Thank you for this video. I'm now committed to moving to Cebu in Jan. Now that I finally received my passport, I can now start planning my trip. I've been searching online for condo's in Cebu and depending on the location, the prices vary a lot. I like the idea of living close to the malls to start, but I want to live a little higher up the mountain for the peace and quiet and more of the natural beauty of Cebu. However, as you said, living further away from the malls and restaurants, the traffic cost and time will be a determining factor where I settle. I will definitely contact Sabrina and ask her opinion and see if she can help me with my transition to this beautiful city.
Most of condos are requiring 6 months to 1 year lease contract. You can rent Airbnb unit in most of the buildings to see if you like the building or not. Don’t rush to sign a 6 month contract at the beginning.
Great information. I stayed in Solinea tower 2 for a month and really enjoyed it. By far the friendliest staff I’ve experienced in the Philippines. If I were to pick Cebu has my permanent home and wanted to buy, I would pick this building and location.
Solinea Towers complex in Cebu Business Park is very popular & handy to Ayala Mall with the world famous terraces. Good one Mike & Janet. You have to be mindful of Cebu City's traffic.
Good informational video Mike! Only disagree on one thing and that is getting lost is half of the fun! I've stumbled across some of the coolest things while being lost! LOL
Thanks Mike & Jannet for the great video and Sabrina too. When i come in January looking at places in Cebu and Dumaguete. Boots on the ground.Thanks guys ❤
Thanks for the hook-up Mike. Let the games begin. Next go-around can we see inside a few of the units with price (or did you say that was an upcoming vid)?
HI U2👋! Very big complex! Looks nice with many options to rent from👍. Sabrina is a cutie ☺️!! Can’t wait and see what they look like & cost. Good luck 🍀 in finding your condo🙏.Blessings 🙏🌼🌺🌸
I've been living in Solinea for a month now and I love it here! I agree with everything you said about it. Plus Ayala mall has 2 grocery stores to chose from if you want more options. IT Park, SM City mall and Robinson's Galleria are a short cab ride away too.
Thank you for featuring Sabrina in this video. Unfortunately, I am not into Facebook and I do not see her email on the description. I would most likely do a month or two rental while looking for and deciding on a unit for a long-term lease.
Love the amenities in this high rise! I decided condo living will be for me when I eventually retire in the Philippines! I was dead set on a house when I visited last month just because I've been living in houses for a long time. But, like you Mike, I love the on-site amenities, walking to shops and restaurants and over all helping me stay active and around people! Great video, Mike!
Mike we stay in Solinea and can certainly recommend it. Its clean, safe and a short walk to Ayala mall. The rental rates are about right for the locationas it is in the middle of the city and close to the Mall. Also they have emergency generators so both the lights and the internet stay on. During the typhoon two years ago the pool was closed but at least we had lights and internet, which was important. During that time power was off in the whole of the city for about 6 weeks.
Check out IT Park Cebu area. Many things to do to do 24/7 , live bands places to eat ,many coffee shops , bars, food courts the smaller Ayala Mall and nice grocery store too. Short cab ride to the big Ayala Mall . Many places open 24/7 for food or grocery's you can walk to everything . Great place to meet people too.
Condo are nice, Hassle free, But not for everyone, We have one we escape to, The Staff are Awesome, We live in mountains in a small Typhoon proof Castle, But For many it’s unsafe, I’m Country Boy Wyoming so I get along Great, with both places, God Bless
I was expecting to see the interior of the condo. Anyway, I wouldn't want to live in a big city longterm. I've done that long enough here in Belgium. But I can understand that some people prefer to proximity of malls, schools, hospitals, etc. over the tranquility of provincial life.
Thanks for the tour Mike. I have to say Sabina is a very beautiful Filipina with a great personality. I think she was wearing a wedding ring so I assume she is married! Have a great time in Cebu!
I plan to stay in Cebu my first six months. I’ll be looking for a condo with a good gym…dumbbells, elliptical, treadmill, lap pool, etc. My focus is hitting the gym at least five days a week. One bedroom with sitting area…decent kitchen, couch, balcony, full-size refrigerator, etc. My Filipina would like something near one of the large malls. Three months deposit is ridiculous.
Good job Mike… I think carefree Chris was in that condo while he was in Cebu. Motivating Pete again never too late as old guys we need our resistance training. I never liked the gyms I got what I needed through my lifestyle and sports but that being said after three years with the younger brother-in-law work out I never had felt better. Where are we at Mike? 18 K congrats I told you by September. Maybe see you in Cebu🇨🇦
Perhaps do a second interview to discuss long term rental vs buying a condo. Plus show the size of the condos. We have lived an condos both big and small, plus AirB&B in many different condos. We had to pay extra for car parking too. Personally if I would consider buying I would look for a condo next to the beach and probably want to compare to Thailand beach condos.
Thx Mike, great video and helpful information! Can’t find the link to contact Sabrina’s business, sorry can you reply the link? Greetings from your German follower Michael 👋😀
No pics of inside the apartment though......no indication of how many sqm the apartments are.....cmon Mike if youre going to do these videos then cover the basics.
@@Yashi-j1s there is Metro supermarket in Ayala mall that brings almost everything that a foreigner needs. The other supermarket are not the same. It is impossible for example to find parsley or coriander or Spinach , red tomatoes in other stores. If you are depending on foreign goods you better stay near this supermarket, otherwise you can live far away from center city.
Thank you for this video. I'm now committed to moving to Cebu in Jan. Now that I finally received my passport, I can now start planning my trip. I've been searching online for condo's in Cebu and depending on the location, the prices vary a lot. I like the idea of living close to the malls to start, but I want to live a little higher up the mountain for the peace and quiet and more of the natural beauty of Cebu. However, as you said, living further away from the malls and restaurants, the traffic cost and time will be a determining factor where I settle. I will definitely contact Sabrina and ask her opinion and see if she can help me with my transition to this beautiful city.
please do contact Sabina a short stay close to things can help in the adjustment to Life in the Philippines
Most of condos are requiring 6 months to 1 year lease contract. You can rent Airbnb unit in most of the buildings to see if you like the building or not. Don’t rush to sign a 6 month contract at the beginning.
Traffic Sucks in Cebu, So you know, Worst I’ve ever seen in the world,
You obviously haven’t drove in Manila if you think Cebu is bad. London and Paris are worse than Cebu. I’ve lived in all.
good advice, ty@@Ocean-in-Motion
Thanks Mike 😊Thanks Janet 😊 Thanks Sabrina 😊
You are so welcome!
Wow, nice place. Thank you Sabrina. Thanks too Mike...
welcome Jim
keep us in the know, and let us see the unit choices . all the best, nice Nice views!
we will
Great information. I stayed in Solinea tower 2 for a month and really enjoyed it. By far the friendliest staff I’ve experienced in the Philippines. If I were to pick Cebu has my permanent home and wanted to buy, I would pick this building and location.
Thanks for sharing!
Sabrina is amazing. known her for few years now... Trust her completely.. 100%
thanks John
Beautiful Condo in Cebu City. Thanks for sharing and having Sabrina 😀😃
welcome
This looks like paradise. Very very nice Mike. Its a great way to find expats a beautiful place to live. Great job!
Yes, thanks
Mike & Janet. Great you sharing. This so we can see the places and prices too thank you so much
welcome
Solinea Towers complex in Cebu Business Park is very popular & handy to Ayala Mall with the world famous terraces. Good one Mike & Janet. You have to be mindful of Cebu City's traffic.
yes the traffic...look both ways b4 crossing the street
Thanks Mike and Janet also Thanks to Sabrina. Good info 👍
Our pleasure!
Good informational video Mike! Only disagree on one thing and that is getting lost is half of the fun! I've stumbled across some of the coolest things while being lost! LOL
Good point!
Count me among your most appreciative fans. Your materials and messages are always informative.
Looking forward to my first visit to the Philippines.
Much appreciated!
Thanks Mike & Jannet for the great video and Sabrina too. When i come in January looking at places in Cebu and Dumaguete. Boots on the ground.Thanks guys ❤
Sounds great! hope to see you then
Mike, a great interview - Sabrina's such a lovely and helpful lady
little Shy but super nice girl
Sabrina is the BEST. If you want to hear her story, we interviewed her a few months ago. Nobody lights up a room (or RUclips) like this lovely woman!
Thanks for the hook-up Mike. Let the games begin. Next go-around can we see inside a few of the units with price (or did you say that was an upcoming vid)?
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upcoming
HI U2👋! Very big complex! Looks nice with many options to rent from👍. Sabrina is a cutie ☺️!! Can’t wait and see what they look like & cost. Good luck 🍀 in finding your condo🙏.Blessings 🙏🌼🌺🌸
thank you
I like what I seen in Cebu, planning on making it one of my stops.
Nice condo. Good info. 👏✌️👍😜
Thanks! 👍
Thanks Mike and Janet. More great information. Flight booked, in Cebu 86 days.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Mike ! Good luck shopping for you codo.
Fingers crossed!
I've been living in Solinea for a month now and I love it here! I agree with everything you said about it. Plus Ayala mall has 2 grocery stores to chose from if you want more options. IT Park, SM City mall and Robinson's Galleria are a short cab ride away too.
thanks Gray for the info
Thank you for featuring Sabrina in this video. Unfortunately, I am not into Facebook and I do not see her email on the description. I would most likely do a month or two rental while looking for and deciding on a unit for a long-term lease.
No worries!
That a good connection for people looking in Cebu city for foreigners to live in.
I know a few people that used her and they all had good things to say about her
Love the amenities in this high rise! I decided condo living will be for me when I eventually retire in the Philippines! I was dead set on a house when I visited last month just because I've been living in houses for a long time. But, like you Mike, I love the on-site amenities, walking to shops and restaurants and over all helping me stay active and around people! Great video, Mike!
thank you
I am so happy you have made this connection, and hope its Dumguete/Cebu rentals,
yes it will be
Mike we stay in Solinea and can certainly recommend it. Its clean, safe and a short walk to Ayala mall. The rental rates are about right for the locationas it is in the middle of the city and close to the Mall. Also they have emergency generators so both the lights and the internet stay on. During the typhoon two years ago the pool was closed but at least we had lights and internet, which was important. During that time power was off in the whole of the city for about 6 weeks.
thanks for sharing
Ms. Janit, you better watch Mr. Mike, He always find the prettiest ladies somehow . 😂😉
hahaha
Check out IT Park Cebu area. Many things to do to do 24/7 , live bands places to eat ,many coffee shops , bars, food courts the smaller Ayala Mall and nice grocery store too. Short cab ride to the big Ayala Mall . Many places open 24/7 for food or grocery's you can walk to everything . Great place to meet people too.
Thanks for the tips!
Yes IT park is the place to stay. It has everything 👍
Your the best Mike 👍
thank you
Condo are nice, Hassle free, But not for everyone, We have one we escape to, The Staff are Awesome, We live in mountains in a small Typhoon proof Castle, But For many it’s unsafe, I’m Country Boy Wyoming so I get along Great, with both places, God Bless
Thanks for sharing!
Good video, Mike!
I believe Carefree "Narcissist" Chris lives in those condos 🙂
Could be
I love these condos. Really phenomenal place for us to start. Sorry if I rubbed you the wrong way SlimGlynn. Hope you're good there. Amping
Janet loves watching Carefree Chris...He has a drone
I was expecting to see the interior of the condo. Anyway, I wouldn't want to live in a big city longterm. I've done that long enough here in Belgium. But I can understand that some people prefer to proximity of malls, schools, hospitals, etc. over the tranquility of provincial life.
upcoming video
Good vid & info, im coming at end sept , thanks
Glad I could help
Looks like your in good hands with Sabrina!
we are thanks
Thanks for the tour Mike. I have to say Sabina is a very beautiful Filipina with a great personality. I think she was wearing a wedding ring so I assume she is married! Have a great time in Cebu!
single mom
Thanks mike for sharing this video..but for me a just want to stay in the flat area to live than to the tower 😊
I understand
Seems very smart to plan out the years ahead. 😊
having a plan is the way to go
Mike, the Ayala corporation has a very interesting history if spend some time doing research.
we have a friend whp woks with them in Manila
I plan to stay in Cebu my first six months. I’ll be looking for a condo with a good gym…dumbbells, elliptical, treadmill, lap pool, etc. My focus is hitting the gym at least five days a week. One bedroom with sitting area…decent kitchen, couch, balcony, full-size refrigerator, etc. My Filipina would like something near one of the large malls. Three months deposit is ridiculous.
Good job Mike… I think carefree Chris was in that condo while he was in Cebu. Motivating Pete again never too late as old guys we need our resistance training. I never liked the gyms I got what I needed through my lifestyle and sports but that being said after three years with the younger brother-in-law work out I never had felt better. Where are we at Mike? 18 K congrats I told you by September. Maybe see you in Cebu🇨🇦
thanks Pete yes 18k Subscribers
Yes. Love this place. Great location for us to start our journey in the Philippines :)
hey Chris thanks for your support of our channel
Perhaps do a second interview to discuss long term rental vs buying a condo. Plus show the size of the condos. We have lived an condos both big and small, plus AirB&B in many different condos. We had to pay extra for car parking too. Personally if I would consider buying I would look for a condo next to the beach and probably want to compare to Thailand beach condos.
Good idea i will try
Nice video are you and Janet considering buying one of these units?
renting
I assume they have good internet and a backup generator? Also, what does the condo fee include?
wow
thanks
I was waiting for a video of what is studio looked like inside.
this video was for the viewers to meet Sabrina...studio tour upcoming
Thx Mike, great video and helpful information! Can’t find the link to contact Sabrina’s business, sorry can you reply the link? Greetings from your German follower Michael 👋😀
facebook.com/sabrinagel.montesor.5?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Very kind, thank you so much my namesake ! 👋
Was expecting to view some units. Why not take advantage of a realtor and give us a viewing. Hopefully next time....Thank you for your efforts.
keep watching next video we will show a small studio 25 sqm
Don't need a condo but need Sabrina
hahaha good luck joeboy
Hello newlyweds. I'll text you my grocery list before you make it back to Dumma. 🤣
hahaha
Hey Mike.
Any idea of the cost for the condo fees?
rent at a 24 sqm condo in Solinea was 17k plus 3k for condo fee per month
Is 25 k for a furnished studio including internet in a new building in I.T. park with a back up generator too much
eveybody has a different price point
I'm looking for a 6 month lease/1 month deposit.
How about information if she has a sister 🙂
many
What should you expect to pay for a one bedroom?
@@eddieBoxer Where does you information come from?
rent fo a one bedroom asking 35k in Solinea
@@mikesphilippineretirement Hey Mike Thanks
No pics of inside the apartment though......no indication of how many sqm the apartments are.....cmon Mike if youre going to do these videos then cover the basics.
showed every thing next video
I need something for about 10000 pesos a month, or less
that can be found but the places I'm looking at cost more than that. We will at a later date look for 200 usd a month places
@@mikesphilippineretirement that will be great. Not everyone has a big social security paycheck.
Any nice place with AC and near Mall is at least 20,000 plus electricity. Your budget is very low for comfortable condo
@@Ocean-in-Motion i doesn't have to be in the center of city, as long I can walk to the public market
@@Yashi-j1s there is Metro supermarket in Ayala mall that brings almost everything that a foreigner needs. The other supermarket are not the same. It is impossible for example to find parsley or coriander or Spinach , red tomatoes in other stores. If you are depending on foreign goods you better stay near this supermarket, otherwise you can live far away from center city.
Has sabrina got Instagram? If so what is it?