Notepad Corner

A growing number of urban professionals and young families are foregoing the expense and drama of buying residential family homes in the suburbs in favor of condominium properties in Manila and other cities in the metro for convenience. This trend has greatly accelerated urbanization; thereby, shooting real estate prices upwards. What can you afford? Securing your finances to acquire a new condo unit is just the beginning. The terms of sale might place unexpected demands on your buying decision . Each developer will implement varied payment conditions that need to be negotiated; from the popular zero-down-payment-with-higher-interest methods, to the full-payment-before-settlement process. There are also rent-to-own schemes with large payment balloons at term. The availability of different payment options is intended to make it easy to sell condos, but have the effect of confusing the genuine buyer willing to close a deal. Giving careful consideration to the lifetime p...

A dog is a good companion, it is proven to be one of the best human stress reliever, but how about owning a dog a in high rise living? The answer is yes, it is possible to keep a dog or other pets even if you’re staying in a condominium as long as there is no “no-pet policy” enforced in the place. Some condominiums are strict in implementing the no-pet directive but there are those which allows one dog per unit rule and serve a designated place also in the building where pets can play. Therefore, if you plan to rent or buy a condo unit check out on their pet policy first for you to be able to keep your dog with you. The size of the dog and the space is not really a problem. A dog can easily adapt to condo living as long as you bring up and trained your dog properly. Poodle, English Bulldog, Dachshund, Chihuahua, Charles Spaniel, Shih Tzu, Pug among others are suggested good dog companions for condo living. Their typically good natured traits and intelligence make the...

High rise dwellings have limited space but it will not be a reason to hinder to live the life you want. Your hospitality doesn’t have to end once you move into a condominium.   You can still host a gathering in your unit. However, it is important to inform your neighbors and condo administrator days ahead about it so they won’t be surprised by the sudden onslaught of your guests. Make also a list of the names of your expected guest and submit it to the administrator so the guard on duty may confirm the visitors name on the list before they enter the premises to ensure safety for you and the other residents as well, as we are all aware of - thieves and other bad elements take advantage of sneaking in private residences especially when big gatherings are held in the premises. Talk to the condo administrator about the parking space options. Likewise you also have to talk to your guests and inform them of the restrictions and rules of the place you live in. For small...

Gone are the days where you can see many beautiful houses in the metropolis. As the city is increasingly congested with population and limited space, condominiums and townhouses emerge as a very attractive proposition in choosing an urban contemporary home. Only private subdivisions in town are now selling the traditional house and lot. If you want to purchase a reasonably priced conventional home, start scouting for it out of town. As observed, more big houses in the city are being converted to business establishments; mostly are turned   into a specialized bistro while others set up boutiques and bazaars. Most families these days find buying a high rise home practically wise due to the following reasons: Location and Proximity. It is much comfortable to live close to a key destination such as your children’s school, place of work or office , supermarket and hospitals.

The choice of a private residence matters on the kind of lifestyle a person or a family has. The daily routines, work proximity, and the way of life need to be considered in selecting the appropriate abode. Austin downtown condos cater to the needs of the young professionals who are always on the go and for small families alike who would like to take advantage of the complete features and services that a condominium endows with. Most condominiums are located in the heart of the city, thus accessibility to hospitals, department stores and supermarkets are just at reach in no time at all. Moreover condos in downtown Austin conforms with the Energy Green Building Program, built with environmentally friendly materials and resources, indoor air quality monitoring, water and energy conservation and more. As it is likely located in the central part of the city, you can enjoy panoramic views while sipping a morning coffee in the veranda of your unit. If you have visitors for an...