This condominium complex has been in construction for a couple of years now. A number of the units has been turned over already.

It is located on Libertad and Calbayog streets in Mandaluyong and a few minutes from Ortigas Center and the MRT.

http://www.empire-east.com/californiagardensquare/

Their web site does not mention any progress on the project. Anybody here knows the status of this or any feedback about the development?

Thanks.

you are now updated dude. we've been talking here about that project, but i guess that thread is now nowhere to be found. i guess almost all towers are now topped off. and they look so colorful. nway, how had it fared to the market? any idea?

like other Empire East projects of this type (Xavier Hills, Greenhills Garden Square, San Fransisco Gardens), it looks like a shabby development with small windows. In fact, the landowners/partners, the Guevarra family of http://www.guevent.com, are disappointed with the slow pace of build and the final outcome.

this is a fast-selling project for empire east. more than 80% has been sold. it's ugly, affordable though. looks like BLISS to me.

Isn't this supposed to be in the same class as the San Francisco Gardens?

^ and Greenhills Garden Square too. In Xavierhills, they kinda improved the window quality. but still punched holes type. Density is another noticeable problem here. Imagine around a dozen towers in one "compound". An innovation though is that they are offering bi-level units. it's like living in a house within a building.

actually ito yung pinaka gusto kong project...conveniently placed sya yet gated

Any of you guys purchased a unit? I actually have one where the carpark is.

The Empire East agent told me that the building needs only finishing left pero sa 2006 pa ang turnover.

I wonder if the clubhouse and other amenities are already constructed.

wow nice to know that @ dcdr76. so how much did you spend for your unit? hopefully, it would be nice!

wow nice to know that @ dcdr76. so how much did you spend for your unit? hopefully, it would be nice!

It ended up around P2m for a two bedroom which I will be paying for 10 years (ouch!). I just got through my 1st year so 9 to go.

The interest was high at 18%. I might be able to get a lower interest loan in the US. I just don't know what their policy is in terms of paying prematurely.

I also bought a unit in this place. I believe that it has the potential to be a real good place and community once it is completely built. Siempre mahirap mag-imagine kung hindi pa tapos. It is also priced reasonably.

Congtratulations. But does your unit have a view? I mean is it facing the street or is it facing another unit also?

I also bought a unit in this place. I believe that it has the potential to be a real good place and community once it is completely built. Siempre mahirap mag-imagine kung hindi pa tapos. It is also priced reasonably.

Do you have any updates?

Ano na bang buildings ang malapit matapos o na-turnover na?

Ano'ng building ka ba?

hello guys..accident lang nkita ko tong forum na to ..just wanna ask some info regarding CGS i also bought a unit there ironic but i havent seen the place yet.mganda b sa burbank area?

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid157/pde1cc1ec2d93704d27d2a229e35c8df9/f536e7c7.jpg

this is my latest pic of California Garden Square around Feb I think.......

hello guys..accident lang nkita ko tong forum na to ..just wanna ask some info regarding CGS i also bought a unit there ironic but i havent seen the place yet.mganda b sa burbank area?

Good choice, the Burbank cluster is the only cluster that has good views of the Makati, Mandaluyong and Ortigas Skylines, well that is if your unit is one of the "F" units at the third tower of Burbank.

So which unit do you have, what floor and which tower of the Burbank cluster?

from the info that my agent gave me...my unit is in the G Tower of the Burbank Cluster..2nd flr and the unit is located at the corner of the tower...hndi sya katapat ng isa pang tower so basically it also has a view of makati..(i hope)..i think G Tower is the tallest of all the towers of CGS...well nkita ko ung pic that was posted by pau p1..recently Empire East sent me my CTBS..mukang malapit na ang turnover..well its a nice feeling kse at least i know that my hard earned money is not going nowhere...teka do you have any updates bout the whole development of the project? tnx man..

The brochures that are with me has Anaheim 1 to 4 and Burbank 1 to 3. This is probably old so i would assume that G Tower is Burbank 3 (leftmost building in the picture posted by pau_p1). From the same picture, the tallest building in that cluster is Burbank 2 or (probably F Tower). I hope your unit's view will not be obstructed since it is only on the 2nd floor.

Any update on the Hennesy tower? Iyon yung parking ang 1st 10 floors.

jenko: yung CTBS mo, iyon ba yung na na-sign mo na or do you still have to sign it?

I signed mine last year.

From the pic, the condos look a lot better than I saw sa brochure.

i also signed my CTBS last year but they returned it to me, according to them since im living abroad i have to authenticate it first with the nearest consulate or embassy unfortunately it was lost in the post when i send it back to them so i have to do it all over again and from my last info they are giving me my copy kse db 5 sets ata un..curious lang meron plang hennesy tower kse i thought until fairfax lang..correct me if im wrong

i also signed my CTBS last year but they returned it to me, according to them since im living abroad i have to authenticate it first with the nearest consulate or embassy unfortunately it was lost in the post when i send it back to them so i have to do it all over again and from my last info they are giving me my copy kse db 5 sets ata un..curious lang meron plang hennesy tower kse i thought until fairfax lang..correct me if im wrong

Yup, there's Hennesy. If you look sa site dev't (http://www.empire-east.com/californiagardensquare/site_dev.html), they have the parking building. 1st 10 stories are parking and the upper levels are condo units. Yung "Reserved for Future..." sa may gitna, that one is also a building. I forgot the name but they were also selling units there last year.

I'm also overseas and had to authenticate it sa embassy. I also gave my brother Power of Attorney so he can transact on my behalf.

I'm hoping na maagang matatapos yung Henessy since it's the parking building . Somebody told me na marami nang na-turned-over na units so they must have a parking facility for them.

i also signed my CTBS last year but they returned it to me, according to them since im living abroad i have to authenticate it first with the nearest consulate or embassy unfortunately it was lost in the post when i send it back to them so i have to do it all over again and from my last info they are giving me my copy kse db 5 sets ata un..curious lang meron plang hennesy tower kse i thought until fairfax lang..correct me if im wrong

Is that CTBS "Contract to buy"? I am overseas, too, and might buy a condo in Manila. If you live overseas does this CTBS embassy authentication apply to all projects or just CGS?

Is that CTBS "Contract to buy"? I am overseas, too, and might buy a condo in Manila. If you live overseas does this CTBS embassy authentication apply to all projects or just CGS?


sedna,

The authentication is only for a particular document. So it only applies sa CTBS. You can give Power of Attorney to any of your relatives so they can transact in your behalf.

I'm planning to sell my Condo at California Square Garden, i have a very good price offer, e-mail me if you're interested, rj357@yahoo.com. Interested buyer only pls. Unit is almost finished too.

Don't miss the offer!

i got hold of my CTBS copy just the other day..it was signed by all the authorities of Empire East. it was indicated in the contract that my unit is in B-2 2G..so im just wondering..san b ang B-2..is it Burbank Tower no. 2?? if it is so..then eto ung tallest tower..am i right? but where ever that may be..nsa 2nd flr p rin ako..so basically pareho lng ang view! :)

Rjohn357

where is your unit located?can u give some details here?coz a friend of mine is also interested in buying a unit at CGS..kaya lng gusto nya ung patapos n!

sedna

Contract to Buy & Sell must be authenticated if you're living abroad or working abroad for that matter...for legalities sake. like what dcdr76 have told you..i also gave my sister SPA so she can transact in my behalf.

dcdr76 now i remember the site you were referring to ...i think this is where the temporary office of CGS is located right now where the model house is also on display..tama ba?

Mine is a prime unit in Glenhaven cluster corner unit facing the amenities, pool and view of makati skyline. It is at the 15th floor and paid extra 100,000 for the location. The SPA or special power of attorney was notarized by a consul in a Philippine consulate in san francisco before they released certificate of full payment. Paid cash for my unit and have the certficate with me. Turn over of my unit is 2006. As I said, give a year after everything is completed and the price will certainly go up. Location is very strategic. All prime units are sold out.

Jenko,

I'm currently waiting for the full info, soon to come. I Believe it's the El Dorado and Unit J/4th floor. I'm willing to give orig purchase price, best deal i can give for my fellow filipino's.... E-mail me if you're interested. Almost finished na rin sya from what i know. We have contact in phil who's looking after it.

dcdr76,
was tryin the site http://www.empire-east.com/californ.../site_dev.html), kso "the page cannot be found"

hit this...
http://www.empire-east.com/californ.../site_dev.html

hit this...
http://www.empire-east.com/californ.../site_dev.html

this forum is rewriting the URL.

try this (http://www.empire-east.com/californiagardensquare/) and click on site devt.

hey guys...i received a letter from Empire East that my unit is ready for inspection and viewing na...meron b senyo nkpg-inspect n ng unit?what can you say bout it?kse ung sister ko lng ang papuntahin ko e...a certain Engr. Allan Vibar will be there at CGS to assist her.

nice one jenko.

I'm in Hennesy so they are saying it is the last one to be delivered. I'm curious, kelan mo binili yung unit mo?

hey guys...i received a letter from Empire East that my unit is ready for inspection and viewing na...meron b senyo nkpg-inspect n ng unit?what can you say bout it?kse ung sister ko lng ang papuntahin ko e...a certain Engr. Allan Vibar will be there at CGS to assist her.

Wow, good to know that. Meron bang checklist for the walk-thru bago i-turn over? Sana u can take pics of ur unit and post it here. Ang unit ko is supposed to be turned over 2006, hopefully.

Wow, good to know that. Meron bang checklist for the walk-thru bago i-turn over? Sana u can take pics of ur unit and post it here. Ang unit ko is supposed to be turned over 2006, hopefully.

dudie, ano'ng building ka?

dudie, ano'ng building ka?
Glenhaven 3. Yung labelled site for future dev't na nasa map nila. Near amenities and fronting the pool. All prime units are sold out and Empire East said na all other units are sold out as well.

Glenhaven 3. Yung labelled site for future dev't na nasa map nila. Near amenities and fronting the pool. All prime units are sold out and Empire East said na all other units are sold out as well.

This sucks. I was given the option to fix that or Henessy. They told me that they will be turned over at the same time.

This sucks. I was given the option to fix that or Henessy. They told me that they will be turned over at the same time.

Sana hindi ka sa Henessy bumili. Alam mo ba na that is the parking building. First few floors are parking. Units like that are not really attractive to potential buyers so mahirap ang resale potential. There is always a tendency not to keep parking places clean at medyo busy at maingay kung umaga at sa hapon pag-uwian sa office. Dito sa US, units like that are usually used for offices but hardly residential. You really don't need to buy a parking space coz public parking is available on a first come first serve basis. Located outside the building. Hindi nga lang siya covered parking but safe naman coz it is a gated community.

Just came back from Manila April 19 after reserving a Hennesy 1 unit last April 15. Did a walkaround at the Libertad and Calbayog intersection where the Hennesy clusters will be built. So far the triangle is still a vacant lot and the showroom is still standing. A sales rep told me the completion of the Hennesy cluster will be the last quarter of 2007.

guys, my sis will be accompanied by my agent and a certain engr of Empire East this coming saturday for a thorough inspection of our unit. i told her to take some digital shots of the unit pra mkita ko nmn..hopefully everything will be according to the specs specified on our contract. i was able to buy my unit last May 2004..so almost 1 year n rin ang binubuno ko....2 more yrs to go!!

guys, my sis will be accompanied by my agent and a certain engr of Empire East this coming saturday for a thorough inspection of our unit. i told her to take some digital shots of the unit pra mkita ko nmn..hopefully everything will be according to the specs specified on our contract. i was able to buy my unit last May 2004..so almost 1 year n rin ang binubuno ko....2 more yrs to go!!

Please see my post here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=3963747#post3963747) for some tips in inspecting your unit. Hope you find them useful.

guys, my sis will be accompanied by my agent and a certain engr of Empire East this coming saturday for a thorough inspection of our unit. i told her to take some digital shots of the unit pra mkita ko nmn..hopefully everything will be according to the specs specified on our contract. i was able to buy my unit last May 2004..so almost 1 year n rin ang binubuno ko....2 more yrs to go!!
Sana i-post mo ang pics dito so we can see it naman. Isama na rin ang pic ng building from the outside at ng loob ng vicinity. TY :)

Sana i-post mo ang pics dito so we can see it naman. Isama na rin ang pic ng building from the outside at ng loob ng vicinity. TY :)

i will post the pics here if ever my sis won't forget to take some shots of the unit...and hopefully she won't forget to bring her digicam.. :lol:

Carol..tnx for the tips..really appreciate it! emailed my sis bout it.

Hi Jenko,
Kumusta na ang turn-over? I hope everything turned out very well. Did ur sis give u an update on the construction of the amenities and the pool? Kwento naman.

Hi Jenko,
Kumusta na ang turn-over? I hope everything turned out very well. Did ur sis give u an update on the construction of the amenities and the pool? Kwento naman.

guys,

sensya n sa late reply..got busy with work. well the inspection of my unit turned out to be a bummer! why?? kse according to my sister..it wasn't ready yet and andami pa nila dapat ayusin...cracked tiles..window locks...paint...bathroom drainage...leaks..in short it's not what i expected it to be...engineer vibar of CGS told my sis that they will fix all the flaws in time for their next scheduled visit. d ko na muna post yung pics kse its not worth your while looking at it! maybe next time pag medyo presentable n yung unit. bout the amenities and the pool...no idea man! i'll ask my sis bout it next time i call her.

This is really scary. Is this an isolated incident or is it happenly to all the units? Being a megaworld development, I would expect them to be more professional and keep to their end of the bargain.

guys,

sensya n sa late reply..got busy with work. well the inspection of my unit turned out to be a bummer! why?? kse according to my sister..it wasn't ready yet and andami pa nila dapat ayusin...cracked tiles..window locks...paint...bathroom drainage...leaks..in short it's not what i expected it to be...engineer vibar of CGS told my sis that they will fix all the flaws in time for their next scheduled visit. d ko na muna post yung pics kse its not worth your while looking at it! maybe next time pag medyo presentable n yung unit. bout the amenities and the pool...no idea man! i'll ask my sis bout it next time i call her.

Sorry to hear about the problems. But that is not an isolated case. Even other developments would have something similar like yours. the key is to make sure that we are very thorough with the inspection and not to accept the unit until everything in the contract has been met. Hope that it will be a better experience the next time around. Good luck!

Yup.. even units turned over by Ayala land can be like this.. you just really have to check the unit before you accept it.

Sorry to hear about the problems. But that is not an isolated case. Even other developments would have something similar like yours. the key is to make sure that we are very thorough with the inspection and not to accept the unit until everything in the contract has been met. Hope that it will be a better experience the next time around. Good luck!

Thanks. It is a shame though that they are willing to have a walk through or final inspection before it is truly finish. They are just wasting the time and effort of both buyer and seller.

Maybe they have to do it just to be on the record that they delivered on time. If so, that record must be more important than their reputation.

Thanks. It is a shame though that they are willing to have a walk through or final inspection before it is truly finish. They are just wasting the time and effort of both buyer and seller.

Maybe they have to do it just to be on the record that they delivered on time. If so, that record must be more important than their reputation.

I dont think that they would intentionally do it that way. Kahit dito naman sa US eh ganun din. My walk thru bago i-turn over sa iyo ang bahay or a condo that you are buying. It is just that things beyond anyone's control do happen so the walk thru gives you that protection. Delivery tme is based on your acceptance of the unit on turn-over date. So kung hindi mo tinanggap, its not considered delivered.

I am in the US too and gone through 10-20 walkthroughs in my life. You might see some imperfections and other small problems. Pero kung "andami pa nila dapat ayusin...cracked tiles..window locks...paint...bathroom drainage...leaks..", they were really not ready for inspection &/or the quality of work was subpar.

Ano pa kaya ang subpar na hinid visible sa inspection? I hope there are 5-10 yr. warranties on some inherent pieces of the property. Otherwise, lawsuit is in place...and both you and I know the outcome of that.

Developers, show some attitude and don't turn off current and future investors.

I am in the US too and gone through 10-20 walkthroughs in my life. You might see some imperfections and other small problems. Pero kung "andami pa nila dapat ayusin...cracked tiles..window locks...paint...bathroom drainage...leaks..", they were really not ready for inspection &/or the quality of work was subpar.

Ano pa kaya ang subpar na hinid visible sa inspection? I hope there are 5-10 yr. warranties on some inherent pieces of the property. Otherwise, lawsuit is in place...and both you and I know the outcome of that.

Developers, show some attitude and don't turn off current and future investors.

guys..just an update...my sister called up Empire East to re-schedule their next visit...i told her kse to go back there at the end of this month so as to give them ample time to fix all the problems. hopefully everything will be ok by then. i really hope that there are no hidden problems as what akaflores mentioned because they only give one year warranty on all the other fixtures from the date of acceptance.

sensya n kung may na-offend dito sa forum...it wasn't intended to turn off current and future investors but mainly to give them an idea of the real picture. Im certain that Empire East will do their part in fixing this kind of problems as soon as possible so as not to turn away other investors.

Peace!! :nocrook:

jenko hindi mo kasalanan. offended lang ako kasi just like you, i am also an investors of 2 condo preselling. Akala ko after many years of absence diyan sa pinas, nagbago na ang business climate/practice and they have learned to have pride on their work. this hope was my basis of investing there. Pareho pa rin pala ng dati.

let us just hope walang hidden problem. just always be on top of things like checking for cracking sounds and pipes, unusual stuffs and most especially, electrical stuff.

best of luck to all.

Jenko,

It's good that you are posting these experiences here. It might help the industry because the real estate market is also dictated by the demand for it. If investors are turned off because of these problems then the developers and sellers will have to improve the quality of their buildings/units/facilities and the delivery of their service.

These walk-thru problems should be brought to the attention of the developers. Specially when their client and those invited for inspection are coming from overseas. It will be a great hassle and inconvinience if these developers sets up a "final" walk-thru on a "half-ass" (excuse my lingo)completed unit. These developers should be very sensitive to this issue if they want to sell their products here abroad.

AkaFlores - did you say you got another unit? I visited the last Robinson tour in SF and was told they will break ground on FAP this 4th quarter.

Hey Tony! Long time bro.

Oo nga, when we do our walkthrough sa fifth, sabay tayo. Always the power of many!!! But let us make sure when they call us, we make them aware we are expats and need the unit close to perfect, not "half-ass". Mayroon nga bang such a thing as half-ass :-) ?

ps. i bought a studio at parkview 2.

Sinabi mo, Gilbert. Ya sabay nga tayo. Saan yung Parkview? Sa Eastwood ba? Mukhang maganda rin as investment yung sa Pioneer. Around P1.5 lang ang 1 bdrm.

Sus! Magkakilala pala kayo. I agree the developers should be particularly sensitive to these concerns, especialy by expats who are their target market.

tsong,

easy lang sa pagbili, lalu na ang ganitong balita. Pero kung talagang gusto mo, i think the best investment to do is buy sa probinsya mo sa Pampanga. I think the move is going North.

well this is my first investment in a condo unit...and i am thinking of investing in another one if the my budget would permit me...pero cguro another developer nmn...or better yet..maybe i should just invest in a single detached unit pra srili ko tlga...or maybe just like what bong said...s province ko nlng s mindoro pra tahimik...by the beach! well..just a thought... :naughty:

anyway...hopefully by next visit e ok n lahat s unit ko. i'll update you guys...tnx!

"and i am thinking of investing in another one; if my budget would permit me" (correction lng po:D)

jenko, just don't accept your unit unless you see that everything has been fixed. remember, once you accept your unit, you will have to start paying the association dues and common light and power bills. so it is just fair that they fix everything first.

jenko, just don't accept your unit unless you see that everything has been fixed. remember, once you accept your unit, you will have to start paying the association dues and common light and power bills. so it is just fair that they fix everything first.


hi Carol since your an agent...i would just like to get your opinion or view on the project...i just want to get an agents view on this development?...so what do you think of it overall...the project/location/features..so whats your view?..etc...thanks :)

guys,

sensya n sa late reply..got busy with work. well the inspection of my unit turned out to be a bummer! why?? kse according to my sister..it wasn't ready yet and andami pa nila dapat ayusin...cracked tiles..window locks...paint...bathroom drainage...leaks..in short it's not what i expected it to be...engineer vibar of CGS told my sis that they will fix all the flaws in time for their next scheduled visit. d ko na muna post yung pics kse its not worth your while looking at it! maybe next time pag medyo presentable n yung unit. bout the amenities and the pool...no idea man! i'll ask my sis bout it next time i call her.


i hope your unit tunrs out ok and the probs get fixed on time...i know minsan mahirap pag wala ka dun to check the units for your self...minsan niniisip ko din yan bago mag invest...anyway be positive i know in due time it will turn out fine....do a constant check on it...its a serious matter :)

Thanks so much guys....m a li'l bit worried but with the help of this forum medyo ok nmn ako. this is actually my first investment in a condo unit so im really hoping that everything will turn out ok...it's really a serious matter..considering the fact that m not as lucky as some of you guys here..who can afford to invest in 2 or 3 condo units! :)

Thanks so much guys....m a li'l bit worried but with the help of this forum medyo ok nmn ako. this is actually my first investment in a condo unit so im really hoping that everything will turn out ok...it's really a serious matter..considering the fact that m not as lucky as some of you guys here..who can afford to invest in 2 or 3 condo units! :)

well im kinda in a condo-dillema too...though in a different kind of way..there is one thing im trying to find out kasi sa condo interest ko.

and it doesnt matter about how many condos jenko....atleast meron ka diba?,.. :) means the hard work is paying off... :) goodluck nalang po

hi Carol since your an agent...i would just like to get your opinion or view on the project...i just want to get an agents view on this development?...so what do you think of it overall...the project/location/features..so whats your view?..etc...thanks :)

The location of CGS is good; it is near EDSA and being in Mandaluyong, it is between the two Commercial Business Districts (CBDs), Ortigas and Makati. Units in CGS are quite small; i.e. a typical 2 br unit measures only 57.5 sq.m. The cost per sq.m. is not that high. It is a low-end condo complex typical of Empire East projects. For me, the best unit here would be Unit E of the top floor of the Fairfax #1 building. It is a corner unit, morning sun, view of the pool and Makati city.

The initial plan has 19 bulidings to be constructed inside the compound. Not sure how many units will be there in total. Once the compound reaches a high occupancy rate, then the amenities like the swimming pool can easily get crowded especially on weekends and during the summer season. I have seen this in other compounds where there are so many buildings inside. Amenities are only the swimming pool, changing rooms, clubhouse, garden, convenience shops. Not sure if the nursery school, squash court and fitness gym will materialize.

If there is only 1 carpark building, then you have to make sure that you get a space on the ground or the 2nd level. Otherwise, you may end up driving over a distance of 500 meters or more just to get in and out of the car park.

Personally, I will not consider buying here if I were to reside in that unit. Hope this helps...

The location of CGS is good; it is near EDSA and being in Mandaluyong, it is between the two Commercial Business Districts (CBDs), Ortigas and Makati. Units in CGS are quite small; i.e. a typical 2 br unit measures only 57.5 sq.m. The cost per sq.m. is not that high. It is a low-end condo complex typical of Empire East projects. For me, the best unit here would be Unit E of the top floor of the Fairfax #1 building. It is a corner unit, morning sun, view of the pool and Makati city.

The initial plan has 19 bulidings to be constructed inside the compound. Not sure how many units will be there in total. Once the compound reaches a high occupancy rate, then the amenities like the swimming pool can easily get crowded especially on weekends and during the summer season. I have seen this in other compounds where there are so many buildings inside. Amenities are only the swimming pool, changing rooms, clubhouse, garden, convenience shops. Not sure if the nursery school, squash court and fitness gym will materialize.

If there is only 1 carpark building, then you have to make sure that you get a space on the ground or the 2nd level. Otherwise, you may end up driving over a distance of 500 meters or more just to get in and out of the car park.

Personally, I will not consider buying here if I were to reside in that unit. Hope this helps...

now...this is a great morale booster!..i should have found this forum way back before i bought a unit at CGS. actually, what made me consider CGS was its location..in fact it was the reason why i bought a unit there...as what carol said it is situated between the 2 CBDs...at malapit pa sa mga transport terminals..like mrt, byaheng EDSA-Kalentong, at mga tricycle terminals! :laugh: for an ordinary guy like me...a low-end condo unit is just right..(and all the while i was thinking that i'm gonna be in a mid-class condo complex :) )..

but anyway...thanks for the info carol...its a good thing that an agent such as yourself can give us a real prospective of the whole scenario.

can you give me an agent's advice on where i can acquire a good, mid-class but affordable condo unit?(if there is such a thing as a mid-class condo complex? bka puro low-end at high-end lng kse!) thanks in advance!

Someguy,

My 2 cents:
- Familiarize yourself with Metro Manila if you are not. Then ask yourself, if you are home, where do you usually go and what do you usually do? That will give you an idea wher you would want to purchase your unit. Pricewise, kaunti lang naman ang difference ng Makati sa Q.C. for example, for preselling and especially for you buying with powerful Aussie money. You want to feel comfortable with your property and investment and not settle for second best. Kaya nga tayong kumakayod ng husto.
- Single detach unit is great kasi you own the entire property, land and house, and not be at the mercy of developer, plus no maintenance cost. Pero if you are expat, find a reliable person to watch/stay in your house, otherwise baka babuyin ng mga tao na alam na walang nakatira doon.
- You can expect monthly receipt of your payment, pero your expectation might be frustrating at times kasi they will not do it religiously. You have to call them and pukpukin sila to request them to fax you receipts. Also, it is not the sales agent that you deal with, pero go straight to developer's collection and accounts receivable department. I believe yours will be Megaworld at 6324213960. My Parkview is being handled by Mr. Ray Francisco and he is great person to talk too. I am sure he can help you in finding the person that does Cal. Square.

Don't be discouraged in the unit that you bought at CGS. I have a high end condo unit at Essensa and decided on buying a unit at CGS precisely because of the location and I believe that the price is good for what it has to offer. I know what I'm getting with the price that I paid. My unit is an E unit in the high floor with a view of the pool and makati skyline. It is nowhere near what I paid for my Essensa unit but there is no comparison simply because I paid a lot less at CGS. Good place to accomodate relatives from out of Manila instead of paying for a hotel room. Is there anyone here who can suggest another condo development that's in the P2.45 (current selling price) million range that is better than CGS? I did not pay P25 million for the CGS unit so I don't expect so much from it. I believe that it is a good buy from an investment point of view. If you want a better unit around the area and have the money, try the Grand Shang. Very nice but very pricey too. Megaworld has developments in the mid-high (5 - 10 million) range ie Bellagio that are very nice. If you have more than 20 million to spare, join us at Essensa. Again, don't get discouraged because we are getting what we paid for. Price should go up once development is completed. I still believe that you did good in buying your unit Jenko.

Is there anyone here who can suggest another condo development that's in the P2.45 (current selling price) million range that is better than CGS?

If you're interested, I can offer you some units at 2.45M that is better than CGS and ready for occupancy. With just a small difference, you can even have your parking slot. Some units might even cost less than 2.45M including the parking slot.

can you give me an agent's advice on where i can acquire a good, mid-class but affordable condo unit?(if there is such a thing as a mid-class condo complex? bka puro low-end at high-end lng kse!) thanks in advance!

Megaworld has developments in the mid-high (5 - 10 million) range ie Bellagio that are very nice.

As dudie has mentioned in his post, Bellagio is one of them.

thanks very much Carol for the opinion...also akaflores for the suggestions....my plan is to but a series a develoments "ofcourse one at a time" as an investment purpose...very useful...its opened my mind now..anyway dont be discourage jenko...be happy....not many people in Phils can afford condo...atleast pag balik mo your hard earned money and hard work has paid off...its will be fine..things will fall into place in due time..

I wonder why the developers of CGS called it "garden". Where's the garden when it's all a cluster of structures spaced no more than 10 meters apart from each other. I can also say that the said developers have deprived most of the CGS residents of natural air/ventilation, not to mention that they'd exposed them to possible fire catastrophe. Calling on the office of the Mayor of Mandaluyong.

:righton: PEACE Yo! Guys!! I live at CGS.. Actually, meron kaming nabili sa El Dorado 2 pero nxt year pa turn over nya accdg. to the Admin so we rented muna a unit at Anaheim 4. All I can say is... ryt now, i'm not yet contented with what I am seeing.. haha!! pero cguro pag natapos na lahat eh ok na! kasi wla pang masyadong pipol and ung mga amenities like pool, clubhouse etc. are not yet finished. sabi ihahabol daw ng summer pero matatapos na summer wala pa din.. pero sa security... D BEST!! GO CGS owners!!! :banana2: :banana: :drunk: :banana:Meron bang nakatira na sa CGS dito??

:righton: PEACE Yo! Guys!! I live at CGS.. Actually, meron kaming nabili sa El Dorado 2 pero nxt year pa turn over nya accdg. to the Admin so we rented muna a unit at Anaheim 4. All I can say is... ryt now, i'm not yet contented with what I am seeing.. haha!! pero cguro pag natapos na lahat eh ok na! kasi wla pang masyadong pipol and ung mga amenities like pool, clubhouse etc. are not yet finished. sabi ihahabol daw ng summer pero matatapos na summer wala pa din.. pero sa security... D BEST!! GO CGS owners!!! :banana2: :banana: :drunk: :banana:Meron bang nakatira na sa CGS dito??

How about the parking situation since ala pa yung carpark? What did they say about the carpark?

the first two floors of each clusters are designed for parking.. so kung nakabili ka sa ibaba ng unit mo, ndi ka na kelangan pmunta dun sa itatayo nilang 10 flooors na parking which is a little bit far. As of now, madami na ding pipol na may kotse. ung ibang mga walang parking slots, pwde magpark sa labas pero temporary lng ata. sa parking nga nmin laging may nagpapark nakakainis!
:gunz: meron ka din bang unit dun??

Ask ko lang sa mga condo owners here?..la lang kci do you guys get your recipts on a monthly basis? or quarterly?...sa payments? do they ring you...is it normal?...


...wala lang kasi i thought it was nice for goldland properties agents to call me here in sydney...i know its expansive in Phils for an international call...actually i emailed them but they decided they'll call me up here yo give me an orientation about my questions as im not content with email...at im not in Phils..so they rang me for 20mins...now.....they told me to ask all my concerns..and any info i'd like to have...plus they have set their agent in sydney is set to meet an give an orientation and answer my question....NOW I HAVE TO SAY THATS GOOD COSTUMER SERVICE...I havent seen other real-estate organisation do that to foriegn buyers...i was surprized and pleased to hear from them.

the first two floors of each clusters are designed for parking.. so kung nakabili ka sa ibaba ng unit mo, ndi ka na kelangan pmunta dun sa itatayo nilang 10 flooors na parking which is a little bit far. As of now, madami na ding pipol na may kotse. ung ibang mga walang parking slots, pwde magpark sa labas pero temporary lng ata. sa parking nga nmin laging may nagpapark nakakainis!
:gunz: meron ka din bang unit dun??

simplengTAO,

my unit is at Hennesy which is the parking building. Unfortunately, ala pa rin yata sa ground-breaking stage.

how is it living there right now? ok naman ba? how is it in terms of places to eat, by groceries, etc?

i live overseas so i'm not really up to date. when you have a chance, paki tanong naman kung kelan kamo nila gagawin yung parking building.

yup! ndi pa nila tinatayo ung Hennesy... before kc, sabi nila na sa year 2007 pa ung turn over nya.. so ndi kami kmuha dun. naghanap kami ng mas maaga which was El Dorado.. As of now, wala pang masyadong makikita sa loob especially the mentioned amenities on their brochures.. Meron nang mga spaces for retail shops located in and outside the community e meron nang tapos pero wala pang mga stores... Anaheim towers p lng ang fully operation ngaun pero ndi pa din tapos ung sa hallways... not yet painted. In terms of groceries etc.. 1 ride lng nman going to starmall / Shangrila / Megamall. kaya very convenient na din.. pero balita magtatayo daw ng supermarket sa loob ng CGS... If I have tym, i'll take pictures na lang for you to see..

I'm sure that as soon as the entire CGS has been completed, it will be more convenient. I hope they do good on the amenities kasi siguradong may magdedemanda sa kanila kapag di tinupad ang kanilang pangako sa atin. Simpleng tao, magkano ba ang prevailing rental fees sa CGS? Paano ba ang usapan sa rental agreement? Thanks

hey guys...just an update...our unit was turned over to us by Empire East last june 2...ok nmn kse all the problems that my sister pointed out were all fixed..malinis n rin dw ung unit. they told my sis that they will hand over the keys by next month so afterwards pwede n daw kmi mgpagawa dun. the engineer told her n unahin ung grills dun s utility area...which i thought e ksama s package nila!but nevertheless its ok lng...at least now mas ok n kse makikita n nmin ang pinupuntahan ng money nmin! i'll post the pics next time..di pa n-send ng sis ko e!

[QUOTE=simplengTAOActually, meron kaming nabili sa El Dorado 2 pero nxt year pa turn over nya accdg. to the Admin so we rented muna a unit at Anaheim 4. [/QUOTE]

man..how much ang rental ngyon s CGS?

1 elevator in each building? it seems not good for me.....

As of now, rental goes around 14 -16T... i don't know for the others kung mas mataas or mas mababa...

By the way, each cluster has 2 elevators... kaya ok na din.. at least madaling bumaba.. :)

Thank you for all the infos you are sharing to all CGS condo unit owners. My main reasons for buying this unit are pretty practical:
1) very close to everywhere you want to spend your money
2) value is just right for somebody who takes 2-3 weeks vacation,
3) close to the airport (for a quick get away from your inaanaks)
4) saves time to sh*t, shower and shave, drive for an hour or two and
5) a place to call mine in the heart of the metropolis.
I bought a 3br at Fairfax fronting the pool. Went home last March and seems I liked what I saw. Regrets that I did not tooks pictures. Anyone has new ones to share?

:rofl: :rofl: Any other CGS Fairfax owners?

Any 3br owners of CGS out there? I want to find out if I made the right decision of getting one. :)

hmmm...what do you think? are all units bi-level, sorry for asking. based on the framework, every floor seems to be have a loft level. seems like no other else bought 3br unit.

maybe they do not have that kind of an extended family thinking or maybe it is not pleasing to have an extra space. i liked the idea of having a 2nd level (since it was the 1st time i heard of a condo w/ one) when i bought the unit. it gives you a sense over privacy. for those who have 2 br, is it worth the size w/ the furnitures you added in? for upgrades, how much more is needed i.e. aircon, crown moldings appliances? just an estimate........
goin home in august '06 to recieve the unit. is there a very good place to buy or custom made furnitures?

Any 3br owners of CGS out there? I want to find out if I made the right decision of getting one. :)

People have different needs. If your 3BR unit fulfills your requirement, then you would have made the right choice. I have a 4BR unit, but not in CGS though...

I guess there's not a lot of 3 bedroom unit owners in this room. Gaano ba kalaki ang 3bedroom? Maraming puedeng bilhan ng furnitures around the area or contractors to add more finishing to ur unit. Im sure CGS office can recommend some to u.

hi guys, i just find this site useful since i also bought a unit in CGS, Daytona 3 6th floor. As far as i know, only those that were fronting the elevators have 3BR units. I haven't got any idea also on what was the status until i got hold of this forum..hehehe, thanks to you guys. As what they say, it depends on how you will utilize your place. most likely 3br units are a bit more spacious than the other one and besides it's comfort of being near the lift is somewhat relaxing hehehehe. does anybody has an idea regarding the garbage chute? did they include it on their construction? i hope since it's one of the neccessity in a high rise buildings....

so is daytona functioning now?....just asking

I guess there's not a lot of 3 bedroom unit owners in this room. Gaano ba kalaki ang 3bedroom? Maraming puedeng bilhan ng furnitures around the area or contractors to add more finishing to ur unit. Im sure CGS office can recommend some to u.

81 sqm ang laki w/ a cute nice offfice space for a 3rd room and a little larger living room sa baba. Will ask Ken Musngi (agent) site to shop. Does anyone knows him? I even did some window shopping @ Abenson's (SM outlet) and was told that they can deliver your new appliances for a nominal fee of 100-200 pesos depending wher u are at. Some info for some. :)

81 sqm ang laki w/ a cute nice offfice space for a 3rd room and a little larger living room sa baba. Will ask Ken Musngi (agent) site to shop. Does anyone knows him? I even did some window shopping @ Abenson's (SM outlet) and was told that they can deliver your new appliances for a nominal fee of 100-200 pesos depending wher u are at. Some info for some. :)

When you buy things from Abenson, see if you can buy them altogether. Approach the branch manager and bargain for a discount. You can get discounts, freebies and waiver of the delivery fees. This is what I do. I usually go to the one in the food court of Shangri-la.

Thanks Carol for the input, good information for someone who already have experienced it and still doin it. I thought that a nominal fee is just for transpo expenses and also tips for the delivery people (nice gesture ba since they will be bringing in large quantities of appliances). Incidentally, saan ang 4br unit mo? curiosity in asking?

Instead of paying the fee to Abenson, just give it directly to the delivery guys. They'll surely appreciate your gesture. Anyway, their warehouse is just in the area of Pioneer which is very close to CGS.

And don't forget to get the Abenson Card so that you'll earn points on your purchases.

:cheers: :eek2: : Does anyone has new pictures to share with about the clusters? Trying and lurking all over da net and cannot seem to find one. It would be nice to see from keys on hand to a fully furnished unit. Thanks in advance.....

Anyone knows what kind businesses that will be at the promenade?

...subway (sandwiches) is one and some cafe's i think...

Any of you guys currently living in CSG? Anong amenities na ang available?

Any of you guys currently living in CSG? Anong amenities na ang available?

i believe meron na nag turn over ng unit. go thru the thread. Unit owner ka rin ba?

...subway (sandwiches) is one and some cafe's i think...
sweet..... non fattening than our everyday food that consist of cholesterol and and sweets but very very good.
I am thinking of putting up a cafe style bistro. oks kaya doon???

....wazz up guys? any news on our invisible investment yet? hehehehe

sana magbigay naman ng update yung mga may units na naturn-over na. unit ko eh baka sa 2007 pa i-turn over. kumusta na ba ang contruction ng clubhouse & pool?

mine is on 2008. i'm on Hennessy.

anybody here who already moved in?

any pics of this project?

sana magbigay naman ng update yung mga may units na naturn-over na. unit ko eh baka sa 2007 pa i-turn over. kumusta na ba ang contruction ng clubhouse & pool?

hoping that my agent gives me an update on the construct this week. at sana pati pics. sabik na rin makita. summer 06 ang fairfax, ewan kung madedelay ito. wala bang umuwi at kumuha ng pics?

Did you guys buy a parking space?

If not, what are our options for parking?

4 me. parking is not really important coz nasa overseas ako and once in a while lang ang tambay sa pinas. da idea of having a pad where u can crash is better dan a parking space. with da cost of gas nowadays, MRT or share riding taxis is preferred. In japan dis is a common practice since tight na rin ang space sa pinas, we should follow suit. I think. With the proximity of malls and food establishments, we r set in the investment that we made. What do u think?
I saw an ad where some pics of construction. I saw the fronting of Libertad St. where the center is showing (for future dev't), seems all are upright na. I even saw my cluster which is Fairfax and it said that it's on the 10th flr na. Another pics is where the model house was at parking space yata. so full blast ang construction. hope this helps. :)

if u do need a parking space, 1st come 1st serve basis is what i was told by my agent w/in the compound. another option, rent a space.

Yeah it's a pretty nice location. so who'll use you're unit while you're away . Will you have it up for rent? I was thinking of that but worried about the renters messing up the place.

Hi Marites4,
it will be occupied by other overseas relations who wants to have a short vacation provided they buy me indigenous products. or I can have it leased for few weeks/6 months. About renters, u hav da option of using house property mgmt. have them rent ur unit w/ contracts speculating damages if thats da case may be, like in timeshare units, u r paying for the maintenance of the place while the users are also aware of this clause in the contract.
r u a CGS unit owner? where? pics? share naman...

Si jenko ang may unit na na-turn-over na. Sana he can post pics here para tayo na naghihintay for our units can have an idea of what we bought. Heard na ilan na lang ang available units at halos sold out na. Paano makakapasok sa area kung hindi pa na-turn-over ang unit? Puede bang makapasok ang hindi pa residents?

Hi Bignacio
Sorry I'm not a unit owner. California Garden was one of the projects we were looking at. But then we decided we would go with Soma. I was just curious how the project and unit turned out for those whose units were turnedover already.

Si jenko ang may unit na na-turn-over na. Sana he can post pics here para tayo na naghihintay for our units can have an idea of what we bought. Heard na ilan na lang ang available units at halos sold out na. Paano makakapasok sa area kung hindi pa na-turn-over ang unit? Puede bang makapasok ang hindi pa residents?

Sana nga me pics (thank you in advance jenko) I asked that question if i can see and feel the area last March, off limits pa daw pero if u know someone who is in anaheim cluster they can sponsor u to look around. off limits pa rin ang under construction area but at least u hav da feeling of how to live there. maybe jenko can help u out to go in. :)

...oo nga sana naman somebody should send a pic, there's one site that has pic of the model house when i see it, parang mababa masyado yong ceiling or baka sa pic lang, btw am a unit owner on Dayton 3, tapos na kaya yon?

were u not able to see the model? about 7'-7.5ft ceiling ang 2nd floor average i think para sa mga pinoy whose average ht is 5'5". what I understand is that Dayton and Carlton ay sabay (i think). Eldorado was being topped off last March, Fairfax was on the 10th as per simpleng tao (i think) which i have my unit to t/o in 2006. da proposed parking lot at the corner of calbayog and libertad is another cluster and the space fronting the pool is another cluster. so full blast ang gawa.......in laws of mine me mga unit din sa CGS...gaya gaya.....

were u not able to see the model? about 7'-7.5ft ceiling ang 2nd floor average i think para sa mga pinoy whose average ht is 5'5". what I understand is that Dayton and Carlton ay sabay (i think). Eldorado was being topped off last March, Fairfax was on the 10th as per simpleng tao (i think) which i have my unit to t/o in 2006. da proposed parking lot at the corner of calbayog and libertad is another cluster and the space fronting the pool is another cluster. so full blast ang gawa.......in laws of mine me mga unit din sa CGS...gaya gaya.....

The cluster fronting the pool is Glenhaven. That is the last dev't and last I heard in April eh nasa 4th flr na sila. Sabi sa '07 daw ang turnover nun. Sa Glenhaven 3 ang unit ko fronting the amenities and skyline at walang harang na building. Unit ko nasa 15th flr. Bukas na ang website ng empire east at may pic ng gate ng CGS. Ganda kaya good buy ang ating investment.

as i was told after easter, they will put up doon a corner space. what website did u went to? I was looking at the megaworld site at pareho pa rin. Fairfax fronting pool ang unit ko 3rd flr. if u r facing the gate, alin ang G-3? left or right...good timing sa pagkuha ng 15th flr. nothing was available when i got my unit. pero my view is da pool so good na rin considering feng shui water element.......daming reasons......

I think this is the one he's talking about.

http://www.empireeast.com/images/main2_condominiums.jpg

Tama yan dcdr. Dati under construction yung website ng empire east. May problema pa rin sa website and I hope maayos nila para meron namang access sa any updates ang mga owner like us na hindi pa na-turn over ang unit. Big, i-hit mo yung button ng empire east sa website ng megaworld. Bought my unit from a previous owner na nag-migrate outside Pinas kaya nakakuha ako ng prime unit. They bought the unit noon pang 2002. Ang unit ko is on the left side facing the pool.

abot tanaw pala tayo, mataas ka nga lang. will try to check and revisit that site. when i saw ur reply, i immediately went to dat site, daming kulang kaya i asked which website. ty sa info. hoping when things r settled, all blogger/owners can hav an eyeball party.

sorri but it is still u/c, all i see is the model condo clusters not the real thing. if u can, please verify the website and if there r real pics, copy and post. ty. eager to seethe latest.

sorri but it is still u/c, all i see is the model condo clusters not the real thing. if u can, please verify the website and if there r real pics, copy and post. ty. eager to seethe latest.

yung pic na pinost ni dcdr is the only pic na latest. nasa website siya ng empire east that u can find sa megaworld website. yung nasa bottom icon on the page.

Sana nga me pics (thank you in advance jenko) I asked that question if i can see and feel the area last March, off limits pa daw pero if u know someone who is in anaheim cluster they can sponsor u to look around. off limits pa rin ang under construction area but at least u hav da feeling of how to live there. maybe jenko can help u out to go in. :)

hi guys...its been a while since i visited this forum..i thought then kse that nobody's interested anymore in this thread...ehehehe...anyway just like you guys im also very anxious to see my unit...sad to say i still don't have the copies of the pics that my sister took..she tried to send it to me via email but due to her very slow dial-up connection...got frustrated and just have it printed...anyway as soon as i get hold of the photos i will surely publish it here...

dami ko n pala na-miss dito...it's good to know that dumadami na ang mga owners sa CGS..and judging from the front gate picture that dcdr posted..seems like a very nice place to live in huh...cool but subtle!

..thats nice jenko, will see how it looks like inside :)

yeah...any of you guys have an idea of how much would it cost for a consultation with an interior designer? kelangan ata e minimalist lang ang design for a typical 2BR unit...

^ @Olineil has some very nice designs that he showed before but he is based in Singapore.

as u have said, very minimal lang. the space is not that big since 2 floors ang set up. u do not need a lot of furnitures for it would look crowded, try to build up not sideways, bare essentials, the less the better. sa tate nga b4 u put a house on sale, get rid of the cluttered things and present it as simple as possible. make it airy for it will benefit u longer. i guess for spaces like this, ask anyone who have travelled and lived in japan, they make it nice and livable, very utilitarian.

comments????????

I'm sure Empire East has in house interior designers that you can avail of to do the interior finish of your house. Have you tried to ask them? Hindi maganda ang after sale customer servise ng empire east but you can email yung sales agent mo for help. One more thing, mahal ang mag-hire ng ID services sa Pinas. Maganda pa ang bumili na lang ng ID mags at design ur unit urself. Daming magagandang furniture stores sa Pinas

i think it would be best nga if i just design the unit myself...actually im starting to browse on some sites which can help me decide on what to do with my unit. besides..minimalist design is in right now...and as BIG has pointed out less is better and more livable. so instead of buying a flatscreen tv with huge tube...better buy a plasma tv instead...ehehehe :wink2: ! by the way..may IKEA na rin b sa manila?? or ano similar store sa 'tin??

Some home-design/interior-design magazines that I think would be of much help to you in designing your unit:

Metro Home & Entertaining: the best for me... their "Apartment Special" (Vol. 2 No.2) issue, PhP175, features some of the country's best condominium units, with several of them having minimalist designs. They also have a comprehensive shopping directory of home furnishing stores, furniture stores and the likes.
- ABS-CBN Publishing
- current issues=PhP 200, earlier issues=PhP175

My Home:
- Mega Magazine Publications
- PhP125

Real Living (be warned though that their designs are quite girly because it's targeted mainly for girls):
- Summit Magazines

i think it would be best nga if i just design the unit myself...actually im starting to browse on some sites which can help me decide on what to do with my unit. besides..minimalist design is in right now...and as BIG has pointed out less is better and more livable. so instead of buying a flatscreen tv with huge tube...better buy a plasma tv instead...ehehehe :wink2: ! by the way..may IKEA na rin b sa manila?? or ano similar store sa 'tin??

nice thinking! just wait till u get ur unit b4 u buy a plasma tv(prices will still go down), it would look good on ur wall. if possible nga, built in or recess speakers would also suffice. daming tiangge diyan tends to everything like what thomasian pointed out lalo na pag me happenings sa CCP complex(lalong mas mura). put another semi-gloss paint coating para mas madaling linisin then start putting mimimal furnishing. A/C unit is what i am interested in, centralized, split type or per room unit?

im just waiting for the photos of my unit..then i can work out what's the best design for it..i love watching movies and a home theater would definitely be included in my unit...khit wala ng ibang furnishings..ehehehe! i think only the living room and master's bedroom has boxtype A/C allocation...i dunno if you can install a split type A/C..maybe your agent can inquire on this. thanks thomasian for the info..im sure those mags will definitely be of help to me...gonna ask my sis to buy me a copy of those magazines..or if they have a website..i can just browse on it.

Ask your sister if she can digitalize the pictures, put it on a cd and send it via email or IM. menos gastos sa airmail heheheheh

hey guys, good news for me..for turn over na raw yong Daytona 3. since am still out of the country i will contact them when i get there frist week of november....take pic for posting hehehehe

i think it would be best nga if i just design the unit myself...actually im starting to browse on some sites which can help me decide on what to do with my unit. besides..minimalist design is in right now...and as BIG has pointed out less is better and more livable. so instead of buying a flatscreen tv with huge tube...better buy a plasma tv instead...ehehehe :wink2: ! by the way..may IKEA na rin b sa manila?? or ano similar store sa 'tin??
there is an ethan allen. they tend to be more classic and a little bit on the pricey side.

may ethan allen na sa pnas. o wow. marupok kasi ang ikea eh, unless u buy those expensive cabinet et all. i rather chose ethan allen. actually, when i was over in quiapo. i saw a design similar to ikea xcept they put it as a idea. pilipino 'talga ohhh.

ethan allen is in pioneer st, mandaluyong. ikea design will make your condo look cheap. you can get a lot of good ideas when the philippine school of interior design do their exhibit. they do this usually in november-december time; iba-ibang motif modern, zen, oriental, native, classical... madalas sa greenhills ito.

Some of us like the high end furnitures, some in the middle. I look at it as expense but not really an expense type. It also depends on how your taste is, the way you see if it will make you feel comfortable. I live abroad and visit Pinas every 2 years, w/ my lifestyle and travel commitments, I prefer to have my furnishings in the middle for the usage as not too much, not too less. It also depends on how big the space is....and if I furnish it w/ brand names, it will just have dust and cobwebs even if you put bedsheets over it. Humidity will be a factor to your furnishings. Antique muebles of the olden days look is stylish and forever ( as long as it fits your space ). What do you think?
where are the pics jenko!!!! Very nice ArarrzM39, this coming November huh, i bet your pics will be posted b4 jenko's!!!! lol :)

hey guys, i come accross with this site...take a look at the pics...

http://www.eproperty.philhostingserver.net/br-cgs/cgs_-floor_plan.html

Yes maganda ang Ethan Allen pero masyadong mahal naman yan. Kahit dito sa US eh namamahalan na ang mga kano sa EA. Di ko lang alam kung pareho ang presyo ng EA sa Pinas. Isang sofa minsan eh $2000 a piece. Mahal yata for a place na bakasyunan lang. I'd go for something na designed and made locally. Daming magagandang furnitures sa Pinas. At least the last time I was there which was 10 years ago, hehehe. Baka iba na nga ngayon.

yeah maganda nga ethan allen. medyo pricey nga but the quality is good too.
they probably source their furniture fr. pinas anyways. For me the price and place where the piece comes from doesn't matter as long as i like and it complements the look of the unit. You can find nice things at a bargain price too and nice things at expensive price. But for those who like Ethan Allen just know they have a store in Pinas.

if you want nice furniture at a low price, always keep your eye on the classifieds especially on garage sales in the villages like bel-air, urdaneta, etc. we've stumbled over a lot of good stuff through the years in this manner.

if you want nice furniture at a low price, always keep your eye on the classifieds especially on garage sales in the villages like bel-air, urdaneta, etc. we've stumbled over a lot of good stuff through the years in this manner.

Sa dinami dami ng class ads sa dyaryo you will have a big h'ache just to find one. punta ka ng isabela, pampanga, paete, this are places where you can get good quality muebles nakapag tour ka pa ng Pinas! direct sellers naman sila so just bring your trusty kalabaw carts and bring your bounty to your condo. How's that for business w/ pleasure??
:)

May chismis na may problem sa water sa CGS, any comments. Bought a unit in Eldorado

cguro ung news na un eh dahil kakaturn over lng ng unit nila.. Hindi pa perfect ang setup.. kasi as was observed sa tower namin at Anaheim, ok nman ung water supply.. Cyempre pagbagong gawa meron pang mga problems na nakikita. before nga, the whole day walang water kc nasira ung tank sa taas.

Pero actually, we bought a unit at El Dorado.. baka magkapitbahay tau china!!

thanks simpleng tao. Nasa El dorado 2 ako. Sana they can really handover el dorado third qtr of 2006

:runaway:

Curious lang,
me available pictures ba kayo ng site?
i've been asking people for pics kasi baka meron kayo.
nagtatanong lang......

???mmm???

actually, when i was over in quiapo. i saw a design similar to ikea xcept they put it as a idea. pilipino 'talga ohhh.

Ok to IKEA ---> IDEA from Quiapo. I think I'll patronize this one. ;)

yeah maganda nga ethan allen. medyo pricey nga but the quality is good too.
they probably source their furniture fr. pinas anyways. For me the price and place where the piece comes from doesn't matter as long as i like and it complements the look of the unit. You can find nice things at a bargain price too and nice things at expensive price. But for those who like Ethan Allen just know they have a store in Pinas.

kish at greenbelt has better furnitures. a bit pricey though but pieces are designed by movement 8 which has won numerous awards worldwide. plus, they have a frank o. gehry chair on display :D

IKEA.. i've seen signs sa MC Home Depot sa The fort.. meron yata don..

Kish - bit pricey indeed..


Ok to IKEA ---> IDEA from Quiapo. I think I'll patronize this one. ;)

Tanong lang, ang mga expensive furniture stores ba sa Pinas eh merong in house designer that has complimentary services if you buy your pieces with them? dito kasi sa US eh kasama ang ID service kung bibilhin mo and pieces sa kanila.

Dudie, tanong din, saan ka sa tate? di ko yata naexperience yun sa CA? anong tindahan at magulugod nga.........? :)

Dudie, tanong din, saan ka sa tate? di ko yata naexperience yun sa CA? anong tindahan at magulugod nga.........? :)

Di ako si Dudie but live in northern Cali. In the San Francisco bayarea, Ethan Allen, Home Depot Expo, Lowe's, Ikea and the high-end furniture/appliance centers in the Sanfo Design Center offer to design and layout your kitchen or living room for free as long as you buy the items from them. Hope this helps.

Tanong lang, ang mga expensive furniture stores ba sa Pinas eh merong in house designer that has complimentary services if you buy your pieces with them? dito kasi sa US eh kasama ang ID service kung bibilhin mo and pieces sa kanila.
Pwede ka namang magpunta sa mga design expo. get students who you like the design and they'll be cheaper rate. sometimes they'll do it for free and you just pay for the furnitures. Some of them are really creative so it beats doing it yourself unless you think you've really got an eye for it.

Make Designing Your Space Easier

Free Home Furnishing Consultation

Whether you're planning a major redecorating project or a small business remodel, IKEA understands that buying furniture is a big decision. That's why we offer this FREE Design Service to our customers.

( came from their internet site, IKEA USA)

My dad says Ikea are not that pricey. Why is it that when products of the like come to the Philippines, they become so heavy to the budget!

Ikea furniture is actually somewhere near the low-end. Kaya lang dahil sa colonial mentality ng karamihan eh tumataas ang price when Ikea items are imported and sold in the Philippines. Small Ikea home accessories cost twice as much pag binenta na sa retail shops.

There are many good furniture shops in Greenhills, MC Home Depot and Ortigas Home Depot. If you have the time, go to the provinces like Pampanga. Just give them a picture and the dimensions of what you want, like an Ethan Allen sleigh bed, and they'll make one for you. Maganda pa ang quality because it will be real wood. This is a much better alternative than going for Ikea products.

Nasa Manhattan (NYC) ako BigNacio and I had Ethan Allen did one of my bedrooms in my condo and the interior designer went to my condo and did a good job with it. As I said, the service probably was included with the price of the pieces but you can call Ethan Allen and they will tell you that assistance with interior design is complimentary. Several stores in CA ie as in SF will do the same thing as well. Medyo on the mid-high end side nga lang. Saan ka ba sa CA? If you live in one of the major cities you should not have any problems with that.

I do Dudie it is just that I am sort of a jack of all trades guy that when i want to alter the ID, I do it myselfas long as i have a guide to go with. it is a service where people who do not have the time and sort of concept that can avail of this service. IKEA is good but for me I prefer the antique muebles which will go weel to the spaces in the condo. makabayan ang dating.....

I hope somebody post some pictures. I'm really excited to see it even though I won't get my unit until 2008.

Tumutulo na ang layaw ko sa kaaantay........ PLeaaaassssssee post some pictures!!!!!

...hehehe wait till i get home this first week of november....

ArarrzM39 ...hehehe wait till i get home this first week of november....

i tot dat someone was to ask her sister to take piks ng condos. til naw alaws pa rin......
nakagawa na nga ako ng sup ala birds nest dahil sa laway ko sa kahihintay.
i liked to go home and do it myself kaya lang it is a waste of chance to have a longer vacation when I take one next august when i pick up da keys. please naman.... piks pls....
joke lang.....hehehehehehe gusto mo, gawa kita birds nest soup????? :fiddle:

...marami na raw nakatira sabi nong kakilala kong taga munisipyo ng mandaluyong...tanong ko nga kong okay naman, sabi okay naman daw hehehe...at para kahit paano ma quinch ang thirst mo here is one site with some pics...hehehe

http://www.eproperty.philhostingserver.net/br-cgs/cgs_-floor_plan.html

...marami na raw nakatira sabi nong kakilala kong taga munisipyo ng mandaluyong...tanong ko nga kong okay naman, sabi okay naman daw hehehe...at para kahit paano ma quinch ang thirst mo here is one site with some pics...hehehe

http://www.eproperty.philhostingser...floor_plan.html

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:) it works fine here....

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Thank you for the pictures..... they work well for peeps who have not seen the insides of the model unit. Not that I am picky but what I was looking and waiting for are pictures of the present, what can be seen and up to what floors of what cluster they are building right now. Like the 2 last pics, if more can be shown, the peeps (who are wanting to see the progress to our investments where they do not have to go to the site) not only me can appreciate.
Nice work on your browsing capabilities...... For now my soup is half way cooked!!!!! A few more pics and we are set.......... Thanks again

ei guys...got the pics already...pano ba i-post un dito? sorry h...BIG hope your soup's done.

:cheers1: if print out, scan first, save as then copy and paste
if in memory card, download, drag and be happy. the laway brew is about
done......sa wakas!!!!!
:nuts: :nuts:

...2008 pa yata mai po post yon hehehee....

sorry guys...just can't post it here ayaw gumana ng copy paste e...i have saved it in my wife's yahoo photo acct..so if you want you can just email me personally and i'll send you an invite to view the photos. to tell you honestly..i was a bit upset of what i saw in the pictures...here's my email add: jenkoph@hotmail.com...para dun sa mga endi naniniwala...i really don't give a S_ _ T!!! i don't have anything to prove to you! basta ako meron nko unit dun...hehehehe..PEACE!!!

Seems like jenko is a little bit disappointed with his unit. Dont worrry jenko, most condo units that are being sold at that price really takes quite a bit to bring it anywhere close to their model unit. I'm sure mapapaganda mo pa ang unit mo. Besides hintayin mo lang until lahat ng clusters eh ma-turn over and i'm sure you can easily make a good profit from it. Maganda ang location ng condo na ito so di ka mahihirapan i-resell.

jenko,

thanks for the pics.

will there be any more improvements before it is turned over to you?
i hope they improve the finish of the bathrooms and stairs.

jenko,

thanks for the pics.

will there be any more improvements before it is turned over to you?
i hope they improve the finish of the bathrooms and stairs.

i think the next improvement will be up to me coz the pics was taken during the turn over of my unit last june,sis ko ung nsa bckground at engr. ng CGS, im sure medyo nakkafrustrate itsura kse bukod sa mrami pa tlgang dpat ayusin mukang maliit sya, anywy sna mabawi nlang sa interior design.

Jenko,
Salamat sa mga pics. Mukhang marami pa ngang gawin for the finishing. I guess that's how megaworld was able to offer the porperty at a lower price. Bakit nakalabas sa kisami ang mga tubo? I hope there's a way para matakpan yung mga yun. Medyo malaki pa rin ang magagastos para maging kamukha ng kanilang model unit. Have you started doing the finishing on your unit jenko?

Anong floor ba ang unit mo jenko? Kailan mo nabili ito? Do you mind telling us kung magkano ang pagkabili mo?

jenko, can you send me da pics @ bing91911@yahoo.com. was trying to send you da request pero ayaw tanggapin.
ty. or if ever, dudie can u send me da pics?.... ty...
BIGnacio

dapat kung hindi ayos hindi nya pinirmahan yung acknowledgement sa turnover.. dapat inaayos nila yun kung ang sabi sa contract eh finished.. dapat ayos ang paint, walang bako bakong walls, etc. not unless rough ang nakalagay sa turnover..

i guess da sister didi not kno about the fine prints or other info to recieve a unit.
pwede pa naman cgurong ihabol. i have to c da pics 1st.

mahirap kasi.. once you accepted it.. wala nang habol yun..

so dapat kahit small things.. like door knobs, cabinet handles, tiles sa CR, flush, etc... dapat talaga may checklist before you accept the unit..

guys...my sister did a thorough inspection of the unit before she signed the acceptance form..of course with our consent..if you will notice from the pics..some of it were taken last May and the rest was a month after that..kse nga madami p dapat ayusin sa unit nung May like cracked tiles, bathroom leaks and paint..i guess that's how a 2.3M condo unit looks like nowadays...we bought the unit last may '04 burbank cluster 2nd flr...that's why the view from our window wasn't exactly that appealing to the eyes...bout the pipes hanging from the ceiling...the eng'r of CGS told my sis that ganon daw tlga un...if i want to have it concealed ako n ang bahala sa gastos..so definitely malaki pa ang kelangan na money for it to come close to its model unit..so i will have to set my mind that the total value of my unit is 3M!!! i really don't like the looks of the T&B..and the paint color!

wait..... i do not kno kung ano ang gusto ninyo sa mga unit ninyo. my wife is agreeing that the finish is very disappointing, an interior decorator can do the magic in your liking. change the doorknobs, cover the pipes, install cabinets in the kitchen & bedrooms, put a shower door or curtain so that water will not be everywhere, flooring looks okay if not, floor wax or mop it glo, paint the walls with a color of your likings( 4 coats na) skeleton ang unit so expect to dress it up. lagyan mo ng window curtains or blinds, madaling gawin yon. depends on how long you are to stay sa pinas you can change it in a very short time. cguro have your sis get a contractor or those 4th year college students who wants to do thesis for graduation (mura lang yon o kaya libre kung kilala mo pa) and make it happen 2 weeks prior arriving sa pinas or while the unit is just right there left alone, paayos mo na ang dapat itago like the pipes. positive thinking lang yan. i no that 2br is small kaya 3br ang kinuha ko. i am also expecting 200k to dress up da unit. comments? ty pala sa pictures.

konting dagdag pa.... a lot of sale items in your present homes are available and you can bring it back or send via balikbayan boxes. i have 2 boxes to fill in with sale items that I can be use in the unit. go to garage sales, even my old door lock set and small appliances that are still very useful pwede na yon. i can still use my old blender or coffee maker, no one will make pansin of them as long as you have the amenities that will make your life easier. still usable pots and pans are fine, Pinoy tayo di tayo masyadong maluho sa buhay. appliances, this is where you can splurge a bit. TV!!!! plasma on the wall. positive thinking lang yan... if worst comes to worst, there are condo unit that offers everything included as long as you can shell out a lot more money.....

jenko

can u send the the pictures in this e-mail add dhoyax2001@yahoo.com. I'm in the process to purchase 1 unit at fairfox. i really appreciate if you can send it so that i have an idea wat it look like when it done.

thanks.

thanks for sharing the pix tol.

mukhang mahirap itago ang mga exposed pipe sa toilet at mukhang maliit ang mga bedroom.....isip isip muna.

http://photobucket.com/albums/c248/gregadriano/th_CGS13SEP05.jpg
THIS WAS TAKEN ON 13SEP05. GLENHAVEN I

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HERE'S ANOTHER ONE TAKEN FROM MRT STATION AT SHAW BLVD.

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HERE IS A BIGGER PICTURE.

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HERE'S THE MODEL OF 'CGS'.

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ANOTHER GLENHAVEN I TAKEN FROM THE OTHER SIDE. PICTURE IS POINTING TOWARDS WEST.

HIRAP PALA MAGPOST NG PICTURES. THANKS TO YOU TYRONNE.

@gorio, thanks sa pics. masasanay ka rin mag-post ng pics. sa una lan yan. :)

@Gorio - Thanks

Tama ba itong list na 'to? Kasi parang kulang dahil wala yung Glenhaven.
Ilang towers ba total ng CGS? saka yung Glenhaven ilang towers?
May iba pa 'bang kulang aside from Glenhaven?

+California Garden Square - Anaheim Tower I, Mandaluyong City
+California Garden Square - Anaheim Tower II, Mandaluyong City
+California Garden Square - Anaheim Tower III, Mandaluyong City
+California Garden Square - Anaheim Tower IV, Mandaluyong City
+California Garden Square - Burbank Tower I, Mandaluyong City
+California Garden Square - Burbank Tower II, Mandaluyong City
+California Garden Square - Burbank Tower III, Mandaluyong City
+California Garden Square - Carlton Tower I, Mandaluyong City
+California Garden Square - Carlton Tower II, Mandaluyong City
+California Garden Square - Carlton Tower III, Mandaluyong City
+California Garden Square - Dayton Tower I, Mandaluyong City
+California Garden Square - Dayton Tower II, Mandaluyong Ciy
+California Garden Square - Dayton Tower III, Mandaluyong City
+California Garden Square - Fairfax Tower I, Mandaluyong City
+California Garden Square - Fairfax Tower II, Mandaluyong City
+California Garden Square - Fairfax Tower III, Mandaluyong City
+California Garden Square - El Dorado Tower I, Mandaluyong City
+California Garden Square - El Dorado Tower II, Mandaluyong City
+California Garden Square - El Dorado Tower III, Mandaluyong City

ei guys, here is the promised pic for my unit in daytona 3, it's a center unit 3 bedrooms (1 master and 2 small rooms) but there's still lot to do like enclosing those pipes, i even argued with them that's it's their responsibility but since there a lot of owners who accept it as it is then nothing i could do but to sigh. the homeowners contribution is around 34 pesos per sq. m. and since mine is 81 sq. m roughly 2700+ per month...whoaaaaa.

unit bathroom sa masters bedroom...

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...sa living room

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...the stairs

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...the living room (with my wife and auntie)

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...the master bedroom (with my daughter and cousins)

http://ararromale37.blogs.friendster.com/photos/my_condo/p1100155.JPG

...the kitchen

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..the amenities building

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...the pool

http://ararromale37.blogs.friendster.com/photos/my_condo/p1100158.JPG

..the looks of daytona 3 tower where my unit is...

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..anaheim towers

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..the main gate from inside

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..the looks at inside

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sorry guys... to tell you honestly..i was a bit upset of what i saw in the pictures...dun sa mga endi naniniwala...i really don't give a S_ _ T!!! i don't have anything to prove to you! basta ako meron nko unit dun...hehehehe..PEACE!!!finally, i've decided to go ahead and purchase a 1bdrm unit at 'JOYA'. i went to my officemate's unit at 'MANANSALA' and i was so impressed that i immediately went to the office and inquire. now i'm a proud owner. i think they did a really fantastic job at manansala so i hope joya is better. just want to share this with you all. i was lucky to get a top floor unit. ( 43 ) facing west. initially i wanted east orientation but now that i saw the views, i'm happy with what i have. i already purchase a unit at california garden square but after seeing manansala, i wish i never did. anyone interested?Jenko and Gorio,
After seeing the pics, I can understand why many buyers/investors such as yourself are quite disappointed with the delivered product. For the price (ilang million din ito), I expected more. I can't believe the exposed plumbing/sewer pipes. Di man lang nila tinakpan ang mga ito. For Gorio it's probably even worse after checking out Rockwell's Manansala and ending up purchasing a unit in Joya. Iba talaga yung level of finish and quality when comparing the two developments but then again iba rin naman yung price point nilang dalawa. There is a vast difference in price so mas pang masa yung dating ng California Garden Square at medyo elitista naman yung dating ng Manansala/Joya.

i can't see the pics.. puro X lang

HIRAP PALA MAGPOST NG PICTURES. THANKS TO YOU TYRONNE.
you're welcome. and thanks, too, for the photos :)

to each its own......kung me extra money ka, go for the expensive condos that are available in the market. uuwi ka at bakasyon nga sa Pinas, titirhan mo ba ng a very long time? usually you only have 1 month vacation (max) when u live overseas. do you stay in one place when ur on vacation? if u r staying 4 good, then high end condos is 4 u as long as u have enuf resources to cover your expenses. kung ikaw ay si Juan and u r working somewhere and vacation plans are to see the richness of the Philippines, a simple condo will do for you coz you will only need it store your various goods to bring back and a space to unwind after a long trip. practical lang kasi ako. kaya TO EACH ITS OWN. pagagandahin ko na lang sa halip na bumili ako ng mas mahal o kaya kung talagang retirement ang usapan, bahay na bato na malapit sa kalikasan sa halip na matchbox sa gitna ng kaguluhan... make sense di ba??? any comments?????

di ko rin makita ang pictures. layaw tulo uli!!!!!!!!

to each its own......kung me extra money ka, go for the expensive condos that are available in the market. uuwi ka at bakasyon nga sa Pinas, titirhan mo ba ng a very long time? usually you only have 1 month vacation (max) when u live overseas. do you stay in one place when ur on vacation? if u r staying 4 good, then high end condos is 4 u as long as u have enuf resources to cover your expenses. kung ikaw ay si Juan and u r working somewhere and vacation plans are to see the richness of the Philippines, a simple condo will do for you coz you will only need it store your various goods to bring back and a space to unwind after a long trip. practical lang kasi ako. kaya TO EACH ITS OWN. pagagandahin ko na lang sa halip na bumili ako ng mas mahal o kaya kung talagang retirement ang usapan, bahay na bato na malapit sa kalikasan sa halip na matchbox sa gitna ng kaguluhan... make sense di ba??? any comments?????

di ko rin makita ang pictures. layaw tulo uli!!!!!!!!

BIGnacio,

I don't think having pipes covered is asking too much. This is just basic and should be expected to an inexpensive condo as well. With the pipes and the finishing, I'm disappointed in my investment. It should at least look decent.

Medyo nagiging busy ang message board na ito. I'm sure there's always better condos compared to CGS but let us compare apples and apples and not apples & oranges. The condos at Rockwell cannot compare with that at CGS. Their new dev't which is One Rockwell is very nice but it is about P9 M for a one bedroom 2-level (Z loft) 70 sqm. That is 4x the cost of a unit at CGS. If you want a high-end condo and can afford it, then CGS is certainly not for you. I saw the pipes that are exposed and when my unit is ready to be delivered to me, I will try to see if I can make them do something about it. I hope that this is not going to be the case with Glenhaven 3 coz that's probably the last condo that will be turned over. What we can do no now is to email Empire East and complain about it so that hopefully they can do something about it. You can always contest anything in the condo that is not acceptable to you upon delivery but if you accept it as it is, there's nothing much you can do to get them to change anything. I have not seen their model unit but it is always good to compare the one you have with the model unit. I appreciate all the pics pero yung kay Arrarrz ay hindi nag-loload. Baka naman puedeng email mo sa akin: buddynyc@hotmail.com. Salamat

Is CGS supposed to be a mass housing project?

kahit sa high end condos may ganyan din.. yung unit nang friend ko sa boni ridge.. exposed din ang pipes , aircon ducts don sa maid's quarter.. palabas sa service area..


BIGnacio,

I don't think having pipes covered is asking too much. This is just basic and should be expected to an inexpensive condo as well. With the pipes and the finishing, I'm disappointed in my investment. It should at least look decent.

BIGnacio,

I don't think having pipes covered is asking too much. This is just basic and should be expected to an inexpensive condo as well. With the pipes and the finishing, I'm disappointed in my investment. It should at least look decent.

u r right, basic as it is, one way or another u wil still make it to look better and the atmosphere of it will be the essence of what u hav. don't be disappointed w/ ur investment, think of it as a tool to make things better because from here on all u need to do is update or upgrade.

an example if u can indulge to my thinking,
what do u do when u see the plumbings/pipes under ur sink? u cover it up with cabinets.......
what do u do when u take a shower and u splash water all over the bathroom?
shower curtain or shower doors........
ArarrzM39, please email the pictures to me @ bing91911@yahoo.com. pareho tayong me 3 br. did not get the chance to see it pa.... patuloy ang pakikibaka ng pagtulo ng laway ko!!!!!!!

Is CGS supposed to be a mass housing project?

cgs like ga tower have been constructed as more 'affordable' condos. during the pre-selling stage, cgs was even cheaper than ga tower. thus, you can say that both are like mass housing projects.

BIGnacio,

I don't think having pipes covered is asking too much. This is just basic and should be expected to an inexpensive condo as well. With the pipes and the finishing, I'm disappointed in my investment. It should at least look decent.

dcdr76,

this really depends on what the developers have promised the buyers. false ceilings to cover the pipes are not always included. this is usual in low cost developments. in high-end condos, the maid's quarters and the storage areas usually have exposed pipes as well.

the problem that the buyers face is that they expect something close to the model unit. unfortunately, majority of the sales agents do not care to explain to the buyers many things. additionally, many of the sales agents themselves have never acquired or lived in a condo and do not know many things. they are not in a position to put themselves in the shoes of the buyer and thus are unable to explain many things.

usually sa mga model units.. they will have one that will be bare.. and will show the buyers how the units will be delivered to you..

wala bang model units tong CGS?? di ba kayo pinakitaan nang bare unit that will show how the units will be turnover?

dcdr76,

this really depends on what the developers have promised the buyers. false ceilings to cover the pipes are not always included. this is usual in low cost developments. in high-end condos, the maid's quarters and the storage areas usually have exposed pipes as well.

the problem that the buyers face is that they expect something close to the model unit. unfortunately, majority of the sales agents do not care to explain to the buyers many things. additionally, many of the sales agents themselves have never acquired or lived in a condo and do not know many things. they are not in a position to put themselves in the shoes of the buyer and thus are unable to explain many things.

usually sa mga model units.. they will have one that will be bare.. and will show the buyers how the units will be delivered to you..

wala bang model units tong CGS?? di ba kayo pinakitaan nang bare unit that will show how the units will be turnover?

no such thing as a bare model unit...
during pre-selling, they will show you a fully dressed-up/furnished unit. a bare unit will be shown only once construction of the building has reached a stage when they are able to show some of the actual/bare units to the prospective buyers.

i see.. sa GA Tower kasi. may bare model unit sila.. so kita mo na how the unit will be turned over..

sa Boni Ridge din.. may bare model unit..

no such thing as a bare model unit...
during pre-selling, they will show you a fully dressed-up/furnished unit. a bare unit will be shown only once construction of the building has reached a stage when they are able to show some of the actual/bare units to the prospective buyers.

dcdr76,

this really depends on what the developers have promised the buyers. false ceilings to cover the pipes are not always included. this is usual in low cost developments. in high-end condos, the maid's quarters and the storage areas usually have exposed pipes as well.

the problem that the buyers face is that they expect something close to the model unit. unfortunately, majority of the sales agents do not care to explain to the buyers many things. additionally, many of the sales agents themselves have never acquired or lived in a condo and do not know many things. they are not in a position to put themselves in the shoes of the buyer and thus are unable to explain many things.

Carol,

Thanks for the reply.

I could be fine with the hanging pipes. But with regards to the finishing of the bathroom, it was very unsatisfactory. It doesn't even look new.

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I saw the bathroom tiles and it looks like the grout is not at par. All of this can be prevented before the turnover of keys. Lesson learned......... about the pipes on the bathroom, hmmmm i guess it can be left as it is, we cannot have it all.

still can not see the pictures in your link..

....hehehehe can't see pa rin ba? ibalibag nyo na yang pc nyo at pupulutin ko sa baba para i upgrade...hehehehe, well if you don't like it...dressed it up and sell problema ba yon and then buy a new one and sell again...lumalaki profit nyo, lumalaki rin ang investment nyo, pag milliones na kinita nyo...bili kayo dyan sa may corinthian ridge yong sa may fault line...hehehehe mura lang don pramis hehehehe

....hehehehe can't see pa rin ba? ibalibag nyo na yang pc nyo at pupulutin ko sa baba para i upgrade...hehehehe, well if you don't like it...dressed it up and sell problema ba yon and then buy a new one and sell again...lumalaki profit nyo, lumalaki rin ang investment nyo, pag milliones na kinita nyo...bili kayo dyan sa may corinthian ridge yong sa may fault line...hehehehe mura lang don pramis hehehehe

ArrazM39,

This forum removes the pictures. I tried uploading recently and it removed it.

Can you send it to me through email? I'll PM you my address.

Thanks.

hehehehehehe.
Is there anyone who has a contact at the CGS office or Megaworld and ask an Engineer or any reps who can join the discussion so that this is not a one way street???? I think it will be more eye opener for those who still need questions to be answered. We have to look at it as a whole unit not as a space occupier....just an idea.........
i see some pics second batch still not showing.....

i saw some of the pics that ArrazM39 posted...sad to say its just like my unit only a bit larger in space(sympre 3BR e) but the finished is really disappointing...maybe BIG's suggestion is ok bout having a representative of Empire East joining this thread...maybe he/she can shed some light on our disappointments!! be it a high-end condo or a mass housing project...gnon pa din un...the money we invested in it came from our hard work and sacrifices(well at least this applies to me)...kya dapat lng na i-settle natin lahat ng mga complains natin with our developer...but as in my case..i already accepted the unit(well my sis did accept it for me and she never told me bout the exposed pipes!!hay..) so as i said before...malaking gastos pa din to upgrade my unit.

yes!!! jenko has sort of a "light at the end of the tunnel" thing. it is not gonna be that much of a hassle to upgrade the unit unless si Imelda M.ang ititira mo....hehehehe joking only..... for the finishing, like i said b4 u arrive sa PI maybe 2 weeks prior, find a contratista (ask ur sis 2 find 1), send money for construction materials like mouldings, pako, paint brushes and about 3 to 4 gallons of semi gloss paint ( color of ur liking) then paayos mo. by the time u arrive, patapos na and if u see that it still needs something else, u r der to fix it while the cabinets or fixtures are not installed yet. then install whatever u need ( ref, plasma tv, bermuda grass, chandelier, merry go round, dining set, bedroom showcase w/ the promo girls! and u r set to have a nice space in this crazy world of CGS!!!!! ayos ba?????? any reps of CGS around?????? hoy magsalita kayooooooo........

i can see the pictures now.. thanks..

i can't believe they had those pipes exposed sa bathroom/toilet.. mukhang mataas pa naman ang ceiling.. bakit hindi nila nilagyan nang cover? or another ceiling?

i can see the pictures now.. thanks..

i can't believe they had those pipes exposed sa bathroom/toilet.. mukhang mataas pa naman ang ceiling.. bakit hindi nila nilagyan nang cover? or another ceiling?

i figure the height of the ceiling is about 7-8 ft. put false ceiling then it will look uglier at mapupuna pa lalo saying no space in the bathroom. oks lang yon
pwedeng exercise bar for pull ups.hehehehe....... lagyan na lang kaya ng graffitti to remind u of mga sinehan sa recto :nuts:

or color it black.. medyo retro pa ang dating.. black ceiling.. tapos black din yung pipes..

sounds good to me......

My only concern is once this building is fully occupied these pipes are going to make some weird noises especially at night. :ohno:








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imagine if they leak and you are sitting on the toilet.. lol..

My only concern is once this building is fully occupied these pipes are going to make some weird noises especially at night. :ohno:








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not only noise but sometimes there's a leak............

i still think that you can put a ceiling there (just a little bit above the window).

gawin nalang sampayan..........cute pa di ba?

Just put a ceiling and don't forget to place insulation in it to absorb noise.

tsaka kung di lalagyan nang ceiling.. paano ang ilaw saan ilalagay? so talagang for finishing pa yan nang buyer..

ANo ba naman yan parang wharehouse ang dateng. 3 million is a lot of money too ,couldn't they have done something about those pipes. Pag tatakpan mo naman ng cabinet masyadong mahaba. Ok naman siya kailangan lang finishing touches and interior decorating. Kaya nga lang yung ceiing medyo low. Can anyone please confirm the height of the ceiling in California GArden Square? thanks

gawin nalang sampayan..........cute pa di ba?

meron bang hanger na kasya sa pipes na yon?????

:bash: My only concern is once this building is fully occupied these pipes are going to make some weird noises especially at night. :ohno:


the pipes above corresponds to the fixtures below. the left side is the shower drain; the bigger one in the middle is the water closet ( toilet bowl ); and the very right one is the sink drain, meaning all the 3bdrm units will have exactly the same pipes in their bathroom ceiling... yuk





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...mag rally tayo sa Megaworld hehehehe, one more thing is the location of the kitchen...ni walang provision for exhaust..paano kong mag prito ng tuyo eh di mausok pasok sa living room yare, amoy usok ng tuyo sa living room..hehehehe

kailangan mo nang range hood.. yung nag a absorb nang amoy and usok.. kahit walang exhaust..

A good friend of my mom has had the experience of living in two Megaworld develpments: 8 Wack Wack Road and One Beverly Place. In the former, the unit owner above hers was complaining of leaking pipes. For the latter, her son got stuck inside the elevator for what seemed an eternity after it bogged down. So there.

How about the new Megaworld developments in Eastwood? Marami din bang problema.

As a whole, I think Megaworld has been spreading themselves too thinly; a lot of projects but little in actual quality control. Sure their developments get done but quality wise... And there are quite a number of peeps who share in this view.

....hayyyy, sa tra la la na lang kaya ako manirahan hehehehee....puedeng gawing pahingahan na lang yand CGS na yan....puede kayang ipasok yan as condotel?

Ang dami namang nega comments dito. I know na medyo disgusted yung mga owners when their unit was turned over bare. Its up to you to complete the finishing kasi di naman sinabing finished unit ang ibibigay sa atin. I hope merong magbigay sa atin ng comment from an owner na nakatira na doon and to get their feedback. Mas maganda kasing makuha ang feedback at kung paanong mapapaganda ang finishing from someone na nakatira na doon. hirap namang maniwala sa mga sabi-sabi from peeps who are not owners. Madaling magbigay ng negative comments lalo na kung wala ka namang milyong ininvest doon. At kung kaming mga owners decide na ayaw namin, there is always the secondary market na ibenta ang unit natin. I think most of the people here na bumili will use their condo as a second home kung nagbabakasyon sa Pinas kesa pupunta pa sa hotel. Sa mga hindi owners, hinay hinay lang ang pamimintas. If you have P10M, buy a unit at One Rockwell. Yan maganda talaga and I hope wala ng mapintas diyan.

Here here Dudie! Outstanding !!!! How ever you defend such an endevour, peeps will still find something to say negative about it. No one can be blamed or .........maybe someone can be blamed. Suggestive comments are better than castigating ones. Have fun........ someone said they will use it as a second home, true I am one of them and i see a place to stay at when I am on vacation of even family can use or or still better, have it as a timeshare unit. daming ways to be positive... Most of us are already in the 40s going 50s and looking for reasons to avail of a place or a unit to stay at, I do not want to burden my kin folks when I visit, I want the feeling of like going to Fiji or Tokyo or even Paris, as a traveler. I am no saint nor sinner but correct me if I am wrong.
Now those peeps who are now leaving in the units, please say something or even the reps of CGS. Thank you talaga sa pictures that was posted. Can u imagine the thrill of this peeps who just saw it? wow........... pictures can really express al lot of things.
True to what Dudie said, One Rockwell!!!! go to that place as long as you have the other millions they are asking you at the end of the every 10th month ( I think). no one is stopping you naman eh......peace.

...mag rally tayo sa Megaworld hehehehe, one more thing is the location of the kitchen...ni walang provision for exhaust..paano kong mag prito ng tuyo eh di mausok pasok sa living room yare, amoy usok ng tuyo sa living room..hehehehe
Use air freshener!!! Pinoy tayo and we are used to smell tuyo and dried pusit tapos samahan mo ng itlog, suka't bawang paminta, hay sarap!!!! the kitchen is right nexst to the utiliy space for the washer and dryer then bintana for venting. Range hood can be used or blower if needed.
as a vacationer, daming kainan sa labas even pagbaba mo ng unit mo me chibugan place na, kahit na magpunta ka sa kanto me lugawan at pancitan. or if u r burgis ng kaunti, maraming sossy na place sa mandaluyong, lalo na sa loob!!!! hehehehe
Ty nga pala uli sa pictures.

Ang dami namang nega comments dito. I know na medyo disgusted yung mga owners when their unit was turned over bare. Its up to you to complete the finishing kasi di naman sinabing finished unit ang ibibigay sa atin. I hope merong magbigay sa atin ng comment from an owner na nakatira na doon and to get their feedback. Mas maganda kasing makuha ang feedback at kung paanong mapapaganda ang finishing from someone na nakatira na doon. hirap namang maniwala sa mga sabi-sabi from peeps who are not owners. Madaling magbigay ng negative comments lalo na kung wala ka namang milyong ininvest doon. At kung kaming mga owners decide na ayaw namin, there is always the secondary market na ibenta ang unit natin. I think most of the people here na bumili will use their condo as a second home kung nagbabakasyon sa Pinas kesa pupunta pa sa hotel. Sa mga hindi owners, hinay hinay lang ang pamimintas. If you have P10M, buy a unit at One Rockwell. Yan maganda talaga and I hope wala ng mapintas diyan.
Hindi naman pinipintasas, kumbaga constructive comments lang. Tinutulungan nga yung mga unit owners eh ang pinipintasan yung developer dahel malake den halaga ng 3 million diba. Anyway sana pag me naka fully furnished and finished yung unit nila mag post ule ng picture , then you can tell the before and after look.