Home Buying Tips

May 1, 2014May 24, 2014

Best Family Tambayan in the Heart of San Juan

Considered the heart of metropolis, this heart shaped figure city is where Al-Khor Townhomes San Juan established its brand of townhouses with the concept of family togetherness. The idea of the entire family is what inspired the company to develop a place where the family can just hang out together, further strengthening the family ties.

A family get-together is always a satisfying event to be at. Al-Khor Townhomes San Juan is aware of this special event and acknowledges that you wanted to hang out with the most important people in your life. What best way to go about having this recollection other than having a comfortable place to rest before and after the gathering.

With that being said, let’s take a look at the best things-to-do in San Juan that you might need to add in your checklist.

ONE STOP SHOPPING SPREE

Want to get your spouse the best price of your shopping check list? Is your kid craving for the latest device on the market? The city is popular for its very own trendy “tiangge” or bargain mall; Greenhills Shopping Center is mall where you can find low prices for up-to-date electronic gizmos, stylish clothing lines and other useful merchandise.

The shopping center has an ‘indoor-outdoor’ theme that makes it one of the few places you can’t go without. Definitely the spot you are enticed to go to, Greenhills is just a few minutes away from where Al-Khor is located.

FOOD GALORE ALL OVER

Were you so busy lately that you’re not able to prepare something to eat? No fear. Grab your phone so you can grab a bite. The vicinity alone has several restaurants, bakeries or eatery you can call to have food delivered. May it be for breakfast, luncheon or dinner… you’ll never run out of options to share with your family.

Late hours at work and you just arrived home? No worries. Invite your family to go out as San Juan has the best Open-Till-Late food establishments. From restaurants, fast-foods, coffee shops and eatery stalls this city bears the best assortment of tasty delectable treats for all walkways of life. That’s not all! Most would also offer free WI-Fi!

SPRITUAL SERENITY

Would you wish to get your family closer to God? San Juan City is in proximity to diverse religious groups and spiritual fellowships. Both organized religious groups and fellowships have established themselves in the metropolis where some would own their own place of worship while others would have to employ a function room somewhere in their territory.

PUMP-UP YOUR ADRENALINE

Would you wish your kids to experience a healthier life style? Burn those calories and get a move on! Aside from the safe and secure neighborhood, there is a park as well near Pinaglabanan Shrine where you and your partner can either jog or Zumba your heart’s content. There are also several well known fitness centers around the district within the Greenhills vicinity with amenities that will surely inspire you to slim down.

I also wrote an article about WHY living in San Juan Townhouse is more practical for young couples.

RELAX… SEE A MOVIE

Is your youngest child begging you to catch the latest action pack adaptation of his favourite superhero? Go ahead and arrange a date for a movie night. Most are in-house theatres from huge shopping malls, there’s a full range of first rate movie houses that even the inner kid in you will definitely be craving for.

May it be as grand as a family gathering, a routine time where you can hang out with your family or a date to remember with your better half, you can find all the modern necessities that you and your family can enjoy. This city makes it an ideal place for you to spend those precious moments with your love ones. We at Al-Khor are making sure you’re in the center of all this occasions.

What other places and activities in San Juan is you so fond of? We would love to hear from you by leaving your comments below HOW San Juan city can be an ideal place in the metropolis for your household to spend those quality times with.

in Community, Family Posted by Al-Khor Townhomes

April 22, 2014May 24, 2014

Pros and Cons in Buying a Townhouse or Condominium

When looking for a dream house in Metro Manila, where there is a scarcity of available house and lot for sale, many are favouring to get either a condominium or townhouse. But what are the positive and negative sides of living in a townhouse or condominium?

Let’s define one from each other before we go ahead and go over the pros and cons of each of them.

A townhouse is simply a row of identical multi-level houses that shares their firewall with their neighboring unit but is built on its own land. While a condominium is a taller structure with several units sharing common walls and areas such as lobby and hallway, it is built on a common land owned by the developer.

Let’s now dissect some differences:

1. TURN YOURSELF INTO A LANDOWNER

If one of your unfinished missions in life is ownership of a land, then owning a townhouse is basically what you consider compared to a condominium, where this residential building is still owned by the company who developed it.

Funny, but it is true, a little piece of Earth comes for every purchase. It does sound like an advertisement from a fast food company offering toys for every specific meal, but that is what you get for buying a townhouse. You get to own the piece of land where your unit stands on. Isn’t that great?!

2. CHEAPER AND LARGER FLOOR AREA

Although the condominium might be a bit cheaper compared to buying a townhouse, you might as well check the bigger picture. It is true that with townhouse designs have compact layout that maximizes everything on its floor area. Considering that in mind, this basically meant you are getting your money’s worth since no area was left without a purpose. If you prefer a spacious home that includes auxiliary spaces then this is ideal for your family whereas a condominium floor space is not promising as what a townhouse can offer.

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3. GET YOUR OWN BRAND NEW CAR… GARAGE!

Ever consider counting parking tickets? Are you getting to be impatient with your neighbor blocking the driveway? Townhouses are providing a safe place for you to keep your prized ride. You get your very own parking spot from which this space is often under a guarded and secured gated area, eliminating the needs for paying parking fees. A condominium also has this amenity as they can offer it as an add-on since there is an additional premium for this feature.

4. ARE YOU MR.FIX IT?

The comparison between these two types of residence in the case of maintaining your unit is pretty much the same. Both have to pay some monthly dues to a Home Owners Association (HOA) for a townhouse and a Condominium Home Owners Association for maintaining the common areas of their own respective complex. You are entitled to care for the inner fixtures of your house while you’ll have to talk to the HOA regarding the external portions of your unit.

Why is this entry in the Pros and Cons Section? Well, of course you have to figure out how big these associations are. As a townhouse would have fewer units compared to a condominium, the association would be composed of a fewer number of home owners. That implies if you have plead your case to anyone then it is easier to talk to a smaller group as to making your case in a large society.

5. SHARE-A-WALL

Given that it’s just opposite your wall, a townhouse would have another neighboring unit on either side where both of you shares the same party wall. A condominium unit on the other hand has all of its sides just adjacent to another unit, besides of course that your ceiling is someone else’s floor and your floor is someone else’s ceiling.

If you wouldn’t mind sharing a wall or two, then a townhouse is perfect for you unless you want to share all sides of your unit along with your floor and ceiling, then you can go with a condo where you can also share a lobby, hallway, elevator and every common available area.

6. HOME AMBIENCE

Insomuch as comparing a townhouse and a condominium, there will be one evident difference between the two residential structures. There is this comfortable environment in a townhouse nurtures it sustains a living room design for small houses compared to the apartment or rental style atmosphere in a condominium.

On the debate between a townhouse and a condominium… have you ever asked yourself which one is better?

The obvious answer would depend on your preference as this contest is determined on the emotions of the buyer.

So have you reflected which one would be best for you? Will that be a real home or would it be a glorified high rise apartment? We’d love to hear which one is perfect for you.

in Financial Posted by Al-Khor Townhomes

April 22, 2014May 15, 2014

CASE STUDY: Why living in San Juan Townhouse is More Practical for Young Couples?

You’ve always dreamt about getting your very own dream house. This is what a young couple has been pondering before they walk the aisle. Would it be a luxury house or a practical modern townhouse? Al-Khor Townhomes San Juan, a family oriented company; recognizes your dream which is why we are making it more practical for a young couple to start their family with our developed luxurious townhomes.

Understanding this new era, where young professional couples are engaged in the corporate industry, a townhouse is the most ideal place to live in. Not having much time to spare, we came up with a more accessible way of luxurious living in an urban setting. Getting your chance in the fast paced industry certainly seems to be increasing and we wouldn’t want you to be far from those opportunities.

We have lined up practical reasons what a young couple can account for when buying a house.

PRACTICALLY IN THE CENTER

It may or may not be in the same city as where your workplace is located but our San Juan Townhouse is strategically placed where you are able to access a transport to the nearby cities that you need to be. Young professionals, emerging entrepreneurs and young families that are starting out are most likely still materializing their young careers juggling between their work and their family.

By practically be in proximity to where you wanted to be, we can help you cut off your travel time. Whereas you can use that save time for productive matter such as family affairs, recreational stuff or social events.

ALL IN A DAY’S WORK

Many young professionals are as busy as ant, going onwards with a gruelling day of hard work to accumulate enough to not only make ends meet, but to also set aside some specially for the rainy day (not literally a raining day of course). Some would even venture with an additional income on the side.

You might say that working hard is typical or normal in your everyday routine, but the day should not end without you any rewards. Enough of the exhausting details of your weary day and we might as well take a glimpse forward to what’s in store for you after your work is done.

What a better way to end that busy day other than to coming home so you can relax in your extravagantly designed dream home. After that mind stressing and backbreaking work, it’s soothing to think that both of you are in your very own sumptuous dream house, such as what Al-Khor Townhomes San Juan has to offer.

DOES NOT FELL LIKE RENTING

Even if the condominium market is very strong right now, young couple still felt the need of coming home to a delightful environment such as what a townhouse can present. Some might say that a condominium is basically an enormous apartment which is cheaper than the fee you shell out from a hotel on a daily basis. It is a matter of fact, true.

It is not only the mere fact that the surroundings of our townhouse in San Juan have this comfortable atmosphere; it also allows you to feel the tranquillity of not being compounded with the idea of renting out a place in a glorified apartment. There is this sense of ownership that helps the young couple’s self-esteem.

ALL LIES TO BUDGET

Many would say that their product is better than the other, this might be true in some cases, but you would hear the competition say exactly the same thing. We will not justify our case with the same shallow statements. Since we can proudly say that the quality can speak for itself.

Practically all lies down to the budget. It is important that a young couple can save as much as they can since they are just starting out. There are several things to know before buying a house, and one of them is weighing the cost of the property versus the quality and features you can get out of it.

The quality of our townhouse in San Juan is over what was expected of it, taking into account the amount of its inexpensive premium. With the cost of getting not only the architect and an interior designer that worked together in making this project worthwhile, you can also consider the amenities we have in-store for you.

A pond by pound features is also discussed in my other post: Townhouse in San Juan Features.

It is important for a young couple that there is peace on both sides of the relationship.

It‘s rare to see a townhouse for sale in metro manila with such a reasonable price, bearing in mind that it has this much amenities and superior craftsmanship in features. This makes our prized townhouse project a perfect setting for a young couple that is basically starting their lives together.

We’d be glad to hear from you some more practical reasons why living in a townhouse is practical for you.

in Community, Family Posted by Al-Khor Townhomes

High Townhouse Location is a MUST after Ondoy

April 22, 2014May 24, 2014

Why Living in High Location Townhouse a MUST After Typhoon Ondoy & Yolanda

What to consider when buying a house after the learning the effects of typhoon Ondoy or Yolanda? Philippines is a country that is no stranger to typhoons and it’s after effects. A prominent example was the typhoon Ondoy (which is internationally known as Ketsana) and Typhoon Yolanda (also known as Typhoon Haiyan) were considered as the second most devastating tropical cyclone in 2009. Below are some of the after effects we were able categorize.

1. TRAGEDY UNFOLDS ON YOUR DREAM HOUSE

Thousands have lost their homes. Most property investments were destroyed during that calamity. The after effects are truly alarming since affected cities we were left with high flood waters for days. Those are times that there were no rays of sunlight as you witness things you bought either submerged or floating from high waters.

2. EFFECTS ON YOUR PROPERTY INVESTMENTS

Home insurance is not exactly something that Filipinos are much inclined to. Property investment drops its value and some would either be unusable or would need heavy maintenance. There are several situations that they were not able to bounce back as quickly as possible as the flood water did not only wreck allot of properties but also ruin the business industry. Reservoirs were not properly drained which allowed rapid water storage all over Metro Manila.

3. HEALTH TREAT AROUND US

As a result, people are at risk enduring the unsanitary circumstances of exposure to the unhealthy environment with the dirty flood waters all around. Aside from saving endangered lives that are either drowning or trapped, on-going effort for months was done by agencies such as Red Cross and the Philippine Aid Society as they responded by providing disaster relief items and medical services.

4. SHORTAGE OF OPTIONS IN LOW LEVEL AREAS

Some would have no choice but to linger in high levels of water just to buy some of their daily commodities. Scarcity of getting nourishments such as drinking water and consumable items are hard to get to as it’s hard to move from one place to another. For sure you won’t be able to call for any delivery service.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE AFTER EFFECTS OF TYPHOONS?

Triggered by the alarming situation we wanted to assure that some of this difficult and unpleasant situation will be avoided. We can’t stop the rain. We can’t guarantee that it will not flood in the metropolis. We do not have a magic wand or a genie in the bottle that we can just wish the calamity to stop.
The government and several private sectors have been all out trying to accumulate funds that they may allocate for them to set up the necessary arrangement to solve the situation. However, we can make a lasting impact by making sure that you will never have to either drift or stroll in the high and unpleasant flood anymore.

Thus the so called “bayanihan” was reborn in the modern times.

Al-Khor Townhomes San Juan is of course mindful of this tragic event which is why we are acting on this matter in our very own way of helping out. Doing our part, we are making sure that the property we are introducing is free from such worries. For a first time home buyer, we were able to evaluate things to consider when buying a house.

1. Height Is Might: Our Company has developed a townhouse in San Juan. Townhouse for sale! Assured to be flood free not because we built these townhouses as a multi level unit, but because the venue itself is located on great place. You don’t even have to worry about drainage. Our projects were built on a much higher ground compared to the surrounding areas. The road towards the site set on a rising slope from the main roads nearby. There were no instances of flood water accumulating on this side of the municipality.

2. Prevention is Better Than Cure: We knew that it’s better to avoid sickness and illness rather than trying to recover from it. For the same reason, we at Al-Khor have considered the nearby hospitals around our vicinity. We foresee your needs for emergency which is why we tried to look around areas which will have this accessibility.

3. We’ve Built A Foundation: This canny and elegant project was also raised on an adobe structured ground which is extremely durable. The ground is so sturdy that the developers of this townhouse were delayed just so that they can dig through solid adobe ground. Knowing this makes the vicinity by far an ideal construction site for this affordable house.

4. Don’t Loiter Around: Our Company was able to figure that you would need easy access to your daily commodities. Having high waters all over the metropolis is going to be hard to move around. Analyzing this, we placed our vicinity in the core of a community with available consumable and necessary items that you don’t have to linger around looking for something you would need.

What to consider when buying a house? What to look for when buying a house?
We’ll appreciate your thoughts by leaving your comments below about some further things we can consider so that none of us we’ll be trapped in these situations ever again.

in Community, Security Posted by Al-Khor Townhomes