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Awesome aerial pics of Serendra!

Hi Guys! Does anyone know how many floors Two Serendra - Encino has? And are they still on scheduled to be turned-over this October? Thanks!

Hi Guys! Does anyone know how many floors Two Serendra - Encino has? And are they still on scheduled to be turned-over this October? Thanks!

OPPs, did in fact research the word Encino and missed the spanish translation for Evergreen, nevertheless, it does remind me of a San Fernando Valley suburbia....

Encino is the name of a tree. Serendra buildings, except maybe for the towers at one serendra, are named after trees.

It would serve you well do a bit more research before you make put downs on where we live.

:ohno:

if you're proud of your unit in icon, don't do it on the expense of other developments...doon ka na lang sa thread mo :nuts:


OPPs, did in fact research the word Encino and missed the spanish translation for Evergreen, nevertheless, it does remind me of a San Fernando Valley suburbia....

Hi Guys! Does anyone know how many floors Two Serendra - Encino has? And are they still on scheduled to be turned-over this October? Thanks!

Hi, yes. That's the turnover schedule.

Encino at Two Serendra is a 25-Storey bldg. No 4th nor 13th floor though, so its like 23 levels.

hi guys, newbie here.
i just reserved a unit with parking slot at red oak last month.
my agent already asked me to give pdc payable to Serendra Inc.
should it be payable to alveo land instead?
also, what should i expect upon issuing pdc? (provisionary receipts, etc)
appreciate all info and advice :)

@ Leechtat: Thanks for the info

^^ depending on the unit allocation, PDC's are payable to Serendra, Inc. or DBP Trust acct no.

you can expect provisional receipts for all of them or a copy of all the checks received by your broker/agent and the the pdc's transmittal copy.

invoice are sent to you per quarter.

after downpayment, you can expect the contract to sell to be mailed to your home/office address ideally within 20-30days.

This one-bedroom is currently available for sale also.

Encino at Two Serendra Corner Garden Unit: http://www.scribd.com/doc/35637776/Encino-at-TwoSerendra-Unit105E-Garden-Unit-For-Sale

Hi guys. Does anyone know when to expect a walkthrough for units in two serendra's encino section? we're on the 12th floor. And are there any reopened units for one serendra?

thanks very much leechtat!
just wanted to make sure hard-earned money goes to the right place :)

@RonnieR, would you know if East Tower has topped off? Thanks.

@stanleyfg

the East Tower has topped off as scheduled :)

Topping-off of Serendra East Tower is this Monday, Aug. 23, 2010... dapat last Aug. 18 but it was cancelled...

^^ By the looks of it, I thought it was already topped off. Thanks for the info.

I need some input guys, I am cooking up some Rent To Own terms for some clients. See below?

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^^ Is this already ok return for seller? Thanks for any future input.

^^^
is the P7.5M the current value of the unit?
if so, how much do you think would it sell for 10 years from now? if it would sell for at least P9.4M ten years from now, would the owner even go through with this scheme (when he can keep using the unit for 10 years and still sell it later)?

suppose the owner sells now for P7.5M, don't you think he can get a better return on his money elsewhere?

^^^
is the P7.5M the current value of the unit?
if so, how much do you think would it sell for 10 years from now? if it would sell for at least P9.4M ten years from now, would the owner even go through with this scheme (when he can keep using the unit for 10 years and still sell it later)?

suppose the owner sells now for P7.5M, don't you think he can get a better return on his money elsewhere?

^^ Thanks for the response. Much appreciated.

No. Its lower. 6.8M is the selling price, with some profit already.

Agree. cash is king. yet there is a good return also. the win-win situation of the seller is if the lessor/buyer forfeits the 10-yr contract, in this way all payments made are considered rentals.

RPT, association dues are also paid by lessee/buyer for the duration of the contract. So lessor/seller receives rental income without responsibility of rpt for 10yrs.

Though the lessee/buyer shall have the option of paying the whole balance after 3 years.

edit: client also is based abroad

^^ By the looks of it, I thought it was already topped off. Thanks for the info.

well, yes matagal na natapos yung bldg hanggang roof deck, bukas lang nila icecelebrate ang official topping off ceremony... :D

Hello Friends!

Any unit owner who's renting out his/her 3-BR furnished unit at Two Serendra? I have another client for this. Let me know!

TY!

Cynch

P.S. Please e-mail at cynchyap@realestatemovers.com and realtor_manila@yahoo.com. TY!

East tower at One Serendra from McKinley Parkway Market! Market!

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Hi all, I just got back from a month-long vacation in the Philippines, and I stayed at my Serendra two unit. Overall, the experience was great. Alveo was cooperative when it came to repairs. Although I'm not really a big fan of the hallway, I grew used to the design of my unit. I especially liked the view from my balcony; I could see the Aston and other buildings being built. The Serendra Admin and Alveo were very professional when attending to all my issues regarding my unit. The workers were courteous, but I feel that the amount of security guards around the premises was overwhelming...it seemed that they were at every corner of Serendra. haha

I'm more than happy about the location of my condo; my daughter and wife love shopping at Bonifacio high Street, and we all can have a nice meal at the various restaurants at Serendra Piazza and High Street. I also liked the fact that grocery shopping is not a problem since, Market Market is just across the street and the Market employees help you carry your groceries back to your condo. I can't find that kind of service anywhere. It's also 15 minutes away from Greenbelt, near clubs like Encore at The Fort, and close to C-5 and the airport.

Most of all, what I really like about Serendra is that I can take a nice walk in the early morning around The Fort, and have a tasty breakfast at Conti's. They have great pastries. I see a lot of joggers and bikers around the area as well, since it's a perfect place to jog as it's less crowded.

However, although Serendra Two is regarded to be subpar when compared with other condominium communities, I feel that the lush greenery around the premises is unique, and much nicer than a lot of landscaping I see around condos in Manila. I know Serendra One is nice, but I feel that Serendra Two is definitely more bang for your buck.

hi chubs...sent you a pm to join our egroup...

Hi all, I just got back from a month-long vacation in the Philippines, and I stayed at my Serendra two unit. Overall, the experience was great. Alveo was cooperative when it came to repairs. Although I'm not really a big fan of the hallway, I grew used to the design of my unit. I especially liked the view from my balcony; I could see the Aston and other buildings being built. The Serendra Admin and Alveo were very professional when attending to all my issues regarding my unit. The workers were courteous, but I feel that the amount of security guards around the premises was overwhelming...it seemed that they were at every corner of Serendra. haha

I'm more than happy about the location of my condo; my daughter and wife love shopping at Bonifacio high Street, and we all can have a nice meal at the various restaurants at Serendra Piazza and High Street. I also liked the fact that grocery shopping is not a problem since, Market Market is just across the street and the Market employees help you carry your groceries back to your condo. I can't find that kind of service anywhere. It's also 15 minutes away from Greenbelt, near clubs like Encore at The Fort, and close to C-5 and the airport.

Most of all, what I really like about Serendra is that I can take a nice walk in the early morning around The Fort, and have a tasty breakfast at Conti's. They have great pastries. I see a lot of joggers and bikers around the area as well, since it's a perfect place to jog as it's less crowded.

However, although Serendra Two is regarded to be subpar when compared with other condominium communities, I feel that the lush greenery around the premises is unique, and much nicer than a lot of landscaping I see around condos in Manila. I know Serendra One is nice, but I feel that Serendra Two is definitely more bang for your buck.

hi chubs...sent you a pm to join our egroup...
Done! Thanks Stanley.

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bERLIN hOTEL BY aYALA, ANY news?

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OMG. tagal na namin tong hinahantay na dumating sa MNL. you have a showroom?

Hi Leechat,

Is it safe to give a copy of "Condo Title" to an agent/broker for purpose of buyer trying to sell his unit. I heard of horror stories in the Phililppines that they can fake the Title and the owner end up losing their land/house or who knows condo too.

@leechtat: great knowledge of the AYALA Projects.. do you know what is the project on the corner of 11th ave and 28th st. the area where the Bonifacio High street Parking used to be. thanks.::)

^^ Thanks. That is the Audi showroom. I think we have a thread for that...

See below VV


Primest office spaces to rise in BGC (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=570956&publicationSubCategoryId=76)
(The Philippine Star) Updated April 30, 2010 12:00 AM

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MANILA, Philippines - Benefiting from the migration out of Makati of office locators, Bonifacio Global City continues to be the top choice of companies seeking newer building and more conducive work environments, according to industry studies.

According to Sheila Lobien, associate director of Jones Lang LaSalle Leechiu, office rents in Bonifacio Global City rose by 10 percent since 2009 indicating keen demand for spaces in the emerging business area favored by companies that also consider location as a factor for employee retention. While rents in general are forecasted to significantly rise in all business districts by mid-2010, increase in the new Taguig business hub are expected to be more significant due to the limited inventory of Bonifacio office spaces.

In 2010, four new buildings including W Office, which is adjacent to Bonifacio High Street, are expected to be taken up quickly, observes Lobien. W Office, for instance, is set for completion in August 2010 but she has been receiving inquiries about the project since the start of the year. W Office is being marketed exclusively by Jones Lang LaSalle Leechiu and is distinguished by its proximity to the retail and dining options of High Street.

“Multinational and BPO companies are not only attracted by the newer, more efficient buildings coming up in Bonifacio, they are also looking for locations that will help increase employee retention,” explains Lobien.

A favored lunch and after-hours destination of employees throughout the Bonifacio area is Bonifacio High Street, a shady pedestrian boulevard flanked by dining and shopping choices on either side and envisioned to connect the Eastern and Western portion of the city. The linear mall is set for expansion in the near future.

The five-story W Office has been designed to blend with the contemporary lines of Bonifacio High Street. Francis Wee, executive vice president of W Landholdings, Inc., owner and developer of the project. He foresees that retailers would be keenly interested in the ground and mezzanine floors of the buildings because it is just across the street from Bonifacio High Street. He added that the upper floors are suited to multinationals and large companies that need large floor plates to maximize efficiency.

W Office’s location close to Bonifacio High Street limit its height to five stories, which may prove to be advantageous to companies that put a premium on security. “We hope to attract one or two companies that will take up two or three floors each,” discloses Wee “and will appreciate sharing a building with only one or two other tenants.”

The building’s high visibility location prompted W Offices executives to engage Miami-based architectural design firm Arquitectonica. The company’s design brief describes the building’s distinctive façade as a traditional grid which has been reconstructed into two interlocking forms. Lobien comments: “It’s a minimalist design that nevertheless communicates great dynamism.”

W Office will further be distinguished by its green roof. The grid design extends to the rooftop and forms a trellis that provides some cover. During the day, the trellis and its surrounding greens will help to cool down the building, says Gavino Tan of Esteban Y. Tan and Associates, the architect on record of the building. He adds that W Office will make use of a new planting medium that will require a lower volume of soil on the roof garden where functions can be held.

From the roofdeck, say W Offices Inc. executives, visitors as well as tenants of the building will easily catch the new dynamism being offered by the Bonifacio High Street location.

^^ Thanks. That is the Audi showroom. I think we have a thread for that...

See below VV

Thanks much leechtat, all The while I thought it will be a High rise building. If its Arquitectonica design then it must be sustainable.
:cheers:

Thanks much leechtat, all The while I thought it will be a High rise building. If its Arquitectonica design then it must be sustainable.
:cheers:

I am glad first of all it is not a high rise since I will still have the view of the BGC and Makati skyline from my unit in Serendra and it was designed by Arquitectonica. :)

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Nice sofas! How much does one of these fetch?

Nice sofas! How much does one of these fetch?

100-500k. they are all imported from italy. mechanism and all...

is it safe for a high rise like aston to have verandas?
seems scary especially if there are kids in the unit

^^ parang ito...

(delicate video)

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Greetings sscer's!

Any of you selling their two bedroom unit at two serendra? Preference is facing the amenity or Garden, C / D towers. PM me i need two units for two different clients.

Thanks so much :)

thanks for the link superboy - nakakatakot naman un
does anyone know the height of the veranda in S2 high rise section?
and is it possible for me to extend it up higher?
i'm just worry about my kid who might climb those steel bars

railings in serendra are very high. I'm 5'10... the railings in our unit are up to my chest. i dont think you can extend it higher because nobody is allowed to modify any part of the exterior

thanks for the link superboy - nakakatakot naman un
does anyone know the height of the veranda in S2 high rise section?
and is it possible for me to extend it up higher?
i'm just worry about my kid who might climb those steel bars

I have the same worry about balconies... maybe you could keep the door to the balcony locked.

FOR SALE ONE SERENDRA

Unit 1206c

86 sqm, with one parking slot

10m pesos best price non-negotiable.

email me at serendralet@gmail.com or contact 0927-914-2149.

sent you an email tafftrader :)

I have the same worry about balconies... maybe you could keep the door to the balcony locked.

or maybe, you can stall tempered glass balcony which is higher than the balcony. that way, you wont alter the appearance of the building.

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grear idea for my new condo, pls pm me where is the showroom and where to see more product/catalog?

or maybe, you can stall tempered glass balcony which is higher than the balcony. that way, you wont alter the appearance of the building.

Yes thats a good idea, i had thought of that also, do you think you would get permission to do that? or maybe best not to ask anyone :)

Check this out guys. I'm advertising this for a very selfish reason. I'd like to see it succeed so we'd have a salcedo market style fair near serendra every weekend :)

Besides, Anton and Rache are good neighbors who helped build the One Serendra community.


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Hey guys add this up in my list of requirements:

Urgent! three bedroom for lease at One Serendra, 150 sqms+, better if facing garden/ pool, Php 150k per month.


pm me if you have one. thank you very much!

Hi there!

I was wondering if anyone received a turn-over notice for their Serendra Two Section E unit? I thought it was supposed to be handed over this month but I haven't gotten any e-mail or letter from Alveo. Does anyone has the number or contact person in Alveo that handles inquiries about this matter? I would appreciate any assistance or information provided. Thanks a lot!

3 bed unit for lease. Available November 5.

Please check here for additional details:

http://www.serendrarentals.com/three-bed-penthouse.html

Also, the 1 bed unit here is for sale at 10m. Only 116k per sqm:

http://www.serendrarentals.com/one-bed-apartment.html

PM me if your interested.

Try this person's e-mail: santos.jona@alveoland.com.ph . Additional contact information: JONA D. SANTOS, Customer Relations Unit, ALVEO LAND CORP., 2/F B7 & B8 Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, 1634 Taguig City
T: 632.849.0019, F: 632.8561539, W: www.alveoland.com.ph . Good Luck! You should have gotten a letter from alveo probably several months ago, informing your contact if not her.


Hi there!

I was wondering if anyone received a turn-over notice for their Serendra Two Section E unit? I thought it was supposed to be handed over this month but I haven't gotten any e-mail or letter from Alveo. Does anyone has the number or contact person in Alveo that handles inquiries about this matter? I would appreciate any assistance or information provided. Thanks a lot!

This is what happened to me, my email to admin:

Dear xxxxx,

I arrived at Serendra today to discover that two cars were not only parked in my parking slot but also had stickers! I found out that these cars belong to Mr. xxxx of xxxx.

Can you please email me all details you have pertaining to the sticker application. I'd like to find out how this happened. Clearly, there is something very wrong with your sticker issuance system for someone who has absoutely no right to avail of my parking slot to aquire a sticker! I'd like to know when it was issued and who signed off on it and whether there was a contract of lease involved.

Please monitor all of my parking slots on a daily basis in future. Slots xxxx, xxxx, xxxx. I will be asking my good friend and resident, xxxxxx, to do spot checks from time to time.

I very much look forward to your response.

xxx

This is a no no. Issuing parking slots to persons who doesnt own it. doesnt make sense. Hope its just a technical problem, i.e. computer database mix up

I'm still looking into it but early indications are showing that it is something more sinister. It's almost(but not as bad) like going to your apartment and finding someone else living there!

You should be entitled to "rental fees" from the time the stickers were issued. This is very surprising for a " Serendra" development !!!





TO ALL UNIT OWNERS!!!!! PLEASE BE WARNED!!! BIG FAILINGS IN SERENDRA ADMIN SYSTEM RE: PARKING SLOT STICKER ISSUANCE. I AM A NON-RESIDENT OWNER OF TWO UNITS. I COME TO SERENDRA ONCE A MONTH. PLEASE READ MY EMAIL TO ADMIN.........

Dear xxxxx,

I arrived at Serendra today to discover that two cars were not only parked in my parking slot but also had stickers! I found out that these cars belong to Mr. xxxx of xxxx. I would love to hear from him personally how he came to avail of stickers for my parking slot and whether it involved a financial transaction.

Can you please email me all details you have pertaining to the sticker application. I'd like to find out how this happened. Clearly, there is something very wrong with your sticker issuance system for someone who has absoutely no right to avail of my parking slot to aquire a sticker! I'd like to know when it was issued and who signed off on it and whether there was a contract of lease involved.

Please monitor all of my parking slots on a daily basis in future. Slots xxxx, xxxx, xxxx. I will be asking my good friend and resident, xxxxxx, to do spot checks from time to time.

I very much look forward to your response.

Aled Morris.

P.S. Please consult with me directly in future if anyone applies for stickers for my parking slots - xxxx, xxxx, xxxx. Only allow stickers after my approval and signature no matter who these people claim to be.

Basically, my tenant was sub-leasing the parking space. Admin informed me they have "no control" if tenants do this!!!!

^^ Is this the same tenant as your 1-bedroom sir aled?

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Taken yesterday from Seibu. Petaluma and W grp bldg rising at BHS. East Tower at One Serendra seen with the PE Scaffolding net.

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Aled, you are a member of the neighbors egroup. You know who the officers are. You have a direct line to them through the egroup. You could have raised your issue there instead of at this public forum.

When you leased the unit, you rented out the appurtenant parking space as well. The unit owner cedes his rights to the unit and for the use of one serendra amenities to the lessee for the duration of the lease agreement.

However subleasing (and other commercial activities) is not allowed at one serendra, and there are options available to you for legal or condo corp action against your former tenant if you make a formal complaint against him. The choice of tenant to lease the unit to was yours, and it was a poor one.

Nevertheless the officers/council members are aware of this.

As far as the Egroup goes, I tried using it before with little success. I can't even remember how to login since I gave up on it a long time ago. I have no idea who the council members are, that's why I was asking?

My point is - how can admin issue stickers to any Tom, Dick and Harry without informing the unit owner. Surely, each sticker application should be signed by the unit owner. Just trying to make things better Superman II. Hopefully, me raising the issue here will result in some action.

There is no log-in required for a yahoo egroup, mail is sent automatically to your email address. Press reply and your email to the egroup is sent.

I'm not going to argue with you. Suffice it to say that your complaint has reached board level, and action on preventing commercial activities at one serendra are underway pending review by legal counsel.

I am not receieving any emails from the egroup.

I hope the sticker issuance system is changed to prevent this happening again.

I would also like to advise property specialists who do business at one serendra that you are not allowed to use the gym, pool, and other one serendra amenities unless you are actually living in the unit.

This is also most specially true for ALP property specialists. ALP company policy disallow this according to the frenchman (if you're ALP you know who he is)

^^ Whoa! That ALP agent scoop is shocking. What was the guy thinking?! :nuts:

Section D??

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Hi everyone,

Can anyone recommend a good interior decorator or contractor with a reasonable rate to do some work for a new unit at Serendra 2-E? Preferably someone that had previously done a project at Serendra 2 and familiar with the system over there.

Many thanks!

Is there a unit owner here who is selling his/her One Serendra 1-BR (RFO) condo unit?

Please text me at +63918-9120138 or e-mail me at: cynchyap@realestatemovers.com.

Thank you!

Cynch

im also selling my 4rth floor 1br unit, reason for selling i am interested with the new unit of megaworld in venetion pm me if interested

I sent you a PM. Is this a One Serendra 1-BR unit? TY!

Anyone selling their One Serendra 2-BR unit? Preferrably Sections D or E. If you have one (even in other sections), please e-mail me. TY!

Can somebody assist me with short term accomodation Serendra from 31 December up to 9 January 2011. Can be a studio, 1 or 2 bedroom. Thanks

^^ that's prohibited in serendra... minimum rent is 1 month

Interesting. So if a unit owner wants to rent out their unit on a short term basis it would not be allowed? Is this a common to rule other condo developments in the metro?

Interesting. So if a unit owner wants to rent out their unit on a short term basis it would not be allowed? Is this a common to rule other condo developments in the metro?

Yeah i am asking myself the same question. But it's OK I have found some accomodation at serendra allready. Thanks

Short Term / Daily / Weekly Renters are not welcome in One Serendra. The master deed with restrictions is specific against using residential units for commercial purposes.

You will need a residents ID to enter One Serendra. When our RFID system in place, you wont even be able to operate the elevators without a residents ID. A picture associated with the residents RFID will be displayed at the guards computer screen whenever you enter one serendra. You will be apprehended if you use another persons ID.

There are other condos that are available for daily renters. i suggest you go to these "friendlier" condos instead.

^^ re that thing in the master deeds... robinsons has that too in some of their projects

Short Term / Daily / Weekly Renters are not welcome in One Serendra. The master deed with restrictions is specific against using residential units for commercial purposes.

How do they define short term (less than 1 year)?
Does that mean the unit owners would not be able to rent out their condo unit even if its for 1 year lease?

That is a very important detail for potential investors to know if they intend to rent out their condo units. Great feature for people who really want super exclusivity.

i think short term for them is less than 1 month... or 3 months... not sure...

^^ or weekly or daily...

^^ or weekly or daily...

Short term means less than 6 months...I think. 1 year lease is okay.
It's for the residents security. We don't want anybody to just going in & out of Serendra like a hotel!:ohno:

If they want weekly or daily, they should go to a service apartments or hotels.

^^ That's rightful... For the price of serendra, it should be as the exclusive as possible.

some unit owners who invested in serendra to serve this demand are now unloading...

Thats a very good rule..i think all condos should implement it.

If all the condos would do this then the hot condo real estate we are enjoying would have not happened. I would imagine that there is a significant amount of investors bought condos for investment purposes. Plus, It was is a good sales pitch for some agents. I think its a great idea especially if the condo buyer really wants exclusivity and privacy.

Sometimes it is just hard to imagine that you already paid millions for the property and yet you are restricted to what you can do. I guess that is one of the the few negatives in buying a condo.


^^ That's rightful... For the price of serendra, it should be as the exclusive as possible.

some unit owners who invested in serendra to serve this demand are now unloading...

What do you mean by owners to serve this demand are now unloading? Some condo owners were not aware of this restriction?

--

I'm glad I didn't buy here.

I'm glad I didn't buy here.

It's not for exclusivity...we're talking about security here!
Don't you want that for your family?
Like what I said, you can rent your unit out for at least 1 year.
If you didn't buy here, I think you're missing out on the convenience
of the place...
Serendra has got everything that you can possibly want...they're
all around it!!! :)

I'm glad I didn't buy here.


if you were planning on making one serendra a condotel, I'm also glad you aren't my neighbor.

^^ That's rightful... For the price of serendra, it should be as the exclusive as possible.

some unit owners who invested in serendra to serve this demand are now unloading...

condotels are marketed as such during the pre-selling stage.

condotels have built in infrastructure enhancements like separate entrances for the "public" areas open to short term tenants.

i have been assured by ALI that Serendra was not conceived as a condotel development.

if there is any owner who had been told by their realtors that that is possible, please inform building admin and we will have that realtor/agent banned from serendra.

The policy of APMC Leasing (an ayala land subsidiary) is 6 months shortest lease.

JP, Steven, I hope you are not offering less than 6 months lease periods for one serendra rentals.

sorry.. i've never been affiliated with any one serendra property..

if you were planning on making one serendra a condotel, I'm also glad you aren't my neighbor.


Yep, almost bought a resale a couple of years ago. However, the Singapore style public housing design turned me off.

Apparently, your anti-condotel provisions aren't working too well. I know at least 5 units for rent at Serendra One and Two and have rented from them in the past few years.

...
What do you mean by owners to serve this demand are now unloading? Some condo owners were not aware of this restriction?

well, before, agents who sold bulk units to client provided such business proposals. as there are no "price plaza" style condo in the area... though they will be building hotels beside BHS, so this demand will be served eventually, and foreigners who preferred short stays in serendra could go there instead.

It's not for exclusivity...we're talking about security here!
Serendra has got everything that you can possibly want...they're
all around it!!! :)


^^ agree. as serendra is a mega-development, such restrictions must be in place. 1 year lease is perfect. the owners who do short term lease prefer such due to higher rental. say if for a yr a 1bed is only 35k/mos, a monthly could be as much as 45k.

....
The policy of APMC Leasing (an ayala land subsidiary) is 6 months shortest lease.

JP, Steven, I hope you are not offering less than 6 months lease periods for one serendra rentals.

^^ no i don't. i concentrate on pre-sell and reselling. but my clients units i handle their rentals for 1 yr or more..

--

Serendra still is the most valuable piece of real estate in BGC. Note that BHS is directly connected to serendra via the piazza, SM high-end mall at mckinley parkway lot will benefit the serendra residents as well as the upgrading of market! market! In terms of value appreciation, no property in BGC resold better.

-- Merry Christmas!

It's not for exclusivity...we're talking about security here!
Don't you want that for your family?
Like what I said, you can rent your unit out for at least 1 year.
If you didn't buy here, I think you're missing out on the convenience
of the place...
Serendra has got everything that you can possibly want...they're
all around it!!! :)


I agree with this if you are the end user.
If you buy condo units for investment (rental / resale later on) this is not for you.

There are other condos in BGC that could easily be an alternative. Lots of condos near the Manila Golf course - great view and very quiet. Less traffic and people around the area. What about those G&W condos only 8 units per floor. Maybe RLC projects could probably get 2 - 1 bedroom units for 1 bedroom in One Serendra. Plus, you don't have to pay higher monthly dues. With the Burgos Circle / Bonifacio Stopover near the area there is really no need to go to Bonifcafio High Street for restaurants and coffee shops.

In the end there are so many good condos in the BGC area to choose from just invest in one that fits your needs.

Serendra still is the most valuable piece of real estate in BGC. Note that BHS is directly connected to serendra via the piazza, SM high-end mall at mckinley parkway lot will benefit the serendra residents as well as the upgrading of market! market! In terms of value appreciation, no property in BGC resold better.

-- Merry Christmas!

That is great! (in general) The higher Serendra appreciates the higher BGC property goes. It will pull the values of the other condos in the area. I would imagine those G&W condos would give Serendra a good run for value appreciation. Those condos were really sold lower compared to the other condos in the BGC area. Now they have caught up with the prices of the other condos. 1-Bedroom condo at Sapphire Residences pre-sold at 2.5M-2.7M could be sold for 4.8M. Almost 80% appreciation. So lucky are the people who invested early in BGC.

aaaaannnyyy wwaaaayy... merry christmas everyone!!!!

The best thing about Serendra is that it is a resort/garden type development with plenty of open space yet it is situated in a CBD (or future one anyway). It looks like a very relaxing place to live and ideal for families, especially with younger children.
I agree about the exterior design looking cheap but it has grown on me, i can appreciate it much more now that you can see the way the towers increase in height. For the price though i think it could be better ( eg. how about cladding and hidden drainage pipes?)

Thats my opinion anyway, i dont live there.

If all the condos would do this then the hot condo real estate we are enjoying would have not happened. I would imagine that there is a significant amount of investors bought condos for investment purposes. Plus, It was is a good sales pitch for some agents. I think its a great idea especially if the condo buyer really wants exclusivity and privacy.

Sometimes it is just hard to imagine that you already paid millions for the property and yet you are restricted to what you can do. I guess that is one of the the few negatives in buying a condo.




What do you mean by owners to serve this demand are now unloading? Some condo owners were not aware of this restriction?

Yes maybe, but i'm guessing most investors rent out long term (6 months +) so can't imagine it would make a huge difference.

Yes maybe, but i'm guessing most investors rent out long term (6 months +) so can't imagine it would make a huge difference.


I hope that is true that lots of investors rent out for long term. Less competition for me, Short term rent has been an excellent niche. :)

Yeah, i am very much happy with my investment with g&w (blue sapphire res). you should see how g&w delivered its project. For my floor, we are only
7 unit owners and I got the burgos circle as my view from my floor to ceiling windows. Also I had the option to finish my unit myself and I am happy how it turned out. :cheers:
I agree with this if you are the end user.
If you buy condo units for investment (rental / resale later on) this is not for you.

There are other condos in BGC that could easily be an alternative. Lots of condos near the Manila Golf course - great view and very quiet. Less traffic and people around the area. What about those G&W condos only 8 units per floor. Maybe RLC projects could probably get 2 - 1 bedroom units for 1 bedroom in One Serendra. Plus, you don't have to pay higher monthly dues. With the Burgos Circle / Bonifacio Stopover near the area there is really no need to go to Bonifcafio High Street for restaurants and coffee shops.

In the end there are so many good condos in the BGC area to choose from just invest in one that fits your needs.

The best thing about Serendra is that it is a resort/garden type development with plenty of open space yet it is situated in a CBD (or future one anyway). It looks like a very relaxing place to live and ideal for families, especially with younger children.
I agree about the exterior design looking cheap but it has grown on me, i can appreciate it much more now that you can see the way the towers increase in height. For the price though i think it could be better ( eg. how about cladding and hidden drainage pipes?)

Thats my opinion anyway, i dont live there.

Good points! The cheap looking exterior was what stopped from buying there a year ago. I like the look of the towers though. The midrises look like low budget housing to me. Once the towers are built though won't Serendra get noisy? The towers will add 40% more residents at least.

I was thinking of buying a couple of studios at Park Terraces to run them as service apartment until I read this.

whatever they say about serendra, it has a character in it's own right in bgc......other condo developments in the area all looked the same..

Yep, almost bought a resale a couple of years ago. However, the Singapore style public housing design turned me off.

Apparently, your anti-condotel provisions aren't working too well. I know at least 5 units for rent at Serendra One and Two and have rented from them in the past few years.



August 10th, 2007, 03:40 PM

I put in an offer for a resale unit at One Serendra Section B. The seller is still thinking about it. If anybody know or have a 1 bedroom unit for sale, PM me.

In 2007 you posted that you made an offer for a 1 bedroom for a One Serendra Bamboo unit. In your exchange then with bart you mentioned offering something like 7.5M against the info bart had that the going rate then for a 1 bdrm was 8.5-9M.

What can be deduced from your post is that you didn't have enough money to buy at one serendra, since apparently your offer was not accepted.

Face saving measure lang yang public housing ek-ek mo :lol:

I was thinking of buying a couple of studios at Park Terraces to run them as service apartment until I read this.

check with the building admin first if they allow condotel operation. F1 at BGC is one condo that allow shorterm/daily lets. their admin will even assist you in getting clients for your unit.

Owner-residents form majority of those in the occupied units at One Serendra. And we mostly know each other socially.

that is one of the reasons why one serendra is such a fine community.

Tenants are predominantly management level expats. Most of the kids of non-owners you will see at the playground and the pools are ISM/BSM students.

What is also important to note that we have resident led councils/boards who look after the owners interests and who recognize that ayala land are partners and not adversaries in the continuing development that is One Serendra.

In 2007 you posted that you made an offer for a 1 bedroom for a One Serendra Bamboo unit. In your exchange then with bart you mentioned offering something like 7.5M against the info bart had that the going rate then for a 1 bdrm was 8.5-9M.

What can be deduced from your post is that you didn't have enough money to buy at one serendra, since apparently your offer was not accepted.

Face saving measure lang yang public housing ek-ek mo :lol:

Ha ha ha ha.... :lol:

They're just sour grapes!!!!

Good points! The cheap looking exterior was what stopped from buying there a year ago. I like the look of the towers though. The midrises look like low budget housing to me. Once the towers are built though won't Serendra get noisy? The towers will add 40% more residents at least.

I just bought a unit here but DMCI is pissing me off. I want to pay my downpayment with my credit card but they are saying if I do that I have to pay the 4.5% service charge. That is total bs!!! No bank issuing a credit card would let a vendor pass on the merchant service fee to it's customers.

ahmmm. . . .you bought at Rosewood, the DMCI property across C5. the "bad" part of taguig. you don't have direct access to C5, you need to pass through the "bad neighborhood" to get there.

And that development literally sits beside a low cost government housing development.

Who are you joking ? What decent expat would want to rent there ?

You're calling, one serendra, the place where we live in cheap ? Jeez, please rate your condo for cheapness first. They even freakin' charge residents to use the pool at your condo.

Remove that log from your eye first so you can make fair comments.

btw try not to walk alone in your neighborhood. its just not safe.

ahmmm. . . .you bought at Rosewood, the DMCI property across C5. the "bad" part of taguig. you don't have direct access to C5, you need to pass through the "bad neighborhood" to get there.

And that development literally sits beside a low cost government housing development.

Who are you joking ? What decent expat would want to rent there ?

You're calling, one serendra, the place where we live in cheap ? Jeez, please rate your condo for cheapness first. They even freakin' charge residents to use the pool at your condo.

Remove that log from your eye first so you can make fair comments.

btw try not to walk alone in your neighborhood. its just not safe.

Location, location, location!!! :wave:

In 2007 you posted that you made an offer for a 1 bedroom for a One Serendra Bamboo unit. In your exchange then with bart you mentioned offering something like 7.5M against the info bart had that the going rate then for a 1 bdrm was 8.5-9M.

What can be deduced from your post is that you didn't have enough money to buy at one serendra, since apparently your offer was not accepted.

Face saving measure lang yang public housing ek-ek mo :lol:

I have no idea what you are talking about. I looked at a couple of units in Serendra and did not like the finish of the units. I never made an official offer. The one being offered to me was 5.5m million fronting High Street. I opted for Bellagio and then finally settled on Joya.

I'm sorry if you are offended by my posts but this is a public forum. Don't take it personally if other people have issues with the property where you bought. :banana:

ahmmm. . . .you bought at Rosewood, the DMCI property across C5. the "bad" part of taguig. you don't have direct access to C5, you need to pass through the "bad neighborhood" to get there.

And that development literally sits beside a low cost government housing development.

Who are you joking ? What decent expat would want to rent there ?

You're calling, one serendra, the place where we live in cheap ? Jeez, please rate your condo for cheapness first. They even freakin' charge residents to use the pool at your condo.

Remove that log from your eye first so you can make fair comments.

btw try not to walk alone in your neighborhood. its just not safe.

Did you read my post? I said the exterior looks like cheap low budget housing. And it does. That was in reference to the buildings that are there now. I love the towers being built and may buy one in the near future. If the current towers looked nicer from the outside I would already be an owner. The amenities are awesome and the location too.

Serendra sans the upcoming towers would not be a premier development in other cities around the world. At least not design wise.

Actually my dmci unit was a great investment. It will be up 100% from what i paid for it sometime in 2011. I bought it clearly for upside value. There are a lot of expats here actually. You're right the neighbourhood does suck. Where did you get that ludacris idea that residents have to pay to use the pool?

All projects have good and bad points. None are perfect. I wouldn't call those that I have invested in perfect. There will always be something that I do not like. But I bought them nevertheless. At the end of the day it only show that we all have different preferences.

All projects have good and bad points. None are perfect. I wouldn't call those that I have invested in perfect. There will always be something that I do not like. But I bought them nevertheless. At the end of the day it only show that we all have different preferences.


Amen. :okay:

All projects have good and bad points. None are perfect. I wouldn't call those that I have invested in perfect. There will always be something that I do not like. But I bought them nevertheless. At the end of the day it only show that we all have different preferences.

Amen too.
(and different objectives why we buy an condo unit)

I have no idea what you are talking about. I looked at a couple of units in Serendra and did not like the finish of the units. I never made an official offer. The one being offered to me was 5.5m million fronting High Street. I opted for Bellagio and then finally settled on Joya.

I'm sorry if you are offended by my posts but this is a public forum. Don't take it personally if other people have issues with the property where you bought. :banana:


Did you read my post? I said the exterior looks like cheap low budget housing. And it does. That was in reference to the buildings that are there now. I love the towers being built and may buy one in the near future. If the current towers looked nicer from the outside I would already be an owner. The amenities are awesome and the location too.

Serendra sans the upcoming towers would not be a premier development in other cities around the world. At least not design wise.

Actually my dmci unit was a great investment. It will be up 100% from what i paid for it sometime in 2011. I bought it clearly for upside value. There are a lot of expats here actually. You're right the neighbourhood does suck. Where did you get that ludacris idea that residents have to pay to use the pool?

Sad when someone goes personal. So much class being displayed here.
Everybody knows One Serendra is a great place. No need to be in attack mode.

Sad when someone goes personal. So much class being displayed here.
Everybody knows One Serendra is a great place. No need to be in attack mode.

and belittle those who bought elsewhere.

Sad when someone goes personal. So much class being displayed here.
Everybody knows One Serendra is a great place. No need to be in attack mode.

and belittle those who bought elsewhere.

I agree. people should be able to give their opinion on different projects without being personally attacked. this site is for the discussion of skyscrapers/construction and not a community site for individual developments.

well sometimes it's hard to distinguish genuine criticisms in this forum..there was a time when serendra was under attack by various forumers... look what's happening to soho central thread and gramercy...you can't tell who's real...we can't just sit down here and do nothing to defend our home...

superman II good job in digging in the thread! it's good to expose the background of those making comments here..

I think Arnolds is getting a bum rap regarding his comments. I have appreciated the help he has provided from many of his comments I have read over the last 2+ years.

Nobody wants to hear criticism of their future home/investments from others, but as others have said, every development has it positives and negatives.

I know there are many, many positives to list for the Serendra development, but for me the exterior of the lower rise buildings is not one of them.

and belittle those who bought elsewhere.

Ditto.

QA, is the short term restriction also implemented in Two Serendra?

Hey all,

I just looked at the grounds on both One and Two Serendra today. Pretty sweet. I know what I said wasn't very flattering so I take it back. I'm still not crazy about the midrise designs but that's cool. I was a bit harsh in my comment. I really like the East Tower. I'm reading here and from the brokers that One is a lot better than Two. My question is is it 4-6M better?

^^ To be honest, if you are an end user, then yes. If you're an investor, then its relative, depending on how cash rich you are.

For all the criticisms and complaints lodged in this forum regarding Two Serendra, most of the problems are now being addressed and are either fixed or under renovation by the developer.

Another great plus for Two Serendra is that its Council is NOW totally controlled by conscientious residents for the residents. There is now a very dynamic active community spirit and the majority of residents are very contented. District II is now a very desirable project for investors. It just goes to show that an active involvement and participation by buyers in governing their investments is the key to a successful development and the maintenance of reasonable association dues. For such a big complex with all the facilities and huge gardens to maintain, the active Council has managed to maintain the original association dues still well below P100/sq.m.

I would add that those who bought into the new Sections D & E at Two Serendra are extremely lucky since these sections are just fantastic, especially now that the exotic verdant and very wide gardens are now open between the old and new sections. With such gardens is a dream come true in that it is like living in the countryside with every convenience within walking distance.

We now look forward to our property values rising rapidly as Serendra realizes the developers' original promise to offer a uniquely tranquil environment in the heart of a crowded and busy metropolis.

Cheers and Happy 2011 to All.

P.S. Due to the achievements of our new Council, I'm no longer PISSED OFF!

^^ that's great to hear indeed! :cheers:

Happy New Year to all!

this is so nice to hear!:)

the hidden gem of serendra lies what you see inside.....

For all the criticisms and complaints lodged in this forum regarding Two Serendra, most of the problems are now being addressed and are either fixed or under renovation by the developer.

Another great plus for Two Serendra is that its Council is NOW totally controlled by conscientious residents for the residents. There is now a very dynamic active community spirit and the majority of residents are very contented. District II is now a very desirable project for investors. It just goes to show that an active involvement and participation by buyers in governing their investments is the key to a successful development and the maintenance of reasonable association dues. For such a big complex with all the facilities and huge gardens to maintain, the active Council has managed to maintain the original association dues still well below P100/sq.m.

I would add that those who bought into the new Sections D & E at Two Serendra are extremely lucky since these sections are just fantastic, especially now that the exotic verdant and very wide gardens are now open between the old and new sections. With such gardens is a dream come true in that it is like living in the countryside with every convenience within walking distance.

We now look forward to our property values rising rapidly as Serendra realizes the developers' original promise to offer a uniquely tranquil environment in the heart of a crowded and busy metropolis.

Cheers and Happy 2011 to All.

P.S. Due to the achievements of our new Council, I'm no longer PISSED OFF!

so happy to hear that
hope that the high rise sections will also be governed by the same two serendra council and share past experiences and lessons learned

For all the criticisms and complaints lodged in this forum regarding Two Serendra, most of the problems are now being addressed and are either fixed or under renovation by the developer.

Another great plus for Two Serendra is that its Council is NOW totally controlled by conscientious residents for the residents. There is now a very dynamic active community spirit and the majority of residents are very contented. District II is now a very desirable project for investors. It just goes to show that an active involvement and participation by buyers in governing their investments is the key to a successful development and the maintenance of reasonable association dues. For such a big complex with all the facilities and huge gardens to maintain, the active Council has managed to maintain the original association dues still well below P100/sq.m.

I would add that those who bought into the new Sections D & E at Two Serendra are extremely lucky since these sections are just fantastic, especially now that the exotic verdant and very wide gardens are now open between the old and new sections. With such gardens is a dream come true in that it is like living in the countryside with every convenience within walking distance.

We now look forward to our property values rising rapidly as Serendra realizes the developers' original promise to offer a uniquely tranquil environment in the heart of a crowded and busy metropolis.

Cheers and Happy 2011 to All.

P.S. Due to the achievements of our new Council, I'm no longer PISSED OFF!

may we now call you appeased?

this is so nice to hear!:)

the hidden gem of serendra lies what you see inside.....

:cheers:Happy New Year @stanleyfg (a.k.a. pissedoff)! glad to hear that the unpleasant issues at Serendra are being rectified to owners' satisfaction and to know that you are no longer pissed off...hahaha. if I were in your shoes, I would rather be pissed off than pissed on...another hahaha.. si Pareng Bart kailan kaya uwi nya? Good luck and regards!:):)

^^^i was just there, dec 6 - 18 :)

^^^i was just there, dec 6 - 18 :)

:cheers:Happy New Year and a belated Merry Christmas to you and yours! Pare ko, lagi na lang akong huli sa balita sa pag-uwi mo. I know you enjoyed your stay so I'll pass on asking. End of January pa ang uwi namin ni Mrs. Hope we'll see again with our wives. Regards!:)

happy new year too! hope you have a pleasant stay when you come home in january...:)

:cheers:Happy New Year @stanleyfg (a.k.a. pissedoff)! glad to hear that the unpleasant issues at Serendra are being rectified to owners' satisfaction and to know that you are no longer pissed off...hahaha. if I were in your shoes, I would rather be pissed off than pissed on...another hahaha.. si Pareng Bart kailan kaya uwi nya? Good luck and regards!:):)

happy new year too! hope you have a pleasant stay when you come home in january...:)

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I have a 6 and 10yr old boys is 2serendra good for kids i mean will u see lots of kids playin in the playroom or bec there are lots of ofw. (i can see a lot of empty units) that purchased the units so there are hardly no kids to play with? Pls share some of your experience. :)

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Hi guys! I got an email from the current renter that he not renewing the lease on my unit in Serendra. The lease will expire on May 30th and if you know of anyone that want to rent my unit for a minimum of 1 year please let me know.

It is a great unit (54 sq meter) on the top most floor (10th Floor) on the first section of 2 Serendra overlooking Bonifacio High Street with a parking space. The unit is fully furnished with a 42" flat screen TV, stackable washer & dryer, water heater & lots more.

Below is a link where you can view and download pictures of the unit.

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I will be in PI this mid April to early June to clean up the unit for the next possible renter. Please let me know if you know of anyone.

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Thank you.

Anyone have an idea how much is the resale per sq meter for 2 Serendra A? Thanks

Hi guys! I got an email from the current renter that he not renewing the lease on my unit in Serendra. The lease will expire on May 30th and if you know of anyone that want to rent my unit for a minimum of 1 year please let me know.

It is a great unit (54 sq meter) on the top most floor (10th Floor) on the first section of 2 Serendra overlooking Bonifacio High Street with a parking space. The unit is fully furnished with a 42" flat screen TV, stackable washer & dryer, water heater & lots more.

Below is a link where you can view and download pictures of the unit.

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I will be in PI this mid April to early June to clean up the unit for the next possible renter. Please let me know if you know of anyone.

You may PM me or email me at edmundtanso@hotmail.com

Thank you.


Are you considering selling the unit???

Possibly....again I am curious what is the going rate.

whatever is the pre-selling price at the new 2S buildings is the minimum going rate for the units at the older sections.

the older sections have the advantage of being low/mid rise and being RFO.

SupermanII, thanks for the info. How much per sq meter is the newer 2 Serendra going for nowadays? Thanks

not quite sure as I'm not a realtor but theres a two serendra thread here which seems to indicate 120K/m2 inclusive of taxes and misc fees.

The SM development next door to two serendra is on hold so that will tighten supply of available units for a while and would help increase 2S property values.

not quite sure as I'm not a realtor but theres a two serendra thread here which seems to indicate 120K/m2 inclusive of taxes and misc fees.

The SM development next door to two serendra is on hold so that will tighten supply of available units for a while and would help increase 2S property values.

Thanks for the update.

Selling 80 sqm 2 bedroom unit with parking - to be turnover

8M - RUSH

please pm your inquiries.

Thanks

Selling 80 sqm 2 bedroom unit with parking - to be turnover

8M - RUSH

please pm your inquiries.

Thanks

Sent you a pm

does Serendra 2 already have an association. Standing along McKinley parkway in front of Market Market open carpark, its so noticeable the exterior walls of these condo are so grubby with soot and fading badly...PRIME should never look tired

Also, I wonder if the current Two Serendra residents realize how crowded the pools and the other amenities will be once the 4 huge towers are built. We're talking thousands of new residents here.

does Serendra 2 already have an association. Standing along McKinley parkway in front of Market Market open carpark, its so noticeable the exterior walls of these condo are so grubby with soot and fading badly...PRIME should never look tired

They do, we pay for the HOA. I wish they used stucco instead of paint on the exterior. The stucco will be better in a long run than a paint.

To unit owners:

Please e-mail me if you're selling your One Serendra 1-BR or Two Serendra (2-BR) units. Please specify unit number, floor area, parking slot, view and selling price.

CCT and Tax Declaration should be available.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Cynch
realtor_manila@yahoo.com

Guys this is rental unit hunting time for expats. start following up with your realtors regarding your units.

in the span of as many days, there has been two "looking for rental units for my friend" posts in our residents egroup.

If you dont have a leasing agent and don't know who to trust you can contact our property managers who will refer you to APMC Leasing, the leasing arm of Ayalaland. (I have to plug them because they pay for the printing cost of the one serendra newsletter, he,he).

Besides APMC Leasing maintains a blacklist of bad tenants which would be advantageous for neighbor-lessors

Sent you a pm Superman

Why isn't he here? Maybe he already intends to buy one here.

Hi guys! My 1 bedroom unit in 2 Serendra will be available for lease starting June 15, 2011. Please PM me if you will like to get more information or if you know of anyone interested. I will give 1 month's rent for a 1 year lease. Thanks.

Very nice contemporary designed fully furnished large Junior Suite converted from 1 Bedroom with Parking adjascent to the elevator. Featuring a separate Washer & Dryer!

http://www.edmundtanso.com/Architecture-Art-Photo-Gallery/Philippines/Serendra-2-unit-1007A-54sq/6508710_PRABa

The condo is in the 1st phase of 2 Serendra at 10th floor (top most floor) overlooking Bonifacio High Street. Serendra Promenade, Bonifacio High Street & Market Market is just a distance away!

Prefer a 1 year lease and asking lease is Pph 45,000 inclusive of HOA. The condo is available for viewing on June 1 and lease can start on June 15, 2011.

Selling 80 sqm 2 bedroom unit with parking - to be turnover

8M - RUSH

please pm your inquiries.

Thanks

Sent you PM.

Section B at Two Serendra One Bedroom Garden/Pool View
Now 6.5M
09178653689

Hi guys, just wanted to ask if you know of anyone want to rent my condo
unit. The unit is on the 10th floor of 2 serendra section D. 2 bedroom
fully furnished with parking. Nice view facing 11th street, just waking
distance to Market-Market/Bonifacion high street.

If intersted please send me PM. Thanks.:)

Section B at Two Serendra One Bedroom Garden/Pool View
Now 6.5M
09178653689

How many sq meters? What's your number? Need to ask something. Thanks.

May inquire what is the rental rate and terms.

Hi guys, just wanted to ask if you know of anyone want to rent my condo
unit. The unit is on the 10th floor of 2 serendra section D. 2 bedroom
fully furnished with parking. Nice view facing 11th street, just waking
distance to Market-Market/Bonifacion high street.

If intersted please send me PM. Thanks.:)

May inquire what is the rental rate and terms.

45K a month. Brokers are welcome. My unit is available for viewing starting June 1.

I can be reached at 0906.474.4004

Thanks

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Very Nice indeed! Is this a model unit or an actual investor's unit?

Can the shower head could be tilted? If its just straight down. It might be very hard to take a shower being so close to the wall. Isn't that the idea water straight down just like rain.

Nice color combination. Really thought about the curtain color, bed cover and the wall beam colors. And the wood work is very consistent through the bedroom too.

Is is true (if you believe in it) in feng shui its bad luck to have mirror above your bed? I always want to put one. It makes the room so much bigger.

Hi guys, just wanted to ask if you know of anyone want to rent my condo
unit. The unit is on the 10th floor of 2 serendra section D. 2 bedroom
fully furnished with parking. Nice view facing 11th street, just waking
distance to Market-Market/Bonifacion high street.

If intersted please send me PM. Thanks.:)

I sent you a PM. Thanks!

Hi guys! My 1 bedroom unit in 2 Serendra will be available for lease starting June 15, 2011. Please PM me if you will like to get more information or if you know of anyone interested. I will give 1 month's rent for a 1 year lease. Thanks.

Very nice contemporary designed fully furnished large Junior Suite converted from 1 Bedroom with Parking adjascent to the elevator. Featuring a separate Washer & Dryer!

http://www.edmundtanso.com/Architecture-Art-Photo-Gallery/Philippines/Serendra-2-unit-1007A-54sq/6508710_PRABa

The condo is in the 1st phase of 2 Serendra at 10th floor (top most floor) overlooking Bonifacio High Street. Serendra Promenade, Bonifacio High Street & Market Market is just a distance away!

Prefer a 1 year lease and asking lease is Pph 45,000 inclusive of HOA. The condo is available for viewing on June 1 and lease can start on June 15, 2011.

is supply so abundant that the magic formula of P1000 per sqm rental rate is not achievable or was never achievable. The marketing , not just for Ayala properties , was very hyped at this price by the marketing people in BGC

Just learning the market since recent Bellagio advertisements seem to be on fire sale rentals.

updates folks?

Secure your Condo!
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Installed a Digital Lock (keypad version) in our unit (do it yourself installation-DIY)...
All of us(me, wife, daughters) has its own password, no worries password can be easily changed or deleted.
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http://www.tivoligarden.net

Nice lock but did your Association approve this? Some HOA are very strict and will not allow modifications that will affect uniformity.

AYALA LAND PREMIER UPDATES!

Good news! We are now offering a new interest-free bullet payment term for all West Tower at One Serendra units:

20%DP (spread over 3 months) – 30% (spread until 1 month prior to turnover) – 50% in 5 annual bullets

Note that this is on top of our 2 existing promo schemes for select West Tower units.

Promo schemes valid for reservations made from July 1-31.

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http://www.ayalapropertyexpert.com/west-tower-serendra.html

how much preselling of 1 bedroom?

sorry for repetitive question, but I just discovered this site. I've visited the Fort and was impressed.

How much po actual rent dito for 1 bedroom (kindly specify the size)?

To unit owners:

Specific requirement of my clients:

1) One Serendra 1-BR - either Sections D or E only. Good price.
2) One Serendra 1BR -- any section. Good price.
3) Two Serendra 1BR - any section. Good price. If facing pool or garden, the better.

Thank you!

Please e-mail at cynchyap@realestatemovers.com and realtor_manila@yahoo.com.

Cynch

Hi,
My unit in Serendra 2 Section A 7th floor overlooking the garden will be available for rent from end of October. It's a 70 square meters 2 bedroom unit and is bare (unfurnished). Please PM me if you are interested. Many thanks.

Hi Everyone, I am new here and one of our options is to live in One Serendra. I would greatly appreciate your answers, serious answers please :-) Re: Electricity at 1S, since it is not direct meter from Meralco, how much would be the monthly total bill "approximate only " for example, 1000-1500 kwh/month consumption. My friend's home is consuming roughly 1000 kwh per month (with minimal use of A/C) and total bill is around P12,000. Bearing in mind that the "generation charge" can be as much as the base charge for actual kwh used, plus all other add-ons in the bill. Thank you in advance !

Hello One Serendra and Two Serendra unit owners!

I have clients looking for the following units:

1) One Serendra 3BR unit
2) One Serendra - 1BR (facing Shops at Serendra or Boni High Street)
3) Two Serendra 3BR unit - prefers a 130 sqm unit

Thank you!

Regards,

Cynch

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