THIS PROJECT IS INTENDED FOR MIDDLE INCOME CLASS
I BOUGHT 2 UNITS FROM THE SECOND PHASE FORDHAM,CAN ANYBODY OUT THERE IN THE PHILIPPINES SHARE ME THE STATUS OF THIS PROJECT?

this is megaworld middle class high rise complex in cainta,i acquired 2 units of the phase2 fordham.can anybody out there in philippines share the status of this project.

November 24, 2006 - www.empire-east.com

CAMBRIDGE VILLAGE WELCOMES NEW HOMEOWNERS

Leading housing developer Empire East Land Holdings, Inc. is now turning over individual units of Cambridge Village, its 7.4-hectare community project in the Pasig-Cainta area.

Cambridge Village features 28 clusters in four phases. In Phase 1, delivery of condominium homes has reached the third level for Clusters 1, 2 and 4. Meanwhile, turnover for Cluster 3 is at the first level.

Construction of the project has exceeded the halfway mark at 56.8 percent. Pile driving works for Clusters 1 to 19 are finished while Clusters 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 have been topped off with finishing works under way. Concreting is in progress at the second level of Clusters 9 and 10.

Cambridge Village offers a choice of European-inspired homes that have enjoyed brisk takeup. The eight-tower Phase 1 offers loft-type units—twin-level homes that feature one bedroom. The six-tower second phase showcases flat-type units that are 30 to 50 square meters in size. These can be combined to form a 100-square-meter home with up to three bedrooms and three toilet-baths. Phase 3, with seven towers, features the popular loft-type units of Phase 1 and several atrium-style units.

The project’s fourth and last phase boasts six towers featuring flat- and loft-type units. Its loft-style units come with vaulted ceilings as high as 2.4 meters.

Cambridge Village gives homeowners the freedom to design their living spaces. Flat-type units can be delivered as a studio or even a partitioned unit. They can be converted into two-bedroom homes with a spare room that can also serve as a den or study. Homeowners can also opt for a one-bedroom loft-type unit. They can add an extra room to their home by partitioning the ground level.

Matching the community’s homes is a topnotch recreational area. There is a two-story village clubhouse, with a library, karaoke bar, mini-theater and gym. Next to it are a 25-meter lap pool and landscaped gardens. A new tennis court joins the play amenities available for the residents’ use.

In the pipeline are a commercial arcade and a provision for a parking building.

Cambridge Village is a short drive away from Makati and Ortigas via EDSA and the Manggahan and C-5 Roads. Also accessible are first-rate schools such as UP, Ateneo, Miriam College, Xavier School and La Salle Greenhills.

Some information I got from homevillages.com

http://www.homevillages.com/Philippine_Real_Estate/Pasig_cambridgevillage.asp

how to post images?i want to post some cambrige village images

thanks thomasian for the inormation,if you could take some pictures from the site ill appreciaste it.he he he

thanks for all the information, i did also buy 1 unit of loft type. I went to the main office of empire-east a month ago, staff are polite and helpful, special mention to Diane, to a bicolana lady staff [apology for not remembering her name, but she was really helpful] and Nitoy, and of course to my agent JeffGabriel. I guess the place will soon be a bustling mini-city within a city, some clusters are now occupied.

last tuesday, i was at cambridge's showroom in megamall. i've chatted with the sales agent and according to them, cluster 1-8 is done. since sales was that fast they are planning on opening a phase 5.

We wanted to get a unit here but unfortunately the entrance to the place is filled with squatters and the road leading to it was really not appealing. Their prices is very competetive tho but we can't just take the squatters for granted.

true. d nga appealing yung mga nasa paligid. pero according sa agent they are not squatters anymore. they've (people) already bought the rights for the land. so legit neighbors mo na talaa sila.

phase 4 is currently on sale, will be turnover next year

how much pala yung parking dito? ang mura ng units nila.. and i find it fascinating yung may library pa sila and movie room :)

i bought 2 units,i have not seen the place but i like the amenities that other
developers dont offer.it has clubhouse,theater,tennis court and proposed parking area.you can have only these facilities outside of manila..

^
how much did you buy the parking?

regarding the parking,i have not inquired but its the part of the 25 clusters 10
storey buildings

I heard na may mga kaso daw itong particular project na to? Or misinformed lang yun agent na nagsabi sakin?

If not for the Squatters or Squatters look alike, ganda sana nito, at very competitive nga yung pricing.

Anyone got actual pics?

I asked my agent about a year ago. She advised that parking slots costs 500K. However, the management allegedly plans to lease parking slots.

units are cheaper 50 percent from those in makati,
you have more space for less cost and i like the
atrium.

Mahal naman sobra kung 500k yung parking. Sa price ng units nila dapat nasa 300k below lang yung parking like sa Spazio Bernardo na nasa 200 to 300 depende kung covered or open area.

Mahal naman sobra kung 500k yung parking. Sa price ng units nila dapat nasa 300k below lang yung parking like sa Spazio Bernardo na nasa 200 to 300 depende kung covered or open area.

oo nga mahal.. kalahati ng presyo ng isang unit na flat.probably because of he
demand somebody out there in the philippines to sharepictures on site...

this area is super traffic.

When we visited the area, about a year ago, we avoided passing through Ortigas Extension. We took side routes from C5 and exiting F. Legaspi Bridge to East Bank Road, to avoid traffic. The only bottleneck I encountered is at F. Legaspi Bridge.
Friends, living near the area, claim that there are plans to widen the East Bank Road from a 2 lane road to a 4 lane road. However, I cannot confirm if it is true or not.

any update on this project

http://i153.photobuckethttp://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/cator_bucket_2007/Copy20of2011.jpgcambridge village...

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I believe that they had started civil works for Phase 3 (Towers 16, 17, 18, 19) which is scheduled for turnover by 2008. Hopefully, they make good on their promise to complete construction by 2008, since the unit I bought is located at Tower 19.

As far as I know, turn over for Phase 1 (Towers 1, 2, 3, 4) have been made. I am not aware if the turn over is complete.

Unfortunately, I have no idea on the status of completion and turnover of Phase 2.

I believe that they had started civil works for Phase 3 (Towers 16, 17, 18, 19) which is scheduled for turnover by 2008. Hopefully, they make good on their promise to complete construction by 2008, since the unit I bought is located at Tower 19.

As far as I know, turn over for Phase 1 (Towers 1, 2, 3, 4) have been made. I am not aware if the turn over is complete.

Unfortunately, I have no idea on the status of completion and turnover of Phase 2.

thanks,my unit is at the 12a building phase2,since you mentioned that 16 to 19 had started civil works i assumed that 12a building construction is ongoing

cambridge village fhttp://i153.photobucketordham buildings

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/cator_bucket_2007/rh-772-011.jpg

Thanks guys for the messages. I also got one unit at cluster 17. I was in the office of the Empire East last April 2007, I learned that the parking area will be leased or sold for 350K up, but not yet started pre-selling them.

Thanks guys for the messages. I also got one unit at cluster 17. I was in the office of the Empire East last April 2007, I learned that the parking area will be leased or sold for 350K up, but not yet started pre-selling them.

are you there in the philippines,bicolana?could you take some pictures and post them to see what is so far been done.my unit is at the 14a building.:)

Hi Novo Ecijano!
Sorry I was only in the Philippines for 2 weeks and dropped by Manila the day before my flight, just to check the place of the developer and have some update about cambridge, unfortunately I had no time to see the area, but a talked to my agent, perhaps the batch of which my unit is included will be turned over by December 2008, hopefully:). I saw the place early last year, and I really like the place, from the village it was only around 15-20 minutes to Mega Mall Ortigas [with slight traffic].

Anybody can post pics of the actual area/buildings?

BTW, confirmed kaya yung 350k na parking space? Mahal pa rin, sana nasa 275k lang.

Anybody can post pics of the actual area/buildings?

BTW, confirmed kaya yung 350k na parking space? Mahal pa rin, sana nasa 275k lang.

i hope those future ssc homeowners at cambridge village who are out there in the philippines would give us updates,i really dont know what's going on.

Found this actual photo on the internet of Cambridge:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/w318/boolateh/CAMBRIDGE.jpg

I just want to share with you an experience with an Empire East project. Almost a year ago, my friend and her family moved to Xavier Hills condos along Gilmore, QC and shocking to say, their common hallways are still rough, no ceramic tiles or any finish. Empire East told them that the residents of each of the floors should shoulder this cost pooled together and that, it is not anymore the responsibility of the developer but is now turned over to the homeowners.

Sad to say, they have to protest to high heavens, and Empire East only conceeded when the lawyers of these homeowners marched to their offices.

And to think, that this project is not even low cost!:ohno: So for the investors here, be sure to look at, not only your units but the whole vicinity of your buildings. You will be the one to suffer this consequence..in whatever way.

Good luck!

Found this actual photo on the internet of Cambridge:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/w318/boolateh/CAMBRIDGE.jpg

I just want to share with you an experience with an Empire East project. Almost a year ago, my friend and her family moved to Xavier Hills condos along Gilmore, QC and shocking to say, their common hallways are still rough, no ceramic tiles or any finish. Empire East told them that the residents of each of the floors should shoulder this cost pooled together and that, it is not anymore the responsibility of the developer but is now turned over to the homeowners.

Sad to say, they have to protest to high heavens, and Empire East only conceeded when the lawyers of these homeowners marched to their offices.

And to think, that this project is not even low cost!:ohno: So for the investors here, be sure to look at, not only your units but the whole vicinity of your buildings. You will be the one to suffer this consequence..in whatever way.

Good luck!

thanks boolateh,i appreciate it.hopefully it wont happen to us.thanks again for the latest update.. lol i bought 2 combined units at fordham 12a building.
what i like about this project is i can have bigger space for a cheap price.

usual yata yun sa empire east kasi ive been to california garden square ganun din, alang tiles ang common hallway

Hi Fellow unit owners,

Good to finally know that there is forum here for unit owners at Cambridge Village. I bought mine almost 3 years ago at Cluster 1 unit 1C. I t was turned over to me early last year and I had designed by my designer friend here in Los Angeles, Ca. He was actually featured at TFC Balitang America as one of the leading Filipino Interior Designers here in the states. Among the stars he designed for were Quincy Jones, Oscar dela Joya, Opra's room, etc. My condo was the first project he did here in the Philippines and I am so honored. I had my unit blessing last January 2007.

I stayed there for 3 weeks and personally supervised the project along with my friend. I am so happy with the result. It is 90 % complete since i had a problem with the contractor who was my uncle. I actually used the pool side for the party. The admin were so accomodating and helpful. The security guards were great too. I feel really secured inside. I was one of the 50 residents that moved in so far.

I will post pictures taken of my condo unit. Hope to meet you guys when i go back home in December this year and planning to host another party at Cambridge Village. BTW i bought a 1 bedroom unit first floor.
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wow big time ang id mo. wonder how much would he charge kung hindi nya friend ang magpapa-design?

congrats on your unit btw

Hi Fellow unit owners,

Good to finally know that there is forum here for unit owners at Cambridge Village. I bought mine almost 3 years ago at Cluster 1 unit 1C. I t was turned over to me early last year and I had designed by my designer friend here in Los Angeles, Ca. He was actually featured at TFC Balitang America as one of the leading Filipino Interior Designers here in the states. Among the stars he designed for were Quincy Jones, Oscar dela Joya, Opra's room, etc. My condo was the first project he did here in the Philippines and I am so honored. I had my unit blessing last January 2007.

I stayed there for 3 weeks and personally supervised the project along with my friend. I am so happy with the result. It is 90 % complete since i had a problem with the contractor who was my uncle. I actually used the pool side for the party. The admin were so accomodating and helpful. The security guards were great too. I feel really secured inside. I was one of the 50 residents that moved in so far.

I will post pictures taken of my condo unit. Hope to meet you guys when i go back home in December this year and planning to host another party at Cambridge Village. BTW i bought a 1 bedroom unit first floor.
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welcome to ssc james,i am at 14a building fordham cluster,i acquired 2 combined units.what was your impression of the location?

Hi guys,

Thanks again for your warm welcome. My friend charges really expensive. You have to remember he is based here in LA. He has to fly to Manila to see your place and work with you, that means including in his fee is his round trip flight business class. I was just lucky that he was there in Manila at the same time. I like the new clusters and i wished I had bought the combined units since its so Cheap. I have a unit at California Garden Square also at the new building Hennessy on the 14th floor facing Makati Skyline. That cost me the same as on you guy's combined condo. I will go back home in December to enjoy my place and vacation. Hope to meet you guys someday.

BTW, did you guys heard what had happened yesterday at our condo? A massacre at Cambridge Village. A security guard ran amock and killed three people, a fellow security guard, construction worker and a resident. I hope it wont affect our condo's value.

James Bon

Does anyone know how can i post my pictures here?

Does anyone know how can i post my pictures here?
where did you learn that cambridge village news?
open photobucket and create your own adress,and copy your pictures from your cameras,or computers and place them to address you created the photobucket will tell how.posting your pictures here in ssc,when you preview your post you'll see those menus up and press the box with mountain image then a box will appear on top,copy paste the url of the images from photobuckets you want to post,(they are shown under the images)and paste them at the box,press the submit reply at the box below and your pictures on the pages.good luck

Here's the link for the condo....I apologize for the mess since I took the photo on the way to the airport going back to LA.




http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jmsrn70/album?.dir=/dfda&.src=ph[/IMG]

where did you learn that cambridge village news?
open photobucket and create your own adress,and copy your pictures from your cameras,or computers and place them to address you created the photobucket will tell how.posting your pictures here in ssc,when you preview your post you'll see those menus up and press the box with mountain image then a box will appear on top,copy paste the url of the images from photobuckets you want to post,(they are shown under the images)and paste them at the box,press the submit reply at the box below and your pictures on the pages.good luck


Hi there,

i actually watched it this morning at Unang hirit from GMA Pinoy TV. It's a bummer.

it is quite unfortunate and sad. kawawa naman yung resident, aiming for a better and peaceful life in a gated community. :ohno: kawawa din yung guard and the construction worker, trying to earn a decent living and that. really sad. hopefully nga it will not affect the whole project. because such unfortunate incident can easily happen anywhere. i have a friend who also got a unit in cambridge village, nasa pinas nga sya ngayon for her wedding so she should have already heard the news. :ohno:

From ABS-CBN News.com
July 5, 2007

Guard runs amok, kills 3

Three people were killed when a security guard went on a shooting spree in Cainta, Rizal Thursday afternoon, ABS-CBN News reported.

Using his service shotgun, Dennis Devina of Cambridge Village opened fire at those near him around 5 p.m. The village is located on Floodway East Bank Road.

Security guard Rengie Guanzon, laborer Elsiver Bungabong and prospective unit buyer Arnold de Guia were killed instantly.

Senior Superintendent Freddie Panen, Rizal provincial police chief, said Devina had complained of hunger to fellow guards before he opened fire.

Panen quoted investigators as saying that Devina was way beyond his duty hours and had nothing to eat for the past 48 hours.

Cainta police will have Devina undergo a psychiatric test to determine if he suffered from neurosis before running amok.

Police are set to file multiple murder charges against the suspect.

:ohno::ohno::ohno:

^^:omg: At hindi pa nakakabili, prospective buyer palang yung napatay.

^^:omg: At hindi pa nakakabili, prospective buyer palang yung napatay.

im feeling so sorry with those innocent victims
what made me more sad was he,s complaining hungry and nobody offered him
something to eat.some people dont care anymore...

^^ Nakakalungkot talaga, just because he was hungry, 3 innocent people were killed.

Bago pa naman itong Cambridge Village, may hindi na magandang nangyari.

:ohno:

... what a very sad incident:( I hope the empire east should be more strict in hiring security guards ), and security officers should be treated well, unlike what appeared in the story, imagine not eating for 48 hours [seems impossible, as there could be some place somewhere there where he could have bought food. I wonder what ignited him to do such henious crime? I hope this will not create any stain in the living condition in Cambridge Village. A tragedy in a newly opened community, disappointing and sad indeed.

^^Magutom ba naman...siguro, nawala sa sarili, kawawa din naman siya at hindi nakakain. Baka hindi pwedeng umalis sa post.

Kasalanan ng Empire East yan. Nagtitipid kumuha ng additional guards.:ohno:

Some pictures I found of Cambridge Village.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/CAMBRDIGE0017.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/CAMBRDIGE0016.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/CAMBRDIGE0017.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/CAMBRDIGE0016.jpg


My office is located at the 33rd Floor of the Tektite Village. Cambrige Village is visible from our office, on a clear weather.

Unfortunately, I have limited time to visit the actual site.

^^Magutom ba naman...siguro, nawala sa sarili, kawawa din naman siya at hindi nakakain. Baka hindi pwedeng umalis sa post.

Kasalanan ng Empire East yan. Nagtitipid kumuha ng additional guards.:ohno:

are you there in manhattan,boolateh?oh i love it although it is overhyped,our own makati is better.the only thing i like is the rockefeller center,i miss the days when i used to ride the double decker bus around manhattan.i stayed in braddock,queens.

Links to the pictures I have found of the Bare Loft Type Unit. It was contained in a site advertising the unit for rent. The ad placement, however, expired, and the link is no longer available.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/BareLoftUnitGF003.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/BareLoftUnitGF002.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/BareLoftUnitGF001.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/BareLoftUnit2F006.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/BareLoftUnit2F005.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/BareLoftUnit2F004.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/BareLoftUnitGF003.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/BareLoftUnitGF002.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/BareLoftUnitGF001.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/BareLoftUnit2F006.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/BareLoftUnit2F005.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/BareLoftUnit2F004.jpg

Some pictures I found of Cambridge Village.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/CAMBRDIGE0017.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/CAMBRDIGE0016.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/CAMBRDIGE0017.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/CAMBRDIGE0016.jpg


My office is located at the 33rd Floor of the Tektite Village. Cambrige Village is visible from our office, on a clear weather.

Unfortunately, I have limited time to visit the actual site.
it looks not bad,
thanks enrico,for sharing us those images,i read that you are also a future tenant at cambridge.

Link to the project layout of Cambridge Vilage

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/emp_holdings_cambridge_projmap.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/emp_holdings_cambridge_projmap.jpg

Whew...finished.

one thing i dont like is the parking which is far from my units,i hope empire east will provide also parking near the phase 2.the proposed parking is at the back of 17 and 19 buildings which is phase 3 already.

I bought a unit at Cluster 19, which was promised to be completed by June 2008. I am quite sure that they will not meet the June 2008 deadline.

From what I have read in this site, turn over of some units located Phase 1 was only completed last January 2007. Turnover of units for Phase 1 started in March 2005, sometime when I visited the area for reservation and occular inspection.

Anyway, the pro forma contract of Empire East promises the turnover of the unit within 3 years, and provides for an additional 1 year allowance.

Based on the Megaworld Websire, the Commercial Parking Building / Space has been designated at the southermost portion of the village.

The area behind Phase 3 consists of transformer vaults, and a proposed playground.

Have they changed the layout?

Link to the Site Layout.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/Cambridge027.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/Cambridge027.jpg

I bought a unit at Cluster 19, which was promised to be completed by June 2008. I am quite sure that they will not meet the June 2008 deadline.

From what I have read in this site, turn over of some units located Phase 1 was only completed last January 2007. Turnover of units for Phase 1 started in March 2005, sometime when I visited the area for reservation and occular inspection.

Anyway, the pro forma contract of Empire East promises the turnover of the unit within 3 years, and provides for an additional 1 year allowance.

cluster 19 is at phase 3,i assumed that the turnover of my unit which is on phase 2 is earlier.

Found a picture of the latest layout of Cambridge Village. I have read somewhere in the net, that they are planning to develop Phase 5. I guess this layout will change.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/cambridge-site.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/cambridge-site.jpg

The following disclosure have been made by Empire East in its report to the Philippine Stock Exchange and the SEC regarding the status of its projects:

“The Cambridge Village, a project consisting of about 3,900 units is 68% complete. Pile driving work for Clusters 1 to 19 has been completed including the land development for Clusters 1 to 4. Turn-over of these clusters started early 2006. For Clusters 5 to 8, finishing works have been mobilized. For Clusters 16 to 19, concreting and foundation works have started. Loft type units located in Clusters 21 to 25 have been offered for sale while atrium type units in Clusters 26 to 28 have been introduced. As of December 2006, 72% of the total Cambridge Village units have been sold and almost 200 units have been turned over and accepted.”

Link to the complete report is as follows:
http://www.pse.org.ph/html/ListedCompanies/pdf/2007/ELI_D20IS_05162007.pdf

Thanks Mr. Camara for posting those pics:) My unit is a loft-type [cluster 17 2-J]and I wonder if what I read in one of the adverts, that a provision of a small/toilet is available in the first floor is true or not? [being in the design the bath/toilet is in the second floor]?? anyone could share information about this? thanks.

im feeling so sorry with those innocent victims
what made me more sad was he,s complaining hungry and nobody offered him
something to eat.some people dont care anymore...

So sad. Yung ex-BF ko nga eh, ang bait bait sa mga guards, minsan ibinibili pa nya ng pagkain ang security personnel ng condo nya (di naman ako nagseselos kasi wala namang gwapong guard sa condo nya, buti na lang! :D ). I hope other condo unit owners would do the same, and also offer the same level of kindness to those people, treat them like friends, at least have a short conversation with them if you have time, and try to remove the barrier between you and them by not making them feel like you are "masters" that they have to serve, they actually deserve even more than that for keeping your condo safe secure.

Thanks Mr. Camara for posting those pics:) My unit is a loft-type [cluster 17 2-J]and I wonder if what I read in one of the adverts, that a provision of a small/toilet is available in the first floor is true or not? [being in the design the bath/toilet is in the second floor]?? anyone could share information about this? thanks.

Some Loft Model Units incorporates in its design a provision for a washing machine under the stairs. I guess this is what they intend to be the provision for small toilet. However, the specs for the Loft Unit only gives provision for 1 toilet.

I do not know if Empire East will allow unit owners to convert the area under the stairs into a "small toilet", since there is no plumbing infrastructure under the stair area.

Incidentally, do you have any idea on the construction bond required by Empire East. The Contract I signed requires the unit owner to post a construction bond before any renovation or improvement is made. The contract fixes the bond at PHP100,000, but an agent advised that the bond will depend on the renovation to made.

The contract fixes the bond at PHP100,000, but an agent advised that the bond will depend on the renovation to made.

That's a huge bond for a condo unit.:bash: Hindi naman house sa freestanding lot ang gagawin. The most you can do to your unit is have it interior decorated or have some partitions done. The bond is too much IMHO.

Ang laki pala ng project na ito.:nuts:

Any actual pictures of finished units from homeowners here??

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/cambridge-site.jpg

Some Loft Model Units incorporates in its design a provision for a washing machine under the stairs. I guess this is what they intend to be the provision for small toilet. However, the specs for the Loft Unit only gives provision for 1 toilet.

I do not know if Empire East will allow unit owners to convert the area under the stairs into a "small toilet", since there is no plumbing infrastructure under the stair area.

Incidentally, do you have any idea on the construction bond required by Empire East. The Contract I signed requires the unit owner to post a construction bond before any renovation or improvement is made. The contract fixes the bond at PHP100,000, but an agent advised that the bond will depend on the renovation to made.

Thanks again for the respond. Yes, I am aware, it is stated in the Contract to Buy and Sell Article 1-c [but refundable upon completion of the work less damage if any].

I think Mr. James can orient us about this bond, as he already had done his interior design works in his flat.

http://www.freewebs.com/gloryby/lofttypeunit.htm

this is the link where it was advertised that there is a provision for extra bath/toilet.

http://www.freewebs.com/gloryby/lofttypeunit.htm

this is the link where it was advertised that there is a provision for extra bath/toilet.

Maybe the administrator of the site is trying her darn best to make a sale. It is quite difficult (though not impossible) to have an extra bath / toilet in the ground floor, since the area of the ground floor is 23 square meters.

Your interior designer, however, will have a lot of thinking to do, to fit a living area, dining area, kitchen, the sleeping den (proposed in the model unit) and an extra bath in the ground floor.

http://www.freewebs.com/gloryby/lofttypeunit.htm

this is the link where it was advertised that there is a provision for extra bath/toilet.

The pictures of the Loft Type MODEL UNIT (Ground Floor) were captured from the Megaworld Website. No provision for an extra bath has been installed.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/LoftModelUnit001.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/LoftModelUnit001.jpg

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That's a huge bond for a condo unit.:bash: Hindi naman house sa freestanding lot ang gagawin. The most you can do to your unit is have it interior decorated or have some partitions done. The bond is too much IMHO.

Malaki ang bond considering the actual value of the unit. However, refundable ang bond.

My agent advised that if the renovation will consist of simple painting or cabinet installation, the bond might not be required.

If the renovation will require any change in the tiling, partitioning and other major renovations, a refundable bond will be required.

My agent mentioned that a Manager in Empire East posted only a PHP40,000 Bond for the unit in California Garden Square. I am not sure if the bond mentioned in the Contract is fixed or not.

Maybe the administrator of the site is trying her darn best to make a sale. It is quite difficult (though not impossible) to have an extra bath / toilet in the ground floor, since the area of the ground floor is 23 square meters.

Your interior designer, however, will have a lot of thinking to do, to fit a living area, dining area, kitchen, the sleeping den (proposed in the model unit) and an extra bath in the ground floor.

Thanks for the pictures, I also have seen the model when I went there the first time, and I really like the loft-type. I guess you are right, same what my interior designer friend here in Dubai said, it would be quite difficult to put additional bath/toilet downstair.
I hope they will really be able to turn over the units as they pojected December 2008.
I would appreciate if any news about the parking area will be shared in this forum.

Hi people! I also got a unit in Cambridge. It was my brother who recommended this place for me to get a unit there. When I went on vacation and visited the place, I've instantly appreciate and love the community. It's like you're ry far from the hustles of the city.

ibang kaso lang paglabas mo ng gate, hehehe, dapat talaga may sasakyan ka, lalo na sa gabi.

well, i hope the municipality of Cainta can do something on that road, perhaps they can widen it, and I hope other developers will see the beauty of that place along the manggahan floodway, so refreshing!

btw, thanx Bicolana for replying on my pm.

:)

Thanks for the pictures, I also have seen the model when I went there the first time, and I really like the loft-type. I guess you are right, same what my interior designer friend here in Dubai said, it would be quite difficult to put additional bath/toilet downstair.
I hope they will really be able to turn over the units as they pojected December 2008.
I would appreciate if any news about the parking area will be shared in this forum.

Civil Works for Cluster 16 has been completed. I guess they started sometime in February 2007. The facade is still unfinished to date. It may take additional time, however, to complete electrical, plumbing and the interior finishing.

I am not sure if the construction of Cluster 17 will be next. Will have to wait a couple of months to be sure, since the rainy season in the Philippines have started.

Hi people! I also got a unit in Cambridge. It was my brother who recommended this place for me to get a unit there. When I went on vacation and visited the place, I've instantly appreciate and love the community. It's like you're ry far from the hustles of the city.

ibang kaso lang paglabas mo ng gate, hehehe, dapat talaga may sasakyan ka, lalo na sa gabi.

well, i hope the municipality of Cainta can do something on that road, perhaps they can widen it, and I hope other developers will see the beauty of that place along the manggahan floodway, so refreshing!

btw, thanx Bicolana for replying on my pm.

:)

You are welcome:)

Civil Works for Cluster 16 has been completed. I guess they started sometime in February 2007. The facade is still unfinished to date. It may take additional time, however, to complete electrical, plumbing and the interior finishing.

I am not sure if the construction of Cluster 17 will be next. Will have to wait a couple of months to be sure, since the rainy season in the Philippines have started.


Thanks for the update with the works they are doing in Cambridge community. I guess they will be able to turn over the units as they have promised. You have been such a big help to all of us [being out of the country] by sharing to us factual information about the place.

im just curious whether the roads at cambridge are exclusive for homeowners
only or are open for private cars to use them.

im just curious whether the roads at cambridge are exclusive for homeowners
only or are open for private cars to use them.

It does not appear that Cambridge Village is located along a national road or in any significant intersection. Village however has 3 exit points, the frist going to the East Bank Road, the second going to the Rizal Technopark, and the third to Home Ville Subdivision and other surrounding subdivisions.

The primary road near Cambridge Village is the East Bank Road, where vehicles pass from Binangonan going to Pasig / Mandaluyong. As such, there appears no reason for the municipality of Cainta to open the Village for public access to the East Bank Road.

The Municipality of Cainta is alleged to be planning to widen east bank road from a 2 lane road to a 4 lane road, to accommodate buses going to Binangonan. I am not aware if the road widening project has started. A detailed map of Cambridge Village may be found at: http://wikimapia.org/659372/. The map, however, is not updated.
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I have seen a picture of the “shuttle bus” in Cambridge. The link is as follows: http://zerodpcondo.tripod.com/id5.html. Are you aware if the alleged shuttle service is already operational.
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hi Guys,

I paid P10,000 Bond last January when i renovated my condo unit. It consists of painting, constriction of a covering for the exposed plumbing and sunken lights, electrical rewiring, and construction of closets and kitchen cabinets. I have posted my photos of the finish product. They did return my bond right away after the ocular inspection of the project by the Admin guy.

hi Guys, I paid P10,000 Bond last January when i renovated my condo unit. It consists of painting, constriction of a covering for the exposed plumbing and sunken lights, electrical rewiring, and construction of closets and kitchen cabinets. I have posted my photos of the finish product. They did return my bond right away after the ocular inspection of the project by the Admin guy.

^^ That's more reasonable!

hi Guys,

I paid P10,000 Bond last January when i renovated my condo unit. It consists of painting, constriction of a covering for the exposed plumbing and sunken lights, electrical rewiring, and construction of closets and kitchen cabinets. I have posted my photos of the finish product. They did return my bond right away after the ocular inspection of the project by the Admin guy.

Thanks for the info.

Saw the pictures of your unit. It looks great.

The sofa seems huge. Did your movers encounter any problem fitting the sofa in the elevator?

Thanks for the info.

Saw the pictures of your unit. It looks great.

The sofa seems huge. Did your movers encounter any problem fitting the sofa in the elevator?

i bought 2 combined units GH-5 in 14a cluster,in their combined layout
the only thing i dont like is the location of main door,is it possible to relocate
it cause it obstructs the living area and i want to maximize the use of space.

i bought 2 combined units GH-5 in 14a cluster,in their combined layout
the only thing i dont like is the location of main door,is it possible to relocate
it cause it obstructs the living area and i want to maximize the use of space.

The Condominium Association usually requires that unit owners follow a common design or layout for common areas and areas visible to the public. While the unit owner is free to renovate the interior of the unit, he cannot change the layout of exterior windows and areas visible from the common hallway, including the front door. Some Condo Association even go to extremes, requiring that unit owners have the same color of curtains in windows visible from the outside of the building.

Your problem appears unique, since you bought a combined unit. I guess you can talk with empire east regarding your suggested layout, assuming that the unit is not yet finished. However, once the unit is completed, it may be more difficult to adopt your suggested design.

in some condo, you can't even put a door mat outside your door, can't change the door knobs, or it has to be silver only with the same design, same with the 2nd lock, etc... cause your changing the hallway looks by doing that.

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this is the layout of the combined units.there are 2 doors if i retain both
as single units.i want now the door on the kitchen side to be the main door and close the one in the living area.

talk to your developer. who knows, they might give in... dadalawa lang naman kayong potential combined units sa magkabilang dulo at natatakpan pa ng elevators sa gitna, di na siguro masyadong issue yung symmetry...

this is the layout of the combined units.there are 2 doors if i retain both
as single units.i want now the door on the kitchen side to be the main door and close the one in the living area.

Assuming that structural works for Cluster 14a is complete, there might be no problem if you decide to install the additional in your unit, after the turn over of your unit. Of course, you will have to shoulder all costs for the installation of the additional door. The design and scale of the doors must be similar to the rest of the doors in the building.

I suggest that you contact your agent to assist you. Unfortunately, my agent had already resigned from Empire East.

hi Guys,

I paid P10,000 Bond last January when i renovated my condo unit. It consists of painting, constriction of a covering for the exposed plumbing and sunken lights, electrical rewiring, and construction of closets and kitchen cabinets. I have posted my photos of the finish product. They did return my bond right away after the ocular inspection of the project by the Admin guy.

Thanks for the pics of your new unit, nice interior design.:)

bat ako di ko makita yung pics?

bat ako di ko makita yung pics?

Try this link [ i saw the pics of James unit thru this link ]

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jmsrn70/album?.dir=/dfda&.src=ph

thx! nakita ko din. :) ang ganda, very nice design. the mirrors, lighting, dark wood, very elegant... :cheers:

thx! nakita ko din. :) ang ganda, very nice design. the mirrors, lighting, dark wood, very elegant... :cheers:

nice,elegant,obviously done by a professional designer,dark color is in mode now and its a warm color i prefer lighter color like beech to match the
specified vinyl flooring.the wall is white and my appliances are all made of stainless.accessories are from ikea.

Thank you guys. My friend who is a professional designer designed it for me while we were on vacation in Manila last January. He is a famous designer in Los angeles. He was even featured at Balitang America. You can google his name Gilbert Canlas to see his work. It cost $3000, everything, including the appliances and furniture. I bought the LCD TV here in LA.

Hey Novo Ecijano, Are you in the states? If you are where u at? Were you originally from Nueva Ecija? coz my mom is from there also.


James

Thank you guys. My friend who is a professional designer designed it for me while we were on vacation in Manila last January. He is a famous designer in Los angeles. He was even featured at Balitang America. You can google his name Gilbert Canlas to see his work. It cost $3000, everything, including the appliances and furniture. I bought the LCD TV here in LA.

Hey Novo Ecijano, Are you in the states? If you are where u at? Were you originally from Nueva Ecija? coz my mom is from there also.


James

i like the interior of your unit and its cheap for $3000(136,000pesos)including furnishings.good design should not be expensive and that applies to your unit.
papunta punta lang ako diyan sa queens,new york for vacation,taga nueva ecija ako.i am working into architectural/interior office here in kuwait.

Thank you guys. My friend who is a professional designer designed it for me while we were on vacation in Manila last January. He is a famous designer in Los angeles. He was even featured at Balitang America. You can google his name Gilbert Canlas to see his work. It cost $3000, everything, including the appliances and furniture. I bought the LCD TV here in LA.

Hey Novo Ecijano, Are you in the states? If you are where u at? Were you originally from Nueva Ecija? coz my mom is from there also.


James

The rates of Gilbert Canlas is reasonable.

In the Philippines, Interior Designers usually charge from PHP500 to PHP1000 per square meter as design fee. This excludes the cost for labor, materials, appliances and accessory.

I have talked to a "Student Designer". She advised that a very basic design will cost at least PHP150,000. Of said amount, PHP20,000 will be for the design fee, PHP50,000 will be for the appliance, PHP60,000 will be for renovation / repair, and PHP20,000 will be for the accessories. The amount excludes costs for bonds and permits required.

A professional designer will definitely charge more.

Mayor’s P1-B flyover project seen to ease traffic on Ortigas Ave.



By DANNY JUNCO

ANTIPOLO CITY — New Antipolo Mayor Victor Sumulong has announced his plan to construct a R1-billion flyover project which would ease the traffic congestion on Ortigas Ave. from the Cainta Junction to Rosario, Pasig City.


The plan is also intended to ease the vehicular traffic on Sumulong Highway to Cubao, Quezon City and vice versa.

The plan, Mayor Sumulong said, was conceptualized while he was still the congressman of the 2nd district of Antipolo City.

Sumulong said that this is one of his priority projects that are intended to attract foreign or local investors to invest not only in the city but also in the entire Calabarazon Region.

"The traffic problem in this region has been there for the past decades and this has delayed progress and development," the mayor said.

The heavy traffic in Cainta, which is the gateway to Rizal, has discouraged local and foreign investors to locate their plants in the province.

They said that heavy traffic would eat much of the time of the workers for traveling from their residence to their place of work.

Karl Frankenberger, a Filipino-German national who live in Cainta, shared the observation of Mayor Sumulong, saying that it takes two to three hours to travel by jeepney or bus from Junction to the Ortigas commercial complex in Pasig City during the so-called rush hours.

"This problem is also true at the stretch from Junction to Sta. Lucia, and I hope the national and local governments will do something to solve the traffic mess," Frankenberger said.

To prove his point, he cited President Arroyo’s experience when she and her entourage went to Antipolo City passing through Rosario and Cainta Junction.

It was reported that the President called the attention of then Rizal Gov. Casimiro Ynares Jr. and Cainta Mayor Ramon Ilagan to the traffic mess.

The cause of the traffic mess in Cainta is that the national road is so narrow that only two cars can be accommodated at a time, and if a vehicle stops due to some defects, the whole length of the road would be clogged with vehicles.

Thank you guys. My friend who is a professional designer designed it for me while we were on vacation in Manila last January. He is a famous designer in Los angeles. He was even featured at Balitang America. You can google his name Gilbert Canlas to see his work. It cost $3000, everything, including the appliances and furniture. I bought the LCD TV here in LA.

Hey Novo Ecijano, Are you in the states? If you are where u at? Were you originally from Nueva Ecija? coz my mom is from there also.


James

Baka naman itong price ni James ay presyong kaibigan, kasi sa running rate talaga ngayon ok na ang price mentioned. Sana naman if our time will come to ID our unit puwede rin kaming mag-avail ng service ni Gilbert Canlas :) with the same price:)

OFWs duped into buying unfinished condos



Overseas Filipino workers are always being warned to be wary of investing their hard-earned money– but some of them still managed to be duped of their hard-earned savings.

Bandila had earlier reported that those gypped into buying condominiums at Torre Venezia in Quezon City complained because they did not benefit from the purchase.

The property on which the tower stood was mortgaged and the construction had not even been finished.

Ana (not her real name), a nurse based in Europe had already spent more than P500,000 for a condominium unit in Torre Venezia. Yet she was unaware that charges were hurled between the owner-developers and the brokers of the condominium making the legality of her purchase uncertain.

"Pinag-hirapan namin yung pera wala naman palang mangyayari," she said. (I worked hard to earn that money, all for naught.) She, however, is ashamed to admit to anyone that her money has gone.

The Gonong couple, both medical doctors, are in the same boat.

Despite having spent thousands, they cannot make use of the condominium they supposedly bought.

"Sabi sa amin, dalawang taon lang daw tapos na pero tatlong taon na hindi pa tapos, kasi may kaso pala hindi sila puwedeng magbenta ng units according to HLURB (Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board)," they said. (They told us we could move in in two years, that it would be finished by then. But it is now three years and we found out they cannot sell units because there is a pending case against them.)
Worse, they discovered that the HLURB has an order to the owner-developer to desist from selling the unsold condominiums.

Director Jesse Obligacion of the HLURB admitted they banned the sale of unsold units until the cases revolving around the status of the property have been resolved.

"Matagal na naming inisyu yung cease and desist order na yan, hindi na muna dapat silang magbenta," Obligacion said. (We filed a cease and desist order a long time ago – they shouldn’t sell any more.)

The HLURB encouraged those with complaints against the developer to file complaints with them.

But the problem of the nurse and the Gonong couple is how to recover the funds when they are not even based in the Philippines.

Atty. Gilbert Coronel, who represented the management of Torre Venezia promised that everything would be completed before the end of the year. In fact, they showed an ABS-CBN television crew some units which had been finished and were ready for occupancy.

Coronel said those who bought units therefore had nothing to worry about.

However, Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez interfered in the case having received many complaints from OFWs.

According to Coronel, “mare-resolve na yung kaso sa korte, matalo man si Guinhawa (the owner), babayaran lang niya yung kailangang bayaran tapos tuloy, tuloy na ito...by the end of the year tapos na ito, kaya walang dapat ikabahala yung mga buyers.” (The case against Torre Venezia will be resolved and even if Guinhawa loses, he will just pay what needs to be paid back. This will be finished before the year ends so the buyers shouldn’t worry.)

To allay the buyers, Gonzalez invited them and the developers and agents to a dialogue on the condominium in question.

Luis Serquina of the Philippine Association of Realtor Boards said the brokers are also involved in the problem of the suspended construction of Torre Venezia although its condominium units had been paid for.

"Ang isang developer kahit hindi makabenta yan kaya nilang tapusin kung para sa ano (construction). Yung pera na nangagaling sa client is only to augment yung construction fund. Hindi yung parang yon ang main source ng ano (construction funds), at kung mahina hindi pumapasok ang benta humihina din yung construction mo,” Serquina said. (Even though a developer cannot sell his condominiums, he can finish the construction. The money from the client is really only to augment the construction fund and is not the main source of construction funds so that if the sale of the condominiums is slow, the construction also slows down.)

Serquina then gave several tips to condominium buyers.

He said prospective buyers should check the track record of the developer, get to know the broker or the realtor selling the unit, and run after developers if the construction slowed down.

Baka naman itong price ni James ay presyong kaibigan, kasi sa running rate talaga ngayon ok na ang price mentioned. Sana naman if our time will come to ID our unit puwede rin kaming mag-avail ng service ni Gilbert Canlas :) with the same price:)


Hi Bicolana,

Actually , wala akong binayad sa kanya since he was a friend because I cant afford his price. He is LA based and my condo was his first project sa Philippines. Pinakiusapan ko lang. If you actually watch Balitang America, they showed some of his projects sa states and internationally, and his Hollywood celebrity clients, hence, cant afford his fee. My uncle was the contractor of the project, but I wont recommend him since I had a problem with his work with my unit which I end up supervising my self. Anyways it was a long story. Im glad its done.

Hi Bicolana,

Actually , wala akong binayad sa kanya since he was a friend because I cant afford his price. He is LA based and my condo was his first project sa Philippines. Pinakiusapan ko lang. If you actually watch Balitang America, they showed some of his projects sa states and internationally, and his Hollywood celebrity clients, hence, cant afford his fee. My uncle was the contractor of the project, but I wont recommend him since I had a problem with his work with my unit which I end up supervising my self. Anyways it was a long story. Im glad its done.

bicolana,kung gusto mo ako na lang ang mag design ng unit mo for free.
nasa architectural firm ako at may kaunting alam sa interior.]
if you are interested...

bicolana,kung gusto mo ako na lang ang mag design ng unit mo for free.
nasa architectural firm ako at may kaunting alam sa interior.]
if you are interested...

Hi! Novo Ecijano,

Thank you. It is very generous of you to offer :). Matagal pa naman, in case malapit na na rin ako mag ID, I will take into consideration your offer :)

By the way, kababayan din kita my father from Nueva Ecija
Again, thanks!

Is anyone in the forum a “feng shui” believer?

According to the “East – West System” of Feng Shui, there are 4 lucky and 4 unlucky directions, which are determined depending on where your house is facing.

The first thing that one must do to apply this system is to determine the Facing Direction. The “facing direction” is usually the front door, or the area where most activity occurs. For example, if your front door is located in the south but a busy street is located in the north, the north will be the facing direction and not the south.

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AUSPICIOUS DIRECTIONS

1. Sheng Chi (The breath of Life) Energy which attracts prosperity vitality respectability and reputation. A good location for your front door. The best magnetic direction. Locate your work desk in your office or study to face this direction and strive to face this direction when conducting or doing anything important e.g. planning interview business negotiation.

2. Tien Yi (Heavenly Doctor) Direction fosters good health patience confidence. A good position to place your stove. The best direction for the bed head to point when locating beds if health is the goal. The head’s crown should point to this direction when lying down).

3. Yan Nian (longevity and relationships) Direction enhances the quality relationships promotes longevity and self sufficiency. A good palace for the master bedroom. For those in human resources or networking the direction to face when working at one's desk.

4. Fu Wei (overall harmony peace and stability) Direction brings about peace. A good site for an altar. A good direction for meditation and for very young children to face or to sleep with their head pointing to this direction when they are lying down. If you are into self development this is the direction where your bed head should be.

INAUSPICIOUS DIRECTIONS

5. Ho Hai (Obstacles and mishaps) The least harmful. Known to lead to all kinds of intermittent difficulty and frustration. Persons under this influence may tire easily and feel insecure.

6. Wu Kwei (Five Ghosts) Energy generates mischief that leads to fire loss of income and burglary. It also causes quarrels and misunderstanding at home and at work. Avoid placing the stove here or cures will have to be implemented.

7. Lui Sha (Six Killings) Direction represents scandals missed opportunities legal entanglements and illnesses. Persons may experience fitful sleep lack of focus lethargy in their everyday being and may even become alcoholic. A bathroom or storeroom placed in this sector will suppress its negative effects.

8. Chueh Ming (Disaster) The MOST harmful and dangerous direction. This energy can cause poor finance and unproductive career. Persons under this influence can experience difficulties in every endeavour and can cause depression mental illness accidents and suicidal feelings. Every care should be taken to avoid facing this direction.

[QUOTE=Enrico_Camara;14494284]Is anyone in the forum a “feng shui” believer?


thaks enrico, i have no idea about feng shui and its effectivity.this is a chinese belief and not all people apply this in planning a house.i know even some prominent people are consulting this belief even in putting up business.

I hope we can get some updates/photos about the on-going works at Cambridge. Anyone can share any information???? thanks!

I hope we can get some updates/photos about the on-going works at Cambridge. Anyone can share any information???? thanks!

anybody out there in the philippines who could give us updated photos.
we have no idea what's going on.

anybody out there in the philippines who could give us updated photos.
we have no idea what's going on.

The rainy season in the Philippines has started, and construction is usually hampered by the rains. Construction activities usually resumes after the rainy season, sometime in November.

As far as I can see, that is from the 33F of the Tektite Tower, civil works for Cluster 17 and Cluster 19 has not yet started.

Civil Works for Cluster 16 and Cluster 18 appears almost complete. The structures are not yet painted and the roofing has yet to cap the structures.

Hopefully, I can arrange for a visit once construction for Cluster 19 has started.

The rainy season in the Philippines has started, and construction is usually hampered by the rains. Construction activities usually resumes after the rainy season, sometime in November.

As far as I can see, that is from the 33F of the Tektite Tower, civil works for Cluster 17 and Cluster 19 has not yet started.

Civil Works for Cluster 16 and Cluster 18 appears almost complete. The structures are not yet painted and the roofing has yet to cap the structures.

Hopefully, I can arrange for a visit once construction for Cluster 19 has started.


Hi Mr. Camara:)
Thanks, we look forward for some news about the on going construction, mine is in cluster 17, hope to get some update.

Hi! I'm new to this forum. I have my unit at cluster 21. Since it's already a rainy season, I'm juz wondering if nagbabaha from Cambridge going to Shaw Boulevard? Bothered lang kc ako, baka kc bahain sa mga daanan or baka sa mismong Cambridge?

Some pictures from my friend Ricky...at Cluster 5, G/F loft unit, tons of pics for your viewing pleasure.

Cluster 1-4 are the 2 buildings on the left, and Cluster 5 is on the right (taken between site of cluster 22 and 24):
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Great view from the living room area...
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...and from the bedroom...
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..you can see the pool too!
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From the pool area looking at the unit at the ground floor. The unit has a view of the pool and the clubhouse..
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..when you enter the front door...
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...to the right is the kitchen area...
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...up the stairs to the left...
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...from the bedroom...
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...outside the bedroom is the bathroom at the left...
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..look down, and you can see the kitchen...
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...under the stairs washing area...
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...now covered with a door to hide the washing machine...
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Now isn't this a nice unit? Para kang nasa resort everyday!!
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Cornice, pin lights and repainting done, ready for occupany.
And guess what? This 40sqm prime unit is available for those interested!! :banana:PM me today!

P.S.
are you there in manhattan,boolateh?oh i love it although it is overhyped,our own makati is better.the only thing i like is the rockefeller center,i miss the days when i used to ride the double decker bus around manhattan.i stayed in braddock,queens.
I'm in Manila now since May, sorry to have not seen your post earlier novo ecijano. Yes, I love Manhattan, I live there at the Hell's Kitchen, and sometimes stay with friends at New Jersey just to get out of busy Manhattan. But nothing beats Manila, ang ganda dito. Pati malls dito, mas maganda. Makati, Ortigas, FBGC, etc...ang ganda dito, and mas okey ang pinoy talaga.

i agree. when i had my vacation sa New York last year, i stayed there for a month. masaya, pero mas masaya pa rin pinas hehe. but i love broadway, the shows are great. nakakapulubi lang kasi ang mamahal haha.

my conclusion, masaya magbakasyon sa ibang bansa (new york in particular) but nothing beats living in your own country. masaya pa rin dito.

thanks for the pictures boolateh,
ok naman pala ang cambridge,it reminds of another empire east project the cgs.although wala sa picture ang 14a cluster where my unit is.amenities wise
is better than pioneer woodlands,the only thing it has is a small pool and no clubhouse at all.

thanks for the pictures boolateh,
ok naman pala ang cambridge,it reminds of another empire east project the cgs.although wala sa picture ang 14a cluster where my unit is...

^^Hi novo ecijano, will try to take pictures of your cluster and other buildings once I get to visit the site.

thanks in advance boolateh,

i hope they change the color of fordham clusters,masyadong colorful, baka akala ng iba ay project ito ng gawad kalinga.

cambridge school

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1286/1157132264_5e94dff2da_s.jpghas this been built?

bago lang po ako sa forum at nagpapasalamat sa mga nagbahagi ng impormasyon at larawan.may unit po ako sa cluster6 unit e and f(combined loft type)1st floor. sa nagnanais po na magdagdag ng unit o di kaya ay may kapamilya o kaibigan na nagnanais din pong makabili sa cambridge open po ang unit ko for resale.ang unit ko rin po ay ready for inspection and turnover.sa karagdagang impormasyon email po nyo ako sa gmillare_19@yahoo.com.ph salamat po.

thanks in advance boolateh,

i hope they change the color of fordham clusters,masyadong colorful, baka akala ng iba ay project ito ng gawad kalinga.

:lol: The theme yata is "tropical resort" kaya ganun...

Got some pics too from a recent visit but it's not on this pc... I'll post them later when I get home. The agent told me the developer is now in the works for an alternative way through the subdivision on the eastern side.

Some pix... We went there October 5th with my family. The area was pleasantly breezy. It made us feel we were suddenly out of the city. The eastern side faces the mountains of Antipolo and since a subdivision with low level houses was built adjacent to the eastern side, views from our future 8th level unit would be unobstructed.

The broker said there would be 30 towers all in all and additonal amenities would be built with Phase 4 to accommodate the needs of the community.

The club house...
Beside it is Tower 5...
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The pool...

Behind it is Tower 6...
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The library...
Not much yet. I didn't see a single book.
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The mini theater...
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Towers 8, 9 and 10
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Towers 1 and 3
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The following project update has been posted in the website of Empire East:

Handover is ongoing at the Cambridge Village community project of Empire East in the Pasig-Cainta area. The 7.4-hectare project features 28 clusters in four phases. In Phase 1, turnover of condominium homes has reached the fifth and sixth level of Clusters 1 and 2, respectively. Meanwhile, turnover is at the fifth level of Clusters 3 and 4, and delivery of Clusters 5 and 6 will start by the first half of 2007. Cambridge Village features French-style twin-level and flat-type homes matched by play amenities such as a 25-meter lap pool, tennis court and a two-story clubhouse with a mini-theatre, library, karaoke and gym.

Project now 68 percent complete

Pile driving works for Clusters 1 to 19 are finished; Clusters 1,3,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 have been topped off with finishing works under way

In the pipeline are a commercial arcade and a provision for a parking building.

Source : Horizons – A Publication of Megaworld Corporation
Issued : April 2007



I have also taken pictures from my office. Hope it will help. only phase 1 and phase 3 can be seen from my office.

Apologies for the resolution. The pictures were shot from the Tektite Towers in Ortigas Center, about 5 kilometers from Cambridge. Unfortunately,

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I've saw the site today... here are my opinions:

1) Very affordable -- you get a 30sqm unit for only 800K++.
2) Nicely made, presko, nice wind, you get a view of Antipolo hills
3) There are FX shuttle taxis that take you straight to Megamall just outside the gate.
4) There is a nearby talipapa for those who want to go shopping.
5) Units are selling fast, mainly because of affordability.
6) It you are presently renting your place of residence, you might want to just purchase a unit at Cambridge Village instead, and opt for their in-house financing.

I would have preferred Citiland buildings since they are located in more strategic locations in the city proper. But, they are also about 50% more expensive compared to Cambridge Village.

For those who are interested, PM me, i can refer you to my agent.

@Enrico Camara and Icarus Rising:) thanks for the update!

hey guys just found this site today. may unit din ako sa cambridge. went there about a month ago. lapit na matapos yung tower 18. took some pics try ko upload

hey guys just found this site today. may unit din ako sa cambridge. went there about a month ago. lapit na matapos yung tower 18. took some pics try ko upload

Welcome to the forum!

I bought a unit at Tower 19 sometime March 2005. I was advised that the turn over of Tower 19 will be sometime in 2008. Incidentally, the contract requires Empire East to turn over the unit within 3 years (with 1 year extension) and upon payment of at least 30% of the contract price.

Kailan daw ang turn over ng Tower 18?

From what I have seen in from the pictures posted, turn over for Towers 1 to 4 has reached the 6th level. However, turn over in Tower 10 does not appear to have started.

Hi All, anybody can help me describe the outside vicinity of Cambridge? I am planning to get a loft-type unit in Cambridge Vill.-Fordham Park. Pls advise.:)

i would advice you visit the actual loc first before investing in anything. including here.

i would advice you visit the actual loc first before investing in anything. including here.


Thanks SuperBoy. Actually, I asked my brother already to check the site this 01Nov since its a holiday in RP. I also requested my friend to join the scheduled tripping this Saturday. Most likely, I will have more clearer info based on their feedbacks. Btw, thanks to all forumers here. All are a great help. :cheers:

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can see only x's...

Re-upload of Ikea 35sq. m. showflat. Enjoy.:)
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I hope its ok now. :)

i have friend who is giving up combined units(68m2) at cambridge with 3 bedrooms 2 baths already given 350,000 of the 2 million.anybody interested just pm me.

is there anyone i can talk to kasi i want to know if yung person na kilala ko bought a unit here.., mejo complicated situation. is there a number i could call?

is there anyone i can talk to kasi i want to know if yung person na kilala ko bought a unit here.., mejo complicated situation. is there a number i could call?

ok,i own the unit,im giving it up because i have a problem with money.im looking for somebody to continue it and claim the money that i have given already.its a 68m2 combined end units at fordham if you are interested you can call my agent beck salloman,her no. is 9193565880.i want to keep in fact
the new units that are of this size are ranging from 3million and above.

Hi All, anybody can help me describe the outside vicinity of Cambridge? I am planning to get a loft-type unit in Cambridge Vill.-Fordham Park. Pls advise.:)

if you are interested with my unit at fordham you can call my agent beck salloman,her no. is 9193565880.there are no loft type at fordham park.

http://stephenpdavid.multiply.com << my architectural & interior design samples. :)

is there anyone i can talk to kasi i want to know if yung person na kilala ko bought a unit here.., mejo complicated situation. is there a number i could call?

Hi Richard! you can call this number: 02 8678541
office of empireeast [developer of cambridge village] I deal with them directly with regards to payment and documentation regarding my unit in Cambridge, I have one loft-type in cluster 17 [on going construction I guess].

My advice to all buyers, always ask for statement of account if possible semi-annually - you can obtain it through email - email address of the person incharge is: cmu2@empire-east.com [ incharge of cluster 17 ] for general inquiries: cmu@empire-east.com

Staff are polite and very helpful.

Hi Fellow Cambridge Kapit bahays!

Im going back home again this Dec. 19th to celebrate xmas and new year at my Unit Cluster 1-1C. Please drop by and say Hi. I was going to have a party by the pool but probably just in my Unit for family and friends. I heard there was a problem with the Interim Camdrige Housing Association regarding cable TV. I have my PLDT landline and DSL on for 1 year now and I called our cable company for Cambridge and they said they have no line there yet but Admin is already installing cable for TV, so I guess I will be dealing with that this visit. Hope to meet you guys in our Condo in 2 weeks.

James

Hi Richard! you can call this number: 02 8678541
office of empireeast [developer of cambridge village] I deal with them directly with regards to payment and documentation regarding my unit in Cambridge, I have one loft-type in cluster 17 [on going construction I guess].

My advice to all buyers, always ask for statement of account if possible semi-annually - you can obtain it through email - email address of the person incharge is: cmu2@empire-east.com [ incharge of cluster 17 ] for general inquiries: cmu@empire-east.com

Staff are polite and very helpful.

Hi Guys,

I called this number and spoke to Fe, she is incharge of the documentation of the Title of our Units. Sa bi nya meron na daw Title and buong cambridge at hinde pa nila na sasubdivide para sa mga unit owner na naka fully paid na. In other words hinde pa nila maibibigay and Transfer of Title sa owners only Certification of Full Payment lang. I remember when I was there last January 2007, Naka usap ko mismo yung mga settlers na pinaalis nila sa property and ang sabi nag uusap parin and Administration ng cambridge at mge settlers sa labas ng Property regarding sa resettling nila. I think thats the reason hinde ma pasara ng admin and bakod sa entrance ng cambridge. This really worries me and the money I invested to it. Any of you guys heard anything?

James

I visited Cambridge last October, 2007. I have a unit at cluster 21 and it's not yet built. Naka-fx lang ako so I just walked mula sa kanto papasok sa village. There were 2 guards, one from the outer gate and the other one yung sa mismong loob na ng village. The guards didn't even ask me where I was going. And I also noticed that the people from ober da bakod are still there, and open pa rin ung wall dun sa entrance ng Cambridge at padaan-daan sila dun. So mejo worried ako coz these people eh nakakalabas-pasok pala sa vicinity ng Cambridge and the guards weren't strict at all! Imagine ako nga nakapasok ng basta-basta without even asked where I was going, eh kung tutuusin unfamiliar face pa ko dun coz hindi pa ko dun nakatira. Mejo disappointing tlga coz hindi tight ang security and yun nga, may access ang mga taga-labas bcoz of that open wall.

I visited Cambridge last October, 2007. I have a unit at cluster 21 and it's not yet built. Naka-fx lang ako so I just walked mula sa kanto papasok sa village. There were 2 guards, one from the outer gate and the other one yung sa mismong loob na ng village. The guards didn't even ask me where I was going. And I also noticed that the people from ober da bakod are still there, and open pa rin ung wall dun sa entrance ng Cambridge at padaan-daan sila dun. So mejo worried ako coz these people eh nakakalabas-pasok pala sa vicinity ng Cambridge and the guards weren't strict at all! Imagine ako nga nakapasok ng basta-basta without even asked where I was going, eh kung tutuusin unfamiliar face pa ko dun coz hindi pa ko dun nakatira. Mejo disappointing tlga coz hindi tight ang security and yun nga, may access ang mga taga-labas bcoz of that open wall.


Hi there,

I know, I saw that too when i was there last. My brother and his family are now in my condo since two days ago . Nun papasok na sila hinde raw sila papayagan pumasok dahil wala daw akong notice sa kanila which is good, i thought. pero nung nagreklamo na yun aunt ko pinapasok din. Sana, tumawag na lang ang security sa unit kung may tao at expecting for them. that should have been the proper scenario sana. oh well. i'm still thinking of selling it or just keep it for rent. i will find out more since I will be there next week myself to follow my family for christmas. So neighbors say Hi naman if you see me!!!

im giving up my 68sqm. combined units at cambridge village,anybody here interested just
inform me.it has 3 bedrooms,2 baths,living,kitchen.its 4m in price payable in 15 years.ive already given 400thou. in one year.no need to pay reservation or downpayment just continue paying my monthly dues.we can negotiate the amount that i have already given.

hi everyone. does anybody has an update on cambridge? do you know when ang tentative turnover ng cluster 16 or 17? salamat

Any updates on the construction of Cambridge towers? Anong towers na ba ang currently under construction?

Any updates on the construction of Cambridge towers? Anong towers na ba ang currently under construction?

The article below has been posted in the website of Empire East (www.empire-east.com). Hope it will help. Will try to post pictures of Phase III, once the weather improves.


Work in Full Swing at Cambridge Village

On the rise in the Pasig- Cainta area is the 28-cluster Cambridge Village. The facade is finished for both Clusters 9 and 10, scheduled for handover by 2008. Concreting is at the second level of Cluster 11, while foundation works are in progress at Cluster 12. Roof framing and window installation are substantially complete for Clusters 16, 17 and 19. concreting is at the sixth level of Cluster 18. Elevator works are in the commissioning and testing stage.

Meanwhile, turnover is complete for Clusters 1 to 6. Delivery of the loft-type and twin-level French-style homes of Clusters 7 and 8 has reached the fourth and second level, respectively. Already in place are recreational and leisure amenities such as a 25-meter lap pool, tennis court and two-story clubhouse with a mini-theater, library, karaoke and gym.

Source: Horizons- A Publication of Megaworld

Issued: December 2007

Thanks for the update! Will try to visit Cambridge this weekend...

try to go ther between 11 am to7 pm grabe traffic.
and the sight is just way too ugly. upon entering palang mga squatters people nagkalat sa may gate.

try to go ther between 11 am to7 pm grabe traffic.
and the sight is just way too ugly. upon entering palang mga squatters people nagkalat sa may gate.

I went there 2 days ago. The squatters are still there, and you're right--they're scattered sa loob mismo ng gate coz the walls at the side are still open. Hindi tlga maganda tignan coz patawid-tawid sila from the left open wall to the right open wall and vice versa. Ginagawa nilang park ang vicinity ng Cambridge. Can Empire East do something about it? It doesn't really look nice, and yung guards naman parang wala lang pakialam. I'm thinking, since there's also a 2nd guard house paglampas nung main gate, bakit hindi magpagawa ang Empire East ng another gate dun, just for added security. Kasi ung main gate parang balewala na rin coz ung squatters andun na mismo sa loob. Or, if possible, lagyan ng mataas na wall sa side nung buong driveway, leaving the squatters with just a small passage lang on both sides. Sino kaya puede ma-contact sa Empire East for suggestions like these?

Hanggang loob pala may informal settlers? Weird.

hi,everyone good day!did anyone of you know when is the exactly turn over of cluster 9?as far as i know this year but what is the exact month and date?thanks god bless..

hello alam nyo po ba kung kailan ang turn over ng cluster 9?ano po kaya month ala po kasi ako idea.baka kayo po meron.salamat po

i almost get a unit from here thank goodness i didn't the project itself have good potetial. i like the amenities and the price but the location is so bad. i'ts not even bad it's really bad. you have to go through a crowded wet market to get here not to mention that people can go in and out of the village. The're's security at the gate but the neighbors can still go around to get in and play basketball inside the village. The agent said they have a project to clean up the area but i just found out that those people arent even illegal settlers . they own those land and they can't get rid of them. so be careful guys.make sure your agent tells you the truth. this is a good project in a worst location. what a shame.

hi, everyone of you good day just want to ask if you have any idea kung kailan ag turn over ng cluster 9?thanks peachy here..sana po may nakakaalam kung kailan ang turn over ng cluster 9 i dont have any idea kasi im out of the country so anyone knows let me know.hhehekasi po jan ang unit ko.:banana:

Hi there. Anybody here who has an email address of Empire East so that I could send a letter of complaint? I just want to complain about the infomal settlers who goes in and out of the village na hindi man lang sinisita ng guards. I just want to do something about it while we're not yet moving in sa unit namin. Even if these people aren't squatters anymore sa lot na kinatitirikan ng houses nila, it's still not right to wander around the vicinity of Cambridge coz it's not their property anymore. Paano naman ang safety ng unit owners? Do we have to suffer on this? Empire East has got to do something about it! So please, if you have an email address of an important person in Empire East, please let me know. Or even a contact number of someone in Empire East who I can talk to. Let's not just sit there and wait for these people to invade our privacy and safety in our homes. We need to do something about it! Thanks.

Hi guys! thanks for all the information - this is an alarming news.
@Erialc78: email address of empire east : cmu2@empire-east.com [ incharge of cluster 17 ] for general inquiries: cmu@empire-east.com

I hope this problem will be resolved soon by the empire east management - this is not fair if this will be the case.

Hi there. Anybody here who has an email address of Empire East so that I could send a letter of complaint? I just want to complain about the infomal settlers who goes in and out of the village na hindi man lang sinisita ng guards. I just want to do something about it while we're not yet moving in sa unit namin. Even if these people aren't squatters anymore sa lot na kinatitirikan ng houses nila, it's still not right to wander around the vicinity of Cambridge coz it's not their property anymore. Paano naman ang safety ng unit owners? Do we have to suffer on this? Empire East has got to do something about it! So please, if you have an email address of an important person in Empire East, please let me know. Or even a contact number of someone in Empire East who I can talk to. Let's not just sit there and wait for these people to invade our privacy and safety in our homes. We need to do something about it! Thanks.

Hi Erial78,

I just came back from the Philippines and stayed at my unit at Cluster 1 , I was fortunate to attend the first Cambridge Village Homeowners Association Christmas Party. I met with the current President of the Homeowners association and their lawyer consultant who also owns a unit there cluster 4. I have found out that they already voiced out their concern about the squatters who now own the right to live outside Cambridge. What the owners were asking was a dialogue with Management of empire east so they can personally voiced out their concern but no respond from them. The association already sent several letters from their lawyer and with no response. They are now getting ready to sue them for these problems. Thats the lates update and i do have the numbers and names of these people if you want to talk to them and please attend the associations meeting since you live in the Philippines. My cousin has my SPA and she attends to these meeting for me. Security wise , i am happy with them. I get to know most of the guards and they already know me. They are very good and do their rounds a lot especially at night. BTW we will have cable by the end of this month with Destiny cable. I already have PLDT landline and DSL in my unit, im just waiting for cable. Oh i guys, before I forgot, they cant release any title even though you have paid your unit in full because they havent subdivided the title, although i was told they have the land title but have not divided the unit titles yet. This another major concern of all owners. The gym have two new equipments threadmill and stationary bike. I have been using them everyday during my month long stay there. I felt safe and confortable while inside the compound though even at night coz I have been staying out late during my stay usually go home at 2am. Warning you really need a car to live here it was hard to get taxi to go there especially at night. The condo manager "jay"told me that they are on the process of buying or organizing a bus or van for the residents coming from SM megamall to Cambridge for those who commute. I will go back again in February 28 to March 10th. I will givw you new up date then. Im currently living here in Los Angeles and planning to move back home permanently in Manila by end of this year or early 2009 when they turn over my unit at California Garden Square hennessy cluster. I will be renting out my unit at Cambridge fully furnished with PLDT, DSl, and cable. Aircon, ref, stove and bathroom water heater.

James

Hi guys. I called at Empire East office last Saturday and was able to talk to the customer relations officer named Mylene Sison. I raised our concerns regarding the settlers beside Cambridge. She said that it's true that for now they're allowing these people to loiter sa vicinity ng Cambridge coz "pinakiusapan" daw sila ng barangay authorities na for the meantime eh i-allow muna makapag-stroll yung mga tao dun coz gustung-gusto daw nung mga kids na pasyalan yung Cambridge and kawawa naman daw if pagbabawalan. So I said it's unfair naman coz paano naman ang safety ng unit owners, kylangan pa ba natin pagbigyan ung mga settlers na un. Sagot naman nya, eventually naman daw pag completed na lahat ng towers at naka-move in na lahat ng unit owners, ippasara na daw nila yung open walls on both sides and mas magiging tight na daw ang security. Pero sabi nya rin, if I observed daw na hindi ganun kahigpit ang secuity, hindi na daw nila sakop yun and that I should talk to the property admin instead. Pero definitely naman daw hindi nakakagamit ng amenities yung mga settlers coz bawal daw tlga un. Hmp... basta hindi pa rin ako convinced sa explanation nya.

@erial: Ang ganda naman ng explanation ng customer service rep. ng Empire East. Sarap bagsakan ng telepono.:lol: Kidding aside, i'm suspecting that they're trying to hide the REAL story behind. Cambridge is a private property and to think that you're all paying for that so called privacy. :ohno: Press on folks, for the closure of those gates. Its now or never.:)

Well, if Empire East can't do something about it, then why don't the homeowners association take the necessary action? Hindi ba puedeng ang association na lang ang magpa-close nung walls, besides, as Empire East told me, it's not their obligation anymore to ensure the safety of the unit owners and that I should talk to the property admin instead, if I want tighter security sa village. If we're gonna wait for Empire East to take action, baka mamuti na mata natin kakahintay. Baka nga puro promises lang sila, then later on even if naka-move in na lahat ng unit owners eh mas lalong pabayaan na nilang nakatiwangwang yung walls na yun. What do u guys think?

so as you guys were saying empire east is not a very good developer since pinabayaan nila ang project na toi and they don't listen to the unit owners. that's sucks! i almost get a unit here buti na lang di natuloy. i was held back kasi nga nung magpunta ko dito aside from ang layo the ang dami ngang tao sa loob na hindi naman unit owner. and they were playing basketball pa nga eh. saka ang daming bata na nagkalat sa kalaye takaw aksidente. sayang ganda pa namn ng amenities nito saka mura. well kaya pala mura.

thanks for the information. the developer must do something about such concern as early as possible

you'll know the answers to your complaints by the kind of project empire east is being built.
look at CGS,GGS, lahat sila mukhang bliss na ang mamahal, no room to breath, sagad ang use of land area, small ang area ng amenities, cheap materials, parang kulungan ng ibon ang windows, etc. i know, because i have friends and officemates who bought there and i'm glad because now that i have little knowledge about investing in realty, empire east ang iiwasan ko.
if u guys are on a budget, check nyo phinma projects,

Hi Guys,

Are all of the guys here unit owners na? If so, are you guys living and have accepted and have seen your unit yet? I think every unit owners know how their unit would look like on turnover right? The only we were not sure about was the closure of the wall from the squatters area. Im hearing too much negativity about the unit and Empire east. When I bought the unit from them, I already know what its going to look like and the only i wasnt sure about was the "wall". I bought the unit because it was cheap and its within my budget. I actually went to the site before I bought it so nakita ko na ang squatters at ang area nito before I bought it.
So on my side I have no complaints, only wish the masara na yung bakod, Thats all. I have lived and stayed in my unit for 1 whole month not just once but twice na. (Im based here in Los Angeles). I felt safe sa loob and and guards laging rumoronda at may guard sa entrance ng buidling namin. I usually go home at 2 am galing ng gimik and it was fine, wala pang traffic and very accessible sa lahat . It takes me 30 -45 from Malate to Cambridge at 2 am. Walang traffic eh. The only thing was, I have a car, so i guess kung wala kang car then you should be home before Midnight.

Mahal na masyado and mga condo nasa center ng Ortigas, lalo na sa Makati at Fort Bonifacio. With less than 4 million I was able to buy two condo units from Empire east. And ibang condo 6 million for a studio. I think some people who are not saying nice things about our investment are from other real estate developers. This site are supposedly for Cambridge Owners who already bought units. I agree EE are not a perfect company but they do deliver their units and hopefully sana will work on the "wall" closure. The unit owners who are living there now are already well organized and working towards the improvement of all the services promised by the management.

We now have Destiny Globe Cable available. They have PLDT and DSL services. I heard they will have the shuttle service soon for the residents. The residents are working on the parking issues with management. we just have to work together on improving our investments. I bought mine for 1.3 million 3 years to pay. at that time it was P56 per US dollar = $23,214 and now with the P40/$1 = P32,500 a $9,286 profit already in 3 years. So hang on tight kapitbahays.

Thanks James! well said! I am also a unit owner in Cambridge. I was also aware of the existence of our neighbors outside the fence of the Cambridge before I even give my reservation fee, I guess just like us, they have the right to stay in that area as they have the legal rights to be where they are now. As long us, we are not in security risk [which I don't think we are, especially if the "wall" will be built], then let us live in peace with our less fortunate kababayans.

I agree, that it is a good investment especially for those with limited budget.

I'm also a unit owner at Cambridge but I'm not occupying my unit yet so I just visit from time to time to see any updates/developments. As for the unit, I don't have any complaints about it. I know how it'll look like upon turnover coz my agent showed me one unoccupied unit before I made reservation. I'm also aware that there were settlers beside Cambridge.

But what I wasn't aware of before I bought my unit, was that these settlers are lot owners na pala and not squatters anymore on that area. I just learned it eventually through this forum. So that's the thing that kinda surprised me coz I thought that eventually Empire East could do clearing operations on that area, yun pala it's not possible na coz the settlers owns it na.

Another thing that bothered me was when I visit Cambridge and saw the settlers hanging around the vicinity. It looked like Luneta park coz they're all there inside the gate. So my concern right now is for Empire East to do something about it. Close the walls so that these people cannot enter the vicinity anymore. If closing the wall is not possible, then provide a second gate dun sa 2nd guard house just for added security.

if u bought a unit just because its cheap, then its not investment at all. purchasing and investing are two diff things. u have to consider return of investment property value after completed and potential of that area to become prime location in the future.
i almost got a unit there because its CHEAP nga, but i opted to wait for a year and save some money and get a better property. like u guys they told me that after it'll be completed the squatters (ur less fortunate neighbors) will be eradicated.
what happens now is that naging park pa nila ang cambridge.
im sure if ur kids will grow up there 2 years old palang marunong na magmura dahil sa squatters nyong kapitbahay

if u bought a unit just because its cheap, then its not investment at all. purchasing and investing are two diff things. u have to consider return of investment property value after completed and potential of that area to become prime location in the future.
i almost got a unit there because its CHEAP nga, but i opted to wait for a year and save some money and get a better property. like u guys they told me that after it'll be completed the squatters (ur less fortunate neighbors) will be eradicated.
what happens now is that naging park pa nila ang cambridge.
im sure if ur kids will grow up there 2 years old palang marunong na magmura dahil sa squatters nyong kapitbahay

Im so happy that you were able to get a better property than Cambridge and that we were so unfortunate "unit owners" that we bought it already. You seem like a really smart guy unlike us, do you have any advice or suggestions that we can do since we already bought it and are paying for its amortization?

Im so happy that you were able to get a better property than Cambridge and that we were so unfortunate "unit owners" that we bought it already. You seem like a really smart guy unlike us, do you have any advice or suggestions that we can do since we already bought it and are paying for its amortization?

I agree with jzone -- location is most important for property values. If your neighbors are squatters good luck in getting decent renters or reselling at a profit in the future.

Since you are still paying amortization, look for other Empire East properties and do a transfer. So long as you buy properties from the same company they will usually allow you to transfer your payments with minimal cost.

You may even want to upgrade to a Megaworld property since Empire East is a sister company of Megaworld. Either way, knowing the squatters will be your permanent neighbors, transfer to another property with better location. Its a safer investment.

I agree with jzone -- location is most important for property values. If your neighbors are squatters good luck in getting decent renters or reselling at a profit in the future.

Since you are still paying amortization, look for other Empire East properties and do a transfer. So long as you buy properties from the same company they will usually allow you to transfer your payments with minimal cost.

You may even want to upgrade to a Megaworld property since Empire East is a sister company of Megaworld. Either way, knowing the squatters will be your permanent neighbors, transfer to another property with better location. Its a safer investment.

Hi Reittrader,

Thank you for your advice, that was actually very nice and helpful. I didn't know you can transfer from within the company. Im not really knowledgeable about real estate. Thanks again.

Hi jbon70,

A lot of people transfer units within a company. Even my agent asked me if I wanted to transfer to another Megaworld property when they had a new one pre-selling (I bought with Greenbelt Chancellor by Megaworld).

You do end up paying administrative cost to transfer payments, but that is usually minimal. If you do find an Empire East property in a better location you can ask your agent to help you with the transfer.

In the long run, making that decision now may make your life easier. Location is primary with investments. I believe you have 2 units so you can just transfer one so you don't put all your eggs in one basket -- just my 2 cents :)

there's an EE project at pioneer. really good one. woodlands yata ang pangalan. may thread na yun dito. that's a good location, right between makati ang ortigas. so renting it out wouldn't be a problem. and also, it's connected sa mrt. so added plus. on the downside, i know it's kinda pricey already for an EE project. hope this helps.

Hi guys, I've read this in another forum about condos. I need your feedback regarding this, if this is true in Megaworld as well as Empire East. Read on:

"Ang alam ko, lahat ng condos 50 years lang ang contract ng ownership even Megaworld--kasi yun lang ang lifespan ng building talaga. Minsan after 50 years they have to re-build a new building kaya ganun. Di ba ang mga buildings na ganun na ka-tanda dinedeclare na usually as condemned-minsan nga 40 years old lang condemned na.
When a structural damage occurs due to the age of the building, the developer have to re-build it talaga. If the damage is too serious and there is a need for them to rebuild, shempre di naman kasama ang lupa pag binili mo ang condo di ba--so naturally, hindi na iyo yung bago nilang itatayong building. Kung mangyari daw ito, priority nila na kumuha yung mga old owners na--but you have to pay for it again, may discounts lang daw yun usually. Tanong nyo na lang ang mga ito sa kanila, kasi sasabihin nila insurance ang sasagot pero what if yung building mismo dineclare na damaged na structurally due to something after 50 years--what will happen? Sabihin natin na wala sa contract yung 50 years although karaniwan talaga meron yun, but will you insist ba on living there maski di na safe ang isang building? Will they even allow you to stay there?"

ummmm, ganito yun sa aking pagkaka-alam. hindi 50 years lang ng buhay ng isang building. depende yun sa building at sa maintenance. some buildings in new york are over a hundred years old. mas mahal nga yun, hehe.

ang 50 years na taning ay ang association na binubuo ng mga owners ng mga units sa isang building. the law dictates na kailangan bumuo ng isang home owners association, it's actually a corporation under the law. the developer will turn over the building to the association. at yun na ang magpapa-takbo ng building. usually pag majority of units are fully paid already, at na turn-over na ang CCT, wala nang say ang developer (ummm, tama ba ako dito?). going back, now since the association is actually a corporation, it will expire in 50 years (like any other corporation), thus the notion (actually urban legend na sya hehe) that you will only have ownership for 50 years. but don't despair, since kahit na mag-expire naman yung association ay pwede itong i-renew.

now, about the ownership of the lot. the association owns it. and since ur a unit owner, part ka ng association. in turn you own part of the lot. and in the event that the association will sell the lot, then you will have a share. eg, there's 500 unit owners, then it will be divided among 500 depending on the size of your unit.

whew, haba nito. hope i explained it correctly. anybody, please feel to contest my statement kung may mali.

This is actually a great issue since I've been wondering about this. Unlike here in the US, I don't think the developer in the Philippines relinquishes their stake. I think they own the land. Also, they are in charge of building management and the home owners association cannot fire them.

That's where these developers make a lot of money too -- through property management. If they don't do a good job you can't even fire them.

Maybe those who have received their CCT can verify whether there is a term limit, or something specified about a portion of land owned.

Opps, mods please allow us, this is kinda OT.

This is actually a great issue since I've been wondering about this. Unlike here in the US, I don't think the developer in the Philippines relinquishes their stake. I think they own the land.
^^ ummm, i believe there's no difference. for one, buyers are buying a real property, not just rights to occupy a property. if it's just rights, then one shouldn't have a title (cct) but just a "contract". also, there are 50 years + condos in manila area (ermita) na up to now ay maganda ang demand at nasa original owners pa rin, i just forgot kung anong condo yun hehe. a friend used to rent a unit there.

Also, they are in charge of building management and the home owners association cannot fire them. That's where these developers make a lot of money too -- through property management. If they don't do a good job you can't even fire them.
^^ mostly developers initially takes care of the building management... but if the home owners association eventually wants to fire them, and replace them with another, then it can be done. kaya lang i think dito sa atin, usually hindi naman united ang mga home owners since most of them are absentee owners. kaya developers talaga ang "hari" so to speak.

Maybe those who have received their CCT can verify whether there is a term limit, or something specified about a portion of land owned.
^^ i have my CCT for a condo i currently living in here in Katipunan, it looks like a regular land title. but i will double check it, meaning read it again soon then i will get back here. honestly, i can't remember what's in it.

anyway, anybody can contest me since i might be wrong too. thanks. :banana::banana::banana:

Kulang sa info yung website nila. Saka I found it hard to navigate.

thanks guys for the positive feedback about cambridge village,i am a new client of EE having a unit in cluster 23 unit 4 I and im happy to hear positive feedback from you guys ,looking forward for a nice niegborhood like you, merci boucoup.

i bought a unit at cluster 11 fordham. do you guys have a floor plan for the 30sqm unit? also do you know an interior designer who could help me design my unit? thanks.

Hi h2omelon-gurl, here's a floor plan of a 30 sq.m middle unit

http://www.homevillages.com/images/houses/emp_holdings_cambridge_flrpln_studio_mid.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t44/architectJUDOKA/CambridgeRenderEdit.jpg

if u bought a unit just because its cheap, then its not investment at all. purchasing and investing are two diff things. u have to consider return of investment property value after completed and potential of that area to become prime location in the future.
i almost got a unit there because its CHEAP nga, but i opted to wait for a year and save some money and get a better property. like u guys they told me that after it'll be completed the squatters (ur less fortunate neighbors) will be eradicated.
what happens now is that naging park pa nila ang cambridge.
im sure if ur kids will grow up there 2 years old palang marunong na magmura dahil sa squatters nyong kapitbahay

Muntik na rin kaming nakabili diyan, thanks sa info jzone.

i'm sorry if i sound a bit negative about empire east but let me clear lang na its about empire east and that there's is nothing wrong about buying a unit within your budget. but then again buying and investing are two separate matters.
i don't own a company or expecting a huge inheritance to be able to buy lavish properties.i work hard and spare some cash, study the market, developers, ask some people (from the bank,architects, neighborhood,read newspaper about realty) Remember that there's still other options to explore even if you have monetary constraints. you may consider buying foreclosed properties,or look for other developers,(di lang naman empire east ang nagtatayo ng mga budgeted community condos) read and ask people from skyscrapers bec this forum is very informative and people here are helpful, wag na wag kayong maniniwala sa mga ahente basta basta because their only goal is makabenta. you investigate, ask people the around, and observe for a day, simulate as if dun ka nakatira. know na that you will live there if not for the rest of your life but atleast for long, so consider everything because whatever choices you make, it will greatly affect your lifestyle.
You've work hard to be able to afford to buy a property, so might as well do your homework para di naman masayang ang pinaghirapan. In this case di naman masasayang kasi may bahay ka pa din na matutuluyan but we can't deny the fact that it will greatly affect your quality of life and i'm sure one of your main consideration in buying a property from them is the promise na masarap tumira sa community na yan. ( pag may nabalitaan nalang kayo na may nanakawan dyan,o na rape, i'm sure tsaka lang kikilos ang empire east)
since nakabili na kayo, just make sure na wag kayong pa agrabyado.

peace

if u bought a unit just because its cheap, then its not investment at all. purchasing and investing are two diff things. u have to consider return of investment property value after completed and potential of that area to become prime location in the future.
i almost got a unit there because its CHEAP nga, but i opted to wait for a year and save some money and get a better property. like u guys they told me that after it'll be completed the squatters (ur less fortunate neighbors) will be eradicated.
what happens now is that naging park pa nila ang cambridge.
im sure if ur kids will grow up there 2 years old palang marunong na magmura dahil sa squatters nyong kapitbahay

Hi, i'm new here sa cambridge thread. I can't help but disagree with jzone. When you are investing, you must not be too near-sighted. Investments need a good foresight.

Me, I bought a unit here at Cambridge not only because its cheap but because its potential for improvement (the area) is high. When you buy in a nice place, you get what you pay for, nothing more...yun na yun hindi na masyadong tataas market value non. But if you get a place where the area around it doesn't look good (for now) because of the squatters, then the potential for development is high. Especially in this case, squatters are the current problem but the reason why they're called squatters is because the land is not theirs, they can easily be relocated...not "eradicated" (the word is too harsh). The development of the east west bank road (the highway near cambridge), is to have a road widening project, 6 lanes! And it'll be connected to c-6... In the long run, you can sell the place for more than double what you paid for. Now, that's what I call a good investment.

in my opinion, it will take many years or maybe not in our lifetime with the locations present condition for you to prove me wrong. the risk is high but the yeild is high too if i will follow ur line of thinking. my argument lang is that at present the surrounding the issue about walls to block the squatters area etc and will so many developments around i think your "potential for improvement" will remain potential considering the reputation of empire east and their idea of improvement. i have a unit at CGS built by empire east and there's a lot of improvement that should be done there and yet day by day pumapangit yung area twing nakikita ko. ang ongoing rent dun can go as low as 12k/month for a 60 sqm it is one of my biggest lesson learned.

i regularly go to Cambridge to visit (my unit is still being constructed) and the squatters you mentioned do not go past the second gate. that's fine by me because you can't escape them. even the bigger subdivisions here in manila have squatters areas right next to them like ayala heights, loyola grand villas, etc. anyway, i'm from marikina and i've seen its development/improvement in less than a decade. all hope's not lost. cheers! :cheers1:

The "squatters" have bought the rights to their land so you can't remove them -- see the earlier threads. Most likely they will be your permanent neighbors.

At wala pa rin yatang bakod and isang side ng village so nakakapasok sila (refer also to the earlier thread). Di ko lang alam kung may bakod na ito ngayon.

i've read all of the earlier posts. do you go there regularly? i do. again, as ive said, they do not go past the 2nd gate. if they have land titles, why do you refer to them as squatters? as mentioned, you can't escape them esp here in the phils. even big subdivisions have "squatters" right next to them, unless you're planning to buy somewhere in forbes park then you won't have that problem.

i think the area where the road widening would be is the area across, the one along the river, if im not mistaken sila ung walang land titles.

buying a property is one of the most important decisions one can make and i don't want to base that important decision on just a hole in the wall. im quite positive that the famous "wall" will be completed. :colgate:

goodluck to you ;) i mean it well, without sarcasm

nice to see a positive post on this thread!

hi,

i also bought a unit at Cambridge Cainta. I have been having problems with them. My husband and myself got the unit 'cause our agent said turnover will be last quarter of 2007. To our disappointment, when we visited the area all we saw was a big hole in the ground. My heart was just crushed. I mean, we were fooled by the false marketing the agent used on us so he can get a sale maybe...ours is in Phase 2. any update on this or anyone here experienced the same misfortune as we did?

I visited Cambridge Village twice when I was in the Philippines last month [March 2008], just to check how true some of the negative postings I read in this thread, so far I have not seen anything to disappointment me! As a matter of fact I am happy - the way Cambridge Village is turning to a full pledge modern city - quite and a nice place to stay. I bought a unit in cluster 17 and it is almost done, turn over as promised will be December 2008. The neighbors are not serious problem - as I have said - there is nothing wrong living in harmony with our less fortunate kababayans as long as they dont pose any trouble or risk to the security of the Cambridge residents, which I doubt they will ever. The way I look at the surrounding place, they have been there way before even the village was planned. It is a peaceful barangay. The gate is not a problem - I could see that they are slowly closing up and besides there are two gates - absolutely no non-resident could enter and use the facilities, guards are everywhere, politely watching the area, you can't even enter without giving an ID, eventhough a unit owner if not yet residing inside.

Documentation is also very systematic, I paid through postdated checks and I collect my original receipts everytime I go home to the Philippines direct from their office in Makati, they also have very polite staff. So far, I am satisfied with the investment I did.

hi,

i also bought a unit at Cambridge Cainta. I have been having problems with them. My husband and myself got the unit 'cause our agent said turnover will be last quarter of 2007. To our disappointment, when we visited the area all we saw was a big hole in the ground. My heart was just crushed. I mean, we were fooled by the false marketing the agent used on us so he can get a sale maybe...ours is in Phase 2. any update on this or anyone here experienced the same misfortune as we did?

In what cluster is your unit? it is usually stated in the document the moment you give your reservation fee. My agent never asked me to pay her any installment - rather she requested me to issue post dated checks - and immediately she gave me official receipts. If it would help you, you may go to the main office of Empire East, 21/F The World Centre 330 Sen Gil Puyat Ave, Bel-Air Makati City Tel. No. is 00632 8678541, I am sure somebody would be willing to help you [ or clarify] with your present problem. Fron the main office you will know when is the turn over of each cluster in specific phase.

hi bicolana,

when i go back to the Phils. I'll check again the documents. But you see,
I' ve been sending out emails to their customer and recruitment dept. to no avail. It really pisses me off cause i feel after the sale i was never treated the right way anymore. they used to be so nice....oh well...
:badnews:

hi bicolana,

when i go back to the Phils. I'll check again the documents. But you see,
I' ve been sending out emails to their customer and recruitment dept. to no avail. It really pisses me off cause i feel after the sale i was never treated the right way anymore. they used to be so nice....oh well...
:badnews:

why recruitment? - try sending an email to this: cmu@empire-east.com or cmu1@empire-east.com address them to Ton or Gian. Just give them the complete details of the transaction and the complete name of your agent. I am sure they will be much willing to help you. As I said so far, I dont have any bad experience dealing with empire east. But getting a not so good marketing agent is a different story. I was very fortunate to meet Ms. Jiffy Gabriel - my agent, she is honest, and very helpful.

Good luck and I hope you will be able to sort out your problem.

hi bicolana,

thank you for directing me to the right dept. i was sending emails to those addresses 'cause it was where i was advised (by the customer service) to write my complaints.
anyway, thanks again.

Anyone interested? I am selling my unit, cluster 23 4th floor. Monthly payment of 23,888.89 for 27 months left. I have paid 237K in 9 months + 10K reservation a total of 247K. I will be in need of cash for my wife's child delivery. I am willing to give a big discount for the amount I have paid for and this would be a great help for me. You can contact me at +65-92267698 or my agent BAM at +639167972483.... Tks.

It's good to see positive feedbacks about Cambridge. I haven't visited the place for quite some time. I hope that the next time I visit there would be a lot of improvements already.

To those who have visited the place recently, do you have the latest photos of the entire village? I hope somebody could post pictures here of the recent improvements in our village from time to time so that even if we don't visit the place that often, at least we could see the latest developments at Cambridge thru this forum.

Hope to hear more positive feedbacks from you guys! It's great to hear positive comments, especially from those who are already occupying their units. Share naman the positive experiences that you had so far in living at Cambridge... :)

It's good to see positive feedbacks about Cambridge. I haven't visited the place for quite some time. I hope that the next time I visit there would be a lot of improvements already.

To those who have visited the place recently, do you have the latest photos of the entire village? I hope somebody could post pictures here of the recent improvements in our village from time to time so that even if we don't visit the place that often, at least we could see the latest developments at Cambridge thru this forum.

Hope to hear more positive feedbacks from you guys! It's great to hear positive comments, especially from those who are already occupying their units. Share naman the positive experiences that you had so far in living at Cambridge... :)


Hi erialc! have some photos but I can't seem to upload them...how do you upload photos here? :?

Hi erialc! have some photos but I can't seem to upload them...how do you upload photos here? :?


You must first upload them in a website like flickr, photobucket or multiply. Then, just create a new message here and click the button Insert Image. You will be asked to type in the complete url address of the photo that you uploaded in the website. Hope this helps. :okay:

hi ! i am new here in the forum and i'm glad i found this site....i just got a loft type unit in cluster 17 and i have seen the the photos of the loft from the previous page. i am not happy with the stairs and walls intended to separate kitchen from the rest of the room.especially the one under the stairs.do you guys think i can tear down those unwanted walls & change the existing stairs into a spiral staircase instead ? how can i make the the bathroom bigger ? i think its too small .....:nuts:

Hi Erial78,

I just came back from the Philippines and stayed at my unit at Cluster 1 , I was fortunate to attend the first Cambridge Village Homeowners Association Christmas Party. I met with the current President of the Homeowners association and their lawyer consultant who also owns a unit there cluster 4. I have found out that they already voiced out their concern about the squatters who now own the right to live outside Cambridge. What the owners were asking was a dialogue with Management of empire east so they can personally voiced out their concern but no respond from them. The association already sent several letters from their lawyer and with no response. They are now getting ready to sue them for these problems. Thats the lates update and i do have the numbers and names of these people if you want to talk to them and please attend the associations meeting since you live in the Philippines. My cousin has my SPA and she attends to these meeting for me. Security wise , i am happy with them. I get to know most of the guards and they already know me. They are very good and do their rounds a lot especially at night. BTW we will have cable by the end of this month with Destiny cable. I already have PLDT landline and DSL in my unit, im just waiting for cable. Oh i guys, before I forgot, they cant release any title even though you have paid your unit in full because they havent subdivided the title, although i was told they have the land title but have not divided the unit titles yet. This another major concern of all owners. The gym have two new equipments threadmill and stationary bike. I have been using them everyday during my month long stay there. I felt safe and confortable while inside the compound though even at night coz I have been staying out late during my stay usually go home at 2am. Warning you really need a car to live here it was hard to get taxi to go there especially at night. The condo manager "jay"told me that they are on the process of buying or organizing a bus or van for the residents coming from SM megamall to Cambridge for those who commute. I will go back again in February 28 to March 10th. I will givw you new up date then. Im currently living here in Los Angeles and planning to move back home permanently in Manila by end of this year or early 2009 when they turn over my unit at California Garden Square hennessy cluster. I will be renting out my unit at Cambridge fully furnished with PLDT, DSl, and cable. Aircon, ref, stove and bathroom water heater.

James

hi...any updates about the transport in our village ? going Megamall and back is the most important for commuters like myself..thanks:)

It's good to see positive feedbacks about Cambridge. I haven't visited the place for quite some time. I hope that the next time I visit there would be a lot of improvements already.

To those who have visited the place recently, do you have the latest photos of the entire village? I hope somebody could post pictures here of the recent improvements in our village from time to time so that even if we don't visit the place that often, at least we could see the latest developments at Cambridge thru this forum.

Hope to hear more positive feedbacks from you guys! It's great to hear positive comments, especially from those who are already occupying their units. Share naman the positive experiences that you had so far in living at Cambridge... :)

Hi erialc,

These photos were taken last month...enjoy! :)

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/chaclarino/cambridge.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/chaclarino/firstgate.jpg
first gate

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/chaclarino/basketballcourt.jpg
basketball court

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/chaclarino/pool2.jpg
pool

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/chaclarino/poolside.jpg
poolside

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/chaclarino/cluster18.jpg
cluster 18

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/chaclarino/cluster18n19.jpg
cluster 18 & 19

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/chaclarino/neighbors.jpg
our neighbors :)

^^ may mga nakatira na ba dito?

^^ may mga nakatira na ba dito?

Thanks! chac for the pictures, just the way I have seen it last March 2008, I look forward of living in that area sometimes next year! [My unit is in cluster 17 - to be hopefully turned over by end of this year].

Yes, marami ng nakatira diyan and I have talked to some of them, they got no complaints about the place, a nice, peaceful middle class community!

I actually have a friend who lives there already. They are a happy, young family who has a peaceful and nice place to live in, who would complain?! ;)

Anyway, mine's in cluster 19, hopefully it'll be turned over by this year also. The best thing I like about this place is it's so breezy and quiet there. It's like having a resort in your own backyard. Can't wait!:)

hi,
have sent a msg to the email you have provided. unfortunately, until now, no reply yet.
well.....

hi,
have sent a msg to the email you have provided. unfortunately, until now, no reply yet.
well.....

hi megan, call this number 867-8546 and look for Sherilyn Cachuela. its the direct line for their customer service. she's very accommodating. good luck!

Hi erialc,

These photos were taken last month...enjoy! :)


Nice photos chac! Thanks. Na-excite naman ako at ma-tunover na pala ang clusters 18 and 19 this year. Mine's at cluster 21 so hopefully by next year makumpleto na rin ito at maka-move in na! :rofl:

BTW, how much is the monthly association dues here?

Same question din with boo73. I'm planning to have my unit renovated din before I move in. I want to extend the loft area to make it into a second floor. Gusto ko kasi may extra room for my baby. Does Empire East allow modifications to the inner structure of our units?

I'm excited na rin kase I spoke to Sherilyn Cachuela (customer service) and she told me that cluster 19 will start its turn over by June this year for the ground floor units and the rest sunod-sunod na. So definitely, I'll be able to move in by late this year ;)

They do allow renovations inside the units pero ang alam ko you need to submit a detailed plan/design first. After that, you'll wait for their approval. The renovations allowed should not in any way affect the whole building structure. Some renovations kase might cause building damage ex. the wall or the pillar you want to tear down pala is one of the building's main "poste"
So better check with the admin first. Also, there's a bond you have to pay for the renovation, but don't worry, you'll get it after your renovation. As for how much, I have no idea. But i'll find out soon since I myself want to renovate a couple of things inside my unit.

Also, I spoke yesterday with a representative from Pag-ibig, they have this "Home Improvement Loan" wherein after the unit has been turned over to you, you can apply for this loan, maximum loanable amount is 500k. And pwede hanggang 30 years to pay :) That's an option you guys can explore para hindi masyado mabigat yung renovation costs ninyo.

I'm excited na rin kase I spoke to Sherilyn Cachuela (customer service) and she told me that cluster 19 will start its turn over by June this year for the ground floor units and the rest sunod-sunod na. So definitely, I'll be able to move in by late this year ;)

They do allow renovations inside the units pero ang alam ko you need to submit a detailed plan/design first. After that, you'll wait for their approval. The renovations allowed should not in any way affect the whole building structure. Some renovations kase might cause building damage ex. the wall or the pillar you want to tear down pala is one of the building's main "poste"
So better check with the admin first. Also, there's a bond you have to pay for the renovation, but don't worry, you'll get it after your renovation. As for how much, I have no idea. But i'll find out soon since I myself want to renovate a couple of things inside my unit.

Also, I spoke yesterday with a representative from Pag-ibig, they have this "Home Improvement Loan" wherein after the unit has been turned over to you, you can apply for this loan, maximum loanable amount is 500k. And pwede hanggang 30 years to pay :) That's an option you guys can explore para hindi masyado mabigat yung renovation costs ninyo.


thanks chac for your informative response ....
regarding namn sa parking space , my agent told me that it will be around 300k per area. he did not mention nga lang kung saan itatayo yung multi level parking na yun. anybody knows ?

hi boo73, my agent told me that the multi-level parking will be near cluster 19. a little farther off from the current parking lot they have now.

hi boo73, my agent told me that the multi-level parking will be near cluster 19. a little farther off from the current parking lot they have now.

thanks chac for the info .... i haven't seen the place yet so am just relying on the map and the photos that i see in this thread .... it's really a big help .... haven't gone home for 2 years and i was referred to empire east by a friend who got a flat at cambridge ...so far i'm pleased to see the the compound is clean and it looks like it's peaceful too .....my only concern now is the unit. i know that the unit has more space to offer and i want to utilize every inch of it ....do you know anybody who can help me with this chac ? somebody who has seen the place and can make rough estimate as to how much will be spent for the renovation .....i know this is a bit too much to ask but i'm just taking my chances of asking...and i'm new to this kind of thing ....thanks again chac :)

They do allow renovations inside the units pero ang alam ko you need to submit a detailed plan/design first. After that, you'll wait for their approval. The renovations allowed should not in any way affect the whole building structure. Some renovations kase might cause building damage ex. the wall or the pillar you want to tear down pala is one of the building's main "poste".

hi chac, yung detailed plan/design ba that needs to be submitted eh dapat ba yung gawa talaga ng architect? What if I have a plan in mind then I'll just get contractors to do the renovations? Okay lang kaya sa Empire East na parang draft na sketch ko lang ang ipakita sa kanila?


Also, I spoke yesterday with a representative from Pag-ibig, they have this "Home Improvement Loan" wherein after the unit has been turned over to you, you can apply for this loan, maximum loanable amount is 500k. And pwede hanggang 30 years to pay :) That's an option you guys can explore para hindi masyado mabigat yung renovation costs ninyo.

Correct me if I'm wrong chac ha... ang home improvement loan ba is not like the personal cash loan where you can only borrow an amount depending on how many contributions you've had na with Pag-ibig? Does this mean that if you will be borrowing from them for the purpose of home improvement, the loanable amount will depend on how much expenses you will incur in renovating your place, but not to exceed 500k?

Hi Guys,

I have my unit at Cluster 1 and I had it renovated in 2007. You need to have a plan to show the management and a construction bond. I paid P10,000 for my bond in the renovation i proposed. Nung natapos na yung constructions, the manage just need to look inside and check for any damage in the main area and then binalik din sa kin agad yung pera. I will post the pictures of my condo after renovation. I have used it na several times and my family has used it too, during their vacation. I loved the inside community, very family oriented. its not too far from ortigas when its not traffic.:banana:

Hi guys,

I've been busy so sorry for the late reply.

boo73, i have yet to look for a good contractor to help me with my renovations. as soon as i find one, i'll let them get in touch with you.

erialc, i think it's better if you consult with a professional architect/contractor from the start to avoid substandard designs/materials. and para you will know how much the total estimate would be because when applying for the Home improvement loan, you need to submit din an architect's/contractor's estimate. the loanable amount will be subject to approval by pag-ibig. they'll investigate daw if you're a good payer.

by the way, the home improvement loan is different from the personal loan.

Hi Guys,

I have my unit at Cluster 1 and I had it renovated in 2007. You need to have a plan to show the management and a construction bond. I paid P10,000 for my bond in the renovation i proposed. Nung natapos na yung constructions, the manage just need to look inside and check for any damage in the main area and then binalik din sa kin agad yung pera. I will post the pictures of my condo after renovation. I have used it na several times and my family has used it too, during their vacation. I loved the inside community, very family oriented. its not too far from ortigas when its not traffic.:banana:

Hi James, am I reading it correct? Is the construction bond really P10k only? I thought kasi it's P100k, parang may nabasa ako from previous threads. Anyway, if it's only 10k, maliit lang pala, that's good.


BTW, guys would you know if it's possible to just get the contractors who built our condo units for the renovation? Kasi it looks like okey naman sila gumawa since they are the ones who built our units diba? Baka it's easier to coordinate with them pa since sila na rin mismo ang contractors ng Empire East.

thanks chac ...

Erial,

the 10 thousand bond i gave i was based on the type of renovation i did. Wala kasi madadamay na structural part ng condo kaya mas mura. I just did panting, wiring, and cabinetry lang. it will totally base on what you are proposing to renovate.

Erial,

the 10 thousand bond i gave i was based on the type of renovation i did. Wala kasi madadamay na structural part ng condo kaya mas mura. I just did panting, wiring, and cabinetry lang. it will totally base on what you are proposing to renovate.


Thanks for the reply jbon70. But, in your opinion, do you think it's possible to cost me a bond 100k if ever I will want to convert my loft into a second floor? Will Empire East even allow this kind of renovation?

Thanks for the reply jbon70. But, in your opinion, do you think it's possible to cost me a bond 100k if ever I will want to convert my loft into a second floor? Will Empire East even allow this kind of renovation?

Hhi erial,

With our experience with different developers, construction bond is fixed amount per unit.

Hhi erial,

With our experience with different developers, construction bond is fixed amount per unit.


Puwede bang malaman ang cost if in case mag-pa interior design ng flat sa Cambridge, Loft Type. I have seen your works in your site at multiply, they are cool! Kung puwede in details [ included na ba lahat, cabinetry, flooring, lighting, painting and furnishing ], kung puwedeng mag request ng quotation?
Thank you.!

Hhi erial,

With our experience with different developers, construction bond is fixed amount per unit.


Thanks for the reply Zenday. BTW, since you do interior designing, can you please post here a sample computation of the costs if you were to design a unit at Cambridge, from paint, tiles, plumbing, to cabinetry. This would be very helpful for us unit owners so that we can at least have an idea on home improvement costs.

Puwede bang malaman ang cost if in case mag-pa interior design ng flat sa Cambridge, Loft Type. I have seen your works in your site at multiply, they are cool! Kung puwede in details [ included na ba lahat, cabinetry, flooring, lighting, painting and furnishing ], kung puwedeng mag request ng quotation?
Thank you.!

Hi Bicolana, i sent you a PM. Thanks!

Thanks for the reply Zenday. BTW, since you do interior designing, can you please post here a sample computation of the costs if you were to design a unit at Cambridge, from paint, tiles, plumbing, to cabinetry. This would be very helpful for us unit owners so that we can at least have an idea on home improvement costs.

Hi erialc78,

I sent you a PM. Thanks!

hey Zenday ..... i'm intrested too .... can u send me the quotation also ?? thanks...

http://flickr.com/photos/19753808@N00/

jbon70, bat ayaw makita nung pics mo sa flickr?

http://flickr.com/photos/19753808@N00/

Hi james, Photos are not showing up. :)

Major transportation arteries ang problema dito sa Cambridge :)

it's a problem here and everywhere else...

I agree with chac, it is a problem everywhere :) even here in Dubai [maybe worst :) ].

For the information of unit owners in Cluster 17, I spoke to Gian, the guy responsible of Cluster 17 at Empire East Office, he informed me that the turn over of the units in that cluster will be this June and July 2008 [originally it was December 2008], I guess fasttrack work has been done to beat the deadline.

Major transportation arteries ang problema dito sa Cambridge :)

Try mo ulit virgo, the problem is if someone try to change my info it would automatically closed down and some people will not see the pics.

Try mo ulit virgo, the problem is if someone try to change my info it would automatically closed down and some people will not see the pics.

hi jbon70, I tried it but you're website is not really working.

Hi Chac,

How did you post your photos here?

hi james!

this came from erialc: "You must first upload them in a website like flickr, photobucket or multiply. Then, just create a new message here and click the button Insert Image. You will be asked to type in the complete url address of the photo that you uploaded in the website. Hope this helps." :)

Hello..mga magkano po kaya pwede ipa-rent un 30 sqm bare corner unit kung sa 2nd floor sya? Thanks!

post kayo ng bagong picture sa cambridge village d2

may update ba sa Cluster 24? ^_^

tsk.. tsk...

hello guys! who among you have visited cambridge lately? Any new updates? Please post the latest photos here if you have some.

Hello neighbors. My name is Dr.Voltaire Maniquis and most probably will be moving in at Cambridge Village year 2009. I wish to start a ZEN meditation group there if anyone is interested. Meditation promotes wellness, longevity, peace of mind, etc. Pls give me a call at 9262905.

hello guys! who among you have visited cambridge lately? Any new updates? Please post the latest photos here if you have some.


Turn-over of Cluster 17 will be sometimes this July onwards [information from Empire East Customers Assistance [Ms. Cheryl].

Any news of parking area? and the shuttle bus?

Dr. Maniquis,

I have a unit at Cluster 1, i have aquestion regarding your Zen group? Is this a type of yoga and how much is a membership fee? Im for alternative way of health promotion. I'm in medical practice as well here in Los Angeles. I will be moving back home in Manila in 2009, January for good.

James

Hello neighbors. My name is Dr.Voltaire Maniquis and most probably will be moving in at Cambridge Village year 2009. I wish to start a ZEN meditation group there if anyone is interested. Meditation promotes wellness, longevity, peace of mind, etc. Pls give me a call at 9262905.

Turn-over of Cluster 17 will be sometimes this July onwards [information from Empire East Customers Assistance [Ms. Cheryl].

Any news of parking area? and the shuttle bus?

Thanks for the info, Bicolana. How about cluster 21, kelan kaya ang turn-over nito? Aren't there any commercial shops at Cambridge yet, like Ministop? I will be visiting by August. Will post some photos here.

hi everyone! i own a unit a flat unit at the 9th floor of cluster 9, and i just got a letter re unit turnover. i am scheduled to inspect the unit on tuesday. will try to give u updates.

^^Goodluck oneandup. I hope your unit will be fine.

does anybody have a unit floor plan for the 50sqm flat ?
i'd appreciate it very much if you could post it here...thanks

Hi Stephen,

Im going home permanently in Manila coming january 2009. I have a unit at California Garden Square. Can you give me a quote on your work for a 57.9 sqm unit 2 bedrooms, 2 story? I only need basically Zen like design with lots of storage spaces. So i'm going minimalist and white color will be predominant. Let me know, thanks.

Hi,
Hello to everybody! I'm new here so please help me out. I bought a 2 br unit at Cambridge Village in Cluster 9 but I havent seen the place yet coz I live in Las Vegas. Its been turned over to me a month ago and according to my nepwhew who represented me its bare. I havent opened the utilities yet coz I am not planning to move yet. Regarding the Home Owners Association, does it have a website where I can get more info? Do I need to start paying the the dues even though I havent moved in yet? I was trying to find a way to contact them but I have no idea on how. I hope you can help me. Just PM me @ mmaucesa@cox.net Mar Maucesa

Hi Stephen,

Im going home permanently in Manila coming january 2009. I have a unit at California Garden Square. Can you give me a quote on your work for a 57.9 sqm unit 2 bedrooms, 2 story? I only need basically Zen like design with lots of storage spaces. So i'm going minimalist and white color will be predominant. Let me know, thanks.

^^Hi James,

I sent you a personal message. Please check it. Many thanks!

Hi,
Hello to everybody! I'm new here so please help me out. I bought a 2 br unit at Cambridge Village in Cluster 9 but I havent seen the place yet coz I live in Las Vegas. Its been turned over to me a month ago and according to my nepwhew who represented me its bare. I havent opened the utilities yet coz I am not planning to move yet. Regarding the Home Owners Association, does it have a website where I can get more info? Do I need to start paying the the dues even though I havent moved in yet? I was trying to find a way to contact them but I have no idea on how. I hope you can help me. Just PM me @ mmaucesa@cox.net Mar Maucesa

Hi! you can try calling Ms. Gracie -006326559238 - incharge [Property Administration inside Cambridge - unfortunately quite difficult to contact], or Ms. Cheryl [006328678546 of the Customer Service Department of the Empire East. If you will be able to get some information, would you kindly post to this website, as my unit in Tower 17 will also be turned over anytime soon, and I am also out of the country. Thanks!

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I talked to Ms. Gracie - staff in the Property Administration of Cambridge Village, she informed me that upon turn-over and acceptance of the unit, there is a monthly maintenance fee of 1,200 PHP [outside maintenance]. She also mentioned that there are 400+ units now currently occupied. Also, a bond of 10,000.00 PHP minimum for whatever work to be done in the unit [ this may change - depending on the type of work to be done in the unit].