^^ i think it's true. but given the chance (i mean resources), the idea of having a unit facing the Battle Monument is welcome to me. I just hope the unit will be higher to have a vantage view of the view below.


ako rin. maganda nga yung lawn ng battle monumnet. basta isipin mo na lang na white flowers yung mga cross dun.
the higher floor level, the better. :)

kaya lang in the long run, when it is time to sell, makakahila sya sa value ng property? as you are limiting agad your market? when i was deciding kasi yun ang naging factor sa akin. baka mas mahirap syang ibenta down the line kasi maraming ayaw makakita ng memorial everyday. my two cents only of course.

how much ang price ng 5F?


3.7m

ako rin. maganda nga yung lawn ng battle monumnet. basta isipin mo na lang na white flowers yung mga cross dun.
the higher floor level, the better. :)

ako naman, i tell my clients then for tuscany that the american battle monument is like gothic art.. and people who are artistic and creative, must appreciate it's gothic beauty.. pag-hindi kumagat.. tell them about the great ventilation and the fresh air the park will bring.. hehe...

hehehe....uu nga ano. but to convince a chinese with that...naku, gudlak! hehe...plus you will have a view of landing planes if the wind direction does not allow them to land at the Baclaran/Manila Bay side. :okay:

^^ for chinese buyers, ang rebuttal, "there is no bad feng shui here, the crosses are only symbols, tributes for the heroes of our glorious war torn past.. no person is laid to rest within this lush park!" hehe...

wow. kabisado ah. pssst...turuan mo ako niyan. :D

I read somewhere meron mga nakalibing duon actually...yun din kasi sabi ng uncle ko who has a unit in Essensa.
Para nga siyang crop circle when looking at it from the top.


Fort Bonifacio Global City
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff7/ssciloilo/S7300409.jpg

^^that's correct. merong naka libing duon, hindi lang americans; yung may grave markers. on the other hand, yun namang mga missing/lost/buried at sea, naka lista pangalan dun sa malaking tablet.

^^ oic.. so may nakalibing pala dun.. haha.. there goes my rebuttal... hehe...

Actually taga manila ako pero ang cemetery na yan hindi ko pa narating at nakita??? and then after 2 yrs magkaka condo na ako sa BGC hehehe!:cheers:

Hi You Wish, yes thats what I heard its just a memorial place no one actually buried there. But just cant handle a view of crosses. So I decided against the 5th ave and am negotiating with Fairways. Like the finishings and location and view at Fairways more. But paying more for it also. Will put reservation down soon for Fairways. I like the price for 5th ave, but they only have small 1br 36 sq meter avail. Both the open 47sq meter 1br are the "f" units and it has the view of american cemetary. I didnt want a 36sq meter unit, too small. Just my 2 pesos worth. Ingat guys.

ingat din^^ :)

wala nga ba, or merong nakalibing? mabuti pa bisita tayo minsan dun, then check natin.
i believe the 'f' units for FAP should be cheaper considering that Gokongwei is a Chinese who most likely believes in Feng Shui. pag nagkataon, sold out agad ang mga f units.

ingat din^^ :)

wala nga ba, or merong nakalibing? mabuti pa bisita tayo minsan dun, then check natin.
i believe the 'f' units for FAP should be cheaper considering that Gokongwei is a Chinese who most likely believes in Feng Shui. pag nagkataon, sold out agad ang mga f units.
this is from wikipedia:

The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial is located in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City in Metro Manila, Philippines.

The cemetery, 152 acres or 615,000 square metres in area, is located on a prominent plateau, visible at a distance from the east, south and west. With a total of 17,206 graves, it is the largest cemetery in the Pacific for U.S. personnel killed during World War II, and also holds war dead from the Philippines and other allied nations. Many of the personnel whose remains are interred or represented were killed in New Guinea, or during the Battle of the Philippines (1941-42) or the Allied recapture of the islands. The headstones are made of marble which are aligned in eleven plots forming a generally circular pattern, set among masses of a wide variety of tropical trees and shrubbery.

The chapel, a tall stone structure enriched with sculpture and mosaic, stands near the center of the cemetery. In front of it on a wide terrace are two large hemicycles with rooms at each end. Twenty-five large mosaic maps in these four rooms recall the achievements of the United States Armed Forces in the Pacific, China, India and Burma. On rectangular Trani limestone piers within the hemicycles are inscribed the names of 36,282 of the Missing who gave their lives in the service of America and who rest in unknown graves. Carved in the floors are the seals of the American states and its territories.

The Memorial is maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission. The cemetery is open daily to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except December 25 and January 1.

if any one of of you are among those who doubt wikipedia information, i suggest you do a search and get info about the american battle monuments commission

^^ i will go there next time to investigate.. i actually went there only 2 times pa lang.. but really, my manager then advised me that no bodies have been laid to rest there.. but now, i'm rethinking this, since i always advise that no one lies there.. will definitely investigate..

also, love FAP! :)

when will the project of RLC at the old Medical City lot be launched? any idea guys? kinda excited for that project.

when will the project of RLC at the old Medical City lot be launched? any idea guys? kinda excited for that project.

Mid of this year ang tentative launch ng Medical City project

this is from wikipedia:



if any one of of you are among those who doubt wikipedia information, i suggest you do a search and get info about the american battle monuments commission

Thanks for the info from wikipedia, its good to know!

Mid of this year ang tentative launch ng Medical City project

ay hapi naman medyo matagal lang nga. almost a year ang planning for that lot. if i remember it correctly, RLC got it mid last year too. any idea kung flat or lofts sya and price range? :)

ay hapi naman medyo matagal lang nga. almost a year ang planning for that lot. if i remember it correctly, RLC got it mid last year too. any idea kung flat or lofts sya and price range? :)

Honestly, no final design yet..but definitely it will consists of hotel and residential condos. It might be a mixed design of LOFT and FLAT as demanded by the sales people so that me choices ang market.

thanks for the inside info. that loc is so prime.

Honestly, no final design yet..but definitely it will consists of hotel and residential condos. It might be a mixed design of LOFT and FLAT as demanded by the sales people so that me choices ang market.

Im excited about this project also.

Initial info on the Medical City...Maybe this should have a different thread anyway..It will have a 4 Buildings, 2 Residential twin towers, 1 office tower and 1 Hotel

Thank you sir Benj! :D What happened to the high-end mall?

Initial info on the Medical City...Maybe this should have a different thread anyway..It will have a 4 Buildings, 2 Residential twin towers, 1 office tower and 1 Hotel

oo nga what happened to the mall? saka ano kaya ang price range? :)

Thank you sir Benj! :D What happened to the high-end mall?

OO nga pala me Mall pa..anyway, Can we start another thread on Sonata Residences..thats the name of the residential project. Helmut, Ubata and Kasabu will design the project. I think these guys are the ones who designed the Summit Center in Ayala.

^^ Hellmuth, Obata, and Kassabaum po! :D

Sige po, you may create the Sonata Residences thread as you wish, pero paano pala ang thread organization natin? Pwede sigurong one thread for the residences, then another for the whole project which includes the hotel, office tower, and the retail.

Wow HOK designed it. Now Im really excited about sonata residences.

Yeah, it'll be just like having one thread for Century City and another for Gramercy Residences. One thread for Rockwell and another for One Rockwell.

@bevepi, will there be a name for the whole complex so we won't be calling it the "Medical City project"?

^^ Hellmuth, Obata, and Kassabaum po! :D

Sige po, you may create the Sonata Residences thread as you wish, pero paano pala ang thread organization natin? Pwede sigurong one thread for the residences, then another for the whole project which includes the hotel, office tower, and the retail.

^^ Hellmuth, Obata, and Kassabaum po! :D

Sige po, you may create the Sonata Residences thread as you wish, pero paano pala ang thread organization natin? Pwede sigurong one thread for the residences, then another for the whole project which includes the hotel, office tower, and the retail.

Thanks for the correction:lol:..

I will ask first the name of the whole concept since sonata residences is just the name of the residential twin towers.

^^ Hehe, no problem, medyo sumakit lang kasi ulo ko sa spelling nyo eh, parang bisaya version. :D

Cool, will wait for the name of the whole development. :okay:

Thanks for the correction:lol:..

I will ask first the name of the whole concept since sonata residences is just the name of the residential twin towers.

kelan kaya ang launch nito? really exciting project! :banana:

kelan kaya ang launch nito? really exciting project! :banana:

Tentative launch is End of March or early April.

I just visited my unit today, and WOW, was I impressed. Pero sorry po, wala akong dala na camera coz biglaan lang kasi.

Anyway, I got a ground floor corner unit that opens to the jogging path/landscaped garden. My unit has 2 entrance/exit doors unlike the other condo units. Aside from the door which opens to the hallway, I have another door that opens directly to the private garden/jogging path. All other units can access this garden only via the common door near the lobby.

I was able to visit also the 3rd and 15th floor. I must say that after the seeing the 1.2 meter hallway, it isn't really that bad. For me, it is ok na rin. Also, the hallway is lined with nice 24"x24" granite tiles, unlike other condo projects in Fort Boni (like Boni Ridge or Forbeswood) which only uses 12"x12" ceramic tiles.

The driveway drop-off circular entrance is also very grand. Very generous and malaki.

I have a good feeling that buyers here will be happy. I am truly happy with what I sawt, although sa June pa daw ang turnover (6 months ahead of schedule).

Thanks keypool for the update. Congratulations to your unit! I noticed you mentioned that your turnover is this june (6 mos ahead). Is this for lower floors only or the entire building? Mine is on the 33rd. I have not received any notice of any scheduled turnover date. Did you get one?

Thanks keypool for the update. Congratulations to your unit! I noticed you mentioned that your turnover is this june (6 mos ahead). Is this for lower floors only or the entire building? Mine is on the 33rd. I have not received any notice of any scheduled turnover date. Did you get one?

It is for the entire building, according to the engineer on the site. I tend to believe him, based on what I saw today. Perhaps they will send the notice 2 months before, once they are sure about it.

Even if ready na for turnover ang units by June 2008, they will still honor their installment contracts if you are not yet ready to pay the balance. However, you cannot move-in until you have fully paid for your unit.

Maganda talaga ang layout ng FAP units. Another advantage is that you can do your morning jog dun sa American Memorial cemetery. Marami actually nag-jo-jogging daw dun sa umaga, coz of the big open spaces with trimmed green grasses. (with crosses lang nga hehehe)... You don't have this anywhere else in Fort Boni, surely no vehicle fumes...

Thanks for getting back so quickly. I owe you a good bottle of napa wine, neighbor. I might visit before turnover so I can have a designer & contractor on board to start work. Para kabit na lang ng mga built- ins sa turnover since limited time lang stay ko diyan. I paid cash for the unit kaya siguro sana may flexibility sa turnover date. Are you local or from outside the countr din?

Thanks for getting back so quickly. I owe you a good bottle of napa wine, neighbor. I might visit before turnover so I can have a designer & contractor on board to start work. Para kabit na lang ng mga built- ins sa turnover since limited time lang stay ko diyan. I paid cash for the unit kaya siguro sana may flexibility sa turnover date. Are you local or from outside the countr din?

I live and work in Metro Manila friend... next time, I will try to bring a camera and take some photos...

Hey, I appreciate that. Looking to meet you inthe immediate future.

I live and work in Metro Manila friend... next time, I will try to bring a camera and take some photos...

Here are some pictures of the units. I hope your agent should do the job on updating you. Notice to accept unit will be sent to respective client prior to delivery date.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/Image040.jpg
Hallway

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/Image048.jpg
Kitchen finishes

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/Image050.jpg
JR-1BR unit

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/Image051.jpg
JR-1BR unit entrance of the bedroom

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/Image057.jpg
Bathroom finishes

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/Image042.jpg
Corner units- Executive 1BR

January 27, 2008

top of the Fifth facing BGC
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i37/llaurenversion3/fifthtop.jpg

Thanks for the latest pic lauren.

Thanks Lauren nic pix. Tony, early pala ang turover. I am going home Feb with DA BOYS. I have already asked Jeannie our agent for ocular inspection. I s/h more pix for my neighbors.

I have 19th floor so cguro mas later pa ang inspection ko. Email me kung mayroon kang pabilin sa agent natin.

Sige Bong kuha ka pics. Unit ko 33T. Also get an idea kung kailan ang turnover sa mga units natin in particular dahil mas higher floors baka mas later in the year. Sabihin mo kay Jeannie na just email us on the turnover dates kahit estimated lang. Sige pare ko enjoy your vacation this Feb!

I just visited my unit today, and WOW, was I impressed. Pero sorry po, wala akong dala na camera coz biglaan lang kasi.

Anyway, I got a ground floor corner unit that opens to the jogging path/landscaped garden. My unit has 2 entrance/exit doors unlike the other condo units. Aside from the door which opens to the hallway, I have another door that opens directly to the private garden/jogging path. All other units can access this garden only via the common door near the lobby.

I was able to visit also the 3rd and 15th floor. I must say that after the seeing the 1.2 meter hallway, it isn't really that bad. For me, it is ok na rin. Also, the hallway is lined with nice 24"x24" granite tiles, unlike other condo projects in Fort Boni (like Boni Ridge or Forbeswood) which only uses 12"x12" ceramic tiles.

The driveway drop-off circular entrance is also very grand. Very generous and malaki.

I have a good feeling that buyers here will be happy. I am truly happy with what I sawt, although sa June pa daw ang turnover (6 months ahead of schedule).

:) Regards and good for you @keypool that you've done well with your investment. However, just my feeling, having 24"x24" granite tiles in the hallways do not qualify this development to be in the same league as Boni Ridge and a few other condominiums. Imagine, a 1.2-meter-wide hallway? Anyhow, enjoy your place and good luck.:cheers:

:) Regards and good for you @keypool that you've done well with your investment. However, just my feeling, having 24"x24" granite tiles in the hallways do not qualify this development to be in the same league as Boni Ridge and a few other condominiums. Imagine, a 1.2-meter-wide hallway? Anyhow, enjoy your place and good luck.:cheers:

Hi ChicTown,

No offense meant to Boni Ridge owners. :nocrook: Obviously, Boni Ridge has a better location, being near the golf-course. The 1.2 meter wide hallway surely can be improved next time, but it is tolerable naman as it is, kung baga, it wasn't a big deal for me after all.

Hi ChicTown,

No offense meant to Boni Ridge owners. Obviously, Boni Ridge has a better location, being near the golf-course. The 1.2 meter wide hallway surely can be improved next time, but it is tolerable naman as it is, kung baga, it wasn't a big deal for me after all.

:cheers: All is well @keypool. Pls. don't get me wrong. The 5th Ave. is a beautiful condominium compared to many others and I had stated this many times before. It is located nicely and overlooks at my cousin's house in South Forbes. You've done well. Regards!:):)

Hi ChicTown,

No offense meant to Boni Ridge owners. :nocrook: Obviously, Boni Ridge has a better location, being near the golf-course. The 1.2 meter wide hallway surely can be improved next time, but it is tolerable naman as it is, kung baga, it wasn't a big deal for me after all.

:cheers:All is well @keypool. Pls. don't get me wrong. The 5th Ave is a nice condominium also compared to many others, located nicely and overlooks at my cousin's entire house in South Forbes. You've done well. Regards!:):)

5th Avenue Place on the left...


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/2008/DSCN0864xx.jpg (http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/2008/?action=view&current=DSCN0864xx.jpg)

^^ Very nice shot you took there Aaron/Thomasian! Thanks for posting this beautifully taken pic. Galing-galing! Keep up the good work! :okay: :okay:

^^Way to go, thomasian! :okay:...talagang kina-career mo na ang photography ha?! Keep up the good work! :)

^^ Haha, thanks, may iba pang night-shots ng Fifth Avenue Place, kaso handheld na lang kaya medyo blurred, iniwan ko na talaga kasi sa kotse yung tripod, I don't like to attract unnecessary attention from the secu peeps when taking the pics, especially in that area of the millionaires row. Actually takas lang yan, kasi matapos namin mag-dinner, hiwalay muna kami ng parents ko, Market! Market! daw sila, tapos sabi ko High Street ako, pero dumaan lang ako ng High Street, I walked all the way to Bonifacio South to take pics. Hehe. Fully Booked @ High Street lang paalam ko kay mama, di kasi nya ipapadala sakin yung bagong Nikon P5100 nya (Nikon's flagship for their Coolpix line, but still quite dissappointing as it leaves more features to be desired for a camera touted as the flagship of the Coolpix line) kung alam nyang gagala ako elsewhere, she'd freak out "Eh paano kung nanakaw yung camera, eh kung naholdap ka?!?!". :D Hehe, sinungaling na bata! :colgate: Kaya mas nagagamit ko pa rin yung camerang bigay ni Ronald(anone), kasi di ako binabawalan na dalhin yun kahit saan. :okay: Tapos nung 8pm na, pinapabalik na nila ako malapit sa pinarkingan namin sa open-parking ng Market! Market! mura lang kasi parking nila eh...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/2008/DSCN0828x.jpg (http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/2008/?action=view&current=DSCN0828x.jpg)

...sabi ko sa kanila pagbalik, "Ang sayang tumambay sa Fully Booked..." kahit na gumala lang ako ng Bonifacio South for night-shots. :D Ang dilim kaya dun sa lugar between Trion and Fifth Avenue Place. Some areas totally have no streetlights at all, tapos kita pa yung pagkarami-raming cross ng memorial, freaky, but what scared me more are muggers kasi hindi ko maipapaliwanag kung paano nanakaw yung cam kung High Street lang ang paalam ko, buti na lang wala naman, whew.

Eto pa, V-day din.

02.14.08
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/2008/DSCN0852x.jpg

Feb. 26, 2008

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i37/llaurenversion3/urbanity/fifth.jpg

does anyone know what has become of mckinley business park..these are the lots on 21st and 20th drive across essensa and regency next to Fifth Avenue Place and the seibu staging area.

5th Avenue Place on the left...



^^ Very nice shot you took there Aaron/Thomasian! Thanks for posting this beautifully taken pic. Galing-galing! Keep up the good work! :okay: :okay:

Nice shot aaron..check ur PM

BGC tour starting from Fifth Ave. Place. Enjoy.

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1 more. Fifth Ave. Place ocular inspection Feb 2008. Enjoy.

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Hi everyone, new to the forum and wanted to say hello to you all and especially fellow fifth avenue unit owners.....!!!!!! Got a 1 bed on 18th floor and cant wait to get in.

love the nightshot of fifth ave and essensa, its now my wallpaper on my works laptop...heheheh

Cheers, neil.

welcome neighbor. Wow we are so close to each other for we are on the 19th floor. See you at the turnover.

welcome neighbor. Wow we are so close to each other for we are on the 19th floor. See you at the turnover.
thanks akafloresToo, see ya then...

Hi all,I just register today.
I bought a unit and looked at the place with the agent on 03/15/08.The work is coming along just fine but im not too impress with the lobby.Its very small but i hope they can dress it up nice.
They are telling me turn over date is Dec.08 but i just dont see how.still lots to do and we all know is the small things that take time to finish.
Thanks!

There are still 8 months to go. Maybe it will be finished by dec.

I was looking @ the model units on page 5 and i really like the kitchen cabinets there but when i when there on site w/my agent on 03/15/08 they change the color to an 80's cheesy look.
Anyone knows why they change the color on the kitchen cabinets??
I'll be replacing the cabinets in the future or maybe i'll paint them if i can.
Thanks!

my aerial shot of BGC taken March 15, 2008... somewhat hazy but you still get to see the whole of BGC including the northern side :)
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i37/llaurenversion3/urbanity/4cb5f092.jpg

^^ Nice aerial shot Lauren. Kitang-kita ang Fifth Ave. Place! Aside from having a good eye, also got very steady hands too! :okay: :okay:

Hello! Turnover of Fifth Avenue is targeted August 8, 2008. FYI :)

Hello! Turnover of Fifth Avenue is targeted August 8, 2008. FYI :)

Uyy nice to see you here again. That's great news for you. Party time! Yey! :banana:

And nice date... 08-08-08! :)

Thanks TC ! :)

Hello! Turnover of Fifth Avenue is targeted August 8, 2008. FYI :)

Thanks for the info. Do you know if this is for hte first 20 floors, or this is from 1st floor up?

Thanks for the info. Do you know if this is for hte first 20 floors, or this is from 1st floor up?

2nd to 20th floor yata.

will there be a mini-mart at the ground floor

there's a provision for a retail shop at the ground floor besides the lobby, so most likely they will put a mini-mart and a laundry shop there. i think.

Let me get more info...I just received a letter yesterday that turnover date is 8/8/08 but did not specify that it is floor specific. I was in the impression it is for the entire building. Cheers!

Yes, they will put a Mini-Stop convenience store...that is what I have been told.

a mini stop is most likely since it's also owned by robinsons.

I just visited the site yesterday.

All I can say is, maganda ang kinalabasan ng Fifth Avenue place. Congrats to fellow unit owners. :)

please post pics, if there's any. hehe.

Thanks for the info. Looking forward for the latest pictures.

Congrats neighbors.

Thanks for the info. Looking forward for the latest pictures.

Congrats neighbors.

I was also there yesterday, forgot to take some pictures.

Taken some pictures of Fifth Avenue yesterday..

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/CIMG6381.jpg
Building

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/CIMG6378.jpg
Facade

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/CIMG6371-1.jpg
Drop off point and entrance lobby

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/CIMG6376.jpg
pool side

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/CIMG6374.jpg
Entrance & Badminton court & Parking Ramp

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/CIMG6386.jpg

^^ 5th Ave. Place deserves to be in that league! :) Great photos!

Thanks for sharing the pics! Nice! :)

Btw, anyone knows an interior designer who specializes in condo units?

^^Hi Adbenito,

Please view my actual completed projects at:

SOMA 2-bedroom unit (Post # 321):
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...587275&page=17

Grand Hamptons 1 2-bedroom unit (Post # 1013):
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...541232&page=51

or/ you may also view my website (link below). Many thanks! :)

^^ 5th Ave. Place deserves to be in that league! :) Great photos!

thanks. Addition to the skyline of FBGC.

Taken using my mighty Casio Exilim P&S cam. Still waiting for my Nikon D40X:)

Great pics! Will you be taking any pics of the lobby ?:)

are all the windows seen on the ground floor just for the lobby area?

Great pics! Will you be taking any pics of the lobby ?:)

I was not able to take pictures of the entire lobby, there are woods works in the area. I have taken some pictures of the main entrance to the lobby, they are installing some glass above the entrance.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/CIMG6371-3.jpg

are all the windows seen on the ground floor just for the lobby area?

They are Ground Floor units.

Hi. I'm new here too. I'd like to thank all the posts regarding this condo because this thread has been my main research before buying the condo (my sister asked me to buy for her, so basically it's hers)

It's a very nice development, and we were lucky enough to get a ground floor executive 1br unit just last week.

here are some pics of the unit as well as the outside amenities from inside the unit.

Living Area
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2220/2451108526_ce2283985e_o.jpg

Outside Amenities
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2405/2450282655_681407bc5d_o.jpg

And since many of you guys have been asking about bathroom pics
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2326/2451108446_68c4cd4471_o.jpg

Very nice unit!

Did they tell you whats turnover date?
Thanks!

bevepi,thank you for the pics and your reply.:)

accdg to my broker, the first 20 floors by august.

^^Wow! Its a groundfloor condo unit! Galing! :)

Hi Agwe23, please check your email. Thanks! :)

accdg to my broker, the first 20 floors by august.



Thanks!

Im above 20th floor so i guess i have to wait =(

Hi. I'm new here too. I'd like to thank all the posts regarding this condo because this thread has been my main research before buying the condo (my sister asked me to buy for her, so basically it's hers)

It's a very nice development, and we were lucky enough to get a ground floor executive 1br unit just last week.

here are some pics of the unit as well as the outside amenities from inside the unit.

Living Area
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2220/2451108526_ce2283985e_o.jpg

Outside Amenities
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2405/2450282655_681407bc5d_o.jpg

And since many of you guys have been asking about bathroom pics
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2326/2451108446_68c4cd4471_o.jpg


I so love your unit ... really nice. Very rare unit. Congrats!

agwe23, congrats. I went to an ocular inspection feb 2008. Your ground floor unit is nice with direct access to jogging path. One comment lang is to be security-concious with your unit. It is very easily accessible to akyat-bakod and to everyone jogging.

i'd like to know if you guys have any issues with your units? the finishing, etc etc?

if there's anything i dislike about my sister's unit is the door to the bathroom.

Hi agwe23,

Neighbors tayo. Ground floor unit din ako. Also with direct access to rear garden/jogging path.

I am not really concerned about security. Yung serendra nga eh, ganyan din pero wala namang security incident.

Yung jogging path naman, i doubt gagamitin talaga ito ng morning joggers. I was told that morning joggers from nearby condos like Essensa/Regency prefer to jog in the Memorial Cemetery nearby, since mas malawak ang space. I suspect that FAP joggers will do the same.

So, i expect this to be like a private garden for us unit owners in the ground floor. O di ba?

:)

i'd like to know if you guys have any issues with your units? the finishing, etc etc?

if there's anything i dislike about my sister's unit is the door to the bathroom.

If i may ask, how much were you able to get your sister's ibr unit?

roughly 85,000 per square meter

Great pics! Will you be taking any pics of the lobby ?:)

I was able to snap pix of the lobby yesterday, good thing that no one is working in the area that time..

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/CIMG6405.jpg

WOW!!! I think they cheated us on the lobby,,panget! IMHO.

Im not happy with the look on the kitchen cabinets.For me its got that 80's look and i think they could have done better.:ohno:




i'd like to know if you guys have any issues with your units? the finishing, etc etc?

if there's anything i dislike about my sister's unit is the door to the bathroom.

haha bevepi,

pangit daw ng kuha mo !!! sa susunod, gandahan mo ang pagkuha ng photo.... :)

pero honestly, maganda ang lobby when I visited it .. the photo doesn't do it justice coz of the angle..

WOW!!! I think they cheated us on the lobby,,panget! IMHO.

Remember na di fully finish ang looby, let just wait for the final delivery of the lobby.

haha bevepi,

pangit daw ng kuha mo !!! sa susunod, gandahan mo ang pagkuha ng photo.... :)

pero honestly, maganda ang lobby when I visited it .. the photo doesn't do it justice coz of the angle..

I don't see anything wrong with my photo:)..I'm just posting this picture for the benefit of updating the unit owners who don't have time to view their unit from time to time, especially those unit owners living abroad.

Well, as i've said, let wait till they deliver the final finish.

I have visited some of the lobby in the FBGC, ok na din naman compare to other project in its class.

Was checking out the new pics for may at the RLC website on the constriction updates.
If i knew how to post pics here i would.
The place is coming ALIVE!

Just got a letter from Robinsons confirming turnover commencing 8th August.

Excited now wooohoooo hehehe.:banana:

http://www.robinsonsproperties.com.ph/FAP_may08.php

Progress Photos as of May 31, 2008 (1-5 of 9)

http://www.robinsonsproperties.com.ph/images/Construction/fap/fap0531081.jpg

http://www.robinsonsproperties.com.ph/images/Construction/fap/fap0531082.jpg

http://www.robinsonsproperties.com.ph/images/Construction/fap/fap0531083.jpg

http://www.robinsonsproperties.com.ph/images/Construction/fap/fap0531084.jpg

http://www.robinsonsproperties.com.ph/images/Construction/fap/fap0531085.jpg

Progress Photos as of May 31, 2008 (6-9 of 9)

http://www.robinsonsproperties.com.ph/images/Construction/fap/fap0531086.jpg

http://www.robinsonsproperties.com.ph/images/Construction/fap/fap0531087.jpg

http://www.robinsonsproperties.com.ph/images/Construction/fap/fap0524088.jpg

http://www.robinsonsproperties.com.ph/images/Construction/fap/fap0524089.jpg

Looking good.. a lot better than other Robinson Land projects.

Just got a letter from Robinsons confirming turnover commencing 8th August.

Excited now wooohoooo hehehe.:banana:

Yes. Its the early unit acceptance on the lower floors. Good

june 21

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/dodecruz/5th5.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/dodecruz/5th4.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/dodecruz/5th3.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/dodecruz/5th2.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/dodecruz/5th.jpg

^^ SALAMAT ho superboy para salahat ng mga updates mo sa TAGUIG thread!!!! exciting pictures.....

june 21

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/dodecruz/5th5.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/dodecruz/5th4.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/dodecruz/5th3.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/dodecruz/5th2.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/dodecruz/5th.jpg
Thanks Superboy, those piccies really show the progress they made. I cant wait to see it in the flesh now. Looks better than I imagined it would, a lot fresher and classier than the renderings....

Since this is my first condo in phils, can anyone tell me about the turnover process? Originally turnover was december 08 but if its early, am I obliged to take it early? Or can I stick to the original schedule....apologies if this is a stupid question...

Thanks Superboy, those piccies really show the progress they made. I cant wait to see it in the flesh now. Looks better than I imagined it would, a lot fresher and classier than the renderings....

Since this is my first condo in phils, can anyone tell me about the turnover process? Originally turnover was december 08 but if its early, am I obliged to take it early? Or can I stick to the original schedule....apologies if this is a stupid question...

Robinsons Land turn-over team will send you letter of acceptance prior to the turn-over of unit.

^^ can you update us on the unit take up of that side facing the East?

definitely looking good at close range!

^^ can you update us on the unit take up of that side facing the East?

definitely looking good at close range!

East side worm shot..

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/Fort%20Bonifacio%20updates/CIMG6372.jpg

the hump in front of this condo is HUGE...if you have a normal car with passengers, go SLOW

Here's some lobby pics taken today :

http://i28.tinypic.com/2yoa4c8.jpg

http://i29.tinypic.com/2h3vlvs.jpg

***wrong posting..

I was referring to McKinley Park Residences...sorry

Sir Stephen naman! Hindi kita dyan ang FAP. :D

is 5th avenue Place planning to put up a Mini-Stop?

is 5th avenue Place planning to put up a Mini-Stop?

In my opinion, maybe not because its a gated project..the target consumer might be less.

Here is snap shot taken this afternoon..

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/Fort%20Bonifacio%20updates/CIMG6817.jpg
Gate with amenity view

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/Fort%20Bonifacio%20updates/CIMG6814.jpg
Gate with drop-off point

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/Fort%20Bonifacio%20updates/CIMG6815.jpg
Side of the building

looking very nice. will the elevator lobby have open air bevepi? pano kaya pag umulan? i've noticed that only metal rails were used instead of firewalls.

looking very nice. will the elevator lobby have open air bevepi? pano kaya pag umulan? i've noticed that only metal rails were used instead of firewalls.

Are you asking on the interior part of the building?

Are you asking on the interior part of the building?

no, i am referring to the last pic you posted above. looks at the sides where the lobby is.

no, i am referring to the last pic you posted above. looks at the sides where the lobby is.

Sa drop-off point, pag umulan, minimum cover lang. Guards will be modest enough to cover clients with umbrella.:)

hehe...you didn't get me. i mean this...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3263/2663220294_4be728ce22_o.jpg

^^ Hagdan yang part na tinuro mo. Yung may railings na sinasabi mo yung landing ng stairs in-between floors.

^^ re the stair way... very practical design IMO

hehe...you didn't get me. i mean this...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3263/2663220294_4be728ce22_o.jpg

Yeah..maybe mababasa ang unit owner if they ever stay there on rainy days..:lol:

:lol: so that's part of the stairwell! thank you guys for the clarification. all along i thought this is still part of the elevator lobby in each floor.

^^ Imposible, because the lift lobby is at the center of the tower. You'll see it here in ate Lauren's pic, on the part of the core (with the antenna/lightning-rod) that rises to the topmost floor. That's where the elevator lobby of FAP is.

Feb. 26, 2008

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i37/llaurenversion3/urbanity/fifth.jpg

^^ ok talaga yung design of that stairwell... esp as a fire escape or emergency exit IMO

^^ There's also another one like that in the other end of the tower. Saka dun sa tabi ng elevator lobby, kaso walang view/bintana.

hello everyone.. i'm new here :-) i'm happy i discovered this thread because i learned a lot about FAP. sayang, sana i read most of the stuff here and met agents here before pa. but nevertheless, i'm still happy :-)

hello everyone.. i'm new here :-) i'm happy i discovered this thread because i learned a lot about FAP. sayang, sana i read most of the stuff here and met agents here before pa. but nevertheless, i'm still happy :-)
Welcome Prinsesa8!!!!. Yeah its a great place to learn about the projects you are interested in. I have a unit on the 18th floor and got my turnover details the other day and will be doing my inspection in september....just got to find some money to pay for it now hehehe.

Do you have a unit here? Maybe we gonna be neighbours. Am looking forward to moving in very soon.

:-)

Welcome Prinsesa8!!!!. Yeah its a great place to learn about the projects you are interested in. I have a unit on the 18th floor and got my turnover details the other day and will be doing my inspection in september....just got to find some money to pay for it now hehehe.

Do you have a unit here? Maybe we gonna be neighbours. Am looking forward to moving in very soon.

:-)

Hi neillyboy! Yup, we're neighbors. so happy with this project. i had second thoughts but after reading the forum i believe it's a good buy. see you soon! lapit na tayo lumipat dun. hehe

Hi neillyboy! Yup, we're neighbors. so happy with this project. i had second thoughts but after reading the forum i believe it's a good buy. see you soon! lapit na tayo lumipat dun. hehe

Wow congrats! another satisfied client here..:)

I'm happy talaga. And I'm also glad to say that I'm happy with robinsons. I experienced some glitches the first time (kasi i knew more than my agent and she couldn't answer my questions and i had to do my own research) but all is well now. even decided to get a parking slot :banana:

i wish also to say that i'm happy i chose 5th Ave over FWH. Hehe. God is good. Made me wise there.

thanks to the forums, i feel so enlightened. kudos to everyone!

Dont mean any disrespect but this always seems to be the case.I havent met any agent that could answer any question(s) properly.
Like you,it seems that i know more then the agent.
Words to the wise>>GET PRE APPROVE BEFORE SIGNING ANYTHING.
I could say alot more about these people but, I'll leave it there for now.
Good luck with your investment,god only knows i need it.LOL!






I experienced some glitches the first time (kasi i knew more than my agent and she couldn't answer my questions and i had to do my own research) but all is well now.

I'm happy talaga. And I'm also glad to say that I'm happy with robinsons. I experienced some glitches the first time (kasi i knew more than my agent and she couldn't answer my questions and i had to do my own research) but all is well now. even decided to get a parking slot :banana:

i wish also to say that i'm happy i chose 5th Ave over FWH. Hehe. God is good. Made me wise there.

thanks to the forums, i feel so enlightened. kudos to everyone!

What have you got against FWH ? Just curious because I have a unit there.

Because is a DEAD MEAT!LOL.:lol:




What have you got against FWH ? Just curious because I have a unit there.

What have you got against FWH ? Just curious because I have a unit there. ^^ i thought that was coming LOL

Because is a DEAD MEAT!LOL.:lol: hahahaha. :lol:

What have you got against FWH ? Just curious because I have a unit there.

I just think Fifth Avenue is a better buy than FWH with the reviews and all. If you're happy there, good for you. To each his/her own happiness :)

Because is a DEAD MEAT!LOL.:lol:

Congrats pala sa unit mo sa FAP. Hope you enjoy the view of the cemetery from your unit. Maraming DEAD MEAT doon. :lol::nuts:

Congrats pala sa unit mo sa FAP. Hope you enjoy the view of the cemetery from your unit. Maraming DEAD MEAT doon. :lol::nuts:

I think na mix na sa lupa yung bones and meat dun:lol:

FHW is a dead meat...
I don't get it. It must be one bad joke.

I am an owner of FAP as well. congrats.

Because is a DEAD MEAT!LOL.:lol:

A really bad joke indeed!

Read his reply>>>

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=415411&page=11


FHW is a dead meat...
I don't get it. It must be one bad joke.

I am an owner of FAP as well. congrats.

oh now i know where "THE DEAT MEAT" came from... :)

Thanks for the clarification. But still comprises a dead meat project? Is that an architectural term?

HAHAHA! :D :D

It's funny when you find out where the term DEAD MEAT came from!

I have a unit in both Forbeswood and FAP. Both are great investments. FAP is in a more out-of-the-action, quiet place while Forbeswood is in the middle of the action. Forbeswood is right across the future PSE, Shangri-la, all the NET office buildings, and the future Forbestown retail strip.

HAHAHA! :D :D

It's funny when you find out where the term DEAD MEAT came from!

I have a unit in both Forbeswood and FAP. Both are great investments. FAP is in a more out-of-the-action, quiet place while Forbeswood is in the middle of the action. Forbeswood is right across the future PSE, Shangri-la, all the NET office buildings, and the future Forbestown retail strip.

Hehehe sir keypool has a best of both worlds:)

Great point.
And the same reason is why i like my unit at F.A.P. Its out of the way and 10,15 years from now i wont have the agony of dealing with the noisy traffic.:)



HAHAHA! :D :D

It's funny when you find out where the term DEAD MEAT came from!

I have a unit in both Forbeswood and FAP. Both are great investments. FAP is in a more out-of-the-action, quiet place while Forbeswood is in the middle of the action. Forbeswood is right across the future PSE, Shangri-la, all the NET office buildings, and the future Forbestown retail strip.

HAHAHA! :D :D

It's funny when you find out where the term DEAD MEAT came from!

I have a unit in both Forbeswood and FAP. Both are great investments. FAP is in a more out-of-the-action, quiet place while Forbeswood is in the middle of the action. Forbeswood is right across the future PSE, Shangri-la, all the NET office buildings, and the future Forbestown retail strip.

Galing di ba, keypool. I'm getting to be notorious in this thread. Buti nga, na buhay (oops, no pun intended) ang Infinity thread. Kung hindi ako nag post doon, e de talagang dead meat yung thread na yun.

Because is a DEAD MEAT!LOL.:lol:

Kung bad joke yun, e bakit ka tumawa ?

:) I believe everything is just a matter of preference and at the end of the day, it's the peace of mind that counts wherever your unit is.

Anyhoo, does anyone know the ceiling height of FAP? Thanks much!

Its either 8 or 9 feet,i know its not 10feet for sure!
Have you ever seen the unit you purchase?


:) I believe everything is just a matter of preference and at the end of the day, it's the peace of mind that counts wherever your unit is.

Anyhoo, does anyone know the ceiling height of FAP? Thanks much!

Its either 8 or 9 feet,i know its not 10feet for sure!
Have you ever seen the unit you purchase?

not yet nga e :-) excited though. thanks for the info! i hope it's 9 feet. :)

not yet nga e :-) excited though. thanks for the info! i hope it's 9 feet. :)
I viewed a 1 bed unit on the 3rd floor in february, same layout as mine, and it felt higher than 8 feet but i didnt measure. Im hoping there will be enough height to put a drop ceiling and recessed lighting there without making it feel too much smaller.

Am excited too, cant wait hehehehe...

not yet nga e :-) excited though. thanks for the info! i hope it's 9 feet. :)

Hi Prinsesa8, ceiling height is 9 feet.

do you need to drop ceiling for recessed lighting? the ceiling itself looked a bit dropped, if you look at the corners, the ceiling doesn't meet all the way to the walls

Hi Prinsesa8, ceiling height is 9 feet.

O Goodie! :banana: thanks neilly boy and zenday!

I hope we can see more updates. lobby etc. i've been visiting robinsons website everyday and they still posted the last june 28 photos :)

Ako hindi excited.... :( :(

Wala pa kasi ako pambayad ng turnover balance...

Ako hindi excited.... :( :(

Wala pa kasi ako pambayad ng turnover balance...

Di ako naniniwala:lol:

photo shot this morning

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i37/llaurenversion3/urbanity/fifth-1.jpg

puwede kaya pumunta kahit hindi pa turn over? :)

hehe...i guess so. you're a unit owner, they won't keep you from getting in. as long as there's no danger posed to you and by you.

uber cool angle ms lauren. looks like a hotel to me. this is by far the best-looking project from RLC!

hehe...i guess so. you're a unit owner, they won't keep you from getting in. as long as there's no danger posed to you and by you.

uber cool angle ms lauren. looks like a hotel to me. this is by far the best-looking project from RLC!

Agree, it's impressive especially from that angle.

Nice, good thing they didn't follow the original rendering (with that big, red "R" logo of Robinsons on top) and went classier instead.

Progress Photo as of July 12,2008

^^ Where is it?

puwede kaya pumunta kahit hindi pa turn over? :)

Pasama ka na lng sa agent na nag service sayo..

^^ Where is it?

it didn't paste....:ohno:

it didn't paste....:ohno:

check out this link nalang :)

http://www.robinsonsproperties.com.ph/FAP_july08.php

check out this link nalang :)

http://www.robinsonsproperties.com.ph/FAP_july08.php

Progress photo as of July 12, 2008

http://www.robinsonsproperties.com.ph/images/Construction/fap/fap0712081.jpg

http://www.robinsonsproperties.com.ph/images/Construction/fap/fap0712082.jpg

http://www.robinsonsproperties.com.ph/images/Construction/fap/fap0712083.jpg

http://www.robinsonsproperties.com.ph/images/Construction/fap/fap0712084.jpg

http://www.robinsonsproperties.com.ph/images/Construction/fap/fap0712085.jpg

http://www.robinsonsproperties.com.ph/images/Construction/fap/fap0628086.jpg

Will be in Phils next friday and cant wait to see the progress of this development as well as BGC itself. Last time I was there was february and I was amazed by how much more life the city had from 6 months before, im sure its even more exciting there now as more and more shops and restos open up.

:banana:

i just talked to my agent and asked for waiver to visit the site. a portion of it was signed but was not completed. kasi daw may directive na daw na yung may mga schedule na for turn over, pumunta nalang sa turn over date. e yung sakin, more than one month pa.

oh well. i guess i have to be patient. :) but i will still try to sneak in... hehehe

i just talked to my agent and asked for waiver to visit the site. a portion of it was signed but was not completed. kasi daw may directive na daw na yung may mga schedule na for turn over, pumunta nalang sa turn over date. e yung sakin, more than one month pa.

oh well. i guess i have to be patient. :) but i will still try to sneak in... hehehe

Yup, try to wait for the scheduled unit inspection date. Lapit na naman.

hello... just thought i'd finally say hi. my sis and i are sharing a unit at fap and we're one of those who got an early unit inspection schedule (at the end of this month!!!:)) although we have seen the place twice already, once in april and then again this past may. but i totally can't wait for the final looksee!!! woohoo!!!

hello... just thought i'd finally say hi. my sis and i are sharing a unit at fap and we're one of those who got an early unit inspection schedule (at the end of this month!!!:)) although we have seen the place twice already, once in april and then again this past may. but i totally can't wait for the final looksee!!! woohoo!!!

Wow! really? Congrats!

Taken this morning..No sun and very windy day at FAP:)

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/Fort%20Bonifacio%20updates/CIMG6942.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/Fort%20Bonifacio%20updates/CIMG6946.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/Fort%20Bonifacio%20updates/CIMG6948.jpg

I forgot to take the shots of the lobby which is almost finished.

nice blue glass! cool photos @ bevepi!

nice blue glass! cool photos @ bevepi!

Thanks Ph man.

ganda :)

ganda :)

I will find time this weekend to take shots on the interiors and lobby.:)

Pwede ba sumama? :D

Pwede ba sumama? :D

Pwede Ph Man..I will let you know the time.

I will find time this weekend to take shots on the interiors and lobby.:)

uy thanks bevepi! looking forward to that. take care and have a fun weekend :)

Does anyone here having problems with RLC loan scheme 10/90??

I've chose the 10% down and 90% finance at turnover date.RLC is having problems with the bank (Family BPI) to approve the loan.This problem has been lingering since after i signed (03/08).

I've emailed and had my fincee text the sales guy and the group manager and 'til this day i cannot get them to respond at all.Very un-professional if you ask me.

Im getting concern about the safety on my money,i got a little bug in my stomach telling me how bad this deal will end up!
I can see RLC telling me at turnover date how they tried but they cant get me the loan and i've lost my money and better luck next time.

I dont put nothing pass these people.They are capable of screwing anybody and everybody.

If anybody out there thinking about dealing with RLC i would say to you to be very very careful what scheme you choose and make sure you GET PRE-APPOVE before you sign anything!

If i could turn the clock back i would.Also be very careful who you choose as your sales person.The person who helped me had/have no clue what so ever.

Words cant express how frustrated i've been in the last three to four months.I been in the dark about the loan thingy and it seems that these people can care less.

I hope some of you sales person from LRC read this thread, understand and bring it to top management about the concerns "I" have and just maybe theres more people here with the same concern.

I know for my self that i will NEVER buy another unit from RLC as long as i live!
And i know for sure that the next sales person i deal with,,,i will make sure he is very knowledgeable with all my questions.

Good Luck to you all that are dealing with this company.

Ingat!

Does anyone here having problems with RLC loan scheme 10/90??

I've chose the 10% down and 90% finance at turnover date.RLC is having problems with the bank (Family BPI) to approve the loan.This problem has been lingering since after i signed (03/08).

I've emailed and had my fincee text the sales guy and the group manager and 'til this day i cannot get them to respond at all.Very un-professional if you ask me.

Im getting concern about the safety on my money,i got a little bug in my stomach telling me how bad this deal will end up!
I can see RLC telling me at turnover date how they tried but they cant get me the loan and i've lost my money and better luck next time.

I dont put nothing pass these people.They are capable of screwing anybody and everybody.

If anybody out there thinking about dealing with RLC i would say to you to be very very careful what scheme you choose and make sure you GET PRE-APPOVE before you sign anything!

If i could turn the clock back i would.Also be very careful who you choose as your sales person.The person who helped me had/have no clue what so ever.

Words cant express how frustrated i've been in the last three to four months.I been in the dark about the loan thingy and it seems that these people can care less.

I hope some of you sales person from LRC read this thread, understand and bring it to top management about the concerns "I" have and just maybe theres more people here with the same concern.

I know for my self that i will NEVER buy another unit from RLC as long as i live!
And i know for sure that the next sales person i deal with,,,i will make sure he is very knowledgeable with all my questions.

Good Luck to you all that are dealing with this company.

Ingat!

10/90 requires a bank approval on the 90% Retention. RLC has several accredited banks that could assists you on your financing. You should have signed at least 1 of the accredited banks. Since reservation has been made last March 2008, you should now have a feedback on your bank loans whether approved or not, the agent should inform you. I strongly suggest you email customer.service@robinsonsland.com for your concern regarding this matter.

By the way 10/90 scheme are offered on project which will be delivered within a year. Not ALL projects has the same scheme like to 10/90. This scheme allows a buyer to have a low monthly down payment.

well, based from experience, my loan was approved naman right away after BPI FB knew na i was getting an RLC project. but the person i spoke with was the turn over team. They knew really what to say like when to release the fund of the approved loan, the names of the contact person of the different banks they have tie ups with etc.

what i did was i went to the bank, signed an appli form, submitted the contract to sell and then the bank furnished the main BPI FB a copy of the appli form. then, a week later, i got a call na saying my loan was approved. so i signed all the docs na. and then i called RLC saying na i want sana the release of the proceeds (of the loan) from BPI to RLC be made sometime in november na para wala mag overlap na monthly. okay naman daw yun. tawag lang daw ako to say when my target turn over date is and then they'll compute how much more i need to pay if any prior to the turnover. (i.e. reg expenses etc.)

i understand how you feel, it's really nerve wracking. but from experience, RLC never left me naman... i think they coordinate well with the bank. this is not the agent's role though, it's the turn over team's role i think.

i hope everything works out well for you fort lover!

hi bevepi! maybe you can post the number of RLC here and then fort lover may ask to be connected to the turn over team. si daisy ata kausap ko dun....

well, based from experience, my loan was approved naman right away after BPI FB knew na i was getting an RLC project. but the person i spoke with was the turn over team. They knew really what to say like when to release the fund of the approved loan, the names of the contact person of the different banks they have tie ups with etc.

what i did was i went to the bank, signed an appli form, submitted the contract to sell and then the bank furnished the main BPI FB a copy of the appli form. then, a week later, i got a call na saying my loan was approved. so i signed all the docs na. and then i called RLC saying na i want sana the release of the proceeds (of the loan) from BPI to RLC be made sometime in november na para wala mag overlap na monthly. okay naman daw yun. tawag lang daw ako to say when my target turn over date is and then they'll compute how much more i need to pay if any prior to the turnover. (i.e. reg expenses etc.)

i understand how you feel, it's really nerve wracking. but from experience, RLC never left me naman... i think they coordinate well with the bank. this is not the agent's role though, it's the turn over team's role i think.

i hope everything works out well for you fort lover!

I f you dont mind me asking you...how much will you be making a loan on percentage wise?? 90%,80%???

Thanks!

mine is 80%. kasi i chose to pay the remaining 10% (of the 90%) nalang at the end of the year na cash para hindi ganun kalaki monthly ko.

mine is 80%. kasi i chose to pay the remaining 10% (of the 90%) nalang at the end of the year na cash para hindi ganun kalaki monthly ko.


Thank you!

Pwede Ph Man..I will let you know the time.

Thank you. :)

hi bevepi! maybe you can post the number of RLC here and then fort lover may ask to be connected to the turn over team. si daisy ata kausap ko dun....

PM sent Fort Lover. I hope your agent would coordinate with you soonest.

I f you dont mind me asking you...how much will you be making a loan on percentage wise?? 90%,80%???

Thanks!

i thought for a bank loan, you should at least pay 30% of the TCP as your equity. i didn't know that you can pay as little as 10% and 20%.

i thought for a bank loan, you should at least pay 30% of the TCP as your equity. i didn't know that you can pay as little as 10% and 20%.

If you get it the regular route, you are correct. In fact, many other banks even ask 40% of appraised value as your equity.

You only get this 20% of equity thingy if you get it from a developer, coz they have special arrangement with the bank. Siyempre, valued client sila. ^^

If you get it the regular route, you are correct. In fact, many other banks even ask 40% of appraised value as your equity.

You only get this 20% of equity thingy if you get it from a developer, coz they have special arrangement with the bank. Siyempre, valued client sila. ^^

And they take -out as high as 80% to 90% for bank loan.

Today is the first day for unit viewing/walkthrough of FAP! :)

AND GUESS WHAT? I am one of 8 people scheduled for today (since my unit daw is on the ground floor)! I visited my unit around 5 PM. Will post pics later.

My first impression - SULIT ang investment ko sa FAP! I was pleasantly surprised and impressed by Robinsons quality. The clothing cabinets were made of sliding full-length mirrors! I have never seen this in other condos (coz they are expensive). Usually, wooden doors lang ang ginagamit. Floor times are wooden parquet.

Lobby is great, looks like a hotel lobby (small hotel lang nga pero elegant). There were some plastic tables set-up today for the guests. Akala ko, buffet, yun pala, what else, C2 lang ang ipapainom. :bash:

Congrats. My turnover won't be until Oct. 2008 since my unit is on the 19th floor. As for the sliding cabinet door, yes I was surprise to see that when I went there last Feb. 2008 for an ocular inspection. Sabi ng engineer they decided to do that to make the impression of a bigger space. I joked sana yung flushed sliding door para mas social, pero this would work.

Oo nga pala, check out that trap sink compartment sa ilalim ng kitchen sink. A very nice extra.

Please keep up abreast of your turnover. Inquiry minds want to know. Salamat and congrats ulit.

Wow! they were true to their notice letter that the turnover is scheduled 8/8/8. Very nice that the project was actualy ahead of schedule. My turnover is on 11/14/08 and I already have Stephen David retained to start design. Congrats to the ones who are the first 8!!

Congrats to all unit owners! :)

Today is the first day for unit viewing/walkthrough of FAP! :)

AND GUESS WHAT? I am one of 8 people scheduled for today (since my unit daw is on the ground floor)! I visited my unit around 5 PM. Will post pics later.

My first impression - SULIT ang investment ko sa FAP! I was pleasantly surprised and impressed by Robinsons quality. The clothing cabinets were made of sliding full-length mirrors! I have never seen this in other condos (coz they are expensive). Usually, wooden doors lang ang ginagamit. Floor times are wooden parquet.

Lobby is great, looks like a hotel lobby (small hotel lang nga pero elegant). There were some plastic tables set-up today for the guests. Akala ko, buffet, yun pala, what else, C2 lang ang ipapainom. :bash:

08-08-08 and your included in 8 units owners. That should be a lucky unit sir:)

hey everyone! excited to see pictures :) can't wait for the turn over!

hey everyone! excited to see pictures :) can't wait for the turn over!

:) My client has re scheduled our supposed meeting last weekend at Fort. Kaya, I was not able to take some new pictures.

no worries bevepi :) i'm just really excited!

btw, are there still available units here?

no worries bevepi :) i'm just really excited!

btw, are there still available units here?

Great! meron, but i think it hold for our international market.

Sosyal, kailangan pang lumipad abroad para makabili nung mga natitirang units! :D

Here are the pics I took during my walkthrough/inspection of my ground floor unit:

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/6089/img5188hu4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Building drop-off entrance

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/992/img5209yz3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Reception area

http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/1540/img5193se3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Lobby lounge area

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/2415/img5191mj7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Elevator lobby

http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/329/img5218jt6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
My 1-BR Corner Garden Unit
Note that I have a private door with direct access to the garden

http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/5254/img5216lz4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
kitchen

http://img365.imageshack.us/img365/2784/img5227gk7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Bedroom window view

http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/5821/img5225sl7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Bedroom full-length mirror sliding cabinets

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/44/img5224xj3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Bathroom. Nice tiles. And the mirror is provided!

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8337/img5238ay7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Pool area

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/4992/img5184pl0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Badminton courts

By the way, i am considering selling this unit. Cashflow needs. :) :) ;)

^^ Very nice :)

you're lucky to have that door leading to the garden. it's like having your own big backyard. Congarts!

sulit na unit..congrats keypool. Ganda din ng output kumuha ng 350D:banana:

ang ganda ganda keypool!!! as in :) ang ganda ng parquet floor. super sulit ito!!!! ilang square meters pala unit mo? parang it's really big. :)

i am so happy :)

Great pictures!
I wish these freaking people(RLC) stop giving their customers that 80's looking wooden floors.Panget talaga!

narra parquet is more expensive than high pile content woollen carpets or italian/spanish tiles...

but aside from price which should really not be a guage of style, 4 season countries no longer have wall to wall carpet ..instead they accent rooms and parquet is a leading choice...

maybe you think its just pangit here because its so prevalent here....but what do you think if you lay an accent carpet on it..pangit pa ba?

i prefer ceramic tiles and carpet :)

First of all let me start by telling you that i would choose an expensive carpet anytime before i choose those freaking ugly wooden parquets.
It is ugly plain and simple!
And second,i've never seen any other country still using wooden parquets..its out of style,it depreciates the value of the property and a good quality 3/8 or 1/2 laminated floors looks better in any condo or home.
Last but not least go to any OTHER country and talk to any real estate agent and ask them what they think about wooden parquets.I promise to you they will tell you the same as here.
What else would you like to know?








narra parquet is more expensive than high pile content woollen carpets or italian/spanish tiles...

but aside from price which should really not be a guage of style, 4 season countries no longer have wall to wall carpet ..instead they accent rooms and parquet is a leading choice...

maybe you think its just pangit here because its so prevalent here....but what do you think if you lay an accent carpet on it..pangit pa ba?

Congrats on your unit keypool. The garden view is amazing.

i think parquet is classy. can never be outdated. makes me also feel that RLC put much love in this project. :)

pero parang may nabasa ako dati na masama daw yata sa feng shui yung ganong klase ng wood parquet na sali salihis.

as long as a unit is blessed with love and God's grace, it is perfect. :)

So, if you go inspect your unit and the toilet is missing but they tell you is bless with love,gods grace and you will go to chocolate heaven,,,is ok with you?
This chic is clueless!

as long as a unit is blessed with love and God's grace, it is perfect. :)

ang ganda ganda keypool!!! as in :) ang ganda ng parquet floor. super sulit ito!!!! ilang square meters pala unit mo? parang it's really big. :)

i am so happy :)

Yes, I am really happy too with the unit... My unit is 51 sqm in size. I think they call it an executive 1-BR unit :) :)

So, if you go inspect your unit and the toilet is missing but they tell you is bless with love,gods grace and you will go to chocolate heaven,,,is ok with you?
This chic is clueless!

I think fort_lover is the one who is totaly clueless...

i beg to disagree... designers love parquet.

here's an article:

Out of the many types of flooring materials on the market – carpet, tile, laminate, terrazzo, etc., the parquet wood floor remains a favorite. Parquet flooring is available in “tile” shape and is composed of pieces of wood put together in a pattern. Each tile is held together prior to installation with a backing, usually a thin, flexible plastic or fabric mesh.

Given the many patterns available today, anyone seeking a pleasing one should have no problem finding one. Wood patterns vary from the simple and understated to the very complex and feature a variety of wood species. One interesting combination is to play off dark wood grain against light wood grain to achieve a three dimensional effect.

http://en.mimi.hu/home/parquet.html


First of all let me start by telling you that i would choose an expensive carpet anytime before i choose those freaking ugly wooden parquets.
It is ugly plain and simple!
And second,i've never seen any other country still using wooden parquets..its out of style,it depreciates the value of the property and a good quality 3/8 or 1/2 laminated floors looks better in any condo or home.
Last but not least go to any OTHER country and talk to any real estate agent and ask them what they think about wooden parquets.I promise to you they will tell you the same as here.
What else would you like to know?

So, if you go inspect your unit and the toilet is missing but they tell you is bless with love,gods grace and you will go to chocolate heaven,,,is ok with you?
This chic is clueless!

^^ Are you a sad person fort_lover?

anyways, don't you dare speak of God's grace that way. secondly, even if my toilet is missing, as you "sarcastically" placed it, i'm sure something will be done and by God's grace, and God given wisdom, everything will be made to work out perfectly. And yes, if i have love and God's grace in my unit, i will go to chocolate heaven. In fact, i'm in chocolate heaven right now.

you are the one clueless fort_lover. i just pray that you get to feel what chocolate heaven is like so you'll stop being so angry all the time.

So, if you go inspect your unit and the toilet is missing but they tell you is bless with love,gods grace and you will go to chocolate heaven,,,is ok with you?
This chic is clueless!

I think you are also a unit owner at FAP, but you keep on giving negative comment on the project..what seems to be the problem?:ohno:

pero parang may nabasa ako dati na masama daw yata sa feng shui yung ganong klase ng wood parquet na sali salihis.

as long as a unit is blessed with love and God's grace, it is perfect. :)

So, if you go inspect your unit and the toilet is missing but they tell you is bless with love,gods grace and you will go to chocolate heaven,,,is ok with you?
This chic is clueless!


I think fort_lover's comment is really off base...
It's pretty obvious that Prinsesa8 was making a comment on the Feng Shui effect of Anone's previous comment.

First of all let me start by telling you that i would choose an expensive carpet anytime before i choose those freaking ugly wooden parquets.
It is ugly plain and simple!
And second,i've never seen any other country still using wooden parquets..its out of style,it depreciates the value of the property and a good quality 3/8 or 1/2 laminated floors looks better in any condo or home.
Last but not least go to any OTHER country and talk to any real estate agent and ask them what they think about wooden parquets.I promise to you they will tell you the same as here.
What else would you like to know?
i hope that people who were thinking of posting pictures of their own home grown decorated flats still do so and ignore the acerbic and non-productive tones of fortlover..

i want to get ideas of how people are decorating their flats (dispensing with professional help) without the disruptions of acrid personal attacks like the one directed to prinsesa8

Perhaps fortlover would like to post pictures of his flat so we may see what avant-garde should look like and we may be enlightened.

Guys, I know we have the right to free speech here, but please be sensitive of your posts, I won't be deleting any posts here, yet, as I believe in the freedom of speech, but please do moderate yourselves, your language, and the sensibility of your posts.

Thank you.

Guys, I know we have the right to free speech here, but please be sensitive of your posts, I won't be deleting any posts here, yet, as I believe in the freedom of speech, but please do moderate yourselves, your language, and the sensibility of your posts.

Thank you.

Thanks for the reminder mods.

I hope we could be responsible enough in our post as not to offend anybody.

Ok tuloy ang ligaya:banana:

Ok, im b-a-c-k!! LOL.

Some of you think im clueless...i dont think so.I can really say i have my stuff together.
When i get my unit i will post pictures here so you people can learn decor coz obliviously yall know nothing.
Now let me go so i go pray to the lord and hope i can make it to chocolate heaven.:banana:

Ok, im b-a-c-k!! LOL.

Some of you think im clueless...i dont think so.I can really say i have my stuff together.
When i get my unit i will post pictures here so you people can learn decor coz obliviously yall know nothing.
Now let me go so i go pray to the lord and hope i can make it to chocolate heaven.:banana:

That's better..Lets see how good you decorate your unit and somehow maybe other might get to learn something out of it..

If you got that chocolate, let me also taste it.

Ok, im b-a-c-k!! LOL.

Some of you think im clueless...i dont think so.I can really say i have my stuff together.
When i get my unit i will post pictures here so you people can learn decor coz obliviously yall know nothing.
Now let me go so i go pray to the lord and hope i can make it to chocolate heaven.:banana:

May bagyo ba? Medyo mahangin yata.:ohno:

you're lucky to have that door leading to the garden. it's like having your own big backyard. Congarts!

Hi Keypool! haven't posted in a while but I saw your pics and I had to say it: You lucky devil! YOUR garden is priceless! It's too bad you are selling.

And regarding that parquet, I love it as well. I have hardwood flooring (planks) at home and to me wood is wood. Where practical, I'll take any type of wood flooring over anything, anytime :)!

Hi Keypool! haven't posted in a while but I saw your pics and I had to say it: You lucky devil! YOUR garden is priceless! It's too bad you are selling.

And regarding that parquet, I love it as well. I have hardwood flooring (planks) at home and to me wood is wood. Where practical, I'll take any type of wood flooring over anything, anytime :)!

Yes, my wife actually wanted to keep the unit. It is the only 1-BR corner garden unit located in the center of the building. So, its really one-of-a-kind for FAP.

I need cash right now so I am selling it below market value. Good buy. Thanks for the compliments. :)

Yes, my wife actually wanted to keep the unit. It is the only 1-BR corner garden unit located in the center of the building. So, its really one-of-a-kind for FAP.

I need cash right now so I am selling it below market value. Good buy. Thanks for the compliments. :)

Good Luck,,, However you will, as with others, find that selling a unit is not as easy as buying one. The reason why so many people own units is because of the easy payments terms. When it comes time to selling a unit there are maybe 10 people in the Manila area with enough cash to purchase a unit outright. Those people have no need for a condo and I will be interested to see how many months before your sale is complete. Good Luck

Good Luck,,, However you will, as with others, find that selling a unit is not as easy as buying one. The reason why so many people own units is because of the easy payments terms. When it comes time to selling a unit there are maybe 10 people in the Manila area with enough cash to purchase a unit outright. Those people have no need for a condo and I will be interested to see how many months before your sale is complete. Good Luck

That is why I am selling it below market value, so I can sell it fast. Plus the uniqueness of the property will give it an edge over other units. If I can't sell it, then I would still be happy to keep it. Are you basing it on your own experience? It could be your price, quality, unit location, and a lot of luck or grace. Thanks for the good luck. In real estate, it is nice to have a lot of those :)

Naku, baka na-close na ni realtor_manila yung 10 people in Manila who purchase outright cash units. Lagpas 10 na ata benta niya. :D Lagot ako. (joke lang)

When it comes time to selling a unit there are maybe 10 people in the Manila area with enough cash to purchase a unit outright.

Although surely it would be possible for someone (at least, someone who is Filipino citizen and / or resident) to obtain mortgage financing for this sort of re-sale property .... or am I missing something here?


From my perspective, new build condos are not for everyone, esp. those who are of a more nervous disposition regarding their investment (due to the wait time, the potential uncertainties and, in worst case scenario, the building being uncompleted etc). Therefore, I'd hope there's a resale market in Manila.

Although surely it would be possible for someone (at least, someone who is Filipino citizen and / or resident) to obtain mortgage financing for this sort of re-sale property .... or am I missing something here?


From my perspective, new build condos are not for everyone, esp. those who are of a more nervous disposition regarding their investment (due to the wait time, the potential uncertainties and, in worst case scenario, the building being uncompleted etc). Therefore, I'd hope there's a resale market in Manila.

Mortgage financing requires a down payment which most Filipinos don't have, plus the 10/20 year term makes it worse. Even here in the US most people couldn't afford a home on a 20 year term (30 years is standard).

Your best bet is the OFW/international market for which the condo prices are driven by to begin with. The prices are not driven by local demand.

musta ba ang mga nagwalkthrough? Love to hear your feedback and experience. Marami bang defects or polido ang trabaho? Are there any suggestions for your future neighbors?

Salamat.

musta ba ang mga nagwalkthrough? Love to hear your feedback and experience. Marami bang defects or polido ang trabaho? Are there any suggestions for your future neighbors?

Salamat.

As per the thread, meron me complain, meron din namang satisfied. Mixed feedbacks and opinions. Well, I think you have to see for yourself. :)

Different strocks for different folks!

Me, im a high class dude that likes fine wine(Ceramic tile) but looney tooney likes cheap beer.(parquets):nuts:


As per the thread, meron me complain, meron din namang satisfied. Mixed feedbacks and opinions. Well, I think you have to see for yourself. :)