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dcdr76 · November 22nd, 2005, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bevepi

dcdr76

MPR is scheduled to be delivered dec 31, 2009..

MPR is not the only project of Robinsons Land, Every project has a scheduled pre-selling period and so with construction period..

we cannot just built a certain project since it will not match the pricing scheme that we have offered to our clients, beside they will have a burden of paying a high monthly amort..

MPR is already 40% sold-out, most of them are US clients..

bevepi,

thanks for the reply.

how is the selling pace of this project compared to other similar ones? is it faster or just about the same?

bevepi · November 25th, 2005, 12:40 AM

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bevepi,

thanks for the reply.

how is the selling pace of this project compared to other similar ones? is it faster or just about the same?

well, i would say it is relatively moving faster compare to our last project the 5th ave place, maybe because of the new concept whch is bi-level,and it is more attractive to the US market..

highlander · November 25th, 2005, 04:35 PM

18 units to a floor with only 3 elevators per floor! how much will be the wait time here? why do developers always commit this mistake?

the edge · November 30th, 2005, 07:36 AM

imo 3 elevators to 18 units are enough. as long as the three elevators can accomodate at least 12 people. besides, there are fewer elevator stops on this development since the units are all loft as they say.

more elevators = higher monthly dues

bevepi · January 4th, 2006, 12:33 PM

1 and 2 bedroom LOFT model units are now ready for viewing at MC HOME DEPOT in Fort Bonifacio..near the furture site of MPR

MIKERU Z · January 4th, 2006, 01:20 PM

Muy bonito!, looks great , i love the philippines!.

bevepi · January 5th, 2006, 03:13 PM

I Just visited the Model units ths morning at Mc Home Depot, its very nice, somehow you feel its homey ambience, the high ceiling makes it more roomey, and when in the upper level bedroom, its like a terrace over looking the living area..nice

You just have to look at it to feel it.

3cr · January 5th, 2006, 07:36 PM

Don't you think the loft layout is more appropriately suited for temperate climate than one that's tropical? In the Philippines the tropical weather (hot & humid) necessitates the use of some type of cooling system such as air-conditioning and since you can't effectively isolate, segregate or section of the different living areas in a loft unit because of it's two story open layout design (unless you wall/glass/curtain off areas which defeats the purpose of having a loft), there is a bigger area footage to cool down which translates to higher electricity bill. I had to pay higher gas/electric bill especially during summer and winter which is why I'm just sharing my observation based on my own loft living experience here in the U.S. so what more kaya sa Pinas.

Granted the loft's open layout is designed to make the unit look airy ("maaliwalas" or "fresco") tingnan, it's not really going to be energy efficient especially if you have two story walls of glass windows facing the West. It'll bring light in kanya ang init din siguardo niyan. Tuloy mas mahirap at matagal magpalamig ng unit because of the open floor plan and especially the loft area since hot hair tends to float up while cold air sinks down, hence the loft area, which is normally used as the master's bedroom, is where one will experience the most temperature swings.

Dvorak · January 6th, 2006, 03:24 AM

also.. pag bi levels (lofts) medyo reduce ang noise.. kasi nga high ang ceiling.. unlike sa ibang condo..

like don sa condo nang friend ko sa boni ridge.. konting ingay lang.. nag complain na yung tenant sa baba.. eh papaano na kaya kung talagang may party..

ishtefh_03 · January 6th, 2006, 11:03 AM

it is energy efficient when it comes to natural lighting, pag high ceiling, more light will come to the place. pero just like what kuya boe said pag sobrang init nga coz' the sun will pass directly to warm the air and surface there.

3cr · January 6th, 2006, 11:58 PM

Yes Steph tama ka, The loft concept is efficient bringing light in but the sun light will also warm up the place which means in tropical weather like the Philippines, mas iinit yung unit so mas madalas at malakas din ang gamit ng aircon para palamigin yung unit which is where the inefficiency comes in. I still think mas malakas ang gamit ng electricity magpalamig ng unit kaysa mag ilaw which was why I said lofts are not really that energy efficient. Again, it's more of an observation which I'd like to share to who ever is interested in trying out loft living and I am not in any way bad mouthing McKinley Lofts or other loft developments for that matter. Hope this helps.

ishtefh_03 · January 7th, 2006, 09:12 AM

ok naman ang concept nila na lofts eh, atleast iba sila... pero i think it's not that hot naman coz' of the high ceiling, pag mas malaki ang space, mas hindi ganun kainit, sabi nga nila, refreshing atmosphere nga... but you have point about the place when it comes to cooling it...

dcdr76 · January 7th, 2006, 10:50 PM

any of you guys bought a unit here?

3cr · January 7th, 2006, 11:42 PM

No not me though I once seriously considered buying into this development as an investment property. I thought the unit size are on the smaller side so in reality I would have had to either go with a 2 or 3 bedroom unit which makes the price point not as attractive and enticing anymore and also opens up to alot more options. I also felt that bi-level loft type layouts are not practical in hot tropical climates especially with the smaller cut units. It's not only tight downstairs but the upstairs (bedroom) also tends to get quite rather hot (hot air rises and stays on the upper floor). Though loft type units let a lot of light in and provides an airy feel, it also absorbs a lot of the sunlight and the open layout makes it more expensive to cool down than a regular condo layout imo. Ended up with a non-loft unit in Rockwell as investment property instead.

geebeng · January 8th, 2006, 07:50 AM

meron ka din sa rockwell 3cr? congratulations!

3cr · January 8th, 2006, 08:15 AM

Thanks Geebeng! Actually sa Metropolitan which is another Philtown project just like Fairways Tower. Since both projects are from the same developer, I was able to negotiate a really great deal involving multi unit discounts and other perks which I could not pass up so tuloy napabili muli! No regrets though. I'm happy and satisfied with the purchases.

Dvorak · January 9th, 2006, 03:26 AM

wow.. parami nang parami investment mo ahh! so san tayo mag pa party pag uwi mo??

congrats pare!

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Originally Posted by 3cr

Thanks Geebeng! Actually sa Metropolitan which is another Philtown project just like Fairways Tower. Since both projects are from the same developer, I was able to negotiate a really great deal involving multi unit discounts and other perks which I could not pass up so tuloy napabili muli! No regrets though. I'm happy and satisfied with the purchases.

geebeng · January 9th, 2006, 04:16 AM

Metropolitan or Rockwell, magkatabi lang naman yun --- I know you give so much research on your investments --- congratulations uli

3cr · January 9th, 2006, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dvorak

wow.. parami nang parami investment mo ahh! so san tayo mag pa party pag uwi mo??
congrats pare!

Thank you Dvorak. Uy di naman 2 lang ha. Isa para tirahan at yung isa naman ay pang-investment. Kung magpaparty tayo sa Fairways muna malamang kasi mauuna ang turn-over nun.

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Originally Posted by geebeng

Metropolitan or Rockwell, magkatabi lang naman yun --- I know you give so much research on your investments --- congratulations uli

Salamat Geebeng! I try to do my due diligence but aside from research panay rin ang aking dasal sa Diyos!

dcdr76 · March 7th, 2006, 03:19 AM

malapit na ba construction nito? is it sold-out?

November 25th, 2005, 04:35 PM	#43
highlander Immortal Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 31 Likes (Received): 0	18 units to a floor with only 3 elevators per floor! how much will be the wait time here? why do developers always commit this mistake? __________________ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE.

November 30th, 2005, 07:36 AM	#44
the edge The South Paw Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: River City Posts: 88 Likes (Received): 0	imo 3 elevators to 18 units are enough. as long as the three elevators can accomodate at least 12 people. besides, there are fewer elevator stops on this development since the units are all loft as they say. more elevators = higher monthly dues __________________ * It's the "trip" not the destination! *

January 4th, 2006, 12:33 PM	#45
bevepi Team Pacquiao Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Galleria Posts: 1,699 Likes (Received): 5	Mc Kinley Park Residences 1 and 2 bedroom LOFT model units are now ready for viewing at MC HOME DEPOT in Fort Bonifacio..near the furture site of MPR

January 4th, 2006, 01:20 PM	#46
MIKERU Z ミケル Z Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: 香港 Posts: 254 Likes (Received): 0	Muy bonito!, looks great , i love the philippines!. __________________ 神は私を誓った Los domingos me suicido y los lunes resucito.

January 5th, 2006, 03:13 PM	#47
bevepi Team Pacquiao Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Galleria Posts: 1,699 Likes (Received): 5	Mc Kinley Park Residences I Just visited the Model units ths morning at Mc Home Depot, its very nice, somehow you feel its homey ambience, the high ceiling makes it more roomey, and when in the upper level bedroom, its like a terrace over looking the living area..nice You just have to look at it to feel it.

January 5th, 2006, 07:36 PM	#48
3cr Atenista sa Frisco Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Andreas Fault Posts: 6,320 Likes (Received): 136	Don't you think the loft layout is more appropriately suited for temperate climate than one that's tropical? In the Philippines the tropical weather (hot & humid) necessitates the use of some type of cooling system such as air-conditioning and since you can't effectively isolate, segregate or section of the different living areas in a loft unit because of it's two story open layout design (unless you wall/glass/curtain off areas which defeats the purpose of having a loft), there is a bigger area footage to cool down which translates to higher electricity bill. I had to pay higher gas/electric bill especially during summer and winter which is why I'm just sharing my observation based on my own loft living experience here in the U.S. so what more kaya sa Pinas. Granted the loft's open layout is designed to make the unit look airy ("maaliwalas" or "fresco") tingnan, it's not really going to be energy efficient especially if you have two story walls of glass windows facing the West. It'll bring light in kanya ang init din siguardo niyan. Tuloy mas mahirap at matagal magpalamig ng unit because of the open floor plan and especially the loft area since hot hair tends to float up while cold air sinks down, hence the loft area, which is normally used as the master's bedroom, is where one will experience the most temperature swings. Last edited by 3cr; April 11th, 2006 at 09:49 AM.

January 6th, 2006, 03:24 AM	#49
Dvorak COO - Child of Owner Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Makati / Mandaluyong Posts: 1,924 Likes (Received): 0	also.. pag bi levels (lofts) medyo reduce ang noise.. kasi nga high ang ceiling.. unlike sa ibang condo.. like don sa condo nang friend ko sa boni ridge.. konting ingay lang.. nag complain na yung tenant sa baba.. eh papaano na kaya kung talagang may party.. __________________ True love doesn't end happily ever after.. coz' it NEVER ends! www.avanzaclub.ph

January 6th, 2006, 11:03 AM	#50
ishtefh_03 .... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SJV-CSFP Posts: 898 Likes (Received): 0	it is energy efficient when it comes to natural lighting, pag high ceiling, more light will come to the place. pero just like what kuya boe said pag sobrang init nga coz' the sun will pass directly to warm the air and surface there. __________________ Colegio de Arquitectura Pontificia et Regalis Sancti Thomae Aquinatis Universitas Manilana >>> ishtefh

January 6th, 2006, 11:58 PM	#51
3cr Atenista sa Frisco Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Andreas Fault Posts: 6,320 Likes (Received): 136	Yes Steph tama ka, The loft concept is efficient bringing light in but the sun light will also warm up the place which means in tropical weather like the Philippines, mas iinit yung unit so mas madalas at malakas din ang gamit ng aircon para palamigin yung unit which is where the inefficiency comes in. I still think mas malakas ang gamit ng electricity magpalamig ng unit kaysa mag ilaw which was why I said lofts are not really that energy efficient. Again, it's more of an observation which I'd like to share to who ever is interested in trying out loft living and I am not in any way bad mouthing McKinley Lofts or other loft developments for that matter. Hope this helps.

January 7th, 2006, 09:12 AM	#52
ishtefh_03 .... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SJV-CSFP Posts: 898 Likes (Received): 0	ok naman ang concept nila na lofts eh, atleast iba sila... pero i think it's not that hot naman coz' of the high ceiling, pag mas malaki ang space, mas hindi ganun kainit, sabi nga nila, refreshing atmosphere nga... but you have point about the place when it comes to cooling it... __________________ Colegio de Arquitectura Pontificia et Regalis Sancti Thomae Aquinatis Universitas Manilana >>> ishtefh

January 7th, 2006, 10:50 PM	#53
dcdr76 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 204 Likes (Received): 0	any of you guys bought a unit here?

January 7th, 2006, 11:42 PM	#54
3cr Atenista sa Frisco Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Andreas Fault Posts: 6,320 Likes (Received): 136	No not me though I once seriously considered buying into this development as an investment property. I thought the unit size are on the smaller side so in reality I would have had to either go with a 2 or 3 bedroom unit which makes the price point not as attractive and enticing anymore and also opens up to alot more options. I also felt that bi-level loft type layouts are not practical in hot tropical climates especially with the smaller cut units. It's not only tight downstairs but the upstairs (bedroom) also tends to get quite rather hot (hot air rises and stays on the upper floor). Though loft type units let a lot of light in and provides an airy feel, it also absorbs a lot of the sunlight and the open layout makes it more expensive to cool down than a regular condo layout imo. Ended up with a non-loft unit in Rockwell as investment property instead. Last edited by 3cr; March 10th, 2006 at 08:59 PM.

January 8th, 2006, 07:50 AM	#55
geebeng Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Camarillo, California Posts: 410 Likes (Received): 0	meron ka din sa rockwell 3cr? congratulations! Last edited by geebeng; January 8th, 2006 at 07:58 AM.

January 8th, 2006, 08:15 AM	#56
3cr Atenista sa Frisco Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Andreas Fault Posts: 6,320 Likes (Received): 136	Thanks Geebeng! Actually sa Metropolitan which is another Philtown project just like Fairways Tower. Since both projects are from the same developer, I was able to negotiate a really great deal involving multi unit discounts and other perks which I could not pass up so tuloy napabili muli! No regrets though. I'm happy and satisfied with the purchases. Last edited by 3cr; January 8th, 2006 at 08:42 AM.

January 9th, 2006, 04:16 AM	#58
geebeng Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Camarillo, California Posts: 410 Likes (Received): 0	Metropolitan or Rockwell, magkatabi lang naman yun --- I know you give so much research on your investments --- congratulations uli

March 7th, 2006, 03:19 AM	#60
dcdr76 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 204 Likes (Received): 0	malapit na ba construction nito? is it sold-out?

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