GRAND RESIDENCES

GRAND Land, the residential property development arm of the Gaisano Grand Group, launches its first stylish and modern urban condominium village offering a secure and serene resort-feel residential community.

It is surrounded by lush private gardens and amenities that are unique to any condominium development in the city. It sits on a 3.2 hectare property that crosses all the way from Gov. M. Cuenco St. in Banilad to President Roxas Street in Mabolo.

This city-within-a-city concept offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, surrounded by natural raised lawns, abundant sub-tropical landscaping, vine-draped terraces and generous open gardens with ample space for entertaining and family gatherings.

With an address just off Ayala Access Road and on a block of Cebu’s central residential area, it is conveniently close to major shopping malls, schools, universities, hospitals, restaurants, clubs, Cebu’s IT Park Central Business District and Cebu’s most prominent golf course. It is a prime location that will offer a sanctuary to people with a cosmopolitan lifestyle, yet having the urban convenience in city living.

My city, my resort, my home, a concept that perfectly suits its inner city living amidst a natural tropical environment, Grand residences is a place to relax and reconnect with nature, an opportunity not to be missed.

Come home to a City within a City..3 hectares of lush greens and abundant sub-tropical lanscapre, a swimming pool with leisure facilities and amenities built around the way you're meant to live. Email me @ inquiry@cebubai.com,or call 09177965825 for more details of the  project and site tour.

HLURB names ABOITIZLAND top producer

The Housing and Land use Regulatory Board (HLURB) has named ABOITIZLAND, Inc. as its Top Producer of Shelter Units in the open-market category in Central Visayas.

The developer was presented with a certificate of award at the close of the shelter Month Celebration on Oct. 30, 2009.

Exhibits and other activities organized by the National Housing Authority, the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating council, the Home Development Mutual Fund, private developers and the HLURB marked the celebration in Cebu last month.

The HLURB made an evaluation of real estate developers based on number of units produced in 2009. ABOITIZLAND bested other developers selling units within the mid to high end market.

BOITIZLAND vecinos (spanish for neighbors; aboitizland uses this term to refer to its clients/ homeowners) enjoy the fastest turnoround rate within the sector. They are the only proeprty buyers in Cebu accepting turn over of their units within two years of payment confirmation as Aboitizland is "continuously building and on target."

Its first venture into condominium development, The PERSIMMON, has been reported to be quickly selling." The first of its four residential towers within the village, the West Tower, topped off just last month, was sold out within a year of its launching. Pre-selling of the succeeding North tower is also going on briskly.

Now on its 15th year, ABOITIZLAND has developed just as many communities. It has carved its niche in cebu's real estate industry as a trusted developer and collaborated with the best talents worldwide to create the ideal home environments for many individuals and families.

This is the first year that the HLURB handed Top Producer awards in Region 7. ABOITIZLAND shared the spotlight with 8990 Development Corp. which won the top spot in the socialize and Economic Housing Category.

New perspective in condo living at WOODCREST

Nestled in a serene nook in Guadalupe, Cebu City, WOODCREST Residences provides harmony between one's dynamic lifestyle and one's pursuit of gracious living and comfort.

It is a new residential enclave bordered by a manicures garden and strolling lane that offers a new perspective in urban living.

The WOODCREST Residences is Primary Homes Inc.'s newest condominium that was designed to encourage its residents to maximixe the use of the natural elements in its surroundings where one can breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the lush view of the outdoors from the generous bliss of spacious corridors.
it is conveniently situated as it is just minutes away from malls such as Fooda Savers Mart, Robinson. Ayala Center Cebu. it is also near the Cebu Doctor's and Chong Hua Hospitals, and the Povincial Capitol Building.

The 11-floor building houses 160 residential units consisting of studio, one bedroom,two bedroom, and three bedroom with loft units.
Each room is fitted with an elegant kitchen, the floors tiled with painted walls, partitions and ceilings, with tiled toilets and bath fixtures.
"Every unit has individual porches and private balconies that would usher in natural light, minimizing the use of electricity during the day." said Ramiro Espina, sales manager of Primary Homes.

The property has also a clubhouse with its own function rooms. all residents can enjoy its amenities which include a lobby, gym, fountain, reception, elevator, jogging trail, and playground. It also has a guardhouse to ensure the securitys residents.

Moreover, WOODCREST Residences is equipped with its own water treatment facility.

Inculcating a concern on the environmental impact of their projects, Espina said "Developers should be more responsible,a nd we at Primary Homes, are starting to inculcate the value of environmental concern and care into our projects."
All these add up to a worthwhile investment in condo living that is hassle free and relaxing.

WOODCREST Residences is a project of primary Homes, the premier developer of subdivisions, condominiums, and other residential projects in metro cebu.
Primary Homes Inc. offers free site visit to its model units... call 232-5111783

By: Katrina G. Coloso

Condo market ‘getting stronger

DESPITE the global financial slowdown, the local housing market for residential condominiums has become “robust” now that more and more Filipinos are aware of the benefits of acquiring a condo unit.

Primary Homes sales manager Ramero Espina made that observation, adding that there is now a high demand for residential condos.

However, several condominium projects in the market will be turned over only in 2012. The immediate demand has prompted real estate developer Primary Homes to deliver its condominium development, Woodcrest Residences, ahead of schedule.

Woodcrest, which started last year, was first targeted to be completed toward the end of 2010 but it will be finished by the first quarter next year. Turnover of units will start in December. The buyers can then start using their properties by February 2010.

Woodcrest is located in Guadalupe, Cebu City. It has studio units, two-bedroom units, three-bedroom loft units, and townhouses. It specifically targets the mid-market.
At present, Primary Homes has already reported a 70-percent sale of Woodcrest’s 174 units, 150 of which are condos and the rest are townhouses.

Espina said these buyers include Filipinos with most of them supported by OFW (overseas Filipino worker) relatives, businessmen with investments in Cebu, and foreigners with Filipino spouses.

He noted that the shift from residential subdivisions to residential condos has been spurred by lifestyle change, even when the condominium is considered a new trend in Cebu’s real estate industry.

“Living in an upscale residential subdivision requires high costs for maintaining the house's amenities like the swimming pool and for hiring security guards while living in a condo only requires a unit owner to pay less monthly maintenance dues,” he said.

Some of Woodcrest’s amenities are a swimming pool, fitness gym, clubhouse, multi-level parking area, porches and mailboxes for every unit, and waste water treatment facility. It also has a 24-hour security, equipped with closed circuit television system.

A Woodcrest investor also has the option to earn through renting out his space with the help of Primary Properties Management Corp.

“Real estate is a great investment. A property is equipped with fire alarms and sprinkler system so risks are controllable. It can also be insured and if it will be rented out, it ensures better returns than putting funds in the bank,” Espina said.

He cited Woodcrest investors who are assured of “higher yields at eight to 10 percent per annum.”

He added that another advantage of Woodcrest is its location in the south of Cebu City.

“The trend for business now is going south as the area ushers in more development, especially with the opening of the South Road Properties. The property is (near) hospitals, schools, malls, and offices. It is also located in one of the city’s most peaceful districts,” he said.

After typhoon Ondoy left large parts of Manila submerged, Primary Homes is anticipating more potential clients from Manila to reside in Cebu.

Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on November 9, 2009.