FAIRWAYS TOWER at the Global City

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid108/pedce6a9a8f57601d6f5b5cfaef3601d3/f9440301.jpg

Live and let live. It's a whole new lifestyle at the Fairways Tower.
World-class interiors and amenities mark the personality of this great residential condominium. Starting at the lobby, the 6-meter high ceilinged-space provide an ambience similar to that of the classically luxurious New York residential condominium towers.

The Fairways Tower residential suites will exude the warmth and modern efficiency of today's well-planned interior architecture and yet provide optimum opportunity for one to create an individual and unique lifestyle.

Location
Nestled at the most prestigious crest of the Bonifacio Global City, the 28-storey Fairways Tower is adjacent to Manila Golf Club of Forbes Park and part of the Philippines' foremost urban development for years to come.

Residing at the Fairways Tower is the ultimate privilege one can enjoy. The primacy of an investment in the choicest piece of real estate. The quality of life one has been looking for. And the offer of a modern lifestyle - of being in a exclusive enclave yet conveniently close to the central business and commercial center of Makati and Ortigas.

Features
>> Spa and Sauna
>> Adult and kiddie swimming pool
>> Lifestyle and Fitness Gym
>> Locker rooms
>> Playground area
>> Function Rooms
>> Automatic fire sprinkler system for all units
>> Overhead water tank and underground cistern for ample water supply
>> Standby power generator for selected common areas
>> Building Administration/security office
>> Fully landscaped exclusive driveway and gardens
>> Maintenance and housekeeping services
>> Laundromat services
>> Driver's Lounge and toilet for selected parking levels
>> Rooftop helipad
>> Audio-visual intercom system
>> Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
>> Multi-level basement parking

http://www.philonline.com.ph/~philprop/images/fairways_tower/studioflrpln.jpg http://www.philonline.com.ph/~philprop/images/fairways_tower/2brflrpln.jpg

Updates
Fairways Tower - 28 floors - 2006
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Is it already under construction?

I like its two bedroom floor plan. Looks quite luxurious. imo, the exterior is nothing great. Its boxy and doesnt have such a good design and facade.

I think it is u/c. Ask Francis.

Originally posted by GreyX

I like its two bedroom floor plan. Looks quite luxurious. imo, the exterior is nothing great. Its boxy and doesnt have such a good design and facade.

I think it is u/c. Ask Francis.

yeah, the two-bedroom plan was very well layed out.

the design is a lot like the Fifth Avenue Place of Robinsons. for some reason, I really like the two. I just dunno why. I've been trying to look for renderings of the Fifth Avenue Place as well. Only seen it in the papers so far.

Originally posted by absent-minded

yeah, the two-bedroom plan was very well layed out.

the design is a lot like the Fifth Avenue Place of Robinsons. for some reason, I really like the two. I just dunno why. I've been trying to look for renderings of the Fifth Avenue Place as well. Only seen it in the papers so far.

Out of these two, i like 5th Avenue Place better...
Do you know how much for a unit in Fairways?

i like the facade. this has been launched Q1 or early of Q2 of 2003. construction has began since Feb 9. And 95% of the units were already sold out. Monthly amortization is relatively cheap ( i mean for u two...), It's about 12,000+. Metropolitan has about the same price. I dunno what the total selling price would be. tell me if ur interested, so i cud ask my informant. :D

this one looks much better than Fifth Avenue Place.

though i haven't seen any other rendering besides that old one..

i am suprised this building is almost sold out! the price tag must be reasonable. the design is not so bad. but i've seen an older rendering of this project, it looks a little different.

I dunno if I like it. it looks awfully plain and not becoming like the usual Makati City landmark. I bet it has awesome views because of its location though, hence why its selling like hotcakes!

yeah... they say you get an awesome view of Manila Golf, which probably accounts for the design. they made it longer so there would be more units facing the golf course than the other three sides.

nothing's beaten The Columns' pre-selling though, right? The first two towers went out so dang fast...

Originally posted by absent-minded

yeah... they say you get an awesome view of Manila Golf, which probably accounts for the design. they made it longer so there would be more units facing the golf course than the other three sides.

nothing's beaten The Columns' pre-selling though, right? The first two towers went out so dang fast...

huh? doesnt the opposite side of the side facing the golf course, have to be equal in length?:D

This is the beauty of BGC residentials, they have a golf course and low density luxury housing view on one side with the Makati CBD in the background; and the BGC future skyline in the other side...BGC condos are a must to buy, if you have the money...

well queetz, it's not that bad. too bad it werent any taller

i agree, they should have build it taller. but if the developer knew it would see fast they would have gone higher. it is just a very prime location.

This, i dont like...Looks dull and boring. I agree with queetz...u do get a good view though, thats a plus. and the floorplan looks great.

yeah, they could have done better in design.

they should get a european architect to give the skyine something different :)

Any updates?

no update so far. isn't this one along McKinley Road? or is this the one that skipped out notice?

mckinley road francis. when i was in bgc, i didnt see any sign of construction but it's all fenced up. very good location though

its at the gateway of Fort Boni it says...
they're working at the foundations that's why you haven't seen anything Edmund...
few more weeks, then we might see a crane to be hoisted from the area.

cool francis! it's almost sold out diba? that's great news!

last March/April it was 95% sold. the price seems to be very affordable.

wow...very good! yeah the price is good! i see the BGC to be the new developments for residential. but i hope they stick with the original zoning!

so where exactly will this be near? what building? BGC right now has a skattered skyline.

near the edge, as you approach Fort Boni from Forbes along McKinley. that's what i guess from the ads ive seen before.

you are right francis!

any pics? :)

i think there is a rendering on the first page of teh thread mhe-ann

picture po ng construction.:D

oh sorry po, not in construction yet i think =)

i like the facade. this has been launched Q1 or early of Q2 of 2003. construction has began since Feb 9. And 95% of the units were already sold out.
I'm referring to this one that's why I'm looking for construction pics...anyway, maybe I'm wrong. :)

weird.. i found this in a Fairways Tower ad site
http://www.philonline.com.ph/~philprop/images/fairways_tower/building.jpg

yeah i think that was the original design, pangit! glad they made some changes

I think that's the original design of the backside of fairways.
Fairways has a very different facade on the side facing BGC pero that one is old but still quite similar to the new design of the BGC side.

its looks plain, but somehow nice...but the new one is nicer in my opinion. the newer one is quite boxy, but not so box. haven't heard about the construction of this tower. anyone? from my last knowledge, its already 95% sold, so there shouldn't be any publicities by now. im guessing we would see the crane to be hoisted in few week time.

I like that design better than the current design. So this design will be on the back side?

i wonder why Phil skyscrapers are so modest! i mean they don't usually go beyond what is conventional. To the extent that Philippines looks like any other N american city. I wish we could be like the Chinese...so agressive in designing, lighting up and cladding their buildings.

I like that design better than the current design. So this design will be on the back side?

Yeah, it's quite similar to the current back side design and I think the concrete will be painted white instead of light yellow.

i wonder why Phil skyscrapers are so modest! i mean they don't usually go beyond what is conventional. To the extent that Philippines looks like any other N american city. I wish we could be like the Chinese...so agressive in designing, lighting up and cladding their buildings.

i find most Chinese buildings ugly, with an exception of a couple in HK and Shanghai.

speaking of this, we need more touches of Filipino influence in our talls. MM looks to North American

shanghai skyscrapers look nice to me.

i wonder why Phil skyscrapers are so modest! i mean they don't usually go beyond what is conventional. To the extent that Philippines looks like any other N american city. I wish we could be like the Chinese...so agressive in designing, lighting up and cladding their buildings.

I find most of our Chinatown scrapers in Binondo ugly, and they are chinese designed.

now i know where Fairways will be. ive seen the crane now hoisted, meaning excavation works are now done. it's very near Paficic Plaza Towers, and the lot i guess is the very first block if you're coming taking McKinley.

shanghai skyscrapers look nice to me.

well yeah, the ones in the... i think they call it the Bund. anyways outside of that it is typical China.

we can say we also have that dilemma. in the CBD's and developments, we have the better skyscrapers, outside of it, it is typical "modern pinoy" if there is such a definition

well, very few of the chineses architect designed buildings looks good, but there are a lot of very good designed buildings, especially the foreigned designed. guess it's also similar to what we have in the phils.

what's up with this one guys? Robinsons projects seems awfully quiet in these forums:(

Fairways Tower is a Robinsons project? Or are you getting confused with One 5th Ave?

Fairways is a Philtown Project, developer of One McKinley Place, The Metropolitan etc.

from the table shown by bustero, seems like very few units were sold on this project. but agents have it that it's 95% sold out as of last year. there's already a crane as early as September of last year. should be easing it's way up now.

Fairways Tower is a Robinsons project? Or are you getting confused with One 5th Ave?

right. :)

:D

hmm....this is a good project - good price and excellemt location, not to crazy about the design though. now i am not sure whether the realtor are telling the truth francis...

Yeah...i dont think agents tell the truth a lot (or they dont know much about the building they are selling), they are just in it for the sale. So by saying its 95% sold, they want to make Francis rush to buy a unit:D

yeah francis!

but stating that they are 95% sold is not very good marketing strategy, i wont buy anymore kasi the remaining 5% e napagpilian na. =) unless they'll give more discount.

good point:) but i think the message they are trying to perceive is that its hot like pancakes so get it while you can. Maybe some of the remaining units suit your fancy

but haven't seen agents selling this around. must be targeting international market. i normally see their ads sa inq7.com and philstar.com

They target Filipinos that are working abroad...especially middle class and upper class expats and businessmen in North America, Asia, Europe, etc...A lot of foreign expats also get units, especially those who travel to the Philippines a lot for business.

bump. people that have been to BGC lately, seen anything? like ryan has said in another thread lots near Manila Golf have been almost taken, all of them.

i could only see a crane from the office. i could see nothing that has gone beyond the greens. this is a nice project, this must push thru. this is gonna be a one piece of architecture with nice views both of the Manila Gold Club on the foreground and Makati skyline on the backdrop!

the construction is on going.. i recently passed by the area and i think it topped at least 3 floors already.. there are like 3 cranes working on the project..

the construction of the ford building @ the fort is pretty fast.. it's almost topped off now.

there's a ford building in the fort? a dealership?

http://www.realestatemovers.com/Fairways-ongoing%20construction_resize_110304.JPG :)

They're taking their time huh? Isn't this one due around 07-08?

There was an add a while ago that even said...turnover of units is late 2006....but i dont agree....even though its only 28 storeys...i think is safe to say maybe roughly mid 2007.....where already near half way 2005 so they still have a long way to go..

what ever happen to this project?....its slow...four people have already died on the construction site of this project...lawsuits may follow...not a good sign not a good news....they must inform investors on this project....a fifth person was also injured a while ago.....im not sure if its on-going now but it might still hold as a suspension on its building permit was enforced not long ago......

shouldn't there be compensation for victims/families?.... :bash: :sleepy:

someone died? it's got a very good location, and construction is going fairly well imo. construction fellows usually have no benefits (SSS, healthcare) so i wonder if any compensation was given to the dependents of the victim. and the people behind these stunning structures are usually plagued with poverty. that's the sad part.

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05.29.05
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Fairways Tower u/c
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/aaron_ofngol/fairways-label.jpg

thnx thomasian....finally this proj is going forward also..

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Updates from the Philtown website.
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July 30, 2005 - Pardon the size, I just linked it directly from their website.

It looks so damn massive.

http://www.philtown.net/images/cms/as%20of%20July%2030,%202005.jpg

http://www.philtown.net/images/cms/Fairways%20Tower%20as%20of%20July%2030,%202005.jpg

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July 5, 2005
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http://www.philtown.net/images/cms/fairways%20photo%201.jpg

http://www.philtown.net/images/cms/fairways%20photo%202.jpg

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June 8, 2005
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http://www.philtown.net/images/cms/June%208,%202005%20014.jpg

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June 3, 2005
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http://www.philtown.net/images/cms/June%203,%202005%20007.jpg

hmmm...really massive!

ang cute nya,like ko sya gaano ba kataas ito

ang cute nya,like ko sya gaano ba kataas ito

cute? :) it is very massive, not one of my favorite in BGc but better than the megaworls project, not the belagio's.

Its not that big actually. The photos made it seem bigger. but wow, it has changed a lot since i saw it last June

ang cute nya,like ko sya gaano ba kataas ito

28 storeys

sabi ko po ang cute nung construction.

naks naman, cute na nga sya, like mo pa siya... trip mong ligawan :jk:

Well it says on the photo which floor they were on... I think 10 was the highest number I saw, but 11 and 12 could have missed out on labels:D

Expect this one to be glassy, now imo the biggest thing to be excited about this is what color the glassy would be like

I'vee seen a scale model showing the backside which has a very different facade from the front. That pic shows the back which will have blue glass.

i guess i will like this project.
it looks good based on the earlier renderings. with nice views of course. saka mukhang maganda ang finishing nito exterior wise. let's wait till its completed.

From: http://www.philtown.net

September 13 2005:
http://www.philtown.net/images/cms/Fairways%20Tower%20as%20of%20Sept.%2013.jpg

So far, it looks like a commieblock.

well two things: the photo is big, so it gives the impression that the building is a massive block. second, there aren't any glass fittings yet.

Pardon the size, I don't have time to edit the pic so I just linked it directly from their website.

they're halfway done aren't they, in terms of height? this was... 32 or less right?

I think 28 or 32.

These pictures posted by Edmundtanso also shows Fairways Tower at the background.

http://edmundtanso.smugmug.com/photos/37012401-L.jpg

http://edmundtanso.smugmug.com/photos/37012404-L.jpg

yeah! i noticed that also ...they might make it in 2006. too bad only 28 floors.

Hi. I've been following the Skyscraper City (Philippine) Forum religiously ever since I've accidentally discovered it while doing research and due diligence on which among several Fort Bonifacio Condo Developments along Manila Golf to invest my hard earned money. Anyway I thought I'd share this picture of Fairways Tower in construction taken from the kitchen window of a 20th floor unit in Pacific Plaza. Enjoy...

http://www.condomillion.com/listings/philippines/condos/0001989/0001989-kitchen.JPG

PS: Sorry still learning how to post a picture so I'd appreciate it if someone can teach me how to do it. If someone wants to post the said picture themself that would be just great as well!

wow cool pic! thanks for that :)

here it is.. just go to advance.. then hit the image beginning tag.. paste the URL.. then hit the image end tag..

http://www.condomillion.com/listings/philippines/condos/0001989/0001989-kitchen.JPG

Thanks for posting the pic as well as for the quick lesson on how to post pictures.

BTW just want to get the forum's feedback on Philtown's 28 story Fairways Tower development as I have been offered to invest in an Upper Floor 80SQM 2BDRM Corner Unit in either the North-wing (beside Pacific Plaza) or South-wing (along McKinley Rd.) with views of Manila Golf, Polo Club, Makati Skyline, Manila Bay as well as the Airport (in South-wing unit) and 2 car tandem parking for less than Php7.5M inclusive of VAT. I am based outside the Philippines but currently in transition to going back home so I'd like to solicit you feedback and advice before pulling the trigger.

Is this a good deal for a residential unit or better for investment purposes? What do you think of this developer/development? I am also on the fence as to which wing will be more desireable though I am slightly leaning towards the South-wing (14th floor unit) over the North-wing (15th floor unit). What do you think?

Also has anyone seen any final renderings/pictures of Fairways Tower's front facade (facing 5th Avenue) and if so to kindly post it? Just that all of the pics (including the sales brochure) I've seen of this development always show the facade facing Manila Golf. My hunch is the facade will look very similar if not same as the one facing Manila Golf but just can't quite picture how the front lobby's vehicle drop-off and pick-up area will actually look.

Sorry for the many questions but I am trying to cover all bases since I'll have to part with a big chunk of my hard earned money if i decide to invest in a unit. Thanks for your time and assistance.

it's a damn great deal! the view from your place is priceless...so whether as an investment or a place to live in, congratulations!

Originally Posted by cOkelitrO
it's a damn great deal! the view from your place is priceless...so whether as an investment or a place to live in, congratulations!


cOkelitrO,
I had already gave Philtown the PHP25,000.00 deposit and given until this weekend to decide to purchase or walk away from the deal. Your positive feedback makes me feel much better going into this investment. Hope other forum members continue to chime in as well before I pull the trigger and proceed with the purchase of the 80SQM 2BDRM corner unit on the 14th fl. Southwing of Fairways Tower. Thank You as always and God Bless.

Pardon the wrong grammar above. Madaling araw na kasi ko ito ginawa and didn't proof-read it anymore bfore sending it out. I also just want to let you know that I have finally committed to purchasing the 80SQM 2BDRM corner unit on the 14th fl. Southwing of Fairways Tower. Thanks again for your input/feedback. I genuinely appreciate the time and effort.

congratulations 3cr!!!

Pardon the wrong grammar above. Madaling araw na kasi ko ito ginawa and didn't proof-read it anymore bfore sending it out. I also just want to let you know that I have finally committed to purchasing the 80SQM 2BDRM corner unit on the 14th fl. Southwing of Fairways Tower. Thanks again for your input/feedback. I genuinely appreciate the time and effort.

cool updates!

Fairways Tower does look pretty big right now. haha! but I'm hoping it'll look as good as in the renderings. it looks like it could be a nice addition to BGC, especially from edmund's two shots.

OT - btw, what is the UC in the foreground of the two pictures? is it Serendra? it looks pretty good! which thread were they posted in? sorry.. hehe I'm so lost now cuz I haven't been able to post/browse as much now. :(

Yeah, its Serandra.:)

Yeah, its Serandra.:)

ah... okay. thanks ryan!! hahaha! =D

Originally Posted by Dvorak
congratulations 3cr!!!


Thanks Dvorak! Many thanks as well to those who put in the time and effort to chime in their 2 cents. The feedback I got from both the Serendra and Fairways Tower Forums have really been very informative and unbiased which helped me immensely in reaching a sound decision. Now that I've finally committed to investing in Fairways Tower, I am excitedly waiting for the day I can move in and looking forward to going back home after 20 years!

Originally Posted by Edmundtanso
actually fairways tower have a superb view and that counts the most for me. i bought a unit in serendra just because i like the concept of it but i was also looking fairways tower but to be honest the architecture design just doesn't impress me while serendra was designed by a world renowned architect based in LA....
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Hi Edmund.
Congratulations on your Serendra purchase. I also like Serendra but after being priced out of my budget, I realized that their units are being sold at the highest Price/SQM ratio among the current U/C condo developments in FBGC. I don't know if having the Ayala name warrants that much premium so I knew I can get more for my money elsewhere such as Soma or Fairways Tower, which was where I bought. I agree Fairways Tower's design is not one would consider modern, impressive nor striking a glass building such as Pacific Plaza, One McKinley, Bellagio, or even Soma exudes but I was looking for a more classic (not too glassy), energy efficient (low maintenance), mid-rise (less than 30 stories) building, in a great residential location, with great views but without the maintenance cost of taking care of vast greeneries (lower assoc.dues) which I found in Fairways Tower.

I have always liked Serendra more so its concept than its actual building design but that is probably just me (taste preference). Having lived in Japan, New York, and currently in San Francisco, it is especially rare to have and enjoy open space/greenery in city living and I appreciate Serendra has devoted 65% of its land to open space - very Central Park like. In that respect Serendra is ideal as it does not feel dense due to the open space. However all that greenery also has a cost factor (maintenance, water, pestecide, etc.) which will be reflected on the Monthly Assessment Dues which I suspect will be on the high-side especially when I heard that FBGC water cost alot more than normal.

This made me think how I should go about enjoying greenery but without the expense of maintaining it and I found an alternative solution - Manila Golf Club - you get the golf course greenery without the cost of maintenance. Anyway worse comes to worse there are public parks in and around the neighborhood in FBGC you can also enjoy.
Fairways Tower offered unobstructed views of Manila Golf, The Polo Club, Makati Skyline, The Airport, and on a clear day the majestic Manila Bay. Best of all the views will never be taken away due to future construction. I also like the fact that it's located among Regent Parkway, Essenza, Forbes Park and Dasma residence, which I hope translates to a more private, peaceful, serene with less noise and traffic. And as far as the building design Fairways Tower's understated classic design in combination with the use of unique materials (concrete, stone, glass, special engineered wood) are more in line with the warm-Zen design approach its collaborating architects (Edmonds Int'l , a famous Hong Kong based H.O.K. spin-off/affiliate/partner, and renowned filipino arch. Roger Villarosa) intended to emphasize which is more of my taste anyway.

Guess that's it. That's how I came to choose Fairways Tower as my Philippine residence.

on my end, i wouldn't want to buy into the fairways tower.

Originally Posted by sugarboy
on my end, i wouldn't want to buy into the fairways tower.


Sugarboy,
Guess to each his own but care to elaborate? Paki validate naman yung statement mo so we can understand where you are coming from. Sayang I was waiting earlier for someone to post why one would not want to buy in Fairways Tower before I finally committed to buy. Huli man ito dumating, I'd really be interested to read your feedback. Thanks in advance for your time and assistance. God Bless.

Why not indeed, sugarboy?

Plus one more positive thing going for FAirways tower I think, is its earlier turnover date compared with the others so you'll have the opportunity to enjoy your unit earlier. I would have considered FAirways towers too but it's also out of my price range.
Also anybody out there care to share their input on leasing out your units while you're not there. The pros and cons .

Originally Posted by Marites4
Plus one more positive thing going for FAirways tower I think, is its earlier turnover date compared with the others so you'll have the opportunity to enjoy your unit earlier. I would have considered FAirways towers too but it's also out of my price range. Also anybody out there care to share their input on leasing out your units while you're not there. The pros and cons.


Marites4,
Yes you're right F.T. has a turn over date of 12/2006-3/2007 and its currently ahead of schedule. I think they working on the 20th floor as we speak. Did you purchase a condo yet? If so where did you end up buying? Soma has the best deal bar none in FBGC since the units are aggressively priced and comes "furnished" to boot. You might want to check it out when you get a chance. Hopefully QuietLife will find the time to answer the posts we've put out for him in the Soma forum.

As far as leasing out units, I know there are independent realtors who can do that for you for a fee and/or percentage of the monthly rental income. Some property management companies that manage the actual condo buildings also sometime can do that for you for a fee and/or percentage of the monthly rental income. I have no personal knowledge though because I will be living in my unit as a primary residence when I go back to the Philippines. I'm also sure a forum member will chime in who can provide better info on the topic. Hope this helps. Good Luck!

Originally Posted by sugarboy
on my end, i wouldn't want to buy into the fairways tower.


Sugarboy,
Guess to each his own but care to elaborate? Paki validate naman yung statement mo so we can understand where you are coming from. Sayang I was waiting earlier for someone to post why one would not want to buy in Fairways Tower before I finally committed to buy. Huli man ito dumating, I'd really be interested to read your feedback. Thanks in advance for your time and assistance. God Bless.

@3cr, everything you said about the plus points of Fairways Tower is true...most especially the last 2 paragraphs. And for me, the truth is what irks. The most annoying thing would be to have a grand view of Manila Golf Club and not being able to play there due to the exclusivity of the place. It's frustration to the max...especially for those who play golf.

Otherwise, congrats 3cr on your purchase!

I guess I got you and Quietlife curious on this one :)

Originally posted by sugarboy
@3cr, everything you said about the plus points of Fairways Tower is true...most especially the last 2 paragraphs. And for me, the truth is what irks. The most annoying thing would be to have a grand view of Manila Golf Club and not being able to play there due to the exclusivity of the place. It's frustration to the max...especially for those who play golf. Otherwise, congrats 3cr on your purchase!
I guess I got you and Quietlife curious on this one.



Thanks for the validation Sugarboy!
You sure got us curious with that short-crypted statement of yours. Kala mo ba I almost had buyer's remorse if you knew something really bad about it that I did not find out prior to my unit purchase as it got me thinking ano kaya yon. What made it all the more so frustrating about not knowing what you meant was I had been so anal in my due diligence on the condo purchase that if an important info came late after the fact, which could have changed my decision, would have really added insult to injury. That's why it was great and refreshing to read your reply that it was not really the project. I can empathize with you in that seeing the golf course and not being able to play there kind of sucks. I should have picked up the clue from your "golf player" mascot/logo. Hehehe... Thanks again.

3cr, let me tell you something....as people move up in age and in financial stature, ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE GOLFCOURSE. If you are not playing golf now, someday you will. I used to be a fencer and hated golf so much that I even referred to it as a very idiotic game. But look where I am today...kinain ko ang lahat na pinanglait ko sa mga golfer.

One of these days when you retire and you look out your window from the Fairways Tower, you will understand the frustration.

Sugar boy,
Naku I'm in my mid-thirties na so kailangan ko palang mag-iponipon for that Manila golf membership or find someone who already is one para magpapa-invite na lang ako maglaro. Actually maghahanap na ako ng retired na kamag-anak na member duon para makikisabay na lang ako pumalo sa kanila. Thanks for the advise. I'll keep that in mind!

im in the 35-40 bracket myself and with regards to manila golf, unless some big deal takes place, it will be hard to be a member. current list price for manila golf individual share is P11.4M. with P11M, i'd rather buy several properties to rent out. even after doing so, you can still have about P4M to spare for charity.

Sugarboy,
Wow mahal pala. At that price talagang magpapa-invite nalang ako! I agree with you that there is alot more else you can invest Php11M like realestate and charity as you've said and include future kid's education na rin on that list. Where do you normlly hit balls then if you don't mind me asking?

Just within city limits. Driving at Makati Golf Club near Bel-Air and at playing Fort Bonifacio during non-peak hours. I have much time to spare and am not in a rush to tee-off early as others do because they have to be at work by 10am. I start at 9:30 thereabouts when there is hardly anyone on the course.

In view of sound financial management, there is no compelling reason why one should buy a share in a golf/country club nowadays. There are so many club share owners who do not even use their privileges. Fact is, they are just dying to look for someone to take over paying the monthly dues given that their shares are really, non-performing assets...to which questionable pa nga if asset yun. As such, why pay for ownership of a clubshare when you can just pay monthly dues? Of course ownership of the share is not yours but heck, I'm way over the pride issue. I'm just there to play.

The P500,000 which was supposed to be used in buying a clubshare, if placed in a mutual fund for the kids' college would be a gargantuan sum by the time they are 18. Think about it. Got kids?

No not yet, atleast none that I know of. Seriously, I'm not yet even married and pretty much single pa. However accepting the fact that I'm not getting any younger, I am planning for the future. I am currently based in San Francisco California but will be home bound when the condo is ready for occupancy. Excited na nga ako since I've been out of the Phillipines for 20 years. Pero no regrets since I don't think I would have been able to buy a condo in FBGC if I stayed in the Philiipines so OK lang.

Originally Posted by Marites4
Plus one more positive thing going for FAirways tower I think, is its earlier turnover date compared with the others so you'll have the opportunity to enjoy your unit earlier. I would have considered FAirways towers too but it's also out of my price range. Also anybody out there care to share their input on leasing out your units while you're not there. The pros and cons.

Yeah we're currently looking at soma. Right now they're offering a cheaper unit on the 2nd floor next to the pool. I don't know though does that sound like a good deal or is the view the utmost perk of condo living a potential buyer considers, in case we want to dispose of the unit at a later time. But then again at least you don't have to go through all the floors before you reach your unit. That's one aspect I didn't like about living in very high floors.
Marites4,
Yes you're right F.T. has a turn over date of 12/2006-3/2007 and its currently ahead of schedule. I think they working on the 20th floor as we speak. Did you purchase a condo yet? If so where did you end up buying? Soma has the best deal bar none in FBGC since the units are aggressively priced and comes "furnished" to boot. You might want to check it out when you get a chance. Hopefully QuietLife will find the time to answer the posts we've put out for him in the Soma forum.

As far as leasing out units, I know there are independent realtors who can do that for you for a fee and/or percentage of the monthly rental income. Some property management companies that manage the actual condo buildings also sometime can do that for you for a fee and/or percentage of the monthly rental income. I have no personal knowledge though because I will be living in my unit as a primary residence when I go back to the Philippines. I'm also sure a forum member will chime in who can provide better info on the topic. Hope this helps. Good Luck! thanks

Originally posted by marites4
Yeah we're currently looking at soma. Right now they're offering a cheaper unit on the 2nd floor next to the pool. I don't know though does that sound like a good deal or is the view the utmost perk of condo living a potential buyer considers, in case we want to dispose of the unit at a later time. But then again at least you don't have to go through all the floors before you reach your unit. That's one aspect I didn't like about living in very high floors.


Marites4,
It all depends on what you are really looking for. If you want a garden/pool view then the unit will have to be on a lower floor or be in a low/mid rise structure. Now if you are after scenery such as a skyline or bay view, then the unit will have to be on a higher floor of a high rise building. My take on condo living is you might as well get a view that you can not get from a 2 or 3 story house and you don't need to go very high to get a good view. This also allows you to distance yourself from the noise and crowd overspill and foot traffic. One of the biggest perks in condo living really is the view and this will also be your best marketing asset when you decide to sell/lease the said unit later down the line. Since you're investing na rin, get na the best one you can afford para walang buyer's remorse. Hope this helps.

marites4,

Pahabol lang since you can apply this advise to your condo purchase...I attended the U.S. Roadshows of Robinson (Fifth Avenue and McKinley Park) and Philtown (Fairways Tower, One McKinley, and The Metropolitan). Some of the people who attended Robinson's presentation were also present in the Philtown's venue. There was a question from an attendee as to how one can explain the price difference between the two projects (Fairways Tower and Fifth Avenue) when they are just a block or two away from one another. The Philtown Reps wanted to be politically correct so they did not want to say anything really bad about Robinson's Fifth Avenue project. Anyway after a long winded explanation someone from the audience interjected a funny comment that eventhough both projects are within vicinity of each other, the price difference between Fifth Avenue and Fairways Tower units can mostly be attributed to the view one gets because of where the projects are located. And its up to the propective buyer to decide if they would prefer to pay for to get an unobstructed views of Manila Golf, Manila Polo Club, Makati Skyline, and Manila Bay in Fairways Tower or the Fil-American Cemetery in Fifth Avenue's cheaper units. Needless to say there was a burst of laughter in the auditorium. Of course this is an exaggeration but there is a certain truth to it which is why a great realestate advisor/professional will advise clients that when investing in realestate it's not necessarily the cheapest that one should go for because it's "Location, location, location" and "You get what you pay for so buyer beware". Hope this helps.

Not a good example to emphasize on location advantage. The American Memorial is not your typical eyesore cemetery. It does not even look like a cemetery. It is more like a park. We like visiting the place for a lazy afternoon lunch when the weather is cool. I don't have anything against that view and it does not diminish the value of any high rise residential building in the area that gives its residence a view of that well-manicured and vast greenery. It can only be a positive.

^^ but if u look at those highrises window, wudnt u c a ghost, especially araw ng patay is coming when they shud starting to be ghostling around

yeah 3cr , just as I thought. If you're going to buy a unit on the second floor might as well buy a house, kind of defeats high rise living. It's strange the 2 bedroom units Soma tower 1 has left are either on the very top floor, 38th floor or the bottom 2nd and 3rd floor.
As far as the cemetary view. I guess it depends on the individual buyer if this will bother them or not. Although it looks very neat and nice IMO it will kind of give me the creeps.

Not a good example to emphasize on location advantage. The American Memorial is not your typical eyesore cemetery. It does not even look like a cemetery. It is more like a park. We like visiting the place for a lazy afternoon lunch when the weather is cool. I don't have anything against that view and it does not diminish the value of any high rise residential building in the area that gives its residence a view of that well-manicured and vast greenery. It can only be a positive.
Tootsjap,
Would you rather have a view like this?
http://www.realestatemovers.com/PPT-%20South%20120_2021%20resize.JPG
or this?
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/american%20cemetery/IMG_0230b.jpg
http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/fb17.jpg
http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/fb15.jpg
It's a little creepy wouldn't you say?

Tootsjap,
Maybe that's not the best example but that's also why I said, "Of course this is an exaggeration but there is a certain truth to it which is why a great realestate advisor/professional will advise clients that when investing in realestate it's not necessarily the cheapest that one should go for because it's Location, location, location and You get what you pay for so buyer beware". I guess to each is own (taste preference) but really no matter how parklike the American Memorial is it's still a cemetery and for most asians (especially chinoys) it is very bad feng shui (if you believe in that) which means your market to sell/lease such unit has already shrunk to only those who are not bothered by it. Why set yourself up to such limitation if you can avoid it naman. That's all I'm saying. It's just an opinion and besides that was the actual comment made by that person so I'm just telling what happened. It's not my intention to bad mouth Robinson's Fifth Avenue nor the American Memorial and I apologise if I offended anybody.

Originally posted by marites4
Yeah we're currently looking at soma. Right now they're offering a cheaper unit on the 2nd floor next to the pool. I don't know though does that sound like a good deal or is the view the utmost perk of condo living a potential buyer considers, in case we want to dispose of the unit at a later time. But then again at least you don't have to go through all the floors before you reach your unit. That's one aspect I didn't like about living in very high floors.


Marites4,
It all depends on what you are really looking for. If you want a garden/pool view then the unit will have to be on a lower floor or be in a low/mid rise structure. Now if you are after scenery such as a skyline or bay view, then the unit will have to be on a higher floor of a high rise building. My take on condo living is you might as well get a view that you can not get from a 2 or 3 story house and you don't need to go very high to get a good view. This also allows you to distance yourself from the noise and crowd overspill and foot traffic. One of the biggest perks in condo living really is the view and this will also be your best marketing asset when you decide to sell/lease the said unit later down the line. Since you're investing na rin, get na the best one you can afford para walang buyer's remorse. Hope this helps.


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Originally Posted by marites4
yeah 3cr , just as I thought. If you're going to buy a unit on the second floor might as well buy a house, kind of defeats high rise living. It's strange the 2 bedroom units Soma tower 1 has left are either on the very top floor, 38th floor or the bottom 2nd and 3rd floor.

Marites4,
Marami kasing factors but if I have to take a stab on it the availability of the top floor units simply means they have not found a matching investor who is willing and able to pay the asking price. I'm sure Soma's top floor units are more in the expensive side so prospective buyers at that price level have several competing developments (Serendra, One McKinley, Fairways Tower, Icon, Bellagio, Boni Ridge, etc) they can choose from so it is not going to be as easy to sell. But that doesn't mean Soma's upper floor and penthouse units are not as desireable. Wala palang match sila nahahanap pero meron at meron bibili niyan. Now for the lower units, it may be for the same reasons I already mentioned to you when you asked me about the 2nd floor unit. Well this is just food for thought of course so you can take it with a grain of salt so to speak.

Gals/Gents,

Good Day to all. Just thought I'd share this great FBGC pic I found while going through the FBGC archives that show the priceless unobstructed views of Manila Golf, Polo Club, Makati Skyline and on clear days the majestic Manila Bay which condo unit owners at Fairways Tower and other condo developments along Manila Golf will soon be viewing. Its very breathtaking and surreal like looking at a wide angle picture or watching a 16X9 HDTV screen so to speak - very panoramic indeed. And best of all the view will never be taken away due to future construction. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Have a good day! :)


http://www.philskies.net/library/pancreas/Planespotting/Feb_March/Dsc05881.jpg

Originally Posted by fbgcxxxx
If you guys want good views then wait till my unit at Fairways Tower gets turned over. This one has the view of Manila Golf Club/Forbes/Dasma and lastly the beautiful Makati Skyline... Now this one is definitely for keeps....


fbgcxxxx,
Hello neighbor! Congratulations on your Fairways Tower purchase. Which floor and wing were you able to buy? The one I got is a 14th floor corner unit on the South-wing building. Very excited and happy about the purchase. You said it- this one is definitely for keeps. In the meantime I've attached on the above posting an aerial pic of the views of Manila Golf, Polo Club, Makati Skyline and on clear days the majestic Manila Bay which unit owners at Fairways Tower and other condo developments along Manila Golf will get to enjoy when their units are turned over to them.

just put in the IMG bracket.. " "

Gals/Gents,

Good Day to all. Just thought I'd share this great FBGC pic I found while going through the FBGC archives that show the priceless unobstructed views of Manila Golf, Polo Club, Makati Skyline and on clear days the majestic Manila Bay which condo unit owners at Fairways Tower and other condo developments along Manila Golf will soon be viewing. Its very breathtaking and surreal like looking at a wide angle picture or watching a 16X9 HDTV screen so to speak - very panoramic indeed. And best of all the view will never be taken away due to future construction. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Have a good day! :)


http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=5560891&postcount=225


PS: Hi Dvorak. I thought I followed your directions on how to post pics but when I did it (no pic), this (below) was what came out instead. Any idea what I'm doing wrong? Could it be that it's because there were 2 pics instead of one in one url?

[URL=http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=5560891&postcount=225]

speaking of view.. i was at the unit of my friend at Boni Ridge last weekend.. he doesn't want to do any interior anymore.. he just want to put necessary stuff so that he can sleep there.. like a fridge, bed, dining, tv, curtain.. and he's asked me to do it since he is in Australia.. so i'm fitting out the unit this month for him.. told him i could spend more than 200T for the furnitures alone..


Originally Posted by fbgcxxxx
If you guys want good views then wait till my unit at Fairways Tower gets turned over. This one has the view of Manila Golf Club/Forbes/Dasma and lastly the beautiful Makati Skyline... Now this one is definitely for keeps....


fbgcxxxx,
Hello neighbor! Congratulations on your Fairways Tower purchase. Which floor and wing were you able to buy? The one I got is a 14th floor corner unit on the South-wing building. Very excited and happy about the purchase. You said it- this one is definietly for keeps. In the meantime I've attached on the above posting a web address showing the priceless unobstructed views of Manila Golf, Polo Club, Makati Skyline and on clear days the majestic Manila Bay which condo unit owners at Fairways Tower and other condo developments along Manila Golf will get to enjoy.

@dvorak, do you do interiors?

hehehe nope..

i have an architect friend that i ask for opinions.. wala na namang aayusin don sa unit sa boni ridge.. fully finished na sya.. with aircon sa lahat nang bedroom.. so ang aayusin na lang eh.. to put in the furnitures... and maybe 2 aircon sa living room / dining room.. nag canvass na kami.. a good bed will cost around 40T at forty winks (1 queen size.. tapos 2 single).. tapos yung fridge.. stainless whirlpool eh mga 28T.. range.. eh Elba ba yun.. for 35T.. tapos siguro yung TV.. bahala na lang sya.. mukhang gusto nya yung Plasma.. kaso 300T na yun.. heheheh tapos yung dining and living room.. sa Blimms ko na lang kukunin.. yung china wares and silver wares sa SM na lang.. madami din namang magaganda don..

use the actual image URL not the link to the page..

on the page that you looked at.. the actual picture is at:

http://www.philskies.net/library/pancreas/Planespotting/Feb_March/Dsc05710.jpg

so just put that link between the " " tags..



PS: Hi Dvorak. I thought I followed your directions on how to post pics but when I did it (no pic), this (below) was what came out instead. Any idea what I'm doing wrong? Could it be that it's because there were 2 pics instead of one in one url?

[URL=http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=5560891&postcount=225]

Originally Posted by Dvorak
use the actual image URL not the link to the page..
on the page that you looked at.. the actual picture is at:
http://www.philskies.net/library/pa...ch/Dsc05710.jpg
so just put that link between the " " tags..

Dvorak,
Ah OK. I think I got it now. I'll try posting the pic again and if it appears in the post this time then it means I know how to do it na. Thanks You once again for assisting the newbie! :)


OK take two...This is the pic I was trying to post earlier that's an aerial shot of the view future unit owners in Fairways Tower and other developments along Manila golf will get to enjoy once their units are turned over to them.
In the meantime we can enjoy this pic in remembrance and anticipation of the real thing...

http://www.philskies.net/library/pancreas/Planespotting/Feb_March/Dsc05881.jpg

there you go.. sumobra lang yung IMG tags mo..

Originally Posted by Dvorak
hehehe nope.. i have an architect friend that i ask for opinions.. wala na namang aayusin don sa unit sa boni ridge.. fully finished na sya.. with aircon sa lahat nang bedroom.. so ang aayusin na lang eh.. to put in the furnitures... and maybe 2 aircon sa living room / dining room.. nag canvass na kami.. a good bed will cost around 40T at forty winks (1 queen size.. tapos 2 single).. tapos yung fridge.. stainless whirlpool eh mga 28T.. range.. eh Elba ba yun.. for 35T.. tapos siguro yung TV.. bahala na lang sya.. mukhang gusto nya yung Plasma.. kaso 300T na yun.. heheheh tapos yung dining and living room.. sa Blimms ko na lang kukunin.. yung china wares and silver wares sa SM na lang.. madami din namang magaganda don..


Dvorak,
Grabe very addicting talaga itong Skyscrapercity Forum parang Ebay. Daig pa yung may kapenpal hehehe... Salamat ulit sa tulong mo at natuto rin ako mag-attach ng pic.

So Mister interior designer, may tanong po ako. Is it true that all new condo developments no longer provide 110 volt sockets (panay 220 volts lang)? Is is true also that gas cook top/range are not allowed in the condo units? Lastly just wondering since you've been shopping for your friend, meron na bang available na under the counter combination clothes washer and dryer that comes in a single unit that automatically dries the clothes after washing them without needing to transfer the clothes. This is already popular in Europe but haven't seen it yet in the US. Yun kasi and gusto kong ilagay sa unit ko instead of ay tandem combo para space saving. I'm planning not to get a maid first since ako lang naman sa unit. Thanks in advance for your assistance in this inquiry.

wala na po yatang 110 volt sa mga bagong condos..

ngayon ko lang narinig na bawal ang cook top/range? this is not true.. pano ka magluluto? pero you'll notice sa mga condo sa Fort na they have metered LPG..

yup marami nang washing machine na ganito dito sa market ngayon..


Dvorak,
Grabe very addicting talaga itong Skyscrapercity Forum parang Ebay. Daig pa yung may kapenpal hehehe... Salamat ulit sa tulong mo at natuto rin ako mag-attach ng pic.

So Mister interior designer, may tanong po ako. Is it true that all new developments no longer provide 110 volt sockets? Is is true also that gas cook top/range are not allowed in the condo units? Lastly just wondering since you've been shopping for your friend, meron na bang available na under the counter combination clothes washer and dryer that comes in a single unit that automatically dries the clothes after washing them without needing to transfer the clothes. This is already popular in Europe but haven't seen it yet in the US. Yun kasi and gusto kong ilagay sa unit ko instead of ay tandem combo para space saving. I'm planning not to get a maid first since ako lang naman sa unit. Thanks in advance for your assistance in this inquiry.

Originall Posted by Dvorak
wala na po yatang 110 volt sa mga bagong condos..

ngayon ko lang narinig na bawal ang cook top/range? this is not true.. pano ka magluluto? pero you'll notice sa mga condo sa Fort na they have metered LPG..

yup marami nang washing machine na ganito dito sa market ngayon..




Dvorak,
Thanks for the quick reply. Sabi kasi sa akin panay electric cook top and range lang raw ang pwede hindi gas dahil bawal ang LPG tanks (safety reasons) daw and there are no gas lines running to the units. I just thought this is the norm in FBGC pero baka naman sa Fairways lang ito and not for all of the developments in FBGC. You might as well check your friend's Boni Ridge unit so you know if its gas or electric cook top/range ang kailangan mong bilin sa kanya. BTW is Php200T budget the lower, middle, or upper range of furnishsing a unit? Just wondering...

pwede nga ang gas range don.. metered nga ang LPG sa boni ridge..

yung 200T.. eh kulang nga yan.. isang maganda gandang TV lang.. 400T na! hehehhehe


Dvorak,
Thanks for the quick reply. Sabi kasi sa akin panay electric cook top and range lang raw ang pwede hindi gas dahil bawal ang LPG tanks (safety reasons) daw and there are no gas lines running to the units. I just thought this is the norm in FBGC pero baka naman sa Fairways lang ito and not for all of the developments in FBGC. You might as well check your friend's Boni Ridge unit so you know if its gas or electric cook top/range ang kailangan mong bilin sa kanya. BTW is Php200T budget the lower, middle, or upper range of furnishsing a unit? Just wondering...

How come Fairways doesn't offer piped-in gas? BGC gas these piped-in gas lines.

it should have it.. kaya siguro bawal ang LPG tank.. kasi piped-in LPG din don..

at first nga.. ang plano sa Boni Ridge.. metered din ang Meralco.. parang pre-paid.. buti na lang di natuloy..

ay isa pa.. i don't know kung pareho sa ibang condos.. sa Boni Ridge.. you are only allowed to install Carrier aircon units.. di pwedeng ibang brand..

How come Fairways doesn't offer piped-in gas? BGC gas these piped-in gas lines.

to give you an idea 3cr.. yung model unit nang boni ridge.. ang interior eh.. 2M.. di pa kasama yung mga art works..


Dvorak,
Thanks for the quick reply. Sabi kasi sa akin panay electric cook top and range lang raw ang pwede hindi gas dahil bawal ang LPG tanks (safety reasons) daw and there are no gas lines running to the units. I just thought this is the norm in FBGC pero baka naman sa Fairways lang ito and not for all of the developments in FBGC. You might as well check your friend's Boni Ridge unit so you know if its gas or electric cook top/range ang kailangan mong bilin sa kanya. BTW is Php200T budget the lower, middle, or upper range of furnishsing a unit? Just wondering...

Originally Posted by Dvorak
pwede nga ang gas range don.. metered nga ang LPG sa boni ridge..
yung 200T.. eh kulang nga yan.. isang maganda gandang TV lang.. 400T na! hehehhehe

it should have it.. kaya siguro bawal ang LPG tank.. kasi piped-in LPG din don..

ay isa pa.. i don't know kung pareho sa ibang condos.. sa Boni Ridge.. you are only allowed to install Carrier aircon units.. di pwedeng ibang brand...

to give you an idea 3cr.. yung model unit nang boni ridge.. ang interior eh.. 2M.. di pa kasama yung mga art works...
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Originally Posted by thomasian
How come Fairways doesn't offer piped-in gas? BGC gas these piped-in gas lines.
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Dvorak and Thomasian,

That's what I thought but guess its not the case. OK if Boni Ridge has metered LPG then its really just Philtown who decided not to run gas lines to the Fairways Tower units kasi mismong SVP of Sales ang nagsabi sa akin na electric cooktop/range lang ang pwedeng ilagay sa kitchen and can't put a gas cook top/range since LPG tanks are not allowed due to safety regulation. I would assume that he would have volunteered information regarding the availability of a metered gas line in the unit di ba.

Regarding the 200 thousand budget peso nga pala at hindi dollars ang pinag-uusapan natin. Medyo nalito lang kasi ako since I'm currently residing in the US and Philippines nga pala ang pinag-uusapan natin. Maliit nga ang Php200T budget if you have to cover furnishings, appliances and electronics. Tapos meron pang linens, curtains, beddings and kitchen utensils. Buti na lang I won't have to spend on that anymore since I'm shipping my home furnishing to the Philippines when the unit is turned over to me. Thanks Again guys for the valuable info and input you have both provided.

PS: Php400T ang Plasma TV diyan? Anong brand/size and totoo bang HDTV (high definition) and not EDTV (extended definition) yan? One thing bad about Plasma TV is it's not advisable to use it as a computer monitor especially when surfing the web or playing games (X-box/Playstation) because it's more susceptible to burn in problems. LCD is a better technology choice if it will be used both for TV/computer use (no burn in) but medyo pricey @ around $10T (Php560T) for a 60 inch unit. If you don't need to hang the TV against a wall, DLP's and HDila's are excellent value for the money since you can go big (60 inches) but only 16 inches deep, has no burn-in problems, the bulb is replaceable so it should last you a lifetime, and most importantly its afforably priced (Price/Size). Just thought of putting my two cents on this topic since Home Theater is a hobby of mine. Hope this helps.

sorry.. i meant.. LCDs

Originally Posted by Dvorak
pwede nga ang gas range don.. metered nga ang LPG sa boni ridge..
yung 200T.. eh kulang nga yan.. isang maganda gandang TV lang.. 400T na! hehehhehe

it should have it.. kaya siguro bawal ang LPG tank.. kasi piped-in LPG din don..

ay isa pa.. i don't know kung pareho sa ibang condos.. sa Boni Ridge.. you are only allowed to install Carrier aircon units.. di pwedeng ibang brand...

to give you an idea 3cr.. yung model unit nang boni ridge.. ang interior eh.. 2M.. di pa kasama yung mga art works...
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Originally Posted by thomasian
How come Fairways doesn't offer piped-in gas? BGC gas these piped-in gas lines.
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Dvorak and Thomasian,
That's what I thought but guess its not the case. OK if Boni Ridge has metered LPG then its really just Philtown who decided not to run gas lines to the Fairways Tower units kasi mismong SVP of Sales ang nagsabi sa akin na electric cooktop/range lang ang pwedeng ilagay sa kitchen and can't put a gas cook top/range since LPG tanks are not allowed due to safety regulation. I would assume that he would have volunteered information regarding the availability of a metered gas line in the unit di ba.

Regarding the 200 thousand budget peso nga pala at hindi dollars ang pinag-uusapan natin. Medyo nalito lang kasi ako since I'm currently residing in the US and Philippines nga pala ang pinag-uusapan natin. Maliit nga ang Php200T budget if you have to cover furnishings, appliances and electronics. Tapos meron pang linens, curtains, beddings and kitchen utensils. Buti na lang I won't have to spend on that anymore since I'm shipping my home furnishing to the Philippines when the unit is turned over to me. Thanks Again guys for the valuable info and input you have both provided.

PS: Php400T ang Plasma TV diyan? Anong brand/size and totoo bang HDTV (high definition) and not EDTV (extended definition) yan? One thing bad about Plasma TV is it's not advisable to use it as a computer monitor when surfing the web because of burn in problems. LCD's are better if it will be used both for TV/computer use (no burn in) but medyo pricey at $10T (Php560T) for a 60 inch unit. If you don't need to hang the TV against a wall, DLP's and HDila's are excellent value for the money since you can go big (60 inches) but only 16 inches deep, has no burn-in problems, the bulb is replaceable so it should last you a lifetime, and most importantly its afforably priced. Just thought of putting my two cents since Home Theater set-ups is a hobby of mine. Hope this helps.

PS: Php400T ang Plasma TV diyan? Anong brand/size and totoo bang HDTV (high definition) and not EDTV (extended definition) yan? One thing bad about Plasma TV is it's not advisable to use it as a computer monitor especially when surfing the web or playing games (X-box/Playstation) because it's more susceptible to burn in problems. LCD is a better technology choice if it will be used both for TV/computer use (no burn in) but medyo pricey @ around $10T (Php560T) for a 60 inch unit. If you don't need to hang the TV against a wall, DLP's and HDila's are excellent value for the money since you can go big (60 inches) but only 16 inches deep, has no burn-in problems, the bulb is replaceable so it should last you a lifetime, and most importantly its afforably priced (Price/Size). Just thought of putting my two cents on this topic since Home Theater is a hobby of mine. Hope this helps.

I would think 60" Plasmas or LCDs are a status symbol in the P.I. at over Php500k would seem gross considering the obvious poverty.

On the technical side High Definition PLasma or LCD would be of benefit if playing DVDs on High-end or progressive scan capable players. However local TV broadcasts are still of Standard definition(analog) perhaps in another 15 or 20 years when the gov't will even consider the shift to Digital Radio or TV it's all a "wait-and-see" attitude so don't waste your $$ buying HD plasma Standard 840 x 840 will do or if you prefer a huge cinema effect get a DLP projector. Just buy a high-end DVD player and don't use pirate DVDs of which you will be tempted to try while in the P.I. :)

Originally Posted by Sedna

I would think 60" Plasmas or LCDs are a status symbol in the P.I. at over Php500k would seem gross considering the obvious poverty.

On the technical side High Definition PLasma or LCD would be of benefit if playing DVDs on High-end or progressive scan capable players. However local TV broadcasts are still of Standard definition(analog) perhaps in another 15 or 20 years when the gov't will even consider the shift to Digital Radio or TV it's all a "wait-and-see" attitude so don't waste your $$ buying HD plasma Standard 840 x 840 will do or if you prefer a huge cinema effect get a DLP projector. Just buy a high-end DVD player and don't use pirate DVDs of which you will be tempted to try while in the P.I.

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Hi Sedna. Point well taken. At Php500T presyong kotse na yun. Pang mayaman lang talaga yung mga wall mountable TV's (Plasma/LCD) since they are very expensive though the price is going down. Maybe in a couple more years... Though I don't think I will still be able to afford one so wishful thinking na lang.

When living in a condo (small space) it would be nice to be able to hang a TV instead of placing one against the wall to save space. Ater all real estate in a condo unit is too precious for a big TV to occupy unless you're a Home Theater affecianado and go for minimalist furniture to compensate. Pero hindi siguro matutuwa yung mga kapitbahay with all the raucus while watching movies if the condo unit is not well insulated to absorb the sound. HeHeHe...

Wall/screen projected DPL/LCOS projectors are quite pricey and needs more space for it to project properly as well as very light sensitive so I am assuming it's the rear projected table top DLP or HDila TV sets/monitor you're suggesting. I too am very sold with this TV choice as you can go big (ex. 60 inches) if you want and it'll still be only 16 inches deep which means it won't take too much realestate like a tube TV does. It's also priced aggressively, no burn in problems and replaceable bulbs makes it last a life time.

And Yes a quality DVD player and DVD disks will determine the quality of picture your TV will project. As they say "garbage in - garbage out" so know what you're buying. :)

Definitely, you should go for plasma TVs or flat screen LCDs. 42" to 60" is desirable. Make sure that you measure the floor space between the sitting area and the wall so you will have a good size screen. @Sedna has a good point when she said that it is more useful when you have Digital TV. Just wait, the price of plasma TVs and LCDs will go down.

well.. i guess to some price is not an issue.. if you own a 11M condo unit.. what's 500T for a TV..

Dvorak,

Naku sounds like the Php200T budget you set for yourself to furnish your friend's condo will definitely be kulang at marami-rami din kang kailangan bilhin since malaki yung cuts sa Boni Ridge (113SQM). Dapat nga siguro taasan mo na yung budget para the furnishings will live up to your friend's expectations and ma-impress siya pagkita niya sa pagkaka-ayos mo ng unit niya. I heard halos lagi naman daw over budget talaga when it comes to fixing up a place.

200 thousands for furniture and decors. ang mahal naman niyan. I can do it for cheaper. he he

hehehe kulang na kulang nga.. kahapon ni confirm ko na yung mga prices..

1 queen size, 2 single beds, 1 elba range, 1 elba range top exhaust, 1 whirlpool stainless ref, 2 split type carrier aircon.. eh 197T na..

eh wala pang dining, living room yan.. china / silver wares pa.. curtains pa..

Dvorak,

Naku sounds like the Php200T budget you set for yourself to furnish your friend's condo will definitely be kulang at marami-rami din kang kailangan bilhin since malaki yung cuts sa Boni Ridge (113SQM). Dapat nga siguro taasan mo na yung budget para the furnishings will live up to your friend's expectations and ma-impress siya pagkita niya sa pagkaka-ayos mo ng unit niya. I heard halos lagi naman daw over budget talaga when it comes to fixing up a place.

Dvorak,
I read your AC dilema on the other post. Didn't realize the split type airconditioning system can cost a unit owner almost Php200T. Eh duon palang maubos na yung budget mo. Hopefully you'll be able to work it out with Carrier so an ammicable and fair solution is reached. Mukha kasing piniperahan ka lang ng Carrier if they can not justify why you need to upgrade the unit instead of just adding one more. Have you spoken to other unit owners how they tackled this problem? I'm sure hindi lang ikaw ang nagkaproblemang ganyan. Sige good luck sa iyo and let us know how it gets resolved.

so far may 31 units na ang ni install-an nila nang multi-split system.. they said this multi-split system was specifically design for boni ridge.. sabi ko nga don sa head nang carrier na responsible sa boni ridge.. eh alam nyo pala na ganon ang mangyayari.. bakit di nyo na lang ni install agad yung multi split FCU system.. sa lahat nang units.. yun daw ang original plan.. kaya lang nag backout daw ang ayalas.. kaya ngayon ni papa shoulder sa tenants yung system na yun..

tapos meron ding mga less than 5 units ako na nakita na nag install lang nang isang aircon.. which they voided the warranty..

siguro less than 50% pa lang yata ang na turn over na units.. yung mga cash buyers lang ang nakakuha na nang units nila.. yung iba... parang finishing pa rin..

isa pa.. nag start na silang maningil nang association dues.. from August 2005.. Php75.00 per sqm/month.. @ 113.02 sqm that's Php8,476.50 per month.. quarterly ang bayad.. so they've billed out up to dec. 2005.. 5 months lahat for Php42,382.50.. grabe.. ang mahal na nang unit..mahal din nang association dues.. eh para ka nang nag rent nang apartment nyan.. hehehe

nag apply din pala ako sa Bonifacio Gas.. they're asking for Php13,500.00 for the application / deposit for the metered LPG.. tapos ang current rate eh Php292.00 per cu. meter.

Dvorak,
I read your AC dilema on the other post. Didn't realize the split type airconditioning system can cost a unit owner almost Php200T. Eh duon palang maubos na yung budget mo. Hopefully you'll be able to work it out with Carrier so an ammicable and fair solution is reached. Mukha kasing piniperahan ka lang ng Carrier if they can not justify why you need to upgrade the unit instead of just adding one more. Have you spoken to other unit owners how they tackled this problem? I'm sure hindi lang ikaw ang nagkaproblemang ganyan. Sige good luck sa iyo and let us know how it gets resolved.

re: AC - syempre yung friend ko mag dedecide nyan.. sa kanya yung unit at sya gagastos.. mukhang ayaw nyang pa void yung warranty.. kasi kung ako talaga.. yung 2.5HP na lang i install ko.. so looks like kakagatin nya yung Php110T na quote nang CARRIER.. oh well..

Dvorak,
I read your AC dilema on the other post. Didn't realize the split type airconditioning system can cost a unit owner almost Php200T. Eh duon palang maubos na yung budget mo. Hopefully you'll be able to work it out with Carrier so an ammicable and fair solution is reached. Mukha kasing piniperahan ka lang ng Carrier if they can not justify why you need to upgrade the unit instead of just adding one more. Have you spoken to other unit owners how they tackled this problem? I'm sure hindi lang ikaw ang nagkaproblemang ganyan. Sige good luck sa iyo and let us know how it gets resolved.

113 sq.m. - interior + furniture... please budget php 1 million.

Just to give some idea of the future views from west facing units in Fairways Tower.

Manila Golf and Makati CBD view from One McKinley Fort Bonifacio...
http://www.realestatemovers.com/141_4127_resize.JPG

http://www.realestatemovers.com/141_4125_resize.JPG

Manila golf and Makati CBD view from Pacific Towers Fort Bonifacio...
http://www.realestatemovers.com/PPT-%20South%20120_2017%20resize.JPG

http://www.realestatemovers.com/PPT-%20South%20120_2021%20resize.JPG

Reminds me much of Central Park in Manhattan, New York...

share ko tong actual bedroom views from Boni Ridge 19th floor.. almost same view as what will you have 3cr...

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid190/p642332457031f989c73ee6ddb1766fd2/f1f49aed.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid190/p33eed76b285637ce8f833c2826b53e7f/f1f49aee.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid190/paae3881f4c180f2835aa3bce4f5e1837/f1f49aec.jpg

Thank You very much Dvorak for those pics. Wow Ganda talaga. Sobrang swerte ng mga condo unit owners along manila golf that will always have and enjoy such serene and panoramic views. Feels far from the city and yet in reality its just 5 min away from Makati CBD. Can't wait to get my unit na talaga! Salamat ulit ng marami. :)

ganda nga nang view.. at sa bedroom yan.. so everytime na gigising ka at titingin sa bintana.. yan ang makikita mo.. hehehhee

mas maganda pa nga don sa 2nd bedroom.. kasi may windows sa 2 sides.. parehong ganyan ang view..

Thank You very much Dvorak for those pics. Wow Ganda talaga. Sobrang swerte ng mga condo unit owners along manila golf that will always have and enjoy such serene and panoramic views. Feels far from the city and yet in reality its just 5 min away from Makati CBD. Can't wait to get my unit na talaga! Salamat ulit ng marami. :)

wow! salamat po sa mga pictures.

113 sq.m. - interior + furniture... please budget php 1 million.
wow! salamat po sa mga pictures.
Highlander, Thanks for that budget info. Are you a professional interior designer/decorator?

Mhe-ann, Great to know you're enjoying the pics that have been posted so far! The latest pics Dvorak took are pretty cool ain't it?

Salamat ulit Dvorak!

i am not an interior designer. the budget info is from my experience. my unit is about the same size.

i am not an interior designer. the budget info is from my experience. my unit is about the same size.

I see. With a Php1M budget, ganda na sigurado ng unit mo. Did you end up buying in one of the FBGC developments too or did you purchase elsewhere?

but nde ko nakikita yung shammy side of makati sa pics.

it's on the other side..

puro exclusive subdivision yang nandyan.. dasma, forbes, etc..

but nde ko nakikita yung shammy side of makati sa pics.

but nde ko nakikita yung shammy side of makati sa pics.
Tigidig14,
To expound on what Dvorak has already mentioned, Fort Bonifacio is actually in the city of Taguig and not Makati city. Though Taguig does have its "shammy side", could it be you are mistaking FBGC for Rockwell in Makati City?

Rockwell is the high-class in-fill development that is in proximity to what you called the "shammy side" of makati, that of old Makati's low income neighborhoods located around and along the Pasig River. Since these areas have been there even before the Rockwell development, The Lopez/Rockwell group have future plans to rehabilitate and revitalize some parts of the said areas. If you go to the "Joya" Forum, there is a very good discussion of the Lopez/Rockwell group's Rockwell expansion strategy including which specific areas they plan to (re)develop. Hope this helps answer your question.

I see. With a Php1M budget, ganda na sigurado ng unit mo. Did you end up buying in one of the FBGC developments too or did you purchase elsewhere?

My unit is not in FBGC. I can't afford to wait for the projects there to be completed. I also find the units in FBGC expensive (cost per sq.m.) I prefer to invest where I can have more space and also get an additional parking slot for the same price that I would be paying for in one of the FBGC projects. It is important to have 2 parking slots when you are living in Manila because you'll need 2 cars due to the number coding scheme. 2 parking slots in FBGC is at least PHP 1M.

ahhh two cars to avoid color coding scheme. :bash:

My unit is not in FBGC. I can't afford to wait for the projects there to be completed. I also find the units in FBGC expensive (cost per sq.m.) I prefer to invest where I can have more space and also get an additional parking slot for the same price that I would be paying for in one of the FBGC projects. It is important to have 2 parking slots when you are living in Manila because you'll need 2 cars due to the number coding scheme. 2 parking slots in FBGC is at least PHP 1M.
Very true Highlander. In FBGC the two car parking will cost around Php1.2M (Php600T/parking slot). Imagine the cost of parking is much more than the (Php1M) interior finishing and furnishing budget you have estimated a 113 SQM unit will run. Aba this is already the price for a studio apt. in some condo developments di ba? Grabe Talaga.

Imo it's highway robbery to sell parking separate from the condo unit unless it's for an extra parking slot. However I was thinking that if developers add naman the price of parking into the condo unit cost, then the unit will not only be all the more expensive but will also be hit with a larger VAT value, like in the case of Serendra. Guess condo investors get hit one way or another and there is no getting away with it.

ahhh two cars to avoid color coding scheme. :bash:
Marites, Crazy isn't it, needing/owning 2 cars just to circumvent the implementation of the automobile coding scheme. For someone (just like me) who's been living outside the Philippines a long time, this 2 car solution sounds drastically over the top as one would perhaps rather use the public transport system on those days the car can't be used just as I currently do in San Francisco during "spare the air days". After all it's a far cheaper and more practical solution Right?

However in reality and practice, it is easier said than done based on my own personal experience while vacationing in the Philippines last December. All I can say is using the public transport system in Metro Manila is way way so different and difficult compared to San Francisco or New York. Not sure if it was just the Christmas season mad rush or just not being used to nor familiar with Metro Manila's public transportation system, pero nahirapan talaga ako ng husto getting from point A (Katipunan) to point B (Ortigas, Makati, Manila, etc.) and back especially pagnaabutan ka pa na ng rush hour since punong-puno talaga ng mga tao ang mga ito. Hirap sumakay tapos ang haba pa ng biyahe. I could only imagine how worse it would have been during the monsoon season. In the end, di ko kinaya at sumuko rin ako after a few tries and started driving the rest of my stay.

I guess it all depends on how much one value's their time and for me it's worth the cost of driving. That's why when I go back home for good I am hoping that my residence will not be too far from work otherwise I will need atleast one car for daily use and will just have to leave home earlier for the office and work later during day(s) the car is affected by the coding scheme. Now if I end up working in Makati, then it's even better because with FBGC's proximity to the CBD isang sakay lang ito so I don't even have to use a car to get to work and back.

Sad to say but Metro Manila and it's inhabitants are very much vehicle oriented in design and mentality. And this vehicle friendly attitude will continue in the forseeable future because automobile ownership is already so ingrained in many Manilenios' psyche that it may take a very long time for that much needed change in attitude to happen. If only Metro Manila's cities were designed a little better and the public transport system become efficient and convenient as in New York's or Singapore's will Manilenios perhaps have a change in attitude towards owning/operating automobiles, where personal vehicles will no longer be considered a necessity but rather a luxury.

the FORT bus at the global city isn't that bad.. I was there again last Saturday to have the unit at Boni Ridge cleaned... I just used the fort bus.. it's from Edsa Mckinley and will take you to Net One, HatchAsia, Boni Ridge, MC Home Depot, Serendra and Market Market... then going back it will be Market Market then the fort, Net One, Hatchasia, Boni Ridge, Net One, Edsa MRT. So from Edsa MRT you could go as far as taft, or north avenue, then if you just cross edsa, you'll be in ayala center..

the frequency of the bus is like, one in 10 minutes.. and the fare is just Php10.00 flat. These are aircondition buses.

10 pesos seems like a good deal considering that jeepneys now charge P7.50 plus an added bonus of the pollution, the dust, the rain, etc.

the FORT bus at the global city isn't that bad.. I was there again last Saturday to have the unit at Boni Ridge cleaned... I just used the fort bus.. it's from Edsa Mckinley and will take you to Net One, HatchAsia, Boni Ridge, MC Home Depot, Serendra and Market Market... then going back it will be Market Market then the fort, Net One, Hatchasia, Boni Ridge, Net One, Edsa MRT. So from Edsa MRT you could go as far as taft, or north avenue, then if you just cross edsa, you'll be in ayala center..
the frequency of the bus is like, one in 10 minutes.. and the fare is just Php10.00 flat. These are aircondition buses.
Dvorak,
Salamat sa info mong ito. Champion to! I am glad to know that I will not be forced to drive when going around FBGC or Makati CBD. For Php10.00, I shall definitely take the air-conditioned bus ride to get around since I'm sure vehicle parking will cost alot more than that. The bus route and pick-up / drop-off points also makes it very accessible and having them pass by every 10-15 minutes also make it very convenient. OK to since it also connects to the Edsa MRT station so I can make use of MRT and LRT if I ever have to go to Manila, Mandaluyong, Ortigas, Cubao, etc.

How are you doing with your furnishing project in Boni Ridge? Matatapos na ba? Have busted your budget wide open? I'd really be interested to find out how much over budget you finally ended up spending. And how about the air-conditioning dilema naayos na rin ba ito? Sige balitaan mo na lang kami with any updates on your project. :)

Thanks and Best Regards,
3cr

10 pesos seems like a good deal considering that jeepneys now charge P7.50 plus an added bonus of the pollution, the dust, the rain, etc.
I agree with you there Thomasian. Php10.00 for an air-conditioned bus ride around FBGC and Makati CBD is a great deal indeed and very convenient to boot! :)

Fairways Tower construction update:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid108/pedce6a9a8f57601d6f5b5cfaef3601d3/f9440301.jpg
(Photo taken by Dudz)
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/bgc/IMG_0151.jpg
Salamat Dudz!

very nice!

Mr. R.Villarosa, architect of Fairways Tower, has been awarded and recognized by BCI Asia as one of the Philippines Top Ten Architectural Firms of 2005.

The TOP TEN 2005 awards recognize architectural firms and design institutes in eight key Asian markets making the greatest contribution to the built environment this year.

Winning firms were objectively identified by BCI Asia according to the aggregate value of their projects under design or breaking ground in 2004. BCI Asia's researchers interviewed 100,000 architects and other building professionals while compiling the data for these awards.

PHILIPPINES TOP 10, FOR 2005 (not in ranking order)

ASYA (Albert S. Yu & Associates) Design Partner
Edward Co Tan + Architects
GF & Partners, Architects, Co.
Jonathan O. Gan and Associates
Nestor S. Mangio & Associates
Palafox Associates
R. Villarosa Architects
RMJM Philippines, Inc.
Recio + Casas Associates
WV Coscolluela & Associates

as of now.. free ang parking sa Global City..

re: furnishing - I just received the money today.. should be able to buy the bed, ref, range, hood.. re: aircon - looks like will be getting what carrier is recommending.. otherwise the warranty will be void.. Once I've furnished the unit.. i'll take some picture for you guys to see.

Dvorak,
Salamat sa info mong ito. Champion to! I am glad to know that I will not be forced to drive when going around FBGC or Makati CBD. For Php10.00, I shall definitely take the air-conditioned bus ride to get around since I'm sure vehicle parking will cost alot more than that. The bus route and pick-up / drop-off points also makes it very accessible and having them pass by every 10-15 minutes also make it very convenient. OK to since it also connects to the Edsa MRT station so I can make use of MRT and LRT if I ever have to go to Manila, Mandaluyong, Ortigas, Cubao, etc.

How are you doing with your furnishing project in Boni Ridge? Matatapos na ba? Have busted your budget wide open? I'd really be interested to find out how much over budget you finally ended up spending. And how about the air-conditioning dilema naayos na rin ba ito? Sige balitaan mo na lang kami with any updates on your project. :)

Thanks and Best Regards,
3cr


I agree with you there Thomasian. Php10.00 for an air-conditioned bus ride around FBGC and Makati CBD is a great deal indeed and very convenient to boot! :)

Fairways' massiveness makes it seem short. It's now 2/3 of its height.

Fairways' massiveness makes it seem short. It's now 2/3 of its height.

Thomasian,
Yeah it does look short ain't it? And at a not so high 28 floors, Fairways Tower will probably look like a mid-rise structure when done especially as it is surrounded by all these slimmer and much taller neighboring high-rise tower developments such as Serendra, Regent Parkway, Pacific Plaza, and One McKinley. Looks like Fairways Tower will be one of the select few low-key understated condo residence in a rather modern looking FBGC skyline. :)

It still has the advantage of being right next to Manila Golf.
And that view won't be blocked forever unlike other developments which boasts of a Manila Golf view but is only near it and not exactly adjacent to Manila Golf.

those sidewalls don't look pretty.. attractive.. not at all. signs are looking not so good for this building.

those sidewalls don't look pretty.. attractive.. not at all. signs are looking not so good for this building.
Renell,
True the side does look bare right now but when it's finished it will have wood and stone finishing based on the Fairways rendering which I've posted with the actual pic for comparison purposes. Imo it won't look bad at all.

hmmm... well that does look much better doesn't it but wood outside wouldn't that rot so fast? but that's only my current impressions I hope it will look way more than it's rendering by hand-over

in the rendering.. it looks like it's part of the golf course.. but in reality.. will there be a wall that will enclose the golf course?

hmmm... well that does look much better doesn't it but wood outside wouldn't that rot so fast? but that's only my current impressions I hope it will look way more than it's rendering by hand-over
Renell,
Sana nga. Malamang engineered wood ang gagamitin para durable at di anayin. Also this type of synthetic wood material normally has a minimum of 50 year useful life expectancy.

re: furnishing - I just received the money today.. should be able to buy the bed, ref, range, hood.. re: aircon - looks like will be getting what carrier is recommending.. otherwise the warranty will be void.. Once I've furnished the unit.. i'll take some picture for you guys to see.
Dvorak,
Sige I'll look forward to that.


in the rendering.. it looks like it's part of the golf course.. but in reality.. will there be a wall that will enclose the golf course?
Dvorak,
When Philtown had their US roadshow, the VP of Sales said that the property line between Fairways Tower and Manila golf course will be kept open and low-laying plants and shrubs will be planted to prevent pedestrian traffic from crossing over the golf course. This is suppose to be the plan and I hope they don't deviate from it.

Moreover there is suppose to be a Master Plan agreed upon by the condo developers along Manila golf to set aside some land as well as corresponding easement provisions so that they can create a pedestrian walking path along the side of the golf course starting from McKinley Road in Fairways Tower and ending somewhere in the Megaworld development leading to the Forbestown commercial area. If you look closely at the Bellagio layout below, the walking path along Manila Golf is actually shown in the illustration.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a376/geebeng/belsiteplan.jpg

Sana nga matuloy yung plans for this scenic walking route though I wonder how this will affect the condo's security. Guess we'll just have to wait and see if this actually comes to fruition. Hope this helps answer your question. :)

That walking-path seems like a good idea. I hope it gets realized.
It's like getting a linear park together with your condo.

Yes Thomasian this will be a welcome addition. I really hope na matuloy yung plans for the scenic walking path between Manila golf and the adjacent condos so that pedestrians can take leisurely walks along the side of the golf course when walking to the Forbestown commercial area. Mala Serendra and dating kung baga. Lets keep our fingers crossed that it does come to fruition.

If you look closely at the Bellagio layout below, the walking path along Manila Golf is actually shown in the illustration.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a376/geebeng/belsiteplan.jpg

Btw is there a cement wall or permanent structure currently separating the Manila golf property from the adjacent FBGC condo developments? Di ko kasi napansin when I vacationed there last December though I remember meron bakod yung sa McKinley Road side.

I was just in the gym this morning in Pasay road and noticed that Fairways is now very much visible on the horizon... :D

on the side of Boni Ridge.. may fence separating yung golf course and the swimming pool area nang boni ridge...

Yes Thomasian this will be a welcome addition. I really hope na matuloy yung plans for the scenic walking path between Manila golf and the adjacent condos so that pedestrians can take leisurely walks along the side of the golf course when walking to the Forbestown commercial area. Mala Serendra and dating kung baga. Lets keep our fingers crossed that it does come to fruition.

Btw is there a cement wall or permanent structure currently separating the Manila golf property from the adjacent FBGC condo developments? Di ko kasi napansin when I vacationed there last December though I remember meron bakod yung sa McKinley Road side.

Pero okay lang naman sa Boni Ridge kahit may fence kasi nasa ibabaw naman nung podium yung pool at yung iba pang mga amenities kaya hindi pa rin mahaharangan yung view.

pero you can't go sa golf course.. yung sa fairways kasi.. parang part sila nang golf course.. so you can actually go sa course..

Pero okay lang naman sa Boni Ridge kahit may fence kasi nasa ibabaw naman nung podium yung pool at yung iba pang mga amenities kaya hindi pa rin mahaharangan yung view.

Originally Posted by fbgcxxxx
If you guys want good views then wait till my unit at Fairways Tower gets turned over. This one has the view of Manila Golf Club/Forbes/Dasma and lastly the beautiful Makati Skyline... Now this one is definitely for keeps....


fbgcxxxx,
Hello neighbor! Congratulations on your Fairways Tower purchase. Which floor and wing were you able to buy? The one I got is a 14th floor corner unit on the South-wing building. Very excited and happy about the purchase. You said it- this one is definitely for keeps. In the meantime I've attached on the above posting an aerial pic of the views of Manila Golf, Polo Club, Makati Skyline and on clear days the majestic Manila Bay which unit owners at Fairways Tower and other condo developments along Manila Golf will get to enjoy when their units are turned over to them.

Hi 3cr,
Glad you noticed my old message. Yup I got a unit in Fairways even if I am already over extended with my other units due to it's locationa and view. My unit is on the 15 floor south tower. I'm probably just above you, dont worry, i'll walk lightly hehehehe.
I say this is for keeps because I also have units at Penhurts and One Mckinley. Penhurst I just finished refurnishing while One Mc is occupied by both Mom and Dad.
I'm still based in Los Angeles but goes home to Manila 2 - 3 time a year. Have been out of the country since Ninoy's assasination. Hope to see you neighbor
fgccxxxx

pero you can't go sa golf course.. yung sa fairways kasi.. parang part sila nang golf course.. so you can actually go sa course..

pwede pa rin... you just jump-off the edge of the podium and voila!, you're already at the golf course. :lol:

Hi 3cr,
Glad you noticed my old message. Yup I got a unit in Fairways even if I am already over extended with my other units due to it's locationa and view. My unit is on the 15 floor south tower. I'm probably just above you, dont worry, i'll walk lightly hehehehe. I say this is for keeps because I also have units at Penhurts and One Mckinley. Penhurst I just finished refurnishing while One Mc is occupied by both Mom and Dad. I'm still based in Los Angeles but goes home to Manila 2 - 3 time a year. Have been out of the country since Ninoy's assasination. Hope to see you neighbor
fgccxxxx
Hello fgccxxx.

Good to hear back from you neighbor. You've been away from the forum for quite sometime. Welcome back! Boy, you've definitely been investing alot in FBGC and it's good to hear that your unit in Fairways Tower is the one for keeps. I feel the same way about mine. Is your 15th floor south wing unit a corner unit? If so talagang upstairs neighbor nga kita so indeed better make sure you walk lightly - hahaha...

Btw my agent told me that Fairways Tower construction is ahead of schedule. They are working on the 21st floor already and should be finished with the 28th on or before the end of the year. This leaves them a year and a few months to do the interior and finishing. I hope there will be no delays since I'm already very excited and looking forward to moving back to the Philippines as soon as it's ready. I've been living outside of the country for over 20 years and that's long enough for me. But S.F. will always and forever have a special place in my heart. See you soon neighbor! :)

just bought the beds (1 Queen, 2 Single, matress and base and 2 side table at Forty Winks), 1 whirlpool ref, 1 Elba range.. spent 147T.. delivery on Friday..

Hi Dvorak.
Thanks for the update. O Php147T pa lang ang nagastos mo? Oo nga pala this excludes the cost of the aircon. Pero sabi mo naman bahala na yung friend mo duon so hindi na kasama yun sa Php200T budget mo. So you still have Php53T to spare. Will this be enough to cover the miscellaneous or will you be expecting to go over your Php200T budget? Looking forward to seeing the pics of your friend's unit when done. Pro ka na tapos nito!

don sa list ko.. decorative range hood about 14T.. tapos 25T sa roller blinds.. tapos about 13.5T sa installation nang metered LPG.. so yun.. may sukli pang 500.00.. kulang pang ladies drink yan sa Pharoah! hahahaha :bash:

Hi Dvorak.
Thanks for the update. O Php147T pa lang ang nagastos mo? Oo nga pala this excludes the cost of the aircon. Pero sabi mo naman bahala na yung friend mo duon so hindi na kasama yun sa Php200T budget mo. So you still have Php53T to spare. Will this be enough to cover the miscellaneous or will you be expecting to go over your Php200T budget? Looking forward to seeing the pics of your friend's unit when done. Pro ka na tapos nito!

so yun.. may sukli pang 500.00.. kulang pang ladies drink yan sa Pharoah! hahahaha :bash:
Dvorak, di bale di man magkasya yung P500 sukli sa Pharoah, malayo na ang aabutin niyan sa Stardust sa Quezon Ave. or Miss Universal sa Pasay di ba? hehehe... :)

Di talagang makakamura ka pag fully fitted na unit mo kagaya sa Soma, upon turnover.

Hello fgccxxx.

Good to hear back from you neighbor. You've been away from the forum for quite sometime. Welcome back! Boy, you've definitely been investing alot in FBGC and it's good to hear that your unit in Fairways Tower is the one for keeps. I feel the same way about mine. Is your 15th floor south wing unit a corner unit? If so talagang upstairs neighbor nga kita so indeed better make sure you walk lightly - hahaha...

Btw my agent told me that Fairways Tower construction is ahead of schedule. They are working on the 21st floor already and should be finished with the 28th on or before the end of the year. This leaves them a year and a few months to do the interior and finishing. I hope there will be no delays since I'm already very excited and looking forward to moving back to the Philippines as soon as it's ready. I've been living outside of the country for over 20 years and that's long enough for me. But S.F. will always and forever have a special place in my heart. See you soon neighbor! :)

3cr... That's definitely a two bedroom ur talking about. You're so lucky, as for me... I could only afford the studio when offered as I already bought a 3bedroom at Penhurst and 2bedroom at One Mck...
I'm very bullish with The Fort's pre-selling projects because of the LOCATION and it's developers are very solid compared to the first wave of developers that went bust during the Asian crisis in the late 90's.
Good luck to us and hope to see you sometime....

sarado na yata ang Miss Universal pre?? ayoko dyan.. may production number.. may maliliit na taong nag ma-magic.. sarado na rin ang SA.. marami nang sarado..

Dvorak, di bale di man magkasya yung P500 sukli sa Pharoah, malayo na ang aabutin niyan sa Stardust sa Quezon Ave. or Miss Universal sa Pasay di ba? hehehe... :)

sarado na yata ang Miss Universal pre?? ayoko dyan.. may production number.. may maliliit na taong nag ma-magic.. sarado na rin ang SA.. marami nang sarado..
Dvorak,
Mabilis pala ang turnover ng mga ganyang lugar. Duon kasi ako dinala ng mga kaibigan kong kuripot dahil mura raw ang beer at pulutan. Nung ako naman ang taya sa AirForce One naman kami nagpunta. Medyo may kamahalan ang kanilang beer at pulutan pero maraming selection. Hindi ako nakapuntang Pharoah pero sa mga kwento mo sa Samahan mukhang mahal pero sobrang masarap ang beer at pulutan duon...Hehehe... :drunk:

ehh ikaw pala dapat ang tinatanong tungkol sa airforce one eh... mas mahal yata don kesa sa pharaoh.. ehh ok ang beer sa pharaoh.. ang pulutan.. ay mas ok..

Dvorak,
Mabilis pala ang turnover ng mga ganyang lugar. Duon kasi ako dinala ng mga kaibigan kong kuripot dahil mura raw ang beer at pulutan. Nung ako naman ang taya sa AirForce One naman kami nagpunta. Medyo may kamahalan ang kanilang beer at pulutan pero maraming selection. Hindi ako nakapuntang Pharoah pero sa mga kwento mo sa Samahan mukhang mahal pero sobrang masarap ang beer at pulutan duon...Hehehe... :drunk:

3cr... That's definitely a two bedroom ur talking about. You're so lucky, as for me... I could only afford the studio when offered as I already bought a 3bedroom at Penhurst and 2bedroom at One Mck...
I'm very bullish with The Fort's pre-selling projects because of the LOCATION and it's developers are very solid compared to the first wave of developers that went bust during the Asian crisis in the late 90's.
Good luck to us and hope to see you sometime....
fbgcxxx,
Yes good luck indeed. Wow aside from your Fairways Tower unit meron ka pang 2 bedroom sa One McKinley at 3 bedroom sa Penhurst. Boy you must be really loaded or have saved alot to be able to invest in so many FBGC units. Galing naman. One McKinley is very impressive imo. Is your Penhurst unit primarily for investment and if so are you planning to sell or rent your Penhurst unit? I am just wondering lang kasi what rental income range FBGC 2/3 bedroom units command these days and how hard it is to rent out because a realtor friend of mine is asking me whether I might be interested investing in a finished but not furnished 2 bedroom unit in Penhurst. :)
3cr

check this out 3cr.. http://www.housinginteractive.com/

there are FBGC units there.. from Penhurst, Boni Ridge, Essensa.. units are from 70T to 150T a month.. depending on furnishing..

Wow aside from your Fairways Tower unit meron ka pang 2 bedroom sa One McKinley at 3 bedroom sa Penhurst. Boy you must be really loaded or have saved alot to be able to invest in so many FBGC units. Galing naman. Is Penhurst primarily for investment and if so are you planning to sell or rent your Penhurst unit? I am just wondering lang kasi what rental income range FBGC 2/3 bedroom units command these days and how hard it will be to rent out.

Di talagang makakamura ka pag fully fitted na unit mo kagaya sa Soma, upon turnover.
Yes Marites Soma is currently offering one of the best deals in FBGC since the price already includes basic furnishing tapos wala pang VAT. :)

check this out 3cr.. http://www.housinginteractive.com/
there are FBGC units there.. from Penhurst, Boni Ridge, Essensa.. units are from 70T to 150T a month.. depending on furnishing..
Thanks Dvorak. There is alot of good info sa website na ito. Guess the properties in FBGC have already appreciated to command this type of rent. What more when the commercial areas of Serendra and Forbestown, St.Luke's Hospital and proposed office towers get built. Pihadong mas taas pa ito. Things are looking up @ FBGC and sana magtuloy-tuloy na ito.

ehh ikaw pala dapat ang tinatanong tungkol sa airforce one eh... mas mahal yata don kesa sa pharaoh.. ehh ok ang beer sa pharaoh.. ang pulutan.. ay mas ok..
Minsan lang naman kami nag AirForce One. Bukod sa wide selection talagang masarap at sariwa ang mga pulutang inihahain nila duon...hehehe :tongue4:

wow.. nakaka enganyo naman yang wideeeeeeee selection na yan.. at sigurado ka bang sariwa??

don ba sa AFO yung may big shirt?

Thanks Dvorak. There is alot of good info sa website na ito. Guess the properties in FBGC have already appreciated to command this type of rent. What more when the commercial areas of Serendra and Forbestown, St.Luke's Hospital and proposed office towers get built. Pihadong mas taas pa ito. Things are looking up @ FBGC and sana magtuloy-tuloy na ito.



Minsan lang kami nag AirForce One. Bukod sa wide selection talagang masarap at sariwa ang mga pulutang inihahain nila duon...hehehe :crazy2:

wow.. nakaka enganyo naman yang wideeeeeeee selection na yan.. at sigurado ka bang sariwa??don ba sa AFO yung may big shirt?
Yes on both of your questions. When I went there last December, they had their own version of the big souvenir shirt similar to Genies. Meron din masahe if you choose to. Meron pa ngang show ang Viva Hotbabes when we were there. Yung pulutan ay talagang sariwa at wala pang exotic sa menu selection at excellent and friendly din ang service. Enjoy duon! My only complaint was the P25T bill dahil ako ang taya that night. Buti na lang they accept credit cards.

damn.. 25T bill.. that's expensive.. ilan kayo??

well i guess.. hanggang kwento na lang ako sa AFO.. that's too expensive for me.. tsaka na pag politician na siguro ako! hahahaha

don na lang tayo sa cubao.. mura mura don.. madami ding gimik.. merong may alagang sawa.. may nagpapatak nang kandila.. may nag cho chop nang saging.. at may lumalak lak nang SMB lights.. :bash:

Yes on both of your questions. When I went there last December, they had their own version of the big souvenir shirt similar to Genies. Meron din masahe if you choose to. Meron pa ngang show ang Viva Hotbabes when we were there. Yung pulutan ay talagang sariwa at wala pang exotic sa menu selection at excellent and friendly din ang service. Enjoy duon! My only complaint was the P25T bill dahil ako ang taya that night. Buti na lang they accept credit cards.

damn.. 25T bill.. that's expensive.. ilan kayo??

well i guess.. hanggang kwento na lang ako sa AFO.. that's too expensive for me.. tsaka na pag politician na siguro ako! hahahaha

don na lang tayo sa cubao.. mura mura don.. madami ding gimik.. merong may alagang sawa.. may nagpapatak nang kandila.. may nag cho chop nang saging.. at may lumalak lak nang SMB lights.. :bash:
Dvorak,
Lima kami sa VIP room at lahat nagorder ng kanya-kanyan pulutang pinapak which was why umabot ng P25T (P5T/head). Minsan lang naman kami duon so pamasko ko na lang sa mga kaibigan ko yun dahil 13 years rin bago ko sila nakita ulit. Kanya nga tapos nun hanggang Heartbeat, Stardust, at Miss Universal nalang kami. :)

sa susunod na magpapapasko ka.. sama ako ha! :bash:

Dvorak,
Lima kami sa VIP room at lahat nagorder ng kanya-kanyan pulutang pinapak which was why umabot ng P25T (P5T/head). Minsan lang naman kami duon so pamasko ko na lang sa mga kaibigan ko yun dahil 13 years rin bago ko sila nakita ulit. Kanya nga tapos hanggang Heartbeat, Stardust, at Miss Universal nalang kami. :)

sa susunod na magpapapasko ka.. sama ako ha! :bash:
Sana wag magsara para enjoy lahat tayo...HEHEHE... :drunk:

sisiguraduhin kong di magsasara para sayo! hehehe

last time we were at pharaoh.. 3 kami.. inabot nang mga 12T..

Sana wag magsara para enjoy lahat tayo...HEHEHE... :drunk:

sisiguraduhin kong di magsasara para sayo! hehehe
last time we were at pharaoh.. 3 kami.. inabot nang mga 12T..
So hindi na nagkakalayo ang presyo. Ako rin isama mo sa Pharoah ha? :)

sure.. pero magastos don.. sa iba na lang kita isasama.. don sa mura mura.. pero parang pharaoh din..

So hindi na nagkakalayo ang presyo. Ako rin isama mo sa Pharoah ha? :)

sure.. pero magastos don.. sa iba na lang kita isasama.. don sa mura mura.. pero parang pharaoh din..
OK Friend. Sige kitakits tayo sa isang taon pagnagawa ang Fairways Tower! :)

the FORT bus at the global city isn't that bad. From Edsa Mckinley it will take you to Net One, HatchAsia, Boni Ridge, MC Home Depot, Serendra and Market Market... then going back it will be Market Market then the fort, Net One, Hatchasia, Boni Ridge, Net One, Edsa MRT. So from Edsa MRT you could go as far as taft, or north avenue, then if you just cross edsa, you'll be in ayala center.. the frequency of the bus is like, one in 10 minutes.. and the fare is just Php10.00 flat. These are aircondition buses.
OK getting back to business, Thanks Dvorak for the info on the P10 airconditioned FBGC busses which will be a great alternative to driving a car especially since there may be a potential traffic hot spot in McKinley Parkway in the near future. Just came across this article about the proposed coliseum and convention center in Taguig. They will be putting the said structure(s) in a 3.5 hectare lot along McKinley Parkway, beside Market Market. I hope that the proposed subway (MRT extension) and parking structure is included in this Master Plan to alleviate the expected traffic such project will attract.

Ngayon palang nga traffic na sa may MarketMarket when the schools end their day what more when Serendra, Soma, the Coliseum, and the Convention Center is added in the mix. And since the Ayala group did not follow the original FBGC Master Traffic Plan when they did the Master Plan for the Serendra project, I wonder why McKinley Parkway was not widened to help with the traffic flow especially if this coliseum/convention center project is already in the pipeline.

As much as I welcome this project with open arms, I really hope they did their homework on the environmental impact this project will have on the said area in McKinley Parkway because I am just afraid that the traffic might spill over the rest of FBGC. I can only assume they have done traffic studies and have contigency plans to implement if the traffic and gridlock do come to fruition.

Anyway this is exactly the kind of problem/situation I was avoiding and one of the contributing reasons why I chose Fairways Tower over the more popular Serendra or Soma developments. It's location not only offers a more peaceful, serene, private residential setting but also provide excellent views as well. Hope it doesn't change. Believe me you'll understand, appreciate, and cherish the value of such things as you get older. Ayoko na ng magulo at maingay. :)

^ daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayamn. can we get a new thread for this please?

fbgcxxx,
Boy you must be really loaded or have saved alot to be able to invest in so many FBGC units. Galing naman. One McKinley is very impressive imo. Is your Penhurst unit primarily for investment and if so are you planning to sell or rent your Penhurst unit? I am just wondering lang kasi what rental income range FBGC 2/3 bedroom units command these days and how hard it is to rent out because a realtor friend of mine is asking me whether I might be interested investing in a finished but not furnished 2 bedroom unit in Penhurst. :)
3cr
NO... I'm not loaded. It's called the power of leverage. HAHAHA !!! I guess you can say I've used up a lot of the equity in my primary residence here in the States. B.T.W Have you read the book Rich Dad/Poor Dad. Im trying to apply some of the ideas but using it in the Philippines instead of here in the States. Anyway, back to the topic of Fort's real estate. My Penhurst is small compared to other 3 bedroom units for sale/or rent (Its less than 100 sq/m). I had it professionally interiored (if there's such a word). It's for sale for 7.8M or for rent for 65K a month. Whichever comes first. Let me try attaching some pics of the unit. Although not sure how to do it... let me try. If not, HELP !!!!

NO... I'm not loaded. It's called the power of leverage. HAHAHA !!! I guess you can say I've used up a lot of the equity in my primary residence here in the States. B.T.W Have you read the book Rich Dad/Poor Dad. Im trying to apply some of the ideas but using it in the Philippines instead of here in the States. Anyway, back to the topic of Fort's real estate. My Penhurst is small compared to other 3 bedroom units for sale/or rent (Its less than 100 sq/m). I had it professionally interiored (if there's such a word). It's for sale for 7.8M or for rent for 65K a month. Whichever comes first. Let me try attaching some pics of the unit. Although not sure how to do it... let me try. If not, HELP !!!!
Yes infact I did which is why I've been dabbling in realestate instead of the stock market. I am actually kinda doing the same thing as you but in combination of both US and RP real estate. Since I am also trying to avoid highly leveraging my realestate investments, I am in the process of selling my SF Bay Area home and invest the proceeds out of state as well as in RP realestate while the properties are still affordable enough to do 2 for 1 or even 3 for 1.

PS: In order to post a picture you need to press "Go Advance" then another window will appear. Among the little symbols, there is one that will say "Insert Image". Press it and a smaller window will appear where you can type in the pic's tagline. Just place the pic's tagline that you want to post and press enter. (Make sure that you are actually using the original/source tagline of the pic you're posting or the pic will not show.) The tagline will then appear on the bigger window where the body of your post can be written. It should look like this:

tagline

The picture should then appear when you send the said posting. If it doesn't you are doing something wrong. Dvorak taught me how to post pics and his instructions are contained in the last few pages of the Fairways Tower Forum. You can use that as reference as needed. Hope this helps.

i guess the irrational exuberance in california real estate is definitely spilling over bonifacio global city.

NO... I'm not loaded. It's called the power of leverage. HAHAHA !!! I guess you can say I've used up a lot of the equity in my primary residence here in the States. B.T.W Have you read the book Rich Dad/Poor Dad. Im trying to apply some of the ideas but using it in the Philippines instead of here in the States. Anyway, back to the topic of Fort's real estate. My Penhurst is small compared to other 3 bedroom units for sale/or rent (Its less than 100 sq/m). I had it professionally interiored (if there's such a word). It's for sale for 7.8M or for rent for 65K a month. Whichever comes first. Let me try attaching some pics of the unit. Although not sure how to do it... let me try. If not, HELP !!!!

OK..Here it goes... Lets see.http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/fbgcxxxx/DSC_0063.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/fbgcxxxx/CopyofDSC_0059.jpg http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/fbgcxxxx/DSC_0075.jpg http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/fbgcxxxx/DSC_0058.jpg http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/fbgcxxxx/DSC_0067.jpg

NO... I'm not loaded. It's called the power of leverage. HAHAHA !!! I guess you can say I've used up a lot of the equity in my primary residence here in the States. B.T.W Have you read the book Rich Dad/Poor Dad. Im trying to apply some of the ideas but using it in the Philippines instead of here in the States. Anyway, back to the topic of Fort's real estate. My Penhurst is small compared to other 3 bedroom units for sale/or rent (Its less than 100 sq/m). I had it professionally interiored (if there's such a word). It's for sale for 7.8M or for rent for 65K a month. Whichever comes first. Let me try attaching some pics of the unit. Although not sure how to do it... let me try. If not, HELP !!!!

View from living room window (Bonifacio Ridge in front)
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/fbgcxxxx/DSC_0072.jpg
Dining room (only 2 dining chairs... I plan to add a bench on one side and individual chairs on the other)http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/fbgcxxxx/DSC_0060.jpg http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/fbgcxxxx/DSC_0023.jpg http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/fbgcxxxx/DSC_0062.jpg thats the foyer from the entry door. side door is to the kitchen

i guess the irrational exuberance in california real estate is definitely spilling over bonifacio global city.
True, many non-residents are investing in FBGC but we also have to remember FBGC prices are in peso so they're still relatively cheap in dollar terms for FilAms/OFCs to invest in them. And I believe as long as one doesn't over-extend themselves financially due to extreme speculation, realestate in general, such as these FBGC properties, can really be good sound investment in peso terms that is. As long as you don't need to convert the peso investment back to dollars it should be OK since it's the exchange rate (peso devaluation) that can actually hit you in the long term. That's why I made it a point to also invest in US real estate inorder to have a more diversified realestate portfolio. Tapos meron pang dollar rental income which I can use during my stay in the Philippines. Well that's my investment strategy anyway and so far its working just fine for me. But i'm still keeping my fingers crossed just in case. :)

Fbgcxxx,
I'm glad you were able to post the pics ok. Wow your condo unit looks nice and modern, very personalized. The space look quite spacious naman even if its less than 100SQM. What did you do with the cement floor? It looks like it's been colored, polished, and sealed with some circular embelishment added around the edges in some parts. Are those glass or lights on the floor?

Ganda at maluwag yung kitchen. Is there a maid's room too? Just wondering is that a combo dryer/washer unit under the right side counter? I also can't help notice mukhang masarap din yung food on the counter (hehehe).
I like that your dining room and foyer are appropriately sized, though the living room is a little on the small side.

The bedrooms are very Zen looking with those platform beds and its nice how it looks out of the window. The views are nice as well sayang nga lang your Makati skyline view from your living room is narrow due to Boni Ridge. Di bale, just invest in a telescope or binoculars and you can people watch (hehehe). Btw just wondering how many parking slots does your 3 bdrm unit have?

Sorry kung madaming tanong. I'm just appreciative of the good job you've done in finishing/furnishing your condo unit so I just want to know more about it. :)

that's a nice view you got in there. sayang makati skyline is blocked by the boni ridge twins.

nice interior.. who did your interior fbgcxxxx?

View from living room window (Bonifacio Ridge in front)
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/fbgcxxxx/DSC_0072.jpg
Dining room (only 2 dining chairs... I plan to add a bench on one side and individual chairs on the other)http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/fbgcxxxx/DSC_0060.jpg http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/fbgcxxxx/DSC_0023.jpg http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/fbgcxxxx/DSC_0062.jpg thats the foyer from the entry door. side door is to the kitchen

yeah, nice unit. May i ask also if you don't mind how much you spent all in all in interior decorating. Did you do it yourself or had someone do it for you?
Is it available for rent for balikbayans transient? or long term ang preferred tenants mo? How much is it per month? me discount ba? he he
Sana all condo unit owners who have already received their units post their pictures here so we can all see how well or not so well , they turned out.

Good job, looks great without ostentatious spending.

Fbgcxxx,
I'm glad you were able to post the pics ok. Wow your condo unit looks nice and modern, very personalized. The space look quite spacious naman even if its less than 100SQM. What did you do with the cement floor? It looks like it's been colored, polished, and sealed with some circular embelishment added around the edges in some parts. Are those glass or lights on the floor?

Ganda at maluwag yung kitchen. Is there a maid's room too? Just wondering is that a combo dryer/washer unit under the right side counter? I also can't help notice mukhang masarap din yung food on the counter (hehehe).
I like that your dining room and foyer are appropriately sized, though the living room is a little on the small side.

The bedrooms are very Zen looking with those platform beds and its nice how it looks out of the window. The views are nice as well sayang nga lang your Makati skyline view from your living room is narrow due to Boni Ridge. Di bale, just invest in a telescope or binoculars and you can people watch (hehehe). Btw just wondering how many parking slots does your 3 bdrm unit have?

Sorry kung madaming tanong. I'm just appreciative of the good job you've done in finishing/furnishing your condo unit so I just want to know more about it. :)

Thanks and I'm glad it's receiving a lot of good compliments. With regards to the floor.... I made it concrete cement ala industrial look (natural color, just a little polished but not too shiny). The circular things on the floor are Mother of Pearl imbedded. Yes, there is a maid's room (w/a lot of ventilation due to all the windows as it is also a corner rm) from the kitchen area as well as a toilet and bath for the help. Yup, that's a combo washer/dryer and the food was also good... Had a little high school reunion from San Agustine batchmates. hehehe. The parking is only one slot (mahal kasi...) but the parking area has high ceilings and wide spaces to drive on, unlike the older condos during the 90's. Actually, from one of the side windows in the living room... I have a good view of the Manila Golf club, but it is not as good as the unobstructed view we will be getting from Fairways...
I will try to look for the pics of the masters bedroom and the bathrooms... They are really nicely done too.... thanks again.
ps. note that when this unit was turned over... it was a complete shell with no doors, floors, paint and nothing at the kitchen at all. But that's why it was so cheap, but they did deliver on time with quality.

nice interior.. who did your interior fbgcxxxx?

Thanks Dvorak... His name is Gene Navea. A brother of one of my good friends in Manila. He's been in the business for more than 30 years already. Been seeing his work since I was in grade school. If you want his number, just let me know.

yeah, nice unit. May i ask also if you don't mind how much you spent all in all in interior decorating. Did you do it yourself or had someone do it for you?
Is it available for rent for balikbayans transient? or long term ang preferred tenants mo? How much is it per month? me discount ba? he he
Sana all condo unit owners who have already received their units post their pictures here so we can all see how well or not so well , they turned out.
The interior was done by this guy name Gene Navea. I had to work with him while I was here in the States, which required me to go home at least 3 times during the project. I'm not so sure with the final amount it cost me, but roughly I think it did not go over 1M.
This unit is either for sale or rent. Whichever comes first... Rental is 65k and can be bought for 7.8M.
But it na... All you need to do is move in and entertain friends. The lobby and pool of this building is also cool and nicely done. B.T.W aside from being a 3 bedroom, it also comes with a maid's quarter with bath and toilet.
Anyway, thanks for appreciating it.

Good job, looks great without ostentatious spending.
THANKS BUSTERO... I hate being ostentatious and I'm glad you noticed that.

Dvorak,
How are you doing with your furnishing project? May pictures ka na ba nung first interior project mo? Share naman at balitaan mo na lang kami when you find the time. Sige. :)

i posted some shots don sa boni ridge thread..

pina service ko kahapon yung ref.. had to change the opening.. para ang door away from the kitchen ang opening..

i should be getting the range hood today.. tapos bukas i install yung blinds sa mga windows..

baka sa saturday tumingin ako nang dining / sofa set..

Dvorak,
How are you doing with your furnishing project? May pictures ka na ba nung first interior project mo? Balitaan mo na lang kami.

Thanks for the update. I'll go check it out. :)
Btw, kamusta na ang progress ng Fairways Tower?

di ko nakikita ang fairways eh.. sa buendia kasi ako nanggagaling.. tapos ang labas dito sa bonifacio stop over na..

OK lang yon Dvorak. Maybe next time...
Btw, your project in Boni Ridge is taking shape.
We'd like to see pics of it when it's finally completed.

nice inspiring interiors fbxxxx

nice inspiring interiors fbxxxx
thanks....

@Francis20,
Just wondering if you noticed how Fairways Tower is coming along since Philtown has yet to post new pics in their website. Kung pwede, balitaan mo naman kami when you get the chance. Thank You for your assistance! :)

I just happened to see your interiors @fbgcxxx. Nice Zen-Modernist look. The mother of pearl imbedded in the glazed/polished cement floor is a nice touch. What are you doing for window treatment for some privacy?

I just happened to see your interiors @fbgcxxx. Nice Zen-Modernist look. The mother of pearl imbedded in the glazed/polished cement floor is a nice touch. What are you doing for window treatment for some privacy?

Hi LILI... Thanks for the nice words, anyway, regarding window treatment for the unit. I am thinking more on the side of Light Filtering Cellular Shades that could either roll down and up if needed.
I have a picture of it from my parents unit at One Mc... When I get a chance tonight, I will attach a picture of it.
Thanks again.

haha if you're willing to jog in the morning instead. yeah my route is from ISM then to market! market! to soma to nbc tent to fairways, then mckinley road down to ayala mrt.
@Coke, during your morning jog have you noticed how Fairways Tower is progressing? Just wondering how it is coming along since Philtown has yet to post new pics in their website. Kung pwede, balitaan mo naman kami when you get the chance. Please... Thank You! :)

it is pretty much progressing don't worry! it's growing everyday :D

this was taken only last week @3cr...hope this is ok:)...the closest we can get:D

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/bgc/fairways.jpg

looks like a square office building....hopefully the finishes would make up for the look on this building

Hi LILI... Thanks for the nice words, anyway, regarding window treatment for the unit. I am thinking more on the side of Light Filtering Cellular Shades that could either roll down and up if needed.
I have a picture of it from my parents unit at One Mc... When I get a chance tonight, I will attach a picture of it.
Thanks again.

Ok, please do. I am very much interested. Thanks. :)

If I may just add an interior design suggestion to put a section rug (perhaps a sissal rug with rubber matting underneath to set off the dining area and to provide a bit of texture and contrast to the innovative glazed cement with mother of pearl inlay flooring). It's just a suggestion.

Ok, please do. I am very much interested. Thanks. :)

If I may just add an interior design suggestion to put a section rug (perhaps a sissal rug with rubber matting underneath to set off the dining area and to provide a bit of texture and contrast to the innovative glazed cement with mother of pearl inlay flooring). It's just a suggestion.

Great suggestion Lili !!! I'll look into it when I visit the unit again come January. I may need to replace the coffee table with something more sizeable too. The coffee table in place right now is just a temporary thing just to fill in the living room. Any more suggestions, I'm welcome for it, as long as it's free !!! :)

Hi Dudz.
You're the Man! Thank You as always for the excellent pics of Fairways Tower you've posted for me. I really appreciate it very much. I'm currently living in California so I really rely and depend on my fellow SkyScraper City forum members for updates and I'm so grateful for the continued assistance everyone's been providing. Looks like Fairway's Tower is coming a long quite well. Thanks again! :)

Btw Dudz, Is the first pic taken from McKinley Road side? Just wondering if my unit is one of those I see at the top corner?

Coke,
Thank you also for the update. I'm glad the project is progressing smoothly and quickly. Hope construction continues w/o hitch/delay. :)

Fairways Construction Update:
This was taken only last week @3cr...hope this is ok:)...the closest we can get:D
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/bgc/fairways.jpg
Taken October 17th:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/bgc/IMG_0151.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid108/pedce6a9a8f57601d6f5b5cfaef3601d3/f9440301.jpg
it is pretty much progressing don't worry! it's growing everyday :D

looks like a square office building....hopefully the finishes would make up for the look on this building
Edmund,
Yeah right now it kinda looks a lot like a square and bare office building but hopefully will look fine when this is all finished. It should have engineered wood embelishment and stone finishing outside as shown on the Fairways rendering which I've posted with the actual pic for comparison purposes. I think it will be alright as long as they don't deviate from the rendering. :)

October 31, 2005:

http://www.philtown.net/images/cms/As%20of%20October%2031,%202005.jpg

http://www.philtown.net/images/cms/October%2031,%202005.jpg

i like the lined tress along the fairways! very nice....

This will also be a nice modern classy building once its finished.

Thomasian/Aaron,
Thanks for the the latest photos of Fairways Tower. Wow looks like it's coming a long quickly and hopefully construction continues smoothly and w/o delay. I'm currently living in S.F. California and can't wait to come home when the unit is ready. This is why I rely and depend on my fellow SkyScraper City forum members for updates and I'm so grateful for the continued assistance. Thanks again! :)

PS: Does anybody have any rendering of Fairway Tower's front facade, the one facing 5th Avenue. It's just that all of the renderings I've seen so far is always the back side, the one facing the golf course. Curious lang kasi ako how the front lobby and driveway canopy will look kasi hindi ko ma-imagine how Philtown has designed the driveway entrance and exit points for the lobby entrance of this building. Weird kasi yung angle nung building from 5th Ave.

Hi Dudz.
You're the Man! Thank You as always for the excellent pics of Fairways Tower you've posted for me. I really appreciate it very much. I'm currently living in California so I really rely and depend on my fellow SkyScraper City forum members for updates and I'm so grateful for the continued assistance everyone's been providing. Looks like Fairway's Tower is coming a long quite well. Thanks again! :)

Btw Dudz, Is the first pic taken from McKinley Road side? Just wondering if my unit is one of those I see at the top corner?
thanks also @3cr. we are all happy to be doing this:). and yeah, that's the view from mckinley road. hope to see you soon waving from up there! :haha: