This is the problem with most Philippine architectural designs. They look modern & futuristic outside but, the interior design doesn't make sense at all. Because of the expensive types of furniture that go inside a house or building most of these designers grew up never really had the feel of a full house.
I just want to weigh in on the smart TV issue. TVs can last anywhere between 10 and 15 years and rarely more than that. The issue is media streaming technology is changing very rapidly. If you have a smart TV with Android ## built-in, it is possible that it will be non-functional in as little as 4 years. In my honest opinion, I believe in getting a non-smart TV and then adding whatever streaming device dujour so that you can easily upgrade when it ceases functioning properly. 👍
@@fernan5320 sounds like you've had some bad luck with TVs. I can fix audio and video electronics blindfolded since it's something I've done for almost 30 years. If you don't get at least 10 years out of a TV then you've had bad luck or you bought a very low quality product line. Sony products tend to break early even though they tend to be on the more top end of product lines because they use non-leaded solder which is brittle and cracks.
They keep building new condos as if they are selling them like jellybeans. For expats rental prices in PH are good but selling prices are insane. In Cebu most units are unoccupied. Speculative investors bought up chunks to keep prices inflated. You can buy a nice condo in a developed country like the US in a state like Florida for the same price of what they are asking for condos in the Philippines. Though BGC is like living in a bubble, it is a nice one.
@@deadcell1 The HOA are the HOA. It's not an external company. It's Homeowners Association. People who live there. So yes, they monopolize and they vote on the how they want to live.
Exactly I live in Florida. Between HOAs Home Insurance,car insurance and property tax,you have to be wealthy to live here now,where it used to be the affordable place to retire. The downfall really started with COVID.@@deadcell1
I'm 5:54 minutes into the video and I can't help but make a comment on that first 1 BR condo that is so puny. That costs 45k?? omg. If you're someone who's watching this for the reason of moving into a condo, heed my advice. Look around and be patient. There are a lot of condos in the metro that offers a better deal. Bigger, better developer, same area or in Makati and to top that half the price of 45k! These guys are pushing it too hard, taking advantage. I was just in the same position at about a month ago and I saw a couple of units, when you do find that unit that fits your budget right, it doesn't have to be low end just to meet your financial capability. Trust me, when you find it, it almost feels like other units are a scam.
Correct. Condo developers in the Philippines have created a bubble with their super inflated prices. That's why I only buy "low-end" lower-priced condos located in strategic & booming areas under the VAT threshold. That way when the Philippine real estate market crashes in 8-12 years, I'm okay holding on to a decent & reasonably priced and fully paid retirement pad that I can actually use when I fly to the islands when I'm on vacation.
I already bought my first condo for less than the VATable amount/limit. I'm currently considering Cebu Land Master's ongoing condo development in Puerto Princess where the one bedroom units are priced below P3 million.
Wouldn't buy in the PI anymore than I'd consider it in Thailand. There is just too much instability in both countries, hell, the world in general. NEVER buy something you're not willing to walk away from on a moments notice!
above 70% of BGC flashy office buildings are vacant, same goes with most highrise condos all over Manila. Only a matter of time bubble pops and landlords regret being greedy
the ENGLISH language? Been to Thailand and the locals could not even answer my "where's the closest restaurant around here?". THAT SIMPLE and not one English answer. In the Philippines, they speak to you in English.
Work-from-home arrangements hit these condos really hard. If you can work and live with your family at the same time, away from traffic and all, you'll definitely ditch the city life. And many companies are holding their ace cards for now while anticipating the economic boom in Bataan because of the Bataan-Cavite bridge project. House and lot sales in Cavite and Bataan will soon increase, affecting real property prices in nearby cities.
Definitely you are quite a real estate presenter.! The units quite small as to square footage fit for a single renter or a couple. That bed in the first unit is I believe a full. A queen will be too big for the room. Rates are reasonable! I would consider any unit with a parking space located in the lower floors. The units must be to be leased 6-12 months or more? Unlikely month to month rent. Condo living is not for eveyone, not for the claustrophobic, those afraid of height, fire, earthquake.. Could it be the gym requires a fee ? The security a plus.
The properties in BGC are either excessively expensive or overpriced. It seems that the owners are aiming to generate a return on investment by renting them out at a higher rates. I've watched videos showing other property owners attempting to sell their properties, but they have been unsuccessful in finding buyers for years.
Click bait title hmm..condos in that area are easily leased out!😅 Know of many who have units there fully leased out very short Listing periods too. It's a nice and more quiet area. Yet very accessible and right across hotels, supermarkets and malls. Also no Airbnb which is better! Bec less ppl moving in and out daily!
Way overpriced… and I live here, too much traffic, only the mall to go to, should be 30k PHP a month… the owners/investors are starting to panic… people are leaving in droves in the Philippines for cheaper places such as Vietnam and Cambodia….
😂 stop being desperate.. trying to lower the rent just move out!😂 Nobody's asking u to stay!😂 Ppl here are not mortgaged to their eyeballs like you in the west. They can sit it out as these are usually bought in cash using idle funds. You're funny and sound desperate. You can just leave without whining 😂 If you can't afford them Chinese can so no worries and no Panic. The lessors are just being picky because they can afford to . No desperation... only you are showing signs of desperation 😂 Just leave no one's stopping you, whiner 😂
Utterly small, unimpressively furnished units. I live in Tijuana Mexico, and I pay $950 a month for a fully furnished unit (2000 sq. feet, 3 balconies, 2.5 bath, huge kitchen (16ft X 13cft).; laundry room with washer & drier, and panoramic ocean views from all balconies.
Tijuana is a place for those who can't afford to live in San Diego, and San Diego doesn't even have a place comparable to BGC. Tijuana has a small population of 2.3 million, so no wonder real estate there is cheaper.
@@ejsampana426 No way around it... who can live like this!? Ridiculously small. Maybe Manila doesn't make the cut as cities go. Damned disappointing. Really, most Junior Suites in a hotel are at least this big. As a "HOME"... this is no way to live. The exception might be for a college grad who doesn't know better. Sad.
Good to see more videos of those Federal Land developments. Hope you can have one for their newest tower, Park Avenue, and how it compares to their older towers and against Parksuites 👍
@beachkid1 Hahahaha, you should really educate yourself before shouting from your soapbox. the Philippines doesn't have a federal system so obviously "Federal Land" is just a name they called their company 😝😜🤪
it's the other way around. I know more expats are in the Philippines because of the ENGLISH language. You can get lost in the deepest remote jungle and the jungle dude will speak to you in English to ask "are you lost?". Expats GO and pay for $20K "mansions" in the provinces.
Even the tourist spots are also starting to get expensive here in the Philippines. Unlike the neighbouring Asian countries which is much more cheaper to go there including food and lodging. And this is me a Filipino saying this.
IT'S INSANELY SMALL!!! Why is a sofa jammed up in the hallway??!! Where is the Living Room? I get it that people are supposed to be trained to expect less. Fine. But to me a proper 1 bedroom apt has to be at least 600 sq. feet or 55 sq meters. Where ... WHERE ... can one find that? And what do they go for? Frankly, I'd prefer a 1 bedroom with an office or 2nd bedroom, so 1,000 square feet is more workable. In fact 1,000 sq feet should rent for $1,000 USD -- yeah, that seems about right (and probably on the high end.) Thanks in advance for advice.
Yes area very nice and convenient and less noisy . Title is sorta click bait actually. Many friends have units fully leased out after very short Listing periods.
@@bureaucrazy1234 the only metric that matter is Marks metric mate no offence my situation is not A typical...I'm all paid off on my units.... I'm setup for income purposes aswell as asset relocation outside of my primary dwelling....FYI to all please invest the necessary money to Fit out your units this is the difference between 3monrhs of Vacancy compared to 1
@@envillain"better units" is subjective, and island nations are always more expensive is what you clowns don't understand, Thailand and Malaysia are pricing things for Chinese and Indians, of course their stuff is slightly cheaper PH is pricing stuff for people from US, Thailands visitors are moreso less rich people US people have more money, no shit the stuff will be priced higher, plus Thailand and Malaysia have nothing near a BGC to compare, so yeah.
Yeah but u dont have the income potential you can have on those city in BGC other than online work for overseas firm or vlogging, taxation can be messy too.
Expats live in the Philippines for economical living. Not many want to pay 800-1000 US dollars per month for rent. Most are wanting 500 max per month. In Bangkok, you can still get a nice condo for $150 (small) -$300 (roomier) per month, right near the BTS too. $500 will get you a larger, well located condo. Imagine what you can get outside of Bangkok in some of the suburbs or outlying smaller cities.
I have no knowledge of Bangkok, but in the Philippines, this is basically the most expensive area. You can find places all around the Philippines for a. Couple hundred dollars per month. My wife and I stayed in a place for $60 per month while building our house. So for being the most expensive area, not bad??
I have no knowledge of Bangkok, but in the Philippines, this is basically the most expensive area. You can find places all around the Philippines for a. Couple hundred dollars per month. My wife and I stayed in a place for $60 per month while building our house. So for being the most expensive area, not bad??
There was a time I thought of buying a condo but I felt I was being scammed because of the prices. Glad I did not. Real estate bubble will be good for the Philippines.
Manila is on gigantic real estate bubble. It’s crazy, properties are ridiculously priced, some of them are even more expensive than properties in some cities in the US
most expensive Barangay in the Philippines.. BGC it was called Fort Bonifacio.. I was thought Fort Bonifacio was a army training camp and the same time as cemetery when I was a kid..
I still remember Fort Bonifacio when I was a kid too. I had an uncle who was a Colonel and my high school bud's father also was an officer so they all lived at Fort B. Still remember going in to visit with my parents and you have to tell them which specific area because name-dropping any name will give you that look.
Thank you for posting. It's not the furniture arrangement. The problem is the architecture design is very elementary. For a high rise building, i would get a Japanese Site Architect consultant who specializes in minimalist coordinate with the Building Planner. Instead of wall replace it with glass to maximize view. If you sacrifice the layout of the living room, the owner will forever regret buying that condo. Takes me a year looking and comparing condos in San Diego, California. Even if you have the money, don't be in a hurry. Hope this helps.
😏🇵🇭condos are going down 🇵🇭has nothing to offer …foreigners can’t get a job..no good paying job…all I see people eating ..going to the beach …it gets old after a while … 3:07
Seems crazy that condo's hoping to rent for 45-50k have fridges with the wrong side doors and couches in the middle of the room not facing TV's, AC in middle of balcony not mounted on wall.
This is a CBD area. There are many high end villages in nearby C5 and makati..but they'll cost you far far more than condos. And their average sizes are 9,000sqf and up. Newly built homes are required to have a minimum of 5 car garages as well. Many have basement parkings. And they're sold on cash basis, no mortgages like in the States.
@@willieshoemaker8680 but bgc and makati are comparable.. business scale is smaller but amenities are about on par as for food I don't think makati and bgc lose out to sfo at all.
Worst layouts I think I’ve ever seen on any channel in any country. These apartments, layouts, placement of A/C parts on decks and interior design or lack of. WOW just terrible especially for the prices
Good because its super expensive. Condo, Flats etc should be the proper living in Philippines given its land space but these developers never made it affordable for normal filipinos
When artificial interlligence takes over customer service and wipes out call centers in the Philippines, you'll be able to buy these cheap. I'm not sure about my logic tho, it's what I assume will end up happening. Who knows.
@@TheNYCexpat There is surplus, lots of vacant rooms due to 10 years of construction. Lots of disgruntled owners whose units that once had views are now blocked by other buildings, so dispatching them for whatever they can get. I got one already for under $3M and looking for another.
@@TheNYCexpatYes private sale. Go to the property offices and talk to them, they have lots of disgruntled owners looking to sell, especially those where one's balcony is facing another's balcony you could almost cross over.
@@bigradwolf5001 thank you. How exactly did you approach the property office about buying? I feel like of course they're going to push their higher priced or at least regular priced units first. How did you play it?
Wow i like that condo with the massive swimming pools Mergim thank you for showcasing the area for shore it will help me and my husband to shop for condos thanks for sharing
It would be interesting to make a video on the options that someone could request. Could someone get a new mattress, TV added, washer/dryer, lower rent, etc? Some of these things I would not think of negotiating.
Because they are EXORBITANTLY OVER-PRICED! I don't see anything Special About BGC. It is not even Luxurious to me, it is just something common that I grew up with. I grew up in New Manila, Quezon City. It is near Green Hills and Cubao. I grew up hanging out in Makati, in Avenida, Green Hills, Cubao and in any Big Malls that sprouted from the 1990's up to now. Frankly, I don't see anything special about BGC. It was Fort Bonifacio Before...and it was at that place where I learned how to drive back in the early 90's. I know the History of that Place. BGC does not impress me a bit. My Office is in Ortigas. Ortigas has more class than BGC.
But many foreigners love it there in fact some foreigners moved to BGC, bought themselves a condo some with their families some are single. My husband's friends love BGC they moved from their country in Europe and the family love it ever since they moved two years ago. If BGC does not impress you, it's your problem. The BGC anyway, is not home for middle class people it is for the wealthy, as you can see Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porche, and many more expensive cars parked in a special place with security guards. BGC has more class than Ortigas that's the fact..
@@marijolivitzky4336 Obviously, you don't know Where or What "New Manila" is. If you are impressed by BGC, that is your problem. The only People I know who are really impressed by BGC are: Foreign Tourist Expats And Filipinos From The Provinces That place was a Garbage Dump at One Time. Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Porsche can be seen in Ortigas even before BGC was developed. By the way, you MISPELLED "Porsche." "BGC has more class than Ortigas that's the fact.." You are way Wrong. Let me tell you why. BGC is Small compared to Ortigas Center. BGC is just a Commercial District, It is not a Commercial and Business District. The Malls in BGC are SMALL. Ortigas has Shangri La, Robinsons, and Megamall in its vicinity. Most important of all, THERE IS A SLUM AREA JUST BESIDE BGC. You class that having class?
@@marijolivitzky4336I was curious what my parking space at One Shangri-La Place was like as I've been leasing it out since I bought my units. I was surprised to see near my parking space a Porsche Cayenne, Porsche 992, Bentley, Audi, etc. Even though OSP is technically in Mandaluyong, I consider it to be part of Ortigas. A lot of Headquarters of major corporations of the Philippines are in Ortigas. My new condo which will be turned over next year the direct view will be of the beautiful San Miguel Building and it's gardens, The Podium and Ortigas Center skyline. Ortigas is very low key compared to the conspicuous consumption in BGC. There's money there, they just don't flash it.
45k, yeah, For that price, you get the inconveniences of living in the Philippines. Severe traffic, high crime rate, expensive utilities (water/electricity), association dues, skyrocketing food prices, unstable government, poor infrastructures, and corruption. 😂
I spent a month there looking for a place. Too expensive. Too small. 2 months deposit scam. There was no reason to stay. Went to Thailand and found bigger better and cheaper. And the people are nicer.
I think it's the developer making money not the owners. The monthly dues in a 1BR unit there is $100 and RPT is also expensive. Buying a unit there is not worth ur money as the ROI is slim.
The Philippines Real Estate making will. Crash in next 5-10 years or sooner. These greedy developers are way overpricing those condo. My wife if Filipino and we won’t retire there; probably split or time in America, Thailand and KL. We will only visit the Philippines.
1st condo you showed was 45k a month, jeez that's pricey... Low cost rent would be around 7k to 15k for filipinos... 20k is okay if you have someone else to pay with you, 25k is extending it but yeah if they can afford why not. but 45k I wouldn't... I think that pricing is for foreigners definitely.
Too expensive, condos here even with Ayala Premium are crazy prices!,,, more expensive than buying in US ( my daughter house in NJ is $375k for 3 bdrms, 3 t& bath, with a huge garden. Here 25M is only 1 bedroom. Really crazy price, in Japan you can also buy a very reasonable condo for $100k in Tokyo area
I believe almost 50% of condos in BGC are empty. Condos are not a good investment in the Philippines. Too many empty units and poorly built. Better to rent and not get stuck with an overpriced condo.
People should remember that Taguig, where BGC is in, has a fault line running through it.
NO. There no fault like running through it. There is a fault line adjacent to it but not through it.
Who cares were all just gonna die anyway?
THERE IS NONE. STOP SPREADING FAKE NEWS.
45,000 php per month for a one bedroom is highway robbery.... filter in utilities.. no bargain there. No wonder so many are empty
Your tight budget, may limit your choice. You wouldnt get a decent unit in my Condo with that budget
@@friarnewborg9213 Perhaps, but it begs the question... would I even want one? For that amount I should think knot.
You are right 😅 is totally criminal man
@@Mega-zi7ysThe bigger picture? What throwing away your money? Units sitting empty because they are over priced? What is the bigger picture pray tell?
@@kennethschweighardt4920 you will never understand what the real deal is outside your fishbowl 😂.
Bye 😂😂😂
Ps envy is a sin.
This is the problem with most Philippine architectural designs. They look modern & futuristic outside but, the interior design doesn't make sense at all. Because of the expensive types of furniture that go inside a house or building most of these designers grew up never really had the feel of a full house.
Very good point. Modern and beautifully outside, plain and simple and small inside
@@jlmarc01 5:18 it's just plain idiotic
I just want to weigh in on the smart TV issue. TVs can last anywhere between 10 and 15 years and rarely more than that. The issue is media streaming technology is changing very rapidly. If you have a smart TV with Android ## built-in, it is possible that it will be non-functional in as little as 4 years. In my honest opinion, I believe in getting a non-smart TV and then adding whatever streaming device dujour so that you can easily upgrade when it ceases functioning properly. 👍
You can upgrade your TV, if smart or not, anytime with the newest apple TV, Chromecast, Fire Stick or whatever comes in the future.
TVs do not last that long.
@@gantenbeinable I have seen Smart TVs that are almost non-functional because they depended on the Android system to be able to select the inputs.
@@fernan5320 sounds like you've had some bad luck with TVs. I can fix audio and video electronics blindfolded since it's something I've done for almost 30 years. If you don't get at least 10 years out of a TV then you've had bad luck or you bought a very low quality product line. Sony products tend to break early even though they tend to be on the more top end of product lines because they use non-leaded solder which is brittle and cracks.
a smart box could turn a non smart tv into one...
They keep building new condos as if they are selling them like jellybeans. For expats rental prices in PH are good but selling prices are insane. In Cebu most units are unoccupied. Speculative investors bought up chunks to keep prices inflated. You can buy a nice condo in a developed country like the US in a state like Florida for the same price of what they are asking for condos in the Philippines. Though BGC is like living in a bubble, it is a nice one.
yes i agree with the pricing on purchasing a condo, i'd prefer just to rent vs buying because for the space i can buy a house in usa
I think condos in Kansas City can be purchased for half the price of some buildings in Cebu.
Except, in florida HOA has a monopoly on real estate in florida. Also, rising property taxes and insurance is driving people out of Florida.
@@deadcell1 The HOA are the HOA. It's not an external company. It's Homeowners Association. People who live there. So yes, they monopolize and they vote on the how they want to live.
Exactly I live in Florida. Between HOAs Home Insurance,car insurance and property tax,you have to be wealthy to live here now,where it used to be the affordable place to retire. The downfall really started with COVID.@@deadcell1
I'm 5:54 minutes into the video and I can't help but make a comment on that first 1 BR condo that is so puny. That costs 45k?? omg. If you're someone who's watching this for the reason of moving into a condo, heed my advice. Look around and be patient. There are a lot of condos in the metro that offers a better deal. Bigger, better developer, same area or in Makati and to top that half the price of 45k! These guys are pushing it too hard, taking advantage. I was just in the same position at about a month ago and I saw a couple of units, when you do find that unit that fits your budget right, it doesn't have to be low end just to meet your financial capability. Trust me, when you find it, it almost feels like other units are a scam.
Correct. Condo developers in the Philippines have created a bubble with their super inflated prices. That's why I only buy "low-end" lower-priced condos located in strategic & booming areas under the VAT threshold. That way when the Philippine real estate market crashes in 8-12 years, I'm okay holding on to a decent & reasonably priced and fully paid retirement pad that I can actually use when I fly to the islands when I'm on vacation.
What is the VAT threshold amount?
Also, what areas areas are buying in?
The VAT limit is at around P3.12 million. Anything above that amount will be subject to an additional 12% VAT by the Philippine government.
I already bought my first condo for less than the VATable amount/limit. I'm currently considering Cebu Land Master's ongoing condo development in Puerto Princess where the one bedroom units are priced below P3 million.
Wouldn't buy in the PI anymore than I'd consider it in Thailand. There is just too much instability in both countries, hell, the world in general. NEVER buy something you're not willing to walk away from on a moments notice!
@@realpropertymangement7640 really good advice. It’s like lending money . don’t lend more than you’re willing to never get back.
Inflation ? 10%
90% greed…
At least the scale of greed is only 1/3 of US.
above 70% of BGC flashy office buildings are vacant, same goes with most highrise condos all over Manila. Only a matter of time bubble pops and landlords regret being greedy
Hahahahahahahahahaha! I could get something similar for the same money in Florida for godsake!
they should go broke for charging their fellow Filipinos TOO MUCH!
Bangkok condos are like half the price of these? What does Manila has to offer that Bangkok doesnt? I dont get it
BGC looks more modern/developed than any part of Bangkok .
More English speakers, easier to meet retirement visa requirements.
the ENGLISH language? Been to Thailand and the locals could not even answer my "where's the closest restaurant around here?". THAT SIMPLE and not one English answer. In the Philippines, they speak to you in English.
Work-from-home arrangements hit these condos really hard. If you can work and live with your family at the same time, away from traffic and all, you'll definitely ditch the city life. And many companies are holding their ace cards for now while anticipating the economic boom in Bataan because of the Bataan-Cavite bridge project. House and lot sales in Cavite and Bataan will soon increase, affecting real property prices in nearby cities.
That means prices in the cities should go down then.
There are amenities lacking in less populated areas, something to keep in mind. Eventually those may even out but may take time.
Makati CBD still better, bigger and more diverse. BGC is just modern but no character.
Definitely you are quite a real estate presenter.! The units quite small as to square footage fit for a single renter or a couple. That bed in the first unit is I believe a full. A queen will be too big for the room. Rates are reasonable! I would consider any unit with a parking space located in the lower floors. The units must be to be leased 6-12 months or more?
Unlikely month to month rent.
Condo living is not for eveyone, not for the claustrophobic, those afraid of height, fire, earthquake..
Could it be the gym requires a fee ? The security a plus.
The properties in BGC are either excessively expensive or overpriced. It seems that the owners are aiming to generate a return on investment by renting them out at a higher rates. I've watched videos showing other property owners attempting to sell their properties, but they have been unsuccessful in finding buyers for years.
These people are delusional to think people will pay those asking prices for a condo in the Philippines
Way overpriced for a doghouse like that.
Click bait title hmm..condos in that area are easily leased out!😅 Know of many who have units there fully leased out very short Listing periods too.
It's a nice and more quiet area. Yet very accessible and right across hotels, supermarkets and malls.
Also no Airbnb which is better! Bec less ppl moving in and out daily!
Hahaha… you must own one trying to rent it out… I live here, way way way overpriced period… it’s why people are leaving…. 😂
Way overpriced… and I live here, too much traffic, only the mall to go to, should be 30k PHP a month… the owners/investors are starting to panic… people are leaving in droves in the Philippines for cheaper places such as Vietnam and Cambodia….
😂 stop being desperate.. trying to lower the rent just move out!😂
Nobody's asking u to stay!😂
Ppl here are not mortgaged to their eyeballs like you in the west. They can sit it out as these are usually bought in cash using idle funds.
You're funny and sound desperate. You can just leave without whining 😂
If you can't afford them Chinese can so no worries and no Panic. The lessors are just being picky because they can afford to .
No desperation... only you are showing signs of desperation 😂
Just leave no one's stopping you, whiner 😂
I'm not panicking. Only poor or highly leveraged investors panic. Condo investment is the same everywhere, you need to pick your spots
Foreign competirion is limited... And foreigners still cannot buy house and lot so demand for condos is artfully and artificially inflated
Utterly small, unimpressively furnished units. I live in Tijuana Mexico, and I pay $950 a month for a fully furnished unit (2000 sq. feet, 3 balconies, 2.5 bath, huge kitchen (16ft X 13cft).; laundry room with washer & drier, and panoramic ocean views from all balconies.
Tijuana is a place for those who can't afford to live in San Diego, and San Diego doesn't even have a place comparable to BGC. Tijuana has a small population of 2.3 million, so no wonder real estate there is cheaper.
@@ejsampana426 No way around it... who can live like this!? Ridiculously small. Maybe Manila doesn't make the cut as cities go. Damned disappointing. Really, most Junior Suites in a hotel are at least this big. As a "HOME"... this is no way to live. The exception might be for a college grad who doesn't know better. Sad.
Baja California wins in climate, warm but low humidity.
Nice location, but tiny space and overpriced.
Good to see more videos of those Federal Land developments. Hope you can have one for their newest tower, Park Avenue, and how it compares to their older towers and against Parksuites 👍
@beachkid1 Hahahaha, you should really educate yourself before shouting from your soapbox. the Philippines doesn't have a federal system so obviously "Federal Land" is just a name they called their company 😝😜🤪
Not bad nice Condo unit the amenities good
This is why ppl r leaving for Thailand . Almost $1000 for 1br apartment with no sea view
And no condo dues/ All included in rent which are also cheaper and better designed.
it's the other way around. I know more expats are in the Philippines because of the ENGLISH language. You can get lost in the deepest remote jungle and the jungle dude will speak to you in English to ask "are you lost?". Expats GO and pay for $20K "mansions" in the provinces.
BGC has become heavily overpriced.
You can get nicer, bigger apartments in Europe.
50k? So overpriced for what you are getting.
You know that 50k php is about 900ish USD, right?
Crackhead
@@joec3390 in 900 USD you can get your own rental house for a month. In some areas in LA.. secondly these condos are small
@@joec3390 You're probably talking to a Filipino. P50k is expensive for a condo in Manila.
@@joec3390that's equivalent to a condo price in USA. Who can afford 50K a month when a minimum daily wage is 500 pesos. That's daily rate, not hourly.
Main reason in my opinion is cost of living at BGC. No fishball like turo-turo/vendors is not allowed on its clean and modern streets.
I blame the fish balls too
@@krisb-travel those pesky fish balls ruining everything
I didn't even know fish had balls 😂 This is sounding like "prairie oysters".
98% of Filipino households have less than the equivalent of $2,000 per month in income.
I can't wait til the bubble pops to snag one of these condos. Meanwhile, I can just rent an Airbnb for $19 a night if ever I go home for vacation.
What's the highest you'd pay for one of these condos?
Even the tourist spots are also starting to get expensive here in the Philippines. Unlike the neighbouring Asian countries which is much more cheaper to go there including food and lodging. And this is me a Filipino saying this.
Where is ur email ad? Im interested on the 1st Condo?
IT'S INSANELY SMALL!!! Why is a sofa jammed up in the hallway??!! Where is the Living Room? I get it that people are supposed to be trained to expect less. Fine. But to me a proper 1 bedroom apt has to be at least 600 sq. feet or 55 sq meters. Where ... WHERE ... can one find that? And what do they go for? Frankly, I'd prefer a 1 bedroom with an office or 2nd bedroom, so 1,000 square feet is more workable. In fact 1,000 sq feet should rent for $1,000 USD -- yeah, that seems about right (and probably on the high end.) Thanks in advance for advice.
Yes they sell all of them to the foreign but waiting for bubble to poop. They need to focus on what locals can afford. Greed greed 😂
I travel the world. Other than CIA, I have no idea what 3-letter acronyms mean. If it's Bad Girls Club, count me in!
My condo is in the park west buildings. Im in Timesquare West on the 9th floor. I pay 40k php fully furnished and new.
Yes area very nice and convenient and less noisy . Title is sorta click bait actually.
Many friends have units fully leased out after very short Listing periods.
@@Mega-zi7yscouldn't agree more I've listed 3 units and most have been tenanted within a month so yes crafty click bait
@@markymark7631 👌 somehow there's this fella who keeps insisting it's hard to lease out 🙄
@@markymark7631What's your cap rate (the only metric that matters)?
@@bureaucrazy1234 the only metric that matter is Marks metric mate no offence my situation is not A typical...I'm all paid off on my units.... I'm setup for income purposes aswell as asset relocation outside of my primary dwelling....FYI to all please invest the necessary money to Fit out your units this is the difference between 3monrhs of Vacancy compared to 1
Philippine condos are still renting very cheap compared to what you have in Hk and New York.
@@envillain"better units" is subjective, and island nations are always more expensive is what you clowns don't understand, Thailand and Malaysia are pricing things for Chinese and Indians, of course their stuff is slightly cheaper PH is pricing stuff for people from US, Thailands visitors are moreso less rich people US people have more money, no shit the stuff will be priced higher, plus Thailand and Malaysia have nothing near a BGC to compare, so yeah.
Yeah but u dont have the income potential you can have on those city in BGC other than online work for overseas firm or vlogging, taxation can be messy too.
@@RhoelsJourneyVlogsTrue, but if you work online, you can. BGC is the best city for less than $2000.
@@phoenix5054At that price, better buy so you don't pay someone's mortgage.
@@gangstagummybear3432 Thailand is much better because even though they are more expensive, you get ocean in front.
Expats live in the Philippines for economical living. Not many want to pay 800-1000 US dollars per month for rent. Most are wanting 500 max per month. In Bangkok, you can still get a nice condo for $150 (small) -$300 (roomier) per month, right near the BTS too. $500 will get you a larger, well located condo. Imagine what you can get outside of Bangkok in some of the suburbs or outlying smaller cities.
I have no knowledge of Bangkok, but in the Philippines, this is basically the most expensive area. You can find places all around the Philippines for a. Couple hundred dollars per month. My wife and I stayed in a place for $60 per month while building our house.
So for being the most expensive area, not bad??
I have no knowledge of Bangkok, but in the Philippines, this is basically the most expensive area. You can find places all around the Philippines for a. Couple hundred dollars per month. My wife and I stayed in a place for $60 per month while building our house.
So for being the most expensive area, not bad??
I lived in Min Buri, Bangkok for a year and paid $185/mo for a new condo unit.
not many want to live in BKK when they are trying to make ppl pay tax on already taxed money. BIG mistake!
@@thomasincali supposedly depends on how long or what season 🤔??
The 1st one is cool 😎
45,000 Ouch ! Much better values in Bangkok.
Prices are too high right now to buy like 5x higher prices compared to what they charge 12yrs ago and it's smaller.
There was a time I thought of buying a condo but I felt I was being scammed because of the prices. Glad I did not. Real estate bubble will be good for the Philippines.
45K pp pesos equal $807.61 U.S.
Can't believe that they are using window's A/C. Haven't they heard of quite mini-split units🤔
Manila is on gigantic real estate bubble. It’s crazy, properties are ridiculously priced, some of them are even more expensive than properties in some cities in the US
Impractical layout, who's going to sit on that lonely sofa? If you Netflix and chill you do it in your bedroom with the large TV
Are tall buildings/condos, certified earthquake resistant in the Philippines 🇵🇭 ?
most expensive Barangay in the Philippines.. BGC it was called Fort Bonifacio.. I was thought Fort Bonifacio was a army training camp and the same time as cemetery when I was a kid..
I still remember Fort Bonifacio when I was a kid too. I had an uncle who was a Colonel and my high school bud's father also was an officer so they all lived at Fort B. Still remember going in to visit with my parents and you have to tell them which specific area because name-dropping any name will give you that look.
Yeah quality / decor / space is way out of wack.
Thank you for posting. It's not the furniture arrangement. The problem is the architecture design is very elementary. For a high rise building, i would get a Japanese Site Architect consultant who specializes in minimalist coordinate with the Building Planner. Instead of wall replace it with glass to maximize view. If you sacrifice the layout of the living room, the owner will forever regret buying that condo. Takes me a year looking and comparing condos in San Diego, California. Even if you have the money, don't be in a hurry. Hope this helps.
The developers are greedy and are maximizing profit, they know alll that ,but a floor to ceiling glass window would cost more than a plain wall.
Absolutely agree!! I have no idea who designs the layouts of the condos, but they are often absurd.
There’s probably a glut now considering the many condos being constructed there
😏🇵🇭condos are going down
🇵🇭has nothing to offer …foreigners can’t get a job..no good paying job…all I see people eating ..going to the beach …it gets old after a while … 3:07
If he got paid to promote those condos but didn't say it, it's dishonest.
If it's the best deal you can find over there, it looks bad.
Seems crazy that condo's hoping to rent for 45-50k have fridges with the wrong side doors and couches in the middle of the room not facing TV's, AC in middle of balcony not mounted on wall.
In thailand thats kind of condo is only 3000 pesos and has much better amenities
Passport bro what your favorite place in Asia is the 🇵🇭 cus English ? Or what ur deal living there
45 sqm is basically the average 2 car garage in the U.S. 😢
Yes but not in the middle of new York or san Francisco or Chicago. Apartments like this are more common in those areas. Without garages.
@@BransenPass yeah, those are mansions there. 🥸
This is a CBD area. There are many high end villages in nearby C5 and makati..but they'll cost you far far more than condos. And their average sizes are 9,000sqf and up. Newly built homes are required to have a minimum of 5 car garages as well. Many have basement parkings.
And they're sold on cash basis, no mortgages like in the States.
You’re not comparing BGC two first world developed cities are you? Because Manila is not…
@@willieshoemaker8680 but bgc and makati are comparable.. business scale is smaller but amenities are about on par as for food I don't think makati and bgc lose out to sfo at all.
There's this thing called inflation, your currency is worth much less than before. Some imagine that housing is exempt from this -- why would it be? 🤔
Worst layouts I think I’ve ever seen on any channel in any country. These apartments, layouts, placement of A/C parts on decks and interior design or lack of. WOW just terrible especially for the prices
Good because its super expensive. Condo, Flats etc should be the proper living in Philippines given its land space but these developers never made it affordable for normal filipinos
Overpriced tiny ass unit... And without a dryer??? Just saying...
Mergim perfect I am looking for one can you please hook me up bud pls 🙏 should be flying last week of Jan T.Y.
View from a high rise condo is shiit.
45k rental is more than the salary of an average person.
50k monthly for rental is expensive? Imo it’s way affordable
Too expensive, not worth it. Space? Forget about it. Makati and BGC is not practical at all.
Overpriced. A shoebox cost 50k. That’s too much.
all the chinese POGO that set up in condos there left the philippines. BGC in trouble
When artificial interlligence takes over customer service and wipes out call centers in the Philippines, you'll be able to buy these cheap. I'm not sure about my logic tho, it's what I assume will end up happening. Who knows.
These places aren't being bought or rented by call center folks.
In thailand that kind of condo is only 3000 pesos and has much better amenities
Thailand is cheap but language barrier is a no no.
Apples and oranges
Please tell me which part of Thailand?? Location please??
@@nlf17 pattaya 😁😁😁😁😁
@dantesalazar7805 Stop spreading Misinformation Please....❤
Better live in Bangkok it’s cheaper and more practical going there the price is too high for a third country 😅
Outrageous prices... I'd rather get one in Quezon City or Manila Area.
Wish you could create vlogs on cheap condos in BGC.
There really aren't any at the moment so that's why lol
@@TheNYCexpat There is surplus, lots of vacant rooms due to 10 years of construction. Lots of disgruntled owners whose units that once had views are now blocked by other buildings, so dispatching them for whatever they can get. I got one already for under $3M and looking for another.
@@bigradwolf5001 nice 3m is a good price for the area. I guess you have to find the right owners. Was it private sale?
@@TheNYCexpatYes private sale. Go to the property offices and talk to them, they have lots of disgruntled owners looking to sell, especially those where one's balcony is facing another's balcony you could almost cross over.
@@bigradwolf5001 thank you. How exactly did you approach the property office about buying? I feel like of course they're going to push their higher priced or at least regular priced units first. How did you play it?
Im interested in the first one for 45k who do I call im stateside
Did you say free condos or 3 condos 😂
They are looking claustrophobic!
Wow i like that condo with the massive swimming pools Mergim thank you for showcasing the area
for shore it will help me and my husband to shop for condos thanks for sharing
I just heard the unit next to me still available in Park West just bought a condo there last month 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom
Can you rent these condos short term? 1 Months? 2 months or 3 months?
It would be interesting to make a video on the options that someone could request. Could someone get a new mattress, TV added, washer/dryer, lower rent, etc? Some of these things I would not think of negotiating.
You can always Ask
@@friarnewborg9213 Yeah, but if you don't know what to ask, you might miss something.
Condos in the Philippines are overvalued and overbuilt
I agree with comments, they sre overpriced..
$803 US, not bad really.
How about serendra and Essensa and West Gallery?
Those are nice condominiums
Because they are EXORBITANTLY OVER-PRICED!
I don't see anything Special About BGC.
It is not even Luxurious to me, it is just something common that I grew up with. I grew up in New Manila, Quezon City. It is near Green Hills and Cubao.
I grew up hanging out in Makati, in Avenida, Green Hills, Cubao and in any Big Malls that sprouted from the 1990's up to now.
Frankly, I don't see anything special about BGC.
It was Fort Bonifacio Before...and it was at that place where I learned how to drive back in the early 90's.
I know the History of that Place. BGC does not impress me a bit.
My Office is in Ortigas. Ortigas has more class than BGC.
But many foreigners love it there in fact some foreigners moved to BGC, bought themselves a condo some with their families some are single. My husband's friends love BGC they moved from their country in Europe and the family love it ever since they moved two years ago. If BGC does not impress you, it's your problem. The BGC anyway, is not home for middle class people it is for the wealthy, as you can see Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porche, and many more expensive cars parked in a special place with security guards. BGC has more class than Ortigas that's the fact..
@@marijolivitzky4336 Obviously, you don't know Where or What "New Manila" is.
If you are impressed by BGC, that is your problem.
The only People I know who are really impressed by BGC are:
Foreign Tourist
Expats
And Filipinos From The Provinces
That place was a Garbage Dump at One Time.
Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Porsche can be seen in Ortigas even before BGC was developed. By the way, you MISPELLED "Porsche."
"BGC has more class than Ortigas that's the fact.."
You are way Wrong.
Let me tell you why.
BGC is Small compared to Ortigas Center.
BGC is just a Commercial District, It is not a Commercial and Business District.
The Malls in BGC are SMALL.
Ortigas has Shangri La, Robinsons, and Megamall in its vicinity.
Most important of all, THERE IS A SLUM AREA JUST BESIDE BGC.
You class that having class?
@@marijolivitzky4336I was curious what my parking space at One Shangri-La Place was like as I've been leasing it out since I bought my units. I was surprised to see near my parking space a Porsche Cayenne, Porsche 992, Bentley, Audi, etc. Even though OSP is technically in Mandaluyong, I consider it to be part of Ortigas. A lot of Headquarters of major corporations of the Philippines are in Ortigas. My new condo which will be turned over next year the direct view will be of the beautiful San Miguel Building and it's gardens, The Podium and Ortigas Center skyline.
Ortigas is very low key compared to the conspicuous consumption in BGC. There's money there, they just don't flash it.
45k, yeah, For that price, you get the inconveniences of living in the Philippines. Severe traffic, high crime rate, expensive utilities (water/electricity), association dues, skyrocketing food prices, unstable government, poor infrastructures, and corruption. 😂
U have no idea what you're talking about. The US/UK have higher crime rates than the PH. Also, u have no idea how BGC in Metro Manila is like.
BGC is Safe and near from every thung
@@chaoticheaven17true
How are you able to tour the units without an agent?
I spent a month there looking for a place. Too expensive. Too small. 2 months deposit scam. There was no reason to stay. Went to Thailand and found bigger better and cheaper. And the people are nicer.
Probably got smart and headed to Thailand
I think it's the developer making money not the owners. The monthly dues in a 1BR unit there is $100 and RPT is also expensive. Buying a unit there is not worth ur money as the ROI is slim.
It takes time, the kids will be the ones to benefit when they inherit. By then, it will be 0 capital, 100% profit.
The developers always make the most money, that's why they keep building when there is an oversupply. Everyone else downstream gets the shaft.
I was baffled when i went penthouse shopping and i seen some going for 3-4million USD i'm like wtf. Some didn't even have that nice of a view either.
The Philippines Real Estate making will. Crash in next 5-10 years or sooner. These greedy developers are way overpricing those condo. My wife if Filipino and we won’t retire there; probably split or time in America, Thailand and KL. We will only visit the Philippines.
1st condo you showed was 45k a month, jeez that's pricey... Low cost rent would be around 7k to 15k for filipinos... 20k is okay if you have someone else to pay with you, 25k is extending it but yeah if they can afford why not. but 45k I wouldn't... I think that pricing is for foreigners definitely.
Too expensive, condos here even with Ayala Premium are crazy prices!,,, more expensive than buying in US ( my daughter house in NJ is $375k for 3 bdrms, 3 t& bath, with a huge garden. Here 25M is only 1 bedroom. Really crazy price, in Japan you can also buy a very reasonable condo for $100k in Tokyo area
The view from the pool!😍
over pricing. Phils in not a rich country
They are fooling foreigner of the overprice .
I believe almost 50% of condos in BGC are empty. Condos are not a good investment in the Philippines. Too many empty units and poorly built. Better to rent and not get stuck with an overpriced condo.
I don't see the second unit..hhmm...Did i missed it..huh..
45k for that pokey first unit? Laughable that people pay through the nose for BGC.
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