Check out Colt's new channel here. First episode coming soon: www.youtube.com/@ColtInTheWild You can register for our meet and greet on January 13th here: ABCMD.CLUB
Just a simple tip. Ask about the electricity bill. Electricity is high here, especially in condos. Depending on the building, depending on the appliances, you could be paying upwards of $500 a month on just the electric bill but some buildings would only charge you half of that. Also, ask about the internet, most buildings will have an exclusive contract with a provider, meaning you would not be able to install any other internet provider service aside from the one preferred.
@@Jekmysterhi, has meralco hiked up their rates lately? also, P18,000 is the average of what you pay monthly for electricity? you must have a big house and air cons 🤔😁
The Suites is absolutely stunning! The amenities, the finishes on that unit, and that entrance to the mall... I mean, seriously! We might all just have to move in there in 18 months, don't you think? 🤔
Love you guys!! I’m an American born Filipina from Chicago and have not been to the Philippines since 1984! Watching your channel is convincing me to look into getting property there too. Best of luck finding a condo!!!
Pls. stay away from those condos. THOSE ARE JUST SCAMS. PLS. Do your calculations & hear lots of reviews & advices. Best thing for me is to do AB&B. You come & go whenever without the hassle of maintenance & surprising fees. Best wishes to you~
I hope things work out this time around for the condo. Nothing is more frustrating than having to put your life on hold because of something that is not your fault or beyond your control. Just know that most Filipinos are rooting for you!!!
Not gonna lie. I really hoped McKinley One would have worked out so we could still use our can-string telephones😀 But even though it’s a bit further away from us, the Sapphire unit definitely offers the best value. We are so excited for you guys!
Yeah I'm the 54th subscriber hahahaha. Congratulations Coltieee!!!! I am positive you'll get the condo that you deserve. The best is yet to come. We love you Lockwoods!
Yay! Thank you :) He is so excited about each new subscriber he gets. Phil and I think his channel will be really successful as he grows up. He's just too passionate and knowledgable not to share :)
I live in indiana US but I love philippians videos I have never subscribed to any of the channels though but your videos are energizing to me so I'm now a new sub ty for sharing your family and the Philippines too
A lot of us are so invested in you guys getting a condo so you can get settled already and continue with your travels! 😄 Fingers crossed (Erin way!) It will be really soon! Take care! 💕🤗💕
Im hooked watching your vlog now,beautiful family healthy lifestyle and just very goodvibes.fil-aus supporter,hope you find the condo you guys wanted and deserves..we do have a condo in one uptown residence,i just love the BGC vibe:) enjoy your stay in the philippines guys
Why not check 'Fraser Place Manila' located in the city of Makati. It's a SERVICED APARTMENT. Their 3 bedroom suite is super big and super classy and they got a lot of toilet in there. They got elegant bath tubs. Celebrities live there. I think its around 100k plus pesos per month. It's within the Makati CBD. It's fully furnished.
I like that you made it clear that when you say "Manila," you were referring to "Metro Manila." To be fair, Filipinos do that too, though it could be confusing for viewers who aren't aware of that. I truly appreciate it!
If Brooklyn will get Two Rabbits, make sure they are the same Gender. I was gifted a pair of rabbits on my Birthday back in 2016. The next year, there were 16 of them. I hope you move in to your condo unit soon.
Wow, that second condo is absolutely stunning but yeah on the pricier side though. Sending good vibes your way in hopes of finding your ideal unit soon!
Hi! Happy to see you last Jan 5 at Shangri La, a day before we had to fly back home to NZ! Funny when we took a selfie at the lobby, my 5 year old little boy was not on the photo because he was too short to be in it! WHAT a SHAME! He was upset about it all day! After realising my son was not on the photo, a part of me wanted to go back and search for you. But... what I also realised that would be creepy! hahaha! No one was not winning that day. TRUST ME! We had a million and one regrets following that unexpected encounter! I wish we had time to talk to you and take a lot of photos. We just hope to see you again when come back to the Philippines! Good luck on your condo hunting journey!
Oh we feel so bad the picture didn’t turn out for your son. Anytime you see us please come say hi. We will take a million pictures with you and your son 🤗
Hi cool to see you guys using the word Ate which means older sister in tagalog it is used as a sign of respect when talking to helpers with a little more age.
Don’t rush the process and take your time when you can. You all know what you want and know what you need. Being impulsive sure has its drawbacks and am you guys are aware of that. The more you keep your options open, the more ideas you can consider. Luxury is aplenty. Me; I would consider which one has the ability to bring us “closer together”:
Thanks! BTW there is also a foreign vlogger based in BGC "Making it Happen" the are selling their condo in bgc. I just thought of you guys when I watched it 😅
I hope you find your Philippines home soon! And wow, you've been in Shangri-La for around 10 days now. I agree, Shang is great, but not a long term solution. Have you considered signing up for a membership? It's free, and you'll get some perks when you've accumulated certain number of points. And at least you'll get a bit of something by staying there for that long
21:00 That Sky Lounge is to die for...and is pure BGC goals! Happy condo hunting but get settled already. That hotel room is giving me anxiety. 😅😅😅 Love you lots Lockwoods! ❤ thank you for the daily vlogs
Awesome video as usual, you guys are fun to watch and I find the "are you making fun of me" bit hilarious. Keep up the good work and good vibes to you finally getting the condo you want and move in ASAP...
Hi guys! Better check "Making it Happen" vlog. I think he has a unit listed in Airbnb. Though it might be far from the Ocampo's and maybe a little smaller than what you were checking but the area there offers more units that you can consider. It is in McKinley area I think.
I hope you guys can check the area of Alabang. It’s like BGC but less congested . There’s also a posh mall, Alabang Town Center and Molito. Condos are scary during earthquakes 😅. Anyways, good luck looking for your new home. Welcome to the Philippines 🇵🇭
Just letting you know too Always be changing that Colorado Springs has 400 thousand worth houses(in a new development) still that you can have it easily rented. Your house in Denver looks like a million dollar house so I am sure you have plenty of assets there and no capital tax to be imposed because you lived in it Rental for those will be about 2000 dollars a month, just letting you know.
Love the Lockwoods! Always enjoy watching ya’lls videos. Love how quickly you guys upload your videos, too. I love Mom Duty, but i just got tired of always waiting forever for a new episode 😩😆
I know it’s hard to wait. But editing does take a long time and filming. New episodes is not always easy to do back to back. We are publishing more episodes this month because we have so much to do and want to share it all. 🤗
@@livethephilippinesawesome! We appreciate you guys for always taking us on every journey you guys go thru, and the sleep less nights to edit videos 😩 I know how it feels doing editing 😫 but you guys do really put in a lot of efforts in your videos. I have watched every single video from both of your channels and love y’alls content. Good luck on your apartment hunting! Hope you guys find something soon 🤞🫰
Hey guys, why dont you stay first on an air bnb then look for an apartment, while you stay there. Don’t be in a hurry coz you will only find the expensive one and not the good one, take ur time looking for an apartment. It’s not worth it, for a very expensive one if you gonna stay in the Philippines for a long time. God bless
Yep. The second condo is pretty nice, but so pricey and it's more than my mortgage payments lol. I think it's more practical $3K max for months, especially y'all be out most of the time strolling and doing adventures. Good luck Y'all!
if colt loves reptiles, you guys should collab with mike bustos - he's a filipino who LOVES animals, he has tons of them, even has a colony of ants. i believe he also has some lizards/geckos, too! i bet colt would love to see his collection :)
So two possible reasons why the owners are still slow after the holidays. The first reason could be that it’s the Philippines and things are always slower. You get used to being more relaxed about things but it’s annoying for expats in the beginning. The second reason is that they are probably waiting for a better offer. Either way, you’re smart to look at multiple places. Like I said before it’s not what you know it’s who you know so if you know anyone who you trust it will be helpful. God bless and good luck! Welcome home!
New subscriber here I always look forward to your videos especially when you guys feature the Philippines, my homeland. and also when you choose to live here. I feel so kilig as Filipino. Thank you so much for considering our country I hope you visit Mindanao and I'm sure you guys love it here. Enjoy and have FUN! Its More FUN in the Philippines!
200k/mo is sooo much, but its bgc, 180sqm and one mckinley is high end, hence reasonable The Suites is really expensive, thats about the range of rent there. They have better rooms that are floor to ceiling with high ceilings, and it costs around 300k too.
Hi! Hope you were informed that parts of BGC/Taguig either sits / is near the west valley fault line.. check the evacuation plan as well Not sure if buildings there can withstand “the big one” especially the old buildings
I know that it's easy for me to say; I am not in your situation. I pray you find a place that will make your family very happy and satisfied. But the old adage; all good things come to those who are patient really applies here. And because your family seems to be patient, and resilient, I believe you will find the perfect place in time. Thank you for showing an old man places that might have been. Very much enjoy watching your videos.
TIP: Ask if they charge for electricity in the common areas -- especially if the common areas are air-conditioned. If they do, it's gonna cost you an arm and a leg.
Crossing the legs when you sneeze was very new to me 🤦🙊I read it somewhere and someone said stop the myth !😷Goodluck guys !I hope you find the best price that worth it ,,suitable ,most comfortable ,secured and cosy place to live in..carpe diem ♥️♥️♥️
Thanks for sharing! This has been enlightening in terms of possibilities and price ranges. Husband and I are currently on the same journey trying to find a place in the area. We’ve looked at over 7 condos and 7 houses and nothing feels right just yet. Starting to feel like we need to settle/adjust either perspective or price range . We’re from Texas and struggling with the major differences in layouts and prices lol. Our western preferences have the high price tag there 😂. Wish us luck and maybe we’ll see you guys around bgc!
It’s true, something usually has to give in real estate. But it’s always possible to find a perfect place if you’re patient enough. We wish we had more time to shop around 😊
I’m so sorry guys for the bad experience looking for your condo in the Philippines. You guys need a break and relax … can you travel to Sinai Egypt 🇪🇬 or Bali for sure your kids will be relax and they will know another experience. I do really love your blog and it’s fun but it makes me sad of what happened to guys in the Philippines 🇵🇭. Looking forward to seeing you in a your travel blog again.
I searched but nobody asked this question. Are those prices you mentioned annually or monthly? Like 360k/month or a year. Thanks. I hope you get settled soon so you can move forward with activities.
Holy crap $6800/mo for rent, that’s more than a mortgage back here in the States, and I live in California 😂 Glad you guys finally found a place there…that’s definitely one of my goals for my fam too, and it’s nice to see and be able to compare leasing vs buying property there.
Do some "dummy" checks at the buildings around to see what's the amenities and entertainment around the area are. Try to check smaller condos also.. some newer and smaller can be better than older and bigger.. ok, not so much old buildings in BGC, but some years can differ the quality a lot. My take was, bigger is more expensive.. and if the amenities are better then you not stay home a lot anyway... And as you see, some are horrible to furnish. But you still pay for the waste of space.
Hahaha Outtakes! LOL - So down to earth and we're so happy you are here experiencing Metro Manila and being in the Philippines. I do really hope you get the Condo for you and your family! :)
Hope you find a place soon. 🤞 Love rabbits too so would love to see Brooklyn's when she get finally gets one (or 2?). Had a 🐇 too when i was in my teens. She loved licking my hand. :) Colt's such an expert in catching those 🦎🦎🦎. Btw, did you guys ever get to see the Nigel Marven special I recommended before ("Wild Philippines")? Hope you did. It was an awesome documentary. Showed a lot of great places here too. :)
We got one!! And Brooklyn already has a bunny picked out, though we won't pick her up until late February ❤️ Colt's been watching the Nigel Marvin Philippines clips on RUclips but there aren't many, so we'll have to find it back in Denver :) BTW, did you see that Colt launched his first episode on his own channel today? ruclips.net/video/fDYIA6GhDDU/видео.html Thank you - hope you're having a good week!! 🤗
Hi. I hope you all can visit Okada Manila, a multi-billion dollar resort complex in Parañaque which also happen to have the world’s largest dancing fountain. Cheers! Take care!
Near Okada Manila is the City of Dreams Manila which is another resort complex which has DreamPlay by DreamWorks, Nobu Hotel, Nuwa Hotel, Hyatt Regency Hotel, and many other branded amenities and restaurants.
Another popular resort complex nearby is Newport World Resorts which was formerly called Resorts World Manila. There’s a bunch of branded hotels there including Hilton, Marriott, Sheraton, Holiday Inn.
Is this your new channel? I thought I've seen you before on another channel. By the way, I own a couple of condos in BGC so we might bump into each other eventually. I'm here in the US at the moment.
Yes-this new channel covers our daily life in the Philippines and our main channel (Always Be Changing) features our worldwide travels 👍🏼 We finally got a condo here, so it looks like we’re all set ❤️ 🙏🏼🙏🏼
The 1st condo unit is old and beat up. Good luck on renting it for 200k + 😂 It’s way too expensive! They’re gonna have to do a major remodel and change all the appliances especially the itty bitty range 😂 which looks ridiculously ugly. Now the 2nd condo unit is the bomb however way too expensive for 300k. Too bad you can’t just buy an empty lot and build a home that you would architecturally design to your likings. The Ocampos can buy 2 empty lots because he’s Filipino and he should just lease you the other lot 😂. I’m Fil/Am and bought an empty lot for way cheaper price. Designed my entire home and bought top of the line materials, furnitures and appliances. I live in a gated village with 24 hour security. There’s a gym, function rooms and swimming pools in different locations.
I love watching your vlog, i love the energy and positivity it brings me every time I watch your videos! Hope to meet you one day, just living nearby, but not in Bgc haha
I love and admire your family so much! I never miss an episode of you guys. And I deff understand the crossing your leg when sneezing 😂. Had my first baby here, I couldn't imagine having more and the damage it'll do😂. But keep the videos going! Supporting you guys here from New Mexico.🫶🏻
Family, I feel exhausted watching these kind of episodes in your vlogs and especially for the kids. May I remind you that whatever your budget is for the apartment, you have to consider also that while you are in the Philippines, the expenditures will be much less, including food, transportation, etc. As a Balikbayan tourist, I usually stay at the BGC, including Shangrila but when i take a cab going to Makati for better luxury shopping, I can only spend less than 5 bucks . There are other places outside BGC to dine with better food and lower prices. Good luck and Happy New Year! # NYC🇺🇸 #Cebu🇵🇭
Oh I would love for colt to meet mikey bustos who is the content creator of ants Canada. they have the same interests with animals and he has a lot of pets at home I think colt will enjoy there.
Check out Colt's new channel here. First episode coming soon: www.youtube.com/@ColtInTheWild
You can register for our meet and greet on January 13th here: ABCMD.CLUB
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colt has to meet mikey bustos.
mikey's farm is an animal haven.
I sunscribe right away at colts channel he is so entertaining and hes keen in finding wilds in the city 😂
I wish I could come, but I live in Germany and won't go home this year.
You guys are not just a budgeted bloggers, you have class
We appreciate that 🙏😊
Just a simple tip. Ask about the electricity bill. Electricity is high here, especially in condos. Depending on the building, depending on the appliances, you could be paying upwards of $500 a month on just the electric bill but some buildings would only charge you half of that. Also, ask about the internet, most buildings will have an exclusive contract with a provider, meaning you would not be able to install any other internet provider service aside from the one preferred.
Thanks for the tip 👍🏻 we will look into both these things.
Who tf pays 27500 for electricity
That Mergim guy had an insane electric bill like as much as his rent and he said he wasn't even in the unit that often.
@@Heeyitsmika our electricity bill is 18k. although its a house and not a condo, 25k per month electricity bill is not to far off.
@@Jekmysterhi, has meralco hiked up their rates lately?
also, P18,000 is the average of what you pay monthly for electricity? you must have a big house and air cons 🤔😁
The Suites is absolutely stunning! The amenities, the finishes on that unit, and that entrance to the mall... I mean, seriously! We might all just have to move in there in 18 months, don't you think? 🤔
I think! Best idea you’ve ever had 😘
Love you guys!! I’m an American born Filipina from Chicago and have not been to the Philippines since 1984! Watching your channel is convincing me to look into getting property there too. Best of luck finding a condo!!!
Will you be interest to invest in a condo let me know what are your reqts.?
Pls. stay away from those condos. THOSE ARE JUST SCAMS. PLS. Do your calculations & hear lots of reviews & advices. Best thing for me is to do AB&B. You come & go whenever without the hassle of maintenance & surprising fees. Best wishes to you~
This makes us so happy 🥰 we hope you can visit PH soon!! Good luck on looking👏🏼
I hope things work out this time around for the condo. Nothing is more frustrating than having to put your life on hold because of something that is not your fault or beyond your control. Just know that most Filipinos are rooting for you!!!
Thank you for rooting for us!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Guys how nice your family is for having a kids almost talented I love it thank you for living in the Philippines God bless you
Thanks so much 🤗
Not gonna lie. I really hoped McKinley One would have worked out so we could still use our can-string telephones😀 But even though it’s a bit further away from us, the Sapphire unit definitely offers the best value. We are so excited for you guys!
I knew somebody would love my canned string idea 🤣😂😅😆🤣 let’s still do it no matter how far the apartment we end up in is
Can't wait for you guys to finally move in to your condo! Much love to the Lockwoods ♥
Thank you :) We can't wait for that day too!
Yeah I'm the 54th subscriber hahahaha. Congratulations Coltieee!!!! I am positive you'll get the condo that you deserve. The best is yet to come. We love you Lockwoods!
Yay! Thank you :) He is so excited about each new subscriber he gets. Phil and I think his channel will be really successful as he grows up. He's just too passionate and knowledgable not to share :)
I like ur energy as a family travelling the whole world,& choosing my country ur 2nd home. Love u guys & enjoy.
I live in indiana US but I love philippians videos I have never subscribed to any of the channels though but your videos are energizing to me so I'm now a new sub ty for sharing your family and the Philippines too
Welcome to our channel 🤗 so happy you found us. Phil is actually from Indiana 👍🏻
A lot of us are so invested in you guys getting a condo so you can get settled already and continue with your travels! 😄 Fingers crossed (Erin way!) It will be really soon! Take care! 💕🤗💕
Thank you so much for being with us through this!! We just signed a lease (and more importantly, the owner signed it, too!), so we move in SOON!! ❤️
Loved the video. It's been a few years since I was last in BGC. Brought back some good memories. Colt, you have a new subscriber also, Champ.
Ahhh thank you for supporting him 🙏
New subscriber here! I love how happy this family is. I was just smiling watching the whole video.
Welcome to our channel! So happy you found us and so happy we make you smile :)
Hope everything goes well to this another condo 🙏wish you all the luck guys❤
Thank you :)
BEEN WAITINGG!!
Yay! Already working on the next one too 😉
Let's go Colt in the wild. Heading there to subscribe right now.
Thank you, fam! 😘
Im hooked watching your vlog now,beautiful family healthy lifestyle and just very goodvibes.fil-aus supporter,hope you find the condo you guys wanted and deserves..we do have a condo in one uptown residence,i just love the BGC vibe:) enjoy your stay in the philippines guys
Thank you so much for supporting us! We love the uptown are as well, and so happy BGC is so close. We can walk there anytime.
BGC is an awesome workplace I've worked there starting 2012 to 2021 and all i can say is it is a beautiful place to walk from point A,B,C and D
Yes! So many things we love about BGC, especially the community on the weekends 🤗
Why not check 'Fraser Place Manila' located in the city of Makati. It's a SERVICED APARTMENT. Their 3 bedroom suite is super big and super classy and they got a lot of toilet in there. They got elegant bath tubs.
Celebrities live there. I think its around 100k plus pesos per month.
It's within the Makati CBD. It's fully furnished.
Thanks. But we actually found a place and recently moved in 😊
Just subscribed! I'm new to this second channel! 😂 I'm loving the PHILIPPINES CONDO content!
Thanks! It’s been a fun ride. Thanks for subscribing to us here too.
Majority of the people here wouldn't dare touch a lizard. They either despise them or are afraid. I'm in awe of Colt's fondness for lizards.
He is fearless when it comes to lizards 🦎
I like that you made it clear that when you say "Manila," you were referring to "Metro Manila." To be fair, Filipinos do that too, though it could be confusing for viewers who aren't aware of that. I truly appreciate it!
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If Brooklyn will get Two Rabbits, make sure they are the same Gender.
I was gifted a pair of rabbits on my Birthday back in 2016. The next year, there were 16 of them.
I hope you move in to your condo unit soon.
Oh my!!! She has been saying she wants two boys. Already thinking ahead ;)
@@livethephilippines Nice.
Hope everything goes well. Congratulations for colts new channel.
Much appreciated 🤗
Awwww…. That second one…was really good.. looking forward to the fam adventures
We are looking forward to getting settled into a place and then figuring out our next ABC adventure 😊
Wow, that second condo is absolutely stunning but yeah on the pricier side though. Sending good vibes your way in hopes of finding your ideal unit soon!
Thank you! We have actually found a place and moved in recently. We appreciate the support.
Always looking forward to your latest vids, excited to meet you on Saturday for the meet and greet.
yay! Looking forward to meeting you this weekend :)
Hi! Happy to see you last Jan 5 at Shangri La, a day before we had to fly back home to NZ! Funny when we took a selfie at the lobby, my 5 year old little boy was not on the photo because he was too short to be in it! WHAT a SHAME! He was upset about it all day! After realising my son was not on the photo, a part of me wanted to go back and search for you. But... what I also realised that would be creepy! hahaha! No one was not winning that day. TRUST ME! We had a million and one regrets following that unexpected encounter! I wish we had time to talk to you and take a lot of photos. We just hope to see you again when come back to the Philippines! Good luck on your condo hunting journey!
Oh we feel so bad the picture didn’t turn out for your son. Anytime you see us please come say hi. We will take a million pictures with you and your son 🤗
new favorite vlogger!
Yay! We are honored 🤗
Hi cool to see you guys using the word Ate which means older sister in tagalog it is used as a sign of respect when talking to helpers with a little more age.
We’re learning little by little.
Don’t rush the process and take your time when you can. You all know what you want and know what you need. Being impulsive sure has its drawbacks and am you guys are aware of that. The more you keep your options open, the more ideas you can consider. Luxury is aplenty. Me; I would consider which one has the ability to bring us “closer together”:
Very good advice 👍🏻🤗
My Girlfriend and I are always watching your vids during lunchtime whenever you have new uploads 😅
So happy to be with you during your lunchtime! Thanks for watching us 🤩
Thanks! BTW there is also a foreign vlogger based in BGC "Making it Happen" the are selling their condo in bgc. I just thought of you guys when I watched it 😅
One Mckinley Place is our favourite condo in BGC❤️,thank you for touring us here❤
It's so beautiful! Especially the lobby and pool area :)
I hope you find your Philippines home soon! And wow, you've been in Shangri-La for around 10 days now. I agree, Shang is great, but not a long term solution. Have you considered signing up for a membership? It's free, and you'll get some perks when you've accumulated certain number of points. And at least you'll get a bit of something by staying there for that long
Yes, we have a membership and it’s fantastic! We love the perks and the discounted rates.
21:00 That Sky Lounge is to die for...and is pure BGC goals!
Happy condo hunting but get settled already. That hotel room is giving me anxiety. 😅😅😅
Love you lots Lockwoods! ❤ thank you for the daily vlogs
It’s giving us anxiety too 🙀
But yes, that Suites building is WOW 🤩
@@livethephilippines 😁😁😁
Awesome video as usual, you guys are fun to watch and I find the "are you making fun of me" bit hilarious. Keep up the good work and good vibes to you finally getting the condo you want and move in ASAP...
Thanks! 😆
That’s amazing! Hoping it’s the best condo! ❤❤🙏
These two building were amazing!
hope you guys find a perfect home to your family. amazing content!! 🤩
We hope so too, too! We’re so close 🤞
Praying that you will get a nice,comfy and safe accommodation 😊❤
I hope so too! 🙏🫶
Hi guys! Better check "Making it Happen" vlog. I think he has a unit listed in Airbnb. Though it might be far from the Ocampo's and maybe a little smaller than what you were checking but the area there offers more units that you can consider. It is in McKinley area I think.
Thanks. We actually found a place! 🤗
@@livethephilippines Yes! That's great to know. BTW, so happy to see you in person guys! See you around 😉
Love love your behind the scenes. You're adorable Erin and I look forward to Phil's dad jokes.
Love love love you guys. Been a viewer eversince you stepped foot in the Ph. Love your taste. Definitely has elegance.
❤️🥰🤗 Thank you thank you!!!
I saw your vlog sir hope everything goes well more encourage people behind your investment condo to buy enjoy your stay in the Philippines guys.
Thanks!
Can’t wait for the next place u called home for 18 months. Ur ahead of the game.
We can't wait either!
#Its More Fun In The Philippines...😍😍😍🇵🇭!!!!
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Rental prices in BGC is outrageous. You can rent a whole house in Ayala Alabang.
It does seem to be getting expensive.
I enjoyed these BGC condo tours! I love the last condo but yeah it’s too expensive.
The building was WOW 🤩
I hope you guys can check the area of Alabang. It’s like BGC but less congested . There’s also a posh mall, Alabang Town Center and Molito. Condos are scary during earthquakes 😅.
Anyways, good luck looking for your new home. Welcome to the Philippines 🇵🇭
Depending on the builder most new buildings are quake proof
We have heard of Alabama and it sounds so nice 😊
Hahahaha love Erin talking about crossing her legs when she sneeze. Goodluck! I hope everything goes well with the condo.
It’s a thing 😄
I know how stressful it is to find a place to live! Wishing you all the best in finding one soon! Cheers!😍
Thanks so much! 😊 we actually just moved into our new place!
@@livethephilippines cool beans? 🙂
Just letting you know too Always be changing that Colorado Springs has 400 thousand worth houses(in a new development) still that you can have it easily rented. Your house in Denver looks like a million dollar house so I am sure you have plenty of assets there and no capital tax to be imposed because you lived in it Rental for those will be about 2000 dollars a month, just letting you know.
Well we are not ready to leave our home in Denver yet because our oldest daughter lives there 🫶
Guys, don't miss the famous SINULOG FESTIVAL ~ January 17- 21, 2024 in the vibrant city of Cebu. God bless you awesome family !!! ❤️❤️❤️
Yes it's a long celebration here in our Cebu city in every place theirs sinulog
We can’t make it this year but we hope we can go next year!
Exciting guys🇵🇭💗🙏
🤗👏🏼 thanks!
Love the Lockwoods! Always enjoy watching ya’lls videos. Love how quickly you guys upload your videos, too. I love Mom Duty, but i just got tired of always waiting forever for a new episode 😩😆
I know it’s hard to wait. But editing does take a long time and filming. New episodes is not always easy to do back to back. We are publishing more episodes this month because we have so much to do and want to share it all. 🤗
@@livethephilippinesawesome! We appreciate you guys for always taking us on every journey you guys go thru, and the sleep less nights to edit videos 😩 I know how it feels doing editing 😫 but you guys do really put in a lot of efforts in your videos. I have watched every single video from both of your channels and love y’alls content. Good luck on your apartment hunting! Hope you guys find something soon 🤞🫰
Take your time. Don't rush it.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 we ended up in an apartment a few days ago 🤗
I’m here!!! Let’s go. Seal that Deal
Yay! Seal that deal. Working on it but things are moving slowly but surely this time :)
Hey guys, why dont you stay first on an air bnb then look for an apartment, while you stay there. Don’t be in a hurry coz you will only find the expensive one and not the good one, take ur time looking for an apartment. It’s not worth it, for a very expensive one if you gonna stay in the Philippines for a long time. God bless
Thanks 😊 we have stayed in airbnbs and hotels and now we’re so happy we found an apartment.
Yep. The second condo is pretty nice, but so pricey and it's more than my mortgage payments lol. I think it's more practical $3K max for months, especially y'all be out most of the time strolling and doing adventures. Good luck Y'all!
Thanks 😊
if colt loves reptiles, you guys should collab with mike bustos - he's a filipino who LOVES animals, he has tons of them, even has a colony of ants. i believe he also has some lizards/geckos, too! i bet colt would love to see his collection :)
We just heard about him today. Colt would love to meet him.
Check out ants Canada
Try visit Iloilo City, Philippines ❤️ there is upcoming dinagyang festival in Iloilo. Im sure you will love it 😊
We want to visit! Hoping to visit and maybe go to the mango festival this year.
So two possible reasons why the owners are still slow after the holidays. The first reason could be that it’s the Philippines and things are always slower. You get used to being more relaxed about things but it’s annoying for expats in the beginning. The second reason is that they are probably waiting for a better offer. Either way, you’re smart to look at multiple places. Like I said before it’s not what you know it’s who you know so if you know anyone who you trust it will be helpful. God bless and good luck! Welcome home!
Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻 the slow pace when it comes to business will take some getting used to.
New subscriber here I always look forward to your videos especially when you guys feature the Philippines, my homeland. and also when you choose to live here. I feel so kilig as Filipino. Thank you so much for considering our country I hope you visit Mindanao and I'm sure you guys love it here. Enjoy and have FUN! Its More FUN in the Philippines!
Thank you so much for subscribing and choosing to support us 🤗 I’m happy you found our channel.
200k/mo is sooo much, but its bgc, 180sqm and one mckinley is high end, hence reasonable
The Suites is really expensive, thats about the range of rent there. They have better rooms that are floor to ceiling with high ceilings, and it costs around 300k too.
The suites building is so nice though. But the rent for the actual apartment seems pretty steep.
you can check in Forbes park, the most better for your kids and convinience, near by bgc also for sure you will enjoy there
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Watching from Toronto Canada Enjoy MABUHAY
Thanks for watching 🫶
Hi! Hope you were informed that parts of BGC/Taguig either sits / is near the west valley fault line.. check the evacuation plan as well
Not sure if buildings there can withstand “the big one” especially the old buildings
Of course those buildings we’re strictly designed by the engineers to withstand intensity 9 earthquake under The Structural Code of the PH.
Good to know. Growing up in CA I’m always a little nervous about earthquakes
I know that it's easy for me to say; I am not in your situation. I pray you find a place that will make your family very happy and satisfied. But the old adage; all good things come to those who are patient really applies here. And because your family seems to be patient, and resilient, I believe you will find the perfect place in time. Thank you for showing an old man places that might have been. Very much enjoy watching your videos.
Thank you 🙏 we appreciate the comment and the reminder to be patient 😊
TIP: Ask if they charge for electricity in the common areas -- especially if the common areas are air-conditioned. If they do, it's gonna cost you an arm and a leg.
Ok. We will ask 👍🏻
finger crossed for your condo in BGC
Thank you! It all worked out 🤗
January 6th, my birthday 🎂 and Nelvine’s ❤Happy for you guys too 😊hope you move to your new home 🏡 soon
Happy Birthday :)
Crossing the legs when you sneeze was very new to me 🤦🙊I read it somewhere and someone said stop the myth !😷Goodluck guys !I hope you find the best price that worth it ,,suitable ,most comfortable ,secured and cosy place to live in..carpe diem ♥️♥️♥️
Thanks 😊 It’s not a myth for me 😂
@@livethephilippines Now ,I am more curious
New subscriber here. Loved your content!
Yay! Thank you! 🤗
Thanks for sharing! This has been enlightening in terms of possibilities and price ranges. Husband and I are currently on the same journey trying to find a place in the area. We’ve looked at over 7 condos and 7 houses and nothing feels right just yet. Starting to feel like we need to settle/adjust either perspective or price range . We’re from Texas and struggling with the major differences in layouts and prices lol. Our western preferences have the high price tag there 😂. Wish us luck and maybe we’ll see you guys around bgc!
It’s true, something usually has to give in real estate. But it’s always possible to find a perfect place if you’re patient enough. We wish we had more time to shop around 😊
I’m so sorry guys for the bad experience looking for your condo in the Philippines. You guys need a break and relax … can you travel to Sinai Egypt 🇪🇬 or Bali for sure your kids will be relax and they will know another experience. I do really love your blog and it’s fun but it makes me sad of what happened to guys in the Philippines 🇵🇭. Looking forward to seeing you in a your travel blog again.
We appreciate that ☺️. We actually found a place and we’re out traveling again so all is good now 👍🏻
Watching right now 😊
Yay! Hope you like it :)
I searched but nobody asked this question. Are those prices you mentioned annually or monthly? Like 360k/month or a year. Thanks. I hope you get settled soon so you can move forward with activities.
That would be 150k pesos a month for the place we’re looking for. But these two units are listed higher 👍🏻
Just find somewhere outside BGC. Maybe in Makati or Mandaluyong, which is right next to BGC.
We’ll definitely get outside of BGC next time 👍🏼
Hi you can ask also Kito Family. They are bloggers also residing in BGC.
Thank you 👍🏼
Holy crap $6800/mo for rent, that’s more than a mortgage back here in the States, and I live in California 😂
Glad you guys finally found a place there…that’s definitely one of my goals for my fam too, and it’s nice to see and be able to compare leasing vs buying property there.
We're happy we found a place too! $6800 a month is not something we're ready for. :)
Do some "dummy" checks at the buildings around to see what's the amenities and entertainment around the area are. Try to check smaller condos also.. some newer and smaller can be better than older and bigger.. ok, not so much old buildings in BGC, but some years can differ the quality a lot.
My take was, bigger is more expensive.. and if the amenities are better then you not stay home a lot anyway...
And as you see, some are horrible to furnish. But you still pay for the waste of space.
This is all great advice 👍🏻 thanks
"You know me, I'll catch geckos wherever." now THAT can be a tshirt 😊🤸♂️💜 see you soon Lockwoods!
Great idea! Don’t be surprised if you see that on our new merch 🤗
Hahaha Outtakes! LOL - So down to earth and we're so happy you are here experiencing Metro Manila and being in the Philippines. I do really hope you get the Condo for you and your family! :)
Thanks! 😃 and thanks for laughing with us 😆
Good luck, guys ❤❤❤
Thanks!
Hope you find a place soon. 🤞
Love rabbits too so would love to see Brooklyn's when she get finally gets one (or 2?). Had a 🐇 too when i was in my teens. She loved licking my hand. :)
Colt's such an expert in catching those 🦎🦎🦎. Btw, did you guys ever get to see the Nigel Marven special I recommended before ("Wild Philippines")? Hope you did. It was an awesome documentary. Showed a lot of great places here too. :)
We got one!! And Brooklyn already has a bunny picked out, though we won't pick her up until late February ❤️
Colt's been watching the Nigel Marvin Philippines clips on RUclips but there aren't many, so we'll have to find it back in Denver :) BTW, did you see that Colt launched his first episode on his own channel today? ruclips.net/video/fDYIA6GhDDU/видео.html
Thank you - hope you're having a good week!! 🤗
Hi. I hope you all can visit Okada Manila, a multi-billion dollar resort complex in Parañaque which also happen to have the world’s largest dancing fountain. Cheers! Take care!
We were talking to a representative over there at some point. We would love to visit there.
Near Okada Manila is the City of Dreams Manila which is another resort complex which has DreamPlay by DreamWorks, Nobu Hotel, Nuwa Hotel, Hyatt Regency Hotel, and many other branded amenities and restaurants.
Another popular resort complex nearby is Newport World Resorts which was formerly called Resorts World Manila. There’s a bunch of branded hotels there including Hilton, Marriott, Sheraton, Holiday Inn.
Is this your new channel? I thought I've seen you before on another channel. By the way, I own a couple of condos in BGC so we might bump into each other eventually. I'm here in the US at the moment.
Yes-this new channel covers our daily life in the Philippines and our main channel (Always Be Changing) features our worldwide travels 👍🏼 We finally got a condo here, so it looks like we’re all set ❤️ 🙏🏼🙏🏼
In my experience condo owners here in PH would rather let the unit sit unoccupied for months rather than meeting the market.
It's been an interesting experience but I think we're really close to getting it all settled :)
The 1st condo unit is old and beat up. Good luck on renting it for 200k + 😂 It’s way too expensive! They’re gonna have to do a major remodel and change all the appliances especially the itty bitty range 😂 which looks ridiculously ugly. Now the 2nd condo unit is the bomb however way too expensive for 300k. Too bad you can’t just buy an empty lot and build a home that you would architecturally design to your likings. The Ocampos can buy 2 empty lots because he’s Filipino and he should just lease you the other lot 😂. I’m Fil/Am and bought an empty lot for way cheaper price. Designed my entire home and bought top of the line materials, furnitures and appliances. I live in a gated village with 24 hour security. There’s a gym, function rooms and swimming pools in different locations.
We found a place and just moved in 🤗
Thanks for sharing ❤😊
You're very welcome :) We love sharing our experiences!
I love watching your vlog, i love the energy and positivity it brings me every time I watch your videos! Hope to meet you one day, just living nearby, but not in Bgc haha
We hope to meet you too. If you ever see us out and about please say hi 👋
Just subscribed because your entertaining 😊
Thanks! Welcome to the channel 🤗
@@livethephilippines Thanks so much hope Philippines has everything to offer and you guys always are safe and happy here 🌞
i like your vlogs and i like how u guys do it. it's engaging. ❤🎉
Thank you so much!
I love and admire your family so much! I never miss an episode of you guys. And I deff understand the crossing your leg when sneezing 😂. Had my first baby here, I couldn't imagine having more and the damage it'll do😂. But keep the videos going! Supporting you guys here from New Mexico.🫶🏻
🤣😂 thanks for watching the behind the scenes!
i just 😂 so hard to colts "well you know me, i catch geckos wherever " right answer hahaha
And it’s so true 🦎
Have you visited the American Cemetery? Its a very nice place to visit..very peaceful. I think its just like 15 minutes away from BGC.
They already have. It's on their main channel.
We have. Its a beautiful memorial and cemetery 🫶
How about trying out a condo at the Acacia Estates? Just 15-30 minutes drive out of BGC.
Lots of options. But we’re so happy with what we finally found 😊
Family, I feel exhausted watching these kind of episodes in your vlogs and especially for the kids. May I remind you that whatever your budget is for the apartment, you have to consider also that while you are in the Philippines, the expenditures will be much less, including food, transportation, etc. As a Balikbayan tourist, I usually stay at the BGC, including Shangrila but when i take a cab going to Makati for better luxury shopping, I can only spend less than 5 bucks . There are other places outside BGC to dine with better food and lower prices. Good luck and Happy New Year! # NYC🇺🇸 #Cebu🇵🇭
We plan to spread our wings and explore more once we settle into our second honeymoon base.
Oh I would love for colt to meet mikey bustos who is the content creator of ants Canada. they have the same interests with animals and he has a lot of pets at home I think colt will enjoy there.
It would be amazing for Colt to meet him 👍🏻
@@livethephilippines oh by the way he was also a filipino who currently residing in cavite laguna
Hope you can find the Good one! BGC is really Good Place
We finally found one!