We’re sharing our story to provide an honest and informative review for anyone considering buying a Megaworld condo. We’ll be transparent about our experience, including how we handled the challenges we faced. In our next video, we’ll share a detailed vlog about the stressful journey we went through, and why we ultimately decided to back out of our investment. Hopefully it will help those that may feel like they're going through it alone. Stay strong, we love you! x
Hopefully your attorney can secure an agreement for you to move out of your condo without further litigation. It is poor public relations for MW to continue to hold you to your contact if they are at fault for poor construction issues with the building. I assume if enough owners living in the building file a representative suit against MW, they would settle quickly. Nice camp ground and park but there must be someplace closer to BGC. Have you looked at UCM Adventure Park? It under 1 hour with light traffic.
This is a black eye for Mega World. They can lose prospective renters or buyers this way. Sorry, to hear Kito famiy what you have gone through living in your condo. Good luck!
Lot of greedy developers in the country. I had similar experience and got fed up so I sold my condo and purchased a cheap beach lot in a tiny island near Cebu and now building some small cabins. It allows me to have garden, a huge deck, No traffic, less noise/air pollution and Cheap seafoods. All for way less than a 1 bedrom condo unit plus a potential rental income units
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry that you have to go through this nightmare. Keeping you in my prayers and hoping that everything will be resolved soon. Wishing you peace this Christmas season.
OMG! It's good I found your channel again. It's been a while, you have 3 kids already???!! I subscribed to your channel when both of you were still single, and here you are in the Philippines, with kids!
Living on the Outskirts of Manila..or in the Provincial Cities would BE BEST!! .. A HEAVEN FOR YOUR WALLET & POCKET!! THE FRESH AIR IS COMFORT TO THE SPIRITS!❤
Thanks so much for this video...I am actually considering to check some condos in the Philippines and now that you're telling us this, it's an eye opener for me...THANKS SO MUCH!!!
Yes, it has been a while! And you know what truly makes me smile? Seeing you still here in the comment section after all this time. We’ve missed reading your comments,your presence here means so much to us. Thank you for being such a real one! ❤
Thankful to watch this video. This reaffirms my doubts about buying a condo (Megaworld) in the philippines. Maybe not just with Megaworld but others as well.
I learned that a few months ago that it is not a good idea to buy a condo. I saw a video who just bought a c 3:06 ondo in the Philippines, and she enumerated everything that was bad.
Thank you for informing us. I was considering buying a condo built by Megaworld, but after watching this, I have some reservations about considering them for purchasing a condo in Manila. I will be retiring in the PH & moving back in 2025. I was considering purchasing a condo but on a 2nd thought, I think I will buy a house & lot instead. I do not have to worry about the monthly Home Owners Association & assessments if things go bad with the condos such as what you are experiencing.
Tom and I really wrestled with the decision to share our story, but in the end, we felt it was important to speak up. The main reason is exactly what you’ve shared, I couldn’t imagine someone retiring to the Philippines and having to face the kinds of stresses we’ve experienced. Retirement should be a time to relax, enjoy your hard-earned money, and live peacefully. I told Tom that if someone went through what we have and we hadn’t shared our experience, it would weigh on me. Honestly, we’re still trying to find the light at the end of this tunnel, especially after losing millions due to the situation, but if sharing our story can save others from similar headaches, then at least something good can come out of it. Wishing you all the best in your plans, and I hope whatever path you choose leads to a smooth and happy retirement.
Among all big condo developers MW is the worst. I have a condo in BGC by Federal Land. It has only been 2 years since turnover and so far so good. My Makati condo is from Shang properties and after 4 years, no problems. I heard that DMCI is a good developer that builds quality, more affordable condos. MW is known for their excellent marketing and easy payment plans that’s why many people buy from them and of course, regret their decision.
@@mariapugI have been watching TH-cam videos about DMCI condos and have noticed that they seem to offer more space compared to others. However, since I do not live in the Philippines, I'm unsure about the quality and durability of their infrastructure, as I cannot personally inspect their condos.
We’re so sorry for being gone for so long, but we’re excited because 2025 is filled with so many fun and beautiful things to share with you. Thank you so much for always waiting for our uploads, it means the world to us. Sending love all the way to Switzerland! 🇵🇭❤🇨🇭 Stay tuned, we’ve got more coming your way soon! 😊
Thank you so much for your kind words! ❤ We have so much faith that we’re so close now. You’ve been with us through this journey of finding our home and the challenges along the way, and it’s all led us to something truly amazing. We believe 2025 will be a much better year, not just for us but for all of you as well. Sending love and positivity your way!
Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 guys…here’s my two cents…when buildings are new, everything looks beautiful. However, in a matter of time, the earth and foundations starts to settle, and pockets of dirt tends to move around, causing the building to shift a bit…hence the cracks and other flaws which will start to appear. Well good luck 👍 and hope all goes well 😊The children are growing up fast and healthy ❤
Buy a land and build your own home is much better than buying move in ready property. You can plan your own lay out, have your own back yard and many more. Good luck to your next move/ plan Kito Family.
Enjoying land like this, with the kids smiling, running, and being free in nature, really makes it feel like the best decision for all of us. It’s such a beautiful way to create lasting memories and I feel at peace 😊
Ang saya at nakakapagod pag may bata,kaya pag nagsilakihan na mga yan subra mong mamimiss mga panahon na yan,enjoy nyo lng kito fam habang bata pa sila.,❤❤❤
Tama ka diyan! Ang saya at nakakapagod talaga, pero priceless ang mga moments na ganito. Kaya kahit pagod, sobra naming ine-enjoy habang maliliit pa sila. Salamat sa paalala at sa pagmamahal mo sa amin. we love you ❤❤❤
Condominiums built by Megaworld and SM are the cheapest and worst quality projects. Go for Ayala or Greenbelt properties if you want a well-constructed property.
Megaworld's workmanship is really bad. They use cheap materials and labor. The uneven walls tells you that there are more problems that you cannot see.
Oh absolutely! Since this incident, we’ve found groups on Facebook, Reddit, and Google where people share their experiences, and it’s been so helpful. We now know to spend a lot of time researching and visiting the area. My biggest advice would be to actually view existing condos in the building and the surrounding area, walk around and see the quality for yourself. Talking to past employees who can tell you the truth is also key. There’s so much we’ve learned through this process, for sure!
OH GEEZ. I'm sorry you guys for this experience. It feels like it's deflating but you have learned so much and good on yous foe being open, honest and transparent. Wishing you all the best. Truly. But also, you have a very full, crazy, noisy, funny, rambunctious home but your home is filled woth so mich love, kindness, fun, and adventures. So certainly a very good perspective for times like these. May God continue to bless your beautiful family. And cant wait for your Mom to join in all the Christmas activities. Halong kamo pirme. Cheers and Happiest of Christmas to you all. ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for seeing the silver lining with us. You’re absolutely right, even with all the craziness, our home is filled with so much love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. It’s what keeps us grounded during tough times like these. We feel so blessed to have such an amazing community like you cheering us on, maraming salamat for the love. Wishing you and your family the happiest Christmas, too! We’re so excited for Mom to be here, counting down the days! malapit na. Halong kamo pirme, and thank you again for your love and support ❤🎄🎉
Great you’re chilling with your kids and having a marvelous time as family . Priceless memories with the “Yayas” too. Time flies fast and you’ll never have the same moments again when the kids are grown up and getting independent and having their own friends being away from home. I hope Kim and Tom can keep these moments with kids for life that they will have their independence and yet still a close knit family even when they’re grown ups. It’s how you’ll raise them will values on families that will help them to always come back to family.👍🙏🙏🙏 God bless!
Thank you so much for your beautiful words! You’re absolutely right, sometimes even just a week can bring such a big difference in them. We’re cherishing every second of it. We’re very conscious that their first five years are so crucial in shaping who they become, and we’re always mindful of their feelings. You’re right, how we raise them now will help them always come back to family. It honestly makes me emotional thinking about it, but we know how important it is to be there for them at this young age.
I used to work for Megaworld and one of the perks was getting a condo at a good discount (this was back in the day before BGC was even built, and I regret not getting into this pay scheme or privileged program, but now we're gearing towards farm house in the rural area, and I wonder if it was meant to be like that and I dodged a bullet.
That seems to be a reoccuring theme. A lot, not all, make the buildings and condos look amazing but that is just a selling point. As you mentioned the condos, and the building slowly starts deteriorating. The association does not do a good job at the upkeep of a large building. They overlook issues, and in many cases only address it when it absolutely needs to get fixed. Yet every month you are paying a good amount in association dues. The condo market is oversaturated and many are vacant, yet the prices for some reason are way to high, especially for what you are getting.
That’s exactly the goal. We want to see more honest reviews out there because the money we lost was meant for our children’s future. We could have stayed quiet, but we couldn’t bear the thought of any of our subscribers losing their hard-earned money - especially those working tirelessly for a better life for their families. By sharing this, we hope to help others avoid the same experience. All we want is for you to live happy, healthy, and stress-free lives! 2025 is going to be beautiful for us all 💫
Currently living in a Megaworld condo as a renter. I would never buy a megaworld condo based on the construction quality, or lack thereof. The walls facing the exterior of the unit is crumbling and i can see the rebar. The bathroom fixtures are cheap and leaking not to mention the plumbing pipes. I would highly advise any prospective condo buyers to think twice before purchasing a megaworld property.
I have families and colleagues who bought Megaworld condo units in Mckinley Hill and in Newport city. They all have issues with their units even after turnover.
Go direct to there office, here's the address: 17th Floor Alliance Global Tower 36th St. corner 11th Ave. Uptown Bonifacio Global City Taguig. Bring your ID, once your checked in proceed to the 17th floor, if your not satisified with what they're telling you ask to speak to their management. Wishing you all the best, and a very quick resolution.
its better to rent or buy a house outside manila or near manila, i think rizal is a better one bcos still the vibes of province life, there is a lot of subdivision there in rizal
Wow so far mine from 2017 in Makati SMDC knock on wood is holding up maintenance and cleaning around the amenities are good, 2 years ago I noticed the cracks on the main floor by the stores and business areas just tiles coming off it was fixed the next year my condo owners association group is always on top of things especially with the maintenance management contractor. Thanks for the info buyers beware.
Where are you moving to. Is it in a different country or still staying in the Philippines? Love your family and the kids are growing up so fast. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️
Thank you so much for the love! 😊 Right now, the Philippines is still home for us. Despite the challenges with the developer, it hasn't changed our love for the country. We’re so grateful for the experiences and memories we’re making here. The kids are definitely growing up fast, and we’re soaking in every moment. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! 🎅🎄❤
@THEKITOFAMILY Thank you. May G od bless you always on any of your endeavors and this coming new year. Thank you so much for loving the Philippines. ❤️
Tanay is also my favorite nature getaway. It's less touristy than Tagaytay, and Tanay has beautiful mountains and sea of clouds attraction. Anyway, hope you can find a better place. I know people who've been living in condos for several years now and they're okay, so I think not all are bad. But me personally, I've never liked condos except maybe the low-rise ones that have like a garden in the center. (Some have pools.) But i really prefer a traditional house and lot with a big garden.
Tanay really is such a hidden gem, and its natural beauty is truly breathtaking! 🌿 I totally agree with you. We also viewed some wonderful condos with a different developer, and the quality was so much nicer. We have friends who are living in condos they absolutely love as well. There are two that we really adore, and if we could rewind time, we would have definitely chosen a different developer. For now we're taking a break from anymore condo tours haha, totally agree, a house would be our next choice.
The broker only tells us what they’re told based on the marketing materials they receive. Maybe they truly believe in those materials, who knows. I actually met a few Megaworld brokers a few weeks ago, and it was surprising to find out they had never even visited other Megaworld developments, apparently, so they’re 'unaware' of the faults.
@@THEKITOFAMILY i am also a unit owner from Megaworld for almost 10years now btw. Not that it matter to you guys but you are right that there are cracks and its not the best if u compare it with like Ayala or DMCI. even the PMO is a big headache.
we were so shocked to hear so many other people going through similar disputes. this is why Im hoping everyone does their research first, facebook has a page called "Megaworld Pissed Buyers" this is where we first saw all of the complaints. when we realised we weren't the only ones, we realised its bigger than what we could have imagined
Did your agent Cyrille help you as an after sale service regarding some problems in your unit? Accdg to recent reports, Theres an oversupply of condo sooo... but really, i was surprised when you decided to live in a condo when you have been looking for a house and lot before. BGC is overrated.
We didn’t realize the oversupply until we had to look into selling one of our condos. That’s when it really hit us. Another reason why the “increase” in property value doesn’t matter if no one is willing to buy. Plus, you’re up against Megaworld’s new developments with their enticing payment plans. The only thing that really protects you is the Mecada law if you’ve been paying for 2 years, but even then, you lose out on 50% of your money, even if you can prove the property was mis-sold or the quality doesn’t match the description.
That's the reason why even if how enticing those promising pictures or words from the brokers. I am not buying all of it. Coz I stayed in a condominium before I went here overseas for work. I experienced and learned the pros and cons of it. It's better to invest your money buying a piece of land and build your haven than to have a temporary haven that, later on, will turn out to be a nightmare.
I completely agree! After what we’ve gone through, I’ve learned not to trust all those enticing descriptions. MW described the development as luxury, with photos that are far from the truth. My biggest advice would be to actually view existing condos in the building and the surrounding area, walk around and see the quality for yourself. We too stayed in multiple condos by MW and that's how we realised that there's is an existing pattern of faults. Talking to past employees who can tell you the truth is also key,.There’s so much we’ve learned through this process, for sure! A house is probably a better option. When we moved here, that was our first choice, and we’re hoping that will be the next step for us very soon.
The Philippines is still our home. Although Megaworld has been the reason we haven’t had the best living experience, we still love living here, Philippines is our home. Actually we've seen some amazing quality homes by two of our favourite developers, we know good quality exists here
Mega World is a third-rate developer charging US prices. No surprise that the condos are largely empty. Look good for about a year and then degrade shockingly.
you regret buying condo? I have one studio that I regret too how I wish to be rented but I dont believe that they will take care of my all fixtures appliances I am paying yearly around almost 60,000K even Im not staying there still I pay water and yearly I visited my condo then just sudden there is always to be fix like my aircon or either my bathroom water was stock my kitchen electric stove not working and every request to be fix you must pay the plumber the electrician etc so you cant save having a condo more better to buy a house or built your own
I totally understand where you're coming from. There are definitely challenges with owning a condo, especially when you're not living in it full-time. The maintenance costs can really add up, in a space of two years there have been multiple faults some of which were caused by the building structural faults that caused issues into our unit. Have someone regularly check your unit as leaks are a common fault. A house does sound like a better long-term investment, it gives you more control, space, and often fewer unexpected costs. It’s definitely something we’re considering for the future as well!
If there were this many complaints in the UK the developer would no longer be operating, so when we first bought our property we never expected this to be a common fault across multiple projects! but yes, question everything and do your research, is the best advice!
Rent the condo. Rent and find a nice condo. I hope everything will be ok. Ito ang issue sa atin kung minsan. Bakit kaya ganyan ang issue pag bunili ka ng bahay or condo.
If there were this many complaints in the UK the developer would no longer be operating, so when we first bought our property we never knew so many people would be experiencing the same issue with this developer across multiple projects. Taking a break muna from condos haha!
If they can afford it... location location location...a gated exclusive subdividion house in the bgc or Ortigas or makati vicinity will set u back hundreds of millions minimum. Plus renovation costs
Im not a fan of condo house much better the villa or build a house specifically with a big family space is more important for all esp when you have kids
After everything that’s happened, we’ve learned to do a lot more research. There are two condos (by two completey different devlelopers) with better quality, but they come at a much higher price point, the price point of Megaworld just didn’t match the quality we experienced.
@@THEKITOFAMILYI’m sorry to hear about your experience. Maybe look into projects of Federal Land (The Seasons Residences). I purchased from them 2 years ago and so far no problems. Another developer but definitely more expensive is Shang Properties (Shang Salcedo Place, Shang Grand Tower). I don’t think they have any projects in BGC but only in Makati. Finally, Ayala Land. However focus only on their Alveo and Ayala Premier brands since Avida is pure trash. Please keep us updated. Good luck!
Stay away from condos. Buy a decent lot and build your own home. Use a competent architect who can give you a good cost estimate to build. You buy all the materials and only pay the architect on the workers labor. However finding a good lot and the real owners and a real certificate of title, traceback, memorandum of encumbrances, legal & physical access, is going to take a long time and prepare for lots of traveling. 90% of what you see will be pure sh!t. Condos you need HOA certifications and financial statements. None of this will be provided to you. Then inflated prices rolled into creative financing at shark interest rates.
Thank you for the reminder, I truly believe that! I really appreciate your kind words, this is why I love seeing you here in the comments. Your positive vibes are truly infectious! 💖
We’re sharing our story to provide an honest and informative review for anyone considering buying a Megaworld condo. We’ll be transparent about our experience, including how we handled the challenges we faced. In our next video, we’ll share a detailed vlog about the stressful journey we went through, and why we ultimately decided to back out of our investment. Hopefully it will help those that may feel like they're going through it alone. Stay strong, we love you! x
I miss you kito family please don't disappear like that never again I'm watching you from Israel ❤
I too bought a Megaworld condo. I regret investing in one through them.
Buy a land and build a house.
Hopefully your attorney can secure an agreement for you to move out of your condo without further litigation. It is poor public relations for MW to continue to hold you to your contact if they are at fault for poor construction issues with the building. I assume if enough owners living in the building file a representative suit against MW, they would settle quickly. Nice camp ground and park but there must be someplace closer to BGC. Have you looked at UCM Adventure Park? It under 1 hour with light traffic.
It is more advisable to buy a land property
This is a black eye for Mega World. They can lose prospective renters or buyers this way. Sorry, to hear Kito famiy what you have
gone through living in your condo. Good luck!
So sorry for all the hassle! I'm pretty sure everything will be alright! Missed your vlogs!
Lot of greedy developers in the country. I had similar experience and got fed up so I sold my condo and purchased a cheap beach lot in a tiny island near Cebu and now building some small cabins. It allows me to have garden, a huge deck, No traffic, less noise/air pollution and Cheap seafoods. All for way less than a 1 bedrom condo unit plus a potential rental income units
That sounds like a dream life! Congratulations ❤ We are looking into different options now.
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry that you have to go through this nightmare. Keeping you in my prayers and hoping that everything will be resolved soon. Wishing you peace this Christmas season.
OMG! It's good I found your channel again. It's been a while, you have 3 kids already???!! I subscribed to your channel when both of you were still single, and here you are in the Philippines, with kids!
yay so glad you found us again, welcome back :)
Living on the Outskirts of Manila..or in the Provincial Cities would BE BEST!! .. A HEAVEN FOR YOUR WALLET & POCKET!! THE FRESH AIR IS COMFORT TO THE SPIRITS!❤
That doesn't work for some people. It all depends in the lifestyle you have/want.
Thanks so much for this video...I am actually considering to check some condos in the Philippines and now that you're telling us this, it's an eye opener for me...THANKS SO MUCH!!!
Oh it’s been a while! I’ve missed you guys❤️
Yes, it has been a while! And you know what truly makes me smile? Seeing you still here in the comment section after all this time. We’ve missed reading your comments,your presence here means so much to us. Thank you for being such a real one! ❤
The song in the end I love it. Stay happy together 😊
Thankful to watch this video. This reaffirms my doubts about buying a condo (Megaworld) in the philippines. Maybe not just with Megaworld but others as well.
Glad you have new upload. Missed you guys.. sorry.about the condo... Hope you'l find the place where u all will enjoy and be safe... ☺️☺️☺️🙏🙏
I learned that a few months ago that it is not a good idea to buy a condo. I saw a video who just bought a c 3:06 ondo in the Philippines, and she enumerated everything that was bad.
ohh do you remember the video? honestly the amount of issues within the development is extremley shocking, it would never pass an international check.
Condos a lot of hidden charges, taxes etc.
Thank you for informing us. I was considering buying a condo built by Megaworld, but after watching this, I have some reservations about considering them for purchasing a condo in Manila. I will be retiring in the PH & moving back in 2025. I was considering purchasing a condo but on a 2nd thought, I think I will buy a house & lot instead. I do not have to worry about the monthly Home Owners Association & assessments if things go bad with the condos such as what you are experiencing.
Tom and I really wrestled with the decision to share our story, but in the end, we felt it was important to speak up. The main reason is exactly what you’ve shared, I couldn’t imagine someone retiring to the Philippines and having to face the kinds of stresses we’ve experienced. Retirement should be a time to relax, enjoy your hard-earned money, and live peacefully. I told Tom that if someone went through what we have and we hadn’t shared our experience, it would weigh on me. Honestly, we’re still trying to find the light at the end of this tunnel, especially after losing millions due to the situation, but if sharing our story can save others from similar headaches, then at least something good can come out of it. Wishing you all the best in your plans, and I hope whatever path you choose leads to a smooth and happy retirement.
Checkout Ayala built condominiums but be prepared to pay top bucks.
No to megaworld, business is greed and walang paki basta nakabenta!.
Among all big condo developers MW is the worst. I have a condo in BGC by Federal Land. It has only been 2 years since turnover and so far so good. My Makati condo is from Shang properties and after 4 years, no problems. I heard that DMCI is a good developer that builds quality, more affordable condos. MW is known for their excellent marketing and easy payment plans that’s why many people buy from them and of course, regret their decision.
@@mariapugI have been watching TH-cam videos about DMCI condos and have noticed that they seem to offer more space compared to others. However, since I do not live in the Philippines, I'm unsure about the quality and durability of their infrastructure, as I cannot personally inspect their condos.
Hallo Kito Family i missed your vloog, Im always waiting your NRW upload in TH-cam! Watching from Switzerland! ❤🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭
We’re so sorry for being gone for so long, but we’re excited because 2025 is filled with so many fun and beautiful things to share with you. Thank you so much for always waiting for our uploads, it means the world to us. Sending love all the way to Switzerland! 🇵🇭❤🇨🇭 Stay tuned, we’ve got more coming your way soon! 😊
It’s better to buy condo at Rockwell Makati it’s decent and a nice place.
100% agree! we have friends who love it there, quality is a million times better.
Hopefully youll find the home youre all meant to grace living in❤
Thank you so much for your kind words! ❤ We have so much faith that we’re so close now. You’ve been with us through this journey of finding our home and the challenges along the way, and it’s all led us to something truly amazing. We believe 2025 will be a much better year, not just for us but for all of you as well. Sending love and positivity your way!
Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 guys…here’s my two cents…when buildings are new, everything looks beautiful. However, in a matter of time, the earth and foundations starts to settle, and pockets of dirt tends to move around, causing the building to shift a bit…hence the cracks and other flaws which will start to appear. Well good luck 👍 and hope all goes well 😊The children are growing up fast and healthy ❤
Thank you for sharing, we’ve definitely learned your lesson. And the leaks 🙈
They only make the lobby and common spaces beautiful but the unit workmanship is rally bad. Uneven walls, cheap plumbing/fixtures, etc.
Buy a land and build your own home is much better than buying move in ready property. You can plan your own lay out, have your own back yard and many more. Good luck to your next move/ plan Kito Family.
Yea much better land nlng po ang i buy nyo to build like apartment or comercial space or resorts private pool like that
Enjoying land like this, with the kids smiling, running, and being free in nature, really makes it feel like the best decision for all of us. It’s such a beautiful way to create lasting memories and I feel at peace 😊
Davao the best and safe place to lived there. A lot of beautiful lands there and quite place.
Ang saya at nakakapagod pag may bata,kaya pag nagsilakihan na mga yan subra mong mamimiss mga panahon na yan,enjoy nyo lng kito fam habang bata pa sila.,❤❤❤
Tama ka diyan! Ang saya at nakakapagod talaga, pero priceless ang mga moments na ganito. Kaya kahit pagod, sobra naming ine-enjoy habang maliliit pa sila. Salamat sa paalala at sa pagmamahal mo sa amin. we love you ❤❤❤
That's the sad reality of greedy developers here in the PH.
❤❤❤just my three hearted thanks for the vlog...i enjoyed it...peace and love, always❤❤❤
Aww, thank you so much! ❤❤❤ Your three hearted thanks mean the world to us. We're so glad you enjoyed the vlog! Peace and love to you, always! ❤❤❤
GOD BLESS YOUR HOME!❤❤❤
TRUE! Due diligence always.
Don't just believe good words specially from any sales agent anywhere in the world.
Condominiums built by Megaworld and SM are the cheapest and worst quality projects. Go for Ayala or Greenbelt properties if you want a well-constructed property.
We love the Ayala properties we've viewed, we noticed the difference
Megaworld's workmanship is really bad. They use cheap materials and labor. The uneven walls tells you that there are more problems that you cannot see.
@ I have a recording from a representative of one of mw developments- who admitted to us the cheap materials on the roof is causing leaks.
Buying condo and buying land, should be research first, some area now are in flood specially in time of rainy enjoy your holiday
Oh absolutely! Since this incident, we’ve found groups on Facebook, Reddit, and Google where people share their experiences, and it’s been so helpful. We now know to spend a lot of time researching and visiting the area. My biggest advice would be to actually view existing condos in the building and the surrounding area, walk around and see the quality for yourself. Talking to past employees who can tell you the truth is also key. There’s so much we’ve learned through this process, for sure!
@ hope you find you home that you like, God bless always and enjoy, take care, thank you for coming to our country , MABUHAY and HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Merry Christmas❤
merry christmas my love, thank you for being here! 2025 is going to be amazing for you, we feel it!
Do not trust all brokers..wish u guys well❤
it's the very convincing marketing materials. we've learnt a lot, thank you my love!
Finn Snow did well in building his own dream home and garden
its beautiful, best decision!
MERRY CHRISTMAS & A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO YOU WONDERFUL KITO FAMILY !!! Greetings from Cebu City❤🧡💛💚💙💜
OH GEEZ. I'm sorry you guys for this experience. It feels like it's deflating but you have learned so much and good on yous foe being open, honest and transparent. Wishing you all the best. Truly.
But also, you have a very full, crazy, noisy, funny, rambunctious home but your home is filled woth so mich love, kindness, fun, and adventures. So certainly a very good perspective for times like these. May God continue to bless your beautiful family. And cant wait for your Mom to join in all the Christmas activities. Halong kamo pirme. Cheers and Happiest of Christmas to you all. ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for seeing the silver lining with us. You’re absolutely right, even with all the craziness, our home is filled with so much love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. It’s what keeps us grounded during tough times like these. We feel so blessed to have such an amazing community like you cheering us on, maraming salamat for the love. Wishing you and your family the happiest Christmas, too! We’re so excited for Mom to be here, counting down the days! malapit na. Halong kamo pirme, and thank you again for your love and support ❤🎄🎉
7:15 Love the chaos 😂 so much fun to watch 😊 More of this
Haha, I’m glad you love the chaos! 😂 We definitely should share more of these moments, they’re too fun not to! 😊
@THEKITOFAMILY they give us good vibes 😇☺
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Happy Family
Merry Christmas 🎄
Beautiful family❤ Amazing place😮
Great you’re chilling with your kids and having a marvelous time as family . Priceless memories with the “Yayas” too. Time flies fast and you’ll never have the same moments again when the kids are grown up and getting independent and having their own friends being away from home. I hope Kim and Tom can keep these moments with kids for life that they will have their independence and yet still a close knit family even when they’re grown ups. It’s how you’ll raise them will values on families that will help them to always come back to family.👍🙏🙏🙏 God bless!
Thank you so much for your beautiful words! You’re absolutely right, sometimes even just a week can bring such a big difference in them. We’re cherishing every second of it. We’re very conscious that their first five years are so crucial in shaping who they become, and we’re always mindful of their feelings. You’re right, how we raise them now will help them always come back to family. It honestly makes me emotional thinking about it, but we know how important it is to be there for them at this young age.
I used to work for Megaworld and one of the perks was getting a condo at a good discount (this was back in the day before BGC was even built, and I regret not getting into this pay scheme or privileged program, but now we're gearing towards farm house in the rural area, and I wonder if it was meant to be like that and I dodged a bullet.
Miss your blogs and Merry Christmas po. ❤❤❤
merry christmas 🎄so happy to see you here
That seems to be a reoccuring theme. A lot, not all, make the buildings and condos look amazing but that is just a selling point. As you mentioned the condos, and the building slowly starts deteriorating. The association does not do a good job at the upkeep of a large building. They overlook issues, and in many cases only address it when it absolutely needs to get fixed. Yet every month you are paying a good amount in association dues. The condo market is oversaturated and many are vacant, yet the prices for some reason are way to high, especially for what you are getting.
Then why does it concern you so much?😂
Jealous?
I think i already commented on your post when you were planning to buy from megaworld
Wow! Where is that place you went for a picnic? Its awesome! So beautiful landscape!
anyways thank you for the update, hopefully the others will learn from you ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
That’s exactly the goal. We want to see more honest reviews out there because the money we lost was meant for our children’s future. We could have stayed quiet, but we couldn’t bear the thought of any of our subscribers losing their hard-earned money - especially those working tirelessly for a better life for their families. By sharing this, we hope to help others avoid the same experience. All we want is for you to live happy, healthy, and stress-free lives! 2025 is going to be beautiful for us all 💫
yesssssssssss momskie is coming, lessssssssss go 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
yeeeeeesssss, lessssssssss go petition for a Reebok commercial for kuya onyxie, iraya and orien🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
Yeeeeessss, let’s goooo! Gusto ko yan, Reebok commercial featuring Kuya Onyxie, Iraya, and Orien! Let’s make it happen, where do we sign? 😂
Currently living in a Megaworld condo as a renter. I would never buy a megaworld condo based on the construction quality, or lack thereof. The walls facing the exterior of the unit is crumbling and i can see the rebar. The bathroom fixtures are cheap and leaking not to mention the plumbing pipes. I would highly advise any prospective condo buyers to think twice before purchasing a megaworld property.
Merry Christmas Kito Families 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲💕💕😘😘😘💕💕💕💕
Your family is growing bigger guys 😊. Kids are enjoying the green place . Maybe better to live and get a house outside of Manila.
Iraya is so talkative now 😁🥰
Super! 😆
I have families and colleagues who bought Megaworld condo units in Mckinley Hill and in Newport city.
They all have issues with their units even after turnover.
You can talk to a realty salesperson and do make arrangement .Have it listed in Air bnb then find one that you may consider best .,,
Thank you for the suggestion! That sounds like a great idea. 😊
oooooooooooooohhhhh man, so sorry for that😮😮😮😮😮
Feel so bad for you guys. Beware buying conduminuim. 😢
Agree!. Condo is not good much worse Megaworld. Several email to follow our refund but still waala pa din
Go direct to there office, here's the address: 17th Floor Alliance Global Tower 36th St. corner 11th Ave.
Uptown Bonifacio Global City Taguig. Bring your ID, once your checked in proceed to the 17th floor, if your not satisified with what they're telling you ask to speak to their management. Wishing you all the best, and a very quick resolution.
its better to rent or buy a house outside manila or near manila, i think rizal is a better one bcos still the vibes of province life, there is a lot of subdivision there in rizal
Wow so far mine from 2017 in Makati SMDC knock on wood is holding up maintenance and cleaning around the amenities are good, 2 years ago I noticed the cracks on the main floor by the stores and business areas just tiles coming off it was fixed the next year my condo owners association group is always on top of things especially with the maintenance management contractor. Thanks for the info buyers beware.
I miss you! It's been a while. Been so busy
Hope you’re doing well! 😊 sending you all so much love, have a wwonderful christmas and a very happy new year! miss you both
Where are you moving to. Is it in a different country or still staying in the Philippines? Love your family and the kids are growing up so fast. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️
Thank you so much for the love! 😊 Right now, the Philippines is still home for us. Despite the challenges with the developer, it hasn't changed our love for the country. We’re so grateful for the experiences and memories we’re making here. The kids are definitely growing up fast, and we’re soaking in every moment. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! 🎅🎄❤
@THEKITOFAMILY Thank you. May G od bless you always on any of your endeavors and this coming new year. Thank you so much for loving the Philippines. ❤️
Tanay is also my favorite nature getaway. It's less touristy than Tagaytay, and Tanay has beautiful mountains and sea of clouds attraction.
Anyway, hope you can find a better place. I know people who've been living in condos for several years now and they're okay, so I think not all are bad. But me personally, I've never liked condos except maybe the low-rise ones that have like a garden in the center. (Some have pools.) But i really prefer a traditional house and lot with a big garden.
Tanay really is such a hidden gem, and its natural beauty is truly breathtaking! 🌿 I totally agree with you. We also viewed some wonderful condos with a different developer, and the quality was so much nicer. We have friends who are living in condos they absolutely love as well. There are two that we really adore, and if we could rewind time, we would have definitely chosen a different developer. For now we're taking a break from anymore condo tours haha, totally agree, a house would be our next choice.
Whats the name of the campsite?
Beautiful place for the kids❤❤❤
Buying a condo unit is never a good investment. Unlike owning land, it will surely appreciate overtime.
Basically, foreigners can not own land in Philippines. However, they can buy and own condominium. Because you are only buying the unit not the land.
Wow daku na mga kids nyo they are so beautiful
Salamat po 😊 Ang bilis nilang lumaki. Masaya kami na makita silang masaya 💖
Can you do a talking head video about your experience because this video is chaotic with the family and cut scenes thanks
Does the condo issues affect your friendship with your broker?
same question. they were close with the broker :)
The broker only tells us what they’re told based on the marketing materials they receive. Maybe they truly believe in those materials, who knows. I actually met a few Megaworld brokers a few weeks ago, and it was surprising to find out they had never even visited other Megaworld developments, apparently, so they’re 'unaware' of the faults.
@@THEKITOFAMILY i am also a unit owner from Megaworld for almost 10years now btw. Not that it matter to you guys but you are right that there are cracks and its not the best if u compare it with like Ayala or DMCI. even the PMO is a big headache.
@ good to know friendship with her (broker) is still intact
yep megaworld has that reputation been hearing that alot
we were so shocked to hear so many other people going through similar disputes. this is why Im hoping everyone does their research first, facebook has a page called "Megaworld Pissed Buyers" this is where we first saw all of the complaints. when we realised we weren't the only ones, we realised its bigger than what we could have imagined
Beautiful place. What is that place?
Did your agent Cyrille help you as an after sale service regarding some problems in your unit? Accdg to recent reports, Theres an oversupply of condo sooo... but really, i was surprised when you decided to live in a condo when you have been looking for a house and lot before. BGC is overrated.
We didn’t realize the oversupply until we had to look into selling one of our condos. That’s when it really hit us. Another reason why the “increase” in property value doesn’t matter if no one is willing to buy. Plus, you’re up against Megaworld’s new developments with their enticing payment plans. The only thing that really protects you is the Mecada law if you’ve been paying for 2 years, but even then, you lose out on 50% of your money, even if you can prove the property was mis-sold or the quality doesn’t match the description.
That's the reason why even if how enticing those promising pictures or words from the brokers. I am not buying all of it. Coz I stayed in a condominium before I went here overseas for work. I experienced and learned the pros and cons of it. It's better to invest your money buying a piece of land and build your haven than to have a temporary haven that, later on, will turn out to be a nightmare.
I completely agree! After what we’ve gone through, I’ve learned not to trust all those enticing descriptions. MW described the development as luxury, with photos that are far from the truth. My biggest advice would be to actually view existing condos in the building and the surrounding area, walk around and see the quality for yourself. We too stayed in multiple condos by MW and that's how we realised that there's is an existing pattern of faults. Talking to past employees who can tell you the truth is also key,.There’s so much we’ve learned through this process, for sure! A house is probably a better option. When we moved here, that was our first choice, and we’re hoping that will be the next step for us very soon.
u guys happy living here in the philippines? or u wanna go back to uk?
The Philippines is still our home. Although Megaworld has been the reason we haven’t had the best living experience, we still love living here, Philippines is our home. Actually we've seen some amazing quality homes by two of our favourite developers, we know good quality exists here
Do u think that’s a Pomelo tree with fruit or that’s a miracle fruits look a like which can’t be eaten needs a process to take as healing fruit….
Same with condo i bought. Walls start to cracks and windows issue. I think its the weather 😢
And the cheap materials :(
Megaworld condo is a big no no. I had 2, i would know. Sold at a loss & bought Ayala Land Premier.
Mega World is a third-rate developer charging US prices. No surprise that the condos are largely empty. Look good for about a year and then degrade shockingly.
Love Kim and Iraya wearing same style play clothes. God bless!
Thank you so much! 😊
A TIME FOR A SERENITY AND BUY A HOUSE❤❤❤
oh no! my aunt bought a unit at their tagaytay project in twin Lakes!
ohh, our experience has been with their BGC and Mckinley projects
@@THEKITOFAMILYhere in the PH it is reaLLy better to buy a house and Lot or Lot then buiLd your own dream house..
@@ciegem7550 yes a house feels like the best option, thats the dream! hoping your tita has the best experience, we love tagaytay!
Looks amazing 😮whats the name of the campsite pleàse❤
i'd love to share, it's 3 Springs Mountain Park is a 16-hectare Nature Park and Camping Site in Tanay, Rizal
@THEKITOFAMILY thank you Kim and Tom 🫶❤️Merry Christmas to all ❤️🫶especially to those beautiful and handsome kiddos ❤️❤️❤️
you regret buying condo? I have one studio that I regret too how I wish to be rented but I dont believe that they will take care of my all fixtures appliances I am paying yearly around almost 60,000K even Im not staying there still I pay water and yearly I visited my condo then just sudden there is always to be fix like my aircon or either my bathroom water was stock my kitchen electric stove not working and every request to be fix you must pay the plumber the electrician etc so you cant save having a condo
more better to buy a house or built your own
I totally understand where you're coming from. There are definitely challenges with owning a condo, especially when you're not living in it full-time. The maintenance costs can really add up, in a space of two years there have been multiple faults some of which were caused by the building structural faults that caused issues into our unit. Have someone regularly check your unit as leaks are a common fault. A house does sound like a better long-term investment, it gives you more control, space, and often fewer unexpected costs. It’s definitely something we’re considering for the future as well!
It is better to buy land and build your own dream house rather than Condo❤❤❤
Ahhh it's the cost.. very few can afford a house and lot in the CBD vicinities you know? Condos are very much cheaper
The hassles of owning a condo; i think you everyone should do research whenever you're purchasing a condo or house anywhere in the world!
If there were this many complaints in the UK the developer would no longer be operating, so when we first bought our property we never expected this to be a common fault across multiple projects! but yes, question everything and do your research, is the best advice!
Correct! Ppl keep singling out condos...house also Carry they're own set of problems as well.
What happen to the subject of the title of your video.i thought it was something other than a picnic
having a condo is just a luxury, its far better to have a town house in a privte subdivision.
Rent the condo. Rent and find a nice condo. I hope everything will be ok. Ito ang issue sa atin kung minsan. Bakit kaya ganyan ang issue pag bunili ka ng bahay or condo.
If there were this many complaints in the UK the developer would no longer be operating, so when we first bought our property we never knew so many people would be experiencing the same issue with this developer across multiple projects. Taking a break muna from condos haha!
I never thought of living in "boxes" even in Manila and that company makes the worst "boxes".
Araya can talks now, big girl ! Building your own home is more satisfying bc you can do a lot at a prvt residence …
10:34 Wouldn't you do anything for your kids?!
🎵But I won't do that!🎵🤣🤣🤣
🤣 glad you heard it hahaha!
So, I guess you're no longer "friends" with your broker Cyril? You guys seemed very close to her before!
Shes the broker of juicy vlog too
it’s a learning experience, and we’ve moved forward with more awareness. We still value the connections we’ve made along the way.
love this family
and we love you!
Tagay tagay is a good and safe place
You’ve been scouting for more than a year 😂 . Is that the only content of your blog ?
we've lived in our home for more 2 years, where have you been babe? to be fair it did make you watch lol
yes condo is so expensive,it's same price as USA!😂,u can rent a house in province ,one 100$,when u don't like there,u can move easily😂
It's better to have a house and lot than a condo unit
If they can afford it... location location location...a gated exclusive subdividion house in the bgc or Ortigas or makati vicinity will set u back hundreds of millions minimum. Plus renovation costs
Shoutout to MEGAWORLD!!!! What can you say about this?
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Im not a fan of condo house much better the villa or build a house specifically with a big family space is more important for all esp when you have kids
visiting this place makes us happy seeing the kids with so much spac to be free.
So scary to purchase houses/apartments now in the Philippines very low quality😢tapos sobrang mahal😢😢😢
After everything that’s happened, we’ve learned to do a lot more research. There are two condos (by two completey different devlelopers) with better quality, but they come at a much higher price point, the price point of Megaworld just didn’t match the quality we experienced.
@@THEKITOFAMILYI’m sorry to hear about your experience. Maybe look into projects of Federal Land (The Seasons Residences). I purchased from them 2 years ago and so far no problems. Another developer but definitely more expensive is Shang Properties (Shang Salcedo Place, Shang Grand Tower). I don’t think they have any projects in BGC but only in Makati. Finally, Ayala Land. However focus only on their Alveo and Ayala Premier brands since Avida is pure trash. Please keep us updated. Good luck!
Stay away from condos. Buy a decent lot and build your own home. Use a competent architect who can give you a good cost estimate to build. You buy all the materials and only pay the architect on the workers labor.
However finding a good lot and the real owners and a real certificate of title, traceback, memorandum of encumbrances, legal & physical access, is going to take a long time and prepare for lots of traveling. 90% of what you see will be pure sh!t.
Condos you need HOA certifications and financial statements. None of this will be provided to you. Then inflated prices rolled into creative financing at shark interest rates.
Someday youll afford a big wide land in the countryside and the kids will have all the space to run and roam and colonize 😊
Thank you for the reminder, I truly believe that! I really appreciate your kind words, this is why I love seeing you here in the comments. Your positive vibes are truly infectious! 💖