says Austria. “We’re sticking to what works for us and we hope to double our sales in five years.”
For details on DMCI's La Verti Residences, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer, 18 September 2010
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
La Verti Residences: DMCI Homes first project in Pasay City
After celebrating a decade of growth as a leading developer of quality-crafted residential projects, DMCI Homes enters its 10th year by further expanding to other areas around the metro and reaching out to the underserved market of young, Filipino families with modest income.
The company’s latest project is also their first to rise in Pasay City. Dubbed as "La Verti Residences", the two-tower, high-rise community will offer the signature DMCI Homes advantages that have established its reputation in the industry as a reliable provider of medium-density, resort-type communities with generous open spaces, first-rate amenities, and building features.
As residents and upgraders of Taguig, Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Las Pinas, and Paranaque can attest to, a DMCI Homes development in Pasay City shall rise as a well-admired and prestigious address that will carry the DMCI brand of construction quality. La Verti Residences’ location advantages puts it right along Donada Street on the west and Taft Avenue on the east and will emerge amidst the area as an impressive architectural landmark.
Reynaldo Salazar, Director for Business Development, said that the former owners of the one-hectare property decided to sell their lots to DMCI Homes after being convinced about the developer’s thrust and mission as a builder-developer.
"We explained to them our mission which is to help young families to afford a lot in Manila. The Pasay・]Taft・]Manila area has a number of condominium developments catering to students, foreigners, and the investors, but most of them are studio and one-bedroom unit types. These projects usually offer commercial components but are limited when it comes to open spaces and amenities. In effect, the residents have to endure the constrictive effects of urban living," Salazar noted.
The high・]rise towers of La Verti Residences will rise to 41・]storeys each – 35 floors of which will be devoted to residential units with six levels allotted for parking. An innovative mix of studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom units will be offered for a competitive price range of P1.8 to P5 million.
Existing condo developments in Pasay mostly offer cramped units from 20 to 60 sqm floor areas. At La Verti Residences, unit owners can enjoy a comfortable daily lifestyle at the efficiently-spaced units. The studio unit with balcony is at 24 sqm, the 1-bedroom is at 31 sqm, the 2-bedroom is at 48 sqm, and the 3-bedroom end unit is at 66 sqm.
The two towers however will comprise only 40 percent of the building footprint. The rest is reserved for the open spaces to be composed of extensive top・]class, resort-type ground・]level amenities including a swimming pool, basketball court, tree court, gazebos, among other leisure features, as implied by the "refreshing" name of the development.
La Verti Residences will target young, career-driven professionals and family-oriented start-up couples, including upgraders from the area. The project will emerge as the first to offer a viable and ideal residential option for families looking to upgrade to a new home in the area. Aside from the lock-up-and-go lifestyle, the development will offer the utmost in exclusivity and security, as a fully-gated community.
DMCI Homes is the country’s premier triple A builder-developer that brings serviced, themed communities within reach of urban families who once had limited residential options, but still aspire to achieve a comfortable, enriching quality of life proximate to their place of interest.
For details on La Verti Residences, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.
Source: Malaya, 16 September 2010
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The company’s latest project is also their first to rise in Pasay City. Dubbed as "La Verti Residences", the two-tower, high-rise community will offer the signature DMCI Homes advantages that have established its reputation in the industry as a reliable provider of medium-density, resort-type communities with generous open spaces, first-rate amenities, and building features.
As residents and upgraders of Taguig, Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Las Pinas, and Paranaque can attest to, a DMCI Homes development in Pasay City shall rise as a well-admired and prestigious address that will carry the DMCI brand of construction quality. La Verti Residences’ location advantages puts it right along Donada Street on the west and Taft Avenue on the east and will emerge amidst the area as an impressive architectural landmark.
Reynaldo Salazar, Director for Business Development, said that the former owners of the one-hectare property decided to sell their lots to DMCI Homes after being convinced about the developer’s thrust and mission as a builder-developer.
"We explained to them our mission which is to help young families to afford a lot in Manila. The Pasay・]Taft・]Manila area has a number of condominium developments catering to students, foreigners, and the investors, but most of them are studio and one-bedroom unit types. These projects usually offer commercial components but are limited when it comes to open spaces and amenities. In effect, the residents have to endure the constrictive effects of urban living," Salazar noted.
The high・]rise towers of La Verti Residences will rise to 41・]storeys each – 35 floors of which will be devoted to residential units with six levels allotted for parking. An innovative mix of studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom units will be offered for a competitive price range of P1.8 to P5 million.
Existing condo developments in Pasay mostly offer cramped units from 20 to 60 sqm floor areas. At La Verti Residences, unit owners can enjoy a comfortable daily lifestyle at the efficiently-spaced units. The studio unit with balcony is at 24 sqm, the 1-bedroom is at 31 sqm, the 2-bedroom is at 48 sqm, and the 3-bedroom end unit is at 66 sqm.
The two towers however will comprise only 40 percent of the building footprint. The rest is reserved for the open spaces to be composed of extensive top・]class, resort-type ground・]level amenities including a swimming pool, basketball court, tree court, gazebos, among other leisure features, as implied by the "refreshing" name of the development.
La Verti Residences will target young, career-driven professionals and family-oriented start-up couples, including upgraders from the area. The project will emerge as the first to offer a viable and ideal residential option for families looking to upgrade to a new home in the area. Aside from the lock-up-and-go lifestyle, the development will offer the utmost in exclusivity and security, as a fully-gated community.
DMCI Homes is the country’s premier triple A builder-developer that brings serviced, themed communities within reach of urban families who once had limited residential options, but still aspire to achieve a comfortable, enriching quality of life proximate to their place of interest.
For details on La Verti Residences, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.
Source: Malaya, 16 September 2010
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
Cedar Crest model unit
At DMCI Homes’ latest medium-rise project in Taguig City, Cedar Crest, unit buyers can come up with an efficient way to utilize space and maximize the benefits of a condo lifestyle.
Jocelyn Arcenas of The Environments Collaborative was tapped to create a design intent for the model units.
Following the development’s Neo-Asian minimalist theme, the model unit is rendered as a classic example of how variety can infuse character, function, and comfort in the interiors of a unit.
"As a model unit, we have to show its flexibility for the different users," Arcenas said
According to Arcenas, there are many factors that can be used as a design concept to make the unit stand out, among them the choice of furniture, wall features, color schemes, and textures, among others.
"At Cedar Crest, we presented two different model units derived from the concept of Neo-Asian minimalism but using a different approach based on the lifestyle of its users."
The 49.5 sqm 2-bedroom model unit is designed after the theme "beauty in simplicity", created for start-up families or single professionals who can enjoy the practical size and comfort of this unit type. Color schemes, furniture pieces, textures, and accessories were carefully selected by designer to capture the personality of the model unit’s potential resident/s.
Function and aesthetic combine for the modern and cozy comfort that is apparent in all the living spaces of the model unit. The living room uses comfortable furniture in soothing tones, blending well with the modern pieces such as a floor lamp that doubles as lighting source and accent. With no dividers, the living area flows into the dining area, creating an illusion of space inside the unit. The two bedrooms also stand out for their individual appeal, with the first bedroom highlighted by a four-poster bed while the second bedroom is an attractive area that offers efficient spaces for rest and function.
"Elegance in austerity" is the concept used for the 45 sqm 2-bedroom model unit, serving as an ideal sanctuary to support the lifestyle of growing families. An opulent display of contemporary living is captured through a streamlined design of furniture, enhanced by interesting pieces such as a blue accent wall, modern droplights and a wall décor in chrome in the dining area.
The clean, uncluttered, and sophisticated look extends to the bedrooms, the highlight of which is a black and white mural framed by dark panels at the center of the master’s bedroom.
"Condo units usually require custom-built furniture, but because of the generous unit sizes at Cedar Crest, residents can opt to use standard size furniture and furnishings. The unit owner will have the confidence in furnishing their space since we have visualized this for them," Arcenas said.
Compared to other developments’ model units which often turn out to be over-furnished and upgraded from their original turn-over finish, Cedar Crest uses a true lived-in look as a creative approach that can influence prospective buyers about the project’s viability and advantages over the competition.
Cedar Crest is composed of 10 five-storey condominium buildings set within an expanse of 3.8 hectares. It is designed for newly-weds, start-up or growing families, working or professional parents with one or two kids, and young urban professionals working in BGC, and the central business districts of Makati and Ortigas. The project is accessible via C-5 Road and is a few minutes away from BGC, the Makati CBD, leisure hubs such as Market! Market!, Bonifacio High Street, and Greenbelt ; prestigious schools and hospitals, and even Manila ’s airport terminals.
For details on DMCI's Cedar Crest, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.
Source: Malaya, 11 September 2010
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Jocelyn Arcenas of The Environments Collaborative was tapped to create a design intent for the model units.
Following the development’s Neo-Asian minimalist theme, the model unit is rendered as a classic example of how variety can infuse character, function, and comfort in the interiors of a unit.
"As a model unit, we have to show its flexibility for the different users," Arcenas said
According to Arcenas, there are many factors that can be used as a design concept to make the unit stand out, among them the choice of furniture, wall features, color schemes, and textures, among others.
"At Cedar Crest, we presented two different model units derived from the concept of Neo-Asian minimalism but using a different approach based on the lifestyle of its users."
The 49.5 sqm 2-bedroom model unit is designed after the theme "beauty in simplicity", created for start-up families or single professionals who can enjoy the practical size and comfort of this unit type. Color schemes, furniture pieces, textures, and accessories were carefully selected by designer to capture the personality of the model unit’s potential resident/s.
Function and aesthetic combine for the modern and cozy comfort that is apparent in all the living spaces of the model unit. The living room uses comfortable furniture in soothing tones, blending well with the modern pieces such as a floor lamp that doubles as lighting source and accent. With no dividers, the living area flows into the dining area, creating an illusion of space inside the unit. The two bedrooms also stand out for their individual appeal, with the first bedroom highlighted by a four-poster bed while the second bedroom is an attractive area that offers efficient spaces for rest and function.
"Elegance in austerity" is the concept used for the 45 sqm 2-bedroom model unit, serving as an ideal sanctuary to support the lifestyle of growing families. An opulent display of contemporary living is captured through a streamlined design of furniture, enhanced by interesting pieces such as a blue accent wall, modern droplights and a wall décor in chrome in the dining area.
The clean, uncluttered, and sophisticated look extends to the bedrooms, the highlight of which is a black and white mural framed by dark panels at the center of the master’s bedroom.
"Condo units usually require custom-built furniture, but because of the generous unit sizes at Cedar Crest, residents can opt to use standard size furniture and furnishings. The unit owner will have the confidence in furnishing their space since we have visualized this for them," Arcenas said.
Compared to other developments’ model units which often turn out to be over-furnished and upgraded from their original turn-over finish, Cedar Crest uses a true lived-in look as a creative approach that can influence prospective buyers about the project’s viability and advantages over the competition.
Cedar Crest is composed of 10 five-storey condominium buildings set within an expanse of 3.8 hectares. It is designed for newly-weds, start-up or growing families, working or professional parents with one or two kids, and young urban professionals working in BGC, and the central business districts of Makati and Ortigas. The project is accessible via C-5 Road and is a few minutes away from BGC, the Makati CBD, leisure hubs such as Market! Market!, Bonifacio High Street, and Greenbelt ; prestigious schools and hospitals, and even Manila ’s airport terminals.
For details on DMCI's Cedar Crest, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.
Source: Malaya, 11 September 2010
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A mid-income buyer’s guide to buying a condo
YOUNG COUPLE Louie Bacani and wife Eve, both in their 30s, had been looking around for a small condominium unit that would fit just right for them and their 6-year-old boy Gio. They spotted a 28-square-meter unit in Makati City, literally a few steps from their place of work and a mere five minutes from Gio’s school.
Furthermore, the unit was still in its pre-selling stage, and was being offered for just below a million pesos. After doing some math, Louie and Eve decided to buy the unit. The proximity of the condo to their workplace and Gio’s school, and the obvious savings that resulted from using less fuel to use the family car, made them decide to go for it.
For professionals and busy couples like Louie and Eve who live and work in urban areas and don’t have the time and means to maintain a bungalow or a single-detached home, they choose affordable condominiums.
For this unit, Louie drew his housing loan from Pag-Ibig. His monthly amortization today does not exceed P12,000, and is payable in just 10 years—well within the limits of the couple’s combined income.
Property loans experts urge condo buyers, and all other buyers of various forms of property for that matter, to develop financial intelligence on their intended investments, such as what Louie and Eve did.
It is always best to research first on the loans your income bracket can avail of. Pag-Ibig housing loan packages, for instance, fall in the following amounts: up to P400,000 (with 6 percent per annum interest rate); over P400,001 to P750,000 (7 percent per annum interest); over P750,001 to P1 million (8.5 percent); over P1 million to P1.25 million (9.5 percent); over P1.25 million to P2 million (10.5 percent); and over P2 million to P3 million (11.5 percent).
After exercising some financial common sense, choosing a condo unit is your next challenge.
Make sure to pick “breathing” condos. Biochemist and molecular oncologist Romy de Villa warns condo buyers that the metropolis is full of establishments built with poor ventilation. Poorly ventilated spaces risk accumulating hazardous fumes from cooking and other indoor activities. Furthermore, during hot weather, these spaces can become lethal furnaces.
Inquirer Property recently featured a construction system integrating natural light and ventilation. Engineers call it Lumiventte (Lumen referring to light, and ventus wind), which could be seen foremost in all DMCI Homes’ vertical communities. The Lumiventte system was first seen in 2006 in its high-rise Tivoli Garden Residences near the boundary of Mandaluyong and Makati.
DMCI, a seasoned contractor, prides itself in offering good investment values on its buildings, being both a builder-developer with 300 architects and engineers and hundreds of laborers who have been with the company for at least five years. It has built the Dansalan Gardens at the corner of Boni Avenue and M. Vicente Street in Mandaluyong, the Ohana Place in Alabang, Muntinlupa; Magnolia Place in Tandang Sora Extension in Quezon City; and East Raya in Pasig City.
A typical DMCI two-bedroom condo unit would cost between P2.4 million and P3.2 million.
No to pigeon-hole units
Condominium experts explain that an ample-sized condominium home not only provides freedom of movement, but economy of space with the way the utilities and areas are laid out.
Engineer Elmer G. Civil, head of design and construction of DMCI Homes, assures that the developer has a commitment not to force-fit families into “pigeon holes or mass housing.”
Alfredo Austria, president of DMCI Homes, said it has been the developer’s goal to uplift and maintain a respectable and dignified living space for middle-income Filipinos, especially young families.
He added that privacy and spaciousness may also be defined in many other ways. “For instance, in Dansalan Gardens there are only a maximum of 12 units per floor, spelling privacy, exclusivity and quietude for its residents and neighbors.”
Resort-like ambience
Green and open spaces must be prominent. This translates to the condominium having a resort-like ambience. This is the best vertical community feature to consider for young and growing families. This means more space for children to safely play and explore. Most condominiums in the city are molded after traditional building types where you step out directly onto the street.
Facilities that encourage physical activity such as pools, ball courts and the like are important to encourage fitness and health-consciousness among the family.
Convenient, thoughtful facilities for families include social halls where one can hold birthday parties for children, and other functions, without having to leave home.
Location is relative to one’s needs.
Prime location may not necessarily be important, but a good location for you and your family is essential. Thus, for families just starting out, a condominium unit close to schools, place of work and commercial centers is often the first consideration.
“For starters, a good central location is important, even more perhaps than being in the middle of a prime location. This may mean less traffic, or less congestion,” Austria said.
For details on DMCI Homes particularly Tivoli Garden Residences, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer, 10 September 2010
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Furthermore, the unit was still in its pre-selling stage, and was being offered for just below a million pesos. After doing some math, Louie and Eve decided to buy the unit. The proximity of the condo to their workplace and Gio’s school, and the obvious savings that resulted from using less fuel to use the family car, made them decide to go for it.
For professionals and busy couples like Louie and Eve who live and work in urban areas and don’t have the time and means to maintain a bungalow or a single-detached home, they choose affordable condominiums.
For this unit, Louie drew his housing loan from Pag-Ibig. His monthly amortization today does not exceed P12,000, and is payable in just 10 years—well within the limits of the couple’s combined income.
Property loans experts urge condo buyers, and all other buyers of various forms of property for that matter, to develop financial intelligence on their intended investments, such as what Louie and Eve did.
It is always best to research first on the loans your income bracket can avail of. Pag-Ibig housing loan packages, for instance, fall in the following amounts: up to P400,000 (with 6 percent per annum interest rate); over P400,001 to P750,000 (7 percent per annum interest); over P750,001 to P1 million (8.5 percent); over P1 million to P1.25 million (9.5 percent); over P1.25 million to P2 million (10.5 percent); and over P2 million to P3 million (11.5 percent).
After exercising some financial common sense, choosing a condo unit is your next challenge.
Make sure to pick “breathing” condos. Biochemist and molecular oncologist Romy de Villa warns condo buyers that the metropolis is full of establishments built with poor ventilation. Poorly ventilated spaces risk accumulating hazardous fumes from cooking and other indoor activities. Furthermore, during hot weather, these spaces can become lethal furnaces.
Inquirer Property recently featured a construction system integrating natural light and ventilation. Engineers call it Lumiventte (Lumen referring to light, and ventus wind), which could be seen foremost in all DMCI Homes’ vertical communities. The Lumiventte system was first seen in 2006 in its high-rise Tivoli Garden Residences near the boundary of Mandaluyong and Makati.
DMCI, a seasoned contractor, prides itself in offering good investment values on its buildings, being both a builder-developer with 300 architects and engineers and hundreds of laborers who have been with the company for at least five years. It has built the Dansalan Gardens at the corner of Boni Avenue and M. Vicente Street in Mandaluyong, the Ohana Place in Alabang, Muntinlupa; Magnolia Place in Tandang Sora Extension in Quezon City; and East Raya in Pasig City.
A typical DMCI two-bedroom condo unit would cost between P2.4 million and P3.2 million.
No to pigeon-hole units
Condominium experts explain that an ample-sized condominium home not only provides freedom of movement, but economy of space with the way the utilities and areas are laid out.
Engineer Elmer G. Civil, head of design and construction of DMCI Homes, assures that the developer has a commitment not to force-fit families into “pigeon holes or mass housing.”
Alfredo Austria, president of DMCI Homes, said it has been the developer’s goal to uplift and maintain a respectable and dignified living space for middle-income Filipinos, especially young families.
He added that privacy and spaciousness may also be defined in many other ways. “For instance, in Dansalan Gardens there are only a maximum of 12 units per floor, spelling privacy, exclusivity and quietude for its residents and neighbors.”
Resort-like ambience
Green and open spaces must be prominent. This translates to the condominium having a resort-like ambience. This is the best vertical community feature to consider for young and growing families. This means more space for children to safely play and explore. Most condominiums in the city are molded after traditional building types where you step out directly onto the street.
Facilities that encourage physical activity such as pools, ball courts and the like are important to encourage fitness and health-consciousness among the family.
Convenient, thoughtful facilities for families include social halls where one can hold birthday parties for children, and other functions, without having to leave home.
Location is relative to one’s needs.
Prime location may not necessarily be important, but a good location for you and your family is essential. Thus, for families just starting out, a condominium unit close to schools, place of work and commercial centers is often the first consideration.
“For starters, a good central location is important, even more perhaps than being in the middle of a prime location. This may mean less traffic, or less congestion,” Austria said.
For details on DMCI Homes particularly Tivoli Garden Residences, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer, 10 September 2010
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Monday, September 6, 2010
Versatility of a condo unit’s design is a clear advantage in a market where living areas are usually bare, cramped, and irregularly-cut. At Cedar Crest, DMCI Homes’ latest medium-rise project in Taguig City, buyers can get inspired to using space efficiently and maximizing the benefits of a condo lifestyle.
Jocelyn Arcenas of The Environments Collaborative was tapped to create a design for the model units. Following the development’s Neo-Asian minimalist theme, the model unit was rendered as a classic example of how variety can infuse character, function, and comfort in the interiors of a unit.
“As a model unit, we have to show its flexibility to the different users,” said Ms. Arcenas “There are many factors that can be used as a design concept to make the unit stand out, among them the choice of furniture, wall features, color schemes, and textures.
At Cedar Crest, we presented two different model units derived from the concept of Neo-Asian minimalism but using a different approach based on the lifestyle of its users.”
The 49.5 sqm two-bedroom model unit was designed with the theme “Beauty in Simplicity”, created for start-up families or single professionals who can enjoy the practical size and comfort of this unit type. Color schemes, furniture pieces, textures, and accessories were selected to capture the personality of the model unit’s future residents.
Function and style blended to exude the modern and cozy comfort that is apparent in all the living spaces of the model unit. With no dividers, the living area flowed into the dining area, creating an illusion of space.
The two bedrooms also stood out for their individual appeal, with the first bedroom highlighted by a four-poster bed while the second bedroom an attractive area for rest and function.
“Elegance in Austerity” is the concept used for the 45 sqm two-bedroom model unit, serving as a sanctuary to support the lifestyle of growing families.
A display of contemporary living is captured through a streamlined design of furniture, enhanced by interesting pieces such as a blue accent wall, modern droplights and a wall décor in chrome in the dining area. The clean and sophisticated look extends to the bedrooms, the highlight of which is a black and white mural framed by dark panels at the center of the master’s bedroom.
The DMCI Homes project is composed of 10 five-story condominium buildings standing on a 3.8-hectare property. It is designed for newly-weds, start-up or growing families, working or professional parents with one or two kids, and young urban professionals working in BGC, and Makati or Ortigas.
The project is accessible via C-5 Road and is a few minutes away from BGC, the Makati CBD, leisure hubs such as Market! Market!, Bonifacio High Street, and Greenbelt; schools and hospitals, and Manila’s airport terminals.
For details on Cedar Crest, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.
Source: Manila Bulletin, 07 September 2010
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Sunday, September 5, 2010
Well-managed community for urbanites at Mahogany
Moving to a new house takes more than just signing a contract, getting a loan, and setting up your furniture. There’s a whole list of items and materials to check whether they are operating well or suitable to the new setting. You also need to contract service providers, such as a landscaper to do your garden, painters and electricians to install new fittings and utilities, plus other essentials that should be inspected one by one.
For highly-driven professionals and their families who just bought a new house and lot within the metro, the least of their worries should be the cleanliness of their street, or the upkeep of their village clubhouse. These services should be part and parcel of a Property Management Office (PMO), and for today’s leading builder-developer, DMCI Homes, every development delivers well on its promise of a secure, clean, and well-maintained community.
As one of DMCI Homes’ subdivision developments within Metro Manila, Mahogany Place III takes twice the effort and range of services for its PMO to operate smoothly. For the project’s professionally-trained PMO team, it is a daily affair to ensure that the streets and common spaces are cleaned and spruced up for the benefit of the residents.
"Our job is to ensure that the streets are always clean, that security around the village is well-tightened, and that the residents observe all the rules and regulations," said Mickey Ortigas, Jr., DMCI Homes PMO head. "We are also here to assist you while you 7move-in, recommend repair or cleaning services for household needs, improve the value of your property, and organize events that will foster the spirit of community."
Sprawled on an 8.6-hectare prime property in the quiet side of progressive Taguig City , Mahogany Place III has emerged as an ideal address among today’s start-up families, career-driven professionals, young nesters, and even retirees looking for the luxury of space and an upgraded lifestyle.
Approximately 450 residential units are available within this low-density development – a signature proposition among all DMCI Homes properties. Translating the success of their vertical developments, DMCI Homes also designed Mahogany Place III to offer country club-like amenities including a two-level Grand clubhouse with an air-conditioned functioned hall with bar & kitchen, al fresco dining area, pooldeck and two sauna rooms, a 21-seater mini-theater, a dance studio and gym, recreation room, viewdeck and refreshment area.
Outdoor amenities are likewise first-rate for this well-planned property. Among them are adult and kiddie pools with therapeutic water jets, picnic grove, gazebos, playground, sandbox, basketball court and landscaped mini-ampitheater.
These are complemented by a hotel-inspired concierge service, which offers move-in assistance and realty tax payment assistance, along with carwash, shuttle, newspaper delivery, taxi call-in, directory, spa home, messenger and chambermaid services.
Tasked to oversee the maintenance of these amenities, along with other services under the PMO is Tin Solis, DMCI Homes property management associate for Mahogany Place III.
"We came up with a comprehensive list of PMO services for Mahogany Place III to suit the lifestyle needs of our residents, and also based on our experience with previous developments. But our residents can always recommend or request other services that they want in their community," Solis added.
With only about 20 units finished and turned over, Mahogany Place III is still a starting community but the PMO is anticipating the completion of more homes and the eventual arrival of many more residents in the coming months. Solis said they are confident of addressing the needs of the residents, and in the long term, maintaining the entire property to enhance its value.
"We receive very little complaints about the common areas, it’s mostly on technical stuff, but we right away address everything and give them regular feedback. At the end of the day, it is our duty to satisfy our residents so that they can enjoy their home here. We need to ensure that the amenities are operating well, the roads are clean and that we implement preventive maintenance that will enhance the value of their investment," she added.
Ortigas meanwhile revealed their future plans which include coming up with a special service team under the PMO that will cater to the household needs of unit owners. Presently, they can only recommend repair and service providers who can fix the utilities and other household requirements like aircon/ refrigerator cleaning. Another plan is a shuttle service that can transport residents from Mahogany Place III to important areas such as Makati and Bonifacio Global City , which is only few minutes away from the property.
"There is always room for improvement. We try to provide what we can and do what is best for the community," he added.
For details on Mahogany Place, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.
Source: Malaya, 05 September 2010
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For highly-driven professionals and their families who just bought a new house and lot within the metro, the least of their worries should be the cleanliness of their street, or the upkeep of their village clubhouse. These services should be part and parcel of a Property Management Office (PMO), and for today’s leading builder-developer, DMCI Homes, every development delivers well on its promise of a secure, clean, and well-maintained community.
As one of DMCI Homes’ subdivision developments within Metro Manila, Mahogany Place III takes twice the effort and range of services for its PMO to operate smoothly. For the project’s professionally-trained PMO team, it is a daily affair to ensure that the streets and common spaces are cleaned and spruced up for the benefit of the residents.
"Our job is to ensure that the streets are always clean, that security around the village is well-tightened, and that the residents observe all the rules and regulations," said Mickey Ortigas, Jr., DMCI Homes PMO head. "We are also here to assist you while you 7move-in, recommend repair or cleaning services for household needs, improve the value of your property, and organize events that will foster the spirit of community."
Sprawled on an 8.6-hectare prime property in the quiet side of progressive Taguig City , Mahogany Place III has emerged as an ideal address among today’s start-up families, career-driven professionals, young nesters, and even retirees looking for the luxury of space and an upgraded lifestyle.
Approximately 450 residential units are available within this low-density development – a signature proposition among all DMCI Homes properties. Translating the success of their vertical developments, DMCI Homes also designed Mahogany Place III to offer country club-like amenities including a two-level Grand clubhouse with an air-conditioned functioned hall with bar & kitchen, al fresco dining area, pooldeck and two sauna rooms, a 21-seater mini-theater, a dance studio and gym, recreation room, viewdeck and refreshment area.
Outdoor amenities are likewise first-rate for this well-planned property. Among them are adult and kiddie pools with therapeutic water jets, picnic grove, gazebos, playground, sandbox, basketball court and landscaped mini-ampitheater.
These are complemented by a hotel-inspired concierge service, which offers move-in assistance and realty tax payment assistance, along with carwash, shuttle, newspaper delivery, taxi call-in, directory, spa home, messenger and chambermaid services.
Tasked to oversee the maintenance of these amenities, along with other services under the PMO is Tin Solis, DMCI Homes property management associate for Mahogany Place III.
"We came up with a comprehensive list of PMO services for Mahogany Place III to suit the lifestyle needs of our residents, and also based on our experience with previous developments. But our residents can always recommend or request other services that they want in their community," Solis added.
With only about 20 units finished and turned over, Mahogany Place III is still a starting community but the PMO is anticipating the completion of more homes and the eventual arrival of many more residents in the coming months. Solis said they are confident of addressing the needs of the residents, and in the long term, maintaining the entire property to enhance its value.
"We receive very little complaints about the common areas, it’s mostly on technical stuff, but we right away address everything and give them regular feedback. At the end of the day, it is our duty to satisfy our residents so that they can enjoy their home here. We need to ensure that the amenities are operating well, the roads are clean and that we implement preventive maintenance that will enhance the value of their investment," she added.
Ortigas meanwhile revealed their future plans which include coming up with a special service team under the PMO that will cater to the household needs of unit owners. Presently, they can only recommend repair and service providers who can fix the utilities and other household requirements like aircon/ refrigerator cleaning. Another plan is a shuttle service that can transport residents from Mahogany Place III to important areas such as Makati and Bonifacio Global City , which is only few minutes away from the property.
"There is always room for improvement. We try to provide what we can and do what is best for the community," he added.
For details on Mahogany Place, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.
Source: Malaya, 05 September 2010
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