Americans Tour BGC Condo With $3M Price Tag! Cost of Living in Metro Manila, Philippines

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 มี.ค. 2024
  • If you'd like to learn more about this property, please contact Tim directly (and PLEASE let him know the Lockwoods sent you!):
    Tim Mañalac IV
    +63.917.5554214
    timothy.manalac@shangproperties.com
    Even though our entire family is very excited to finally have our own condo in BGC, if you've seen some of our past content you know that it's no big secret that we're not really 100% in love with the apartment that we're living in right now. In hindsight, we probably should have taken our time a little bit more. We got a bit caught up and didn't take a step back to just make sure we were making the right decision, but here we are and even though we've got a long time left on the lease for this condo, our attention is already elsewhere. We're looking ahead to what that next place is going to be and to that end we have decided to go look at a place today that we could potentially buy at some point down the road as long as the finances would line up. We're not sure but we're going to go check it out because it looks like a really cool building and it would put us even closer to our friends the Ocampos over at Mom Duty channel, so let's go check it out.
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  • @myk7594
    @myk7594 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +140

    Bgc is a haux. They sell condos as expensive as those in Chicago or New York but pay their manpower as low as 150USD monthly and expect them to provide "world class" service.

    • @garrydye2394
      @garrydye2394 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      I agree. Its the same in Baguio...where I live. Housing cost is the same as Florida but yet....labor is $10 a day to build a home on average...some skills cost more and some less but you get the point. I almost bought in BGC but if your going to fly half way across the world to live in BGC....you might as well just stay in the US. Living in BGC is like living in s shopping mall....cool...but not reality.

    • @camz9014
      @camz9014 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s why Philippines will always be a 3rd world country no matter what.
      >Greedy businessmen paying peanuts to their workers
      >corrupt politicians stealing money from workers.
      Happy that we now lived in New Zealand. Where people value dignity and fairness. We only visit Philippines to see our relatives and relax in beautiful beaches but otherwise were happy to live permanently overseas.

    • @uchniezt1212
      @uchniezt1212 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      Hoax* RIP Spelling.
      Also, it is not a hoax. That's economics. Price is determined (in part) by the buyer's flexibility. You are simply NOT their target market. And NO ONE is obligated to provide you your own house. If you can't afford it, then leave it to someone else who can.

    • @JWW10666
      @JWW10666 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@uchniezt1212 During the 2008 financial crisis and housing market collapse, the US housing market saw an average decline of 20-30% while the Philippines saw an average of 40-60% decline in home values during that same time period. The reason is because in the USA home values are determined by COMPS (comparable sales) while in the Philippines home vales are determined by PFV (projected future value). So if you purchase a condo in the Philippines you are paying what developers believe the price will be for the condo development in 5-7 years.
      This is good for developers such as DMCI and Ayala land because they are able to draw on future demand to maximize profits and increase their stock evaluations but it's a unsustainable system that will eventually lead to a severe housing market crash if liquidity dries up. This explains why the Philippines central banks has maintain a easy money policy while the US and the collective west is still on a tightening policy.

    • @Xela07727
      @Xela07727 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah sadly they’re really for people who’re vieux riche & nouveau riche. Clearly not for us , not even for middle-class people 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @alvinsuede6091
    @alvinsuede6091 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    what I love about BGC is the fact that is pedestrian friendly. I work in one of the buildings near high street and during my lunch hours I would just enjoy my break there in Krispy Kreme. Actually I saw you guys strolling there a few months ago was a bit shy to say Hi but will definitely do so the next time I'd see you guys there

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      We love strolling down High Street. Next time say hi 👋 we’d love to meet you 🫶

    • @lizaborromeo4709
      @lizaborromeo4709 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      wowoww 🥰nice to see you here soon..You gonna like your vacatiob here for sure..so many places to explore and adventure too❤😊

    • @hjon9119
      @hjon9119 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Let me tell you life is not all about work. I lived in Ortigas from 2005 to 2012 when it was at its peak. I was less than a minute away from work but that's all. Week-ends and nights were boring.

  • @makingitrealvlogs147
    @makingitrealvlogs147 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    Filipino American here living in New Jersey. Love your channels. Thanks for showing better part of Philippines 🇵🇭

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thanks for watching! 🫶🤗❤️🇵🇭

    • @poundtrader1414
      @poundtrader1414 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was born and raise in West Orange NJ, Respect

    • @imapotato2990
      @imapotato2990 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      most of the Philippines is better too, if not the best. Yes for sure there are slim areas, so is everywhere in the world even here in America

  • @30AndAWakeUp
    @30AndAWakeUp 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    Im the same! I prefer to walk everywhere! That’s why BCG appeals to me so much. It looks sooooo walkable! thanks for all the great BCG content.

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Exactly 💯 BGC is so great for pedestrians. We love walking around every day. Everything at our fingertips.

    • @davidtoro4218
      @davidtoro4218 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Jajaja usa people think,bgc is a city
      Its Part of taguic not even 10 blooks

  • @GideonBeldia
    @GideonBeldia 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    that's definitely the most gorgeous elegant suite unit I've watched in the Philippines. That makes me WOW

  • @user-ye6fu6rf6m
    @user-ye6fu6rf6m 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    OFW here from Jeddah Saudia Arabia. Always watching ABC/Mom duty.
    OFW- Overseas Filipino Worker

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for supporting us both! 🤗

  • @creepybeigh480
    @creepybeigh480 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Wow. Thanks for sharing this! Awesome layout, top notch indeed!

  • @randysace1
    @randysace1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    i am an OFW from Rome,ITALY. i always make it appoint to watch all your videos. Lavyah Guys !!!

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We love Rome! Thanks for watching from afar

  • @chielg9142
    @chielg9142 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    OFW here from Hong Kong 😍. Know Mom's Duty because of your channel the ABC. ❤

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hello 👋 in Hong Kong. Thanks for supporting us both 🫶

  • @journey4247
    @journey4247 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thank you for loving philippines, Filipinos appreciate it. I'm an overseas filipino worker (ofw) here in Riyadh KSA and follower of your two chanel. Wish 1M subscribers for you guys... Enjoy exploring philippines ❤ your videos.

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for following both channels 🤗 and happy you’re watching from Riyadh

  • @thebonvivant9027
    @thebonvivant9027 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Filipina here living in Vienna, Austria. Love watching you guys! More powers and Vienna awaits for you! ❤️🙏🥂🎶🎵🎹🏔✨

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi 👋 in Vienna. Vienna is a beautiful city!

  • @md0520
    @md0520 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Watching from Toronto, Canada been here for almost 33 years!
    I love watching your vlogs .

  • @aloha1049
    @aloha1049 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Aloha from Hawaii. You do awesome footage. Love it. You’re getting younger in the vids Braddah. 🤙🏽

  • @beckace0623
    @beckace0623 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Watching from Chicago! Nice video…thank you you for showing us this beautiful place. Amazing!

  • @andrelim4580
    @andrelim4580 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Before BGC condo is not that so expensive. thats before the development, But because of propaganda that BGC is SO BEAUTIFUL SO SAFE,etc and people flock and WANTS to LIVE in BGC, wants to purchase, prices of Condo in BGC SKY ROCKETED. it a SUPPLY & DEMAND thing, IF so many people WANTS to live or buy condo property in one particular place, PRICES WILL SURELY GOES UP. look at a place in Muntinlupa city, it is almst similar to BGC but because NO PROPAGANDA was made few people live there. It called Filinvest city,

  • @angelitavinluan7745
    @angelitavinluan7745 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, new subscriber here from Texas. I grew up in the Philippines and left there in 1969 for Texas. I just found your videos and can relate to most of your content. When visiting Manila, we stay at BGC due to proximity to a lot of places. It’s also clean, safe and enjoyable. My daughter, born in Texas, also enjoys staying at BGC, as well as her husband and two children. I’ve thought of retiring there, but my daughter and son as well as my grandchildren are here in the States.

  • @MrAmoRay
    @MrAmoRay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I'm soo happy Brooklyn loves to read. Reading expands your mind and how you percieve the world. Your vocabulary will also be a big plus. You can someday talk to your parents and make them feel like they were nonchallantly walking then getting hit and run over by a thesaurus... YOU. Keep it up, B.

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      She even bought two new books yesterday :)

  • @angeladelaguardia
    @angeladelaguardia 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching from Texas. I love all the details you showed. Awesome video!

  • @AnythingGoes13
    @AnythingGoes13 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I do real estate in New York, so I've seen plenty of condos, and this one blew my mind. The high end finishes, the level of sophistication, the thoughtfully designed layout. Wow.

    • @Mariesandoval310
      @Mariesandoval310 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Philippines world class. High-end We mean, high-end sophistication elegance.

  • @joyceborunda9285
    @joyceborunda9285 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Watching from Wisconsin, USA. I love your informative channel and always look forward to your next adventure.

  • @lanagellhaus1947
    @lanagellhaus1947 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    It's nice to see foreigners living in the Philippines. First time watching your vlog. I will be here for more. Great condo. Thanks for taking us to your journey. New Yorker here 👋

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So happy you found us! Thanks for watching and subscribing 🤗

    • @davidtoro4218
      @davidtoro4218 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      thats trash the money i live with my girlfriend in arrezzo place,pasig 14k and beautifull place italian style usa people are a real joke,people are starving in the ph and bgc is a buble,if you want to see and feel life a of a real pinoy get out side that buble bgc is part of taguic.

  • @sheewanders7601
    @sheewanders7601 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love this kind of content! Watching from Sydney and dreaming of owning a place like this in BGC. For city living, I think BGC can’t be beat. The atmosphere and friendly, relaxed people in the PH and being surrounded by everything you need. Low cost of good quality services and can even hire a helper to make life easier. But I must say that price is insane! Hope you show some mid range or even low cost options as well. 😅

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      The price is insane but we love touring homes in all price points. It was fun to look around. We're just going to wait until we win the lottery to buy one :)

  • @franzenayson7109
    @franzenayson7109 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the video, thanks for showing that place. Something to aspire to❤️

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching. Those units are a goal for us too 🫶

  • @michaelangelolibunao6505
    @michaelangelolibunao6505 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just watched some of your videos!! Loving it! Would explore the ABC videos soon... watching from Oviedo Spain☺️☺️😍

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So happy you found us. Hello 👋 in Spain

  • @radschannel8197
    @radschannel8197 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Wow, that price is insane. In my opinion, you might as well buy a house and lot in one of the high end subdivisions there.

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      That kind of money can go a long way in many different areas. But we get the appeal of city life and the walkability here

    • @330toSRT8
      @330toSRT8 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      No kidding! $3M USD?!? Granted, this is the larger premium unit, so maybe the smaller units are only $2M USD. 😄 I'm skeptical that 86% of the units are sold. Sounds like a great sales tactic. Hurry, buy now before they're all gone!

    • @moondustgirl2132
      @moondustgirl2132 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Foreigners are only allowed to buy condo units here though.

    • @trickstergogo4693
      @trickstergogo4693 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@330toSRT8 you would be surprised that BGC and Forbes Park is the home of the Elites in bet it is already fully booked now.

    • @ruthvillalva5180
      @ruthvillalva5180 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠@@330toSRT8
      I think that’s a sales
      Tactic

  • @oliveam
    @oliveam 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching from Dubai & thanks for sharing we haven’t visited Philippines for the longest time. Your videos keeps us updated as well

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We are so so excited to be in Dubai very very soon. Looking forward to touring around UAE

  • @uchniezt1212
    @uchniezt1212 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Glad to see more foreign vloggers saying the proper location of BGC. More power and support for your channel, sir/ma'am!

  • @fritziedelaraga2780
    @fritziedelaraga2780 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching here from Saudi Arabia. Been following you for many months ❤❤❤love how physically active your family

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤗 Hello to you in Saudi Arabia! Thanks for watching

  • @Jrmncncpcn
    @Jrmncncpcn 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Watching from Hong Kong! Glad you are loving your stay in the Philippines!

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching from Hong Kong :)

  • @ihn2023
    @ihn2023 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the in depth tour. Looking forward to the day when you guys buy your dream condo in the Philippines :)

  • @teachmehowtodoge1737
    @teachmehowtodoge1737 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Holy moly.. the unit looks amazing! ❤

  • @DJXecute
    @DJXecute หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great tour. Man those prices are insane! You could buy like 10 - 15 condos in different areas like Makati, Pasay, Ortigas, Mandaluyong, and Greenhills area for that price

  • @janetceniza8091
    @janetceniza8091 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    OK one more thought, you saw the Ocampo's elect bill video. If you keep that place AC'd in all the rooms all the time.
    That will be another 5 to 7 hundred dollars, U.S. green money a month. ( of course you folks will be gone alot ) We only
    use the AC in our two bedrooms and maybe one room for a nap in the afternoon. Our bill for just that much is a little over
    $125. a month. Not sure if the AC units can only use the fan part during the day and add the cool at night ? We can have a
    fan only in our home furnace in the U.S.

    • @lavista4u
      @lavista4u 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Its due to Filipino-Chinese Oligarchy Owned Meralco which jacks up electric price higher than Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and equal to Japan, probably the reason, many companies do not have manufacturing in the Philippines.

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right. We are diligent about turning AC off even when we leave the room.

  • @yingotv8514
    @yingotv8514 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing BGC idol! Welcome all of you to Philippines

  • @user-hp4bq5fv1m
    @user-hp4bq5fv1m 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow its so nice ur back in the philippines,god bless you always the beautiful family ❤️

  • @mmont8739
    @mmont8739 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love watching your travel and lifestyle vlog!

  • @DJg0tGame
    @DJg0tGame หลายเดือนก่อน

    New subscriber here. Watching from the Philippines, I love the family vibes of your videos. Relaxing to watch and glad to see a different POV of someone living in the Philippines.

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Welcome to our channel 🤗 thank you for watching!

  • @LibertyHomePDX
    @LibertyHomePDX 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That place is stunning! Holy WOW!

  • @lagracekitchen9732
    @lagracekitchen9732 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m watching from Dallas Texas..I love watching all your videos. I’m glad you like in our country. Pls make more videos..amazing family..❤❤❤

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We are making more and more videos. 🤗We love what we do and we’re so happy to share it with you.

  • @piclover07
    @piclover07 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow that’s so cool! Thanks for this video. Watching from Canada 🇨🇦 Filipino-Canadian here.

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching all the way from Canada🤗

    • @piclover07
      @piclover07 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@livethephilippines Enjoy your stay in the Philippines 🇵🇭!
      I’m going home in June. 😊 Hope to see more videos. All the best! 👍🏼

  • @bheyn9989
    @bheyn9989 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was there at BGC last January, we could have met if I just knew your channel beforehand. Hopefully next time.

  • @marialourdesbrondial1312
    @marialourdesbrondial1312 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love your contents,especially this episode about real estate in BGC thank you,watching from Catalunya Spain.

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome. Our next episode will be another one about real estate. 😊👍🏻

  • @EfralynVailoces
    @EfralynVailoces 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👏👏very interesting video. 👏thank you for loving my beloved country Philippines ❤️ God bless you and your your family 😇

  • @pinoystyles
    @pinoystyles 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Aloha from Hawaii! Wish you guys lots more success, happiness, and eventually soon see you guys move in to a home like that! 😊

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much!! Hi in Hawaii 👋

  • @FaithEvangelista-tp5wz
    @FaithEvangelista-tp5wz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That price is insane! Moved to Texas from the Philippines 20 years ago and we haven’t been back since 2009. Thought about buying a condo so we have a place to stay at when we go back there again to visit. But after watching your video, we would rather buy a bigger house here than buy an expensive condo we would not even use all year round. Anyhow, thanks for another great video. I always have a smile on my face when I watch y’all. Your family is just so endearing and likable. I’m pretty sure you guys don’t need it but I never skip ads while watching so I can show my support. God bless the Lockwoods! Looking forward to seeing more of y’all! 💛

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thanks for watching from Texas! This condo is on the extreme side when it comes to price. We have found more affordable options for new buildings. We do have a new episode coming up soon, and the prices are much more reasonable.

  • @ellanvannin9209
    @ellanvannin9209 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You did Aurelia a favor for presenting such an awesome RE product. Well done!

  • @jamesyu613
    @jamesyu613 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow the new condo looks amazing, have a good day guys

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! 😊

    • @jamesyu613
      @jamesyu613 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@livethephilippines yw

  • @yuhana_v
    @yuhana_v 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love watching your videos. I am watching from Holland. Stay safe always beautiful family. Looking forward to the next one. 🥰😘

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I bet Holland is beautiful 🤗🫶

  • @orvilledyer9904
    @orvilledyer9904 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    - viewing from New York, great content.

  • @WhiskersAndWords
    @WhiskersAndWords 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When u was in bgc in also checked out the same sales office, they are very professional and the floor plan was awesome, just a bit out of my budget :(

  • @hanamay6775
    @hanamay6775 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love watching your blog! Very informative and fun to watch. I'm a Filipino but currently living in Brooklyn NY, who has future plan of retiring in the Metro Area in the Philippines and looking for a condo too. That condo provides luxury living, love it but sooo expensive just like NYC. I guess I have to work 12 hrs in a day for 7 days a week lol! Or play the lottery tonight.

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi 👋 in Brooklyn. We love NY and of course the name Brooklyn 🫶

  • @balby9715
    @balby9715 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching from New York!! I miss the Philippines

  • @udayahyisrael8549
    @udayahyisrael8549 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful Content and the condo is beautiful BGC is very expensive nowadays you guys should take a look at Thailand condos for the same size in bedrooms beautiful overlooking the beach or in the city they have big beautiful Windows ceiling condos going for from 700 , USA a month

  • @user-wr8rb3zl5d
    @user-wr8rb3zl5d 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, ABC! Just arrived in MNL last week from NYC. Staying right here in BGC - thanks to your vlog. Interested in Meet&Greet.

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome! So happy you’re checking out BGC 👍🏻

  • @jp80111
    @jp80111 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    3M Dollars WOW!! THAT'S AMAZINGLY EXPENSIVE, more expensive than the new MODERN Condo unit in downtown Denver, Thanks for showing us the current price of real estate there in BGC.

  • @albertlizada8842
    @albertlizada8842 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love you guys videos
    Take care and God Bless 🙏

  • @therainbow488
    @therainbow488 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi guys! There are so many other nice condos outside BGC. You just have to know a good reliable sales person in finding the right condo for your family.

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We are actually touring a place outside BGC tomorrow 👍🏻

  • @emmanuelomega8662
    @emmanuelomega8662 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    THE PHILIPPINES IS ONE COUNTRY THAT LIKES BY EXPATS. & FOREIGNERS CAME FROM THE UNITED STATES & UK. THE ONE THEY LIKE IS THE MONETARY + THE FILIPINOS ARE SO FRIENDLY &
    ACCOMODATING THATS THEY LIKE TO LIVE THIS COUNTRY ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂❤

  • @Luzzzzie
    @Luzzzzie 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Id rather build my house next to the beach than living in BGC.thank you guys in sharing your vlog.

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We love the beach too! Hard to choose between city life and the beach. We love both!

  • @RalphNewyear
    @RalphNewyear 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I was there looking for retirement place last year and found that BGC properties are way too expensive. I guess it depends on the builder and location. Obviously, that particular Condo is on the high-end. There are middle tier ones for half or third of the price but amenities will be a lot lower in quality. This current pricing is not sustainable and may result in corrections. I'll wait.

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We think there will be a correction too. But we also understand the appeal of BGC and why so many people want to live here.

    • @RalphNewyear
      @RalphNewyear 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@livethephilippines I agree with that. I love BGC as I love walking to everywhere. As you get older, they said you need to walk and exercise, and that place is going to be perfect with me. Plus of course the shops, food options, adjacent to the airport and Makati BCD. More secure too and friendly people. It's a nice and cozy place to retire or have a base as you travel and visit more provinces and major cities in Asia, Europe , WestCoast USA and the middle east. Goodluck and may you find your perfect spot in that beautiful place.

    • @bertoabibi6610
      @bertoabibi6610 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@livethephilippines theres going to be a lot of retired nurses from america and europe....i feel the prices are going to skyrocket for these over priced units...it will be like new york in the 80's and 90's everyone kept saying overpriced...and then a decade later the prices tripled. if it werent for the lurking south china sea problem and awful traffic at nearby cities...philippines would be a good place to invest. time will tell wish i have a couple melons to spend...

  • @corgisandme8289
    @corgisandme8289 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Filipina here Watching from Seattle! 🇺🇸

  • @gerriedelira1811
    @gerriedelira1811 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love watching your family

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That makes us happy 😊 thank you for watching us!

  • @ourtravellifevideos6885
    @ourtravellifevideos6885 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching from California- OFW for 20 years😊

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello, in California 👋 thanks for watching

  • @amorfuentes1659
    @amorfuentes1659 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    watching from Alberta, Canada

  • @TheKusineraAtItsFinest
    @TheKusineraAtItsFinest 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First time hearing about a residential condo with their own movie theater. Beautiful place!

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was so impressed with the idea of a movie theater 🎥

  • @ugmo34
    @ugmo34 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching from BGC- Have fun guys ☺️

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yay, a fellow BGC resident. Hope to bump into you

  • @harleyvassili
    @harleyvassili 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    OFW and immigrant in Italy here watching. Most Filipinos living abroad nowadays invest in real estate properties in the Philippines. At the moment, the Philippines probably has one of the most expensive utility bills in southeast asia but that might change in years to come for as far as I know the government is currently opening it's energy and telecommunications sectors to foreign investors thus in a matter of half a decade or so household expenditures to these services may decrease significantly. There are new expansions going on in the Manila bay areas, the ongoing reclamations which will eventually elevate the city's infrastructures to that of Hongkong and Singapore's. Efforts to address the obsolete transport system in the Philippines is being carried out thus the first subway is on it's way to completion that will interconnect the BGC and other key cities within the metro...and the airports more accessible! Therefore aside from the pristine beaches in over 7k6h islands that can rival the best beaches in the world and the Philippines being located in the center of the north and the ASEAN, I don't find any reason why not considering the Philippines as a second HOME❤🥰❤️

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Those all sound like promising improvements. We’ve been very mindful of our energy use here because we’ve been warned about how high electricity bills can be. Thanks for watching from Italy 👋

  • @earlofbgc
    @earlofbgc 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love seeing people enjoying the real estate in BGC

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      We love real estate in general. I used to be a Realtor 😊

  • @JB-di5xt
    @JB-di5xt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome Guys! Im new subscriber. Looking for your great video!

  • @kristinejaniola7832
    @kristinejaniola7832 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love watching your vlog.Watching from NZ.❤

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching from. New Zealand!

  • @audinieguarino
    @audinieguarino 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Elegant and beautiful places 💘 it's insane tranquilizer beauty

  • @gorgousmom
    @gorgousmom 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My family moved in LA 2012 and we haven’t been home yet since then. But were actually planning to go back because we LOVE Philippines despite bad traffic haha!😂 I love your family and your vlog! Enjoy Manila and keep safe!😘♥️

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watch from LA. We hope you come back to visit the Philippines soon 🤗

    • @alvindejesus6270
      @alvindejesus6270 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ❤❤

  • @podzmai
    @podzmai 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm an OFW, watching from Abu Dhabi. I am glad to hear that you will be visiting the UAE soon. See you soon!

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We’re so excited to visit UAE! Thanks for watching 👋

    • @Darkbee-mw3qk
      @Darkbee-mw3qk 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      when are you coming??? dont come on the summer months though its damn hot

  • @nanealdiamond28
    @nanealdiamond28 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I don't understand why anyone is coming to the Philippines anyways spending 389k monthly just for rent? My monthly pension is on 135k and I would only rent a place that cost between 20k to 30k and we are a family of 4.

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can’t speak for everyone but we are happy here 😊

    • @robocop581
      @robocop581 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are many foreigners that relocated to the Philippines on 2 to 4 year assignments. Their companies provide housing allowance and they usually pay one year in advance plus two months deposit. The rental rates range from 80K to 150K pesos a month in the CBD my rental units are located. BGC can charge more than that because it’s Metro Manila’s most prime CBD along with Makati.

  • @Pinoy-ib8gc
    @Pinoy-ib8gc 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching from Los Angeles, California!😊

  • @pastorjustimbaste3645
    @pastorjustimbaste3645 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing family. Watching from New York

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We love NYC! Thanks for watching from afar 👋

  • @nevilex
    @nevilex 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yeah I'm based in Liverpool right now but I'll be around BGC in July for 6 weeks. In the next year or two I'd also be looking to get a condo there since I work entirely remotely anyway. It would be nice to spend more time with my parents and expand our BGC branch.
    Go get some lechon from Rico's there at the fort. I'm already looking forward to the sisig in different places.

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rico’s, we’ll have to look for that 👍🏻

  • @ignaciobalais5394
    @ignaciobalais5394 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Welcome back

  • @carmencitasantelices8638
    @carmencitasantelices8638 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love watching you guys from San Francisco

  • @felopzddefpotec1600
    @felopzddefpotec1600 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am one of the OFW’s who subscribed to your channel. I love watching it though. Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW).

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching from afar 🤗

  • @jezzabell1765
    @jezzabell1765 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your channel! Watching from Australia Victoria.xx

  • @Jb69536
    @Jb69536 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing watching from NY

  • @LouieSunega
    @LouieSunega 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love watching your channel OFW here in dubai hope to see all here in Dubai 🇦🇪😙

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So happy you’re watching us from Dubai! We will be in Dubai very very soon 🤗🤗

  • @arniehere
    @arniehere 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this kind of content ❤

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤗🤗🤗👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @TitoGrey
    @TitoGrey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this one thanks for giving as idea

  • @NighteFlakes
    @NighteFlakes 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You guys made me want to go back home to the Philippines, just scheduled my flight back this August! haven't been home in 6 years so I'm excited to see what's new since then

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yay! So happy we inspired you to come back 🤗

  • @user-mr9ek2go6g
    @user-mr9ek2go6g 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im your new follower i like your videos! Looking for more ❤

  • @beverlymariano6257
    @beverlymariano6257 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes watching from abudbi❤

  • @SWO_888
    @SWO_888 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful unit! Wow...

  • @g-ren4234
    @g-ren4234 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Watching from Las Vegas

  • @JCalvsTV-gl6jk
    @JCalvsTV-gl6jk หลายเดือนก่อน

    OFW here! watching your vlogs in Dubai :)

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We 🫶 Dubai too. Just launched an episode there on our other channel, Always Be Changing 😊

  • @robertsherrylyoung4653
    @robertsherrylyoung4653 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi guys, my wife & I have been watching u for abt 7-8 months now. We live in lake elsinore ca.

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching! 🫶 Lake life must be nice 😊

  • @MomDuty
    @MomDuty 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So, when are we moving in? Such a gorgeous place! We can't wait to move in with you guys...lol. Condo goals 🙌 It's definitely luxury hotel-style living. We can't wait to see the final product.

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      💯 we already committed you to half! 😝

  • @imeldageneroso8369
    @imeldageneroso8369 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! Really a high end design.

  • @ggonzales8
    @ggonzales8 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love u guys! From Toronto Canada

  • @juanitawilms9842
    @juanitawilms9842 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching from Germany, that unit is amazing,it’s so beautiful and huge but so expensive

  • @janetceniza8091
    @janetceniza8091 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I was watching a 10 min video on the problems folks are having with condo ownership in Florida because of the
    big condo that collapsed a year or two ago, new rules have been enacted. Condo's now must have money set aside
    for upkeep, etc. Many big companies have not set aside enough and now owners are getting hit with a huge bill of over
    100k so the condo can have enough money on hand for general upkeep. This place has so much to offer,, but, each piece
    needs to be maintained and what is that going to cost each owner. Some condo companies have been black listed, Insurance
    companies will not insure a loan to buy, you can not find anyone to buy your unit even at a fire sale price. Even if you pay cash
    for a unit, what is the monthly maintenance going to cost and when can it be increased and is there a cap on that? One more
    " not so much for me " is if that place - 3 towers - are even 50 % full, that is too many people in one place.

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow! That’s a lot to take in and a lot to consider if you’re buying a condo.

  • @charmomoy
    @charmomoy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey guys! Watching from Bruges, Belgium 🇧🇪 😍

    • @livethephilippines
      @livethephilippines  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching from Belgium 🤗

  • @kenntology
    @kenntology หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching from London. BGC is beautiful and good place ❤

  • @cardinalwilson8034
    @cardinalwilson8034 หลายเดือนก่อน

    your son is my spirit animal