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3cr

October 14th, 2011, 03:23 AM

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Lot area: 6,138 sq.m.

Some retail stores on the ground floor and residential units above.

Tower 1: 35 number of floors

1br approx 36-40 sq.m. price ranging from 3.5m-4.2m
2 br units range from 60sqm.-62 sqm with price ranging from 5.8m-6.6m
2br loft approx 78 sq.m. price ranging from 8m-8.3m
3br loft range from 108sqm.- 117 sqm with price ranging from 12m-12.2m (3 units only)

Turnover 1st quarter of 2016

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Some pertinent details:

Lot area: 5,454 sq.m.

There will be retail stores, SOHO units and residential units.

Tower 1: 23 number of floors

Executive studio approx 36-39sq.m. price ranging from 3.1m-4.1m
2 br units range from 58sqm.-65 sqm with price ranging from 5.1m-6.3m
SOHO units from 36sqm-61sq.m. from 4.6m-7.7m

Turnover 3rd quarter of 2015

^^ Both these projects are similar looking to Avida's recent offerings and overall look OK though rather bland. The Cityflex project location is in the vicinity of the Lexus dealership, Grand Hyatt and the ParkWest project... wonder if the asking price/sqm will be like ParkWest's. If there was a knack in the ParkWest project, it's the location and this one will be no better with the future opening of Jacinto street and its proximity to the neighboring barangay as well. On the plus side it's walking distance to St.Luke's but as I've said location is not as prime as the other tower project Avida is launching in 34th street so accordingly I think this one would probably be priced around the same price range as what's being asked for in the ParkWest project while the other one on 34th they can probably ask higher even if they are basically the same interms of construction budget. If both projects (Avida Tower City Flex and Avida Tower 34th St) will have the same price, I would definitely go for the Avida Tower project in 34th street rather than this one because of its better location. An even better location is the Avida project behind High Street (called High Street South) and if pricing is not far from these, I'd rather go for that one instead. Atleast with that one you know High Street is already there as well as what's around it.

3cr

October 15th, 2011, 09:08 AM

^^ Correction. High Street South project is Alveo pala so all 3 current Avida projects will be concentrated in North Boni (Avida Tower BGC, Avida Tower CityFlex and Avida Tower 34th Street). Anyway, among the 3 Avida projects in North Boni which are essentially similar looking as far as I'm concerned, I definitely prefer the 34th Street project the best primarily due to it's superior location compared to the other two. However if price will not be far off, I'd go for Alveo's High Street South project in BGC because of its even better location within the Fort Bonifacio campus.

miss the phils

October 17th, 2011, 06:27 AM

so cityflex pala yung nasa tabi ng mga squatters

august88boy

October 17th, 2011, 07:52 AM

so cityflex pala yung nasa tabi ng mga squatters

:D

sinabi ng hindi squatters mga 'yun eh.

San-Mat

October 17th, 2011, 08:41 AM

Wala kang magagawa sa mga taong KSP at ingit sa mga taong may bahay doon. Imagine bahay mo tatawid ka lang BGC na. Siguro walang pera para mag invest sa BGC kaya ingit na ingit doon sa mga swerteng mga homeowners doon.

lhea30

October 30th, 2011, 04:17 PM

InfinitiFX45

November 3rd, 2011, 03:36 AM

AVIDA TOWER BGC 34th Street [2T|42F|res] @ BGC, Taguig City

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wesunsled

November 3rd, 2011, 04:22 AM

wow, ang taas ha, 42

tita01

November 3rd, 2011, 04:25 AM

wow beautiful

InfinitiFX45

November 3rd, 2011, 05:38 AM

AVIDA CityFlex TOWER [2T|26F|res] @ BGC, Taguig City

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dunamis

November 3rd, 2011, 05:41 AM

They're still using Avida. Amaia Skies is a new segment. I thought they were renaming the brand already.

There are four different segments of Ayala Land:
1. Ayala Land Premier
2. Alveo
3. Avida
4. Amaia

jemima.lim

November 7th, 2011, 06:06 PM

good to know that our projects in BGC have forums like this :) If there's anyone here who would like to invest in any of our projects AVIDA -BGC, you can contact me anytime for promos, prices etc. Our reservation fee now is at 10k only :) Thanks.

planetjester

November 8th, 2011, 04:07 AM

For the 2 new Avida projects here in BGC, how much is the pre-selling price per sqm? Just curious.

jemima.lim

November 9th, 2011, 11:00 AM

For the 2 new Avida projects here in BGC, how much is the pre-selling price per sqm? Just curious.

Avida Towers CityFlex

1BR/ EXEC. STUDIO - 36.96sqm > 3.2M
2BR - Approx. 58.21 sqm. Starts at 5M
SoHo Units -Approx. 40.39 Starts at 4M
Area Range: 36.49sqm-61.79sqm

Avida Towers 34th Street

1BR -37.01sqm. Starts at 3.6M
2BR - Approx. 61.33 sqm. Starts at 6M
2BR LOFT Starts at 8M
3BR LOFT Starts at 11M
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jemima.lim

November 9th, 2011, 11:01 AM

Avida Towers CityFlex

1BR/ EXEC. STUDIO - 36.96sqm > 3.2M
2BR - Approx. 58.21 sqm. Starts at 5M
SoHo Units -Approx. 40.39 Starts at 4M
Area Range: 36.49sqm-61.79sqm

Avida Towers 34th Street

1BR -37.01sqm. Starts at 3.6M
2BR - Approx. 61.33 sqm. Starts at 6M
2BR LOFT Starts at 8M
3BR LOFT Starts at 11M
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leechtat

November 10th, 2011, 03:46 PM

Apologies! Just spreading the word and maximizing read count!

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ayalamaiavidalveo

November 14th, 2011, 04:07 PM

Seasons Greetings! It's been a good year; and this Christmas season, we would like to share our blessings by offering special deals to all those who will avail of units here in 34th Street and CityFlex.. PM us now for more details! You can also email us at philrealty@rocketmail.com (philrealty@rocketmail.com)

phnomm

December 19th, 2011, 02:17 PM

Hi All,

For questions,concerns,computation regarding all

Avida Projects ( Towers, House and Lot / Nuvali)
Kindly contact me

Eugene
Avida Corporate Accounts officer
eugene_abela@yahoo.com

phnomm

January 4th, 2012, 08:54 AM

Let me know for questions!

Eugene P. Abela
Corporate Accounts Officer
Avida Land Corp.
324 Mondragon House
Sen. Gil Puyat Ave.
Makati City, Philippines
Direct Line: (632) 753-5815
Mobile Number: (632) 922-8168838 / (632) 915-5435878 / (632) 928-5248488

phnomm

January 15th, 2012, 05:57 AM

updated contact details

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09228168838 (SUN)
09285248488 (SMART)
6232384 (Direct Line)
9989376 (Wireless LANDLINE)
eugene_abela@yahoo.com
abela.eugene@avidaland.com

Eugene Abela
AVIDA Corporate Accounts officer

dunamis

January 17th, 2012, 10:28 AM

Avida 34th is right across the Uptown Mall and Office Complex of MW. This particular condo and One Uptown condo has the inside track to attract possible expats and workers. It is also very close to British school. Very close also to the park across.

Ayala Land is very smart.They built the condos across the malls developed by their competitors (SM Aura and One Uptown). And for the first time, these competitors of theirs are developing more higher end malls compared to Market Market.

rob_boo

January 17th, 2012, 02:53 PM

grabe na talaga sa BGC.. Developed na talaga

3cr

January 18th, 2012, 05:33 AM

phnomm

January 21st, 2012, 02:16 PM

grabe na talaga sa BGC.. Developed na talaga

BGC is now booming. 5-10 years from now, this will be the next Makati! We will have heaps of investors here!

San-Mat

January 21st, 2012, 04:13 PM

The 2 projects look OK but so generic looking. Location-wise I like the 34th Street project better going by what Dunamis said. Btw why is Ayala putting out several entry level Avida branded projects only in their North Boni properties? What gives? Pang entry level lang ba talaga ang North Boni? Don't they think North Boni will turn out to be as good a development as BGC? Just that it makes me wonder why Ayala will be plucking down around P60B just on developing Bonifacio High Street South alone but not really giving indication on doing the same kind of commitment for North Boni, not yet atleast? If such is the case then it will be left in Megaworld and to a smaller extent Federal Land's hands to do much of the developing of the said area. I'd really like to see Ayala put up a project or two under the Ayala Premier and/or even Alveo brand man lang to give an indication that they really have serious plans of co-developing North Boni as nice and posh as BGC (Bonifacio Global City). North Boni pricing needs to catch up with BGC and without those High-End Developments to set that trend, I'm afraid North Boni might end up being relegated to like McKinley Hill status as oppose to a natural extension of BGC (which I am hoping for), not that it's a bad thing. Just that McKinley Hill is more like an IT park to me rather than one that gives a real city like ambiance/vibe like BGC imho.

Entry level at close to 100k/sqm. Wonder what mid-level is? :)
I'm sure MW's uptown condos will eventually go over 100k/sqm. Probably the best value investments if BGC's value are over 120k/sqm. North Boni with just the location itself is a natural extension compared to McKinley Hill which is separated.

With Grand Hyatt with East and West park, Avida's 3 projects and Boni Uptown the North Boni will have a good head start. Plus, parking for the mall might be allot easier over there for a few years compared to BGC.

dunamis

January 22nd, 2012, 03:01 AM

The 2 projects look OK but so generic looking. Location-wise I like the 34th Street project better going by what Dunamis said. Btw why is Ayala putting out several entry level Avida branded projects only in their North Boni properties? What gives? Pang entry level lang ba talaga ang North Boni? Don't they think North Boni will turn out to be as good a development as BGC? Just that it makes me wonder why Ayala will be plucking down around P60B just on developing Bonifacio High Street South alone but not really giving indication on doing the same kind of commitment for North Boni, not yet atleast? If such is the case then it will be left in Megaworld and to a smaller extent Federal Land's hands to do much of the developing of the said area. I'd really like to see Ayala put up a project or two under the Ayala Premier and/or even Alveo brand man lang to give an indication that they really have serious plans of co-developing North Boni as nice and posh as BGC (Bonifacio Global City). North Boni pricing needs to catch up with BGC and without those High-End Developments to set that trend, I'm afraid North Boni might end up being relegated to like McKinley Hill status as oppose to a natural extension of BGC (which I am hoping for), not that it's a bad thing. Just that McKinley Hill is more like an IT park to me rather than one that gives a real city like ambiance/vibe like BGC imho.

I think Ayala is diversifying its product mix in BGC from purely high end to an entry level offering in BGC in Avida in BGC. That is a valid direction from a purely corporate perspective.

Ayala Land does not want to create a landmark in North Boni that will compete with theirs in BGC. I'm sure that if they won the bidding for North Boni, they will not plan Avida offerings in the area but will plan for more high value offerings.

Which is what Megaworld and Federal have been planning. They're offering products that are self contained and destination projects that will be difficult to resist.

This is obvious from how they prioritize the order of their projects.

MW has been aggressive in starting with the Uptown Mall and Office buildings in North Boni. They're already digging this while One uptown, their condo offering has yet to be dug.

Federal Land is already digging the Grand Hyatt and the mall while Park West has yet to be started.

In the end, one has to see the overall development plans by these reputable developers if it will get finished or not. They are not fly by night real estate companies. They're survivors even of the Asian and Global meltdown.

North Boni is a great and viable alternative to BGC. This is a great battle of big landlords in BGC in Ayala, MW and Federal land.

Coniocondo

January 22nd, 2012, 06:38 AM

Naku Php2M lang budget ko, di aabot. :(

3cr

January 22nd, 2012, 07:38 AM

I think Ayala is diversifying its product mix in BGC from purely high end to an entry level offering in BGC in Avida in BGC. That is a valid direction from a purely corporate perspective.

Ayala Land does not want to create a landmark in North Boni that will compete with theirs in BGC. I'm sure that if they won the bidding for North Boni, they will not plan Avida offerings in the area but will plan for more high value offerings.

Which is what Megaworld and Federal have been planning. They're offering products that are self contained and destination projects that will be difficult to resist.

This is obvious from how they prioritize the order of their projects.

MW has been aggressive in starting with the Uptown Mall and Office buildings in North Boni. They're already digging this while One uptown, their condo offering has yet to be dug.

Federal Land is already digging the Grand Hyatt and the mall while Park West has yet to be started.

In the end, one has to see the overall development plans by these reputable developers if it will get finished or not. They are not fly by night real estate companies. They're survivors even of the Asian and Global meltdown.

North Boni is a great and viable alternative to BGC. This is a great battle of big landlords in BGC in Ayala, MW and Federal land.

Entry level at close to 100k/sqm. Wonder what mid-level is? :)
I'm sure MW's uptown condos will eventually go over 100k/sqm. Probably the best value investments if BGC's value are over 120k/sqm. North Boni with just the location itself is a natural extension compared to McKinley Hill which is separated.

With Grand Hyatt with East and West park, Avida's 3 projects and Boni Uptown the North Boni will have a good head start. Plus, parking for the mall might be allot easier over there for a few years compared to BGC.

^^ I remember BGC at less than P70K/SQM so I can only imagine how on earth P100K/SQM can be considered entry level and eventhough P100K/SQM may be upscale pricing in other parts of the metro, that's actually more or less the current market entry level pricing in Fort Boni projects di ba...iba talaga ang Fort Boni! Hehehe :) :) :)

Lucky are the early investors in BGC as prices now hover above P120K/SQM! Those were the days... now can it possibly happen again in North Boni? Hopefully so! Pricing just shows/reflects how really desirable the Fort Boni location/market is which is why Avida, considered more of Ayala's entry level brand (which is followed by the mid level Alveo and the high end Ayala Premiere in the heirarchy), can command P100K/SQM asking pricing for an entry level project in this up and coming part of Fort Boni. However from what I can see so far atleast, what Ayala is doing is more of what I consider an opportunistic (instead of true developmental) approach to it's North Boni landbank by putting up these lower level Avida projects around strategic neighbors/neighborhood (like Uptown and Hyatt for example) which I assume will/should help sell them quicker. But what's next after that? More of the same generic Avida projects? Hopefully not. And that's why I said I'd like to see Ayala put up higher end projects, even an Alveo project man lang, to give some indication they really have serious intentions of co-developing Noth Boni to be as nice and posh as BGC. Otherwise the development of North Boni will pretty much fall in the hands of Federal Land and MegaWorld and these two developers will have to be the one's to put up the higher-end residential and commercial developments North Boni badly needs if they wish it to be BGC-like for better synergy and integration with BGC. That's why I sincerely hope future projects in North Boni do get better and better in time. I'd actually be content if North Boni turns out to be Eastwood-like.

And if it's just FL and MW as main/major developers there, North Boni may end up taking longer to develop as well as come to full fruition much later down the line which can be a negative for some potential investors. Just that whoever is investing in NorthBoni right now is banking squarely on the area's sheer potential while pricing seems good, being that he/she can't really see yet how the surrounding area will turn out eventually after everything has been said and done. Daming pwedeng magbago pa kasi eh from now til then especially during these uncertain times considering this unprecedented construction boom that has transformed BGC looking the way it is can truly be considered as one for the books so to say. Only time will tell kung magtuloy-tuloy pa nga ang construction boom at this kind of rate/pace, though I'm hoping it will so that North Boni can start catching up with BGC's development boom. For those Fort Boni investors looking for good deals and have the time/patience to wait for the area to develop, he/she may opt for North Boni but for those who can afford instant gratification and/or in a time crunch BGC is definitely going to be the way to go because atleast it's already there to enjoy what BGC has to offer now and the future as can be seen in the pic. Anyway my opinion only. Cheers! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

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Coniocondo

January 22nd, 2012, 08:12 AM

Is there a map that shows both BGC and North Boni as well as delineations?

San-Mat

January 22nd, 2012, 09:43 PM

^^ I remember BGC at less than P70K/SQM so I can only imagine how on earth P100K/SQM can be considered entry level and eventhough P100K/SQM may be upscale pricing in other parts of the metro, that's actually more or less the current market entry level pricing in Fort Boni projects di ba...iba talaga ang Fort Boni! Hehehe :) :) :)

Lucky are the early investors in BGC as prices now hover above P120K/SQM! Those were the days... now can it possibly happen again in North Boni? Hopefully so! Pricing just shows/reflects how really desirable the Fort Boni location/market is which is why Avida, considered more of Ayala's entry level brand (which is followed by the mid level Alveo and the high end Ayala Premiere in the heirarchy), can command P100K/SQM asking pricing for an entry level project in this up and coming part of Fort Boni. However from what I can see so far atleast, what Ayala is doing is more of what I consider an opportunistic (instead of true developmental) approach to it's North Boni landbank by putting up these lower level Avida projects around strategic neighbors/neighborhood (like Uptown and Hyatt for example) which I assume will/should help sell them quicker. But what's next after that? More of the same generic Avida projects? Hopefully not. And that's why I said I'd like to see Ayala put up higher end projects, even an Alveo project man lang, to give some indication they really have serious intentions of co-developing Noth Boni to be as nice and posh as BGC. Otherwise the development of North Boni will pretty much fall in the hands of Federal Land and MegaWorld and these two developers will have to be the one's to put up the higher-end residential and commercial developments North Boni badly needs if they wish it to be BGC-like for better synergy and integration with BGC. That's why I sincerely hope projects in North Boni do get better and better in time. I'd actually be content if North Boni turns out to be Eastwood-like.

And with just FL and MW as main developers there, North Boni may take longer to develop as well as come to full fruition much later down the line which can be a negative for some potential investors. Just that whoever is investing in NorthBoni right now is banking squarely on the area's sheer potential while the pricing seems good, being that he/she can't really see yet how the surrounding area will actually turn out eventually after everything has been said and done. Daming pwedeng magbago pa kasi eh from now til then especially during these uncertain times considering this unprecedented construction boom that has transformed BGC looking the way it is can truly be considered as one for the books so to say. Time will only tell kung magtuloy-tuloy pa ang construction boom at this kind of rate/pace, though I'm hoping it will so that North Boni can start catching up with BGC's development boom. For those Fort Boni investors looking for good deals and have the time/patience to wait for the area to develop, he/she may opt for North Boni but for those who can afford instant gratification and/or in a time crunch BGC is definitely going to be the way to go because atleast it's already there to enjoy what BGC has to offer now and the future as can be seen in the pic. Anyway my opinion only. Cheers! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Agree! Hard to imagine entry level is 100k/sqm. Arya and Beaufort High End projects are around 140k/sqm. One thing is for sure re-selling units is way harder than selling pre-selling units. I really hope it goes to 150k/sqm so the early investors can laugh all the way to the bank. :lol:

I am guessing that North Boni after it gets developed will blend in seamlessly with BGC. MW has bought a big part of North Boni. I am sure they will try to develop it fast so they can sell more condos. :lol: I just hope aside from the Grand Hyatt, 4 office buildings and Uptown Mall that there would be other commercial/office buildings in the North Boni area.

todjikid

January 23rd, 2012, 12:21 AM

is it a good mentality to buy a condo in cash? than spread the money in different properties and utilize credit facilities like bank loan? I bought my car in cold cash, ngayon naisip ko, dapat pala, ni-loan ko na lang para magamit ang pera pangdown sa ibang properties like this one.

ngayon i have a 30 year pag-ibig loan which I plan to pay in full by end of year. pero naisip ko, mukhang dapat ata, ill slug the monthly amortization out for 30 years and use the money somewhere else.

nakakatakot lang kasi umutang eh.

sulong

January 23rd, 2012, 09:26 AM

If you are confident you that can get yields higher than your accumulated interest payments from your loans, then, it is better to spread out your payments. If you think that you can't, it's better to pay in cash.

phnomm

January 26th, 2012, 11:55 PM

Naku Php2M lang budget ko, di aabot. :(

pm your email! i can double check the inventory, if our studio rooms fits your budget.

todjikid

January 27th, 2012, 12:32 AM

im pretty sure you wont get the sale from a discerning "forumer" with that kind of opportunistic approach.

phnomm

January 27th, 2012, 02:41 PM

im pretty sure you wont get the sale from a discerning "forumer" with that kind of opportunistic approach.

i am just offering help since i work with Avida. ;):)

You work for filinvest?

todjikid

January 27th, 2012, 11:40 PM

i am just offering help since i work with Avida. ;):)

You work for filinvest?

seriously, do I sound like an agent? (no offense meant). I'm just another enthusiast shopping for a possible 3rd mid-range condo but probably not from you.

TheEngineer

January 28th, 2012, 12:16 AM

I don't take his way of helping out a prospective client as an 'opportunistic approach' but I
must say that any form of selling/marketing is very much prohibited in this forum.

todjikid

January 28th, 2012, 12:41 AM

phnomm

January 28th, 2012, 05:26 AM

I don't take his way of helping out a prospective client as an 'opportunistic approach' but I
must say that any form of selling/marketing is very much prohibited in this forum.

Thanks engineer. i was just updating clients. I am from Avida, and just sharing what i know!

phnomm

January 28th, 2012, 05:31 AM

like he updates all avida projects thread just because he changed his phone number? nakakabuwisit kaya especially if youre sincerely looking for development and info, and what you see instead is a nonsense post. and besides, there's a PM function.

todjiked - There is nothing wrong with updating all Avida threads? I work for Avida :). This is a new year. Why the HATE?

Anyway God Bless you. Whatever makes you happy...

Spread the LOVE not Hate!

Cheers Buddy!

derf

January 28th, 2012, 07:06 AM

I think todjikid's point is that what you are doing is illegal here. There is nothing wrong with updating. But a direct solicitation to sell, with all your contact details posted everywhere, is against the rules here.

Keep us updated. But please do away with those contact details para malinis.. As has been stated countless times, skyscrapercity.com is not a selling site.. Just keep it discreet and everything will be fine.

phnomm

January 28th, 2012, 07:34 AM

todjikid

January 28th, 2012, 10:17 AM

Derf - I was new to the forum when i placed my contact details! My Bad, i cant edit my previous post.

More power skyscrapercity.com

God bless bro!

More love! no HATE!

Oks. and not all people who point this out are agents (from filinvest like what you inferred) who are after your customers.

sorry for the OT.

phnomm

January 28th, 2012, 03:07 PM

Oks. and not all people who point this out are agents (from filinvest like what you inferred) who are after your customers.

sorry for the OT.

No probs Tod. It was just a misunderstanding...

Cheers buddy

Bangalers

January 29th, 2012, 12:57 PM

Sino nag-invest dito? Thoughts?

Bangalers

January 29th, 2012, 02:59 PM

Agents, the view facing 34th Street will be a park ba?

chillendawg

January 29th, 2012, 10:59 PM

I don't take his way of helping out a prospective client as an 'opportunistic approach' but I
must say that any form of selling/marketing is very much prohibited in this forum.

it's ok to advertise here as long as you are offering your service for the right project in the right forum. if i wanted to buy a unit on this project, i would look for one here and the only way for me to know someone is an agent is through here also.

chillendawg

January 29th, 2012, 11:05 PM

Oks. and not all people who point this out are agents (from filinvest like what you inferred) who are after your customers.

sorry for the OT.

OK enough, let's concentrate on this project's future outlook as far as an investment.

which side of the building is the best location to buy? where is the entrance and the front of the building? Mr. Avida agent, is there a floor plan for this project? also is VAT inclusive in the price list. thank you.

phnomm

January 29th, 2012, 11:59 PM

OK enough, let's concentrate on this project's future outlook as far as an investment.

which side of the building is the best location to buy? where is the entrance and the front of the building? Mr. Avida agent, is there a floor plan for this project? also is VAT inclusive in the price list. thank you.

chillendawg - got your pm. i will send you complete details.

Cheers.

Bangalers

January 30th, 2012, 01:27 AM

Phnomm, may park pa sa 34th street view?

scamingue

January 30th, 2012, 07:27 AM

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6774947359_4c6c68dc17_b_d.jpg

Bangalers

January 30th, 2012, 07:45 AM

Scamingue, salamat sa photos. Can you also take a look at 34th please? Kung lang naman mapadpad ka sa gawi ng Avida 34th, shoot some photos na rin. Thanks!

scamingue

January 30th, 2012, 08:01 AM

Scamingue, salamat sa photos. Can you also take a look at 34th please? Kung lang naman mapadpad ka sa gawi ng Avida 34th, shoot some photos na rin. Thanks!

Actually, I was about to post the 34th:). Here it is:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6787503739_952221ea35_b_d.jpg

Bangalers

January 30th, 2012, 08:55 AM

Sakto! Lupet!

Do you have any idea if that area accross that tarpaulin would actually be a park? I have been asking a lot of agents about this but all I have so far are unsure answers.

3cr

January 30th, 2012, 09:21 AM

Project location of CitiFlex and 34th courtesy of Aziza. Hope this helps. :)

CitiFlex
http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/4803/random547e.jpg

CitiFlex on the left side and 34th on the right side
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/1658/grassf1062e.jpg

^^ The 34th Project looks like the better location of the two.

Bangalers

January 30th, 2012, 10:20 AM

I actually tried walking fom 34th to High Street and that took around 10 minutes.

Siguro kung brisk walk ito, mga 5 minutes nasa Jamba Juice ka na.

I am just worried baka matabunan ang view ng 34th kung dambuhalang building ang ipatayo sa harapan ng project.

Sana may makapagconfirm kung may park nga ba talaga sa harap ng 34th street.

3cr

January 30th, 2012, 10:51 AM

^^ From what I was told what is now S&R PriceMart, Cebu Lechon rsto row, and MC Depot are all temporary structutures to be torn down later down the line. Now what they will put there after has not yet been mentioned nor announced though I saw some maps before that had the area designated as for commercial development. I wonder if this is actually the area where Ayala will eventually be putting up their future Entertainment Center and Shopping Mall Complex mentioned before in one of the threads and even if so don't really know kung hanggang saan aabot yung development. Anyway that's all I know about that area at this time but nothing concrete really as of yet. Tsismis lang kung baga. Maybe one of the Ayala agents here can fill us in with better info to help you better decide. :)

thomasian

January 30th, 2012, 01:18 PM

Sakto! Lupet!

Do you have any idea if that area accross that tarpaulin would actually be a park? I have been asking a lot of agents about this but all I have so far are unsure answers.

Please clarify which area.

For CityFlex:
-the block south of it, the one between Lane T and 34th Street is composed of two lots
-the lot directly west of it is a green/landscaped open space (a park if you will) up to 34th Street, together with utility areas further west
-the awkward-shaped 1,747m² lot directly north to it, along 7th Avenue, is also a landscaped open space/park

For 34th:
-the Wedge-shaped lot north of it, between Avida 34th and Uptown Mall will be the sports park.
-adjacent to the west end of the lot of 34th would be a pedestrian walkway/pedestrian alley/pedestrian pathway allowing pedestrian passage from 34th Street to the corner of Lanes C and T

phnomm

January 30th, 2012, 01:49 PM

Phnomm, may park pa sa 34th street view?

hey there.... just read your message. yes there is!

What is your email? i will send complete details about Avida 34th street BGC and sample computation

09228168838 (SUN)
09175763251 (GLOBE)
abela.eugene@avidaland.com

Eugene Abela
Corporate Accounts officer

Bangalers

January 30th, 2012, 01:50 PM

^the vacant lots towards high street; just in front of the south side of the project...err I am doubting na that park because it would be very extravagant for an Avida project to have parks on the north and south facets. Still, I am leaning to take the BGC view of tower 1.

phnomm

January 30th, 2012, 01:51 PM

Please clarify which area.

For CityFlex:
-the block south of it, the one between Lane T and 34th Street is composed of two lots
-the lot directly west of it is a green/landscaped open space (a park if you will) up to 34th Street, together with utility areas further west
-the awkward-shaped 1,747m² lot directly north to it, along 7th Avenue, is also a landscaped open space/park

For 34th:
-the Wedge-shaped lot north of it, between Avida 34th and Uptown Mall will be the sports park.
-adjacent to the west end of the lot of 34th would be a pedestrian walkway/pedestrian alley/pedestrian pathway allowing pedestrian passage from 34th Street to the corner of Lanes C and T

i will double check details at the office tomorrow....
sorry guys, been so busy....

Bangalers

January 30th, 2012, 01:52 PM

Ayus to! No immediate building na haharang sa view! I'll get ten please! Hahaha!

phnomm

January 30th, 2012, 01:53 PM

Bangalers

January 30th, 2012, 01:55 PM

So will this be a better buy than Uptown? Ayala, better views, better location and cheaper price pa? Thoughts?

phnomm

January 30th, 2012, 01:57 PM

Experience happiness at Avida Towers BGC 34th street! With a family leisure park locatated in front of your own home! An active and healthy lifestyle is literally just steps away!!!!!

Cheers!!

Bangalers

January 30th, 2012, 01:59 PM

Actually, I was about to post the 34th:). Here it is:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6787503739_952221ea35_b_d.jpg

^ lots located sa lower right ng picture na ito (not actually pictured). The last time we checked may mga yero na sa mga lots na yan.

Can you please verify?

thomasian

January 30th, 2012, 04:14 PM

^^ Oh, those lots. They are part of the first areas of the City Center North opened for sale; and are either sold, for sale, or sale is on-hold or is reserved.

The first project that was supposed to rise there was The Majestic, a condotel project of G&W Architects but was either scrapped or put on hold.

The allocated park for that area is where the Turf BGC football field is built.

Mercato Centrale is one of the interim-use structures for the area, together with the parking lot beside Crossroads.

Fenced lots around the area are mostly being used as construction staging areas.

Bangalers

January 30th, 2012, 04:16 PM

Are not those cables supposed to be underground as per BGC masterplan?

Bangalers

January 30th, 2012, 04:20 PM

Ouch! So definitely an edifice would block your view if you decide to get a unit facing bgc skyline. I mean an edifice that is just across the project. So the Uptown view is better then?

thomasian

January 30th, 2012, 04:37 PM

Ouch! So definitely an edifice would block your view if you decide to get a unit facing bgc skyline. I mean an edifice that is just across the project. So the Uptown view is better then?

Do consider that 32nd Street is now becoming a "wall" of 30+ storey skyscrapers which blocks your view of the rest of BGC.

F1 City Center, Globe Telecom HQ, The Trade and Financial Tower, Nickel Asia Corp Tower, Eco Tower - these are the currently either completed or are under construction and fast rising skyscrapers along 32nd Street, those alone already blocks a good chunk of your BGC view, and more so once the other lots get developed into skyscrapers of similar height (due to the FAR restrictions) which will basically form a "wall of skyscrapers" as I've mentioned earlier.

The Uptown view, as far as I know, faces a park (sports park, as I've known, but please do confirm if this is the kind of park to be built) between Avida 34th and Uptown Mall (bound between 11th Drive on the north and Lane T on the south).

Are not those cables supposed to be underground as per BGC masterplan?

Yes, but they are temporary anyway.

Oh, and I forgot to mention, that area of BGC is the first to use eco-efficient LEDs for street lighting.

Bangalers

January 30th, 2012, 05:08 PM

So thomasian, which project would you recommend then, Avida 34th or Uptown Place?

thomasian

January 30th, 2012, 05:51 PM

So thomasian, which project would you recommend then, Avida 34th or Uptown Place?

That one I admit I wouldn't be able to answer as there are many factors to consider. I suggest you get a good property specialist from each development and get them to lay down their cards for you to do the picking by comparison based on your personal preferences and financial abilities. I hope that helps, if that makes sense to you.

tupepot

January 30th, 2012, 09:31 PM

hello. pwedeng magtanong kung magkano average rental rate per square meter dito sa BGC area? thank you. :)

Bangalers

January 31st, 2012, 01:30 AM

800 per square meter daw.

chillendawg

January 31st, 2012, 04:06 AM

i got the answer to my question, thanks.

Aziza1121

January 31st, 2012, 04:27 AM

OT: Asan na ba si leechtat?

Bangalers

January 31st, 2012, 04:59 AM

Aziza, so which view would you recommend. Any commentary about this and Uptown Place? Price, views, location, developer, whatevs? Or should I go for the SMDC BGC instead?

Aziza1121

January 31st, 2012, 06:48 AM

@Bangalers, I agree with thomasian. Go out and visit the project site. Ask questions. Weigh the advantages and disadvantages.

Bangalers

January 31st, 2012, 07:18 AM

I did visit the sites na. I have had a long contemplation na about which project to invest in since Christmas.

Here is my take:
(1) the advantages for Uptown is that is is a mini CBD;
(2) the render and therefore the materials for the project look better than 34th, on paper, at least;
(3) the unit deliverables seem to be superior to 34th;
(4) better ameneties; and
(5) touted as a high-end development.

Sa 34th naman:
(1) cheaper;
(2) better ang track record ng developer;
(3) better property management;
(4) closer to BGC center;
(5) close to Uptown Center pa rin without having to pay the price for Uptown Place;
(6) walang balloon payments; and
(7) better cuts for the smallest units.

I am reserving for Avida 34th. I hope this will be a wise decision.

Inputs?

phnomm

January 31st, 2012, 02:13 PM

@Bangalers, I agree with thomasian. Go out and visit the project site. Ask questions. Weigh the advantages and disadvantages.

I would agree with both of you's. Weigh the advantages and disadvantages.

I am not being bias with Avida, All my friends are happy with their Avida units, especially the 3 in BGC.

Avida Citiflex
Avida Global City
Avida 34th

thomasian

January 31st, 2012, 03:57 PM

phnomm

January 31st, 2012, 04:21 PM

^^ Pardon the question, but can you explain how your so called "friends" can be happy with their still-not-yet-built Avida units in BGC? I just don't get how they can be happy with their Avida units which they may have already purchased but don't exist yet.

And wait, I am assuming you do also consider your clients as friends.

My words were misinterpreted. :nuts: I meant they have other avida units, and looking forward to moving in. (HAPPY with AVIDA UNITS) I should have been more detailed.

My friends (clients) are happy with the model units they saw.....

cheers buddy!

chillendawg

January 31st, 2012, 04:22 PM

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phnomm

January 31st, 2012, 04:29 PM

^^
And wait, I am assuming you do also consider your clients as friends.

Thomasian - I have been in business for over 9 years handling my "own business", (Car services, lending, financing, and real estate.)

Most of my clients i consider as friends, i have clients who come back to me regularly for my services.

"Love what you do"
If you build true friendship, you build bridges that last forever.

Cheers buddy...

:)

phnomm

January 31st, 2012, 04:32 PM

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thomasian

January 31st, 2012, 04:32 PM

I am not being bias with Avida, All my friends are happy with their Avida units, especially the 3 in BGC.

Avida Citiflex
Avida Global City
Avida 34th

CityFlex po. Not Citiflex as you've written. It's not connected with the Citigroup.

I am not being bias with Avida, All my friends are happy with their Avida units, especially the 3 in BGC.

Avida Citiflex
Avida Global City
Avida 34th

Pardon the question, but can you explain how your so called "friends" can be happy with their still-not-yet-built Avida units in BGC? I just don't get how they can be happy with their Avida units which they may have already purchased but don't exist yet.My words were misinterpreted. I meant they have other avida units, and looking forward to moving in. (HAPPY with AVIDA UNITS) I should have been more detailed.

My friends (clients) are happy with the model units they saw.....

cheers buddy!

Okay, I get it, sorry then. :D But I sincerely hope what you said was not just some sort of excuse for a poorly written statement but is actually the truth.

chillendawg

February 1st, 2012, 02:52 AM

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phnomm

February 1st, 2012, 03:42 PM

I was at the show room, a while ago.... Heaps of people :)... So happy the couple love the showroom display.

phnomm

February 1st, 2012, 03:48 PM

Fyi - Last 2 br was just sold....

3cr

February 1st, 2012, 11:18 PM

I would agree with both of you's. Weigh the advantages and disadvantages.

I am not being bias with Avida, All my friends are happy with their Avida units, especially the 3 in BGC.

Avida Citiflex
Avida Global City
Avida 34th

Mmmm... Just wondering if you can kindly expound more on the reasons why you think the Avida Citiflex/Cityflex project location is better than that of the Avida 34th? Diba you'll be surrounded by the older homes/neighborhood in the Citiflex/Cityflex location as can be seen on those pics. Medyo ambiance buster yan di ba which is why I would think Avida 34th will actually be a better location, especially since it will also be close to Megaworld's Uptown commercial development and even Hyatt's commercial center for that matter walking distance pa rin. Atleast maganda ang paligid di ba? Anyway I'd like to hear your take. Thanks! :) :) :)

CitiFlex
http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/4803/random547e.jpg

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/7566/25jan006.jpg

Bangalers

February 2nd, 2012, 07:41 AM

I saw the bare units for CityFlex, not as good as those for 34th. The project at 9th Street, I did not even look at.

derf

February 2nd, 2012, 12:23 PM

^^which actually is the intention of Avida. 34th is supposedly to be a bit more upscale than cityflex. That is included in the sales pitch of 34th.

Bangalers

February 2nd, 2012, 01:09 PM

^Ah. Now I know. Hehe.

tupepot

February 2nd, 2012, 03:50 PM

800 per square meter daw.

thank you. :)

phnomm

February 3rd, 2012, 01:35 PM

We will have an event next week at Avida BGC.... please come and visit us..
pm for details

chillendawg

February 6th, 2012, 10:57 AM

when is the start of construction here?

TheEngineer

February 8th, 2012, 10:30 AM

Sakto! Lupet!

Do you have any idea if that area accross that tarpaulin would actually be a park? I have been asking a lot of agents about this but all I have so far are unsure answers.

Turf’s up for football, futsal and frisbee fans in the city
An all-weather football field opens in Bonifacio Global City
By: Anne A. Jambora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
12:10 am | Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

. . .Aquino said Turf BGC is the first in a three-part development of BGC. On the opposite side of the Turf BGC will rise a haven for runners, he continued, complete with running track. Away from the busy streets of BGC, Aquino said this area is going to be a safer alternative for runners.
A family-oriented park will be constructed beside Turf BGC..

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9457/25jan011e.jpg

I don't think the park will be directly opposite the Avida Towers 34th.
"opposite side" and "beside" the turf BGC do not refer to the vacant lot or "area across the tarpaulin."

thomasian

February 10th, 2012, 04:09 PM

Allow me to label based on how I know they are...

Thanks aziza for the pic. :okay:

image hosted on www.photobucket.com
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/thomasian/SSC/northbgc2.jpg

1 - Park (yet again another sports park as per one article I've read before)

2 - three lots consolidated for the Avida Towers 34th Street project.

3 - Pedestrian walkway/pathway (open space squeezed between two lots for pedestrian access, eliminates the need to walk around the whole block)

4 - lots 3 and 5 of block-2 of City Center North being used for the short term by Mercato Centrale. There's no lot 4 because of Chinese superstition. Lots 1 and 2 is partly on where MC Home Depot now stands, with a pedestrian pathway between lots 2 and 3 or the area which is now the 8th Avenue.

5 - Turf BGC

6 - lots 3 and 5 of block-3 of City Center North being used for the short term as a pay carpark. There's no lot 4 because of Chinese superstition. Lots 1 and 2 is partly on where Crossroads including Starbucks and MC Home Depot's southeast corner now stand. Oh, add to that Justicia Drive which is between Crossroads and MC Home.

7 - five lots within block-5 of City Center North, the center fenced lot designated lot-7 of which is confirmed to be the One World Place office tower

8 - lot-12, block-5, City Center North (the biggest lot on block-5 which was formerly put up on the market but for some reason the lot is not for sale anymore, possibility of a park from what I heard - take with a grain of salt)

9 - Park/Parking (the lot was never ever put up for sale and was intended to be the "open space" in the middle of block-5

10 - three lots within block-5 of City Center North one of which was sold to G&W Architects for their The Majestic condotel project (lots 1, 2, and 3)

11 - three lots within block-5 of City Center North (lots 11, 12, and 15 - no 13 for superstition purposes)

12 - Pedestrian walkway/pathway (open space squeezed between two lots for pedestrian access, eliminates the need to walk around the whole block)

13 - Almost completed, passable by bicycle, though not yet officially opened to traffic. Sidewalks are still u/c.

14 - lots 1 and 2 of block-7 of City Center North.

Numbers 3 and 12 is a lesson learned from the Makati CBD where some areas require a circuitous walk around the whole block just to get to the other side because buildings are blocking the way in a long contiguous block.

Phnomm, may park pa sa 34th street view?

Do you have any idea if that area accross that tarpaulin would actually be a park? I have been asking a lot of agents about this but all I have so far are unsure answers.

That's what we get with a lot of agents who don't really know the vicinity of the project they are selling. Sad but so true for North Bonifacio.

I am just worried baka matabunan ang view ng 34th kung dambuhalang building ang ipatayo sa harapan ng project.

Sana may makapagconfirm kung may park nga ba talaga sa harap ng 34th street.

Not park, but lots for development.

Please clarify which area.

For CityFlex:
-the block south of it, the one between Lane T and 34th Street is composed of two lots
-the lot directly west of it is a green/landscaped open space (a park if you will) up to 34th Street, together with utility areas further west
-the awkward-shaped 1,747m² lot directly north to it, along 7th Avenue, is also a landscaped open space/park

For 34th:
-the Wedge-shaped lot north of it, between Avida 34th and Uptown Mall will be the sports park.
-adjacent to the west end of the lot of 34th would be a pedestrian walkway/pedestrian alley/pedestrian pathway allowing pedestrian passage from 34th Street to the corner of Lanes C and Ti will double check details at the office tomorrow....
sorry guys, been so busy....

I am actually thinking more of you "asking for the details in the office" and not "confirming" it as you've said. Pardon my extreme arrogance but I have high expectations for agents regarding knowing what's surrounding the property they are selling. Vague answers could mean there is something to hide, or they simply don't know the answers. It's still location, location, location, and if you don't know the vicinity of the location, how can you sell it properly? Again, pardon the arrogance pero umiinit talaga ang ulo ko.

^the vacant lots towards high street; just in front of the south side of the project...err I am doubting na that park because it would be very extravagant for an Avida project to have parks on the north and south facets. Still, I am leaning to take the BGC view of tower 1.you mean the leisure park?

What leisure park???

3cr

February 10th, 2012, 09:39 PM

I did visit the sites na. I have had a long contemplation na about which project to invest in since Christmas.

Here is my take sa Uptown:
(1) the advantages for Uptown is that is is a mini CBD;
(2) the render and therefore the materials for the project look better than 34th, on paper, at least;
(3) the unit deliverables seem to be superior to 34th;
(4) better ameneties; and
(5) touted as a high-end development.

Sa 34th naman:
(1) cheaper;
(2) better ang track record ng developer;
(3) better property management;
(4) closer to BGC center;
(5) close to Uptown Center pa rin without having to pay the price for Uptown Place;
(6) walang balloon payments; and
(7) better cuts for the smallest units.

I am reserving for Avida 34th. I hope this will be a wise decision.

Inputs?

^^ Among the current Avida projects currently offered, I think you chose well Bangalers. If I were made to choose, I would pick this Avida 34th development as well over the two other Avida projects (Avida BGC and Avida Cityflex).

Cityflex kasi eventhough in the same 34th St is actually marketed as a quasi single office / home office / residential building and as such there is a good possibility there will be much activity going on in the building than normal and as such will probably have more wear and tear on the common areas which could have an adverse effect on HOA (Home/Unit Owner Association) dues. It might also be noisier and offer less privacy for residential unit owners. Security as well as parking can become an issue and concern. Of course these are all speculative in nature. Another disadvantage I see in CityFlex compared to Avida 34th is location. Even though both projects are in 34th St., Avida 34th is in a superior location imho because you'll be farther away from the bordering neighborhood and St.Luke's hospital. Just that I remember there was mention of actual plans of punching thru Jacinto St. from/into North Boni inorder to improve traffic flow in the area as well as help ease expected bottle-neck along 32nd St. Now whether this plan will actually come to fruition is another matter but if memory serves me right, Aaron/Thomasian plotted this in Google map and it look like, to me atleast, that Jacinto St. (in that barrangay) will meet up to 34th St. (or close to it) on the Noth Boni side. This is also why I am really not a fan of Avida Cityflex project/location since it will actually be very close to this 34th St. /Jacinto St. pass through if indeed the said plan eventually pushes through. Why risk it di ba....better safe than sorry ika, atleast ang Avida 34th is further down that street instead of being right there by your side. Not sure din if being right behind St.Luke's is an advantage or not. Guess that's it. Pasensiya na I don't remember which thread it was posted in but maybe Aaron/Thomasian still remembers. Anyway that's why I think you chose well and made the right decision Bangalers. Congrats bro! :) :) :)

Btw here below are some pics and maps (courtesy of Aziza and SCUD) that I gathered which should help you visualize better the Jacinto St. / 34th St. roadway connection I was talking about, that is if ever the said plan eventually pushes thru.

CityFlex
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3838/9feb024e.jpg

You can see the delineated boundary on these pictures, I marked it red para madaling makita...

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z88/SCUD_1975/cembo.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z88/SCUD_1975/cembo2.jpg

3cr

February 10th, 2012, 11:29 PM

^^ thank you for the information, i hope they don't open up that road and link those roads because then it will merge the residents in that area, not that i'm descrminating against those on the other side. do you guys know how long is the contract lease for S&R and MC Home Depot? 3CR I'm looking into buying a unit at CityFlex and I have the same concern that you brought up about opening up those roads. Would the BGC Skyline be fronting the 34th St or CityFlex? :ohno:

Regarding views... Winston the whole 32nd St thoroughfare will pretty much be a wall of high-rise buildings anyway so if you are really after some views and willing to take a risk that the Jacinto St./34th St. passthru will not materialize, then besides Avida CitiFlex which you are looking at, there is also Federal Land's ParkWest you can look into. Either of these 2 North Boni projects for that matter will still allow/offer views of Rockwell and Makati Skyline you may covete, provided you pick a high floor that faces West when choosing a unit para din you avoid/minimize seeing the "ambiance buster" barrangay neighborhood you mentioned that will be right by your side/window. That's the drawback here in North Boni... inorder to get some nice views, you'll have to be next to that not so nice looking neighborhood. Kinda ironic isn't it? That's why those who were able to buy BGC units with West Facing views of the Manila Golf course and Makati skyline are really very lucky because they didn't have to compromise one bit w/ their purchase, they got it all... excellent location and excellent views! Parang tumama sa Lotto! Hehehe... :) :) :)

Ahh found Aaron/Thomasian's old Google Earth/Map posting...here it is

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/2011/PWmap.jpg

chillendawg

February 11th, 2012, 05:18 AM

^^
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/wquimson/PWmap.jpg

3cr, thanks for the samples, i noticed the area where cityflex is supposed to be located is not in line with the street you are talking about. this map is not current but based on aziza's latest pics, my drawings with the roads indicated above does not align with the road you mentioned and colored in skinny yellow line.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/wquimson/6064927407_eca1d0a9ff_b.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/wquimson/CityFlexrender.jpg
i colored the unit i reserved already with cityflex, it is on the 10th floor and facing BGC skyline but if there will be buildings it's ok im not after the view anyway. though the unit will be located at the corner as you can see i colored it in RED, it will have 3 windows and one of the windows will be facing the building amenities and further building accross are not so close since all the roads in BGC/Noth Boni are far enough.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/wquimson/395432_10151113458365057_839460056_22106541_295297542_n.jpg

above is the view from my sapphire unit facing ortigas skyline, but it is only on the 4th floor, in which i picked specifically because it is not high enough to view the rooftops of south cembo area from my unit's balcony. i'm just lucky what's in front of sapphire are shops, for now hehehe.

anyway, i dont really care for the view too much since this is for rental purposea and with the skyline view and higher level unit, it usually cost a lot more. one good thing I can say is that Grand Hyatt is just next to cityflex with their shops on the ground level should compliment the area.

further, another reason why cityflex? because 34th st compare to cityflex will cost me more for the location and VAT. the two have the same exact cut in size and the difference in price is almost a million.

if you buy anything below 3.1M it is VAT exempted. 34th street an exec studio starts at 3.4M + VAT. therefore, with a roughly total of 4M for a 36sqm exec studio.

currently all lots are still empty, there's really no telling how the outcome will look in the future, but regardless i have taken all into considerations. oh well it's all done now, it's payment and wait time again, I just hope it turns out ok or at least like how crescent park west turned out. :)

3cr

February 11th, 2012, 06:07 AM

3cr, thanks for the samples, i noticed the area where cityflex is supposed to be located is not in line with the street you are talking about. this map is not current but based on aziza's latest pics, my drawings with the roads indicated above does not align with the road you mentioned and colored in skinny yellow line.
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/wquimson/6064927407_eca1d0a9ff_b.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/wquimson/CityFlexrender.jpg
i colored the unit i reserved already with cityflex, it is on the 10th floor and facing BGC skyline but if there will be buildings it's ok im not after the view anyway. though the unit will be located at the corner as you can see i colored it in RED, it will have 3 windows and one of the windows will be facing the building amenities and further building accross are not so close since all the roads in BGC/Noth Boni are far enough.

AVIDA CityFlex TOWER [2T|26F|res] @ BGC, Taguig City
http://avidacityflextowers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/1317872492_261082988_3-avida-cityflex-towers-office-commercial-space.jpg

^^ Ahh OK Winston/Chillendawg so it's actually located one block in pa from 34th St. pala (designated as Lane T). Well in that case then the not so nice neighborhood will be on the side and behind Avida CityFlex which is like a mirror image of Federal Land's ParkWest. Guess any view you may have will eventually be blocked by what will eventually rise along 34th St. in front of it (Cityflex). Just hope that Lane T is actually a good size road and not like an eskinita type road or else you'll end up looking out somebody else's window from the building in front of yours. Any way if it's really for rental purposes, then it won't be such a bad thing I guess. And sayang din nga yung P600K you'll be saving. Oh so You pay for VAT now out of pocket...hinda na siya inclusive sa price like before or is it just reflected in the actual purchase price of the unit(s) when you made the comparison? Anyway Congrats Winston on your second Fort Boni investment. :) :) :)

chillendawg

February 11th, 2012, 07:22 AM

^^ Ahh OK Winston/Chillendawg so it's actually located one block in pa from 34th St. pala (designated as Lane T). Well in that case then the not so nice neighborhood will be on the side and behind Avida CityFlex which is like a mirror image of Federal Land's ParkWest. Guess any view you may have will eventually be blocked by what will eventually rise along 34th St. in front of it (Cityflex). Just hope that Lane T is actually a good size road and not like an eskinita type road or else you'll end up looking out somebody else's window from the building in front of yours. Any way if it's really for rental purposes, then it won't be such a bad thing I guess. And sayang din nga yung P600K you'll be saving. Oh so You pay for VAT now out of pocket...hinda na siya inclusive sa price like before or is it just reflected in the actual purchase price of the unit(s) when you made the comparison? Anyway Congrats Winston on your second Fort Boni investment. :) :) :)

a 36sqm exec studio unit at the avida 34th street cost 3.4M will have an added 12% VAT on top of the selling price.

3cr

February 11th, 2012, 08:58 AM

^^ Thanks for the info Winston. If Avida Cityflex comes out to about P3.1M while Avida 34th is about P4M (P3.4M + P600K VAT) for the same size exec studio unit, malaki nga ng mura sa Avida Cityflex because of the VAT exemption in this case. That's P900K worth of good reason. Now I understand perfectly as to why you chose CityFlex over the others. Congrats again Winston.

further, another reason why cityflex? because 34th st compare to cityflex will cost me more for the location and VAT. the two have the same exact cut in size and the difference in price is almost a million.

if you buy anything below 3.1M it is VAT exempted. 34th street an exec studio starts at 3.4M + VAT. therefore, with a roughly total of 4M for a 36sqm exec studio.

chillendawg

February 11th, 2012, 03:09 PM

^^ Thanks for the info Winston. If Avida Cityflex comes out to about P3.1M while Avida 34th is about P4M (P3.4M + P600K VAT) for the same size exec studio unit, malaki nga ng mura sa Avida Cityflex because of the VAT exemption in this case. That's P900K worth of good reason. Now I understand perfectly as to why you chose CityFlex over the others. Congrats again Winston.

the current price pala ng avida cityflex sa 36sqm is not 3.1M mas mura pa. depende sa taas ng unit na gusto mo. ang residential nila starts on 6th floor where the amenities are located. so let's say you pick unit 405 then you add 6 floors which consists of parkings and ground floor soho units. you will be on 11th floor na and ung unit 204 nila which is 36 sqm is only 2.8M. so mas mura pa talaga. ung nakuha ko is on the corner which is slightly bigger with the cut size of 39.30sqm, nasa 3M sya.

dunamis

February 12th, 2012, 03:07 AM

I think you won't lose with North Boni. By the time your unit get turned over, tapos na Uptown Mall, Park West, Grand Hyatt and One Uptown and 34th. Maganda na yung community.

chillendawg

February 12th, 2012, 06:54 AM

I think you won't lose with North Boni. By the time your unit get turned over, tapos na Uptown Mall, Park West, Grand Hyatt and One Uptown and 34th. Maganda na yung community.

dunamis thank you for the encouraging words, i thought of that too and the unit will appreciate by then. i wish i knew when the lease for MC home depot lease expires. although cityflex is not directly in front of it, the good side is while there is not a replacement for mc home depot, there is view for the bgc skyline. :banana:

3cr

February 12th, 2012, 07:29 AM

the current price pala ng avida cityflex sa 36sqm is not 3.1M mas mura pa. depende sa taas ng unit na gusto mo. ang residential nila starts on 6th floor where the amenities are located. so let's say you pick unit 405 then you add 6 floors which consists of parkings and ground floor soho units. you will be on 11th floor na and ung unit 204 nila which is 36 sqm is only 2.8M. so mas mura pa talaga. ung nakuha ko is on the corner which is slightly bigger with the cut size of 39.30sqm, nasa 3M sya.

^^^^ Wow under P75K/SQM and oh so near to BGC - That's a great buy at that price Winston. How can you go wrong with that bro. Smaller risk upfront with a great upside when that area develops - Now that's how you invest wisely! Whether for Rental or not that's a Very Good decision! Congrats Again! :okay: :okay:

chesterot

February 12th, 2012, 10:08 AM

dunamis thank you for the encouraging words, i thought of that too and the unit will appreciate by then. i wish i knew when the lease for MC home depot lease expires. although cityflex is not directly in front of it, the good side is while there is not a replacement for mc home depot, there is view for the bgc skyline. :banana:

^^any news on what will be built on the lot directly in front of CitiFlex (across Lane T)?

chillendawg

February 12th, 2012, 01:00 PM

^^^^ Wow under P75K/SQM and oh so near to BGC - That's a great buy at that price Winston. How can you go wrong with that bro. Smaller risk upfront with a great upside when that area develops - Now that's how you invest wisely! Whether for Rental or not that's a Very Good decision! Congrats Again! :okay: :okay:

hhahaa oo nga noh boe, di ko man lang dinivide, but nothing beats the 55K/SQM sa G&W dati hehehe. those were the days. we were the early investors sa BGC. One that really finalized my purchase was that Cityflex is an ayala affiliated project and for sure it will have a good management.

@chesterot yun nga rin tanong ko, but by the looks of it parang matagal pa yang MC Home Depot na yan jan.

3cr

February 14th, 2012, 02:44 AM

hhahaa oo nga noh boe, di ko man lang dinivide, but nothing beats the 55K/SQM sa G&W dati hehehe. those were the days. we were the early investors sa BGC. One that really finalized my purchase was that Cityflex is an ayala affiliated project and for sure it will have a good management..

^^ Yup I remember it so well... those were indeed the days... lucky nga talaga us early investors in BGC especially considering prices now hover above P120K/SQM! Very nice return on our investment especially ikaw at P55K/SQM! Congrats again on this new purchase/investment. Don't think you can go wrong with a P75K/SQM Ayala project in Fort Boni. Cheers! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Bangalers

February 14th, 2012, 03:35 AM

I am really quite worried about my purchase especially hearing about the peso-dollar exchange forecast. Some are saying it will hit a low of 35 to a dollar by the end of this year.

3cr

February 14th, 2012, 05:27 AM

^^ What? Wow really P35/$1? Where did you hear/get this? That may be too optimistic imho. I've seen alot of forecast estimating around the P40's/$1 which I think is more realistic. If the Peso strengthens into the P30's, this will be bad because it may spell the end of the HOT realestate market in Pinas. What's worse the internal demand will not be able to handle all that condo unit supply coming in the pipeline. Lots of projects mamimiligro niyan. Huwag naman sana.

San-Mat

February 14th, 2012, 03:04 PM

3cr

February 14th, 2012, 11:55 PM

Plus the bpo or foreign investors might shy away because it will be too expensive.

I'm sure Obama will not let that happen during election year. That was not the change he talked about. @35 to 1 start buying allot of dollars.

Kawawa din export sector natin niyan pagnagkatotoo yung Peso will streghten in the 30's. Yup buy Dollars if that happens.

I agree the US economy is already improving and with the election coming soon, I really doubt Obama will let that happen. His 2nd term will be on the line and I'm sure he'd want the US economy in as good as shape as possible by election time.

Can't think of a scenario this can happen so soon. Besides Aquino will also make sure the Peso is tempered if ever it gets too strong a currency I would think.

I wouldn't worry too much Bangalers if I were you. Highly doubt the P35/$1 scenario will be happening anytime soon especially under these very uncertain economic times.

I am really quite worried about my purchase especially hearing about the peso-dollar exchange forecast. Some are saying it will hit a low of 35 to a dollar by the end of this year.

tita01

February 21st, 2012, 10:14 AM

...ilang percent na po na sold???

grabe ang avida sa cdo 2-3 months lang pa ubos na!!!!!

ano po ba ung fastest selling condo sa manila

chillendawg

February 23rd, 2012, 09:52 PM

any news?

TheRick

March 3rd, 2012, 11:21 AM

Avida Flex location from Home Depor parking lot

http://www.readyforoccupancy.com/2012-005.jpg

dunamis

March 3rd, 2012, 11:32 AM

What's the lot across Cityflex? Is it a staging area?

3cr

March 3rd, 2012, 10:47 PM

^^ Yup if not the left hand side area (in the pic below), then it may very well indeed be the enclosed area (in the pic above) that's going to be used as staging area for the Avida CityFlex project rising infront/beside that neighborhood. Question is what will eventually rise soon after? Could it be this is where SM's Fort St.Luke's Residence will rise? Up to now nobody has confirmed where that project is located, maybe one of these lots by 34th will be for it. Looks like that area of North Boni will be built up sooner.

CityFlex
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3838/9feb024e.jpg

chillendawg

March 4th, 2012, 02:11 AM

Avida Flex location from Home Depor parking lot

http://www.readyforoccupancy.com/2012-005.jpg

yey theRick, alin jan ang cityflex? ung may green grass o itong may bakod..buti nalang nagpost ka..hehehe so excited to see progress on this.. how did it look in person? ugh i wonder:banana:

TheRick

March 4th, 2012, 02:59 AM

Yes. its the fenced block with the green grass that is beside the residential area.

tupepot

March 7th, 2012, 11:19 AM

hi.. tanong ko lang sa mga nakabili na ng unit sa avida and sa mga familiar sa industry... reasonable po ba ang 1.5% discount for a 20% spot cash payment? di ba masyadong mababa yun? :(

chillendawg

March 8th, 2012, 02:44 AM

hi.. tanong ko lang sa mga nakabili na ng unit sa avida and sa mga familiar sa industry... reasonable po ba ang 1.5% discount for a 20% spot cash payment? di ba masyadong mababa yun? :(

ang tanong 1.5% discount sa price list ng condo or 1.5% discount sa 20% downpayment?

tupepot

March 8th, 2012, 07:30 AM

ang tanong 1.5% discount sa price list ng condo or 1.5% discount sa 20% downpayment?

bali 1.5% sa price list.....

chillendawg

March 9th, 2012, 01:01 AM

bali 1.5% sa price list.....

sent you PM

3cr

March 9th, 2012, 01:36 AM

sent you PM

^^ Aba Secret? Curious minds want to know! Hehehe... :lol: :lol: :lol: Joke Lang!

3cr

March 12th, 2012, 10:00 AM

Is that area where One World Place is part of North Boni? Or does the north side start in 34th St.? Thanks.

^^ Probably 34th is the boundary since the extra wide 8th Ave in North Boni terminates at 34th which also does not even align directly to the slimmer 8th Ave after crossing 34th. Also if what I was told was accurate, that area where S&R, Cebu Lechon Resto row, MC Home Depot and Starbucks along 32nd Street is still under Ayala Consortium which then makes it part of BGC still and if that's indeed the case then by default that probably makes the lots along 34 St where the Lexus dealership is the boundary where North Boni starts and BGC ends which is why the Avida 34th project is considered a North Boni project. This area between 32nd and 34th St (in the pic below) is called City Center North and supposedly still part of BGC from what I was told before eventhough it seems like 32nd will be the more logical boundary just by looking at it. Anyway maybe someone from Ayala or BCDA can confirm if the info is accurate or not. :)

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/4457/tagmap.jpg

Allow me to label based on how I know they are...

Thanks aziza for the pic. :okay:

image hosted on www.photobucket.com
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/thomasian/SSC/northbgc2.jpg

1 - Park (yet again another sports park as per one article I've read before)

2 - three lots consolidated for the Avida Towers 34th Street project.

3 - Pedestrian walkway/pathway (open space squeezed between two lots for pedestrian access, eliminates the need to walk around the whole block)

4 - lots 3 and 5 of block-2 of City Center North being used for the short term by Mercato Centrale. There's no lot 4 because of Chinese superstition. Lots 1 and 2 is partly on where MC Home Depot now stands, with a pedestrian pathway between lots 2 and 3 or the area which is now the 8th Avenue.

5 - Turf BGC

6 - lots 3 and 5 of block-3 of City Center North being used for the short term as a pay carpark. There's no lot 4 because of Chinese superstition. Lots 1 and 2 is partly on where Crossroads including Starbucks and MC Home Depot's southeast corner now stand. Oh, add to that Justicia Drive which is between Crossroads and MC Home.

7 - five lots within block-5 of City Center North, the center fenced lot designated lot-7 of which is confirmed to be the One World Place office tower

8 - lot-12, block-5, City Center North (the biggest lot on block-5 which was formerly put up on the market but for some reason the lot is not for sale anymore, possibility of a park from what I heard - take with a grain of salt)

9 - Park/Parking (the lot was never ever put up for sale and was intended to be the "open space" in the middle of block-5

10 - three lots within block-5 of City Center North one of which was sold to G&W Architects for their The Majestic condotel project (lots 1, 2, and 3)

11 - three lots within block-5 of City Center North (lots 11, 12, and 15 - no 13 for superstition purposes)

12 - Pedestrian walkway/pathway (open space squeezed between two lots for pedestrian access, eliminates the need to walk around the whole block)

13 - Almost completed, passable by bicycle, though not yet officially opened to traffic. Sidewalks are still u/c.

14 - lots 1 and 2 of block-7 of City Center North.

Numbers 3 and 12 is a lesson learned from the Makati CBD where some areas require a circuitous walk around the whole block just to get to the other side because buildings are blocking the way in a long contiguous block.

qatar2023

March 12th, 2012, 12:30 PM

Ano pala smallest cut ng condo sa bgc area ty

qatar2023

March 12th, 2012, 12:31 PM

For studio LNG and lowest price In bgc

EdmundX

March 15th, 2012, 06:53 AM

:banana::banana:booming na ang ekonomiya ng Metro Manila.

3cr

March 23rd, 2012, 12:28 AM

CityFlex
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3838/9feb024e.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6080/6092302186_a65780edc0_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7047/6845985236_3a802592ce_b.jpg

see, yung mga bahay ay di talaga nabili at di kasama sa metrobank land bank

The houses sitting on the proposed 6th street are in the process of being "acquired". :cheers:

^^ Is that official? Wow that's great news if such is indeed the case! Does that mean 6th Avenue will actually reach 34th St.? Wondering now up to where the property line of Avida Cityflex project actually is if 6th Ave will be extended to that area.

dunamis

March 24th, 2012, 01:13 AM

Let's wait for the official announcement of BCDA and FBDC with regards to 6th street extension and opening of the 38th gate in North Boni. Let's not get excited prematurely.

chillendawg

March 25th, 2012, 02:18 AM

^^ oh they will open 38th street? oh man!:bash::ohno::nuts::)

San-Mat

March 25th, 2012, 04:33 AM

^^ oh they will open 38th street? oh man!:bash::ohno::nuts::)

You don't like to open the 38th street?

3cr

March 25th, 2012, 06:38 AM

In all likelihood looks like the 38th Street pass thru is actually going to happen. The sooner they open 38th street access to that neighborhood will be very telling of their willingness to provide more entry/exit points into NorthBoni which will be indicative of the future of the 34 Street access to Gen.Jacinto Street pass thru road. Once the 38th street access happens, looks like it won't be a matter of if but actually more of a matter of when (sooner or later) the 34th street access will come to fruition. Maybe the apprehension of those investing in condo units in the area is that any form of access will make it rather easy na maging tambayan yung bagong shopping mall much like what happened in MarketMarket when it became a tambayan ng masa. Of course I'm only speculating and not in any way speaking for Chillendawg regarding this matter. Btw just curious to know is this a crane I see in what could be the Aviida Cityflex lot near the Lexus dealership in Isagani's pic below? Seems like something long is sticking out in that area but can't tell if it's actually a crane nor if it is actually at the Avida Cityflex lot. Maybe someone can confirm and/or give us an update. Thanks!

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w512/ojmyan/DSCN7725.jpg

chillendawg

March 26th, 2012, 01:00 PM

3CR interesting observation, but i think na maraming tumatambay sa market2 kasi ang mall is like a tiange inside. i have a different observation that will prove that if 38th st is opened walang tatambay jan, baka meron mga pupunta pero hindi tatambay. kasi pansin ko sa market2, isa dahil nga ung market2 is setup like a tiange and at the same time if you notice, high street is also a few steps away from market2 and yet those tambay in market2 hindi nagpupunta o tumatambay sa high street. they do wander there, but never will you see them hangout in high street. pansin ko lang.

3cr

March 26th, 2012, 09:22 PM

^^ Chillendawg, Yup Boni High Street being a high end strip mall really has no tiangge or foodcourt area(s) where people can congregate except for that sitting areas in the middle unlike MarketMaket that really caters to the masses which is why such areas exist where the masa can congregate and buy stuff on the cheap. So going by what your saying, I do see your point that if the Mall developer(s) in North Boni does away with the tiangge and foodcourt inside their mall and concentrate more on high end shops and restos like in High Street, it will lessen the chances of their mall made into a tambayan/hangout spot by the masses. Mmm...that could actually work my friend. Guess people can always go to S&R and MarketMarket to do their grocery shopping.

tobiasjeff

March 27th, 2012, 05:53 PM

hey there.... just read your message. yes there is!

What is your email? i will send complete details about Avida 34th street BGC and sample computation

09228168838 (SUN)
09175763251 (GLOBE)
abela.eugene@avidaland.com

Eugene Abela
Corporate Accounts officer

hi can i get an email as well? its tobiasjeff@yahoo.com tnx

MakatiBoy

March 27th, 2012, 06:58 PM

Maddawg

March 27th, 2012, 07:05 PM

Please, enough of this snobbish attitude towards the masses.:ohno:

There needs to be a balance of exclusivity/peacefulness and energy that a crowd brings. I love Market Market but if I lived in BGC which I hope to do, I would like a place to get away from the "masses".

3cr

March 27th, 2012, 10:09 PM

Yup not all places have to be pang masa or for the masses; infact there are places already that are not really for mass/public consumption like the very exclusive GreenBelt 5 for example. I pass thru there but not really hangout there because what most shops in there have to offer are priced way above what I can afford or willing to pay. But I don't cry foul about it. Unless you're ubber- rich, you can't always get what you want and even then sometimes you still don't get to have it. That's Life. Same way here. The mall operator is not necessarily discriminating but more so catering to a target market and if the mall operator wants to go the high-end route, then as a consumer, I may just go to another mall the suits me better. Life goes on. Why make a bigger deal about it. I don't know/understand why some people have this false sense of entitlement - that everything should be for everybody - because it's not. That's the reality eventhough nobody wants to hear it and I'm just saying what others may not want to say to be politically correct. Better have a thicker skin so as not to be affected by the reality surrounding you. Hehehe...:lol: :lol: :lol:

Please, enough of this snobbish attitude towards the masses.:ohno:

chillendawg

March 28th, 2012, 07:06 AM

Please, enough of this snobbish attitude towards the masses.:ohno:

i don't know if i should even comment on this. it's irrelavant to the point of the topic. how else can one call this group that one will not insult anyone? it's a discussion, for pits sake, chill!

ChicTown

March 28th, 2012, 04:58 PM

:)Yup not all places have to be pang masa or for the masses; infact there are places already that are not really for mass/public consumption like the very exclusive GreenBelt 5 for example. I pass thru there but not really hangout there because what most shops in there have to offer are priced way above what I can afford or willing to pay. But I don't cry foul about it. Unless you're ubber- rich, you can't always get what you want and even then sometimes you still don't get to have it. That's Life. Same way here. The mall operator is not necessarily discriminating but more so catering to a target market and if the mall operator wants to go the high-end route, then as a consumer, I may just go to another mall the suits me better. Life goes on. Why make a bigger deal about it. I don't know/understand why some people have this false sense of entitlement - that everything should be for everybody - because it's not. That's the reality eventhough nobody wants to hear it and I'm just saying what others may not want to say to be politically correct. Better have a thicker skin so as not to be affected by the reality surrounding you. Hehehe...:lol: :lol: :lol:

:)He/she is an Obama voter! hehehe...just kidding. Besides, find something productive to do instead of wasting time daydreaming/hangingout. Stay home and help out! :cheers::cheers:

Coniocondo

March 29th, 2012, 04:50 AM

Murphy's law :lol:

superboyish

March 30th, 2012, 12:47 PM

august88boy

March 30th, 2012, 10:25 PM

avida condos pala pinakamura ngayon sa BGC - 75k to 85k per sq.m. pwede!!!

^^^^ Wow under P75K/SQM and oh so near to BGC - That's a great buy at that price Winston. How can you go wrong with that bro. Smaller risk upfront with a great upside when that area develops - Now that's how you invest wisely! Whether for Rental or not that's a Very Good decision! Congrats Again! :okay: :okay:

I recently got a unit in 34th street, and for the longest time have been contemplating whether to get here, Trion Tower 2, in High Street South or Citiflex.

Highstreet South had great location, better construction but not within my budget. Citiflex had a good price, but I read somewhere in this thread that being a SOHO/Residential building, it will be prone faster to wear and tear, plus the location is really off for me.

Last Wed I again went to 34th Street and Trion Tower 2, studied the floor plan, checked the showroom, the deliverables, and visited the site. Surprisingly, both are almost the same distance from Boni High Street. The computations that I had was given to me just last Jan, and are almost the same price at 3.8M for a 37-38sqm unit. I can't decide then what to get between the two.

But what made me signed the deal was when my agent told me that the 34th street computations that I had was from an old computation. He told me that because of the new law my unit was non-vatable, he recomputed it and from 3.8M, new price was 3.2M with OC. With this price, I was sold.

Hoping that it was a wise choice. :)

3cr

March 30th, 2012, 11:01 PM

I recently got a unit in 34th street, and for the longest time have been contemplating whether to get here, Trion Tower 2, in High Street South or Citiflex.

Highstreet South had great location, better construction but not within my budget. Citiflex had a good price, but I read somewhere in this thread that being a SOHO/Residential building, it will be prone faster to wear and tear, plus the location is really off for me.

Last Wed I again went to 34th Street and Trion Tower 2, studied the floor plan, checked the showroom, the deliverables, and visited the site. Surprisingly, both are almost the same distance from Boni High Street. The computations that I had was given to me just last Jan, and are almost the same price at 3.8M for a 37-38sqm unit. I can't decide then what to get between the two.

But what made me signed the deal was when my agent told me that the 34th street computations that I had was from an old computation. He told me that because of the new law my unit was non-vatable, he recomputed it and from 3.8M, new price was 3.2M with OC. With this price, I was sold.

Hoping that it was a wise choice. :)

^^ Congrats Superboyish. Among the North Boni Avida projects currently offered, I think it was the right decision in choosing the 34th St. project. If I were made to choose, I would pick this Avida 34th development as well over the two other Avida projects (Avida BGC and Avida Cityflex). It actually has the best location among the current Avida projects, especially since it will still be close to Megaworld's Uptown commercial development, even Hyatt's commercial center walking distance pa rin and not to mention BGC's High Street for that matter close by as well. It's really in an ideal spot/location within North Boni and yet mas maganda din dito ang paligid ng Avida 34th project so there's no ambiance buster to factor in here. Avida projects are selling under P90K/SQM which makes it well priced and good buys imho especially considering Megaworld's Uptown is asking P130K/SQM already which ironically is actually more than the asking price of projects in BGC like the Trion, Serendra's Sequoia, and even Alveo's Meridien in Boni High Street South which as it stands right now are all better located than that of Uptown imho. Guess depends on one's level of risk aversion. It's just really hard, for me atleast, to pay a premium price in a North Boni project when the area is actually still undeveloped compared to the booming BGC side where atleast you already have a good idea of the surroundings you are getting based on the construction boom that's been happening in BGC in the last couple of years. Daming pwedeng mangyari pa kasi eh but hopefully the construction boom continues without creating much glut in the market that may lead to a bubble. Needless to say, at Uptown's P130K/SQM asking price, I see myself opting for one of those mentioned projects in BGC instead but at Avida's 34th being priced under P90K/SQM, it's definitely a less risky proposition which will make it an easier decision to go for it. That's why taking advantage of that price differential/difference is a really good move/strategy imho especially during these uncertain times. Anyway just as I told one of our posters -Bangaler - once, who also bought in Avida 34th, you chose very well and made a wise investment decision Superboyish. Congrats again bro! :) :) :)

CityFlex on the left side and 34th on the right side
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/1658/grassf1062e.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6787503739_952221ea35_b_d.jpg

Allow me to label based on how I know they are...

Thanks aziza for the pic. :okay:

image hosted on www.photobucket.com
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/thomasian/SSC/northbgc2.jpg

1 - Park (yet again another sports park as per one article I've read before)

2 - three lots consolidated for the Avida Towers 34th Street project.

3 - Pedestrian walkway/pathway (open space squeezed between two lots for pedestrian access, eliminates the need to walk around the whole block)

4 - lots 3 and 5 of block-2 of City Center North being used for the short term by Mercato Centrale. There's no lot 4 because of Chinese superstition. Lots 1 and 2 is partly on where MC Home Depot now stands, with a pedestrian pathway between lots 2 and 3 or the area which is now the 8th Avenue.

5 - Turf BGC

6 - lots 3 and 5 of block-3 of City Center North being used for the short term as a pay carpark. There's no lot 4 because of Chinese superstition. Lots 1 and 2 is partly on where Crossroads including Starbucks and MC Home Depot's southeast corner now stand. Oh, add to that Justicia Drive which is between Crossroads and MC Home.

7 - five lots within block-5 of City Center North, the center fenced lot designated lot-7 of which is confirmed to be the One World Place office tower

8 - lot-12, block-5, City Center North (the biggest lot on block-5 which was formerly put up on the market but for some reason the lot is not for sale anymore, possibility of a park from what I heard - take with a grain of salt)

9 - Park/Parking (the lot was never ever put up for sale and was intended to be the "open space" in the middle of block-5

10 - three lots within block-5 of City Center North one of which was sold to G&W Architects for their The Majestic condotel project (lots 1, 2, and 3)

11 - three lots within block-5 of City Center North (lots 11, 12, and 15 - no 13 for superstition purposes)

12 - Pedestrian walkway/pathway (open space squeezed between two lots for pedestrian access, eliminates the need to walk around the whole block)

13 - Almost completed, passable by bicycle, though not yet officially opened to traffic. Sidewalks are still u/c.

14 - lots 1 and 2 of block-7 of City Center North.

Numbers 3 and 12 is a lesson learned from the Makati CBD where some areas require a circuitous walk around the whole block just to get to the other side because buildings are blocking the way in a long contiguous block.

... Fort Boni from the air
http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w512/ojmyan/DSCN6467.jpg

3cr

March 30th, 2012, 11:33 PM

avida condos pala pinakamura ngayon sa BGC - 75k to 85k per sq.m. pwede!!!

^^ Yup Pwedeng Pwede! :) :) :)

chillendawg

March 31st, 2012, 12:17 AM

does anyone know when the constructions start? it would be nice to see progress already. that's right, no one knows what BGC will look in the future. we can guess but the outcome can go either way. there's really no guarantee, just like crescent park west at the start no one knew, but look at it now. we'll see what happen soon though. congratulations to those who purchased, goodluck too all of us 3-4yrs from now..hehehhee. the race is on again. this is like the old times. waiting game, lots of waiting! happy payment every month na lang. lol

superboyish

March 31st, 2012, 06:10 AM

^^ Congrats Superboyish. Among the North Boni Avida projects currently offered, I think it was the right decision in choosing the 34th St. project.

Thanks, the location really was the factor, it's smack in the middle of UPTOWN MALL, Boni High Street, HYATT, AND Market Market. I also like the part that there's a big park right in front (between Uptown and 34th Street). Can't wait how North Boni will shape up in four to five years. :)

--SuperB0y--

March 31st, 2012, 11:42 AM

^^ ummmm, UPTOWN is already 130k/sqm?

3cr

March 31st, 2012, 01:04 PM

^^ It surprised me too actually when I first came across the info because I knew Uptown was originally priced at P110K/SQM when I first inquired early on, the same pricing as Trion 1. But later while surfing the net one night, I read an article in one of those publications not long ago where it mentioned some unit size range and pricing range which came to around P130K/SQM (unless it was a typo) for Uptown. I went back in the Uptown thread to check and at first it also mentioned a price of P110K/SQM early on but later on Bangaler posted pricing info for Uptown where he mentioned price ranging from P110K-150K/SQM. As I was not sure what figure to use in my post being that I'm not connected with MW, I decided to go by the pricing given in the article which came to around P130K/SQM as I thought it would be more current info which btw as a cross check also falls in the middle of Bangaler's posted pricing range of P110K-P150K/SQM. Perhaps someone from Megaworld can confirm and post the official current Price/SQM for Uptown as I for one would not want to be accused of spreading false information when all I was really trying to do was merely sharing an opinion which in this case was Avida projects because of their lower price point makes them a less risky purchase proposition than a more expensive one like Uptown. Anyway here below is Bangaler's post from the Uptown thread. Hope it helps clarify things as to where the pricing figure came from. :)

Range is from 110k per sqm to 150k per sqm daw.

august88boy

March 31st, 2012, 02:29 PM

60+ earth hour.

8:30pm - 9:30pm :banana:

dunamis

March 31st, 2012, 08:32 PM

Coniocondo

March 31st, 2012, 09:49 PM

Php3.2M / 37sqm = Php86K/sqm :banana2:

Too bad I don't have money now.

Only saved Php180K now.

How glassy is this though? What's 1BR size?

3cr

April 1st, 2012, 03:30 AM

I made a quick glance at Sulit for One Uptown

1-Bedroom Suites: 36 sqm - Php 3.7 - 4.3M

Executive 1-Bedroom : 45 - 52 sqm - Php 4.8M – 6M

2-Bedroom : 68 - 103 sqm - Php 7M - 15M

3-Bedroom : 137 - 216 sqm + 77 sqm sky garden - Php 18M - 32M

PRE-SELLING - TURNOVER JULY 2016.

My observation:

1. The price increases as the cut becomes bigger and the unit is on a higher floor.

2. The lowest priced unit is still less than Php100k/sqm furnished.

3. One Uptown might be more affordable than Park West because the unit comes furnished already.

4. Avida 34th is still the most affordable in North Boni

5. But from the looks of it, MW might be making this project one of their better condos to date

6. North Boni hold so much promise based on the masterplan of both MW and Federal

7. Hope Ayala makes more office projects in their area near the Turf

Thank You much for the info you posted Dunamis. Much appreciated. Wonder if the Sulit listing for One Uptown is still up to date as far as pricing is concerned. Could it be there have been a price increase already since initial pre-selling annnouncement? Just that the quote I got when I inquired this year was at the P110K/SQM already. Wasn't mentoned to me that there are smaller units costing below P100K/SQM then unless those were all sold out already. Probably the price does excalate quite a bit as you go to higher floors, get certain views, get bigger cuts, get more rooms to furnish etc. as you observed. :)

Php3.2M / 37sqm = Php86K/sqm :banana2:

Yup the 3 current Avida projects are the most affordably priced projects in North Boni thus far. :)

qatar2023

April 2nd, 2012, 11:44 AM

Hi
Im still in my Condo Hunting Investment
From what I read from SSC I pick 3 condo which i think is really good investment for rental . I got my unit in Nuvali thru SSC also hope I can get one condo thru SSC

1. Torre De Manila - DMCI accross Luneta - preselling
2. Vicerory MW - preselling
3. New Port MW - preselling

Which do u think is real good investment . I need to choose 1 ..

Any suggestion

Thanks

calaguyo

April 2nd, 2012, 12:45 PM

Php3.2M / 37sqm = Php86K/sqm :banana2:

Too bad I don't have money now.

Only saved Php180K now.

How glassy is this though? What's 1BR size?

How much do you save monthly? Nakakatuwa ka naman :cheers:

Why not invest your 180K to any instrument that will give you atleast 5-10 % return?

GinoBuenaventura

April 2nd, 2012, 12:46 PM

Hi,

Any Property Specialist available and willing to assist? Pls do contact me at 09229187541.
I have a friend that wants your project. Thanks.

josep21

April 2nd, 2012, 02:11 PM

absolutblue

April 2nd, 2012, 09:10 PM

tj_brewed

April 3rd, 2012, 12:00 AM

Php3.2M / 37sqm = Php86K/sqm :banana2:

Too bad I don't have money now.

Only saved Php180K now.

How glassy is this though? What's 1BR size?

Are you planning to purchase a unit through cash? with your target na 2M by 2015, probably studio unit with a smaller cut na lang makukuha mo nyan @ that time coz of price increase.

Coniocondo

April 3rd, 2012, 04:20 AM

How much do you save monthly? Nakakatuwa ka naman :cheers:

Why not invest your 180K to any instrument that will give you atleast 5-10 % return?

Great advice. Will do that. Savings ko just Php20K a month. Huhuhu. :lol:

Are you planning to purchase a unit through cash? with your target na 2M by 2015, probably studio unit with a smaller cut na lang makukuha mo nyan @ that time coz of price increase.

Oo nga eh. Baka studio na lang. :lol: Now kasi, no pressure for me to buy pa, so just saving and keeping my options open.

superboyish

April 3rd, 2012, 05:06 AM

Great advice. Will do that. Savings ko just Php20K a month. Huhuhu. :lol:

Oo nga eh. Baka studio na lang. :lol: Now kasi, no pressure for me to buy pa, so just saving and keeping my options open.

2015 is just around the corner, and it's good to keep your options open, but if you're really bent and have a goal of getting a unit soon, you might want to consider getting a unit now via the stretched down payment that the different developers are offering. But take this advice cautiously as it is kinda risky. I would only do this if One - I'm sure that I have enough money in my savings for emergency, Two - I have a regular job / regular means of earning, Three - whatever I'm not using I can allot to paying my monthly down payments, Four - A bank can guarantee in financing my balance upon turnover.

PROS - You can get your unit with today's pre-selling price

CONS - If you're not able to commit with the monthly payments, the developers can forfeit your unit.

Good luck though with your goal!

absolutblue

April 3rd, 2012, 11:22 AM

bonelpogi

April 3rd, 2012, 04:40 PM

Do banks offer loans for RFO condos/houses in the Philippines? If so then your 2 million could be a large deposit and the remainder could be financed by the bank, perhaps allowing you to get a bigger unit. Also with so many projects being built there could be a oversupply by 2015 which would cause prices to drop in the resale market.

I think you can do that. may tie-ups sa banks ang projects. Ayala Land has a tie-up with BPI, Robinson's with Robinson's Bank etc. I agree that there will be an oversupply that is why you have to choose a good developer, location and amenities.

robluat

April 4th, 2012, 07:03 PM

I think you can do that. may tie-ups sa banks ang projects. Ayala Land has a tie-up with BPI, Robinson's with Robinson's Bank etc. I agree that there will be an oversupply that is why you have to choose a good developer, location and amenities.

You can do that w rfo units. As long as you have 20% equity the rest can be loan.

Maddawg

April 7th, 2012, 02:23 AM

What are RFO units?

robluat

April 7th, 2012, 02:45 AM

What are RFO units?

Ready for occupancy

bonelpogi

April 7th, 2012, 05:13 AM

You can do that w rfo units. As long as you have 20% equity the rest can be loan.

Not necessarily RFO, my unit at Red Oak has an RFO Target date of July 2013 and after I have put up the 20% required down payment, i got my loan with BPI for the remaining balance last July, 2011.

todjikid

April 7th, 2012, 09:08 AM

bonelpogi, how much ang rate na nakuha mo sa BPI and how long? im weighing options as early as now, whether to pay in cash or take out a loan.

absolutblue

April 7th, 2012, 09:57 AM

robluat

April 7th, 2012, 05:13 PM

Not necessarily RFO, my unit at Red Oak has an RFO Target date of July 2013 and after I have put up the 20% required down payment, i got my loan with BPI for the remaining balance last July, 2011.

Yup thats true but depends on what project. Ayala with BPI is fine but for other banks i doubt because preselling has no title yet just contract to buy and sell which i believe banks dont accept unless theres a special partnership. If im not mistaken BPI is Ayala as well.

bonelpogi

April 7th, 2012, 07:24 PM

bonelpogi, how much ang rate na nakuha mo sa BPI and how long? im weighing options as early as now, whether to pay in cash or take out a loan.

5% for the first year, repricing happens on each anniversary year. I already asked my bank what will be the reprice rates for the second year and got a reply that it will be the same.

arminjimenez

April 8th, 2012, 11:30 AM

Good day everyone. I was just wondering if you happen to know someone who wants to invest for a property. I work directly with Avida Land Corp, I am from the corporate group, this means that I can give a cheaper price than what is on the market, I can also give bigger discounts. So, if you know someone who is interested, Kindly let me know.

We have House and Lot/Condo units from Luzon to Mindanao. I am more than willing to help you find the perfect unit for you and your family. If you have questions or concerns, Please call or text me at 0926-650-3748 or 0933-474-4023.

Looking forward to hear from you soon. Thanks and God bless.

Maddawg

April 9th, 2012, 07:26 PM

Ready for occupancy

Thanks!

chillendawg

April 13th, 2012, 11:14 PM

any new pictures please..tnx.:)

manilaboy2007

April 17th, 2012, 12:38 PM

I am torn between this and Central Park West. I like the location of 34th Street while I like the design of Central Park West. If you will me? Which project will you choose??

juniordiscovery

April 17th, 2012, 01:02 PM

So, dalawa pala Avida sa BGC? Nice!

superboyish

April 18th, 2012, 03:41 PM

So, dalawa pala Avida sa BGC? Nice!

Actually there are three projects so far, Cityflex, 34th Street and 9th Avenue.

chillendawg

April 19th, 2012, 11:58 AM

VERY TOWN Master Development Plan @ BGC

http://centralparkwest.weebly.com/uploads/7/9/8/5/7985862/9170345_orig.jpg

i could be wrong, but based on the picture a label letter A are the Cityflex's L shaped buildings. If this rendering is accurate, then the location of Cityflex is away from those residentials? I hope, but either way, it's alright, im sure it will have some a wall separating the building.

Also that letter C structure, it says, it's a museum/showroom. No one has ever mentioned this project here before. hmmm i wonder what that is?

superboyish

April 19th, 2012, 05:21 PM

i could be wrong, but based on the picture a label letter A are the Cityflex's L shaped buildings. If this rendering is accurate, then the location of Cityflex is away from those residentials? I hope, but either way, it's alright, im sure it will have some a wall separating the building.

According to Avida, Citiflex is located on the 7th street corner Lane T. If that's the case then it's the green one on the other side of Building C., just at the back of Building A.

Lexus, marked as Building B is located on the 34th street.

Either or, Citiflex is still a good location, just a stone throw away from the Very Town developments.

chillendawg

April 20th, 2012, 10:40 AM

According to Avida, Citiflex is located on the 7th street corner Lane T. If that's the case then it's the green one on the other side of Building C., just at the back of Building A.

Lexus, marked as Building B is located on the 34th street.

Either or, Citiflex is still a good location, just a stone throw away from the Very Town developments.

that's true, Hyatt is across the street or corner.

sharepoint

April 25th, 2012, 04:13 PM

Any info on parking slots? prices?

3cr

April 25th, 2012, 06:47 PM

AVIDA CITYFLEX
http://www.readyforoccupancy.com/2012-004.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3838/9feb024e.jpg
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9250/9feb025e.jpg

http://centralparkwest.weebly.com/uploads/7/9/8/5/7985862/9170345_orig.jpg

^^ Mmm... Looks like Federal Land's masterplan is a little off as far as where Avida Cityflex will be rising. 35th Street does not extend all the way there like in that plan isn't it because that's actually where Cityflex will rise already so in reality Cityflex cuts 35th St at 7th Ave which is why it necessitated putting the Lane T easement road instead fronting Avida Cityflex.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/wquimson/6064927407_eca1d0a9ff_b.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/wquimson/CityFlexrender.jpg
i colored the unit i reserved already with cityflex, it is on the 10th floor and facing BGC skyline but if there will be buildings it's ok im not after the view anyway. though the unit will be located at the corner as you can see i colored it in RED, it will have 3 windows and one of the windows will be facing the building amenities and further building accross are not so close since all the roads in BGC/Noth Boni are far enough.

anyway, i dont really care for the view too much since this is for rental purposea and with the skyline view and higher level unit, it usually cost a lot more. one good thing I can say is that Grand Hyatt is just next to cityflex with their shops on the ground level should compliment the area.

further, another reason why cityflex? because 34th st compare to cityflex will cost me more for the location and VAT. the two have the same exact cut in size and the difference in price is almost a million.

if you buy anything below 3.1M it is VAT exempted. 34th street an exec studio starts at 3.4M + VAT. therefore, with a roughly total of 4M for a 36sqm exec studio.

currently all lots are still empty, there's really no telling how the outcome will look in the future, but regardless i have taken all into considerations. oh well it's all done now, it's payment and wait time again, I just hope it turns out ok or at least like how crescent park west turned out. :)

^^ Qatar, this is chillendawg's post which I was talking about which should hopefully help you. Good luck.

chillendawg

April 27th, 2012, 12:36 AM

i guess we will have to wait until they start the construction to confirm the location. :bash: ang tagal! hehehe

qatar2023

April 29th, 2012, 12:06 PM

Bank guarantee should submit to avida after full d/p ( after 3 years ) ?or sabay with 36 pdc cheques ? posible na mag partial sa principal upon turnover para less ung bank financing ?

bonelpogi

April 29th, 2012, 04:14 PM

Bank Guarantee is needed immediately after your last pdc has cleared. You can make partial payment to the principal too.

sharepoint

April 30th, 2012, 11:12 AM

i guess we will have to wait until they start the construction to confirm the location. :bash: ang tagal! hehehe

When's the supposed start date of construction?

qatar2023

April 30th, 2012, 11:50 AM

For 37sqm Condo in Avida BGC how much is the annual real estate tax - approx.

chillendawg

May 2nd, 2012, 02:40 AM

When's the supposed start date of construction?

i'm also asking the same question. the turnover is second quarter of 2015. i already bought my cityflex unit.:bash: no one knows. tower 1 palang ang benebenta nila..there is a tower 2 also.

Thegentlered

May 4th, 2012, 06:40 AM

Bank guarantee should submit to avida after full d/p ( after 3 years ) ?or sabay with 36 pdc cheques ? posible na mag partial sa principal upon turnover para less ung bank financing ?

You should apply at the start of your 3rd year of DP because the validity of Bank guarantee is only 1 year. You can terminate the term if you have money and decide to pay in full with corresponding fee of course. That is for BDO accounts. With HSBC you have to finish their term of payment.

superboyish

May 4th, 2012, 03:37 PM

Any news when ground breaking will be for both Citiflex and 34th street?

chillendawg

May 7th, 2012, 11:13 AM

Any news when ground breaking will be for both Citiflex and 34th street?

i talked with the avida rep, groundbreaking daw is either june or july tentative pa..:ohno::nuts:

hoopster21

May 7th, 2012, 02:33 PM

Affordable Living At It's Best!

Jollyjeep

May 7th, 2012, 08:08 PM

Hi guys, sorry for the late entry, am sure nasagot na tong tanong na to somewhere in the long thread, but how many stories ba ang cityflex, 34th st and BGC/9th ave respectively? Btw, I see the 9th ave construction when I drive by. Looking like it's well on its way...

Jollyjeep

May 7th, 2012, 08:26 PM

This might help us all condo hunters: sobrang galing ng map na to and am really grateful to this guy, whoever he may be, for going to the trouble of doing this: http://pinoyindexph.wordpress.com/2012/01/27/under-construction-at-the-bonifacio-global-city/

Jollyjeep

May 7th, 2012, 08:28 PM

http://pinoyindexph.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/bgc-bldgs-uc-v3.jpg

1) Avida Towers Global City [official website]
2) Clipp Center [details via SkyscraperCity.com]
3) Bonifacio Uptown (includes One Uptown Place & One Uptown Residence) [official blog]
4) Park West Condominium [official website]
5) Grand Hyatt Hotel [website]
6) Avida CityFlex Towers [official website]
7) Avida Towers 34th Street [official website]
8) W Fifth Avenue [details via Jones Lang LaSalle Leechiu website]
9) Globe Telecom Headquarters [details via SkyscraperCity.com]
10) One High Street [details via SkyscraperCity.com]
11) Nickel Asia Corporate Tower [details via Jones Lang LaSalle Leechiu website]
12) Ecotower [details via Jones Lang LaSalle Leechiu website]
13) Bench Tower [details via SkyscraperCity.com]
## 14) The Mind Museum [official website] (opened March 16, 2012)
15) Shangri-la at The Fort [press release]
16) BGC West Block Retail [details via SkyscraperCity.com]
17) Unified Philippine Stock Exchange Building [details via SkyscraperCity.com]
18) Ascott Hotel [official website]
19) Net Lima [details via Jones Lang LaSalle Leechiu website]
20) Bonifacio High Street Central (East Super Block) [details via SkyscraperCity.com]
21) Del Monte/Nutri Asia Headquarters [check it out at Wikimapia]
22) W Global Center [details via Esteban Tan & Associates website]
23) Kukun Hotel [details via SkyscraperCity.com]
24) Alveo Land Headquarters [check it out at Wikimapia]
25) High Street South Block [official website]
26) 8 Forbes Town Road Residences [official website]
27) Avant at the Fort [details via SkyscraperCity.com]
28) Fort Victoria [details via SkyscraperCity.com]
29) The Beaufort [official website]
30) St. Regis Residences [details via SkyscraperCity.com]
31) RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center [details via SkyscraperCity.com]
32) The Icon Plaza [official website]
33) Arya Residences [official website]
34) The Trion Towers [official website]
35) One Serendra (East and West Tower) [official website]
36) Two Serendra (The Aston, The Red Oak and The Meranti) [official website]
37) Bonifacio Civic Center (SM The Aura/SM City Taguig) [details via SkyscraperCity.com]

august88boy

May 7th, 2012, 11:28 PM

Coniocondo

May 8th, 2012, 02:34 AM

Thegentlered

May 8th, 2012, 04:13 PM

Jollyjeep

May 8th, 2012, 07:17 PM

nice map and list of current and future projects. :okay:
hope they include the ff:

Fête Manila
One World Place
St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church
Ascendas Tower 2
UP Campus
Two Parkade
and
For Future Development :bash: :D

nako, not sure what and where those establishments will be, but feel free to tag the map... or get in touch with the blogger para ma-include nya. =)

Jollyjeep

May 8th, 2012, 07:19 PM

LOL! Wala pong anuman. Kung anuman po ang maipaglilingkod. :cheers1:

Jollyjeep

May 8th, 2012, 07:26 PM

Avida towers BGC 9th T1 18 levels, Cityflex T1 23 levels, 34th 35 floors.

Nice! Thanks thanks! Last na, kailan daw ba ang respective turnovers? :)

Thegentlered

May 9th, 2012, 04:47 AM

Nice! Thanks thanks! Last na, kailan daw ba ang respective turnovers? :)
TO Bgc 9th 2013, Cityflex T1 2015, 34th 2016. It all depends on the pace of the construction. But hopefully, it will be delivered on time.

chillendawg

May 10th, 2012, 08:19 PM

guys, anyone has pics of the constructions surrounding north boni? would appreciate it much. tnx.:)

Jollyjeep

May 12th, 2012, 04:38 AM

TO Bgc 9th 2013, Cityflex T1 2015, 34th 2016. It all depends on the pace of the construction. But hopefully, it will be delivered on time.

thank you kindly thegentlered! :)

Tas Burrfoot

May 13th, 2012, 09:28 AM

As far as I understand, there is a 20% downpayment that needs to be paid when getting an Avida project - supposing I have the capacity to pay this in cash, how much discount are we looking to get here?

Thanks for the response... :)

Tas Burrfoot

May 13th, 2012, 10:39 AM

arminjimenez

May 13th, 2012, 03:54 PM

lvaleros

May 13th, 2012, 04:02 PM

Do you know what is the "new law" that makes a unit or project non vatable ?

arminjimenez

May 13th, 2012, 04:04 PM

any house and lot/condo unit which is below 3.2M is non-vat. :)

superboyish

May 13th, 2012, 06:15 PM

What floor ka pare? Planning to get a unit here as well that is VAT-exempt - I got a quotation for a 14th floor unit facing 34th Street...

Hey there, got mine at 11th. :) I think it's definitely a great buy what with the different developments happening in North Bonifacio. And the location is topnotch, walking distance to Market Market, Boni Highstreet, Uptown Mall and even the commercial spaces in Hyatt Area, and at 80K plus per sqm, it sure is a deal breaker.

Is the one in 14th Floor still non-vatable?

missionary

May 13th, 2012, 08:49 PM

any house and lot/condo unit which is below 3.2M is non-vat. :)

so if one buys a P5M unit, only P1.8 the amt above P3.2M is subject to vat?

chillendawg

May 14th, 2012, 01:09 AM

so if one buys a P5M unit, only P1.8 the amt above P3.2M is subject to vat?

no, the whole amount of 5M will be taxable. to avoid VAT, you have to buy a unit that is below 3.2M in contract price for it to be VAT free.

Thegentlered

May 14th, 2012, 01:44 AM

Do you know what is the "new law" that makes a unit or project non vatable ?

New Vat application: Non vat for 1.9M and below, for lots and 3.199,999 for. If you want it to be a 2-BR you should combine units to avoid VAT which is indicated in a written request to AVIDA. You can get non vat units in cityflex. For more details PM me.

3cr

May 14th, 2012, 06:58 AM

^^ With the current Price/SQM escalation in the Fort Boni area, I have to give props to Ayala/Avida on using this Marketing Strategy as an advantage over other developers selling in this North Boni area as it's actually a smart way of making the project in this up and coming area more affordable/sellable to more potential buyers. Anyway if the buyer wants a bigger space then the buyer just ends up getting contiguous units to attain the final size wanted (or close to it atleast). Anyway I'm sure the developer already has already made floor plans for combined units. Only difference is the buyer will get more than just one title as each unit gets a title. Kudos to Ayala/Avida for taking advantage of this VAT free offer and finding a way to pass it to it's potential customers when buying units from them by offering more bang for their buck so to speak. :okay: :okay:

leechtat

May 15th, 2012, 12:48 PM

^^ yes... Look at: VV

http://www.ayalalandrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20percentDP-in-24Mon-1-Bedroom.jpg

http://www.ayalalandrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20percentDP-in-24Mon-2-Bedroom.jpg

See: http://www.ayalalandrealestate.com/avida-34th-street-bgc-no-downpayment-promo/

Tas Burrfoot

May 15th, 2012, 06:52 PM

Hey there, got mine at 11th. :) I think it's definitely a great buy what with the different developments happening in North Bonifacio. And the location is topnotch, walking distance to Market Market, Boni Highstreet, Uptown Mall and even the commercial spaces in Hyatt Area, and at 80K plus per sqm, it sure is a deal breaker.

Is the one in 14th Floor still non-vatable?

Yes - the 14th floor is still non-VATable

I was bent on getting the Cityflex corner unit na sana (40sqm) - good thing I was able to get hold of the 14th floor 1 bedroom unit at just below 3.2Mn

:banana::banana::banana:

superboyish

May 15th, 2012, 07:43 PM

Yes - the 14th floor is still non-VATable

I was bent on getting the Cityflex corner unit na sana (40sqm) - good thing I was able to get hold of the 14th floor 1 bedroom unit at just below 3.2Mn

:banana::banana::banana:

Wow! Great find! That's a great steal. I wanted a higher floor but they told me na wala na silang makuha when I asked. If that's 1400... something unit it actually means 19th or 20th floor right? Kasi 5 or 6 floors yung combined retail and parking. Correct me if I am wrong but that's what my agent told me.

chillendawg

May 16th, 2012, 02:24 AM

Yes - the 14th floor is still non-VATable

I was bent on getting the Cityflex corner unit na sana (40sqm) - good thing I was able to get hold of the 14th floor 1 bedroom unit at just below 3.2Mn

:banana::banana::banana:

3.2M at 34th st, does that include all the fees or is that a contract price? just wanted to compare my citilflex unit purchase with your unit total payment including all fees. thank you. oh and what is the size of this unit?

is 34th st unit a 1 bedroom or is it only a provision and it is actually a studio? citiflex come as a studio unit, but can be converted to a 1 bedroom. there's a provision for it.

arminjimenez

May 16th, 2012, 02:47 AM

possible na nakuha ni sir superboyish yung unit niya sa 34th before nag price increase, kasi i am looking on our inventory right now and wala ng natirang unit below 3.2M. You got a very good deal sir! :)

Units in 34th are 1 BR, 2 BR, 2br w/ Loft and 3 BR with Loft..

arminjimenez

May 16th, 2012, 02:51 AM

the size of 1 BR in 34th is ranging from 36 to 50 sqm.

btw, just to give you a tip, if you see a property worth 3.8M and you are interested with it, i suggest you purchase it directly sa developer kasi nagagawan yan ng paraan para matanggalan ng VAT.. :)

superboyish

May 16th, 2012, 09:35 AM

3.2M at 34th st, does that include all the fees or is that a contract price? just wanted to compare my citilflex unit purchase with your unit total payment including all fees. thank you. oh and what is the size of this unit?

is 34th st unit a 1 bedroom or is it only a provision and it is actually a studio? citiflex come as a studio unit, but can be converted to a 1 bedroom. there's a provision for it.

Got mine 3.1 M for 38.65sqm plus other charges, total is 3.25M. The unit has partition already for 1 bedroom.

Tas Burrfoot

May 16th, 2012, 04:51 PM

3.2M at 34th st, does that include all the fees or is that a contract price? just wanted to compare my citilflex unit purchase with your unit total payment including all fees. thank you. oh and what is the size of this unit?

is 34th st unit a 1 bedroom or is it only a provision and it is actually a studio? citiflex come as a studio unit, but can be converted to a 1 bedroom. there's a provision for it.

This includes all the fees na... From my quote, the selling price was Php 3,64Mn - stripping out the VAT plus all the other discounts lalabas sya na mga 3.2 nalang...

robluat

May 16th, 2012, 05:55 PM

arminjimenez

May 17th, 2012, 12:56 AM

Yes po sir Robluat, nahihila pababa yung vat through discounts.

astroninja

May 17th, 2012, 02:15 AM

Are there still available units on 34th that are without VAT?

chillendawg

May 17th, 2012, 03:41 AM

Got mine 3.1 M for 38.65sqm plus other charges, total is 3.25M. The unit has partition already for 1 bedroom.

hey thanks for the info. i got mine at cityflex. a little over 2.9M but the size is almost 40sqm and a corner unit, which has 3-windows on the 9th floor. i figured 300k in difference is 300k. this is after all for rental purposes.

well aside from the price and turned over date, i also considered the height that is an indicator of the density of the building per floor and traffic going up and down the elevator. my timog condo had at least 20 unit per floor, and boy was that a nightmare. the second in the fort had 8 units per floor. for me being able to experience both, there's a big difference when comparing the two. so based on my preferences, i picked cityflex.

superboyish

May 17th, 2012, 05:55 AM

hey thanks for the info. i got mine at cityflex. a little over 2.9M but the size is almost 40sqm and a corner unit, which has 3-windows on the 9th floor. i figured 300k in difference is 300k. this is after all for rental purposes.

well aside from the price and turned over date, i also considered the height that is an indicator of the density of the building per floor and traffic going up and down the elevator. my timog condo had at least 20 unit per floor, and boy was that a nightmare. the second in the fort had 8 units per floor. for me being able to experience both, there's a big difference when comparing the two. so based on my preferences, i picked cityflex.

Either or, I think both developments are a great steal in this area of north Bonifacio. I also wanted to get a unit in citiflex with a relatively considerable price difference. But in the end I had to weigh all the options and for me 34th street suited my condo preference better. The soho units got me thinking after reading a comment from this thread, and maybe it is also not to my liking. The location is also a key factor, it being in the center of the commercial establishments, the park in front is also another factor which I think is a great add on especially for an avida project (i'm actually surprised that they developed this as avida and not as alveo).

But then again, as I've said, either or would have been a great buy.