New development by DMCI. Tivoli Garden Residences in Mandaluyong.

^^ i noticed it yesterday when i passed the area. the property is right in front of the river - along the street that's parallel to Pasig River going to the bridge that goes from Mandaluyong to Makati Ave/JP Rizal. imo it's a good location being almost in Makati and will enjoy views of the both the Rockwell & Makati CBD skylines.


i think the site used to be a factory that closed after what seemed like a strike that dragged for some time.

^^ Any rendering? If this is near the Makati Mandaluyong bridge then it will be the first of several high rise buildings that we will see in the area. With clear views of the posh Rockwell along with the Metropolitan Tower and the high-end Century City, the area will be a magnet to potential developers. Rockwell in fact will be building a bridge very near to the Makati Mandaluyong bridge and if negotiations push through, they might develop the Noah's Ark area into another Rockwell type development.

If these developments become reality, the Pasig river area, at least in the Makati-Mandaluyong-Pasig areas, will no longer be the backwater of the metropolis but will be the centerpiece and will spur the development of our beloved Pasig river.

I'll try to post its rendering later. I always pass this way from Makati to Mandaluyong. I've been busy the past months and I haven't contributed any to this forum. Yes, the site is the former Philippine Pipe and Foundry Corp.

A clone of Cypress Towers, in a different color scheme...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/aaron_ofngol/TGR.jpg

Here's the rendering I got at the project site. Sorry if the image isn't clear.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/tivoli.jpg

^^ Oh, thank god they changed the Cypress-Tower-look-alike design.

What is the exact location of the towers?

It's located along Coronado Street near San Francisco Street in Brgy. Hulo, Mandaluyong City. The exact site is highlighted in the image below.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/tivolisite.jpg
Image by d2digital (posted in the Ortigas Center Thread)

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/mandaluyong-tivoli.jpg


this highway badly needs a bridge...:) yung mala akashi kaiko sa japan... mwehehe... oh well....

^^ it looks like the property's access to the street is through a right of way (where the gate stands) and that this will be built behind a row of houses

a friend who happens to be a broker finally gave me the price list. interesting sya to say the least.

I stayed near that place when I was in 1st year college. I think that high-way is actually a river before. Ginawa lang high-way. This will have a good view of Rockwell center and Makati skyline.

@sugarboy, can you post sample computation for a unit.

a friend who happens to be a broker finally gave me the price list. interesting sya to say the least.

oo nga share mo naman price list so we could have an idea. :)

I stayed near that place when I was in 1st year college. I think that high-way is actually a river before. Ginawa lang high-way. This will have a good view of Rockwell center and Makati skyline.

@sugarboy, can you post sample computation for a unit.

yup they build a road on top of the creek that runs along it... the creek is still there underneath...

yeah this will have a good view of Rockwell specially the south east sides which faces Rockwell...

I stayed near that place when I was in 1st year college. I think that high-way is actually a river before. Ginawa lang high-way. This will have a good view of Rockwell center and Makati skyline.

@sugarboy, can you post sample computation for a unit.

Funny, up to now, a lot of people still call that road as "open canal".

yup they build a road on top of the creek that runs along it... the creek is still there underneath...

Funny, up to now, a lot of people still call that road as "open canal".


^^ because the road is so bumpy! you won't ever forget that it used to be a canal... you literally bounce when you're driving through that street... imo they didn't do a good job with those huge man holes :ohno:

^^ because the road is so bumpy! you won't ever forget that it used to be a canal... you literally bounce when you're driving through that street... imo they didn't do a good job with those huge man holes :ohno:

Just take the outer most lane of each side and you'll avoid all the bumps. ;)

^^ Yah I agree. Actually that place is easily get flooded during rainy days. I hope the developer will fixed that. That is the reason why I transferred to Makati.

What is the name of the highway that used to be a canal?

What is the name of the highway that used to be a canal?

That's the San Francisco Street, Ate Lili. ;)

Isn't Tivoli a chocolate brand? :colgate:

Anyway, how tall will these towers be?

hey everyone..just a newbie here. anyways..tivoli A, which is the first tower is 28 floors..second is about 24.

^ Hi there, welcome to SSC! :hi: Thanks for the information :okay:

Thanks din po! Im learning a lot from you guys..threads are really full of insights and helpful specially so that this is my first condo investment dami ko natutuhan..:)

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/tivolientrance.jpg

Isn't Tivoli a chocolate brand? :colgate:

Anyway, how tall will these towers be?

Yes Tivoli is a chocolate brand, but I don't think they named it after that, since the full name is Tivoli Garden Residences, I think it was named after the Tivoli Garden(s) in Europe. I forgot though, which country it's located.

Any picture of the scale model oboi_1? :) didnt got the chance to take a picture during the launch..i think its really nice and unique. it has a full slab for plant areas in designated floors. Btw, according to my agent the sales now has even surpassed their sycamore project

Isn't Tivoli a chocolate brand? :colgate:Might be - but what I know for sure is that it's the World's second oldest amusement park... and it's located in Copenhagen Denmark - about 100m from my work.. :)

http://eap.ucop.edu/eap/slideshow/dk/copenhagen/tivoli-lights.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tivoli_Gardens%2C_Copenhagen

The first tower (28F) is Bauhinia Tower and this is the first of the six towers ..oh and theres a rooftop garden for this tower.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e267/jazboom/TivoliGarden-BauhiniaTower.jpghttp://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e267/jazboom/facingNorth.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e267/jazboom/FacingMakatiSkyline.jpg

^^Not bad. Thanks for sharing.

6 towers?

may mga puno. haha

di ba amoy ang ilog pasig pag lumakas ang ulan...

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8968/dsc00008wl1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
:cheers:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/thomasian/Tivoli1.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/thomasian/Tivoli2.jpg

^^ so ung building A ung nakikita dun sa pic?. how high is it?

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/thomasian/Tivoli1.jpg


there's a row of houses in front of tivoli so building B ^^ is actually behind a row of houses and is not directly facing the street as shown

11.14.07

From the Pasig River Ferry

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01.05.08

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For me the major deal breaker for Tivoli Garden besides the not so pleasant neighboring surroundings is the lone main entrance and exit which is quite narrow which leads to a not so wide access road. So expect some major bottlenecks here once all the 6 towers becomes fully occupied.

I can imagine when all 6 buildings are fully occupied and everyone starts driving to work in the morning to have a hard time just getting out of their respective parking slots.

However, if DMCI is able to create at least one more exit/entrance within the compound to another access road, and address this potential problem in the future, then this place would be a very good prospect for both investors and potential home owners.

Just my 2 cents...

So I guess the picture above is expected to be completed this year.

01.20.08

While parked beside the Makati City Hall...
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hi!

looking at this project and it seems that it's the way to be as near to makati as possible without paying makati prices. am i right in this?

i'm an end-user kasi and so just concerned though about a couple of things:

1. is the neighborhood generally safe? i don't mind if it's not pretty so long as you won't get mugged going in and out of the condo.

2. is the flooding bad? it is really near the river...

don't want to ask the developer, for obvious reasons hehe.

thanks for your input, everybody!

hi!

looking at this project and it seems that it's the way to be as near to makati as possible without paying makati prices. am i right in this?

i'm an end-user kasi and so just concerned though about a couple of things:

1. is the neighborhood generally safe? i don't mind if it's not pretty so long as you won't get mugged going in and out of the condo.

2. is the flooding bad? it is really near the river...

don't want to ask the developer, for obvious reasons hehe.

thanks for your input, everybody!


Tivoli was one of my choices but like in my previous post, the reason why I passed up on this is because for me is the ingress and egress of this place is just one. This concerns me alot especially that it leads to a not so huge access road which really becomes packed during rush hour in the morning and at night.

I also find the area outside the development a place that I do not see myself walking at night. And there's really no commercial establishment that is outside Tivoli that can be reached by short walks. But I must admit if you had a car, this is definitely very near Makati.

The small main entrance/exit of Tivoli together with the completion of the 6 buildings in the future did not convince me to end up getting a unit here.

But if you do not see this as a potential problem, I think Tivoli is a respectable and decent choice for someone who is looking for a place that is almost in Makati.

02.04.08 - Taken onboard M/V Pasig Ferry 1
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Hey everyone! i'm back (sort'o went away... :).. i'm looking for another condo (have SOHO Grand Central)... for my brother.. then I saw this thread. I grew up in this area.. about 6 blocks from the site. I never liked the neighborhood, not that it's not safe but there's just too many tambay at night hehe but then some might find that good because people are awake all night there! regarding the baha, my Dad who was there a year ago last told me that it doesn't flood as high as it was before. I remember the worst was at 5' high! When I left in 2001, right before that, for about 2-3 years, I never experienced any baha.

And also, don't get me wrong, I love my neighbors. I miss the sari-sari store! Oh and the location was perfect for me since I love Makati! and if you want to go to Megamall, it's close by dahil sa pioneer. I haven't gone home since..sigh.. memories...

so anyways, which one would you recommend me to get? Avida? or DMCI project? hirap nito. I'm only looking for a 2-3 million condo 2 BR -3BR for my brother and his kids who are there renting right now. any recommendations?

I love to get a mid-rise condo unit but i can't find any. I like the design of mayfield park though.

i would agree with Partition888. everything that you said. i used to frequent this area last year.

Place: The neighborhood is not really something you will delight about. I don't find the people hostile naman but I don't find them amicable either.

Traffic: I have only seen 6 pm traffic, and yes, it's quite terrible. I was once forced to walk from paseo de roxas to the bridge and to the flour mill because the public rides are hardly moving. the road (J Rizal?) is quite narrow, and I can't see any possible room for widening as it is already right beside the river. Weekend will not be much of a problem because there's not much traffic congestion those days. I also heard that a cable car facility that will traverse the river probably near the flour mill will be put up someday. Or probably a ferry boat that will cross the river regularly so you won't be forced to always use the makati bridge.

Location: A very big plus. Few minutes away from Makati, and very accessible from EDSA via the Boni and Pioneer roads. And you can walk from your makati office to Tivoli in less than 30 minutes (of brisk walk).

Developer: I think the developer is reliable naman. They are known for affordable projects that are very near CBDs like their C5 project. And DMCI is itself a contractor right?

No idea yet about the selling price per square meter.

Hey peeps! i'm new in here, and just came across this thread, Here are the selling points I considered :

Price- Well, if i could afford a Condo in Makati i would have bought one with no hesitations. Unfortunately, the price was the main deal breaker for me. I found cheapest condos at 70-80K/sqm and some as high as 100-120k. In Tivoli I was able to purchase a 2Br / 54 Sqm unit for 2.55M. That brings it down do around 47,200/sqm which was right on the budget for me.

Place/Location - My folks live in Mandaluyong, and I frequently find my self in Makati for either business or leisure, so this was a real plus for me. A 5 minute walk/drive via the Makati Mandaluyong Bridge and you are in Makati. Plus there are shortcuts to Ortigas (via Barangaka then tunnel to Pioneer) and Manila (Via J.Rizal then Sta Ana Bridge).

Though I do do agree with the traffic, specially when the 6 towers are completed. But then again this are only on rush hours(Which last 3 to 4 hours). Come to think of it I used to live in Paragon and GA Tower and though locations were excellent for me. Traffic specially on rush hours were unexplainable. Regarding the surroundings I wouldn't mind, as long as there is a good security for the property, i think its okay.

Developer/Amenities I have good faith in the Consunji's. They are a well established developer. and fast growing in the residential condo sector. And having purchased the 1st of the 6th tower, I have noticed (just like in Dansalan Gardens) that they keep the property in tip top condition as a selling point for the other potential buyers for the last 5 towers, which would take around 7-8 more years to complete.

I Lastly also like the execution of the property, it is targeted for a "starting family".a 48-54 sqm 2br unit is not that big. but OK enough and not as cramped as other pre selling properties. Add amenities like a decent sized pool, garden/playgrounds, and penthouse function room with makati skyline.

:) Thanks, for letting me share this.

no problem dude. and thanks for sharing those info. potential investors will appreciate what you just shared. kelangan ko na rin ata magisip magstart ng family. hahay...

by the way, buti na lang din at binuhay mo ang thread. i forgot the name of the project so i was not able to post these photos early on.

taken last weekend...
February 24, 2008

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ph man, i visited the area and can imagine the traffic can get really bad. at least it's near makati. my usual travel now is from makati to QC so i now get longer distance of that traffic...

claris, thanks for the note on the flooding. at least we know it's manageable naman. i also inquired sa avida and a 48sqm unit there is close to P4M na (you have to add tax on top of the price they'll quote), and the neighborhood isn't that much better than that of tivoli kahit makati pa sya. traffic there can get bad and it can flood too...

pokwang, your comments have also been very encouraging. the neighborhood i suppose is like any regular pinoy neighborhood na hindi gated subdivision. as long sa it's not dangerous, ok lang yan :)

i guess i'll be taking the plunge and getting a unit at the 2nd tower of this project... my first ever real estate purchase :)

April 5

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why not sycamore nalang kesa jan na paang may umusbong na building sa gitna ng mga iskwating? very april boy regino at mystika. ang lalaki ng bahay pero squatters ang paligid, ;)

HI GUYS!!!

NEW TOWER IS ALREADY OUT !!!!

HELICONIA BUILDING !!!

WWW.RESORTCONDOHOMES.COM (http://www.resortcondohomes.com)

why not sycamore nalang kesa jan na paang may umusbong na building sa gitna ng mga iskwating? very april boy regino at mystika. ang lalaki ng bahay pero squatters ang paligid, ;)

I have to agree with you :lol:, though hindi naman squtters area, its just a series of undeveloped houses lang naman hehe. On other note, Syacamore was abit overpriced for me, less amenities and smaller base units. (1BR). Plus I said i preferred something close to Makati, so Tivoli worked better for me.


Anyhow, I was just informed by my agent that the turnover for tower 1 was moved to January 2009, 9 Months earlier than the published Sept 2009 RFO. Very impressive. :)

Lastly the project was re planned into a 5 Tower community nalang (originally 6 towers) and they will be converting the last tower into a basketball court area.

i think i stand corrected for this project. the more i see it close for turnover, the more it looks nicer. The bay windows, design of the building, considering the price and close proximity to makati, this is indeed a better deal than sycamore. to all prospect of this project sana makuha nyo ung unit na may view ng rockwell because the view is nice from that angle ;)

If available, could you please upload/post new photos of Tivoli?

Latest/Final Renders of the Towers :)

http://i30.tinypic.com/o0vzgn.jpg

http://i30.tinypic.com/auf30z.jpg

cool renders! sana hindi siya maging masyadong crowded when all the towers get occupied. thanks for posting @ pokwang.

May 3, 2008

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sorry the tint got in the way of this second shot...
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i37/llaurenversion3/urbanity/tivoli2.jpg

^^ I'll try to see what can do to lessen the tint...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/2008/tivoli2x.jpg

nice rendering but very misleading. puro dikit dikit na bahay kaya ang nasa paligid nito at hindi mga puno.

June 8

Moments ago. haha

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siyempre me blurred ulit. hehe...buti na lang indi yung sub ang blurred. :D

Aaron, good job and nice photos Ms Lauren. Akala ko kanina kuha pa rin yan from BGC!

nice rendering but very misleading. puro dikit dikit na bahay kaya ang nasa paligid nito at hindi mga puno.

maybe they're planning to replace all the nearby houses with trees. rendering looks a bit like Serendra to me.

taken by skyscraper1026 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27459329@N02/) from flickr...i think this is PH Man's account too....

taken june 8
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http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91/EnozAnewor/PhMans.jpg

thanks for posting Igan. not a very good time to photoshoot this project. i'm facing the afternoon sun. dapat morning para kuha ang facade details niya.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/tivoli-1.jpg

nice photo with skyline on the backdrop. where did you take that shot @ oboi? :)

^^Took that photo somewhere in Mandaluyong. :)

Guys,

I just dropped by to say thank you. Because of your input and bits of info na din, I signed up for a unit at Tivoli a few weeks ago. This would be my first condo, and you, for sure, were instrumental for this decision. And guess what, in just a span of three weeks, my agent informed me that unit cost appreciated by around 550K. Nakaka-tuwa lang na reservation fee pa nga lang ang binabayaran ko, and end of the month pa ang first payment ko, yet ganun na ka-agad ang pag-appreciate ng unit.

Again, salamat sa inyo!

By the way, below is the rendering for the updated plan development.

http://www.dmcihomes.com/image.php?dmci=806&type=3.2

Wow hello neighbor! Btw what building ka?

Wow hello neighbor! Btw what building ka?

hello din! mine is at heliconia, na december 2011 pa daw ang turn-over. though at the rate ng constructions, it would seems na mapapa-aga yun. right now, kino-construct na yung podium for it, eh. tsaka, i heard na yung bauhinia, eh last quarter of 2009 pa dapat ang turn-over. yet, naka-schedule na daw for turn-over this january. that would be great pag nagkataon. he he he!

ikaw, what building ka?

Expect to have an early turn over. Our DMCI unit was turned over 3 months earlier than scheduled.:)

Yes or even earlier! My unit was scheduled to be turned over Sept 2009, But was announced that it was moved to January 2009! They build really given they are a builder-developer. :)

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/tivoli-1.jpg

just curious, which building is this?

That is Bauhinia. :)

congrats sa mga nakabili, if i may ask, how much is a 48 sqm? may typical 2 br pa ba na facing makati? any ballpark amount?

congrats sa mga nakabili, if i may ask, how much is a 48 sqm? may typical 2 br pa ba na facing makati? any ballpark amount?

For a 2-br 48 sqm facing Makati, you have to get a unit at either Eugenia or Heliconia Towers na, of which 2010 and 2011 is the scheduled turn-over. Yun nga lang, medyo mata-takpan ang ibang units nung Hibiscus Tower. Check my previous post sa updated site development plan.

Ballpark figure for it is around 3.2M na yata sa ngayon.

July 27

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given the prices this is a really nice project. I like the design of the towers there are a lot of unique and interesting details--I don't understand why other developers such as robinsons couldn't add some interesting architectural details even though their project may be higher end

robinsons builder contractor is also DMCI if i'm not mistaken

Hi! Would anyone have an idea kung ano yung measurement nya, floor to ceiling? :)

hello din! mine is at heliconia, na december 2011 pa daw ang turn-over. though at the rate ng constructions, it would seems na mapapa-aga yun. right now, kino-construct na yung podium for it, eh. tsaka, i heard na yung bauhinia, eh last quarter of 2009 pa dapat ang turn-over. yet, naka-schedule na daw for turn-over this january. that would be great pag nagkataon. he he he!

ikaw, what building ka?


^^ Hi there neighbors? :) Thanks to this forum, I was encouraged to get a unit there as well. First ever real estate investment. I hope I made the right decision. :cheers:

What floor ka?:cheers: :)

A glimpse of TGR :D

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hmm, was that taken along JP Rizal? the paint overlay has already started partially. it looks nice from afar. i have some photos taken a while back but i'm too tired to upload. :nuts: (medyo drunk)

hmm, was that taken along JP Rizal? the paint overlay has already started partially. it looks nice from afar. i have some photos taken a while back but i'm too tired to upload. :nuts: (medyo drunk)

:cheers: :D

:lol:

here are the photos i was talking about:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/2763697649_051a2691e5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3177/2764547478_12a23e6de4.jpg

^^ Hi there neighbors? :) Thanks to this forum, I was encouraged to get a unit there as well. First ever real estate investment. I hope I made the right decision. :cheers:

What floor ka?:cheers: :)

^^parehas tayo, first investment ko din yung unit ko.:)

nasa 10th floor yung unit ko, corner unit.

Nice Shot! ^^ :okay:

hey jude, thanks. there are actually more here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27459329@N02/

the project is looking good! really happy i bought here :)

bought my unit at the eugenia building, 2br corner, for 2.84M - it was listed at 2.99M. now they say it's listed at 3.5M. not bad! but i'll be living here instead of selling it, and i think i made the right choice :)

^^Yep. :) Great Choice :okay: Nice view, the Makati Skyline

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August 21, 2008

Don't you just love the spaghetti? :colgate:

Nice! :okay: But the powerlines are such an eyesore. :ohno:

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August 21, 2008

Don't you just love the spaghetti? :colgate:


eyesore nga talaga yung powerline dun sa picture na yun.:ohno:
though ok lang naman since yung powerlines are nasa may street area mismo fronting nung property. na kung papasok ka na sa property (kahit dun lang sa way) at wala ka na sa dun sa street, wala nang eyesore.:):):)

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September 5, 2008

^^ Spot the difference. :lol: (the paint.)

i like the colors used in DMCI's projects. :okay:

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Some pics last week care of the camphone. :)

^^ really loving the color. :okay:

http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Real%20Estate&p=49&type=2&sec=37&aid=2008091133

DMCI’s best in Tivoli
Philippine Star
Friday, September 12, 2008

Tivoli Garden Residences by DMCI Homes is now gradually taking shape – its first tower has just sprung to life with more facilities set to emerge very soon for residents to finally enjoy their unique, eco-inspired dwelling. Launched in January 2007, Tivoli is in fact growing faster than expected, since high-rise projects usually take four to five years before being completed.

This unprecedented growth can be attributed to DMCI the mother company, which relies on more than 50 years of experience in the construction industry. For its part, DMCI Homes is likewise achieving generating feats in the line of medium rise developments – its properties achieving record sales because of their world-class appeal and quality, timely delivery and affordability. With Tivoli Garden, DMCI Homes challenges itself to achieve the same success in the high-rise category.

Adrian M. Calimbas, project manager for Tivoli Garden Residences, revealed that the development’s first tower, Bauhinia, was topped off in March this year – one year ahead of schedule. This means that the ready for occupancy (RFO) date will be moved earlier to January 2009, compared to the initial target of September 2009. Unit buyers have the option of utilizing their condo sooner than scheduled after they fulfill certain move – in requirements.

Calimbas also announced that important changes were made in the site development plans to the property, after comprehensive research and client feedback. Initial plans had Tivoli Garden Residences featuring six high-rise buildings. Now, there will only be five towers to compose the garden community. “The revision was made in order to provide better views for the other buildings, and also to allot more open spaces and expand the amenities area. This also reduces density and congestion, and to spread out the amenities to the rest of the building residents,” Calimbas explained.

“Makati is just a river away from the project site, so urban professionals and even investors want to take advantage of this property’s viable location. This also explains the fast movement of the studio units, not to mention the usual price advantage of DMCI Homes. It’s practically in Makati but we’re more affordable and you get all these first-rate amenties,” Ofrecio said.

DMCI Homes is the country’s first Triple A builder/developer that offers modest-income earning families optimum value for their money by providing homes with exceptional features and amenities, world-standard level of craftsmanship borne out of more than 50 years’ experience in the construction and development industry.

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Bauhinia Tower :)

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Unfinished lap pool :)

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Bauhinia Tower Lobby

Can't wait to move in this January! :)

^^ Cool shots @pokwang I really really love the color of this building. :okay:

Di naman pala masyado halata yung surroundings nito speaking of the houses the naka palibot dito. :)

Taken yesterday :

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ganda naman di ba? DMCI delivers! kumusta naman ang property management nila sa mga finished projects nila sa C5?

Looks good..from what I have seen DMCI consistantly make good developments :)

agree Ph Man. Ang Ganda talaga! :okay:

^^ Cool shots @pokwang I really really love the color of this building. :okay:

Di naman pala masyado halata yung surroundings nito speaking of the houses the naka palibot dito. :)

Why? Are there informal settlers na naka palibot or just low cost houses?

Why? Are there informal settlers na naka palibot or just low cost houses?

I think both. Malapit lang kasi samen yan eh.

Hi there, i'm a newbie on this forum, ask lang po, meron po bang common parking area ang Tivoli to rent manage by them, let say hindi ka kumuha ng parking?

hello,
do you know of anyone who is interested in renting a unit at bauhinia 28th floor 2 bedrooms without parking...

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were the units turned over already? jude, you have special interest in this project. are you a unit owner or just a photo enthusiast like me? :)

^^ just an photo enthusiast. :D :lol:

Hi, would anyone know how much the rent/lease rates are for a studio and 2-BR unit?

Thanks-

I'm also looking at this against sycamore/paloverde. If you were to pick between the 2, which one would you pick and why?

My 2 cents:

Sycamore's/paloverde's more accessible since its very near the MRT station and less... I'll use tambays for the lack of term. Each unit has a utility room which is a plus for me.

Tivoli on the other hand as you guys mentioned has a lot of tambays outside and I'm not sure if public transpo passes through coronado street. The plus side is they have a 3 bedroom unit (around the same size as paloverde's 2 BR at 70 sq mtr), and more amenities. Downside is that there are no utility rooms.

How bout you guys? Your input would be very much appreciated.

given the insights that you shared, i would go for sycamore since it seems to have a better location. no matter how gasgas it may sound, but in condo buying, its still "location, location, location". you can't be wrong if you're near MRT and with less "tambays". remember tambays can mean its less attractive to some people. just my thoughts.

Hey there just trying to give my advice as a unit owner, did my research pretty well before taking the plunge and purchasing a unit here. It really all boils down to what you may really want and need.

Transportation and location:

Transportation wise Dansalan is a real winner here. Lot of public transportation and a 5 mins away from the MRT. Though location wise Tivoli is'nt that shabby in anyways. (Again it boils down to you preference on location, Dansalan being near to Ortigas and Tivoli being almost in Makati). Tivoli is about 10 Mins to Rockwell and abit farther to Ayala and Makati CBD, that is if you have your own car, though there are jeeps (Hulo) to get you to different parts of Mandaluyong, and a tricycle close to the bridge that would get you to Makati Ave.

Security wise:

This was an issue for me at first. I must admit there are alot of undeveloped houses by the surroundings, now it is not an issue to me any more.
I have lived in Mandaluyong all my life and Hulo is'nt exactly a notorious community like Tondo or Recto, plus there is a Barangay outpost right opposite the Tivoli entrance. Also the community has a wide perimeter and as a community i'm pretty positive DMCI also would have a thorough security just for the peace of mind of the unit owners.

On a side note, :) given we live in Metro Manila, I can say we all have a "general" risk in everyday living. As you may know the daugther of the Hultmans was shot right in front of San Lorenzo Village. Or the unresolved Glorietta 1 explosion right beside the future Raffles Site killing more than 10.

Unit Size:

I believe Tivoli Units are more Flexible than than Dansalan. Though unit price per SQM in both Dansalan and Tivoli are almost the same (60 to 70k), Tivoli gives you more flexibility. For example the 45 Plus sqm unit in Tivoli is 2BR as for in Dansalan it's 1BR + Utility room. 70 plus sqm unit in Tivoli is 3 BR as for Dansalan its only a 2BR plus Utility room. and so on. So in Tivoli you have the option to either use the last room as a bedroom or a utility room. Though the other way around in Dansalan, it is not ideal to use the utility room as an additional bedroom given its has limited ventilation and only roughly finished. So if you have an issue of not having a utility room, I say just purchase a 3BR unit in Tivoli and use the 3rd bedroom as a utility room, since as you mentioned it would cost the same as the 2BR Dansalan unit. Plus most Tivoli units have large 9-10 Sqm Terraces, half of which enjoy great views of the Makati skyline.

Amenities:

This was also a big plus for me. The 5 tower community in Tivoli would share 2 Lap pools, great function rooms (Clubhouse and Sky Lounge), a full basketball and tennis court, plus considerable amount of greenery. As opposed to 3 tower Dansalan community, Sharing one pool, a basketball half-court and limited garden area.


Hope I helped in some way in making your decision. Have a great day :)

Hi, would anyone know how much the rent/lease rates are for a studio and 2-BR unit?

Thanks-

I have inquired this through my agent. She gave a a rought estimate of 11-12k for the studio units.

I have inquired this through my agent. She gave a a rought estimate of 11-12k for the studio units.

Thanks for the info, pokwang

Thanks for the very informative post pokwang! This will really help me in my decision making.

If anyone else wants to voice out their opinions, feel free to do so. I need all the input I could get. :)

Thanks for the very informative post pokwang! This will really help me in my decision making.

If anyone else wants to voice out their opinions, feel free to do so. I need all the input I could get. :)


Also, most, if not all, units have a designated laundry area at the roof deck something similar to the picture below from Riverfront Residences.

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Yeah, a agree that the Sycamore Towers has a better location and there's not much "tambays" nga. But for me the Tivoli has one of the best views. Especially the Makati Skyline. :D

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I want to share our newly finished renovation in Fairfax2. A 57sq.m. 2br 2t&b
What we did is a major renovation of the unit which includes demolition of kitchen/laundry wall, retiling (600x600 at kichen, 250x400at t&b, all italian tiles, new kitchen granite counter with breakfast nook(includes kitchen built-in hob and hood),replacement of all doors,modern hardwares and locksets, and toilet fixtures, construction of built in entertainment center, dining bar, window louvers ( to hide the imperfections of windows and to prevent water leaks), foyer storage, pantry, all cabinets and closets,wall to wall carpeting(soft carpet), supply and installation of aircon units, multi-point water heaters for all t&b's and kitchen ( includes repiping), installation of replacement and installation of new receptacles (to universal outlets)and switches(icl. dimmer switches), all lighting fixtures (pendant lights, covelights, etc)interior windows to maximize the potentials of the loft floor, supply of all furniture (beds,imported beddings,throw pillows,chairs, stools, sofa,centertable), window coverings, painting and repair of all walls ( hindi kasi pantay ang mga pader),nature wall accents ( to create an outdoor feel) and accessories.

Our renovation costs ranges from 200-800K, depending on your material preferences/specifications and scope of work.

You can reach us at 532-6864,920-7657,09175243536, or email us at monarchisds@gmail.com for a free quotation with a design concept suited to your lifestyle. We can also design and build based on your budget.

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any updates from unit owners. tuloy na ba move-in for 2009?

according to admin, yes tuloy sha. :)

I'm scheduled a unit inspection by 1st week ng December. If all good na, can move in as early as late December :)

Developer lauds DOT's initiative in promoting property investments (http://www.positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Tourism_24/Developer_lauds_DOT_s_initiative_in_promoting_property_investments.shtml)

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By Lynda B. Valencia

MANILA, Nov. 17 (PNA) -- DMCI Homes, one of the country's leading property developers, has lauded the efforts of the Department of Tourism (DOT) to promote property investments in the country through its "Live Your Dream" campaign which has just finished its international debut in Seoul, South Korea's International Property and Investment Show (IPIS) 2008.

DOT, through its marketing arm, the Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC), launched the "Live Your Dream" campaign to promote to foreigners the idea of investing in a second home in the Philippines.

DMCI Sales Director Florante Ofrecio, who was present at the IPIS 2008's three-day run, said that the Tourism department's innovative approach in encouraging tourism investments especially in the country's real estate and property sector is indeed commendable.

"As far as I know, DOT's initiative to showcase the various property developments in the country is the first-of-its kind public-private sector partnership," Ofrecio said.

The government agency perfectly complements private sector efforts in getting foreign tourists and expatriates to invest in second homes in the Philippines by adding tourism appeal and flavor, he added.

Tourism Secretary Joseph "Ace" Durano said that, "To compete with other countries, also hoping to get a big piece of foreign investments in their respective property sectors, the country needs to underscore what's in store for foreigners here in the Philippines. We have to tell them about our tropical island paradise where they will enjoy the company of a friendly populace, pristine beaches, rich nature with exotic species, as well as a vibrant night life teeming with all sorts of entertainment -– a dream lifestyle, so to speak."

Meanwhile, Undersecretary for Tourism Planning and Promotions Eduardo Jarque Jr. said that, "Promoting property investments among foreign tourists and expatriates is one way by which the department seeks to increase receipts from tourism activities in the country."

He added, "Aside from increasing the number of days of stay in the country, encouraging foreigners to buy permanent homes in the Philippines also tends to increase frequency of visits in the country."

Aside from DMCI, other key players in the country's real estate and property industry which joined the Philippine pavilion at the Korean property fair include: DMCI Homes, Federal Land Inc., Fil-Estate Urban Dev't Corp., Megaworld Corporation, Phil. BXT Corporation, Robinson's Land Corporation, State Properties Corporation, and the Philippine Retirement Authority.

The DOT provided the participating property developers with booth space in the IPIS 2008 Philippine pavilion, which incidentally is the largest measuring a total of 108 sq.m., and not to mention the most artistically designed in the entire exhibition.

Aside from the booths, DOT also assisted the IPIS 2008 participants in visa processing, on-site business meetings and presentations, courier of printed materials, hotel reservation and transfers as well as airfare discounts.

Jarque said that the IPIS 2008 is the ideal venue for the campaign's first overseas run, noting that "after all, the Korean market has always expressed interest in the Philippines, with Koreans being among the country's list of most frequent visitors."

In the first IPIS held last year, also in Seoul, the Philippines ranked second, next to the US, as the most inquired nation among the exhibition's thousands of visitors comprising serious property investors and/or home buyers, mainly from Korea.

Official Korean government statistics show that their citizens have about US$ 10 million in direct overseas investments, of which up to US$ 1 million is comprised of residential properties.

In 2007, US$ 1.22 billion worth of overseas properties were bought by Koreans, up by 57 percent from the 2006 figure.

This year's IPIS was participated in by 70 real estate and property, hotel and resort, and construction and property management companies from 14 countries. (PNA)

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^^ Ganda! :okay:

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Some new pics! Malapit na turnover for the first tower! :)

Thanks Pokwang for the new pics. It's nice.

^^ The pool looks really nice. :okay: Thanks @pokwang

Good day condo unit owners.

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I want to share our newly finished renovation in Fairfax2. A 57sq.m. 2br 2t&b
What we did is a major renovation of the unit which includes demolition of kitchen/laundry wall, retiling (600x600 at kichen, 250x400at t&b, all italian tiles, new kitchen granite counter with breakfast nook(includes kitchen built-in hob and hood),replacement of all doors,modern hardwares and locksets, and toilet fixtures, construction of built in entertainment center, dining bar, window louvers ( to hide the imperfections of windows and to prevent water leaks), foyer storage, pantry, all cabinets and closets,wall to wall carpeting(soft carpet), supply and installation of aircon units, multi-point water heaters for all t&b's and kitchen ( includes repiping), installation of replacement and installation of new receptacles (to universal outlets)and switches(icl. dimmer switches), all lighting fixtures (pendant lights, covelights, etc)interior windows to maximize the potentials of the loft floor, supply of all furniture (beds,imported beddings,throw pillows,chairs, stools, sofa,centertable), window coverings, painting and repair of all walls ( hindi kasi pantay ang mga pader),nature wall accents ( to create an outdoor feel) and accessories.

Our renovation costs ranges from 200-800K, depending on your material preferences/specifications and scope of work.

You can reach us at 532-6864,920-7657,09175243536, or email us at monarchisds@gmail.com for a free quotation with a design concept suited to your lifestyle. We can also design and build based on your budget.

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parang sogo motel:lol:

Yeah, a agree that the Sycamore Towers has a better location and there's not much "tambays" nga. But for me the Tivoli has one of the best views. Especially the Makati Skyline. :D

better ang view at tivoli if ur unit happens to be facing either rockwell or fort. but for most, u will be enjoying peeping each other windows. dansalan IMO is better in terms of view because towers are not facing each other.Pokwang is right about tivoli has a better layout and flexi pa ang terms.
My only concern in tivoli are the hallways na may window. parang medyo tenement feel, but the sky garden is a plus.

hi, any idea kung kelan ang turnover sa tivoli - bauhinia tower? kelan kaya pwede magmove-in?

Dec 26

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^^ Eyesore talaga ynag powerlines na yan. :ohno:

Last time na nagpunta kami sa Tivoli, di pa naturnover. Accdg sa agent, January pa daw turnover and February pa pwede magmove in. Tanong ko lang kung natuloy ang turnover nyo last Dec 26? Kelan kayo magmove in? Thanks

More photos of the project: :)

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NICE PHOTOS

Ganda! Very "Tropical" feel. :okay:

@pokwang,

i was in Tivoli in the last week of November (it was one of the properties i was considering) and at that time, the club house was still being constructed and so was the pool. now, its finished. good and fast work for DMCI. yey for all unit owners!

Hi Pokwang,
Nice pictures! Do you have pics of your unit as I want to see one as I own at the 28th floor?
Thanks,

A very cloudy afternoon.

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Those were very nice photos, Pokwang! Ganda ng development! Nakaka-inggit ang mga magmo-move-in na. Hay...

Will be visiting the site this saturday!!!
Excited na!

Bauhinia Tower

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Swimming Pool

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Eugenia Tower

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Clubhouse

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Ang ganda! :okay: congrats sa unit owners.

ang ganda nga, congrats owners.....i have a friend who owns a unit here and he is excited to go home to check his unit...

may kuha ako ng Tivoli kagabi:

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^^ Argh! :okay: ganda! Ang calm naman ng Pasig River. :lol:

hey jude, bakit "argh"? oo nga napaka calm niya. gabi na kasi. almost 9 pm na yata. parang masaya tumira sa Tivoli ano? at very reasonable price, dami mo nang maeenjoy na amenities. good buy for all investors!

Agree @Ph Man. :D "Argh"? Ganda ng shot eh. Yun ang reaction ko. :lol:

hehe, thanks. me trick lang yan. ;)

dmci is one of the best developers in the country.. i always recommend them as an alternative.

wow i'm impressed. ganda talaga ng trabaho ng DMCI. nakita ko before yung Dansalan Gardens at maganda talaga gawa nila. Pero consistent sila, itong Tivoli and Dansalan parehong masukal ang neighborhood. Sana ganito din yung ibang condo. I think the finished product is better than the Columns in buendia. IMHO.

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may naka-move-in na ba dito among the forumers? pag napapa-daan kasi ako dito sa gabi, may mga units nang may ilaw.

paging pokwang...
:)

may mga naka-move in na po sa Tivoli Garden. :)

Yong sa akin pinaprocess pa ang mga papers to move in maybe next month na kami.

may mga naka-move in na po sa Tivoli Garden. :)

Yong sa akin pinaprocess pa ang mga papers to move in maybe next month na kami.


sarap naman! heliconia pa ako, eh. mataga-tagal pa. . .

anyway, ask ko na din kung ano ang naging policy ng dmci with regards dyan sa pag-move-in due to early turn-over. i mean, di ba yung downpayment dun sa payment schedule ng contract supposedly runs until the turn-over schedule pa? and since early turn-over nga, it would mean na di pa tapos yung downpayment. so, did you have to pay for the remaining amount ng downpayment? also, pa'no yung balance after the downpayment? kelan dapat na mag-start ang monthly payment dun?

salamat sa makaka-sagot! :)

sarap naman! heliconia pa ako, eh. mataga-tagal pa. . .

anyway, ask ko na din kung ano ang naging policy ng dmci with regards dyan sa pag-move-in due to early turn-over. i mean, di ba yung downpayment dun sa payment schedule ng contract supposedly runs until the turn-over schedule pa? and since early turn-over nga, it would mean na di pa tapos yung downpayment. so, did you have to pay for the remaining amount ng downpayment? also, pa'no yung balance after the downpayment? kelan dapat na mag-start ang monthly payment dun?

salamat sa makaka-sagot! :)

napadaan lang po,hope na makatulong sa iyo ito>>>http://www.resortcondohomes.com/buyers-guide/turn-over-of-unit.html

Hey peeps! Yeah naka nag start na ang move in last January pa. Siguro almost 20 na kami sa building. Basta naka 20% ka na downpayment pwede ka ng mag move in. :)

By the way turnover of tower 2 has been moved to Feb 2010. From the original Dec 2010!!! Really impressive. Impressive din and Amenities, I must say sulit considering the price comapred to near by competitions. Lap pool, gym, 2 function rooms, meeting room, kiddie room, video room. Very very happy with my investment. :)

Will try to post photos soon.

sarap naman! heliconia pa ako, eh. mataga-tagal pa. . .

anyway, ask ko na din kung ano ang naging policy ng dmci with regards dyan sa pag-move-in due to early turn-over. i mean, di ba yung downpayment dun sa payment schedule ng contract supposedly runs until the turn-over schedule pa? and since early turn-over nga, it would mean na di pa tapos yung downpayment. so, did you have to pay for the remaining amount ng downpayment? also, pa'no yung balance after the downpayment? kelan dapat na mag-start ang monthly payment dun?

salamat sa makaka-sagot! :)

Hi Andrie,
Sa akin 10% payment pwede nang makalipat just waiting for the fees for electric and water connection plus the monthly fee and that's it and you'll continue paying the remaining 10% then the remaining balance to be fully piad by financing or cash. Sabi ng pamangkin ko maganda daw, sa pictures ko lang kasi nakikita pero so far nakamura ako dahil sa ngayon tumubo na ako ng 18.5% which is not bad good investment.

Hey peeps! Yeah naka nag start na ang move in last January pa. Siguro almost 20 na kami sa building. Basta naka 20% ka na downpayment pwede ka ng mag move in. :)

By the way turnover of tower 2 has been moved to Feb 2010. From the original Dec 2010!!! Really impressive. Impressive din and Amenities, I must say sulit considering the price comapred to near by competitions. Lap pool, gym, 2 function rooms, meeting room, kiddie room, video room. Very very happy with my investment. :)

Will try to post photos soon.

Hi Andrie,
Sa akin 10% payment pwede nang makalipat just waiting for the fees for electric and water connection plus the monthly fee and that's it and you'll continue paying the remaining 10% then the remaining balance to be fully piad by financing or cash. Sabi ng pamangkin ko maganda daw, sa pictures ko lang kasi nakikita pero so far nakamura ako dahil sa ngayon tumubo na ako ng 18.5% which is not bad good investment.

10% or 20% lang ng TCP?! wow, ok naman pala. in a few months, makaka-10% na din ako. he he he! sana ganyan din yung ibigay sa akin. though ok lang din naman kung 20% tulad nung kay pokwang. 30-70 kasi yung pinili kong payment scheme since medyo matagal pa nga. and yung 30% na downpayment, eh supposedly dec. 2011 pa ang last payment for it since yun nga ang schedule ng building turn-over.

and yes, ang ganda nga nung lugar. pag napapadaan ako dun, i can't help it but wish na sana turn-over time na ng building namin. he he he! excited ba!

thanks, simba and pokwang, for the info! :)

guys, how much will unit be rented out (per sqm) for this project?

i checked out this development a while ago...here are some observations and findings...

(+) units to floor ratio is low - less than 20 at Bauhinia. compared with its contemporaries, this one will be less dense

(+) there are some occupants who are already using the pool (didn't notice the lap pool though)

(+) the gym at the clubhouse is a come on to me. but the gym was locked when i checked it out. the agent said some occupants were using it that morning. she claims there will be membership fee for the gym. can someone verify this?

(-) there's no parking at Bauhinia. but Euginia will have a 3-level parking. you can own one slot at 360 something thousand pesos

(-) there are only 3 units left for Bauhinia. that's where the promo of move-in at only 10% dp stands.

(-) few units left for Euginia, most of which with no balcony. i was told turnover will be Dec 2010. again, this needs to be verified.

(±) units will be turned over bare, but with some fixtures like cabinets, fixtures, provisions for telephone, cable, etc.

(+++) the inside of Bauhinia is superb! what you see from the outside translates to the inside. there's an atrium for every 5 (or 6?) floors! so it creates an impression that you are on a lowrise structure. in reality you're not. a big plus. the hallway does not appear to be a hallway as we perceive it in most developments. it looks more like a sidewalk in a park. there are a lot of free space in every floor. :okay: the air flows freely from the outside. very ideal for clausthrophobic people.

(+) the sky lounge (or whatever they call it) looks like a very good idea. good job for DMCI on this one. you can have your party here at very nominal price. the makati skyline and manila bay views are breathtaking. and since it's right beside the Pasig River, air current is very strong. amazingly the smell is not stinky. i hope it doesn't smell foul during rainy days.

(-) Bauhinia has a very nice view of both Rockwell and Makati CBD skylines. however, this view will be a goner when the 4th and 5th tower gets built.

(-) the grand lobby doesn't appear to grand. it looks more like a reception area for a nonclassy spa. PMO should do something about this. the furnitures should be changed into something else. they don't match with the overall hue of the tower. since most units are still underconstruction, the presence of construction folks make you feel it's not a very privvy condiminium. imho, turnover should have been done later this year when all interior works were already done. i also got confused who are the actual tivoli dwellers and who aren't.

(-) the quality of wood used in doors for the units do not come close to the quality of the ones i have seen in the model units. as in the quality is not acceptable. makes the unit look very cheap. there are huge differences between the model unit and actual units. be very keen on checking those out before jumping into conclusion that you want to live in Tivoli.

Overall, Tivoli for me is a good buy. At ~70k/sqm, it's notches higher than most of its contemporaries. The hallway was generously done, there's a center garden plus the atrium - that makes you forget you are in a high rise condo. Check it out yourself and you'll be amazed. Only little details need to be paid attention to here - like the finishing qualities, the doors, glasses, electrical fittings, T&B installations, and all. These are minor things, but the unit owner will have to shell out a huge amount if he decides to have all these replaced.

Also, property management office might want to make their reception appear more formal and decent. At first glance it looked like a spa reception to me. There weren't too many security people too. Also, instead of hiring external security agency, DMCI might want to consider hiring in-house security people. And let them dress more formally and make them appear like their are NOT manning some pawnshops.

At 5 towers, the development looks dense. But the # of units per floor ratio is very small. There's ample space outside your unit to move around just in case you got bored inside.

If I got the money, I'd buy a 3BR unit on this one. While you might feel hesitant to let your family live in a hirise condo - you will think otherwise in this one.

^^ 360k for ONE slot at parking? wow

i checked out this development a while ago...here are some observations and findings...

(+) units to floor ratio is low - less than 20 at Bauhinia. compared with its contemporaries, this one will be less dense

(+) there are some occupants who are already using the pool (didn't notice the lap pool though)

(+) the gym at the clubhouse is a come on to me. but the gym was locked when i checked it out. the agent said some occupants were using it that morning. she claims there will be membership fee for the gym. can someone verify this?

(-) there's no parking at Bauhinia. but Euginia will have a 3-level parking. you can own one slot at 360 something thousand pesos

(-) there are only 3 units left for Bauhinia. that's where the promo of move-in at only 10% dp stands.

(-) few units left for Euginia, most of which with no balcony. i was told turnover will be Dec 2010. again, this needs to be verified.

(±) units will be turned over bare, but with some fixtures like cabinets, fixtures, provisions for telephone, cable, etc.

(+++) the inside of Bauhinia is superb! what you see from the outside translates to the inside. there's an atrium for every 5 (or 6?) floors! so it creates an impression that you are on a lowrise structure. in reality you're not. a big plus. the hallway does not appear to be a hallway as we perceive it in most developments. it looks more like a sidewalk in a park. there are a lot of free space in every floor. :okay: the air flows freely from the outside. very ideal for clausthrophobic people.

(+) the sky lounge (or whatever they call it) looks like a very good idea. good job for DMCI on this one. you can have your party here at very nominal price. the makati skyline and manila bay views are breathtaking. and since it's right beside the Pasig River, air current is very strong. amazingly the smell is not stinky. i hope it doesn't smell foul during rainy days.

(-) Bauhinia has a very nice view of both Rockwell and Makati CBD skylines. however, this view will be a goner when the 4th and 5th tower gets built.

(-) the grand lobby doesn't appear to grand. it looks more like a reception area for a nonclassy spa. PMO should do something about this. the furnitures should be changed into something else. they don't match with the overall hue of the tower. since most units are still underconstruction, the presence of construction folks make you feel it's not a very privvy condiminium. imho, turnover should have been done later this year when all interior works were already done. i also got confused who are the actual tivoli dwellers and who aren't.

(-) the quality of wood used in doors for the units do not come close to the quality of the ones i have seen in the model units. as in the quality is not acceptable. makes the unit look very cheap. there are huge differences between the model unit and actual units. be very keen on checking those out before jumping into conclusion that you want to live in Tivoli.

Overall, Tivoli for me is a good buy. At ~70k/sqm, it's notches higher than most of its contemporaries. The hallway was generously done, there's a center garden plus the atrium - that makes you forget you are in a high rise condo. Check it out yourself and you'll be amazed. Only little details need to be paid attention to here - like the finishing qualities, the doors, glasses, electrical fittings, T&B installations, and all. These are minor things, but the unit owner will have to shell out a huge amount if he decides to have all these replaced.

Also, property management office might want to make their reception appear more formal and decent. At first glance it looked like a spa reception to me. There weren't too many security people too. Also, instead of hiring external security agency, DMCI might want to consider hiring in-house security people. And let them dress more formally and make them appear like their are NOT manning some pawnshops.

At 5 towers, the development looks dense. But the # of units per floor ratio is very small. There's ample space outside your unit to move around just in case you got bored inside.

If I got the money, I'd buy a 3BR unit on this one. While you might feel hesitant to let your family live in a hirise condo - you will think otherwise in this one.

wow, nice comprehensive review! kudos! :banana:

(-) there are only 3 units left for Bauhinia. that's where the promo of move-in at only 10% dp stands.


according to my agent, yung 10% dp to be able to move-in would also be applicable to other towers pag ready for turn-over na. sa akin kasi, 30% downpayment is spread to the number of months prior to the scheduled turn-over. and pag naka-10% na by the time of early turn-over, pwede na mag-move-in. flexible naman ang payment scheme ng DMCI.


(-) few units left for Euginia, most of which with no balcony. i was told turnover will be Dec 2010. again, this needs to be verified.


early turn-over din daw ang mangyayari for Eugenia. it's scheduled to be turned-over by december 2010, but then mapapa-aga daw. and sa ngayon, february 2010 na daw matu-turn-over ang Eugenia.

and yes, it's quite amazing that the area does not smell stinky knowing its close proximity to the Pasig River. as in, surprisingly fine naman pala. :)

galing talaga ng DMCI....

hay...i just love this place...sana 2012 na....

i noticed last night that Tivoli will have a green skysign. has anyone seen it? :)


according to my agent, yung 10% dp to be able to move-in would also be applicable to other towers pag ready for turn-over na. sa akin kasi, 30% downpayment is spread to the number of months prior to the scheduled turn-over. and pag naka-10% na by the time of early turn-over, pwede na mag-move-in. flexible naman ang payment scheme ng DMCI.



early turn-over din daw ang mangyayari for Eugenia. it's scheduled to be turned-over by december 2010, but then mapapa-aga daw. and sa ngayon, february 2010 na daw matu-turn-over ang Eugenia.

and yes, it's quite amazing that the area does not smell stinky knowing its close proximity to the Pasig River. as in, surprisingly fine naman pala. :)

that's right.

i think one of the main drawbacks of living in Tivoli will be the horrible traffic during rush hours. and if you are a senior citizen, you won't enjoy as many benefits as your neighbors at the other part of the river. :)

if you are planning to live in a condo with your family and do not need to leave your house on a daily basis, it's worth considering Tivoli as an option. staying home does not have to be boring if you have a modestly landscaped floor.

DMCI Homes unveils new perspective on city living (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=454651&publicationSubCategoryId=76)
Updated April 03, 2009 12:00 AM
Phistar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=454651&publicationSubCategoryId=76)

The Sky Lounge of Bauhinia Tower was designed as a convenient venue where residents can ‘chill out’ while enjoying spectacular views of the metropolis over a cup of coffee, light meal or drink.

MANILA, Philippines - The Sky Lounge of Bauhinia Tower at DMCI Homes’ Tivoli Garden Residences is now open for prospective homebuyers and unit owners to get a glimpse of what modern city living should be. Though housed in a high-rise condo, middle income professionals and their families don’t need to feel confined in a concrete structure for the rest of the day.

Perched at the topmost level of the 28-story tower, Bauhinia’s Sky Lounge is a unique feature that defines the lifestyle of Tivoli Garden Residences - free-flowing, refreshing, enveloped with greens and spectacular views.

Tivoli Garden Residences is the only residential condominium project in its immediate area that features fully landscaped gardens on every five floors of its five spacious buildings. Its first tower, Bauhinia, is set for turnover this month - one year ahead of schedule!

Centrally located between the Makati and Mandaluyong CBDs, Tivoli Garden is nestled on a 2.7-hectare property featuring premier amenities found in upscale projects but are offered at a much affordable rate. May Precilla, DMCI Homes Director for Marketing said that Tivoli Garden is an ideal choice for young families looking to live in a modern condominium setting while combining the comforts of a rejuvenating community.

“The Sky Lounge is basically designed as a common space for residents’ use apart from their own units and other amenities,” Precilla said. “From our extensive research and focus group studies, we found out that the market really appreciates something like this which they can use to entertain their guests. It’s like a function room where they can celebrate parties and other occasions and also for personal recreation and rest. Its 200 square meter of space is enough to accommodate a homeowner’s small party of guests without interrupting the other activities of other residents who may be using the Sky Lounge as well.”

i noticed last night that Tivoli will have a green skysign. has anyone seen it? :)

i think i've seen that one, too. though it seemed to have been perched at the crane on the second tower. not sure, though. :)

DMCI Homes unveils new perspective on city living (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=454651&publicationSubCategoryId=76)
Updated April 03, 2009 12:00 AM
Phistar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=454651&publicationSubCategoryId=76)

The Sky Lounge of Bauhinia Tower was designed as a convenient venue where residents can ‘chill out’ while enjoying spectacular views of the metropolis over a cup of coffee, light meal or drink.

MANILA, Philippines - The Sky Lounge of Bauhinia Tower at DMCI Homes’ Tivoli Garden Residences is now open for prospective homebuyers and unit owners to get a glimpse of what modern city living should be. Though housed in a high-rise condo, middle income professionals and their families don’t need to feel confined in a concrete structure for the rest of the day.

Perched at the topmost level of the 28-story tower, Bauhinia’s Sky Lounge is a unique feature that defines the lifestyle of Tivoli Garden Residences - free-flowing, refreshing, enveloped with greens and spectacular views.

Tivoli Garden Residences is the only residential condominium project in its immediate area that features fully landscaped gardens on every five floors of its five spacious buildings. Its first tower, Bauhinia, is set for turnover this month - one year ahead of schedule!

Centrally located between the Makati and Mandaluyong CBDs, Tivoli Garden is nestled on a 2.7-hectare property featuring premier amenities found in upscale projects but are offered at a much affordable rate. May Precilla, DMCI Homes Director for Marketing said that Tivoli Garden is an ideal choice for young families looking to live in a modern condominium setting while combining the comforts of a rejuvenating community.

“The Sky Lounge is basically designed as a common space for residents’ use apart from their own units and other amenities,” Precilla said. “From our extensive research and focus group studies, we found out that the market really appreciates something like this which they can use to entertain their guests. It’s like a function room where they can celebrate parties and other occasions and also for personal recreation and rest. Its 200 square meter of space is enough to accommodate a homeowner’s small party of guests without interrupting the other activities of other residents who may be using the Sky Lounge as well.”

yung ibang towers ba, may "Sky Lounge" din? :yes:

^^ only for Bauhinia Tower.

i think i've seen that one, too. though it seemed to have been perched at the crane on the second tower. not sure, though. :)

:lol: you are right. it was a skysign all right. but it's on the crane of the second tower. it's a crane sign.

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^^ fast....

^^ agree. :yes:

Hi,

I have reserved a unit in a DMCI development... pinadala sa akin yong list of requirements to be submitted.

Re: PDCs, they require me to submit 20 post-dated checks with the ff. breakdown:

I am availing of their 10-10-80 payment scheme.
3 PDCs for the 1st 10% (payable in 3 months)
12 PDCs for the 2nd 10% (payable in 12 months)

80%Remaining Balance (10yrs to pay):
4 PDCs for the 1st 4 months of monthly ammortization based on in-house rate
1 PDC for the lump sum (equivalent to 116months x Monthly Ammortization including interest)

Nag-alangan ako sa last PDC with the lump sum amount of the remaining balance including the interest. Imagine, if ang remaining balance na lang is around 2M, yong pinalalagay na amount sa last check is around 4M :?

I asked the agent bakit ganon? Sabi ipu-pull out din naman daw yong last 5 checks since Bank Financing yong option na pinili ko for the remaining 80% balance... pang complete lang daw ng documents... hindi ko maintindihan... baka pagdating ng araw, magamit pa yong last check against me kaya talagang alanganin ako.

tanong ko lang sa mga buyers ng DMCI projects, ganito din ba ang requirement sa inyo? did you issue a check with the lump sum?

thanks sa mga magre-reply...

^^ the payment scheme requires you to pay the remaining 80% on a monthly basis for 10 years. how come you have to issue a single PDC for the whole 116 months? bakit babayaran mo ba yun sa isang bagsakan? if that's the case then you will get a huge discount. in effect, ang magiging interest sayo ay sobrang liit lang. chances are...niloloko ka ng agent. pabor kasi sa kanila pag mas maaga mabayaran ng customer ang amortization. ditch that agent and get a trusted one. opinion ko lang. let's hear what the others will tell.

hi,

new member here.

i am a studio unit owner at heliconia (3rd tower) but would like to "upgrade" to a 2-br at 2nd tower. my concern is, the unit prices at tivoli gardens have increased since i bought my unit last year but dmci will not recognize the gain on my investment if i upgrade (ie, they will apply my existing payments to new prices).

any suggestions on how i can address this problem? thanks in advance :)

tanong ko lang sa mga buyers ng DMCI projects, ganito din ba ang requirement sa inyo? did you issue a check with the lump sum?

thanks sa mga magre-reply...

@sg_mom,

I confirm. That's a common practice for DMCI. I purchased a unit and was asked to do the same thing. Friend of mine who purchased a unit also did the same thing.

If you are concerned, you can issue more checks for the 80% portion. Instead of 4 checks only, issue 24 checks for example, tapos ang balance na ang lumpsum. This way, you will have plenty of time to look for bank financing without fear of your lumpsum check being deposited in the meantime.

Ph_Man & aprilryan,
thanks so much for your feedback :) maaasahan talaga mga taga-SSC... medyo nabawasan ang anxieties ko... i guess itutuloy ko na since i got the confirmation that this really is DMCI policy.

btw, i got a unit at paloverde... tahimik masyado sa barangay namin, kaya dito muna ako naki-chika :lol:

I have a client who wants to sell his 3BR unit with parking in Bauhinia Tower. Im just waiting for the unit's complete details from him. Im posting anyway to inform you, guys.

ako din po piangawa ng ganyan..nag alangan din ako pero since relative ng barkada ko yung agent...and parang tita ko na din, i truste her naman...sabi ko bakit hindi lang yung remaining balance yung pinapasulta, bakit yung amount ng monthly amortization pag in house yung pinapagawan ng check...e ganun daw talaga...

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I have a client who wants to sell his 3BR unit with parking in Bauhinia Tower. Im just waiting for the unit's complete details from him. Im posting anyway to inform you, guys.

if you have a client with 2br at second bldg, i'm interested. thanks.

tivoli owners, appreciate if you can share/post pictures of your unit :)

if you have a client with 2br at second bldg, i'm interested. thanks.

Hi, joseph. I sent you a PM.

Hello!
Was browsing thru messages and would like to share what I know about DMCI policy on lumpsum check payment (question by sg_mom). I used to be an inhouse agent and now a licensed broker. I also have a 2br unit at Bauhinia and pondering if I'll keep, lease or sell unit. Anyways... saka na yan.
As far as I know, the lumpsum check payment required by DMCI is giving buyers the chance to order MORE CHECKS. Ganun lang ka simple.
For example, the third tower, Heliconia - payment will require buyer to issue (for example, reservation is made in April 09) 30 checks for DP alone (turn-over in Dec 2011). Add 120 more checks for inhouse 10years to pay. Ilang cheke na yun? So, DMCI is amenable to 19 (MA)+1 (lumpsum check). The last one issued (lumpsum) should be replaced whenever buyer's checks are available. Or buyer may issue all checks agad just in case he has a lot of checkbooks on stock.=D
As to the amount of originally P2M na naging P4M= add all MA's- it will add up to P4M.
Interest rate is about 19%- kaya mas maganda talaga mag bank financing. May automatic bank financing payment scheme na din with BDO. No additional docs/requirements needed by bank. Just as long as walang sablay sa dp payment of at least 12 months.
I will see if I have any pics in here to share

Hi,

I have reserved a unit in a DMCI development... pinadala sa akin yong list of requirements to be submitted.

Re: PDCs, they require me to submit 20 post-dated checks with the ff. breakdown:

I am availing of their 10-10-80 payment scheme.
3 PDCs for the 1st 10% (payable in 3 months)
12 PDCs for the 2nd 10% (payable in 12 months)

80%Remaining Balance (10yrs to pay):
4 PDCs for the 1st 4 months of monthly ammortization based on in-house rate
1 PDC for the lump sum (equivalent to 116months x Monthly Ammortization including interest)

Nag-alangan ako sa last PDC with the lump sum amount of the remaining balance including the interest. Imagine, if ang remaining balance na lang is around 2M, yong pinalalagay na amount sa last check is around 4M :?

I asked the agent bakit ganon? Sabi ipu-pull out din naman daw yong last 5 checks since Bank Financing yong option na pinili ko for the remaining 80% balance... pang complete lang daw ng documents... hindi ko maintindihan... baka pagdating ng araw, magamit pa yong last check against me kaya talagang alanganin ako.

tanong ko lang sa mga buyers ng DMCI projects, ganito din ba ang requirement sa inyo? did you issue a check with the lump sum?

thanks sa mga magre-reply...


Ganito kc PDC policy:

60 PDCs covering Monthly Amortization + 1 PDC covering Lumpsum

If buyer cant produce 60 PDCs immediately to complete documentation, it will be:

19 PDCs covering monthly amortization + 1 PDC covering lumpsum (should be replaced within 60days)

Yes, pang-complete lang ng documents. With your 19 PDCs + 1 PDC covering the lumpsum, I assume you cant produce 60 checks to cover the 1st 5years kaya 19+1. You have 2months to produce the 60checks so you can pullout the lumpsum check, and write the remaining 42 PDCs (41+1 lumpsum). Since 10years ang term mo, you will make another set of 60 PDCs for the 2nd 5years.

how much na ba pinaka-affordable na unit here?

For a Studio Unit (if meron pa) P1.9M. 2BR unit at 50-55sqm is P3M-3.8M. Parking is P455K/475K.

may available pa bang unit sa tower 2? 2 bedroom corner unit sana. ty. kindly send me a pm

Sent PM na.
Madami pa naman BR unit available. Studio Units Sold Out at Tower2. Tower 3konti na lang din ang Studio unit.

thinking of geting a 2BR unit here. Just a question, are there floors with 61sqm. in Bauhinia? If so are there much difference between the 48/51sqm and 61sqm except for the size.

thinking of geting a 2BR unit here. Just a question, are there floors with 61sqm. in Bauhinia? If so are there much difference between the 48/51sqm and 61sqm except for the size.


Hi, aphel23. I sent you a PM.

Amazing DMCI! :banana:

DMCI cements hold on market for condos (http://www.inquirer.net/propertyguide/aroundtown/view.php?db=1&article=20090510-204155)
May 10, 2009 03:45:00
Gil C. Cabacungan Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer (http://www.inquirer.net/propertyguide/aroundtown/view.php?db=1&article=20090510-204155)

A DECADE after making that big leap from just building homes and condominiums to marketing and selling them, the company bearing the initials of David M. Consunji has cemented itself as a force to reckon with in the real estate business.

Since making the crossover in 1999, DMCI Homes has built and sold 12,000 housing units, of which more than 60 percent are resort-themed, mid-rise projects at the fringes of the metropolis’ financial centers.

DMCI Homes has 12 projects in the pipeline this year, which will make 2,800 units available for sale – mostly in the P1.5 million to P2.5 million price range.

“People appreciated our efforts to come up with well-built, good-looking homes and condominiums that fit right into the low to upper middle class market [those that could pop between P2 million and P5 million per unit],” said Alfred R. Austria, Managing Director of DMCI Homes. “We just took our passion to build and this helped us stand out from the crowd.”

Taking advantage

There have been other construction firms that also took the real estate development path, but only DMCI Homes was able to take full advantage of its strengths in engineering and construction to become one of the industry’s big boys.

“Our boss has always told us there was no point in staying in a business if we are not the best in what we are doing. This drive towards excellence has served as well,” said Austria. . . Read more. . . (http://www.inquirer.net/propertyguide/aroundtown/view.php?db=1&article=20090510-204155)

One of the problems I've seen at this location is transportation. Taxi is available during daytime and the are also jeeps going to kalentong. I'm normally not familiar with mandaluyong area but is interested in this project. Several places that I need access to are Ayala Ave., Fort Boni McKinley, LRT/MRT. Any help on how to easily access these areas? Especially for people without cars.

Here are also some pics from my last visit:

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One of the problems I've seen at this location is transportation. Taxi is available during daytime and the are also jeeps going to kalentong. I'm normally not familiar with mandaluyong area but is interested in this project. Several places that I need access to are Ayala Ave., Fort Boni McKinley, LRT/MRT. Any help on how to easily access these areas? Especially for people without cars.


You should be able to hail a Makati Avenue jeepney from that area. If not, try walking across the Makati-Mandaluyong Bridge and hail a jeep at the corner with J.P. Rizal.

If it suits your fancy, you can also take the Pasig River ferry. The walk to Hulo station shouldn't take that long.

Do you have any info on what public transports pass coronoado street?

Hi, guys! Im inviting you on our Open House / Blessing of Clubhouse on Saturday, May23 @3pm-8pm. Cocktails will be served.

Buyers during this event will enjoy a reservation fee of only 10K, min DP of 10% (Bauhinia & Eugenia), and a 3D2N free accommodation in Alta Vista de Boracay gift certificate for two.

Thanks!

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i'm checking two end units here which is 1701 or 1707 at Eugenia. Which is better?

1707 - has the advantage of sunrise though you will be facing another unit on the living room window. also near garden atrium

1701 - living room window has more space outside but will not get any sun in living unless reflected by bauhinia

hi im a newbie here , i got a unit im just wondering has anybody tried to use public transport to get across to makati ave? i dont see any jeeps using teh bridge but i do see jeeps coming out of under the bridge on the other side

@rickb888,

to my knowledge, there's no jeep to Makati Ave. You need to take a jeep to somewhere under the bridge, then either walk across or take a tricycle.

@rickb888,

to my knowledge, there's no jeep to Makati Ave. You need to take a jeep to somewhere under the bridge, then either walk across or take a tricycle.


hi aprilryan ,

thanks for the info txi nalang hehehe

Hi, guys! Im inviting you on our Open House / Blessing of Clubhouse on Saturday, May23 @3pm-8pm. Cocktails will be served.

Buyers during this event will enjoy a reservation fee of only 10K, min DP of 10% (Bauhinia & Eugenia), and a 3D2N free accommodation in Alta Vista de Boracay gift certificate for two.

Thanks!

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hi aziza would you be having this promo again :) , by the way do our units appreciate in time since this is my first possible condo unit i assume that units as time goes by drop in price since the building gets older

so i guess when people say "investment " its more of rental income ratehr than unit appreciation, im just curious anybody can give me feedback thanks ! :)

hi aziza would you be having this promo again :) , by the way do our units appreciate in time since this is my first possible condo unit i assume that units as time goes by drop in price since the building gets older

so i guess when people say "investment " its more of rental income ratehr than unit appreciation, im just curious anybody can give me feedback thanks ! :)

Hi rickb888. No promo yet for TGR anytime soon. Do units appreciate in time? I believe yes. If the property is well maintained, there's no reason it wont. And noting past DMCi's projects, they are looking good as new pa rin.

And try to ask your agent for the price of your unit everytime may price increase so you would know how your investment appreciates overtime.

hi guys ,

i just bought a unit at tivoli grnd floor total of 71 sq at the price of a 48 sq, if any of you want to get a good deal i think theres another unit nag re open unit 202 its also 48 sq plus 23 sq with balcony/private garden it around 3.2 m or 2.8 cash , if you dont mind getting lower floors this is good deal although im not sure if its still available

what i needed was space so i went for the lower floors , it was a steal at 45k per sq including the private garden . refer ko kayo sa agent ko if interested kayo sayang to.

with regards to traffic ; during mornings traffic going to makati really is heavy as any street going to makati edsa man or buendia. going to mandaluyong only evenings traffic

floods; theres no floods in that area only in the mandaluyong circle

hi guys ,

i just bought a unit at tivoli grnd floor total of 71 sq at the price of a 48 sq, if any of you want to get a good deal i think theres another unit nag re open unit 202 its also 48 sq plus 23 sq with balcony/private garden it around 3.2 m or 2.8 cash , if you dont mind getting lower floors this is good deal although im not sure if its still available

what i needed was space so i went for the lower floors , it was a steal at 45k per sq including the private garden . refer ko kayo sa agent ko if interested kayo sayang to.

with regards to traffic ; during mornings traffic going to makati really is heavy as any street going to makati edsa man or buendia. going to mandaluyong only evenings traffic

floods; theres no floods in that area only in the mandaluyong circle

Hi Rick, can you please refer me to your agent? It sounds like a good buy to me. Please PM me his/her number.

Congratulations Rick to your new unit and for being part of DMCI Community!!:)


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Congratulations Rick to your new unit and for being part of DMCI Community!!:)


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thanks , question lang does it take 1 month for the turnover for rfo units? and 6 mos for the title?

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anyone here moved to tivoli gardens already? maybe we can start giving feedback to each other specially those that have units with private gardens and those who have done renovation already

Thanks :D

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thanks , question lang does it take 1 month for the turnover for rfo units? and 6 mos for the title?

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Yes its a Company policy , it would take a month to process the Turnover Clearance and to finish/polish the unit.

Kindly check this link for the turnover Process.

http://www.resortcondohomes.com/buyers-guide/turn-over-of-unit.html

For the title , it really depends on the project , basically its 2 - 6 months after the turnover. Thanks!


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also got a unit here on the high floors of eugenia. probably an end unit since it's got all the full windows indoor units doesn't have. i've talk to a sales rep it seems that earliest turnover could be october 2010.

Yes its a Company policy , it would take a month to process the Turnover Clearance and to finish/polish the unit.

Kindly check this link for the turnover Process.

http://www.resortcondohomes.com/buyers-guide/turn-over-of-unit.html

For the title , it really depends on the project , basically its 2 - 6 months after the turnover. Thanks!


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hi, why does it take 2-6mos to transfer the title ?

also got a unit here on the high floors of eugenia. probably an end unit since it's got all the full windows indoor units doesn't have. i've talk to a sales rep it seems that earliest turnover could be october 2010.

thats a nice unit so much naturla lighting and the view , the turnover might be earlier just like the first tower, anyone here owns a 2 BR? im having my unit turned over in 2 weeks i plan to to make my 2 br a 1 br by tearing down the wall since the both BR are so small so i decided to make it one big one. i wonder if they woudl allow owners to enclose the private garden with glass ?

hi, why does it take 2-6mos to transfer the title ?

does this mean additional 2-6 mos of wait after turnover date?

does this mean additional 2-6 mos of wait after turnover date?

you can move in while waiting fro the title

does anyone have a review for the condominium? comparing to the other threads this one has less updates than the others it would be good to liven this up.

meron bang contractor na ma recommend na may nagwa na dito sa tivoli ?

meron bang contractor na ma recommend na may nagwa na dito sa tivoli ?

We need more info about Bauhinia bldg. contractors. Based from threads zenday designs have already worked on a 2 BR unit. You may request some photos of it. I am currently also looking for a contractor for my 2BR. You may also try leviseville. Hes got some great works if you prefer modern comtemporaries.

Did you also purchase a unit here?

We need more info about Bauhinia bldg. contractors. Based from threads zenday designs have already worked on a 2 BR unit. You may request some photos of it. I am currently also looking for a contractor for my 2BR. You may also try leviseville. Hes got some great works if you prefer modern comtemporaries.

Did you also purchase a unit here?


hi aphel

yes a 2br unit it will be turned over maybe in 2 weeks, zenday and leviseville do great work based on teh pics i saw. by teh way have you moved in already? im planning to knockoff the wall and make teh 2 br 1 br i wonder if they would allow this.

i also scouted some flooring a saw hornitex brnad supposedly water resistant but way more expensive than pergo . good luck on your unit's construction

my unit is at the 2nd bldg eugenia. will still be waiting till next year

also got a unit here on the high floors of eugenia. probably an end unit since it's got all the full windows indoor units doesn't have. i've talk to a sales rep it seems that earliest turnover could be october 2010.

I hope you still have your pick of end-units coz they run out really fast. I got myself an end unit at the upper floors of Eugenia. I chose the end unit coz there's natural light in the living/kitchen area. The inner units only have natural light from the hallway. :( The tradeoff lang is that I don't have a balcony area. I have a laundry cage in the roofdeck, though (because of the no-balcony unit)

I really hope turnover happens earlier than Dec 2010. DMCI has a good rep with early turnovers. I checked with my sales rep ayaw talaga nya i-commit na maaga raw ang turnover. Sigurista. :lol:

does anyone have a review for the condominium? comparing to the other threads this one has less updates than the others it would be good to liven this up.

Construction updates pa lang:
http://www.dmcihomes.com/project.php?id=916&v=4

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I hope you still have your pick of end-units coz they run out really fast. I got myself an end unit at the upper floors of Eugenia. I chose the end unit coz there's natural light in the living/kitchen area. The inner units only have natural light from the hallway. :( The tradeoff lang is that I don't have a balcony area. I have a laundry cage in the roofdeck, though (because of the no-balcony unit)

I really hope turnover happens earlier than Dec 2010. DMCI has a good rep with early turnovers. I checked with my sales rep ayaw talaga nya i-commit na maaga raw ang turnover. Sigurista. :lol:

end units are very nice bec of all the natural light and theyre a little bit bigger than the standard unit , reagrding the turnover i think they can make an early turnover just like the first tower.

im also wondering if they can make another exit entrance aside from the main , my rep told me that there is but on for pedestrians and im not really sure if its safe becuase youll have to pass teh side streets

I hope you still have your pick of end-units coz they run out really fast. I got myself an end unit at the upper floors of Eugenia. I chose the end unit coz there's natural light in the living/kitchen area. The inner units only have natural light from the hallway. :( The tradeoff lang is that I don't have a balcony area. I have a laundry cage in the roofdeck, though (because of the no-balcony unit)

I really hope turnover happens earlier than Dec 2010. DMCI has a good rep with early turnovers. I checked with my sales rep ayaw talaga nya i-commit na maaga raw ang turnover. Sigurista. :lol:

I'm not very sure but most of the inner units have already been taken what's left are the end units. Anybody know why?

A sales rep luckily he was my schoolmate said turnover was gonna get early as october but they are not commiting to this.

i think october will be start of construction fro the third tower , the 2nd tower will be finished maybe march 2010 as per what i heard but its not official.

by the way where can hire someone to do "working drawings" as part of the renovation process as required by the PMO

March! very early and that good for me since i really am hoping for the early turnover.

March! very early and that good for me since i really am hoping for the early turnover.

they really work fast , the third tower has been slightly modified as shown tome by the sales , she said that teh 3rd tower will have same level parking as the units for the 3rd and 4th level

i think october will be start of construction fro the third tower , the 2nd tower will be finished maybe march 2010 as per what i heard but its not official.

by the way where can hire someone to do "working drawings" as part of the renovation process as required by the PMO

hi, rick!

construction of the third tower, heliconia, is already on the 8th floor as i just passed by it last week.:yes:

paging pokwang! any update for us on how it is to be already living in TGR?

hi, rick!

construction of the third tower, heliconia, is already on the 8th floor as i just passed by it last week.:yes:

paging pokwang! any update for us on how it is to be already living in TGR?

hii andrie ,

yeah looks like it just passed bt this morning , which tower did you get your unit?

anybody here already living in TGR, feedback naman sa PMO , etc :)

I'm not very sure but most of the inner units have already been taken what's left are the end units. Anybody know why?


Inner units have balconies kasi. The 3br is an inner unit din. If you're a young family, you might need the extra room. The 2br inner units each have access to the balconies in the bedrooms, and the plaza-area in the middle. End units don't have a balcony, and people sometimes take that as a negative.

Well, in the end, kanya-kanyang hilig lang yan.

I'm really excited at the possibility na October or March 2010! OMG!

Rick - another entrance might be good to ease the traffic congestion during rush hour, pero I don't see where they can put that in. The side-road surrounding the property leads to the parking at the back. If they put the entrance there baka di na safe.

hii andrie ,

yeah looks like it just passed bt this morning , which tower did you get your unit?

anybody here already living in TGR, feedback naman sa PMO , etc :)

mine is at Heliconia. end unit sa 10th floor. matagal-tagal pa ang turn-over. :)

and yes, there are guys and gals in here who are already living in TGR. updates/feedbacks naman, please...

My unit was turned over on June 12. My husband stayed there for 2 weeks and is missing TGR living now. Very close to his office - no traffic, stress and wasted time. Kids enjoy the pool while we get to use the gym (no fees yet as they haven't finalized policies re use). We use unit every now and then especially if there's heavy rain - baha at traffic sa Expressway. Recently closed deal for lease of our unit for a max period of 9 months as we might move in next year.
Regarding PMO, so far, so good. Very helpful with concerns that we have (particularly parking slots as it's still temporary awaiting turnover of Eugenia Building).
My thoughts on Eugenia RFO - ipupusta ko pa First or Second Quarter of Next year! Pero, as what my colleagues have been saying,OFFICIALLY, it's still RFO December 2010. I believe they've topped off already.
A client of mine can't stop talking about how the place is good feng shui coz it's near the elements - water and wind - and boondocks at the QC skyline. My husband and I are quite satisfied with our decision to purchase - only thing is would have been better if it were a 3BR (hindi na kaya ng budget). But with referrals from my satisfied clients, hopefully sa Tower 3 or 4 ako maka kuha ng 3BR. :)

My unit was turned over on June 12. My husband stayed there for 2 weeks and is missing TGR living now. Very close to his office - no traffic, stress and wasted time. Kids enjoy the pool while we get to use the gym (no fees yet as they haven't finalized policies re use). We use unit every now and then especially if there's heavy rain - baha at traffic sa Expressway. Recently closed deal for lease of our unit for a max period of 9 months as we might move in next year.
Regarding PMO, so far, so good. Very helpful with concerns that we have (particularly parking slots as it's still temporary awaiting turnover of Eugenia Building).
My thoughts on Eugenia RFO - ipupusta ko pa First or Second Quarter of Next year! Pero, as what my colleagues have been saying,OFFICIALLY, it's still RFO December 2010. I believe they've topped off already.
A client of mine can't stop talking about how the place is good feng shui coz it's near the elements - water and wind - and boondocks at the QC skyline. My husband and I are quite satisfied with our decision to purchase - only thing is would have been better if it were a 3BR (hindi na kaya ng budget). But with referrals from my satisfied clients, hopefully sa Tower 3 or 4 ako maka kuha ng 3BR. :)

nice! that's great to know! sana kami din sa Heliconia, early turn-over din.

by the way, share ko lang with you guys. i just got this today. a friend, who once accompanied me in visiting TGR, just got home from a week's vacation at the recently opened Shangri-la Boracay. and guess what? Shang Boracay daw is very much like TGR! she said, it's really TGR that comes to her mind when she set foor there. i was like, "wow! TGR might really be that good considering that Shangri-la Boracay is one of the premiere resorts of the Shangri-la group." :)

My unit was turned over on June 12. My husband stayed there for 2 weeks and is missing TGR living now. Very close to his office - no traffic, stress and wasted time. Kids enjoy the pool while we get to use the gym (no fees yet as they haven't finalized policies re use). We use unit every now and then especially if there's heavy rain - baha at traffic sa Expressway. Recently closed deal for lease of our unit for a max period of 9 months as we might move in next year.
Regarding PMO, so far, so good. Very helpful with concerns that we have (particularly parking slots as it's still temporary awaiting turnover of Eugenia Building).
My thoughts on Eugenia RFO - ipupusta ko pa First or Second Quarter of Next year! Pero, as what my colleagues have been saying,OFFICIALLY, it's still RFO December 2010. I believe they've topped off already.
A client of mine can't stop talking about how the place is good feng shui coz it's near the elements - water and wind - and boondocks at the QC skyline. My husband and I are quite satisfied with our decision to purchase - only thing is would have been better if it were a 3BR (hindi na kaya ng budget). But with referrals from my satisfied clients, hopefully sa Tower 3 or 4 ako maka kuha ng 3BR. :)

hi medcin,

thanks for the feedback , hehe it seems it will be 1st or second quarter :) , 3 br is very nice indeed but same as you medyo kulang sa budget ( tsaka sa 5m you can buy a big house na , also the monthly dues will be quite high ) are you also and agent in TGR? :)

nice! that's great to know! sana kami din sa Heliconia, early turn-over din.

by the way, share ko lang with you guys. i just got this today. a friend, who once accompanied me in visiting TGR, just got home from a week's vacation at the recently opened Shangri-la Boracay. and guess what? Shang Boracay daw is very much like TGR! she said, it's really TGR that comes to her mind when she set foor there. i was like, "wow! TGR might really be that good considering that Shangri-la Boracay is one of the premium hotels of the Shangri-la group." :)

really hehe, it woudl help thought if we had a bigger pool , kulang nalang dito sa forum are unit pics :)

really hehe, it woudl help thought if we had a bigger pool , kulang nalang dito sa forum are unit pics :)

there will be a second pool naman, di ba?

@rickb888- Am a licensed broker accreditted with other Developers - but among projects am selling, I honestly believe DMCI gives the most value for money.
@andrie - I wouldn't be surprised if Shang Boracay reminded your friend of TGR. After all, DMCI built the resort :D Sa malamang, early din ang Heliconia - mind you, nasa 8F na sila with more than 2 years pa til RFO. Pag may na re-open na studio, I'll get it for investment. Just think, still paying for dp, puede mo na ipa rent out. Yan ang self liquidating.:D

[QUOTE=medcin;40253276]@rickb888- Am a licensed broker accreditted with other Developers - but among projects am selling, I honestly believe DMCI gives the most value for money.
@andrie - I wouldn't be surprised if Shang Boracay reminded your friend of TGR. After all, DMCI built the resort :D Sa malamang, early din ang Heliconia - mind you, nasa 8F na sila with more than 2 years pa til RFO. Pag may na re-open na studio, I'll get it for investment. Just think, still paying for dp, puede mo na ipa rent out. Yan ang self liquidating.:D[/QUOTE

hi medcin ,

thats great by the way out of topic question lang , as an experienced broker i was wondering if what would bea good investment condotel? condo ( renting it out) or a lot similar to treveia or mahogany , im planning to invest mdi next year if i get enough funds :)

good to have good review for the place. rickb888 do you have estimate for how much it would cost to renovated a 2BR unit?