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.

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.

PROPERTY INVESTMENT 101

To kick off my blog here on Condominium Investment Philippines, I would like to present my first article tackling the basics of property investment. Hope you like it!

Are you considering buying real estate with the intent of making money from it? Its not as hard or as unattainable as you may initially think. Property and condominium investment here in the Philippines has been rising in recent years due to the real estate boom. So far, demand for residential units have been very strong, with no signs of slowdown for the near to mid-term future. Real Property Investment is a potentially lucrative and rewarding venture. Here is a simple guide that may be of help to get you started.

1.       Property Evaluation

It goes without saying that for one to make profit out of a business venture, one’s costs should be lower than his/her selling price. So the most basic in making a real estate purchase is to know the pricing of properties in the area and what influences it. Will there be an upcoming development that may substantially increase property values in the near future? Is it near a school, market, business or commercial center?  Does it have nice amenities, which definitely adds to the attractiveness of a property? Is it easily accessible? In short, your first goal is to know if you are getting a good deal for your hard-earned money.