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5 Tips on Buying a Townhouse in Manila

Are you looking to buy a townhouse to call home in Manila? If so, and if you feel overwhelmed during the house-hunting process, you are not alone. The beautiful city of Manila, and, in particular, San Juan City, has many amazing properties from which to choose, and it’s helpful to have a guide to help you find the property that best suits you.

That’s why we’ve put together these five must-read tips for buying a townhouse in Manila. A townhouse is a great option as it is spacious with two or three stories and usually less expensive than a single family home.

 

Get a Reputable Sales Agent

It is advisable to have a quality sales agent to help you with your search for buying the townhouse of your dreams. This sales professional understands the housing market and can find you the properties for sale within your budget and that meet your criteria, including the number of bedrooms you envision. The agent can also provide you with vital information about a property, fully understands Philippine laws and can help you get a mortgage loan you want.

 

Search for Community Accessibilities

When you are looking at a townhouse for sale in San Juan or within another part of Manila, check for the local community accessibilities. For example, is there are place nearby to buy groceries easily? Is there a bank, church or mall close by that meets your expectations? Also examine the transportation routes in the area to ensure you could easily get around there if you purchase the property, or that your children can visit you easily there.

 

Visit a Townhouse at Different Times

Another tip for buying a townhouse in Manila is to visit the prospective location during different times of the day. What you want to see is whether the neighborhood is noisy at certain times of the day and how much traffic the street gets during the day versus at night. Then you can decide whether what you see or hear is going to be something you can get used to every day.

 

Research Values in the Area

Research what the average townhouse in San Juan or another city in Manila typically sells for. While you may not have the expense of children living with you, what you do need to consider is whether you can comfortably afford the average property price in the area. As well, ensure that you don’t get overcharged during buyer negotiations by being knowledgeable about reasonable prices in the neighborhood; a sales agent can help you determine these values easily.

 

Leave Room for Taxes

When negotiating a deal on the townhouse of your dreams in Manila, don’t forget to leave room in your budget for paying taxes. Buying real estate comes with the assumption that you will pay for the documentary stamp tax, transfer tax and registration fee (with the seller paying other fees). This is a standard procedure in the Philippines, although you may be able to negotiate with the seller for a slight alteration on the pricing structure. Make sure you keep these taxes in mind during the buying process so that you stay within your budget. That way you won’t buy yourself into debt, which only takes away from the excitement of owning a new property.

There are many great areas for shopping and dining in Manila, which makes it an ideal place to buy a townhouse.

 

Follow the five tips above to get the best experience buying a townhouse in San Juan or another local city so that you can truly enjoy the experience of living in the culturally-rich, beautiful location.

Make the most of your retirement, time without the kids or the joys of treating yourself to a property that you have always dreamed of obtaining – you deserve it, and an affordable one is close by, within reach, in Manila!

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OPEN HOUSE: Townhouse for Sale in San Juan City: Al-Khor’s Phase 1 (San Luis)

Al-Khor Townhomes San Juan has vastly sold out all its available Phase 1 townhouse units and is currently completing the second phase of the series by September 2014. In light of this success, we are currently on the drawing board completing the designs for the third phase of our modern cluster of townhouse designs.

Defining our brand of “Townhouse in San Juan“, we are getting to a mark in the diligence as a blossoming company that develops modern townhouses. Once finished, the three part townhouse series, which is settled in the same residential area will total our crafted homes to 44 in the heart of San Juan.

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Video with Photo Gallery of Townhouse for sale, San Juan City

Ongoing construction of our second phase is just adjacent to where we sold out the first phase of our project here in San Juan city. With the companies endeavour to provide a family based homely community, Al-Khor Townhomes San Juan will launch the second serving of the much awaited Phase 2 project model house unit by June 2014 and the rest of the units completely finished and ready for occupancy by September 2014.

Unique Modern Style Townhouse

Al-Khor Townhomes Phase 2 Exterior Perspective right side view
Al-Khor Townhomes San Juan Podium Phase 2

 

This unique modern style townhouse is considered to be an improved modified project compared to the first, as it has more features exemplary amenities, outstanding architectural structure and admirable interior designs aside from the eco-friendly theme. Truly a class of its own; the second phase of the project is a valuable property investment that will satisfy your desire for comfort.

Our townhouse presents a more extensive array of features, starts with its multi-level townhouse unit with:

  • – 3 bedrooms
  • – car garage
  • – maid’s quarter
  • – utility area
  • – service deck
  • – matching park like podium
  • – viewing deck
  • – gated security with surveillance camera

Not to mention we added a ramp specifically for disabled homeowners and for heavy lifting furniture at the rear side of the building.

Affordable Homes

Affordable homes with such character and proximity is a needle in a haystack in an urban scene, yet we made everything possible. Even your most distinguish discriminating preference will be pleased with our house design ideas which we all sums up together to create this dream home.

The demand for a residential area is high in this district since it is strategically located in proximity to your daily necessities. Find yourself in the belly of the dragon which is regarded to be the best place to reside for good luck and more success according to Chinese fung shui. It is also regarded as the heart where nearby establishment for educational, spiritual, business, wellness and leisure is just within your reach.

A sure-fire hit to call the attention of all family oriented couples as it is perfect for a young family. Proving it to be an ideal home, our project is not entirely an eye catcher for its elegance but also for the irresistible price we offer. We surely over did ourselves by building a set of luxury house to comfy affordable homes.

Available for Pre-Selling

Al-Khor Townhomes San Juan is offering a handsome discount to those who will avail during the pre-selling period. Come and visit us and we will make sure your participation will be a worthwhile experience.

For all interested home buyer, townhouse for sale San Juan City.
Please contact us at:
Al-Khor Dynamic Builders
201 General San Luis St. San Juan City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone: (02) 343 8027 / (0922) 813 4881
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Why Al-Khor Townhomes choose to develop only in San Juan

Aside from the rich historic value this city acquires, the city is full of promise which is why Al-Khor Townhomes chose to develop only in San Juan.

Being a local resident of the municipality since childhood, Al-Khor Townhomes San Juan owners chose to institute their brand of townhouses in the city of San Juan. After all considerations were weighed; every practical reason was valued, the company came to a decision to officially make the municipality their companies nesting ground for developing their brand of townhouse.

Al-Khor hand pick San Juan as a location for their townhouses and below are some key points that supports their decision.

GOVERNANCE IS A MUST

Anti-crime-in-San-Juan-City
Throughout the years, the city has enormously enhanced its stature where merit should be given to the local government’s continuing effort. Campaigns were launched addressing issues relating to its local economy and social standpoint. Anti-crime reinforced laws were also given special attention to make the district a safer place for residents.

It is true; business and establishments have already blossomed in this part of the metropolis; however, valuing the progress of the city they understand that it is a more suitable and safer place to live in. These are the reasons why the developer chose to establish their mark in the city.

PROXIMITY IS A PREREQUISITE

Prime Establishment in San Juan City
Everyone wants to be in the center of something. For this reason, this family oriented company decided to build their foundation in San Juan. The city is geographically small; considered as the heart of the city, the place is in the center of the metropolis. The developer acquired a strategic location which is in direct proximity to prime establishments and places that matter the most to your daily life.

Government buildings and private sectors are just a few minutes away. There are nearby hospitals in case of health issues and emergency, schools for your educational enrichment. There are also shopping malls and supermarkets you can go to for your daily routine needs. The site is basically in the core of the metropolitan area.

TRAVEL ACCESSIBILITY

Travel Accessibility
Transportation is superb, there are several options for you to get around. There are numerous jeepney routes that operate throughout the city and there are also other shorter route destinations. The place also has a bus route going to Quiapo heading towards Cainta and Taytay that passes through main roads every day.

There are tricycles that can take you to almost any part of the district aside from the taxi cabs which do the same thing but on a wider scope of destination. Giving you an advantage; there is a distinct light rail service in the metro manila is also accessible. Cutting a few minutes of your travel.

PROMISE OF PROGRESS

Promise of progress in San Juan City
The guarantee of advancement is remarkable in the city. Considered a historic city from the early years of the revolution, San Juan City has revolutionized itself, particularly in terms of cultural significance, tourism potentials, social prominence, and economic progress.

The company owners themselves observe the evolution of the flourishing municipality. Being a resident of the city themselves for a number of years; they witness the rise of mid-rise to high rise structures that provide industry to the citizens of the city. Many companies choose to establish their business in the city, making any development in the district to be very competitive.

SAFE HAVEN

san juan as low crime city
This city has its historical value. It is known that a revolution was ignited in this historical place during the Spanish regime. The municipality became a place of refuge and security from that point on. The city might not be in the top 10 safest cities to live in, considering the top 10 cities in this list are mostly in the provincial sectors; San Juan city is still one of the safety places to live in the busy metropolis. Knowing that the city has a remarkably low crime rate percentage compared to other urban municipality; we are pleased to say that the site itself is in a neighbourhood which is close to a police precinct and a nearby Barangay.

AL-KHOR’S CONTRIBUTION TO ADVANCEMENT

Decorating quality brand townhouses at a reasonable price may not resemble much of an impact on the district; Al-Khor Townhomes San Juan was developed for the sole purpose of helping out Filipinos get better stylish homes in the most economical way. Thus we present a luxurious modern townhouse design that will be marked as the company’s contribution to the progress of the urban district.

In return Al-Khor would like to make sure that their homeowners will also experience the affluent lifestyle of what this city brought them.

San Juan City is the hometown for our developed townhouses for now; these are just some reasons why the company owners prefer to exclusively develop in this municipality. You might want to share your thoughts why would you also feel that San Juan is a perfect city for our townhouses. Maybe you have also some thoughts about this topic you’d like us to consider. We would appreciate hearing those thoughts from you.

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Reasons WHY homeowners did not miss the chance to buy townhouse unit from Al-Khor

What is the ultimate realistic dream of every Filipino family? Owning a house, preferably in Metro Manila is what most Filipino family desire to own. If you ever have a slightest chance to get your own dream house, will you go for it?
I’ll show you why some would not overlook this chance to own their own property in Metro Manila.

LOCATED IN THE METROPOLIS

Place of Business in Metro ManilaMetro Manila is no promised land, nor can you consider it as a land of milk and honey. Think of those corporations that we are in the habit of using the name of their products as a common noun for their respective items. Companies that would have big names in stock markets are located in the metropolis. A place where the most important business is situated.

What does this imply? Simple, a company is believed to be worth anything in this economy, then you will find their business in Metro Manila. The industry is prosperous in terms of opportunities. For this reason, Filipino families are finding ways to settle in urban city.

Al-Khor Townhomes San Juan has acquired a strategic site from which we can demonstrate our brand of townhouses. Taking advantage of this dream is the homeowners of the first phase of the series of townhouses being developed in San Juan, where they never allow the opportunity to pass them sight.

SCARCITY IS APPARENT

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Scarcity was defined as a fundamental economic problem of having seemingly unlimited human wants in a world of limited resources. The Al-Khor owner has seen this evident phenomena. The population is rapidly increasing that the need for shelter as a basic necessity is becoming more of a privilege in any of the enormous city in the metropolis.

The site is just around the most significant places in a metropolitan area, which is why they started to develop affordable townhouse in Metro Manila. With a few available lands that they can work with; the company faces the main challenge of developing affordable houses.

Dreams should not be bound by anything. No wonder that, without delay, the homeowners of the initial project grabbed the opportunity to avail their home unit with us.

TIME AND DREAMS ARE GOLD

Time and Dreams are Gold for HomeownersFilipinos had this traditional mannerism of “doing things later”. If saving up for your first home will be treated this way, then when will you eventually get a chance to do something about that dream? When is the best time to save up for that dream house?

The house that you loved so much might already be sold if you delay your decision even further.

You might have waited before you went into full swing, looking to buy a house, You started gaining information regarding the process of buying a house. You were asking for tips on the best times for you to buy a house. At a time that you are ready to buy the house; you realize that the value of your money can no longer purchase the same quality house you’d always wanted.

Al-Khor Townhomes San Juan Phase 1 homeowners saw that time is of the essence. They understand that their desired dream house will be just a good dream once they delay owning that eluded dream house.

IT’S ART IN ITS MODERN FORM

Quality designed townhouseA townhouse is always so uncomplicated to look at. Decorating a quality designed townhouse is always both a demanding and fulfilling to not only to designers but to the developer as well. The architectural aspect of the project we were able to display a modern style of extravagant proportions, which are all set to satisfy the discriminating taste of the homeowners from Phase 1.

Setting an urban townhome community in mind; we even enhance our designs with a small touch of nature, Al-Khor Townhomes San Juan owner assures the prospective buyers of Phase 2; that this modification will surely throw a sparingly luxurious environmental theme. We moved our brand forward to the second phase of our project with this great addition.

We are more than a townhouse for sale in the city of San Juan. We are simply a modern home sculpted for Filipino comfort.

These are just some reasons we gathered and considered as to why home buyers decided not to miss this rare opportunity to buy one these luxurious dream townhouse. We’d love to hear your thoughts why would not miss out buying one of our future townhouses as well.

Best Family Hangout in San Juan

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.

Practical Townhouse for Young Couple

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.
 

High Townhouse Location is a MUST after Ondoy

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.

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