Did we find the ideal 🇵🇭 Philippines condo in Uptown BGC?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 มี.ค. 2024
- If you're interested in these Uptown BGC condo developments, you can contact Ciryl for more information:
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Condo buying tips … get 2 parking spaces with the condo. You can actually rent out the parking space or sell it. For investment, maybe 1 bd room unit might be better than a 3 bd room unit. For other costs - Check the association fee, they charge for the parking spaces and common area outside your unit so it might be as high as P10k monthly. Water charge might be higher since they charge you commercial rates over residential rates ~ 4k a month. Electricity ~ 10-15k a month. Property tax - yearly I pay about 25k to Taguig. Good luck in your condo hunt.
Thanks for the tips! 👍🏻
My day off, and a new episode! Day is going well :)
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Making it Happen and Juicy Vlog are having a hard time selling their condos. Beware! If you really need to buy, there are lots of 5 to 10 year old condos that are half or more than half the price that new condos are selling for. Just have it renovated by a license architect or interior designer.
Good to know. Thanks
Very true. They are begging people to “rent to buy”.
It was also Cyril who sold their condos 😂
yea.. she is only good at selling pre-selling units by developer but not the units that are being sold by unit owners themselves!
Truth! They fell for the easy installment payment scheme offered by Megaworld but they didnt do the math except for the fact that they can afford the monthly amortization. they failed to research the resale value and comparables of the units within their own buildings for their potential competition when the time comes they wanna sell. in short, like most buyers falling for the easy installment plans, they didnt do the accurate and complete math!
I'm a new subscriber and I've been binge watching all your vlogs. I like how you present your vlogs. It's like watching a reality tv show.
Uptown BGC is in fact in BGC. I would be cautious on the north side of the building. That’s the side next to their next project “Uptown Modern”.
It looks like the living room windows in our unit face northwest.
And Im so glad that they sold the 40%, don’t need Vloging in UA
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Nice and informative content and yes your viewers benefited with all the ideas you are presenting
Highly recommended close to future Subway. My condo overlooks Makati skyscrapers across Mitsukoshi Mall...super like it.No regret.
I currently live in One Uptown. Best place, love the view and waking up witnessing the sunrise 😍 wish we could be neighbors soon! Also, One Uptown guards and receptionists are soooo nice!
Oh wow I think I’m interested to buy one and sell it later. I like what the realtor said.
We appreciate your vlog. It allows other people who wish to buy a condo to view their possibilities and what they should consider. Have a good one.
Great 🤩 we’re happy to help!
Great episode. Great location.
Thanks! 🤗
Wow that looks so awesome, have a good day guys
Thank you! You too! 😊
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wow megaworld one of the best developer.
omg 5000 more and you'll get to 100K!!! woohoo!
Cyril is sooo famous, hehe. This is the 4th (or maybe 5th?) youtube channel i've seen her in. 😁
A simple tip in buying a condo unit is to always ask if they’re offering parking spaces, with or separate from the unit itself.
Ahh thanks 👍🏻
We will have one space and don’t anticipate getting a car. Maybe just visitor parking for relatives
Be careful there are hidden charges as well
Awww she’s really a sweet gem ❤
The best 💯
I’m a new subscriber from CA USA ! I & i marathoning your vlogs lol 😝 love your channel showcasing the beauty of Philippines & the people
I miss BGC & Palawan and Bicol . You’re an amazing family . Your kids are adorable and love to vlog as well 🎉❤
Glad u made Philippines as your second home and no doubt you will love ❤️ it there . I’m planning to visit in July hoping to meet u guys ❤TC
And yes here in SoCal esp prices of houses and food
everything is ridiculously high and economy not as good 👍
BGC is a sure bet, but I doubt that the subway would really make a difference for the actual residents. In the Philippibes, those who can afford 20M+ homes don't usually take public transpo - a hard lesson I learned. In fact, most upscale residential development try to stay away from mass transit stations to keep the ordinary crowd away and to exude exclusivity. Also, by the time the subway is built, there will be a new Manila International Airport in Bulacan
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Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 🤩🫶🤗
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Love the review condo ❤
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Its really nice to walk around BGC. Its exercise at the same time
It is! 💯 and we love it.
I did that every day on my last visit
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Check out Rockwell Center in Makati especially at night. Whole different level. At the center of it is their Power Plant Mall. And different condo developments sprouting out. Though a smaller district, its more exclusive than bgc
Yes, they should def. see it. I think they might like it more than BGC.
Another plus of the Uptown Mall area is, that the ISM International School Manila, as well as the BSM British School Manila and the Japanese School, are all just on the other side of the road. They all are top notch schools with great teachers.
Even it is not so interesting for you guys, as you do homeschooling and are not at one place constantly - for other people who are there most of the year, and want their kids to have a more traditional school experience, this is an absolute plus, as they dont even have to worry how they get to school and back :)
Maybe you guys could do a tour at the ISM? Even though your kids do homeschooling, because for a lot of viewers this could be interesting and make the step of moving to the Philippines easier, if they have kids..
(PS: Regarding other schools, depending on nationalit: Korean International School is near Venice Mall, also in the area. Only exception is the German/European International School, as it is in Paranque, for those who might wonder..)
Uptown resident here, Uptown is in BGC :)
Cyril is like the go to person for condos in bgc. But be careful cuz we dont know if she will assist u in selling the condos too. As others have said, juicy n making it happen r still selling their condos.
It seems like it would be hard to sell right now with so many new developments and options for buyers.
the resale market is a different ball game. youll only realize its not easy to exit your condo investment once you start to resell your unit as there are hundreds or even thousand other units in your buillding selling their units.
Why buy condo unit then sell after a year with hight profits😅
@@aroque867 its flipping it for high profit.
It’s a good investment! You can rent it out too. 👍 Good luck! 🍀
Thanks 😊
I like charming Cyril. Units look nice. But beware of Megaworld condos. There are many disgruntled customers due to horrible leaking ceiling experiences.
Oh really? We’ll have to look into that.
@@livethephilippines Look into the top developers in the PH.. There's Megaworld, Ayala Land, FBDC, Federal Land, SMDC, etc.. All have low/mid to high-end developments, but some like Ayala Land, their mid is already high end for Megaworld (in some cases). Please do some research because it's not always the properties. You also have to get the right developers.
It cost half as much as similar unit in Los Angeles, but is newer, much nicer, and better located. And HOA fee will be about 15-20% of those in LA. One difference is that in US, one can put as litlle as 10-15% down, with a 30 yrs mortagage at 6-7% interest. In short, a monthly payment that's equal to monthly rent
Good to see Cyril on TH-cam land again. She should start her channel. Been getting her email updates on Megaworld properties.
Awesome! She is so sweet and great to work with 🤗
She is! @@livethephilippines
Cyril does have a TH-cam channel. It’s called “Condo Tour”.
Oh great! Thank you much. Just subscribed to her. Subscribed to you as well. Salamat. @@MakatiMazz
your daughter has her own world very funny. doing crazy things in the background
I like UPTOWN because I feel the serenity of the place. It has a lot of open spaces and offer a little bit of greenery where you can feel a bit of the nature and my dog loves it there too smelling the grass and all. Parking business is really good for that place as my aunti has a unit in Forbes Town and the cost of 1 parking lot is 70k a month - not included when they've purchased the unit. So it's better to secure a parking and have it rented out for a lower price and that'll give you a stable income every month.
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Awesome 🤩 thanks for being here!!
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BUY AND SELL LATER SOUNDS GOOD TO ME! I BUILT OUR HOUSE THERE IN CDO FOR 60K US. BROOKLYN HAS SO MUCH ENERGY LIKE ME LOL! LOVE THE PHILIPPINES!!!!
Hello! Perhaps you would also want to check Arcovia City, also a Megaworld development near BGC via C5 road. Same way to Bridgetowne but you'll come across it first from BGC. - from the guy who said Hi in One Boni mall 😁
That’s the first we’ve heard of it. Thanks! Hi 👋
You should try to inquire to SMDC condos and DMCI condos that’s the one of famous condo here in the philippines
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I would love to show you The Seasons Residence, just above the Mitsukoshi mall. It has a Japanese concept from the building construction to the interior.
We can’t wait to look at those 🤩
@livethephilippines it's a pleasure to give you a tour. Just say the date and time!
Wow one of the subway station is there near uptown, mitsokoshi & others
It’s going to be so convenient! Especially getting to and from the airport.
Amazing Manila ❤
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14:17 Brooklynn's getting impatient .. 😁
She was so rambunctious that day!!
Great episode! Since Colt loves Mitsukoshi Mall so much, why don't you check out The Seasons Residences?
Better option than Megaworld
Love your videos! Would you mind covering Laya by Shang Properties and Portico by Alveo Land as well? They’re near Estancia which is outside of BGC, but still quite close by.
Well look into them 😊
Cyril yay, knowed by Making it Happen , Juicy Vlog and Kito Family. Hope you guys meet up soon.❤
She’s the best! 🤩💯
Nope she's not. Look at Juicy and Make it Happen Vlog condo, not resalable becoz its Megaworld and she sold them Units in McKinley and its not BGC actually. If she's the best she could have advised a better investments... she just want to make a sale. Look for Ayala projects it has different market and resale is much much attractive to buyers.
Everybody loves Uptown mall area
It’s such great spot. So much to do there.
time 20:39 Colt is putting a leaf on Brooklyn's head. He is pushing his luck. I hope is health ins. is paid up.
lol. 😆 they were full on siblings that day
There is a heat wave recently hope you wear sunscreen or use umbrella
Hi colt from here san antonio zambales. Colt nice vlogger and you all nice
Thanks for watching! Have you seen Colt's channel? youtube.com/@coltinthewild
@@livethephilippines not yet sir
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Us pilipinos love your vlogs
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Please do a tour about Baguio City
and watch out for the building of the subway station there in BGC guys,it's comin very soon guys?it;s already in progress in some part of quezon city...
We are so excited about the subway! It will be right across the street from that building site.
@@livethephilippinesYes, it’s the Kalayaan Station, the subway station north of BGC.
They should give you month stay in megaworld for promoting their new Condominium
We would take them up on that 🤗
We like the Uptown area as well. If your son likes Mitsukoshi, how about looking into The Seasons? They're right above Mitsukoshi. Would be very interested what you think of Federal Land's developments. They also have newly built towers on the other side, just across Mitsukoshi. Good luck!
We can’t wait to look at the seasons. We’ll head there when we’re back in BGC.
@@livethephilippines that's great, can't wait to see that video. Enjoy your trip!
Brooklyn, always hilarious!
She was on something special that day 😆
My suggestion and if they allow it, place you in a Call List of owners reneged on their contracts or had a change of heart and wants someone else to takeover. Have them contact you in a year or two when you're ready to actually move.
Actually you can lease a land for 25yrs and extendable for another 25yrs. A good more time to think about owning and with leases you can actually take the property as if its your own. And probably in a few years you might just be able to own the property in a few years by law.
Try to take a look at pre selling Aurelia Residences along the 5th Ave BGC .. just across the Forbes Park village
But I were you … consider buying a 2nd owner condo in Arya Residences or The Suites
We looked at Arelia. Gorgeous units but very pricy. We have an episode there 😊
I would do Ayala Alveo, Ayala Premiere, Seasons Mitsukoshi for your planned future rental, resell. Thank me later..
THIS!
Their price - did not say what floor that would be on, don't forget the monthly dues. Not sure what taxes would be in such
a up scale area. For me, the buildings are way too tall. Good luck in the home search.
I agree about the height. I don’t like being in high floors.
Uptown is amazing and the price is wonderful actually. too bad they were 40% booked already for you guys. Hopefully the uptown modern will be on time for you guys.
Unfortunately the Modern is too far out.
As an Architect i love scale model
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Did you guys check the Mitsokushi condos , The Seasons in Uptown. They are earthquake proof.
Not yet but we will!
We actually are in contract with a unit at Uptown Modern. Maybe we'll be neighbors.
Ah, that would be cool!
Please ask away from me also in regards to Megaworld☺️
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Getting so close!
how's the sturcture of the building? is it earthquake proof?
One option to obtain permanent resident visa which allows purchase of real estate up to 1,000 sqm limit
Megaworld doesn’t maintain their buildings. Look at those condos around Venice in McKinley.
Uptown condos get so busy coz they allow AirBnb especially One and Two Uptown. It’s so stressful seeing a lot of outsiders at the lobby. Slow elevator.
BGC is really the best Smart City here in the Philippines.
But do you know that there's a CBD near BGC that's 10 minutes drive away, which the price of the condo property is more reasonable?
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You have to check the resale market prices, then youll have an idea if youll really net an income from buying and selling or youll actually lose money because other units similar to yours are selling for a lower price vs what you paid for because they purchased earlier than you.
plus you will find so many resale units that have been in the market for several years already with no takers. so many supplies of condos for sales but buyers arent that many even if Bgc is the place to be. theres just too many listings for sale from both the resale and preselling inventory.
Funny thing is, most Filipinos rather keep their condos in the market for years rather than sell at a lower price. And some would also choose to keep their units vacant for months orw years rather than rent out at a lower price. That, unfortunately, result in a stalemate with so many condos lying empty
Try the Megaworld Build in Pasig... it has the train to Clark and Manila... and will be ready by 2028 approx... perfect hub for island hopping....
Thanks for the tip!
megaworld has many issues you can search it up
I bet the "foreigners" who gobbled up the bulk of the 40% are mainland Chinese investors/speculators. I've known one that bought 80 units in one go, from another development. Funds are pooled from several other smaller investors
No bet needed, it actually is. But many of them are selling their properties because government is clamping down on POGOs and because of WPS issue so prices are seen to moderately decrease.
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Question how far away from where you are staying is the Little Venice Canal Mall ? it looks incredible looks like you are in Italy in hence saying this so love your videos Hugs to all Evie from Melbourne xoxo
It’s about a 10 min drive. Not far at all.
Subdivision is better to buy property in the Philippines. You have a lovely house and garden
Big homes are great but we also love living in a city.
Buying a house is living with chickens, dogs and karaoke.
I’m just lucky I bought the condo in bgc uptown parksuites way back 2012 pre selling, still dirt no building at all. I got it 12 M for 2-1/2 bed room . When I bought it my husband doesn’t know because for sure he will say no 🥶Now the price is 27 M 🤗 he just found out when he received the payment receipts from Megaworld 😂🤨
Oh man, that’s a great investment!
@@livethephilippines thank you 😊🙏 yes there is condo on top of mitsokoshi mall
So what's the point of going through it all if the foreigner cap has been reached ?
Because she wanted to show us the Modern building but I think the completion date is too far out for us.
Hello guys! I love your condo shopping, but I would consider buying a house and lot in Tagaytay worth Php 10,000-20,000 than buying an expensive condo unit along BGC area. Tagaytay is not that far in Manila, they have also lots of great restaurants and malls there and nice climate as well.
😂 brooklyn making fun of mom❤ . Mom: she's a gem 😂
That sucks I didn’t know they also do 40% limit for foreigners. It means 40 foreigners already bought it
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Just a question about Foreigner's can own 100% of the condo?
There is a more favorable property investment market in the United States. A condo purchase in the Philippines may be a good investment if you live in it long-term or use it as a long-term rental. The more expensive the unit is, the more difficult it will become to rent it out. A condo purchase for resale is risky. The market is flooded with condo sales and is oversaturated.
If you can somehow apply for dual citizenship you’re allowed to buy a land or a house.
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why not purchase a villa out of the BGC ☺️
Brooklyn eating Skyflakes crackers was surprising how cute😆
or....... you can ask your viewer foreigner who bought from this unit ,to sell to you thier unit😉also i dont know why foreigners dont know they can buy 100% ownership condos
What Condos are Facing Manila bay and proximity to Mall of Asia
My husband and I considered buying unit in BGC but we changed our mind because aside from HOA you have to pay location fee monthly. Not only that, the guy that was selling us the unit didn't even mentioned it until I said something.
Typical lack of disclosure, and sometimes some agents outright being untruthful, while developer "fine prints" in contract disavow any claims by their agents. And that's shown to buyers only after taking a substantial deposit or downpayment. Housing regulatory board is almost useless w/ regards to consumer protection
Can you buy land through a business? Most of the foreigners that that own land is purchased through their business from what I've heard.
We have been hearing that too. Something we are thinking about but that would probably be on a beach or different island.
Selling condos in PH is difficult once you bought it. It is generally difficult to sell a used a property in that price range. Most foreigners & rich Filipinos would want to buy a new one & general population can't afford it. It's not like in Europe or US. I suggest you buy something for investment rather than a place to stay.
I imagine it’s hard to sell right now because there are so many options in the market.
@@livethephilippinesabsolutely
Uptown is still BGC
I would be very cautious with Megaworld developments. They have a history of overhyping their projects during preselling then underdelivering years after. Do your own research and due diligence with every developer before deciding on purchasing so you can manage your own expectations.
Good to know. Thanks.
Wait for someone who back down to their contract
PLEASE GO TO VENICE CANAL MCKINLEY HILLS
We have been there. It’s a great area but we’re feeling really set on BGC