ONE OF THE PHILIPPINES' BEST PROPERTY INVESTMENTS IN 2106 - SIX SENSES RESIDENCES in Bay City, Manila!

Hello People!

As you may now know of my eternal quest in finding the best of urban property investments, I have recently discovered a gem in the heart of Bay City in Metro Manila. This is Six Senses Residences. A premium project by Federal Land, it is an investment winner mainly due to its location, concept and market confidence in the Federal Land brand.

 

About the Project

Six Senses Residences is an Exclusive, Five-Star Resort-Style Residential Community in the Heart of Bay City, with view of the World-Famous Manila Bay Sunset.

Comprising of a total of 6 Towers, Six Senses is a low-density development with only a few units per floor, providing privacy, exclusivity and less-hassle city living. It also has a podium where there are world-class amenities on the second floor and a commercial-retail complex on the first floor.

Ayala Group to Build the Biggest Mall in Paranaque City

Aseana City Artist's Perspective

Development in the Macapagal Avenue area has been consistently growing. More and more major companies are having their presence felt. It is now, in my opinion, the best place to invest in pre-selling properties.

The place already has the very popular SM Mall of Asia, Solaire Resort Hotel and Casino, The City of Dreams, and the Metropolitan Park which has the Blue Bay Walk and the upcoming Blue Wave Mall, etc.

Once the whole PAGCOR Entertainment City and Aseana City are finished, the government's dream of creating the "Las Vegas of Asia" will be realized. Bringing in new billions in revenues from tourism and entertainment. Here is the latest from the Philippine Star, about the Ayala Group's plans for their piece of the pie.

MANILA, Philippines - Ayala Land Inc., the property development arm of the Ayala Group, has joined the action at the Pagcor Entertainment City in Parañaque with its plan to build a huge mall complex, a BPO center and a hotel within a nine-hectare property, according to documents filed with the Parañaque City government.

Ayala Land commercial business group head Jose Emmanuel Jalandoni said the project would have a mall, hotel and office components. He said construction is set to start this year and completion is eyed by the second half of 2018. According to Jalandoni, about P12 billion is the project cost of the planned mixed-use development.

Where To Invest Your Money Under The Duterte Administration

Here's a recent article I've that I think is relevant for all investors or future investors, whether in business or properties.

Investment experts Randell Tiongson and Marvin Germo's insights give an overview of the investment landscape, during the incoming President-Elect Rodrigo Duterte's administration.

 According to personal finance and investment experts Randell Tiongson and Marvin Germo, there are even more opportunities to make your money grow under the incoming administration.

Moving Up!

Hello Again Everyone!

As we at Condominium Investment Philippines have been providing value to our various real estate clients, I have been invited and have joined one of the most prestigious, high-end property developers in the Philippines. I am now actively functioning as Assistant Sales Manager for Federal Land Incorporated.

Wholly owned by GT Holdings, the mother company of the Metrobank group, Federal Land Inc. is one of the longest-lived and well-regarded developers in the country.

For more than 40 years, Federal Land projects have been sought-after by those in-the-know, such as veteran property investors and brokers/sellers. Over the years, FLI has cultivated a great track record the continues to this day, as it has always provided the market with great value urban residences with solid construction and classy aesthetic designs.

We will now also be carrying the various FLI projects in our offerings. Watch out soon for articles on the current projects of Federal Land Incorporated!

Another Ph Real Estate Industry Catalyst: 200 Japanese firms in China want to move to PH

This is already a pretty old article written by Ms. Chrisee Dela Paz which I saw in Rappler. I felt it was relevant as this potential influx of Japanese investment into the country will further spur the property boom in our country.

With it, there will be additional jobs, and ancillary businesses will also flourish, giving many Filipinos the better financial standing. There will also be the prolonged stay of Japanese expats who will be involved in these businesses who will need a place of residence.

So here is the article:

200 Japanese firms in China want to move to PH

Labor strikes, wage increase, and historical issues are reasons many Japanese manufacturers want to exit China and enter the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – Around 200 Japanese companies in China want to relocate their bases here in the Philippines, as declining economic growth and rising wages there are making it difficult for them to continue doing business.

Best Places to Retire Abroad: The Philippines - As Written by an Expat

This article I saw on The Wall Street Journal really intrigued me as I often wondered how foreigners who retired here were doing. 

Besides seeing a glimpse on how they're living "the good life" here, I also saw how us, as Filipinos disregard our own country in favor of others, like the USA, UK or other first world countries.

Our country really is a great place to retire in. No extreme winters, with goods and services that are comparatively cheap. Peace and order are also good in most areas, plus the people are mostly good-natured.

Let's hear Charles' take on it:

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Best Places to Retire Abroad: The Philippines

Beautiful beaches and fresh seafood delivered to the door are among the draws for one couple

By CHARLES FROST

May 31, 2015 11:01 p.m. ET

If you are considering retiring in another country, I am no doubt biased, but I believe it’s hard to beat the Philippines.

I first visited this island nation (about 7,000 islands in all) 24 years ago when I was 52 years old. At that time I was a college professor doing research, and friends introduced me to a lovely young lady who over time became my wife. I am now 76 and retired, and my wife and I plan on spending much of the rest of our lives in the Philippines.

NEWS FLASH - Ayala Land to build ‘huge’ shopping mall in Parañaque

The property developer is set to build a shopping complex rivaling Mall of Asia in terms of size

I've recently seen this news, this one particularly from Rappler.com, its also on sites such as those of the Philippine Inquirer and Philippine Start and the Standard. 

This bodes well for the area since its practically the Gateway to the South via the Coastal Hi-way. I anticipate that housing prices in the area will soon appreciate.  

NEW MALL. Ayala Land Incorporated confirms Wednesday, April 29 that it plans to start developing the 9-hectare mixed use complex in Parañaque City late 2015 or early 2016. Image from Ayala Land website

MANILA, Philippines – Ayala Land Incorporated confirmed Wednesday, April 29, that it plans to start developing a 9-hectare mixed use complex in Parañaque City late 2015 or early 2016.

The crown jewel of the development: a huge shopping mall that will be bigger than the Mall of Asia (MOA) complex. MOA is listed with 407,000 square meters in gross floor area.