Pre-Selling High Rise Condos at Fort Bonifacio Global City
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Pre-Selling Condo Projects in Fort Bonifacio Global City  (a.k.a "The Fort")
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.. Offering a No Downpayment Payment Terms at Zero (0%) Percent Interest.  Units are available in 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom models all in Flat configurations and  with alternating balconies on each floor. Watch Project Presentation of Trion Towers . Watch Perspective Building Architectural  Design and Amenities Area . . . ... The Trion Towers is Robinsons Land Corporation’s fourth property in the Bonifacio Global City, regarded as the home of passionate minds and the country’s emerging and most promising urban district. Bonifacio Global City is also the site of Robinsons Land’s earlier projects which were among the pioneers in promoting cosmopolitan living – the Fifth Avenue Place, McKinley Park Residences, and The Fort Residences.   A State-of-the-Art Design The Trion Towers will be a cluster of three 49-storey buildings rising high in a triangular formation within a 1-hectare property. This new icon of the city skyline boasts of an ingenious tri-axial design which allows all of the units to enjoy privacy, good quality daylight, natural ventilation and multiple views of the city. The groundbreaking design, the buildings’ height, and the triangular formation of the towers all contribute to uniqueness and grandness that The Trion Towers embody, setting it apart from other residential developments.  .. . An Address that Makes a Statement The Trion Towers stands at the corner of the 8th Avenue and McKinley Parkway at the country’s most promising urban dwelling, Fort Bonifacio Global City. The three building structure promises to stand out from among the numerous residential properties in the Metro with its distinctive architectural design inspired from nature’s most powerful elements. The majestic 3-tower residential property also prides itself of being very near the central business districts of Makati, Ortigas and Libis due to its accessibility to the Metro’s main thoroughfares of EDSA and C5.  Living in this new icon of Metro Manila’s skyline is in itself a statement. Take pride in owning an address that gives you a refreshing outlook on the hustle and bustle of the big city life. . .   . Views from the Building   East View North View Northeast View . Northwest View South View Southeast View . Southwest View West View . For more information on these pre-selling projects  please e-mail mckinleyparkway@yahoo.com and a property specialist will be happy to answer your questions. .

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While I'm writing this blog, I'm earnestly waiting for the price list of the 7th Build-To-Own (BTO) project to come out. Honestly, it's been almost two (2) months since The Blue Sapphire Residences, the 6th BTO project, has been sold out, and there has been considerable interest on BTO projects.

G&W Architects, Engineers and Project Development Consultants, has been in the business for more than 35 years already. They started the BTO concept in 2002 and personally, I have seen that their designs and unit lay-outs have consistently improved for every BTO project that they launch.

The Penhurst Parkplace is the 1st BTO project of G&W Architects. This condo building was finished last 2004.
The Kensington Place is the 2nd BTO project. This was finished last 2006.
Personally, I am happiest with The Sapphire Residences (5th BTO), and The Blue Sapphire Residences (6th BTO) which are more "glassy" compared to their past BTO designs. The design and its multi-cornered lay-out has actually raised the bar among new projects at Bonifacio Global City (BGC).

A lot of clients are quite surprised that the project is affordably priced and yet the quality of finishes are superior compared to other BGC condo developments. That's what I call "Good Value for Money."

As I've mentioned in one of my blogs, prices of new condo units/supply in the market are already within the Php 90-95k/sqm.

The 6th BTO was priced starting at Php 64k/sqm (based on Model Unit Finish).

Construction of The Grand Hamptons - Tower 2, the 4th Build-To-Own (BTO) project, is now on the 4th level.

This is the view from 1st Avenue. The main entrance of The Grand Hamptons - Tower 2 will be along this Street.
Here is the latest construction update of The Sapphire Residences (aka Sapphire 1), the 5th Build-To-Own (BTO) project. I took this picture last August 22, 2007 at the roofdeck of Kensington Place after a heavy downpour!
This shot gives a better view of the depth of the ongoing excavation of The Sapphire Residences. Please take note that the condo building will have five (5) basement levels.

For you to further appreciate the pace of construction, I am posting here the excavation last August 2, 2007
The skyline at this portion of Crescent Park West looks like this.
The 7th BTO project will be erected in front of Penhurst Parkplace.

Good news! The location of the 7th Build-To-Own (BTO) project at Bonifacio Global City (BGC; aka Fort Boni) will be at the corner of 30th and 2nd Streets. Specifically, it is just at the back of Penhurst Parkplace and Kensington Place, the 1st and 2nd BTO projects, respectively. The 7th BTO project is right beside the Burgos Park. The main entrance of the building will be facing 30th Street.

The total lot area is 1,998 sqm (much bigger than The Sapphire Residences' and The Blue Sapphire Residences' lot area of 1,600 sqm). The building footprint will be approximately 30% of the total lot area - therefore, expect a bigger area devoted to open spaces (greenery!) and amenities.

Turnover/Delivery date of the 7th BTO is 3rd quarter of 2010.
The 7th BTO Tower will have similar unit sizes as The Blue Sapphire Residences :

48 sqm / 520.35 sqft - 1-BR
80 sqm / 863.06 sqft - 2-BR
129 sqm/ 1,388.90 sqft - 3-BR

Prices for the condo units will start at:

1-BR - Php 3.2M
2-BR - Php 5.3M
3-BR - Php 9.6M
The location of the 7th Build-To-Own (BTO) project will be at the corner of 30th and 2nd Streets. Specifically, it is just at the back of Penhurst Parkplace and Kensington Place (Note: 7th BTO lot - blue shaded portion in the map below).
Did you know that Build-To-Own (BTO) projects have the earliest turnover dates among projects in Bonifacio Global City and in Metro Manila, in general? BTO projects are turned over to unit owners in twenty four (24) months or even less, i.e., from groundbreaking date, as compared to 36-48 months for other condo projects. I'm talking here about buildings 21-28 storeys high.

Some BTO projects which were finished and turned over to unit owners:

Penhurst Parkplace, 21 storeys - less than 24 mos
Kensington Place - 21 storeys - less than 24 mos
The Grand Hamptons - Tower 1 - 21 storeys- to be turned over on December 2007 (24 months); but might be even earlier!
The Grand Hamptons - Tower 2 - 21 storeys - ongoing construction; targetted turnover date is December 2008 (also 24 months!).

If you're an end-user or an investor, you can easily benefit with the fast turnover date of these BTO projects. This means you can use your condo right away or you can earn rental income from it.
Did you know that the smallest condo unit allowed by the Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation (FBDC) within the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) is 36 sqm or 387 sqft? FBDC is strict in implementing this guideline which in the long run benefits the BGC condo unit owner.

You will notice that there is a proliferation of compact condo units in some condominium projects OUTSIDE the BGC area with floor areas as small as 18 sqm (194 sqft) or 22 sqm (237 sqft) for a studio unit. If you're an end-user, the direct implications are the following:
a) High density of the condominium building - means lesser privacy for the condo unit dweller
b) Higher foot traffic within the condo building
c) Longer waiting times for the use of the elevator
d) More people will be using the common areas including the amenities = higher wear and tear of the common areas (ie, swimming pool, common hallways, lobby etc.).
After the successful subscription of the 6th Build-To-Own (BTO) project which is The Blue Sapphire Residences, I was informed that the 7th BTO will be launched this mid-August. At the moment, I have a list of clients who are eagerly waiting for this project.

I'm happy with the designs and lay-outs of previous BTO projects like The Grand Hamptons Towers 1 & 2, The Sapphire Residences and The Blue Sapphire Residences... So I'm quite curious how the 7th BTO will look like!