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at the Forbes Town Center
by Megaworld Corporation

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Forbeswood Heights marks a new age of carefree, indulgent living. It is a new village lovingly master planned by the foremost craftsmen of excellent living space. A delightful balance of tradition and innovation. Of the artistic and the natural. A tropical oasis where homes and gardens embrace each other in perfect harmony.

Nestled within the Forbes Town Center, Forbeswood Heights is just a few steps away from a myriad of restaurants, specialty shops and recreational amenities. So you can let loose your zest for the fun and the flavors of good life.

Location
Forbes Town Center/Fort Bonifacio Global City, Makati

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Features
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Development Plan
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• Gated entrance
• Main entry and walkway lined with palm trees and water features
• Tennis court
• Lap and free-form swimming pool with in-water pool lounge
• Children’s wading pool with water slide
• Changing rooms
• Landscaped gardens and bird bath
• Children’s playground
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• 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
• Maintenance and housekeeping services
• Car wash area for selected parking level

Updates
Forbeswood Heights Tower I - ? floors - 200X - U/C?
Forbeswood Heights Tower II - ? floors - 200X - U/C?
Forbeswood Heights Tower III - ? floors - 200X - U/C?
Forbeswood Heights Tower IV - ? floors - 200X - U/C?
Forbeswood Heights Tower V - ? floors - 200X - U/C?
Forbeswood Heights Tower VI - ? floors - 200X - U/C?
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Is this already starting construction? Looks like a nice project... but a huge one at that too. Hehehe...! Great location....

looks nice. though small

units were unexpectedly sold like hotcakes during its launching date last year (or last last year?)

Ohh this project...Very elegant and quite massive too...It occupies a large area of the BGC residential lots. Last year, i was persuading my parents to buy a unit, i got close but nah we are not....:( Its quite expensive.

They are short, but that doesnt really bother me because they wouldnt look too nice if they were any taller.

how tall is each?

If i can remember correctly, i think they are 14 floors each...somewhere around there. maybe more than 14. They are not tall, but i still like them.

it's in a great location though. so some units face the golf course?maybe that's why it's expensive and ofcourse because they didn't maximize the height. i read an article about the new ayala project serendra, i think that would be a very great project. great architect from US and more than half of the lot would be landscape.....

Yeah it does have an excellent location overlooking the golf course. All the residentials in this area of BGC are fortunate to have the golf course in one side (with the Makati CBD in the background) and the future BGC skyline in the other side.

They look so unoriginal. Serendra is going to kick their butts.

Damn. Welcome to Fort Bonifacio Global City. The newest residential area in the Philippines. :wallbash:

looks luxurious though..

yeah, it says its luxurious.
update from my spying....underway construction are towers 1 and 3.
some few units available for tower 6 facing the golf course.
its about 80% sold, and i believe that figure.

FORBESWOOD HEIGHTS: A JEWELED SETTING
The Philippine STAR - 09/25/2004

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Like a precious gem, Forbeswood Heights stands out amid the lush backdrop of the Bonifacio Global City. With six medium- to high-rise condominium buildings overlooking a central park, it is an address of many facetsócomfort, style, luxury and privilege. Forbeswood Heights strikes a balance among all these elements, making it one of the most coveted addresses in the country today.

"At Forbeswood Heights, urban pacesetters can reward themselves with exclusive access to their own piece of paradise," said Noli Hernandez, vice president for marketing of property giant Megaworld Corporation.

Megaworld, together with Bonifacio West Development Corp., is building Forbeswood Heights at the Forbes Town Center, an emerging upscale enclave set right next to the countryís foremost symbols of distinctionóthe Manila Golf and Country Club, Manila Polo Club and Forbes Park.

For successful yuppies and young families who want to lay claim to a lifestyle of exceptional prestige, Forbeswood Heights offers executive studios to one-bedroom suites that range from 36 to 59 square meters. These residential units can be joined to provide more space. Aside from two high-speed, interior-finished passenger elevators in each of the six towers, thoughtful amenities include a 24-hour security command center, centralized mail room, multilevel parking with a car wash area and a retail arcade at the ground floor.

Forbeswood Heights boasts a remarkable sales record. Already fully taken up are four of its six towersóAgoho, Bauhinia, Cambridge and Dorchester. To date, Evergreen has reached the 80 percent sales mark, while Florida, launched early this year, is 83 percent sold.

"Forbeswood Heights brings a lifestyle of unmatched pleasure to condominium dwellers," Hernandez said. "It transforms home into an everyday tropical getaway." Hernandez is referring to the developmentís crown jewel: its 5,500-square-meter central park.

The central park brings the outdoors indoorsóa sprawling playground embraced by well-manicured lawns and walkways. Its focal point is an impressive swimming pool complex, composed of a 25-meter-long lap pool, a free-form pool with in-water lounge and a childrenís wading pool with water slide.

A few steps away from the pool deck are a multipurpose hall and childrenís playground, as well as a fitness station, jogging path, tennis court and mini-putting green for challenging workouts.

Beyond the gates of Forbeswood Heights lies Forbes Town Road, a leisure strip of cafÈs, restaurants, bars and specialty shops. Now doing brisk business are its anchor establishments, a UCC CafÈ at the ground level of the three-story Forbes Town Center showroom and the Global Cityís first-ever McDonaldís outlet.

From its choice location at the Global City, Forbeswood Heights is a few minutesí drive away from Makati and Ortigas via the EDSA Kalayaan Flyover, McKinley Road or C-5 Road. Also within reach are the e-Square IT Park and Net One, the American, British and Japanese schools, Sports Kamp, Par 43 Mini-Golf and the NBC Tent and other conveniences such as PriceSmart Membership Shopping, MC Home Depot, Bonifacio Stopover and the upcoming St. Lukeís Medical Center.

"As a shining example of what the good life is all about, Forbeswood Heights simply towers above the rest," Hernandez said.

this project came in first before Serendra. so it deserves a credit. units here indeed sold out fast., i dunno why. probably, bec people prefers community developments like this over single tower.
i just wonder why they named the 3 towers with places and the other 3 with trees.
Agoho, Bauhinia (acacia?) and Evergreen (is this a tree)? this one is very near penhurst and boni ridge. well, there's Kensington on the way. so it would be a bit dense on that past 3-4 years from now.

another Megaworld crapper.

i think this one is blocking Bonifacio Ridge's view.. I wonder why they agree.

its lush, luxurious and elegant....not really a megaworld crapper. Its ok for me. And yeah, it came before Serandra so it does deserve credit. I didnt know that they are already in those stages of construction...i was thinking that they just started.

it's really nothing special. the buildings at least. BGC buildings are surrounded by more greenery, so it will naturally look better.

The problem with community condos like this one is that all of you still end up sharing the amenities. Like the pool for example. Imagine a hot summer day when tenants of the 6 buildings suddenly decide to go for a dip!
:dance:

i don't think this would block Boni Ridge's view. Boni Ridge would still have a nice view of the CBD. About the pool? About the pool? hopefull, it would be large anough to accomodate the tenants.

Megaworld has a reputation now, sadly, of building low-quality, shabby projects.

is that only amongs the SSCers? or is that a known fact in MM streets? :D

i don't think this would block Boni Ridge's view. Boni Ridge would still have a nice view of the CBD. About the pool? About the pool? hopefull, it would be large anough to accomodate the tenants.

I don't think it afects the view of boni Ridge at all...in terms of the view of the golf course...the only view it will block is the south east view of Boni Ridge, but it is still quite far to do anything....

just browsing the net and i found this picture. wala me magawa eh kaya hanap na lang ng pede i-post hehe! im not sure how recent the photo is though. dahil sa SSC.com nae-engganyo na tuloy ako mag-invest on real estate sa pinas kaya lang ala pa akong money nyahaha!:D maybe in the future :)

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image source: www.realestatemovers.com

there are some more photos of the developments in fbgc pero baka nakita nyo na rin before.

construction is looking good...! I don't like the blue roofing and the white paint though. I hope the curtain wall (is that what it's called...?) is changed into a more beige type of colour.

oh... what's that huge cement wall doing in the back right side of the picture...? right beside the third tower? are they going to knock that down...? it looks so ugly sitting there....!! ugh.. but the sidewalks around the site look real nice. such great maintainance at BGC.

those are not cement walls, they're the foundation of the road above....the construction haven't spuffed the underground just yet...or so that's how it seems to me

ang ganda naman ng mga glass towers beside that construction site....forbeswood would definitely stand as a soar concrete structure....in the backdrop of curtain walls

Woah! Awesome picture of not exactly the best looking condos currently u/c.
Ronnaveth is right, the walls are the walls of the foundations. They will eventually cover up what they dug as construction progresses.

And yeah, BGC's sidewalks are excellent!

absolutely horrendous, now that i've seen where exactly it is. unfortunately it's style is going to be a real shock treatment after just passing by Pacific Plaza, One Mckinley and One Net.

those are not cement walls, they're the foundation of the road above....the construction haven't spuffed the underground just yet...or so that's how it seems to me

Ronnaveth is right, the walls are the walls of the foundations. They will eventually cover up what they dug as construction progresses.

oh...!! okay. hahaha..! I get it...

these don't look too great at all... massive white concrete boxes amidst the glassy towers in the surrounding area. panira talaga... dang. how did they get it approved...?! haha...!

oh...!! okay. hahaha..! I get it...

these don't look too great at all... massive white concrete boxes amidst the glassy towers in the surrounding area. panira talaga... dang. how did they get it approved...?! haha...!

Well, a little contrast from the glassy towers is not that bad, after all there is no all-glass CBD, right? :)

Well, a little contrast from the glassy towers is not that bad, after all there is no all-glass CBD, right? :)

yeah... I guess that's true. we're just gonna have to live with it then... it is indeed impossible to have a purely glass CDB, so... haha...!

well true, but i wish it was more appropriately located. a mediterranean like or influenced complex doesn't exactly fit it in a post-modern district of BGC. it's like the import in a PBA match :D

I just think the roofing material is horrendous. Yero? Corrugate metal?! Not even tile? I mean even residential houses look better with terra cotta tilework rather than corrugated metal!

. massive white concrete boxes amidst the glassy towers in the surrounding area. panira talaga... dang. how did they get it approved...?! haha...!
ask megaworld..... :eek2:

I just think the roofing material is horrendous. Yero? Corrugate metal?! Not even tile? I mean even residential houses look better with terra cotta tilework rather than corrugated metal!

maybe they will put roof tiles on top of it later. Just like the blue roof tiles of the building on the left.

well true, but i wish it was more appropriately located. a mediterranean like or influenced complex doesn't exactly fit it in a post-modern district of BGC. it's like the import in a PBA match :D

haha...i agree with you. It would look better near Manila Bay.

oh...!! okay. hahaha..! I get it...

these don't look too great at all... massive white concrete boxes amidst the glassy towers in the surrounding area. panira talaga... dang. how did they get it approved...?! haha...!

well... malakas talaga ang Megaworld. dami siguro nilang connections. :)

HAHA...you guys are frantic about this eh?
That photo is very recent. Probably about few days old. That's exactly how it looks like now. The development plan is good, and it's on the periphery of BGC. Fort Boni has zoning plans, and Forbes Town complied with them, so i see no problem why this project shouldn't be approved. But they look better if placed beside beach resorts. hehe...

bump. gotta update this one:) cheers guys

this project looks out of place compare to the other projects in BGC, megaworls could have done something better...oh well

indeed it is out of place, but if you wanna get positive, which I've done, you can say it's a "refreshing" sight:D

yeah.let's think positive. it's not an end-all-be all for Megaworld. Remember, Bellagio 1 is now underway. They probably would want to cater to well-haves and the not so well-haves, thus Forbes Town Heights and Bellagio. Let's wait till it's done. by now the tower which is only about 3 floor high is now completely blocking my view of the middle tower.

Forbeswood Heights’ Construction
The Philippine Star - 03/11/05

Forbeswood Heights in Bonifacio, Global
City, is now 36.8% complete. Towers 1, 3
and 5, dubbed Agoho, Cambridge and Evergreen,
have been topped off at the 16th, 18th
levels with exterior pre-cast wall works
substantially complete. Exterior and interior
primer painting works as well as electromechanical
equipment installation are in
progress at Agoho, while wall partitioning
and electro-mechanical works are under way
at Cambridge and Evergreen.

FORBESWOOD HEIGHTS PROJECT UPDATE

We are pleased to inform you that as of 05 March 2005, the project is 37.5% complete. Tower - 1,2,3 & 5 top-off at 16th,18th,18th,and 18th level respectively with exterior pre cast wall substantially completed.Ongoing works at Tower 1 are exterior and interior primer painting and electro-mechanical equipment installation while Ongoing Works at Tower 3 & 5 are wall partitioning and electro-mechanical equipment installation.Concreting at Tower-4 foundation is ongoing.

JDBEC, the general contractor had mobilized the temporary facilities.Structural construction materials such as rebars and concrete are fully documented and scheduled for delivery to site.



Construction Report as of 05 March 2005
ITEM
% OF COMPLETION
REMARKS

Excavation Works
100.00%
Completed

Structural Works
71.50%
On schedule

Plumbing Works
25.60%
On schedule

Electrical Works
26.80%
On schedule

Mechanical Works
26.30%
On schedule

Elevator Works
22.25%
On schedule

Architectural Works
22.75%
On Schedule


Our Project Management together with the general contractor has completely set-up the site organization & logistics,and is working towards contract completion at 4th quarter of year 2006.

Forbeswood Heights Sales Update
The Philippine Star - 7/1/05

Megaworld Corporation is making progress
in sales for its Forbeswood Heights luxury
residential project at the five-hectare Forbes
Town Center in Bonifacio Global City in
Taguig. Forbeswood Heights has reached the
40% completion mark. Towers 1, 2 and 3–
Agoho, Bauhinia and Cambridge–are slated
for turnover in June 2006 while Towers 4, 5
and 6–Evergreen, Dorchester and Florida–
are scheduled for delivery in June 2007.

I wonder where those names came from. I mean are they related to each other or not. What's Agoho, is that native Filipino inspired?

Aren't some of those names of trees while the others are names of places?

Did some research, Bauhinia is a flower.. Agoho and Evergreen seems like they are trees. Dorchester sounds like an English county, Cambridge and Florida don't need explaining.

Ok, thanks. It also puzzled me for quite some time.

Agoho is a tree name. so is Evergreen and Bauhinia. Bauhinia is the genus for acacia. i just dunno the exact species for the acacia. marami kasi ang bauhinia. merong bauhinia purpurea, yung parang butterfly na purple ang flowers. anyway, basta name yan ng puno, not the flower alone. siguro lahat ng nasa kabilang side ay trees, the other side - places.

Argh. After seeing Dudz's latest pictures with the construction of Bellagio, nothing has changed. Ugly ugly ugly. The selling prices better be correspondingly low because this development looks like the ugly sibling that everyone disowns, commits to a mental hospital and pretends not to have until a tabloid magazine discovers it fifty years later and then everyone will say "no that's all lies. we don't know this 'sibling.' How could we be related to someone so ugly and deformed?"

Courtesy of Dudz (mid-October?)
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^^LOL! that "ugly sibling" thing made me laugh, mike. you're mean hehe! j/k

yeah those siblings are the ugliest building in BGC....how could the design department of BCg approve this such design?

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will Net 2 be exactly the same look and height as Net 1?

omg....now BGC officials are starting to paint the curb with yellow and black color just like the rest of the metropolis, yikes - ugly! i've never seen any country i've been to that paint their curb white, yellow&black, i understand if it's green or red but such other colors? i dont think they are necessary...

^^if i remember it right, Net 2 will be a little taller by some floors.

re: the yellow/black paint -- i think it's fine. if you look at the picture, the entire stretch of the curb is not painted, only near that handicap ramp (which is red here in the US, if im not mistaken. ill check later when i go out.)

hindi maganda tong forbeswood heights.. nakasama pa yata yung blue roof nila.. parang hindi bagay sa BGC.. parang low cost tenements..

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what you mean black and yellow anong projecy iyon?

^^sorry for the confusion, jcb. i was making a comment on the color of the curb:)

the street scene should improve later on once the area is further developed.

regarding the curbs i hope so, i see a lot of curbs being painted white with a broom in the metropolis few years ago, i hope this wont happend in BGC.

regarding forbes tower, not to offened anyone who bought a unit there, but i agree Dvorak, it just looks like a low cost housing in BGC, just doesnt go with the rest of the area.....sayang...

ah ok yung color paint sa cutter

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Kawawa naman thread na to --- post ko picture ni c0ke.

Naku tagal nang blue yung roof ng Forbeswood Heights. Guess Megaworld will not change the color of the blue roof anymore. Sayang naman imo painting the roof a complimentary color will really make a big difference in helping the building look better architecturally.

Kawawa naman thread na to --- post ko picture ni c0ke.

Ang bait-bait mo naman, napakamaawain. hehehe

Ang bait-bait mo naman, napakamaawain. hehehe

LOL, puro kasi negative ang comments dito.

3cr, I agree with you, siguro dapat palitan yung buong roof.

Argh. After seeing Dudz's latest pictures with the construction of Bellagio, nothing has changed. Ugly ugly ugly. The selling prices better be correspondingly low because this development looks like the ugly sibling that everyone disowns, commits to a mental hospital and pretends not to have until a tabloid magazine discovers it fifty years later and then everyone will say "no that's all lies. we don't know this 'sibling.' How could we be related to someone so ugly and deformed?"

Courtesy of Dudz (mid-October?)
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puro nga negative ang comments dito... well for me panget nga ung roof nya, bakit naman blue? nangingibabaw tuloy ung color nya, imbis na ung whole structure ang makita pansin agad ung roof... hehe

forbeswood looks like it should be in Manila or eastwood.

wow..i noticed that net 2 is also being clad with granite or something just like net 1...nice!

how tall are they, seems very very small

Tigs,
Mukhang less than 30 floors ang mga ito. Just eye-balling though since tinatamad na to go back and check the thread. I expected more from Megaworld especially since this was their first project in FBGC so needless to say I am not a fan of this development. Parang di pang FBGC ang dating. Buti na lang they redeemed themselves with The Bellagio.

...and with Forbewood Parklane which also looks good in the rendering.

Nakakaawa naman itong Forbeswood Heights project at wala yatang may gusto so paconsuelo na lang I'm reposting this pic which Geebeng originally posted in the FBGC thread.

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View of the future linear park in the new Ayala BGC Masterplan.

credit realestatemovers.com for the picture.

nice! :)

Nakakaawa naman itong Forbeswood Heights project at wala yatang may gusto so paconsuelo na lang I'm reposting this pic which Geebeng originally posted in the FBGC thread.

kapansin pansin talaga ung blue roof!! :)

pangit ng blue roof....=)

Ditto. I concur. Sakit sa mata. Sana pinturahan naman ito ng maskabagaybagay na kulay. :)

This projects needed some accents. It will look more "Rivieran" only if they treat the windows with red-cloth canopy/awning at the mid-vertical part of their buildings.

Ewan ko ba kung bakit malinaw naman kahit papano yung One McKinley pics (there's four more coming) ko, pero yung sa FW Heights lahat malabo. Pati ba naman PDA ko may favoritism din sa buildings? Siguro yung lighting, hindi kasi nakatapat yung araw.

03.06.06

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looks like a series of low costs housing....

I agree. Looks like a cloned condo/building. :)

my question is.. bakit parang walang masyadong activity dyan?? some buildings look finished.. bakit wala pang nag mo moved in?? kailan ang turn over nito?? any problems kaya wala pang nag mo move in??

nahiya na siguro ang mga nakapag bili dito....tapos nating lait-laitin ang bubungan nila. I'm suprised to ,as big project as this is, not one i know from this thread admit as owners of this development.

these towers are just like everybody else. i mean they're taking time before they have their turnovers. maybe interior works are taking so much of the time. location wise, this project is all right. in fairness naman. siguro me aamin na na nakabili ng unit sa FW. :D

baka ma-archive na itong thread ng FW wala pang unit owner na mag-post ...medyo embarrasing na yata kase umamin after all the remarks here---like 3 out of 82 posts eh puro negative remarks abt FW. :dunno:...guys, we were just lucky hindi tayo nag-invest sa FW...coz if we did,imagine everytime you go there you feel degraded and :mad2: start cursing that blue roof: ang may kagagawan ng lahat...oops! sorry...this IS the 4th.

My office mate bought a unit last year in Forbeswood heights, he took a 49sqm 1 bedroom unit on the 7th floor overlooking the golf course. I showed him this thread and it was really heartbreaking for him. I think he got over it now but he doesn't want to read this thread anymore.

I told him the comments here about the roof are all subjective and at least blue hindi pink. he he he.

^^ :lol:

para kasi mass housing project tong forbeswood eh. sana naman ginaya na lang nila yung roof ng shang grand tower...siguro pag ganun, aamin na ako na bumili ako dito :jk:

Oh well mukhang di na talaga pipinturahan yung blue roofs. I guess if Pacific Plaza is known for its lighted towers, Forbeswood Heights will always be infamous for having those blue roofs naman. As Oddvertising said, better blue than pink! Hehehe... :)

Construction Updates

April 2, 2006
3:00 PM

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Nice pics, thanks for the updates. These condos, just like the Fairways Towers, are mostly concrete. Seems like they transplanted some of the lower end Citylands here, not a very good sight. Well, eventually other taller and glassy condos will sprout and these unpopular bldgs will be burried out of sight just like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. he he.

My office mate bought a unit last year in Forbeswood heights, he took a 49sqm 1 bedroom unit on the 7th floor overlooking the golf course. I showed him this thread and it was really heartbreaking for him. I think he got over it now but he doesn't want to read this thread anymore.

I told him the comments here about the roof are all subjective and at least blue hindi pink. he he he.


loko ka din. bat mo pa to pinakita. baka di na yun mapakali and decide to sell his unit right after turnover. tell him to sell it at lower price and probably one of the demeanors here decides to take over. :D

i don't see anything wrong naman with this housing project. nga lang...aren't FBGC developments supposed to have a character - structural and architectural wise? maybe they missed out on this one...(opps...now the 5th)

Do anyone remember the Muppet Show (kermit, miss piggy)? They have these 2 muppet character critics on a balcony of a stage who keeps on commenting about the performances. One will start "That's horrible" and then the other one will say "That's the worst" and the other will change his mind and say "That's not so bad", and then the other one will say "actually it's good" and they both end up saying "bravo" "bravo".

Sometimes the comments on some of the threads are like these. As soon as somebody owns up to buying a unit in the project the negative comments stops out of respect for the buyer. Then more people will own up to buying a unit and the good comments will start pouring in.

Can anybody start saying something good about this project?

:)

I'll start :D ... It's not really that bad, you just have to learn how to appreciate what's good in it and please, stop looking at the blue roof. :colgate: No, seriously, you'll appreciate it more if you see it yourself, it looks better seen up-close, try it. :okay: And again, let's wait further for it to finish, who knows, some final touches in it could actually make it look better.

I wish a bought a unit here --- whats it like for a cheap price you get 50 sqm unit. It will look good inside the unit because when you look in your window you will see One Mckinley, Pacific Plaza, The Bellagios, The Net buildings, and maybe some of the golf course. The ground floor will have everything, and the Eastwood style retail arcade is a plus. Then you can play tennis and there is a big pool --- not like one of those covered pool and a simple reception area in the lobby :) If you enjoy hanging out with people this is a good place to live.

Yeah Fhoy's photos of Forbeswood Heights reminded me of Eastwood at first. The 6 building structures with that podium level makes it quite massive and dense looking. Being a Megaworld project, it is very Eastwood in concept as well especially when the accompanying Forbestown commercial center is up and running. Desente naman siya except for the blue roofs. I agree with Geebeng that for the money this location will be ideal for hanging out and having a good time. :)

Someone is of the opinion that concrete and glass buildings like this and Fairways Tower, might as well add Essensa to that list, are cheap, unsightly and don't belong in the FBGC skyline to which I have to beg to disagree. Architecturally you can't really please everybody so to each his own. Di naman din maganda kung walang variety and it is those differences in building design and structure that gives FBGC its flavor. Imo an all glassy FBGC skyline will be all too sterile and monotonous looking much like those buildingscape scenes in AI (Artificial Intelligence). As an investor, I can appreciate a glassy modern looking building but why would I spend P30M or more and pay those expensive monthly HOA in Pacific Plaza when I can pay less than half of that in a neighboring building such as FT and essentially get the same size and view of the Manila Golf course, Polo Club, Makati skyline, The Airport, and on a clear day the majestic Manila bay. Well I don't have that kind of money to start with but even if I do for argument sake, I can think of many more better things to do with the money than just owning bragging rights to a glassy modern looking building. Besides I anticipate alot of time will be spent looking out at those picturesque views anyway than actually looking at the building itself and if one would like to see a good looking building heck just look out of your window at nandiyan na ang Pacific Plaza and One Mckinley! Location, Location, Location ika nga Hehehe... :)

i think they should plant trees in between buildings on top of the podium.

for me, the podium looks like classy ang mga tenants na mag o-occupy dyan that's why i took a zoomed pic of it kasi may potential cya na maging world-class shopping street...

^^3CR is right!!! and as i said too sa Seibu thread how many minutes a day ba would you stand outside your tower "with architectural wonder"(that's why it costs way more than others) to appreciate how spectacular it is? the more important thing for me is the unit itself, its interior and its flow then its view, kase i would spend most of my time in than out, diba?...but to each his own ika nga---whatever makes u happy go for it...
THOMASIAN is right too...to not look at the roof and give it time to finish, baka merong pang-grand finale itong FW...sana!
i think the reason lang naman bakit andaming harsh comments abt FW is its location...as in, really! put it somewhere else and it would earn the respect and praise it deserves...

for me, the podium looks like classy ang mga tenants na mag o-occupy dyan that's why i took a zoomed pic of it kasi may potential cya na maging world-class shopping street...

gaganda shots mo...it shows the better side of FW (iwas sa blue roof)...i was thinking gaganda pala ito kung tulad ng beige accent sa tower ang kulay ng roof nya...neutrality and all!

teka! teka! ano yung pink and blue bldg to the right? baka yan ang B.I. kaya naging blue roof ang FW eh! :naughty:
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I think that when the commercial opens, it would really bring the place up to its potential. Of course now, it really cannot show its potential yet because there are buildings being constructed beside it.

I remember back in 2002 when we started with Penhurst Parkplace...FW and Penhurst were launched 3 months apart from each other. All their agents were saying that they would deliver all 6 buildings by 2006, and we said we would deliever Penhurst by 2004. They all laughted at us, and told all our clients that Penhurst will be so bulok because the price is too low to be true.

They even said that the partitions of our tower will not be cement, it is just gypsum boards bundled up together...this one we laughed off because the person saying this did not even know that gypsum is more expensive than concerete. hehe!

I think with the people that we talked to at that time, it was about 50-50...50% would choose us and 50% would choose FW.

Now, I was told by one of their clients that the first 3 towers will be delivered june of this year, and the remaining 3 next year na. I look at their site development from my unit in Penhurst because it has a direct view of swimming pool of FW. It is still not finished, and I am not sure if they will still make it on time.

Megaworld was already quoted in the papers saying that they will use the "stockpile of cash earned from pre-selling in Fort BOnifacio" to build and invest in Newport City, their new developement. I think that this is really irresponsible and unfair to unit owners. Imagine...they are already delayed in delivery, and yet they have the nerve to say that they will use the money first in Newport City rather than say we will focus all our money to deliver what we promised.

aren't they liable for delaying the delivery?? usually 4 to 6 months lang ang allowance na nakalagay sa contract diba?? not unless they have 2 years allowance sa contract nila! lol

aren't they liable for delaying the delivery?? usually 4 to 6 months lang ang allowance na nakalagay sa contract diba?? not unless they have 2 years allowance sa contract nila! lol

Depend on the contract details eh...unlike in the USA where all contracts are standard...here in the Philippines, all contracts are not standard. Usually with Megaworld, I am sure they have 1 year delay clause. I have read a contract of theirs...pero I am not sure if it is still true cause the last one I read was back in 2004 pa.

for me, the podium looks like classy ang mga tenants na mag o-occupy dyan that's why i took a zoomed pic of it kasi may potential cya na maging world-class shopping street...

yeah, it was nice when I zoomed it using my Photo Editor. Thanks again for the updates.

Good thing were starting to say better things about this project. :okay:
Another good thing, that side will forever have an unobstructed view because it faces the Crescent West Park directly.

I'll start :D ... It's not really that bad, you just have to learn how to appreciate what's good in it and please, stop looking at the blue roof. :colgate: No, seriously, you'll appreciate it more if you see it yourself, it looks better seen up-close, try it. :okay: And again, let's wait further for it to finish, who knows, some final touches in it could actually make it look better.

i want to say thanks for being refreshingly different. for a change, someone has taken a postive outlook in this project. this group certianly needs more people like you. kudos to you!

My office mate bought a unit last year in Forbeswood heights, he took a 49sqm 1 bedroom unit on the 7th floor overlooking the golf course. I showed him this thread and it was really heartbreaking for him. I think he got over it now but he doesn't want to read this thread anymore.

I told him the comments here about the roof are all subjective and at least blue hindi pink. he he he. Oddvertising,
Kindly extend my sincere apologies to your officemate regarding my unfavorable comment about FW's blue roofs. It was done without malice and was only an honest constructive criticism with the hope that Megaworld would do something about it. I can't speak for others but I would like to believe the majority of the comments that were made were not intentionally meant to disrespect/hurt those who have invested there but rather merely just expressing their own opinion of the project as they saw it. Regardless of how bad the comments sounded please bear in mind that beauty, just like architecture, is purely subjective so what may be beautiful for one can be quite an ugly-duckling for another. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder so it will really be quite impossible to satisfy everyone's taste. Notice there are those who simply judge a building/development purely on aesthetics (regardless of its pricing and target market) based on what is beautiful in their eyes while others on the other hand are actual investors whose criteria for liking a building can be totally different because of other factors they have to consider (budget, location, view, etc.). Though some may have an endless well of fortune, many of us regular folks are not as lucky and so we have to be more realistic and selective with the so-called "needs versus wants" in our wishlist when buying a unit to fit within that budget. And that's why I for one would not mind buying and living in an ugly-duckling of a building in the best city/neighborhood (such as FBGC) rather than the other way around, being in the most striking architectural marvel of a building in a lesser city/neighborhood. After all in the end of the day it does not matter as much which development you live in as much as which city/neighborhood you stay in. When someone asks where you live, all you have to say is FBGC, The Fort, Global City, or whatever monicker used for Fort Bonifacio and they already know how lucky you are to live in such a wonderful place. My advice to fellow investors who follow these threads is to prepare themselves to be thick-skinned and not take the negative comments personally as it is quite easy to make pintas when someone is only browsing as oppose to actually investing so just be selective of the info you devote your reading time on and don't waste any on those that are not worth your time. What is important is You are Satisfied and Happy with your purchase selection regardless of whatever others say about it. Buti nga you have a condo unit di ba and sa FBGC pa! I know many who would be happy to be in those shoes. :)

Very well said 3cr, I'll wait for more positive comments and then I'll ask him to visit this thread again.

I think any of the projects (like forbeswood) with unobstructed views of the golf course are really good investments. It's a quality that other projects cannot claim.

^^ ...And one that can not be duplicated as well! Once those developments along Manila Golf are built, that's basically it and lucky are the one's who are able to secure those prime units with the picturesque views and facing open space which will all the more be coveted/valued once FBGC gets more dense. I definitely agree with you there Oddvertising, these units are great investment for the money! Their value will definitely appreciate in time. :)

In all honesty, natutunan ko na rin mahalin ang FW. :lovethem:

wait until those arcade shops becomes ala Rodeo Drive or 5th Avenue NY.

FW itself is a nice project---it's like no other in global city...it's a resort-style living, with those towers circling a common pool area...i'm not into disrespecting/ hurting somebody's feelings :poke: especially the future unit owners or those who invested there...i'm just as honest as everybody else noticing the blue roof, and it is just an opinion, or "hindi-maiwasang reaksyon", as since it's in global city everybody expects better...FW actually gives diversity sa FBGC para hindi naman futuristic lahat tema :cool: :cool: :cool: ...i myself have units that look a lot less than FW...of course i would love to have a rockwell or a global city unit! but my budget is to buy 2 that would fit my family with 2 hyperactive kids...with my budget in mind :2cents: , i cannot and will surely NOT squeeze us in a studio unit just to be "in" where the life of the party is: rockwell or fort...had i bought in either, i can imagine my family with neverending fights just to get the best part of the bed, the ONLY bed in our "classy, hi-end" studio that i need to give in just to at least begin sleeping in the wee hours of the morning...then when morning sun rises and its light refracting thru our ceiling-high glass window, my family starts the quest to be first in our ONLY bathroom... :gaah: this spells "everyday vacation disaster" everytime we visit pinas, so i'd rather settle within my budget for comfort, and space, and for PEACE please...at least now both my kids have each a unit...
FW owners shld be happy that they have units at FBGC really...had i bought one and found this thread i would consider this as constructive criticism coz i believe more in what the unit itself looks like:the flow, the space, the interior design than what's outside and what's on top that's hardly seen anyway...being an FW unit owner, i might still say i don't like the blue roof; but seeing the bigger picture and its totality i can live with that...blue is my favorite color anyway. :happy:

Just some updated pics...Thanks Kiben and Pau! :)
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i can't believe the blue roof is such a big deal... tsk tsk. i find it wonderful because of its community-like development aside from the fact that its going to have a kilometer strip of fine dining restaurants along forbes town road... i think it would really look good when its done. i just can't wait! pangit lang siguro pa kasi wala pang garden, pero i heard the landscaping would be really extensive because that would be the asset of the project, kaya nga Forbeswood Heights Garden View Residences eh. :)

I'm a fan of Stephen Covey too, hard to live up to his expectations, but his books really helps. I agree with you give it some time and that area will look great.

i can't believe the blue roof is such a big deal... tsk tsk. i find it wonderful because of its community-like development aside from the fact that its going to have a kilometer strip of fine dining restaurants along forbes town road... i think it would really look good when its done. i just can't wait! pangit lang siguro pa kasi wala pang garden, pero i heard the landscaping would be really extensive because that would be the asset of the project, kaya nga Forbeswood Heights Garden View Residences eh. :)



Yes, I absolutely agree with you. I've seen some houses made enchantingly beautiful by a well designed landscape garden. :)

I'm a fan of Stephen Covey too, hard to live up to his expectations, but his books really helps. I agree with you give it some time and that area will look great.




Geebeng, if you may..... who is Stephen Covey? :)

Off topic, you should buy his books if you have'nt read it --- my recomendation is 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Geebeng, thank you pala.

Some very good and positive news on what to expect in FBGC in the coming years... :okay: :okay: :okay:

Newest arena for developers is Bonifacio Global City
By Tessa R. Salazar
Inquirer

IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS, the selling price of commercial land of Bonifacio Global City has gone up from just P50,000 per square meter in 2004 to P132,000 today. Compare this to prime lands in the Makati CBD, estimated to have posted a 15 percent year-on-year increase in 2005, to an average of P216,632 per sq m, as reported in the property indicator of Colliers International Philippines in January 2006.

In two years, new concepts in development have emerged in Bonifacio Global City, and so have large-scale residential developments with quality and design comparable to the condos in Makati CBD and the Rockwell. A total of 83 completed, ongoing and about-to-be-constructed buildings can now be found in Bonifacio Global City.

Jun V. Bisnar, head for commercial operations of Fort Bonifacio Development Corp., said that based on industry estimates last year, 40 percent of the total new condominium supply projects in Metro Manila is being developed in the Bonifacio Global City. FBDC is the principal developer of Bonifacio Global City. Bisnar added that the FBDC is spending more than P2 billion for the redevelopment of the Bonifacio Global City's master plan of the City Center and other projects.

Battleground for developers

A significant update in the real estate scenario is Bonifacio Global City becoming the burgeoning battleground for developers such as Robinsons, Century Properties, G&W, Philtown Properties (an RFM Subsidiary), Megaworld Corp. and Ayala Land Inc. (ALI).

Insofar as ALI is concerned, its projects have no equal in terms of magnitude.

ALI developments include Market! Market!, a 10-hectare retail complex; Serendra, the biggest residential complex at 12 hectares boasting of 50 percent open space; and ALI's office building projects with the FBDC.

Of the 240 hectares comprising Bonifacio Global City, 137 hectares are owned and developed by FBDC. FBDC is 55 percent controlled by Bonifacio Land Corp. BLC is majority owned by Ayala Land Inc. and Evergreen Holdings Inc.

Ninety-three hectares belong to the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA), while the remaining 10 hectares are controlled by Metrobank.

Showdown

But for Megaworld, it's in the thick of a showdown with ALI.

Megaworld's projects include McKinley Hill, a 50-hectare master-planned community located in Fort Bonifacio but is not within the main Bonifacio Global City development.

ERA Philippines country president and CEO Eric Soriano said the heavyweight developers are ALI and Megaworld as their strategic focus is on building mixed-use developments much like clustered city centers in one burgeoning CBD.

Noli Hernandez, Megaworld vice president for marketing, stressed that McKinley Hill in Fort Bonifacio which covers 50 hectares is a self-contained master-planned community with a garden setting.

These include single-detached luxury homes, townhouses, four-story residential garden villas, high-rise condominiums, schools and universities, campus-type office buildings, shopping centers, a public museum and library, a community center and sports club.

Hernandez said Megaworld's five-hectare Forbes Town Center development in Global City sits on "very prime property" that covers almost half a kilometer of golf course views. The Forbes Town Road will house more than a hundred high-end shops, restaurants and coffee shops lining the road.

Existing buildings

Existing residential buildings at the Bonifacio Global City include Bonifacio Ridge, One McKinley Place, Regent Parkway, Penhurst Parkplace, Pacific Plaza, and Essensa while the ongoing residential projects include Kensington Place, Fairways Tower, South of Market, Forbestown, Fifth Avenue Place, and Serendra.

Existing office buildings are Bonifacio Technology Center, Net One, Net Square, and the Fort 26th St. The Fort Square has upscale fine-dining restaurants while The Car Plaza has Mercedes-Benz/CATS' showroom, Ford, Mancor service center and other autoshops. There are other commercial buildings and six upscale and international schools.

The St. Lukes Medical Center, which started construction last year, will house 600 beds and 366 doctors' offices.

BGC lies on the Guadalupe Plateau that has a competent and solid bedrock ideal for urban development and building construction.

Elevated in comparison to other areas in Metro Manila, its highest point is at 40 meters above sea level.

Lessons learned from CBDs

Bisnar said lessons in traffic management, pedestrians, green spaces and clean air learned from years of the Makati CBD experience are now being applied in BGC.

The mushrooming developments in BGC will complement the traditional CBDs that are experiencing decreasing office vacancy rates, from double digits a few years back down to just seven percent at present.

The year 2006 sees businesses bracing for an increase in rental rates of 15 to 20 percent because of the increased demand for office space.

This trend would most likely be feeding the frenzy at BGC as well.


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Sorry po ms.Sedna. Just thought that since this Megaworld project was getting so much neg. comments that it is deserving of some good news for a change. Anyway the article is related naman to this thread since the podium level(s) of this project will be part of the Megaworld's Forbestown Commercial Area. Pasensiya na if you had to see the same post more than once. Hopefully the article below would be better reading. :)

Megaworld to spend P47B over 10 years for new projects
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña
The Philippine Star 04/25/2006

Upscale property developer Megaworld Corp. is setting aside P47 billion over a 10-year period for the development of new residential projects, office buildings for business process outsourcing (BPO) firms, and retail outlets.

Megaworld chairman Andrew Tan said P20 billion of the programmed capital budget will be channelled to the construction of office buildings catering to the needs of call center companies or BPO firms and acquisition of additional properties to expand rental income.

To take advantage of the continued robust growth of the call center business, Tan said the company has set aside 80 percent of the proceeds from the international and local offering of shares for the construction of office space for BPO companies. Megaworld raised P5.41 billion from the sale of shares to the public.

Tan said Megaworld intends to build around 400,000 square meters of BPO-ready office space over the next five years in Eastwood City, Mckinley Hill and Newport City. For this year, Megaworld is building two call center buildings. Once completed, these structures would raise the company’s BPO leasable space to 105,000 square meters.

Among the big-ticket township or residential projects of the company include the 50-hectare McKinley Hill in Bonifacio Global City, the 25-hectare Newport City near the Villamor golf course in Pasay City, and Manhattan Garden City in Araneta Center, Cubao. These projects combined require total investments of $787 million (roughly P40.14 billion).

Funding for the projects will come from pre-selling activities and proceeds from its recently-concluded offering, said Megaworld senior vice-president Kingson Sian. "With over 50 institutional investors covered in the global management road show, Megaworld was successful in attracting mostly high-quality long-term investors with particular strong interest from European investors," he said.

Mckinley Hill will comprise a residential subdivision, low-rise condominiums and a commercial center. The project is a 50-50 joint venture with the Alliance Global Group Inc. Another project is the P15-billion Forbes Town Center, a joint development with the Bonifacio West Development Corp.

On the other hand, Newport City, a joint development with the Bases Conversion Development Authority, is expected to generate P150 million in recurring income a year from an airport hotel and retail and commercial operations. Marketing of the residential section of Newport City is slated to kick off by the third quarter of this year.

Other projects slated for completion this year up to 2008 are The Eastwood Excelsior (2005), One Orchard Road, The Grand Eastwood Palazzo and the Eastwood Parkview. The Eastwood Excelsior is a twin-tower residential condominium building while Parkview is a Miami-style twin tower residential-cum-mall development.

Apart from property development, Megaworld is also into hotel operations through Prestige Hotels & Resorts Inc., a subsidiary which operates the Richmonde Hotel in the Ortigas Center

P15B Forbes Town Commercial Center:
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:lol: Naughty, naughty talaga itong si Marites...Hehehe... :)

Absolutely! I'm glad its just one person doing it and it's not an epidemic yet. . .:)






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^^ Wow Don't Hate... :bash:

I thought I have already explained myself as to why I posted the same article in the Bellagio and Forbeswood Heights threads so what more do you want? If you've been in the forum a while or atleast did a little research, it will be obvious even to you that reposting articles, pics and quotes in related threads is not only common but also a rather normal practice in this forum so please don't give me too much credit for something others are also doing. Now if that's a pet peeve of yours, I can very well say the same thing for your one-liner of a posting that doesn't even have anything to do with the thread itself but since this is an open forum after all I suggest to just feel free to skip the posts that you already got to read in another thread or those posts that don't particularly interest you. So chill as there is no need nor reason to bring down another with such comments.

I can only assume that you are not a fan nor an investor in either of MegaWorld's FBGC projects and that's OK (to each his own) but what I find interesting is the fact that I don't see any nasty gram from those who have actually invested in FBGC complaining about this great news being reposted in related project threads. After all having the P15B Forbestown Commercial Center comprised of over 100+ stores and restaurants just walking distance from several condo developments is nothing short than great and welcome news to those who have invested there and the surrounding neighborhood which is why I reposted the article in the first place. Besides not all people have the free time to dig and do research on info/article that could get buried deep in the threads so was just making it easier to share the news by reposting in related threads. Just happy that FBGC is indeed proving to be the kind of place which offers such first world ammenities and lifestyle we, who have bought in FBGC, were envisioning we'll have/enjoy when we invested our hard earned money into this up and coming area of Metro Manila and so far it looks like its coming to fruition! :)

eto na po yung pics, sorry ha, tinamad ako kagabi eh... haha :)

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pinicturan ko lang eh, sira yung scanner namin... :)
Thanks for this update Kiben. Wow take a look at Ayala's City Center Plan for FBGC. Notice in the 4th pic how close the linear park and City Center will be to Forbestown Heights and Commercial Center as well as to other neighboring condo developments along Manila Golf. This is indeed great news to those who have invested in the area. Ang ganda na and so convenient pa di ba! No need to drive anymore to shop and dine since it's basically walking distance from most of the condo developments in FBGC. :okay:

Any definite news yet as to when the Forbes town commercial centers will be open ?

Just found out , I have a comadre who bought a unit here. According to her, the turn over date is this coming July. She'll be going home there to receive her unit, and also she's taking the Ambasador package tour promoted by GMA or something like that.

Hi Macky/Geebeng. Any idea if this development will be opening their commercial spaces by the time the residential units are turned-over to their investors? Curious lang naman if parts/portions of the forbestown commercial strip will open at the same the residential buildings are completed.

^^ Maybe we should ask the California Garden Square (sister project naman sila ng FW Heights eh) unit owners if their retail Promenade opened at the same time that the units were turned-over. As for Xavier Hills, another sister project of FW Heights, yung opening nung retail spaces nila mukhang kasabay nung turn-over, parang 7-11 yata yung unang nagbukas na store sa kanila, yung ibang store, di ko na maalala eh.

3cr, your guess is as good as mine in this case. Maybe it won't be long now since some of the units are ready to be turn-over soon,and like Thomasian said, it'll probably be done in three phases. :)

I wonder if RealtorManila would have any idea? She's very well informed with the happenings in and around FBGC based on the postings I've read of hers. She's very helpful too! :)

I wonder if RealtorManila would have any idea? She's very well informed with the happenings in and around FBGC based on the postings I've read of hers. She's very helpful too! :)

Hello 3cr!

For the record, there is no definite date when the commercial spaces in Forbestown Heights (ie, this is the long strip of commercial spaces) will be opened.

Megaworld is very consistent when it comes to this. Same situation happened in Eastwood. The prime commercial spaces were practically leased out (Read: Signed lease contracts, paid deposits and advance rentals) and it took a while before they opened the commercial area there. Some commercial tenants complained because their financial resources were tied up to the deposit and advance rentals already.

Hi RealtorManila. Ah ganoon ba? Then mauuna pa pala ang Promenade in that case (and that's fine by me). Thanks for the inside scoop ha. I really appreciate the info you've been sharing with us. :)

Hi RealtorManila. Ah ganoon ba? Then mauuna pa pala ang Promenade in that case (and that's fine by me). Thanks for the inside scoop ha. I really appreciate the info you've been sharing with us. :)

True. Promenade will open way ahead of Forbestown Commercial.

The advantage on the part of Forbestown Commercial in opening at a later date is that they can still improve the "look", the plans, etc. Look at competition (ie, Promenade), then come up with something much better. :)

Promenade pics with Forbeswood Heights in the background (lapit lang pala sa Promenade). :)

BGC Promenade
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ganda ng piazza and promenade. parang states. I hope forbestown can equal if not surpass them. Its a tough act to follow.....

The way it looks...tagusan from the Forbestown commercial center... traversing The Promenade, the Piazza all the way to Market2. And if it comes to "gimikan" place, i have great confidence what Megaworld can and capable of doing, as witnessed at Eastwood outdoorsy hangouts. I hope Megaworld has enough room though, because imo the outdoorsy capes,resto and bistros are what makes a good and lively ambiance . Sort of a laid back and a life-celebrating experience to top the day off ,like the way Europeans does it.

You got that Right Macky. I totally agree. Ganda na talaga sa FBGC and I love it! When is the Piazza going to open again? The Promenade sa December na di ba? Imagine pagbukas pa ng Forbestown Commercial Area. Dang! Sana matapos na ang Fairways T. Can't wait to go back home na talaga. Enjoy for sure! :okay: :okay: :okay:

I'm not sure myself, but maybe our most beloved host Aaron would know. :)

Malapit na iyan pards, and i do hope you find that spiritual bliss you're looking for...lalo na ngayon na nagkaka-guera na sa Israel...very disturbing talaga. Good luck also on finding a nice sensible woman to help tidy up your place...i mean home is made by a woman ika nga or something like that. :jk:

Thanks Dunamis!
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Bilis ng development. Enjoy!

You got that Right Macky. I totally agree. Ganda na talaga sa FBGC and I love it! When is the Piazza going to open again? The Promenade sa December na di ba? Imagine pagbukas pa ng Forbestown Commercial Area. Dang! Sana matapos na ang Fairways T. Can't wait to go back home na talaga. Enjoy for sure! :okay: :okay: :okay:I'm not sure myself, but maybe our most beloved host Aaron would know. :)

Malapit na iyan pards, and i do hope you find that spiritual bliss you're looking for...lalo na ngayon na nagkaka-guera na sa Israel...very disturbing talaga. Good luck also on finding a nice sensible woman to help tidy up your place...i mean home is made by a woman ika nga or something like that. :jk:
Piazza already soft-launched, although parang isa o dalawa pa lang ang mukhang-mag-oopen na establishment kung meron mang open na kasi yung iba sobrang parang konti pa lang ang nagagawa sa mga store nila, Promenade's opening was moved to November.

Hi Aaron. Welcome back and Thank You for the update! :)


Forbeswoods pics (more Makati skyline actually) courtesy of Pau. Thanks for posting these great shots Pau! :)
I got a chance to go up the Penthouse of Net Square and here are some pix I took with the great view upstairs... syempre.. my new Friendster pix is from upstairs din.. :D

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in fairness sa mga nilait-lait na blue roof noon, super wow sa view ng makati skyline, lalo na kung ikaw ang unit owner ng FWH at yan ang constant view outside your window...btw, i went to Phil Fiesta sa NJ last weekend and happen to visit Megaworld's booth (%age rate of accommodation & good customer interaction= ZERO...disappointing esp for me na unit owner of their 2 projects!)...actually, karma man ito sa panlalait noon na pinagsisihan, tinanong ko this project out of curiousity, sold out na daw!taray nung nasa booth ha? so tingin na lang ako ng iba nilang projects' brochures, wala pa din sila motivation i-offer or to simply talk abt it (they want to talk among themselves---paano kayo makakabenta?)....sayang...no comparison to other booths.

Hi Mid. Kamusta na. How's the reno work coming along sa mga units mo? I hope everything is going well, in schedule and within budget. Yeah I agree with you na despite the blue roof comments nuon, ang ganda nga naman ng view of the Makati skyline sa Forbeswood Heights, that is until Bellagio 2 & 3 get erected in front of it, afterwhich yan naman ang magiging view ng Bellagio units facing Manila Golf. Siguradong matutuwa si Geebeng niyan when she finally gets the keys to her unit in Bellagio 2. :)

hmm.. when Bellagio 2 and 3 rises.. won't those two cover the views that Forbeswood has? specially the one nearest to it... currently i saw that Bellagio 2 has its crane up already and it is almost in parallel to one of the Forbeswood building...

Yes Pau temporary nga lang yan since the views of Forbeswood Heights will eventually be blocked by Bellagio towers 2 & 3 and whatever project(s) Megaworld decides to build on the lot beside Bellagio 3 along Manila Golf.

Hi Mid. Kamusta na. How's the reno work coming along sa mga units mo? I hope everything is going well, in schedule and within budget. Yeah I agree with you na despite the blue roof comments nuon, ang ganda nga naman ng view of the Makati skyline sa Forbeswood Heights, that is until Bellagio 2 & 3 get erected in front of it, afterwhich yan naman ang magiging view ng Bellagio units facing Manila Golf. Siguradong matutuwa si Geebeng niyan when she finally gets the keys to her unit in Bellagio 2. :)

3CR...oks naman renov...sakit sa ulo, kase malayo ako and remotely trying to be with every details of the whole project,hirap...it's in sked naman, going "beyond" the budget na pero kinakaya pa, haha!...so matatakpan din pala view ng FWH? and another Megaworld pa tatakip sa sarili nyang project, wow! sana may magandang fountain din ang Bellagio sa FBGC, waaaa!

Mga FWH unit owners, don't worry, hindi lang FWH ang matatakpan, pati yung future Forbeswood Parklane, matatakpan din ng isa pang future Megaworld project.
O diba, at least may karamay kayo sa takipan ng views. :D

Hehehe...si Aaron ng gatong pa. Pilyo ka talaga! :) :) :)

3CR...oks naman renov...sakit sa ulo, kase malayo ako and remotely trying to be with every details of the whole project,hirap...it's in sked naman, going "beyond" the budget na pero kinakaya pa, haha!...so matatakpan din pala view ng FWH? and another Megaworld pa tatakip sa sarili nyang project, wow! sana may magandang fountain din ang Bellagio sa FBGC, waaaa! I know how it goes Mid. Ako naman in the middle of a Master's Bathroom renovation ngayon kanya I can empathize with your situation. Hang in there and more power to you and your projects. Wish me luck as well. :) :) :)

Hehehe...si Aaron ng gatong pa. Pilyo ka talaga! :) :) :)

hehe... :D Makati and Manila Golf is just one of the views of FWH, there's still the view of the lansdcaped-park/amenities-area of FWH, and on the other side will be a perpetually-unimpeded view (unless there comes another revision in the BGC Masterplan allowing the conversion of the park) of the Crescent West Park and the buildings on the other side of the park.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a376/geebeng/Frombalcony.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a376/geebeng/Pool.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a376/geebeng/Sundeck.jpg

Picture of the pool, sorry for the quality, last July pa yan.

Thanks Geebeng, the advantage of FWH unit owners is that they share a large amenity space like this big swimming pool. At sinunod talaga ni Megaworld yung aesthetic design ng swimming pool tiles. Paano ka nga pala nakapasok dun, nagtuturnover na ba sila?

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a376/geebeng/2A-T4.jpg

Im not sure if they already turned it over but I agree with you the pool is awesome. However, I'm not sure about the tennis court, looks like the area is small for a tennis court or maybe only in the picture. Mas Ok sana kung garden na lang yung area with a small clubhouse.

Nice pics Geebeng. Balita ko turnover is definitely happening sometime before the end of the year daw. I agree yung tennis court seems out of place and detracts to the overall architecture/look especially with what looks like cyclone type wire fencing surrounding the court. Just like you I am of the same opinion na sana garden setting or clubhouse na nga lang ang inilagay nila instead. Anyway just thought of posting this FBGC pic (with FWH and Bellagio in the background) taken by Tigs as his plane was landing. Thanks Tigs. :)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b84/tigidig14/manila/IMG_2213.jpg

I thought that this was a tropical oasis enclave??? The actual picture is so way far off from their model renderings.

I thought that this was a tropical oasis enclave??? The actual picture is so way far off from their model renderings.

Hello macky!

I saw your post and got curious about this. Anyway, I'm posting this scanned drawing of Forbeswood Heights (again, I was able to dig in my files....swerte).

I'm trying to locate in the actual pictures where they will plant the trees.

You know, it's a nice idea to compare the actual condo building including the amenities, etc. vis-a-vis the rendering. This will ensure if the developer/builder delivered its promise to buyers.


http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i143/cynchyap/Other%20JPEG%20files/Forbeswood.jpg

Sana naman lagyan nga nila ng trees --- baka sa paso ilalagay :) :) :) Seriously maybe they will still plant trees but it will no longer be like the one in the rendering. Lahat naman ng builder ganyan, si Gibson lang yata and gumagawa na ang outcome is better than the rendering.

Ganda na ng FWH. Lets see how it develops. I just hope that they get to open a portion of the Forbestown retail area when they turn it over to unit owners.

If my memory serves me right, I think the turn over of FWH is sometime in December for some unit owners, while the other units will be turned over on the first quarter of 2007. FYI.

If ever, sabay mag open yung promenade and Forbestown. Now that would be something else. :cheers:

Thanks for the pic Sinjin!
The day before Milenyo
http://i.pbase.com/g5/35/107535/2/67646778.5eYLnamM.jpg

seems like turn-over for this is nearing... they are now building the fountain at its entrance after a month of digging and uprooting 2 big trees.. :D

I took this picture Nov 16, 2006 from the roofdeck of Kensington Place.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i143/cynchyap/BGC%20-%202006/IMG_0128.jpg

I just put in a reservation for a unit that reopened in Forbeswood Heights and I'm happy with my decision. It doesn't look that bad to me; I think it's now a little more photogenic now that it's almost done. But even better than that, it's a very attractive price range for FBGC--about P66K per square meter. As someone mentioned here, when I'm in the unit, I won't be seeing the building anyway. Instead, I'll be looking at fabulous furniture that I was able to afford given the low price of the unit!

Are there other buyers in this forum? I hope you'll come out of the woodwork now.

^^ Wow, proud owner of a unit! O yung ibang unit owners dyan ha, samahan nyo naman siya. Bawal ikahiya ang FwH unit nyo, investment nyo 'yan so you guys should be proud of it. :okay: Para kasing ayaw magpakita dito nung mga FwH buyers eh, ewan ko kung bakit.

^^ Oo nga eh. Masagot nga ito para ma-up yung thread. I wonder if there are any owners from Towers 1-3 whose units have been turned over. According to the agent, Tower 1 has been fully turned over. I find this hard to believe considering the entrance is not even done yet, but I suppose it could be the case. I'd like to hear, especially, what you guys think of your units. My particular unit is the 59sqm with the maid's room.

Another plus for this development, actually. It's the only one bedroom I know of that has a maid's room!

^^ Oo nga eh. Masagot nga ito para ma-up yung thread. I wonder if there are any owners from Towers 1-3 whose units have been turned over. According to the agent, Tower 1 has been fully turned over. I find this hard to believe considering the entrance is not even done yet, but I suppose it could be the case. I'd like to hear, especially, what you guys think of your units. My particular unit is the 59sqm with the maid's room.

Another plus for this development, actually. It's the only one bedroom I know of that has a maid's room!

Hello fwh_buyer!

At the moment, you're the only Forbeswood Heights (FWH) buyer I know who revealed himself/herself in the forum. Join us in the "Bonifacio Global Cityzens" thread under "Samahan".

Welcome to SSC!

Cynch :)

Not only that, but soon, you'll be surrounded with the posh Forbes town center restaurant row, ala "Eastwood".

I took this picture Nov 16, 2006 from the roofdeck of Kensington Place.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i143/cynchyap/BGC%20-%202006/IMG_0128.jpg

wow

Thanks, Cynch. Could you provide the link? I can't find it anywhere. :-)


Hello fwh_buyer!

At the moment, you're the only Forbeswood Heights (FWH) buyer I know who revealed himself/herself in the forum. Join us in the "Bonifacio Global Cityzens" thread under "Samahan".

Welcome to SSC!

Cynch :)

Thanks, Cynch. Could you provide the link? I can't find it anywhere. :-)

This is the link: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=405314&page=15

Thanks! Will visit that thread. Meanwhile, I have a couple of questions related to Forbeswood that I hope someone can answer:

1. I put in a reservation for a unit in Tower 6, turnover scheduled to start in June. However, my agent informed me that there are units in Towers 1-3 that can reopen (turnover has started already). If so, she can do a transfer so that I can get a unit earlier in one of the older towers. I don't want to get my hopes up, so can someone tell me what the chances are that a desirable unit will reopen, and that I'll be able to get it? Is there anything I can do to increase my chances?

2. Tower 6, where I currently have the reservation, is the tallest building in the community with 20 floors. The others are around 14 floors only. The catch is, the number of elevators are the same. Instinctively, I feel like it'll be better to live in a building that's less dense, so there's lower competition for the elevators. What do you guys think? Is there any premium to living in a taller building when my unit is just on the 11th floor anyway?

Hope to get your opinions, even if you are not FWH buyers! Thanks in advance!

This is the link: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=405314&page=15

1. I put in a reservation for a unit in Tower 6, turnover scheduled to start in June. However, my agent informed me that there are units in Towers 1-3 that can reopen (turnover has started already). If so, she can do a transfer so that I can get a unit earlier in one of the older towers. I don't want to get my hopes up, so can someone tell me what the chances are that a desirable unit will reopen, and that I'll be able to get it? Is there anything I can do to increase my chances?

Hope to get your opinions, even if you are not FWH buyers! Thanks in advance!

Hello!

I know that Towers 1-3 in FWH have been sold out already ---so there is less probability of having a unit which will be reopened. Your agent should be on the look out for that unit.

2. Tower 6, where I currently have the reservation, is the tallest building in the community with 20 floors. The others are around 14 floors only. The catch is, the number of elevators are the same. Instinctively, I feel like it'll be better to live in a building that's less dense, so there's lower competition for the elevators. What do you guys think? Is there any premium to living in a taller building when my unit is just on the 11th floor anyway?



We share the same preferences ---I prefer to live/purchase in a low density condo development. Read: Less foot traffic in the elevators. More privacy. Less noise.

Any premium living in a taller building?--- It would be a premium of course if your unit has a very awesome view. On the other hand, if it's the tallest building in the world and it doesn't have a view, it doesn't matter, right? To summarize, it all boils down to personal preferences. Whatever makes you happy, go for it!

Thanks for the helpful comments, Cynch. Hmmm...this thread is becoming a dialogue between us. :-)

i think this is the only residential development in BGC that has a tennis court. so plus points for Forbeswood Heights hehe!:okay:

fwh_buyer and cynch, don't mind me ha. as if wala ako. sige, tuloy nyo dialogue nyo hehehe!:D j/k

One advantage I could see for Tower 6 would be the Manila Golf View although for a limited time only because the view will somehow be blocked by the project/s that will be built right next to Bellagio III, but don't worry because it'll be one of the last developments to be launched in Forbes Town Center, after Bellagio III, FW Parklane, and probably after a possible project on the side of the lagoon infront of FW Parklane, just right next to FW Heights Tower 6.

For Towers 3 and 1, the Crescent Park West view, although it might not also last long because of the revised BGC Masterplan.

For Tower 2 and also for 1, the view of the park (yung rotunda na park, na may tree sculpture sa gitna, I forgot the name of both the park and the sculpture).

For Tower 2 and also for 1, the view of the park (yung rotunda na park, na may tree sculpture sa gitna, I forgot the name of both the park and the sculpture).

Name of that park is : Burgos Park

View is not that important, because as you said, this can change so easily. And also, the units that have so far been available are all inwards-facing! So that's not much of a factor. Thanks, though!

One advantage I could see for Tower 6 would be the Manila Golf View although for a limited time only because the view will somehow be blocked by the project/s that will be built right next to Bellagio III, but don't worry because it'll be one of the last developments to be launched in Forbes Town Center, after Bellagio III, FW Parklane, and probably after a possible project on the side of the lagoon infront of FW Parklane, just right next to FW Heights Tower 6.

For Towers 3 and 1, the Crescent Park West view, although it might not also last long because of the revised BGC Masterplan.

For Tower 2 and also for 1, the view of the park (yung rotunda na park, na may tree sculpture sa gitna, I forgot the name of both the park and the sculpture).

has some of the towers turned-over now?... Tower 1 or 2?

yesterday we noticed that the pool is being filled up already and some units have their personalized airconditioning installed already...

Yup, according to agent, turnover has begun for Towers 1-3 and people are starting to do interior design. I think a few have even moved in. But gates are still closed, so you need a pass to enter.

Photos from broker:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/fwh_buyer/Picture1.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/fwh_buyer/Picture3.jpg

wow!... i like those pool benches... heheheeh

Nice! I'd like to see pictures of the tennis court:D

Cool! I'd like to swim in that pool one day. :)

Me too, I wish I can come over a play tennis :)

Just like to ask who bought units here...we did...lapit na daw turnover..february first week for towers 1 and 3? can anybody confirm...tower 6 where our other unit is...turnover daw by july....any updates?

for the unit owners, we do interior decor at a very affordable prices...

Hi smokingunmanila,

Finally, another buyer! And a neighbor, too. Am also in Tower 6, 11th floor. What about you? July is when the Tower 6 turnover begins, according to broker. But since they'll do it by floor, my expected turnover date is September. I want to be realistic and am giving them until November.

Do you have a website of your interior design projects?

Hi All,
I visited the site when i came home Nov. and they were still doing the interior of towers 4,5, and 6. My agent said that tentative turnover for the remaining towers is late June/early July. I got a unit in tower 6 18th floor.

Hi cedricav,

Another neighbor! It seems you're based abroad. Are you coming home to live in your unit or will you lease it out?

BTW, I just passed by and saw that some units in Tower 1 (or is it 3?) are already occupied. Lights were on, and airconditioning had been installed. I also saw a worker looking out of a balcony. Probably doing renovation work.

It's just a bit disappointing that the road is still closed off.

Actually, pwede na ma turnover..of course ..you settle the balloon payment to Megaworld...but...maingay..since they are still doing some work in the hallways and other common areas....

Anybody here rethinking about their unit...I'm selling our 2nd floor unit in tower 6 and looking for a higher floor....I already have a buyer for my unit...but of course..I want a corner unit...because the corner unit are the only ones to have a balcony....

Hi cedricav,

Another neighbor! It seems you're based abroad. Are you coming home to live in your unit or will you lease it out?

BTW, I just passed by and saw that some units in Tower 1 (or is it 3?) are already occupied. Lights were on, and airconditioning had been installed. I also saw a worker looking out of a balcony. Probably doing renovation work.

It's just a bit disappointing that the road is still closed off.

Hi,
I'll probably lease it out initially because we normally stay at our family house in makati whenever we come for vacation. i have noticed the "temporary" structure beside tower 6 and i was told that it will be demolished. i know someone who bought units A,B, and L and has moved in but i think it was premature because works were still being undertaken in the lobby and parking area so we had to take the lifts from the basement. The interior is shabby but for the price, i think it's commensurate. I'll probably sell it in the future because i'm planning to buy a farm somewhere in the cavite/laguna/batangas area for retirement purposes, it won't be soon anyway.

anybody selling here...please contact me..marami naghahanap ngayon sa forbes town

Sayang...I need it to live in! If you can offer alternative condos in BGC, Ortigas CBD or Makati that will be ready for occupancy by around September (at least 60sqm), I might consider selling.

Please send me a PM if ever.

Sayang...I need it to live in! If you can offer alternative condos in BGC, Ortigas CBD or Makati that will be ready for occupancy by around September (at least 60sqm), I might consider selling.

Please send me a PM if ever.

Wait ka lang. If the demand is shooting up now, how much more when it is fully turned over. And to think that Forbestown commercial strip is not yet :banana: operational.

last night they have fenced out the sidewalk in between it and the Parklane lot. I think they'll connect their street to the Rizal Drive...

last night they have fenced out the sidewalk in between it and the Parklane lot. I think they'll connect their street to the Rizal Drive...

Baka ginagawa na rin yung fountain....

I will make an occular inspection next week and I will probably take pictures inside...hopefully by then, I will know how to post pictures here...

^^Don't forget to take pictures of the tennis court, please? Thank you.:D

here's a close shot of the fountain...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/DSC01904.jpg

Is that tower 6? shet..we are on the 2nd floor...so we will be ground level with that deep excavation..I think it's that white paint with the window from the ground level...

yes that building on the upper left side of the picture is tower 6... have no worries.. I think once Parklane starts construction or finishes.. you would no longer see land across your window...

Parklane seems to be starting digging now.. their drilling the paved parking lot there already...

here's a close shot of the fountain...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/DSC01904.jpg

I like the rotonda and fountain!!!! I hope there would be more water features in BGC.

Hello everyone. 'Just joined the forum. I've been following this thread intensely. I have a upper unit in Tower 5 and am looking for feedbacks from those who already have moved in in any of the other towers. How does it feel living at your unit? Was it as you've imagined it to be?

BTW, thanks for the fountain pics, Pau_p1.

Badabing

Hello FWH unit owners!!!
Hello FWH UNIT OWNERS

I have a one bedroom unit at tower 3 (Cambridge). Sometime in Nov 06 I received an invitation to inspect my unit for turnover and its now Feb 07 and the unit has not been turned over yet.

To all future FWH unit owners (one bedroom 48sq.m) please expect the following:
1. No ceiling in the living, sala, bedroom, bathroom and wash area.
2. The washroom area has no paint, no tiles both on the walls and floor.
3. My brochures said polished tiles in the living and dining area but when inspected it was a laminate flooring in living and dining area.
4. When you viewed the TENNIS COURT in the balcony. Our tennis court color is BALIKTAD from the regular tennis courts. The single and double play area of the regular tennis court is color green and the outside area is reddish in color. However FWH tennis court color is red on the single and double area and the outside area is green. The designer of this tennis court probably is not a tennis player and did not do his homework.

We also experienced the developer's engineer who I can characterized as sweet talking and bolero. Of course he works on the side of the developer.

Defects found during the first visit (nov 06)
1. the sliding door in the balcony was very hard to open and close. Megaworld eng said it was normal.
2. some portion in the walls of the balcony was still unfinished. Megaword eng said "all you have to do is buy a flower pot and that defect will be hidden"
3. the awning type window in the bathroom was again hard to close and open. Eng said " just put oil on the window and it will be alright". It was so hard to open and close that during that time the handle was broken.
4. My wife said "Did we buy a memorial plan from Megaworld? Why all the modular kitchen cabinet and even the bedroom cabinet have no dividers? Parang ATAOL ang dating!! How can you tell that the condo unit is ready for turn over when the cabinets have no divider. Eng said " we will install the dividers"
5. One of the door in the kitchen cabinet was not aligned.

Second visit Dec 06 remaining defects found:
1. the balcony sliding door was still hard to open and close. The engineer insisted that it was normal. My wife requested if she can inspect similar unit just to see if their sliding door was also hard to open and close. They went and inspected similar unit but that unit sliding door was easy to close and open. My wife brought a carpenter with carpenter's square and check the corner of our sliding door and found out that our sliding door was not squared or WALA SA ISQUALA. My wife expect that this eng will admit the defect but instead he got his cell phone dial something and told my wife "Do you want to talk to the supplier?" My wife said NO!!
2. One of the kitchen door cabinet was still not aligned. The Megaworld eng said it will take time to replace the cabinet door since the cabinet door will be ordered from abroad. My wife said i can wait just replaced that cabinet door.

10 days ago Megaworld sweet talking bolero engineer called our house and said that the unit is ready for inspection. My wife asked these questions to him. "Did you fix the problem of the sliding door? Eng said YES. Second question " Did you replace the kitchen cabinet door? Eng said "Mam pag usapan natin"

My wife said if you fixed those two problems then I can go to FWH and inspect the remaining defects. Otherwise it will be useless to inspect the unit again.

Is FWH a good buy or investment? My answer is 100% yes.

What is required on the part of the unit owner is to inspect your unit very carefully. Bring Squala or carpenter's square to make sure that all doors and windows are squared. Developer's eng will say "ITS NORMAL"

We also were not able to inspect the electrical and water system because Megaworld eng said we can only inspect the elec and water system after we accepted the unit.

That's why I talked to my wife and I told her to put in writing signed by this engineer that we were not able o inspect the elec and water system. I also asked my wife to inspect the other similar condo unit and find out if there washroom area is bare or finished.

I hope this information will help during your units turover and We can play tennis together.

thanks

almycha

@almycha.....

Please call me at 895-4748 ....hopefully, I can address this problem to the sales director in Fort bonifacio...complaints like this should be address or we will have our own problems in selling other megaworld projects...

Also...my family bought 2 units in that complex...thx..

Akala siguro nung Megaworld Eng na eng-eng yung mga mag-iinspect ng unit kaya lahat ng defect "normal" lang daw, eh yung eng na yun pala ang eng-eng eh. :D

^^ or possibly Megaworld's contractor

Thank god for boards like this where buyers can become a force to reckon with sa mga developers! Thanks so much for the candid feedback, almycha.

Please keep us posted on this, and if you learn any tips on how to resolve the issue, hope you will share these with us (e.g. bringing a carpenters' square and noting that electricals/utilities have not been inspected) so that we will know what to do when our time for inspection comes.

They should train their engineers in dealing with buyers who do home inspection. What kind of customer service is that? You did plunk down millions for the unit. They need to remember that when accompanying you to inspect the unit that they promised would be a "luxury residence."

Sad that Megaworld is living up to its reputation for shoddy workmanship, despite the years of experience it has had. A friend of mine lived in 8 Wack-Wack for a while, and I'll always remember his story of his bookcase not being able to line up properly against the wall because the floor is not at a perfect right angle with the wall, and water pooling in a certain part of the shower floor because one area is lower than the other.

Personally, my experience with my broker/Megaworld has been so-so. I feel like I'm in the dark, not knowing what's going on unless I ask her directly. Tapos the answers are not always straightforward.

But like you, I still feel that this is a good investment. Megaworld just needs to improve talaga and not treat its buyers shabbily.

Hello everybody,

I really appreciate you sharing your experiences re FWH. I learned more about
this condo from you all the last few days than during the two years I've been dealing with my broker. I'm a little apprehensive of the turnover process as I need to fly in from Miami just for this.

At the risk of being heartbroken, I'd like to ask about the condition of the
common areas (e.g. lobby, corridors, its lighting, carpet?).

Thanks again,
Badabing

Thanks to all who had responded to my query. OK 'tong forum na ito, ah.

I had thought about getting a unit at Bellagio 3 now that it's pre-selling. Megaworld's performance is keeping me away from doing so.

Maybe a Robinsons' condo is a better choice (Mackinley Park?).

Badabing

^^ If you're into the lofts (you mentioned McKinley Park Residence), there is another loft type condo project in Fort Boni called Fort Palms as an alternative to Bellagio 3 and MPR. There may be a thread on this project somehere in "Projects on the Rise".

Hi Badabing,

I was able to see the lobby of Agoho--okay naman. Not that plush, but not shabby either. Here's a detailed description:

1. Glass swing doors to enter--no guard (according to broker, guards will be posted at the entrances to the development; so far that's just the parking lot)

2. Lobby is not impressive, but I didn't expect it to be. Just one story high with a sofa set for waiting guests. Floor is ceramic tile. Not bad looking; in general, it looks decent and welcoming. It reminds me of lobbies in the older condo buildings around Makati, e.g. Asia Mansions, etc.

3. Mailboxes are to the side of the lobby, and in front of this is what will be the building office.

4. Swimming pool area looks nice; more spacious than I expected it would be, although everything is still dusty and the plants don't look that healthy, probably from the replanting. I'm assuming that these will be remedied by the time the project is completely turned over. I posted some pool photos earlier, have you seen them?

This reminds me, I think I have a corridor photo from my broker. Let me dig it up and post it for you.

Here are more photos! Just want to clarify that I didn't take these and this is not my unit.

For reference, this is a studio:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/fwh_buyer/studiounit.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/fwh_buyer/corridor.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/fwh_buyer/parking.jpg

Wat condo yang mga pictures?

^^ If you're into the lofts (you mentioned McKinley Park Residence), there is another loft type condo project in Fort Boni called Fort Palms as an alternative to Bellagio 3 and MPR. There may be a thread on this project somehere in "Projects on the Rise".

Thanks 3cr,
I've checked their website. 'can't seem to find a forum discussion at ssc. Their
project looks decent and the builder credentials seem very good. I need to explore this BYO process. Does this mean you need to all the necessary
funds in the bank (as opposed to monthlies and baloon payments)?

Badabing

Hi Badabing,

I was able to see the lobby of Agoho--okay naman. Not that plush, but not shabby either. Here's a detailed description:

1. Glass swing doors to enter--no guard (according to broker, guards will be posted at the entrances to the development; so far that's just the parking lot)

2. Lobby is not impressive, but I didn't expect it to be. Just one story high with a sofa set for waiting guests. Floor is ceramic tile. Not bad looking; in general, it looks decent and welcoming. It reminds me of lobbies in the older condo buildings around Makati, e.g. Asia Mansions, etc.

3. Mailboxes are to the side of the lobby, and in front of this is what will be the building office.

4. Swimming pool area looks nice; more spacious than I expected it would be, although everything is still dusty and the plants don't look that healthy, probably from the replanting. I'm assuming that these will be remedied by the time the project is completely turned over. I posted some pool photos earlier, have you seen them?

This reminds me, I think I have a corridor photo from my broker. Let me dig it up and post it for you.

Hi fwh_buyer,

Thank you very much for the pictures. They really helped. It looked like there's a wood floor in the living room. Maybe the owner had already renovated the unit?
At least if the common areas are ok, people would be apt to improve their
own units to keep up.

My cousin showed me a unit she has at MegaworldPlaza (in front of ADB) in Ortigas. The lobby looks very good but when we went to the basement (I think), it looked like a tiangge (all sort of vendors). Admittedly, this is a very inexpensive place but the disorganized commerce taking place made it looked even cheaper. Just my opinion, I hope nobody's offended.

Badabing

Thanks almycha for the heads up. I'm lining up some friends who are competent/assertive enough to asses the unit when the call for inspection comes. I'll send them a checklist and will remind them to bring a 'iskwala'.

Badabing

Thanks 3cr,
I've checked their website. 'can't seem to find a forum discussion at ssc. ...

Here's the link... http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=416609

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TC Chua

Here's the link... http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=416609

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TC Chua

Thanks TCChua. I'm really impressed with this forum.

Badabing

with reference to the corridor pics and unit floor, i have viewed a unit in tower 1 and the observation is accurate, the floor is laminate flooring (simulated wood) as opposed to the advertised tiled floor. frankly, i was a bit disappointed probably because i was so impressed with the model unit! all in all as they say, investing in a property is all about location and FBGC will be a great area in the near future!

^^ True..location is a major factor, but the developer still needs to be as accurate as possible in delivering the product as advertised. It not only represents the integrity of the seller, but their reputation (in the long run) as well.

The more transparent (clear) the product is to the buyer, the less problems for the seller.

with reference to the corridor pics and unit floor, i have viewed a unit in tower 1 and the observation is accurate, the floor is laminate flooring (simulated wood) as opposed to the advertised tiled floor. frankly, i was a bit disappointed probably because i was so impressed with the model unit! all in all as they say, investing in a property is all about location and FBGC will be a great area in the near future!

Thanks Cedricav for the info. I guess reality is setting in on me, too.

Badabing

Maybe people who have bought units there could petition as a group and ask that Megaworld deliver as they had promised. Or was there a fine print somewhere that says they can change (some of) the specs as they please without consultation with buyers?

Badabing

The advice is correct that you shouldn't rely on the model unit when deciding on your purchase because that's just designed to impress and is not an accurate picture of what you'll be getting.

I believe the wood laminate floor is actually an "upgrade" vs. the ceramic tile. I don't know how true it is, though, because it's not that attractive. Wall finishing doesn't look that smooth, either.

Smokingun, do you work in Megaworld? Di kaya pagalitan mo yung kumuha ng pics? :-)

One thing you could rely more on the model unit would be the layout, it should be a functional and logical layout that allows for smooth movement within the unit and the dimensions should at least be sensible for it's function, like a spacious living room that allows you to place furniture without having them custom-sized or a kitchen size that would be able to accomodate your desired appliances.

^^ but i really think that together with the model units, developers should also have a unit that will show what the buyer will actually get... model units are just there to show us buyers the POTENTIAL of the units that we're getting... from my own experience, though i still have to see what i'm actually gonna get, i think my property specialist has been quite straight forward with me

^^ That's true. Most of the model units seem to cater to rich businessmen, set-up by fancy interior designers. They should have secondary showrooms for the "special" balikbayan rates...hehe.. :nuts: :lol:

But really, most developers will only show the razzle-dazzle. I think if it was too plain, it would just turn people off.

The condo unit I bought here malapit sa Los Angeles had no showroom unit. Everything was on a computer model virtual tour! Only when the first phase of the complex was completed did they set one up. I have no clue why they did that (I guess the developer thought it was cheaper to show it on a nice 55 inch plasma screen than to lease out a space and make a model unit).

Anyways, it's always better to actually see the model unit. Not on a monitor! And in terms of what your unit is going to look like, take the time to visualize it and go over ALL the details with your property specialist.

Don't make the mistake I did with my "specialist"...(like my balcony story..I'm sure Thomasian knows what I'm talking about..hehe :ohno: :nuts:).

It might seem like a big inconvenience, but the extra time you spend with your property specialist is time well spent. Afterall, it will be your home and investment for the many years to come. So make sure you will be happy with it! :D

Re: flooring options, you might want to check out this thread I found discussing the pros and cons. It's actually geared for DIY-ers in the US, but there's still useful info.

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums//showthread.php?t=166482

I gathered that wood laminate is slightly more expensive material than ceramic tile, but tile is more expensive/harder to install.

i really prefer ceramic tiles or granite or marble floors. they look more upscale. also with laminate you have to be careful getting it wet because your floor will lift and it's ruined. it also leaves footprints all kinds of prints easily so you practically have to wipe it constantly to keep it clean.

what they use here now are what they call "granito" tiles.. it's better than ceramics.. looks like marble.. but easy to install.. no need for polishing.. it's cheaper too.. around US$15 to US$20 per sqm.

madalas gamitin sa mga bagong malls and offices ngayon.

i think wood laminate is most suitable in the bedroom and maybe in the sala so, anytime u feel like lying down or wanting to sit on the floor to relax, u can do so . . malamig kasi kung hihiga or uupo ka directly sa "cemented" floor kahit na covered with ceramic tiles :)

Re: flooring options, you might want to check out this thread I found discussing the pros and cons. It's actually geared for DIY-ers in the US, but there's still useful info.

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums//showthread.php?t=166482

I gathered that wood laminate is slightly more expensive material than ceramic tile, but tile is more expensive/harder to install.

I agree to some extent. Yes, the more expensive types of laminate floors with loc techology (glueless installation) are elegant looking but what they used in FWH is the cheaper version. True, laminate floors are very easy to install all you need is underlay then the laminate itself, which means Megaworld has saved a lot on manpower hours $$$$$$$.

Halos vinyl na, no? Does anyone know how much it would cost to have this removed and replace it with wood parquet?

Hay...sayang lang. I saw that GW has a "finish-it-yourself" option that allows buyers to get the unit cheaper and install exactly the finish they want. I'm very jealous.

Halos vinyl na, no? Does anyone know how much it would cost to have this removed and replace it with wood parquet?

Hay...sayang lang. I saw that GW has a "finish-it-yourself" option that allows buyers to get the unit cheaper and install exactly the finish they want. I'm very jealous.

Hello fwh_buyer! Wood parquet is very rare nowadays --due to the log ban. Personally, I'm not recommending wood parquet because it is hard to clean and after a few months of usage, some parquet tiles become lose -- (in the vernacular, "nabubungi"). That will be another problem -- looking for a "replacement parquet tile".

There are many flooring materials in the market which are nice but affordably priced.

^^ And there's no such thing as "fire retardant" wood parquet, malamang! :D Unlike other materials that offer such feature.

Indeed the laminate flooring installed by Megaworld was very ordinary looking. You won't get excited when you see this. Have you seen their "modular kitchen cabinet" ? This is another super very ordinary looking kitchen cabinet that will frustrate you. Added by unfinished laundry area (washroom) and their storage area without compartment/dividers and no tiles or wood flooring Plus NO CEILING in the sala, dining, bedroom, laundry area. I believe before thinking of buying appliances and furnitures there's still a lot of repairing jobs to do.

Also with laminate you have to be careful getting it wet because your floor will lift and it's ruined. it also leaves footprints all kinds of prints easily so you practically have to wipe it constantly to keep it clean.That's true, but that's usually in the case of big spills. The biggest problem that laminate flooring has is that once it's damaged, it can never be refinished. You would have to replace the laminate piece, which takes a lot of time. Still, laminate is very durable.

Almycha, won't these things be done by the time you actually get your unit, or is it as is? I'm shocked that they're turning over without ceilings and an unfinished laundry area. Doesn't that violate the contract agreement?

Thanks for the flooring info. So if wood parquet is out, are the options really just cheap laminate, more expensive laminate, tiles, or granite?

If that's the case, I'll probably stick with the given laminate, the replace it with more expensive laminate as it wears down naturally over time (or as you mentioned due to a big spill).

Actually the laminate wood flooring that I saw in the picture was pretty good. I have no complaints about that.:)

Almycha, won't these things be done by the time you actually get your unit, or is it as is? I'm shocked that they're turning over without ceilings and an unfinished laundry area. Doesn't that violate the contract agreement?

Thanks for the flooring info. So if wood parquet is out, are the options really just cheap laminate, more expensive laminate, tiles, or granite?

If that's the case, I'll probably stick with the given laminate, the replace it with more expensive laminate as it wears down naturally over time (or as you mentioned due to a big spill).

I, for one, prefer ceramic or granite floor tiles for the kitchen area due to possible spillage and activities. Laminate flooring would be practical in living areas, with the living and dining rooms furnished with beautiful area rugs. If the laminate flooring in your units is not installed yet (this maybe difficult to accomplish), is to ensure the concrete flooring in subject areas is level. Floating type installation can correct depressions in concrete via microfoam padding, but if not done right, squeaks, valleys or soft spot will result. Level flooring will be ideal for DIYs and I would use the glued method of installation and real wood. Good luck and regards.

wood parquet is also not that in anymore it looks too 80s. better get the wider plank hard wood floors that are part laminate.

FWH, Thats as is. What we saw during inspection was what we will get if ever we will approve the unit (pending those two more unfinished repair). So there will be more repair jobs to do and additional money to spend. Even my wife check the other similar unit and found out same condition as our unit. No ceiling, unfinished laundry area.

The salesperson told us that when the key will be turned over to us we will be ready to move in. WRONG.

There's tiles in the flooring of the kitchen but theres no tiles in the walls of the kitchen.

We found a ceiling contractor - PETRONNE located in Q.C. and they have a web site. The advantage of this contractor is that they will not use wood but all metal trusses also they will use hardiflex instead of plywood. So walang problema sa anay. Labor plus materials sila excluding paint. And last november their quotation was P549 per sq.m. (not sure of the price matagal na kasi). I hope somebody can call this place and post their recent quotation so this latest posted quotation will be my basis for bargain.

I also have a labor quotation from our carpenter for the tiling of living-dining area P3T-P4T in case I decided to replace the wood laminate. Materials ako na raw ang bahala.

IN the end I still believe that this is a good investment.

How can this be a good investment? More like a start of a drawn out headache.
True, the property may appreciate in value later, but that should be true in other decently priced condominiums, too.

Badabing

Manansala used narra wood parquet and it looked beautiful in the model unit, so that's really just your opinion, and it's also dependent on the quality of the wood parquet. But anyway, we're getting off topic.

Time to call the broker, I think! Thanks again for the warning.

Is smokingunmanila from Megaworld? Hope he didn't get scared off... :-) It's really too bad; I noticed that Robinsons, GW, and other properties have more or less official representatives posting and giving updates, so at least we get to hear their side.

wood parquet is also not that in anymore it looks too 80s. better get the wider plank hard wood floors that are part laminate.

Im a little bit confused about the discussion on this thread. Im not sure if it is just me or coz I dont have a very good understanding on how you bought your units. So please forgive me if I am wrong on my assumptions. Did you buy the condos and got a product that is a lot inferior to what was promised? If this is the case, how come I dont see any outrage from the forumers here to the developer. I will certainly not take this down lightly and will not let it pass. Doing nothing and sweeping it under the rug will certainly not help. Im sure the developer will take you seriously if you will make some noises in the media.

Manansala used narra wood parquet and it looked beautiful in the model unit, so that's really just your opinion, and it's also dependent on the quality of the wood parquet. But anyway, we're getting off topic.

Time to call the broker, I think! Thanks again for the warning.

Is smokingunmanila from Megaworld? Hope he didn't get scared off... :-) It's really too bad; I noticed that Robinsons, GW, and other properties have more or less official representatives posting and giving updates, so at least we get to hear their side.

of course it's my opinion , did i write it?

Any complaints made before the turnover would be of course taken care off..and there's a one year warranty...Megaworld will not run of course...their stock is rocketing to the roof...now at 3.10 per share...a month ago..it is somewhere in the 2.20 level...

My unit hasn't been turned over yet--scheduled for inspection 2nd half of this year pa. I'm just gathering information from those whose units have been inspected and turned over so that I can be prepared (to be outraged and to make an incredible amount of noise, if necessary).

Smokingun, just to get the facts straight, the units are supposed to be turned over with ceiling and finished walls, correct? Why did this happen to almycha?

Im a little bit confused about the discussion on this thread. Im not sure if it is just me or coz I dont have a very good understanding on how you bought your units. So please forgive me if I am wrong on my assumptions. Did you buy the condos and got a product that is a lot inferior to what was promised? If this is the case, how come I dont see any outrage from the forumers here to the developer. I will certainly not take this down lightly and will not let it pass. Doing nothing and sweeping it under the rug will certainly not help. Im sure the developer will take you seriously if you will make some noises in the media.

I really don't know the details...of course..you have the option to complaint and not sign the turnover agreement or contract...dapat lang mag complaint...ako din ata mag complaint kung yung unit ng ermats ko at kapatid hindi maayos..that's our right..

^^ i hope you don't mind my asking... doesn't the DOS give a list of interior finishes for the unit you're buying?