A Philippines Condo that has it All.

[@Philippinesbound42]

I stayed there Airbnb. I think the studio was 22 sq m. I was literally walking over my suitcase every time I wanted a drink of water

[@kevinacker9843]

Nice shoe box size condo, reminds me my dorm room while I was away to college in a galaxy far far away. Keep the videos coming.😊

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Gregory-Masovutch]

That's why I would never live in a condo. I'll set up a Philippine Corporation and lease back or conjucal property and do the house. Though condos are in nice centralized locations, if grab or bokyo or driving and do the same thing, then rather go that route. Though I don't mind once a month driving up to Manila 1.5 hours or less each way for the day or maybe stay overnight at an airbnb condo. However I see little benefit. Stayed in Festival walk Iloilo and that was nice for a couple of days.

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

@@Gregory-Masovutch okay,,,goodluck with that,,,Make sure go to your locations before u build, and go at night for many days,,,,Lets see if u have burning, roosters, karokee, mud problems, mosquitos,,,etc etc. goodluck

[@Gregory-Masovutch]

@@dsrrellgriffith1161 Actually we did build a home here 7 years ago and it’s fine.

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

@ nice. Success story. Goodluck with that

[@Roland-o8p]

Tiny bathroom, same floorplan as practically every single condo in philippines, ok if you rent but overpriced for the size of units

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

i lived in IT park for 7 years, i moved out 10 months ago. I was paying $360 a month,,,,20k pesos,,,,For 1 person it was okay, but there can be so much noise from neighbors and in the hallway. Also construction of other condo towers are ongoing, so depending on were u live u could have constant noise during the day.

[@Bejos66]

You make good videos. Genuine, down to earth videos. Thanks. Sweeeeeden 😊. J.

[@BrittMcalister]

Wow, thank you!

[@Bejos66]

@BrittMcalister 👍

[@timjensen6968]

I appreciate your videos. I'd like to see some apartments that aren't so luxurious, more basic but decent. Thanks

[@manstarbig]

great video and Condo good to see your channel growing very well... keep up the good work..when you show us the different condos eg. studio or 1 bedroom remember to also quote both prices and also if they do short term rentals.... Thanks Britt 2.5k subs.... nice keep growing!!!!!!!!!!

[@BrittMcalister]

@@manstarbig I'm still learning. Hope to get better every day. Thanks for commenting.

[@matrices3987]

That's a showroom model not an actual condo. Actual 1 bdrm Avida riala condos on Airbnb are $1100 USD a month at the monthly rate. In my experience if you try to rent outside of Airbnb they will quote you the air bnb price and refuse to budge. That's a key reason why the owners are going broke, they just try to make money by price gouging and prospective tourists are just up and leaving. The business culture there is simply not honest.

[@AussieRon]

Looking good! Nice condo and close to the Ayala mall. Thanks for sharing and cheers from Australia 🦘

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks for watching!

[@billlloyd9755]

Wow, thanks for that information

[@BrittMcalister]

@@billlloyd9755 Thanks for watching.

[@jeffneeley7253]

I didn't hear the price of the one-bedroom

[@frankfurtur5531]

Just spent a few weeks in Avida towers 1 and three, Great location. Pool sucks it's like 4ft deep and in a weird spot. Not sure they even had an indoor gym. But the condos I stayed in were nice. Staff was ok at front desk.

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks for the comment.

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

I lived in Avida 1 a long long time ago,,,,,No gym, pool was average. Back then they had live music below until 1am, but that was stopped. The neighbor next to me has parties until 3am, i told the guards but nothing was done. I moved out after my 6 month lease, i got headphones,,,,hahaha

[@XsxLife]

Hey Britt, which real estate agent did you use to get your rental at Marco Polo?

[@williamdavidson4576]

Yes. I'd like to know that too.

[@stevepowers9658]

Great vid on what is available for the hard earned buck!! You are doing a great job revealing what is possible for those that are considering a move to the PI

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks 👍

[@vn6714]

Good job Britt thank you 😊

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks so much.

[@gtrfreak]

I chose Grand Residences over Avida Riala - I like luxury condos that have 5 star amenities like the ones in Thailand. Harder to find here in Cebu

[@jakedmc]

I was getting my laundry done at that shop when I was staying at 38Park. Highly recommended. Great coffee as well.

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks for the comment.

[@prairiemark4084]

First time viewer. I enjoyed the content! Thanks. I like to know what city life is like. We live in Iowa, in the US. And we have a vacation home near Catmon.

[@BrittMcalister]

@prairiemark4084 I love it here in Cebu City. So much to do. I've traveled a lot and always look forward to getting back home.

[@timspecial72]

Actually spent a night in one of the studio condos. Yes, the studio is small if you need it for everyday living. There's an Avida Towers and Avida Towers Riala Very nice self-contained neighborhood within Cebu City

[@BrittMcalister]

@@timspecial72 That was Riala in the video. Located behind 38 Park Avenue.

[@jefferywinchester5830]

Hell yea your very own stabbin cabin......

[@biform13]

Thank you Britt.

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks so much.

[@jonathanjones9870]

You did a good job showing the condos; but they look a little claustrophobic for myself.

[@BrittMcalister]

@jonathanjones9870 They do the job for someone living alone. Like me, someone can always upgrade to a 1 bedroom.

[@michaelmcalister8263]

Another Banger!

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks so much.

[@apilgrimtraveler8483]

Good day sir. Thanks for sharing. 4 questions if/when you have time. 1. What is the square footage of the studio and 1 br condo? 2. Is there a condo fee, how much, is it included in the rent? 3. What is the cost for a parking space? 4. What is the rent for a 1 br in Avida? Thank you in advance. Have a great day.

[@BrittMcalister]

23 sq meters for studio and 54 sq meters for 1 bedroom.

[@BrittMcalister]

No fees. Just rent.

[@BrittMcalister]

35,000 to 45,000 pesos.

[@josephwoods3552]

It would be helpful if you would start with what city you are in

[@dantickle5562]

It's cebu

[@ArtTradie]

Shoebox size

[@alanwright7964]

When you rent a condo like that, do you have to do like first and last month do they do credit checks and all that stuff is it like America?

[@BrittMcalister]

@alanwright7964 No credit check, but do 1st and last. Sometimes add one month security.

[@Philippines-Expat-Trader]

Where did you move to after 38 park avenue? Thanks

[@williamdavidson4576]

Marco Polo Condos.

[@57cpaul]

Thanks for the tour of the models. Been wanting to ask all cloggers what entrance requirements are for vaccinations

[@BrittMcalister]

I wasn't even asked.

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks for the comment.

[@justsmy5677]

No vax entrance requirements. I entered in Oct ‘24 and they did not ask any questions about health. They did not ask for or look for an entry visa (American passport, we get 30 days no visa required). Upon entry you do walk through a little heath screening area where they can check your temperature from a distance of about 8-10 feet.

[@Gurkha9]

All restrictions were lifted in mid 2023

[@garyounrou3718]

I’m planning to come there, would you be able to show me around?

[@BrittMcalister]

Of course.

[@Joseph-b4d]

Hi Britt. Did you say this building is brand new versus 38 Park?

[@BrittMcalister]

All of these are new.

[@jamesessenmacher6078]

You did not give a price for the 1 bedroom only the studio

[@BrittMcalister]

@@jamesessenmacher6078 Vary from 35,000 to 45,000 pesos.

[@Bacon.4.the.s0ul]

Britt do you golf? Curious what the golfing options are in the area.

[@BrittMcalister]

I haven't played yet. But there's a golf course within walking distance of IT Park.

[@SS-YTChannel]

Is the shower hot and cold?

[@BrittMcalister]

Yes. Hot and cold.

[@contradiction3596]

Do you know where the meat is sourced from in restaurants in the Philippines,, I would like to walk in and get a burger or a steak, but I’m not sure if the meat tastes the same. Thanks

[@BrittMcalister]

I do not. But will find out.

[@MarieSteven]

Really appreciate your videos, I would like to request if you could speak on a video about your travel to the Philippines I'm claustrophobic and I would have to fly first class there do you have any recommendations of which flight to take I live in Tennessee I would like the shortest flight there and also do they have any flights to actual Cebu Philippines. And did you have to get a return ticket if you're staying there if you could just speak on some of this we would appreciate it so much and I would like to get one of the condos where you live thank you

[@BrittMcalister]

I can do that.

[@BrittMcalister]

I didn't have any issues. The worst part was the layovers. I slept through the 15 hour flight.

[@kevinacker9843]

Google flight is your friend. As far as cost for flying to Manila or cebu is one word, EXPENSIVE if considering business class for first class. For example, it cost me $8,102 usd roundtrip back in August for business class, layflat seats from dfw to mnl. So for first class tickets it could be plus 10k usd.

[@justsmy5677]

Americans do not need a visa for the Philippines if staying less than 30 days. If staying more than 30 you need a tourist visa. It’s probably better to get the visa in advance (if required). I planned to go the Bangkok after a couple weeks, so did not get a visa. I ended up not going to Bangkok, so I stayed 40 days. I went to the immigration office and applied for a 30 day tourist visa extension. Payed about 2000 Pesos, plus another 1000 Pedos to expedite it (pick up in 30 minutes, save me the hassle of going back 3 days later).

[@MarieSteven]

@@BrittMcalister Great thank you

[@DR20000-e]

How much for the one bedroom in USD?

[@BrittMcalister]

35,000-45,000 pesos

[@AnthonyShaw-ty9pi]

He said, USD?😂

[@justinwilbur4094]

​@BrittMcalister is that monthly rent? How much to own?

[@derekweller2798]

Is this in Cebu?

[@scambo8152]

he makes good videos, but he does that a lot, he is not a professional but at least he is trying. It is somewhere in the country, otherwise i like his videos and attitude

[@BrittMcalister]

Yes, IT Park. One block from Ayala Central Bloc Mall.

[@goku5524]

Nice video.. can you show/tell us a 2 bdr condo and rental price? Thanks.

[@BrittMcalister]

They have them, but sales staff was too busy with customers.

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

i think 2 bedrooms are around 30k to 35k pesos,,,,U can easily look at prices using Rentpad or Lamudi,,,,or google Condos at 38park

[@Michael-bi7zx]

They are now charging to use the pool and only one elevator is working

[@Jake-u2o]

Actually, it’s Avida Riala ✌️ Avida Towers is across from Sugbo Mercado 👍

[@Jake-u2o]

Avida Towers Riala and Avida Towers ✌️

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks for the info!

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

Avida Riala was a nightmare, i rented there about a year ago. They were still building the last tower, the noise was unbearable everyday. Especially when they were destroying cement, i had to keep leaving the condo or use headphones,, I made a mistake by looking at the condo on a sunday, no construction on sunday. I got out of there,,,,

[@BrittMcalister]

@dsrrellgriffith1161 Looks like all construction has been completed. I didn't hear amy noises.

[@travisl9201]

Are there any condos with private keycard access? I don't like overbearing guards or front desk staff

[@BrittMcalister]

@@travisl9201 I'll look into it. Will let you know whatvi find.

[@jeffveale]

my last prison cell was bigger than this with out all the decorations you have to dust every week

[@mikecool3378]

How much is one bedroom you didn’t mention it

[@BrittMcalister]

35,000-45,000 pesos

[@jonpritz9838]

Living in a shoebox

[@FlaGrown1955]

Do they have 3 bedrooms for rent in your complex? What is the price and deposit?

[@BrittMcalister]

Usually 1 or 2 months plus 1 months deposit. Haven't seen a three bedroom yet.

[@dantickle5562]

Balcony????

[@BrittMcalister]

Some have balcony included

[@joe.man.]

​@BrittMcalister would like to see 1 bd or 2 bd must have outdoor balcony. Your videos are great keep up the great work.

[@Larry11111]

Sir, as an American how do you receive mail to your foreign address?

[@BrittMcalister]

@@Larry11111 Comes to the lobby of my building. They call me and I pick it up. Never any issues.

[@Larry11111]

How do you get your us mail delivered to your Philippines address?

[@BrittMcalister]

@@Larry11111 It comes straight to where I live. Arrives in the lobby. Mail and packages.

[@369dabbler]

Who else thinks mall life sounds hollow?

[@josephcohen9480]

Lay off the candy and snacks bud when i get out there ill help you get your shred on 😅 15 lbs will come off in 3 months no problem and still eat tasty food.

[@BrittMcalister]

Come on. I'm ready for it.

[@ChuckFasst]

That doesn't seem bad to me.

[@ArtTradie]

You sound like an Aussie mate

[@ronaldtaylor4530]

Who wants to buy a condo. Will end up a disaster to a stupid buyer

[@Anastacia-p2s]

You make good videos but that picture insert is annoying. You can show your face from time to time but the insert blocks the entire view. (just saying). I thank you for all you do

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks for commenting

[@boomerdave358]

Just for future reference. I'm 3:30 into the video and you haven't said where all this is. That should be the first thing you cover. BGC? Makati? Davao? Right by the mall, what mall where? Finished video and never said where this is. Always assume that everyone watching your video has no idea who you are or where you are and has never watched one of your videos before. I had to Google the place to find it's in Cebu. You are cheating yourself out of thousands of views by not having Cebu in the video title. "Fabulous Cheap Condo in Cebu" is how you get views and subscribers. How many thousands of people are shopping for good cheap condos in Cebu, and you didn't put Cebu in the video title or description, or even mention it in the video itself.

[@henrikovratd9845]

What was price of 1 bedroom did I miss that or you didn't say?

[@BrittMcalister]

@@henrikovratd9845 around 35,000 to 45,000

[@henrikovratd9845]

@BrittMcalister ty:)