Grand Emerald Tower

Emerald cor. Ruby & Garnet Streets
Ortigas Center, Pasig City


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It just keeps getting better.

This will be the fourth CITYLAND building taking it's place in the Ortigas skyline.

Why yet another one?

Because we value your convenience.
Because we want you to live graciously.

This is your chance to get a taste of the good life!

Grand Emerald Tower Map

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Features and Amenities:

* 24-hour security.
* 4 High-speed elevators.
* Fitness Center.
* Laundromat (for lease).
* Multi-purpose Deck.
* Children's Playground.
* Swimming Pool.
* Function Room.
* Saunas for Men and Women.

Vicinity Landmarks:

Robinson's Galleria, The Podium, SM Megamall, Shangri-la Plaza, Asian Development Bank, Jollibee Plaza, Discovery Suites, St. Francis Square, Metrowalk, The EDSA Shrine, Crowne Plaza Galleria, Meralco Center, Greenhills Christian Fellowship

Grand Emerald Tower Unit Plan

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magkano per sqm?

^^ Di ko alam eh.

Thanks to Rusty pala for discovering this.

Parang ang weird nung height ratio ng regular-levels:parking-levels. Parang it's either sobrang taas nung parking ceiling, sobrang baba nung ceiling ng units, or both.

Baka ala-Japan ang style ng parking slots nila - parking slots with one car on top of another using hydraulics para ba yung sa mga talyer. :)

[QUOTE=thomasianParang ang weird nung height ratio ng regular-levels:parking-levels. Parang it's either sobrang taas nung parking ceiling, sobrang baba nung ceiling ng units, or both.[/QUOTE]

In general, Cityland residential condo units have low floor to ceiling heights.

we supposed to have those sa GA tower.. for tandem parking.. pero di pa daw dumadating yung mga lifts..

Baka ala-Japan ang style ng parking slots nila - parking slots with one car on top of another using hydraulics para ba yung sa mga talyer. :)

^^ What if may kotse sa ilalim tapos someone accidentally lowered the car on the upper deck?

Talked to my agent around Php 45,000 per sq. m. daw (pre-selling price). 2011 ang completion date. Busy area ba ang Ruby Rd?

may safety gadget naman siguro yan.. kung wala.. di sira yung kotse sa ilalim..

^^ What if may kotse sa ilalim tapos someone accidentally lowered the car on the upper deck?

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Unit 1618 - Studio Deluxe
30.420sqm
Price/sqm = P48,712.55
Cash Price = P1,481,835.75 (exclusive of discount)

Unit 1805 - Two Bedrooms
85.060sqm
Price/sqm = P41,839.00
Cash Price = P3,558,825.35 (exclusive of discount)

^^it's really affordable, way cheaper compared to most ortigas projects. oh well, Cityland is Cityland. :)

^^ Yup I agree Rusty mura nga nito considering units in this Emerald Tower actually cost about half of Shang St. Francis' prevailing asking Price/SQM. Yun nga lang as you said this is a Cityland project after all but still eventhough they are not of the same level budget/quality-wise, nakapagtataka how Emerald Tower only cost around half the price when both of them are just within proximity/vicinity of one another in terms of location. Though this Cityland Emerald Tower's architecture is nothing to get ecstatic/excited about, it's very affordable pricing scheme really makes it a good buy especially given its primo location within the Ortigas CBD. :)

Yikes that looks terrible. And right besides the terrible looking AIC's too. That side of town sure aint looking to spify.

Si Greenhills Christian na ipit in between two citylands.

There are two emptylots besides Jollibee to the corner, I wonder if they are taking both.

The render may not be accurate. In any case those parking floors if indeed they are look way high, perhaps it is mechanical stacked parking. (Aaron you can not lower or raise the lift if there is a car underneath, there's a lock mechanism.)

^^ Yup I agree Rusty mura nga nito considering units in this Emerald Tower actually cost about half of Shang St. Francis' prevailing asking Price/SQM. Though this Cityland Emerald Tower's architecture is nothing to get ecstatic/excited about, it's very affordable pricing scheme really makes it a good buy especially given its primo location within the Ortigas CBD. :)

come to think of it, Cityland is so confident to name it GRAND Emerald Tower. :sly:

Yun nga lang as you said this is a Cityland project after all but still eventhough they are not of the same level budget/quality-wise, nakapagtataka how Emerald Tower only cost around half the price when both of them are just within proximity/vicinity of one another in terms of location.

exactly. pero Cityland has this reputation of on-time or early turnover of units. i think the developer is very stable. kawawa naman yung nasa East of Galleria units facing Antipolo. their view will be blocked by this Grand Emerald Tower.

I just hope it doesn't completely stick to Hollibee Plaza. The lot is huge and the building seems squarish so maybe there is some spacing in between. Plus what about Jollibee's helipad? Imagine opening a window and there is a helicopter landing right beside you, assuming it would fit.

Does anyone have any updates on this project? Have they started construction?

omg....this looks so ugly

lot area approximately around 2,000 sqm. and it has 4 basement parking levels. Construction might start by November 1st week.

omg....this looks so ugly

CITYLAND will always be CITYLAND, bland uninspired repetitive boring and ugly.

why cant cityland make a better looking condo? i know they are offering cheaper rates therefore cheap looking lol but cant they make it a little more appealing and aesthetic... hmm

^^ Yeah, even a thing as simple as changing the color scheme of the building to something classier and more appealing would do wonders without adding a single cent to the cost.

Construction is set to start by end of the year ^_^ they are already fencing the lot

Is that supposed to be good news hehe

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Is that supposed to be good news hehe

Wahaha, bad ka! :D

Construction is set to start by end of the year ^_^ they are already fencing the lot

they're done (fencing the lot)! why are they in a hurry? their turnover would have to be earlier than originally set if that's the case. :dunno:

it's a good thing though that the building won't be sticking wall-to-wall with Jollibee Plaza.

They're excavating the lot na. it started this Dec. 4 lang. very fast! :)

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it's a good thing though that the building won't be sticking wall-to-wall with Jollibee Plaza.

The shape of the lot helps. Buti na lang it was curved.

bump! as of today :)

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Cityland is impressive in building their projects--they're fast! They really have to consider improving their designs :bash:

I agree with the design -- I used to stay sa Megaplaza, and left because it just wasn't "home".

Although I suppose that's the trade-off kaya mura ang prices.

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just in..
pretty fast, the area gets too loud especially in late afternoon.

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just in..
pretty fast, the area gets too loud especially in late afternoon.

Wow!:cheers1: Ang bilis talaga ng Cityland. Kaya maganda bumili sa kanila, always delivered. Yung iba kasi, ang tagal nang nabenta, ni hukay wala pa.:goodnight

You also have to look at the company behind it, not only the proposed drawing of the building. Or else, kawawa naman ang mga investors.:ohno:

The shape of the lot helps. Buti na lang it was curved.

Just curious but currently, there is a parking lot between the Cityland Grand site and Jollibee Plaza. Do you or does anyone know whether that is a separate lot from either the Jollibee lot or the Cityland lot or is it part of the property of either one of the owners?

Although its unlikely, it is, unfortunately still possible to build a high rise there. But I would think it would be similar to One Magnificent Mile in design and height....nonetheless it would be nice if it was a parking lot or lowrise forever... :yes:

^^ Sorry don't know the answer to that

Well At least it will be partly obsucred from certain angles Don't like what they did to the other condo... they painted it white and orange... for crying out loud what kind of color scheme is that!!

Just curious but currently, there is a parking lot between the Cityland Grand site and Jollibee Plaza. Do you or does anyone know whether that is a separate lot from either the Jollibee lot or the Cityland lot or is it part of the property of either one of the owners?


From what I know, iba ang owner nung parking lot, not Jollibee nor Cityland. Kaya, its still possible to have a high rise there.:omg:

May nakita akong mas pangit na repainting in this area lately. Have you guys seen the new painting done to Cityland Megaplaza? Ang pangit ng pagka blue!:ohno: Sayang. The old color was classier.

^^ What are you talking about? Cityland Megaplaza became so pretty because of the dark blue. It looks so cool and sophisticated, unlike the generic paint job that it used to have which made it look so cheap like most Citylands. I even use Cityland Megaplaza (as well as Cityland Pasong Tamo) to defend the company from the ongoing prejudice to Cityland projects in general, saying that, "Not all Citylands are created equal..." :yes:

Dang! That sucks that the lot between Cityland and Jollibee has a different owner. Well, I hope I am right that the best they can do is a OMM type of building in terms of height so it won't be so bad...

^^ What are you talking about? Cityland Megaplaza became so pretty because of the dark blue. It looks so cool and sophisticated, unlike the generic paint job that it used to have which made it look so cheap like most Citylands. I even use Cityland Megaplaza (as well as Cityland Pasong Tamo) to defend the company from the ongoing prejudice to Cityland projects in general, saying that, "Not all Citylands are created equal..." :yes:

Ok naman ako sa Megaplaza, I like that building and lived there for almost 4 years. Siguro, hindi ko lang type yung color ng pagka blue. Blue is nice and there are other blues na mas maganda, in my opinion. Pero, wala akong bad thing about Cityland Megaplaza, ok naman dun and would live there again. I own a big 1-br there overlooking the Podium side on the 33rd floor that I had rented out when I moved to Galleria Regency. Peace!

Mas masaya nga tumira sa Megaplaza. Matao 24 hours a day.
:dance:

^^^ Cityland Megaplaza is the best looking cityland condo ever... Superior design... by Cityland standards =o

^^^ Cityland Megaplaza is the best looking cityland condo ever... Superior design... by Cityland standards =o

Well, ako naman, the design is just okey. Pero the location is just simply fabulous!:banana:

Hey, do you know that there are small units, called auxiliary units, being sold on the 6th floor of this project?? There are 5 auxiliary units from 14sqm to 25sqm and these are residential units complete with bathroom and mini-kitchen. From 500t to 900t. Two of the units have actually windows facing garnet street.

I know that these were not offered, but if you ask, they have these units for sale. Well, at least it's good for those people on a budget looking for a small place in the city. Ayun lang nga, nasa parking level ito.

Hey, do you know that there are small units, called auxiliary units, being sold on the 6th floor of this project?? There are 5 auxiliary units from 14sqm to 25sqm and these are residential units complete with bathroom and mini-kitchen. From 500t to 900t. Two of the units have actually windows facing garnet street.


auxiliary units - that's a new term for me... interesting. other than size, what's the difference between an auxiliary unit and a studio unit?

i think yung location... nasa parking level daw eh.. so wala kang hallway na maganda..

auxiliary units - that's a new term for me... interesting. other than size, what's the difference between an auxiliary unit and a studio unit?

it's about 4-5 storeys below the ground. took this earlier today. :D

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auxillary units, probably units inspired from Japan. maybe they'll also have bunk units where you'll just get a box on the wall . :colgate:

:ohno: errrr...i hate Cityland. They should stick to building mid-rises, not high-rises.

i think yung location... nasa parking level daw eh.. so wala kang hallway na maganda..

Correct, parking level. Yes, no beautiful hallway, but you are near your car, if you want to look it like that. Hahaha!

:ohno: errrr...i hate Cityland. They should stick to building mid-rises, not high-rises.

^^ I totally agree. Some people before would reason out that... it's ok na rin kasi it's tall naman.... but now, with the realty boom, Cityland is just wasting precious lots which could have been used by other developers for a better looking skyline. The only silver lining I can see is that Cityland offers the most affordable units for condo living.

^^I think your last sentence says it all.

I don't think one should blame Cityland for investing in good locations where they can put up their buildings. Its the developers of prettier buildings that are at fault for not having the vision of buying land where they can build their projects. However, one thing that bugs me about Cityland is why do they seem to purposely make their buildings ugly? You can build cost effective affordable projects but still make them pretty. Is that some kind of company policy?

I don't think one should blame Cityland for investing in good locations where they can put up their buildings. Its the developers of prettier buildings that are at fault for not having the vision of buying land where they can build their projects. However, one thing that bugs me about Cityland is why do they seem to purposely make their buildings ugly? You can build cost effective affordable projects but still make them pretty. Is that some kind of company policy?

I don't think anyone would purposely build an ugly building. I just think that Cityland does not employ those well-known architects who designs skyscrapers well, or else, they might be recycling their designs to save on costs.

To each his own really. But I agree with venntro, Cityland offers the most affordable condos, and with great location to boot. This is their edge over others. You can't win em all. But everyone tries.:lol:

^^ How can anybody pass an architecture course by designing crappy buildings at the first place though? Even unknown architects can design cool looking buildings. Just look at Simtropolis and those made up BAT buildings done by teenagers with no formal training. I think the mere fact that if you are an architect, well known or not, you should at least have some sense of what beauty is that is appealing to everybody at a minimum. Assuming Cityland's architects aren't architecture school failures that were hired simply because of some nepotism within the company itself, it does make me wonder if the ugliness of Cityland buildings are indeed done on purpose...perhaps to keep them affordable? Be nice if that Cityland forumer-broker would shed some light into this... :yes:

Yes, any word from the Cityland broker-forumer out there why Cityland buildings are not designed as nice as newer buildings??:wave: (although I would really suspect it has to have something to do with cost management is controlling, not the architects.)

?????????

^^ Its not the cost though. Often times its the actual colours used and the overall design of the building. Someone even said in the Cityland Executive Regency thread that the building looks good if its unpainted. So it seems its the actual tastes of whomever is designing the Cityland buildings that are making them ugly. And even for this project, just remove that ugly podium or make it smaller and more proportional, you'd even save on costs. Its not rocket science to make a building beautiful and it certainly does not need to be super expensive. So yes, to reiterate, we want answers from the Cityland broker-forumer or somebody who represents Cityland as to why. A simple explanation is in order... :poke:

Hey guys, any new informationg regarding the availibility, prices, sqms, and occupation date for this project?

Michael

Correct, parking level. Yes, no beautiful hallway, but you are near your car, if you want to look it like that. Hahaha!

I'm surprised regarding the auxiliary units _ very small units!

My other concern is that since the condo unit is located at the parking level, the fumes from the cars will be hazardous to the condo dweller. Delikado yun ah.... hello to respiratory ailments and lung cancer!

Hey guys, any new informationg regarding the availibility, prices, sqms, and occupation date for this project?

Michael


expected date of completion is June 2011
1br (Unit 1223) = 30.88 sqm at P1.375M
2br (Unit 1205) = 85.06 sqm at P3.517M

Payment schemes :
1. Cash Price as above
2. 10% downpayment with 1 to 10 years monthly amortization plan
3. No downpayment, 10 years plan

Let me see if I can find a photo of their model unit (if there's one)

don sa 10 years.. anong interest p.a.?

expected date of completion is June 2011
1br (Unit 1223) = 30.88 sqm at P1.375M
2br (Unit 1205) = 85.06 sqm at P3.517M

Payment schemes :
1. Cash Price as above
2. 10% downpayment with 1 to 10 years monthly amortization plan
3. No downpayment, 10 years plan

Let me see if I can find a photo of their model unit (if there's one)

It's cheap! But it's cityland *sigh*

don sa 10 years.. anong interest p.a.?

I dont think its based on some fixed percentage but, this is roughly
how the monthly amortization looked like for the 1br and 2br units mentioned earlier

1 YEAR P121,554.39 P310,940.13
2 YEARS P64,728.12 P165,576.66
3 YEARS P48,148.86 P123,166.36
4 YEARS P36,943.64 P94,503.04
5 YEARS P31,639.78 P80,935.60
6 YEARS P28,334.17 P72,479.74
7 YEARS P26,150.60 P66,894.10
8 YEARS P24,676.55 P63,123.43
9 YEARS P23,683.77 P60,583.86
10 YEARS P23,034.75 P58,923.65

Whats the low don on the ortigas area? will there be city planning to be done there? what would this place be after 5 or 10 years?

that's about 16% p.a. interest..


I dont think its based on some fixed percentage but, this is roughly
how the monthly amortization looked like for the 1br and 2br units mentioned earlier

1 YEAR P121,554.39 P310,940.13
2 YEARS P64,728.12 P165,576.66
3 YEARS P48,148.86 P123,166.36
4 YEARS P36,943.64 P94,503.04
5 YEARS P31,639.78 P80,935.60
6 YEARS P28,334.17 P72,479.74
7 YEARS P26,150.60 P66,894.10
8 YEARS P24,676.55 P63,123.43
9 YEARS P23,683.77 P60,583.86
10 YEARS P23,034.75 P58,923.65

Hi!

Is there an in-house sales manager or property consultant of Cityland here who might be interested to help me respond to email inquiries on Cityland condos?

Please email me at: glends@gmail.com.

Thanks a lot! :)

Any new pictures for this project?

They may not be great aesthetically, but in all others, they apparently are..
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:cheers1:

If I see a bldg with "In God We Trust" it means Cityland yun??

If I see a bldg with "In God We Trust" it means Cityland yun??

^^Yup, trademark ata nila ito sa buildings.

Cityland Vito Cruz Tower, taken from the Harisson Plaza Parking three weeks ago...

CITYLAND, IN GOD WE TRUST
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09.28.07
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spoke to a cityland agent yesterday . . the cash price of 1br (30sqm) is
approx P1.4M and for 2br (91sqm), its P4M . . medyo mataas sya compared to the other cityland projects considering nasa pre-selling stage pa ang GET

^^ Mataas na siya nung launch palang, maybe its the value of the land along Emerald Avenue. Imagine, the per square here now is around 42T na!!!:bash:

Swerte nga nung mga investors sa Corinthian Executive Regency, its at its proximity but the prices are still good, even now na meron pa silang 47T per square meter na available units pa.

But as the name says, its Grand Emerald Tower. I wonder if the finish is also that grand?? :nuts:

Whats the low don on the ortigas area? will there be city planning to be done there? what would this place be after 5 or 10 years?

in 5-10 years, this place would probably look like makati if not for the sprawling low-rise SM megamall. Personally think it will be the best location in metro manila by virtue of being midway of edsa's axis: between makati and north triangle(future CBD in quezon city thanks to trinoma and SM), as well as being midway of greenhills and fort boni.
Ortigas is surrounded by makati, rockwell, fort boni, greenhills, and north triangle.

10.20.07
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kanina lang ito, pa-ki-click na lang at di ako makapag-post talaga hehe.

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ang taas na rin nya kahit papaano.

^^Ang bilis talaga ng Cityland. Thanks for the pic SuperBoy. Sana meron pa studio deluxe sa Grand Emerald. Anyone from Cityland here?:)

^^Ang bilis talaga ng Cityland. Thanks for the pic SuperBoy. Sana meron pa studio deluxe sa Grand Emerald. Anyone from Cityland here?:)

Hi JEFFjr_25: sabi ng cityland agent ko, marami pa daw studio deluxe sa Grand Emerald. Estimated price is P1.4M. If you're interested, I can give you her contact details

Hi JEFFjr_25: sabi ng cityland agent ko, marami pa daw studio deluxe sa Grand Emerald. Estimated price is P1.4M. If you're interested, I can give you her contact details

Hi SQ: Thanks a lot. Pls PM me her details. :)

Btw, heres Ikea's 2008 catalog link. Just for reference. Enjoy. :)

http://ikeaeu2.ecweb.is/08/MSG/

Any updated pics for Grand Emerald? Also, i am going to get a 1 bedroom unit in this project. Any bits and pieces of advice from the experts here in buying condo units? Thanks.:)

Sana damihan ng elevators ang Cityland buildings...Middle-class ang target market nila so dapat i-expect nila na maraming tao sa condo...just a thought...cheers! :)

^^ I saw sa floorplan, i think 4 elevators ang Grand Emerald.:)

That's nice...buti naman :) pansin ko kasi dati sa mga naunang Cityland buildings, dalawa lang ang elevators...odd/even floor designation pa. :ohno:

From Cityland website.
http://www.cityland.net/images/GET-floorplan-2.jpg

As per inquiry to my agent, Grand Emerald is now on the 6F of construction.:)

@StephenDavid: Your design concepts are next to perfection. Galing.:)

Sana damihan ng elevators ang Cityland buildings...Middle-class ang target market nila so dapat i-expect nila na maraming tao sa condo...just a thought...cheers! :)

you mean middle-class people have more friends and relatives coming over than upper-class do? :)

Wow! thank you very much for the warm compliment! cheers! :)

@StephenDavid: Your design concepts are next to perfection. Galing.:)

Let's say ang Cityland is like "SM" & BGC Condos are like "Rockwell" :D..Pang-masa yung mga lumang cityland buildings..so to speak...

you mean middle-class people have more friends and relatives coming over than upper-class do? :)

Let's say ang Cityland is like "SM" & BGC Condos are like "Rockwell" :D..Pang-masa yung mga lumang cityland buildings..so to speak...

I agree with you @Stephen. Cityland is like "SM". But i think SM caters to all. Mixed crowd that is. From middle to upper class peeps. And of course, even to the very low income group of Phil society. Btw, my colleagues saw your design concepts and they were in awe. They never thought a Filipino could be this creative and imaginative in ID. Sabi ko, "Well, eat our dust.".:)

Yeah..Let's be proud to be Filipinos! :okay:

@ JEFFjr_25, as requested. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2315/2060095407_ed9379c25b_b.jpg" width="800" height="1024" alt="GET - 22 Nov 2007" (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16155974@N02/2060095407/)

Again, if the pic doesn't show up ^^ just click on the flickr placeholder.

^^hope this works
http://http://www.flickr.com/photos/16155974@N02/2060095407/

^^flicker would not let us post pictures:bash:

@Vampirecat and @Adenium: Maraming salamat sa pic update of Grand Emerald.:)

They were working on the eighth floor the last time I checked. I've put up more construction pics here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16155974@N02/

They were working on the eighth floor the last time I checked. I've put up more construction pics here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16155974@N02/

Those pics @Vampirecat are really a welcome treat. Thanks again. Maligayang Pasko and a prosperous 2008.:cheers::)

@Vamp: Post ko lang dito pic mo sa Grand Emerald Tower-Ortigas. Thanks.:)
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee169/gonzahr22/GET_06Dec07.jpg?t=1197120496
Grand Emerald Tower-Ortigas, 06 Dec. 2007. Construction at 8th floor.

bilib talaga ako sa cityland. ang bilis ng construction!

^^ I agree. Not a luxury condominium project but definitely value for your hard earned cash.:) Location-wise, this project has it all. Proximity to major malls, school, church, and even other CBD's in the metro. I'm excited to see my one bedroom unit in this project.
Post ko lng dito the one bedroom model unit of GET-Ortigas.
http://www.cityland.net/modelunits_files/met2big_3.jpg
http://www.cityland.net/modelunits_files/met2big_1.jpg
http://www.cityland.net/modelunits_files/met2big_4.jpg
http://www.cityland.net/modelunits_files/met2big_2.jpg

wow, 28 units per floor :nuts:





From Cityland website.
http://www.cityland.net/images/GET-floorplan-2.jpg

As per inquiry to my agent, Grand Emerald is now on the 6F of construction.:)

wow, 28 units per floor :nuts:

wow!...28 units in each floor??...so consider ba na low/high density living ba to?...hanggang ano ba ang limitation sa condo?:ohno:

^^ Mas packed pa nga yung mga new breed ng U-Belt high-rise condos eh. :D Halatang students talaga ang target market.

I guess most cityland projects have this type of floorplan. But GET got one improvement from the rest. It has four elevators. :cheers:And besides this is not a luxury condominium project. Price and Location are the selling point here.:)

one thing i observe about cityland projects, mababa talaga ang prices kung cash and pre-selling mo nakuha. pero pag terms, mataas talaga ang ipapatong sa presyo nila... :ohno:

yup, i agree. di pa rin ba sila sumasabay sa trend ng 0%? kasi i observed, if you're not a cash buyer. you'll end up rin paying somehow at the price range of other developments. taas ng ipinapatong nilang interest rate 16% per annum and supposedly meron agad on the first year kahit di pa sinisumulan ang building may interest na.

but if you have the cash, wow, ang mura talaga ang /sqm vis-a-vis their locations!

you mean, kung long term financing singhalaga rin ng luxury condo ang total na mababayaran mo?
i better opt for other (more upscale) developments if that's the case :)

^^ In my case, I'm also paying in terms(inhouse financing-48months) and the interest rate is quite acceptable. But if you opt for a much longer terms, its quite pricey for a condo unit.:)

GET construction , 10Dec2007.(Pasensya na sa pic quality, camera phone lang 'to ng friend ko sa Pinas)

Garnet corner Ruby roads
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view of construction along Garnet road.
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Ruby road
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Emerald Avenue corner Garnet Rd.
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With all the SMiLeS from the rest of SSC-BACOLOD gang .... :banana2::cucumber::lock::dance2::carrot::banana::pepper:

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ALL THE BEST THIS 2008!!! GOD speed!
Visit us:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=17412063#post17412063

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photo: icarus-rising

GET u/c.:)

it is nice to take pictures of GET from Jollibee Plaza.. talagang makukuha mo ung construction..

@Risha: If you have photos of GET, pls post it here. Thanks.:)

Risha, if you're going to get, please inform me. sama ako. pero sana inform me the day before you go dun so i could inform here in our place na im going to get. weekdays only. thank you. :booze:

bububear01, sure thing. actually madalas naman ako in that area. Tell me nalang din if you need something para I can make time for it. :)

as of Jan 7, nasa 10th floor na . . . 29 floors more to go :-)

GET now on its 10th floor
(taken January 07,2008 - Monday)

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Yeba! ang ganda ng pics natin bububear01. Hehehehe....

thanks, risha! :) :booze:

01.10.08

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01.10.08

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GET now on its 10th floor
(taken January 07,2008 - Monday)

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Just want to THANK @bububear01 & @thomasian for these pics. GET now looking good.:)

ang bilis! :) baka bago matapos ang taon top off na to., :)

yes, i hope so. sana matapos this year. GET will have a total of 40 floors. and as of the time now, matatapos na ung 10th floor and mag 11th floor na siya. yahoo!!!! :booze:

Thanks @bububear01 for the update. Sana di ka magsawa post ng pic of GET.:)

http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/36015/2101484010101994864S600x600Q85.jpg
photo: icarus-rising

GET u/c.:)


was this taken from fitness first wynsum mens locker?? looks familiar.

taken last sunday

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/dodecruz/Emeraldcityland.jpg

Thanks @SuperBoy. ^^ Wow. Construction of GET now at the 12th storey. :cheers:

wow! they're fast! :booze: last week on the 10th.. yes, i had asked a person from GET, they said they're now going on it's 12th storey first segment! oh my! great great! :booze:

yup! they really are moving fast. hurray for GET! :cheers::banana:

Update pictures..... I saw that they're working on the 1st segment of the 14th Floor (no 13th when counting, as usual). Really fast!

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg108/vavaboom2k7/GET2k80122-2.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg108/vavaboom2k7/GET2k80122-1.jpg

Thanks @Shazzam for the updated pics. Its really helpful.:) With 8 floors dedicated to parking spaces, I think starting on the 10th storey are the residential condo units already. :)

just a quick question-

buildings don't use 13th floor since it's bad luck. so when a building is said to be 39 floors, its actually just 38 floors?

just a quick question-

buildings don't use 13th floor since it's bad luck. so when a building is said to be 39 floors, its actually just 38 floors?


exactly! Although in the case of One San Miguel Avenue, the only building in the Philippines (so far) to have used "double deck elevators", we skipped counting the 13th and 14th, since the main purpose in using the double deck (in maximizing its potential use) is to utilize it "odd-to-odd" and "even-to-even" floor.

Thanks Shazzam. Googled it and saw a pic on Wikipedia although no one has inserted yet to include One San Miguel Avenue yet.

Hi there, any new pics or updates about GET's construction. Thanks.:)

yes, pics please! :booze:

sige. i'll go there later and take some pictures. i will post it probably tomorrow, kung hindi kaya mamyang gabi.

Many thanks @Risha.:)

okay, thanks, Risha! :booze:

and.. :booze: goodluck sa.. :booze:

sige. i'll go there later and take some pictures. i will post it probably tomorrow, kung hindi kaya mamyang gabi.
@Risha: Pls post any pics of GET. Thanks.:)

ok. wait. i'm uploading the pictures now.

as promised! the pictures of GET. sorry it took me too long to post it. this is the only picture i got. shot from jollibee plaza. :)

it is going really fast. :cheers:

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:okay: :okay: :okay:

Looking good, construction in full swing. Looks like an early turnover. As usual, hurray for Cityland.

This is a great time to buy your units. My agent is giving me really good deals now that we are seeing progress on the building. Very very good rates indeed! I'm sooo tempted! :banana:

as promised! the pictures of GET. sorry it took me too long to post it. this is the only picture i got. shot from jollibee plaza. :)

it is going really fast. :cheers:

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:okay: :okay: :okay:
Thanks @Risha.:):)

nice shots Risha! :booze:

Feb. 06 2008 update:

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Thanks for the pic @rustyboi.:)

Feb. 09 by lemessoler from flickr

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^^ nice

Grand Emerald Tower-Ortigas as of 08March2008.

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update:08March2008. works are on the 19th flr. already.
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^^amazingly fast! :shocked:

Taken this Good Friday afternoon......

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.... now working on the stucture's 22nd Floor, if my counting was correct.

Believe talaga ako sa Cityland! They know their market, and they know what counts most among them - prompt delivery of their product. :)

Yup. Prompt delivery and materials used are of excellent quality. Walang Gypsum dito .. he, he :) The owners does not squeeze on the profits and shortchange the investors, hindi tinitipid ang pagkagawa kaya satisfied @ happy ang lahat ng buyers.




.... now working on the stucture's 22nd Floor, if my counting was correct.

Believe talaga ako sa Cityland! They know their market, and they know what counts most among them - prompt delivery of their product. :)

citiland can construct building that fast, in a very good location and used concrete instead of gypsum by other constructor and with a very affordable price. so aside from the unattractive exterior what else is the other factor that a buyer should consider when buying citiland condos? Do you think citiland condos is easy to rent out? Do we have citiland condo unit owners here that rent out their property? Can you please share your experience.

^^@Shazzam, thanks for the pic update of GET.

I opted for GET among the other condos popping out the Ortigas CBD due to location, affordability, quality and of course Cityland's track record on delivery. Baka next month topped off na ang GET.:cheers:

citiland can construct building that fast, in a very good location and used concrete instead of gypsum by other constructor and with a very affordable price. so aside from the unattractive exterior what else is the other factor that a buyer should consider when buying citiland condos? Do you think citiland condos is easy to rent out? Do we have citiland condo unit owners here that rent out their property? Can you please share your experience.

it's easy to rent out units from cityland due to it's location and affordability. There are loads of people who's not that fuzzy re: the building's not so impressive exterior as long as the basic amenities such as security, cleaning etc are in order. My agent told me that she always have waiting list for people awaiting citiland units to be freed up.

Hi, just to answer your question about renting, I had put out my unit in megaplaza for rent and in 1 week's time i got a tenant renting it for a year.

As soon as my unit in corinthian executive regency is turned over to me, I have a tenant already waiting for me to rent it out.

From what I know, cityland projects in Taft avenue vicinity (Manila) and Ortigas areas are very easy to rent out because of very good proximity to universities (La Salle in taft) and Call centers (Ortigas).

A lot of the tenants in Megaplaza are call center agents sharing a unit so that they are walking distance to where they work. Another good news is that an annex of Ateneo is going to open in the emerald st. area, so we will have more prospects from students who would want to live close to where they study.

hi oddvertising, are you furnishing your unit in CER or are you renting it out unfurnished? What do you think is better, i'm still quite unsure what to do with my 1 bed in CER.

Hi asbusinos,

The agent finding tenants for me always advise to rent it out furnished because you get about 20% to 30% more rent. The tenant have to give 2 months advance anyway if they break any thing inside the unit.

And why pass out the opportunity to shop for appliances and furnitures and play interior designer? Shopping for your own condo and seeing it all made up afterwards is one the most fulfilling experience. You don't have to buy expensive furnitures and appliances to make it look good.

Remember, it's not "how much" but "does it match?"

Anyway, the popular advice is to rent it out furnished if you are planning to rent it out for a long period of time (at least 1 year). And rent it out unfurnished if you would want to use it for yourself in the near future.

The best thing is to go home for a vacation in Manila, furnish your unit, stay in it for the duration of your holiday (save on hotel bills) and then rent it out when you leave!:)

Thanks for the tips @Odd. I now have a clear alternative on what to do with my unit at GET. :)

thanks for the advice @odd, i'm planning to go home in june in time for the turnover (CER). Can't wait to stay in ortigas area. I'm not very familiar with the area, dami ba gimmikan?

I haven't been home myself since last year, but I remember how it's so convenient staying in the middle of ortigas center. I remember going accross the street (from megaplaza) to go to metrowalk (beside Meralco), they have a lot of bars (with live bands) and Restaurants. They even have Gotohan and chicken Barbecue stand that's open all night till 4 am.

There's a very good massage center in Metrowalk that's open till midnight. All of the DVD stands that was kicked out in greenhills have transferred to Metrowalk's 2nd floor tiangge shops.

If you like tiangge shops, St. Francis is also walking distance (there's a shortcut going through the podium).

Don't forget to pass by Tiendisitas. They hold a Mass in the open court every sunday and there are entertainment after that. There are Live bands performing every night and they even have movie nights sometimes. The Ihaw-ihaw and paluto are very good in their open air food court.

There are always interesting exhibitions going on in Megamall's Halls on the 6th floor. Even Galleria always have something interesting happening in their hall.

A short taxi ride away is Greenhills with Music museum, Klownz and a multitude of really nice restaurants.

Rain or shine entertainment is just walking distance away if you are staying in Megaplaza, and CER, GET, EOG and Eton Lofts in the future!

Mmmm, goto. Sarap kumain ng goto around 3 am after a night out, just need to find my way back home. If not, i'll just sleep in the lobby hehe.:drunk:

Yup. Prompt delivery and materials used are of excellent quality. Walang Gypsum dito .. he, he :) The owners does not squeeze on the profits and shortchange the investors, hindi tinitipid ang pagkagawa kaya satisfied @ happy ang lahat ng buyers.

Promptness in delivery is first and foremost Cityland's trademark. As far as features, I have not heard of any buyer yet being shortchanged by Cityland. What they advertise is what the buyers get, though I cannot agree that the materials used are all excellent quality, that maybe too much as praise.

citiland can construct building that fast, in a very good location and used concrete instead of gypsum by other constructor and with a very affordable price. so aside from the unattractive exterior what else is the other factor that a buyer should consider when buying citiland condos? Do you think citiland condos is easy to rent out? Do we have citiland condo unit owners here that rent out their property? Can you please share your experience.

If you won't mind elevator traffic specially during rush hours, you can be happy with your purchase at Cityland. This is a reality among Cityland projects: they can make affordable condo units for middle managers and junior executives by cutting costs on some features, elevators for one, while maximizing sellable areas. But I agree, Cityland condos are the ones easy to rent out for the reasons cited above.

Incidentally, does anyone here notice if Cityland still declares Floor Area of the Unit you are buying as "inclusive of the share of common area"? Meaning, if you're buying a 30 sqm. unit, more likely the actual area may turn out to be 23 to 25 sq.m. only, and the difference as your share on common area. It's not really a problem if a buyer is made aware of this manner of computing the area. Trouble starts when a buyer turns out not aware of this scheme.

^^@Shazzam, thanks for the pic update of GET.

I opted for GET among the other condos popping out the Ortigas CBD due to location, affordability, quality and of course Cityland's track record on delivery. Baka next month topped off na ang GET.:cheers:

Hold your horses Jeff! Last Good Friday, they were just on the 22nd floor. I was forced to check on the first page of this thread just to check how many floors they intend to accomplish... 39 levels above ground.... that's 17 more floors to go. @ 4 floors per month (that's already fast mind you), probably July or August they've already topped off.

taken by harry86 from flickr
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^ain't that nice.

taken by harry86 from flickr
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Ganda nito ah.:) GET will be a fine addition in the Ortigas CBD.

love the picture! GET is looking great! :)

yeah! malapit na! konti nalang! its going to the top top top na! yeahhh!!! :booze: i will really miss GET..

Ganda nito ah.:) GET will be a fine addition in the Ortigas CBD.

Let's see if it will really be a fine addition (or an eyesore :jk: ) once they get the final paint colors done. :lol:

^^ he he, yes....let's hope its not an eyesore

^^ The Cityland along Ortigas Ave beside the old Philcomcen bldg didn't turn out bad, IMHO. And considering that GET is a a little notch higher in price packaging, it looks like this won't be a disappointment.

^^ At 39F, fingers crossed for GET to become Ortigas' another toweriffic structure two or three years from now.:)

any photo updates for GET? :booze:

any photo updates for GET? :booze:

Taken this morning. :lol:

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Taken this morning. :lol:

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wow lapit na! :booze: they're on the 26th floor kasama yung pinakababa? do i have the right count? :booze:

WOW thanks sa update this project with EAST of GALLERIA and Q PLAZA is good addition of that part of Ortigas center!

wow lapit na! :booze: they're on the 26th floor kasama yung pinakababa? do i have the right count? :booze:

My count, they're working on the 28th floor already. Lapit na floor ng unit ko..hehehe.. Mine is on the 35th floor. Thanks for the pics @Vampirecat.:cheers:

My count, they're working on the 28th floor already. Lapit na floor ng unit ko..hehehe.. Mine is on the 35th floor. Thanks for the pics @Vampirecat.:cheers:

ah hehehe.. it has 39 floors so 11 floors to go!! yeahhh!! :booze:

taken by harry86 from flickr
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what a spectacular view at night! this is ortigas this will be one of the manila busiest CBD in the next few years!

Taken this afternoon. Malapit na ang unit mo @JEFFjr_25. By the floor numbers, 32nd floor na sila.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2132/2523476641_1b840001fb_b.jpg

Taken this afternoon. Malapit na ang unit mo @JEFFjr_25. By the floor numbers, 32nd floor na sila.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2132/2523476641_1b840001fb_b.jpg

^^ Thanks much for the pic @Vampirecat. Excitement rising na talaga. :lol::banana:

Of course, I noticed the floor numbers went from 12 to 15. Na wala yung 13 at 14! :lol: Yung bilang na 39 floors, kasama kaya yung 13 at 14 doon -- yung floor numbers hanggang 41?

taken pedrogerardo from flickr

taken daw ng may 26

peeking through left of center
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as far as i can recall.. kasama ung 13 and 14 sa numbering sa building.. so if they're on the 32nd floor.. 7 floors to go then topping off na! yeah! :booze:
sana maging maganda talaga ung finishings nito to match with it's name.. "Grand Emerald Tower".. :booze:

Of course, I noticed the floor numbers went from 12 to 15. Na wala yung 13 at 14! :lol: Yung bilang na 39 floors, kasama kaya yung 13 at 14 doon -- yung floor numbers hanggang 41?

as far as i can recall.. kasama ung 13 and 14 sa numbering sa building.. so if they're on the 32nd floor.. 7 floors to go then topping off na! yeah! :booze:

Tingnan mo sa pic. First placard from below is "12" but the next one above it is "15." The count to 32nd floor is based on that numbering. Kung isa-sama yung 13 at 14 sa bilang, 30th floor pa lang sila.

Tingnan mo sa pic. First placard from below is "12" but the next one above it is "15." The count to 32nd floor is based on that numbering. Kung isa-sama yung 13 at 14 sa bilang, 30th floor pa lang sila.

:nuts: paxenxa naman.. malabo kasi mata ko wahhh.. :booze:

Photo by me :D 06.11.2008

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Photos taken by me :D 06-11-2008

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Thanks for the pic @tyronne.:)

^^You're welcome, Jeff :)

good old reliable cityland, they made a lot of progress since I last check out this thread

Taken yesterday.
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Post ko lang dito @Vampirecat. Thanks for the pics na rin.:) My count, theyre now working on the 35th floor already.:banana:

Taken this morning. Looks like they're working on the 37th floor.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2624584792_9d8e6a3d7f.jpg

Here's with AIC Gold Tower for comparison.

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Taken this afternoon. Malapit na ang unit mo @JEFFjr_25. By the floor numbers, 32nd floor na sila.

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THANKS for d pic's...anyway what location is this?? Emerld or Garnet or Ruby road?? i'm planning to buy another unit in GET..they increase their price almost 10% due to steelbars daw...:ohno: compare to CER Ano ba ang malaking LOT area??? GET or CER?? any comments pardzz..THANKS.:cheers::) para kasing naliitan ko sa amenities nila s CER.. sobra liit ng multi purpose room & play area for kidz not available. Swimm. pool a little bit O'K na rin..kaya gusto ko cityland nsa penthse lahat ang amenities nila di pinagpipiyestahan ng mga mata ng mga unit owner ang beauty mo pag nsa ibaba like emerald lofts, etc..:nuts::):cheers1:

hehe...some gurls want it that way. opss...:)

THANKS for d pic's...anyway what location is this?? Emerld or Garnet or Ruby road??
Pic taken along Ruby. The building in the foreground on the right is Jollibee Plaza.

compare to CER Ano ba ang malaking LOT area??? GET or CER??
Guesstimate lang, pero parang pareho lang ang lot size ng GET at CER.

THANKS for d pic's...anyway what location is this?? Emerld or Garnet or Ruby road?? i'm planning to buy another unit in GET..they increase their price almost 10% due to steelbars daw...:ohno: compare to CER Ano ba ang malaking LOT area??? GET or CER?? any comments pardzz..THANKS.:cheers::) para kasing naliitan ko sa amenities nila s CER.. sobra liit ng multi purpose room & play area for kidz not available. Swimm. pool a little bit O'K na rin..kaya gusto ko cityland nsa penthse lahat ang amenities nila di pinagpipiyestahan ng mga mata ng mga unit owner ang beauty mo pag nsa ibaba like emerald lofts, etc..:nuts::):cheers1:

GET's lot is 2,517 sq.m.; CER's lot is 1,749 sq.m.

It's bounded by the 3 roads you mentioned. But I bet the official address will have to be Emerald Avenue (now F. Ortigas Ave.) being the major one.

GET's lot is 2,517 sq.m.; CER's lot is 1,749 sq.m.

It's bounded by the 3 roads you mentioned. But I bet the official address will have to be Emerald Avenue (now F. Ortigas Ave.) being the major one.

THANKS pardz for all d INFO.. What do you think they are using the main entrance..Emerald or Ruby road?? just recently i bought a new unit in 38th flr studio de luxe 1Br. facing Garnet road..Is it a nice view of antipolo or blocked by AIC gold tower?? :ohno: :nuts: need ur comments...THANKS. :)

THANKS pardz for all d INFO.. What do you think they are using the main entrance..Emerald or Ruby road?? just recently i bought a new unit in 38th flr studio de luxe 1Br. facing Garnet road..Is it a nice view of antipolo or blocked by AIC gold tower?? :ohno: :nuts: need ur comments...THANKS. :)
Entrance is probably on Emerald. After all, it's Grand Emerald Tower. Not sure if your view is blocked by AIC Gold Tower; AIC Gold is 38 floors, so there's a chance it will be blocked. Since it's 1BR, you don't have a corner unit, so if your view isn't blocked, you'll probably see Corinthian and Cubao, not Antipolo. You'd have to face Emerald to have a view of Antipolo.

:) Do we have any picture's taken facing Garnet road?? And also pic's Gap distance between GET & AIC gold tower?? Hoping it will not blocked my unit in 38th flr..THANKS pardzzz.:cheers::)

:) Do we have any picture's taken facing Garnet road?? And also pic's Gap distance between GET & AIC gold tower?? Hoping it will not blocked my unit in 38th flr..THANKS pardzzz.:cheers::)
Sorry, the safety nets make it hard to take pics along Garnet.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/2644827559_754ee0420b_b.jpg

Hopefully, this ^^ helps. I'll try a shot along Garnet next week.

THANKS Pardzz. it's almost same HEIGHT na di pa tapos ang GET??? :) Ilang FLOORS na kaya na accomplished ng GET.. :lol::Hoping 38th Floors of GET are more higher than AIC gold tower so that we have a cool air ventillation.. .:nuts: :):cheers:

When the condo size doesn’t compute, refute
When the condo size doesn’t compute, refute

By Tessa Salazar
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines—The contract says you bought a 24-square-meter condominium unit. But when you receive the title, it says there you only got 23 sq m. What do you do then?
The Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board advises specific recourses for “shortchanged” buyers.
HLURB had earlier confirmed to Inquirer Property that there have been “many similar complaints” from condo unit owners, although the board did not indicate the actual number.
Mike Denava, legal officer of the HLURB, said discrepancies cannot be avoided, and if condo buyers encounter this problem, he or she should consider the following steps:
1 The unit owner may choose a refund of the excess payment or demand the developer to correct the size of the unit. If there’s no possibility to adjust the unit physically, then ask for the refund.
2 The owner should also review the master deed of restrictions. This deed stipulated the rights and obligations of both parties—developer and buyer—such as what belongs to the common area or up to what point belongs to the unit owner.
3 If it turns out that the measurement is short, follow suggestion No. 1. Denava explained that should a conflict arise between a developer choosing to refund the excess payment and a buyer demanding the unit be readjusted physically, the settlement of the case would take longer. “The HLURB, being the quasi-judicial agency, would have to decide on the issue,” he said.
4 The unit owner can file a complaint with the HLURB and the agency can conduct an ocular inspection upon the unit owner’s request. The HLURB’s authorized engineers (technical services unit) can then conduct actual measurements of the unit. Afterward, what is indicated in the title would be followed.
5 The standard way of measuring the unit is to measure from one face of the wall up to the other face of the wall, according to Section 6 of the Condominium Act or Republic Act 4726. This is unless otherwise expressly declared on the master deed of restrictions, said engineer Octavio Canta, head of HLURB technical services.
6 Can unit owners have an independent technical body measure the unit? Denava said the HLURB cannot assure owners that the findings of an independent body would be acceptable or conclusive for HLURB.
Buyers can get in touch with the HLURB for further questions or to lodge their complaints at 9273061 or at www.hlurb.gov.ph. / HOPE it can help this INFO. to all investors..:cheers:

And also pic's Gap distance between GET & AIC gold tower??

By special request. :) Taken this morning.

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THANK U very much 4 d pic's... which is more better views the garnet or the other side of d bldg.?? If there's already a bldg. beside the GET? :ohno: kasi sa floor layout & selling point ng GET NO VIEWS other side & d price is lower compare to garnet,emerald & ruby road. THANKS pardz. :cheers: I HOPE someday we can visit u in ur unit at EOG..:)

THANK U very much 4 d pic's... which is more better views the garnet or the other side of d bldg.?? If there's already a bldg. beside the GET? :ohno: kasi sa floor layout & selling point ng GET NO VIEWS other side & d price is lower compare to garnet,emerald & ruby road. THANKS pardz. :cheers: I HOPE someday we can visit u in ur unit at EOG..:)

Garnet side, you'll be looking at AIC Gold Tower. On the other side (opposite Garnet), you have the empty lot so more views from the balcony, plus if your floor is above the top of Jollibee Plaza (33 floors), you'll have a view of the south--Makati, maybe. If there's a building, it depends on the height of the building. However, there's been no announcement about that empty lot, so you'll have a few years before any construction starts; if you buy a unit on the Garnet side, your view is guaranteed to be blocked by AIC Gold Tower. :ohno:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/get.jpg

Here's the pic. Lapit na top-off ng GET ah.. Thanks @Vamp for the info. :)

Garnet side, you'll be looking at AIC Gold Tower. On the other side (opposite Garnet), you have the empty lot so more views from the balcony, plus if your floor is above the top of Jollibee Plaza (33 floors), you'll have a view of the south--Makati, maybe. If there's a building, it depends on the height of the building. However, there's been no announcement about that empty lot, so you'll have a few years before any construction starts; if you buy a unit on the Garnet side, your view is guaranteed to be blocked by AIC Gold Tower. :ohno:

Well i think Ok na rin yun Garnet side co'z it has a breath taking view facing the east in th terrace di mainit sa hapon..maybe GET a little bit higher floor than in AIC in 38th flr..:nuts: THANK U SO MUCH vampirecat 4 d pic's..:)

Pardz we missed U vampirecat..INGAT na lang s pagliliwaliw s U.S. Anybody want to contribute their pic's. UPDATES GET...:) so that everybody HAPPY :banana: THANKS. :cheers:

CITYLAND REAFFIRMS POSITION AS LEADING CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPER
July 8, 2008 (Tuesday)



CITYLAND is the only developer which has been awarded as the Leading Condominium Developer for two (2) consecutive period by the HLURB under the Office of the President in 2003 for the years 2001 – 2003 and in 2007 for the years 2004 – 2006. For almost 30 years now, Cityland buildings dominate the skyline of Makati, Mandaluyong and Ortigas, Pasig area. We commit, we deliver.

CITYLAND does it best. We made a positive impact in developing and marketing projects at unbeatable location. Location, location, location has afforded our clients/ investors a good return on investment. All through the years, CITYLAND has gained a reputation for developing quality projects that is not only ideally situated but is also friendly on the budget. Everything is within reach like shopping malls, schools, hotels and restaurants, banks, hospitals and churches.

CITYLAND has formed a habit of not being able to deliver our projects on time. Instead, projects are completed in advance and ahead of our promised schedule. Construction progresses while we sell the units.

And staying true to our commitment, we again have delivered ahead of time the Corinthian Executive Regency located at Ortigas, Pasig. A habit that is difficult for us to break.

We shall do it again with the Rada Regency located at Rada St., Legaspi Village, Makati City. We will not deliver on December, 2008 as promised. The good news to our buyers is that we will complete the building on July 8, 2008. Clients may now get in touch with their sales representative for the schedule date of turn over. Be one of our several clients who have become repeat buyers who have trusted our expertise for their real estate investment. :cheers: :)

Money Sense Smart Spender chose Grand Emerald Tower as No. 1 in the Best Value Condo to Watch Out For list.. see scans below.

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are those prices still current? 2BR, 71sqm at P3.1; 1BR, 59sqm at P2.4??

^^ i think not all.. those prices are from may 08.. however, some might still be applicable.

Took this shot a few hours ago today, September 18, 2008:

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Hi, i'm new here. Does anybody here had any problems purchasing a unit at GET? or made any changes after contract signing?

Hi! Anyone here who knows if there are still 2/3 bedroom units available at the GET? And the latest prices? TIA.

Hi! Anyone here who knows if there are still 2/3 bedroom units available at the GET? And the latest prices? TIA.

hi.. check ur PM..2-3 Br. units are still available. wise investor..

TY crossroads. I'll try to contact your agent. Regarding the views, if I were to get a unit on the top floors (30 above), ano kaya mas maganda option?
From what I gathered here, sa Emerald you'll get a view of Antipolo and sa Ruby naman Makati. Am I correct?

TY crossroads. I'll try to contact your agent. Regarding the views, if I were to get a unit on the top floors (30 above), ano kaya mas maganda option?
From what I gathered here, sa Emerald you'll get a view of Antipolo and sa Ruby naman Makati. Am I correct?

IMO…If i were u.. i choose along emerald ave ..facing antiolo view co’z of sunrise in balcony di aminit sa hapon than Ruby road facing edsa / robinson / makati view a sunset balcony. My unit in CER facing edsa /robinson mainit sa room pg hapon pag di naka aircon that’s why I bought another unit in 38th flr. block by AIC along Garnet st. & budget ko lang kc studio de luxe 1 Br.. Then, u want a unit 2-3Br…i suggest along emerald ave. ang kunin mo, instead of ruby road, baka ma blocked ka pa ng EOG lalo n On-going construction na...any other opinions fr. thread buddies???

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Along F. Ortigas (Emerald) Ave., Facing Antipolo
Sept. 27, 2008 by me :cool:

Taken this afternoon along Emerald. Shows southeast corner. East (Emerald side) faces Antipolo. South faces Jollibee Center and EOG; you might be able to see Makati. West (Ruby side) faces Robinsons-Equitable Tower and the blue Cityland building (and Wack-wack, if you're lucky). North (Garnet side) faces AIC Gold Tower.

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Taken this afternoon along Emerald. Shows southeast corner. East (Emerald side) faces Antipolo. South faces Jollibee Center and EOG; you might be able to see Makati. West (Ruby side) faces Robinsons-Equitable Tower and the blue Cityland building (and Wack-wack, if you're lucky). North (Garnet side) faces AIC Gold Tower.

Nice pic! Are there any tall buildings along Emerald Ave?

are there any plans for the lot directly across the street on Emerald, I know Eton Emerald Lofts will fill in the space diagonally across

Taken this afternoon along Emerald. Shows southeast corner. East (Emerald side) faces Antipolo. South faces Jollibee Center and EOG; you might be able to see Makati. West (Ruby side) faces Robinsons-Equitable Tower and the blue Cityland building (and Wack-wack, if you're lucky). North (Garnet side) faces AIC Gold Tower.

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NICE shot pardz..& also to TC. THANKS A LOT & WELCOME BACK!! more photo's pls..esp. northeast corner along Garnet road..paki-lang Bro. THANKS.:cheers: :)

Nice pic! Are there any tall buildings along Emerald Ave?

If you mean buildings that might block an east view, as cusket said, Eton Emerald Lofts will be diagonally across, so partial block, especially after Tower 2 is constructed. The Unionbank building might block part of the view; of course its architecture also looks good, so that might not be a minus.

No news on the rest of the abandoned lot behind Eton (also owned by Tan, I think) or the former parking lot beside PLDT.

NICE shot pardz..& also to TC. THANKS A LOT & WELCOME BACK!! more photo's pls..esp. northeast corner along Garnet road..paki-lang Bro. THANKS.:cheers: :)

Thanks! I'll try to remember northeast. Medyo hindi sa route ko. :lol:

hi what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of getting lower floors? (ex. 15)

hi what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of getting lower floors? (ex. 15)

Pros: Units on lower floors are usually cheaper than those on higher floors. If the elevator is crowded, you'll get off sooner. If the elevators are slow, you might dare to use the stairs. If there's a fire, you'll have a shorter climb in the fire escape. They would be finished sooner than those on higher floors, so the turnover might be earlier.

Cons: Closer to street level, therefore to noise from traffic, pedestrians, street parties, and to cooking smells from nearby restaurants/bars. More likely to have your view blocked by future construction. Better view of any trash on PLDT's rooftop if you have an eastern view. :lol:

Of course, a unit on the 15th floor would be high enough that you might have a view of any podiums with swimming pools (e.g., Emerald Mansion or Eton Emerald Lofts). This might be a good or bad thing, depending on who's swimming or sunbathing. :nuts:

As requested. Northeast corner taken this afternoon.

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Hi! any cityland agents here? Just like to ask if there are still available for 1-Bedroom Unit. Want to know how much?

Hi! any cityland agents here? Just like to ask if there are still available for 1-Bedroom Unit. Want to know how much?

hi.. check ur PM..1 & 2-3 Br. units are still available...OPEN house. wise investor..:cheers::) low capital investment, easy to rent out :cheers:

Sori crossroads, PM me again.TY

Hello! Ask ko lang anong view sa South West? I heard kasi vacant lot ang katabi? May possibility ba na ma block ang view sa side na ito? Thanks

Hello! Ask ko lang anong view sa South West? I heard kasi vacant lot ang katabi? May possibility ba na ma block ang view sa side na ito? Thanks

Southwest ng GET? EOG. Definitely ma ba-block yung view. Kung south naman, Jollibee Plaza. Kung west, Cityland at Robinsons-Equitable Tower. Only really open view is east. Nearest high rise would be northeast (Eton Emerald Lofts), next is that Unionbank building along Meralco Ave.

Southwest ng GET? EOG. Definitely ma ba-block yung view. Kung south naman, Jollibee Plaza. Kung west, Cityland at Robinsons-Equitable Tower. Only really open view is east. Nearest high rise would be northeast (Eton Emerald Lofts), next is that Unionbank building along Meralco Ave.

Thanks Vampirecat, I am just confused saang side ang magandang kunin.:nuts:

Thanks Vampirecat, I am just confused saang side ang magandang kunin.:nuts:

Take a unit facing Emerald ... unless you don't like morning sun. :lol:

South (vacant lot with Eton model units) is Jollibee; west (Ruby), EOG and Cityland and Robinsons-Equitable; north (Garnet), AIC Gold Tower. Antipolo view ka na lang, and hope nobody builds on the empty lot beside PLDT or behind Eton Emerald Lofts.

Recently bought a studio de luxe unit here in 16th flr facing jollibee. I was so inspired from my unit in CER, na naisip ko very wise investment talaga ang condo ng cityland. My unit in CER was tenanted in 2 weeks after it was turned over. We are based abroad and big help talaga ang may humahawak na agent para mag hanap ng tenant sa unit mo. I hope GET will be as easy to rent out like CER.

Top off na yata ito, may nakikita na akong semi cylindical concrete sa top floor, not sure kung para sa water tank siya.

it's easy to rent out units from cityland due to it's location and affordability. There are loads of people who's not that fuzzy re: the building's not so impressive exterior as long as the basic amenities such as security, cleaning etc are in order. My agent told me that she always have waiting list for people awaiting citiland units to be freed up.

Hi asbusinos,

Could you refer your agent? I'm looking for a real estate agent who can help me lease out my condo unit in Oritgas. Kindly give contact details.

Thanks a lot!

Recently bought a studio de luxe unit here in 16th flr facing jollibee. I was so inspired from my unit in CER, na naisip ko very wise investment talaga ang condo ng cityland. My unit in CER was tenanted in 2 weeks after it was turned over. We are based abroad and big help talaga ang may humahawak na agent para mag hanap ng tenant sa unit mo. I hope GET will be as easy to rent out like CER.

yes u are right..cityland project easy to rent out..but we must aware that in a few years time may competitions na like GET, EOG robinson's, Emerald loft, Exch. regency & D currency, kaya dapat samantalahin na hanggat di pa cla RFO :):ohno::nuts: just like in cityland projects in mla. around DLSU, St. Benile St.Scho..etc.. sobrang dami ng cityland, naryan yun V2 cruz tower 1&2, Pacific regency, On gping construction MLa. residences,& other developer's pa.. but d previous buyer investor of V2 cruz tower 1&2 are so lucky co'z d price per sqm are so cheap pa noon..so panalo ka na sa rental pati sa RESALE value co'z d price per sqm. now in mla almost 85K UP / per sqm....:cheers:

hi all...

do you know anyone interested for an office unit at grand emerald tower?
we are planning to have it swapped into a residential unit with closest price to the amount of the unit we got.

if interested, please pm me for its details
thanks

Hi..any photo updates guys? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=486648&page=14

partial view of GET.. photo courtesy of SHAZZAM at eton emerald loft..

Hi...wala pa ba progress pics on the interiors?

Taken this morning.

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Thanks for pic Vampirecat!

Hello everyone...I will be visiting Ortigas this week from U.S. and signing contract with Grand Emerald Tower (1 BR Deluxe). Any inputs???

Thanks,
Marwin

Hello everyone...I will be visiting Ortigas this week from U.S. and signing contract with Grand Emerald Tower (1 BR Deluxe). Any inputs???

On what? Good or bad depends on your preferences and reasons for buying.

hi all...

do you know anyone interested for an office unit at grand emerald tower?
we are planning to have it swapped into a residential unit with closest price to the amount of the unit we got.

if interested, please pm me for its details
thanks
I'll send a PM.. pls. see. thanks.

marcyds,
When you say office unit sa ground floor ba to? Let me know I might be interested. Thanks!

hi all...

do you know anyone interested for an office unit at grand emerald tower?
we are planning to have it swapped into a residential unit with closest price to the amount of the unit we got.

if interested, please pm me for its details
thanks

[QUOTE=juandelacruz;28608026]marcyds,
When you say office unit sa ground floor ba to? Let me know I might be interested. Thanks![/QUOT
this one is at 2nd floor... malapit sa stairs