Cebu City, Philippines Studio Condo

[@NELSONLOPEZ-iy3np]

Love this video. Thank you SO much for showing about that country. NOW! I see how far your money goes ! 😊 you do live in HEAVEN!! 🙏😊❤️

[@johnc202]

Britt your making some excellent videos showing us these condos.... Thank you! 😊

[@BrittMcalister]

You're so welcome.

[@BrittMcalister]

There is a new building behind 38 Park. Was told it's cheaper, but brand new. I'll go there and get the scoop. Heard less than 20,000 for a 1 bedroom.

[@kevinacker9843]

@@BrittMcalister let's us know the small shoe box square meter size for that one bedroom condo

[@angelastewart9497]

Good video nice and clear. It’s very beautiful

[@BrittMcalister]

@@angelastewart9497 Thanks so much. I'm still learning. So bare with me.

[@mistermcluvin2425]

Great video, you're a natural doing these videos bro. You give off so much positive energy when you speak. You are right, 38 Park is a great soft landing for people who are coming to the Philippines for the first time.

[@BrittMcalister]

I appreciate that

[@stevenandrews6996]

I'll be coming to the PI for the first time this year. Thanks for videos. I'll give you a shout when I visit Cebu.

[@bobcarpenter9218]

Brett you’re doing an amazing job. Unlike many of the other videos out there, you actually show more about life there and costs than Chad or Paul do. lol Like you I’ve been watching videos for about a year and plan to move there in 2 years, when I retire, I’ll be 60. So this is all great info. Hopefully some day, I’ll have the opportunity to shake your hand.

[@BrittMcalister]

@@bobcarpenter9218 I'll be here. Promise I'm not going anywhere.

[@inspiringoptimism2387]

I was particularly interested in this condo complex, thanks very much for a very informative video. Just what I would have asked to see, nice job.

[@BrittMcalister]

Glad it was helpful!

[@craighenderson3319]

Another great video bud. Nice work love your channel.

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks for the visit

[@bluvir]

Hi Mr Britt...just saw u on Chad Foster's video..& do appreciate how u enjoy & love living in my country. But still just be very careful...in any places there's always good and bad! Good luck and may God bless u more. Happy New Year!🙏

[@BrittMcalister]

@@bluvir Thanks for being thoughtful.

[@billhembrock]

your videos are very informative, love your presentation. I know they are truthful. I just left Jakarta where I stayed in an almost identical apartment and building for a few months and I loved it. keep up the great work, I think you are showing the reality of how life can be.

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks for sharing

[@Joseph-b4d]

Was it less expensive in Jakarta?

[@PAPACREDIT]

love the video and I would love to live there. Checking in from Tampa, FL

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks for watching!

[@MRS.RM1]

Britt thank you for the tour. We are also gonna be staying in the city and be in a condo. Thanks for recommendations 👍 im for sure will be following you for more of Cebu city!

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks for commenting. I truly appreciate it.

[@kenh2265]

Thanks for the tour of the condo and amenities. I look forward to more of your videos.

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks for watching!

[@SadButTrue__]

im planning on moving to Cebu in 6 months, thanks for the rental videos. please post more condo and apartment videos. i wish you knew of some on lower floors, I hate heights, lol

[@BrittMcalister]

I'll be posting several here soon.

[@noosatraders]

Thanks for the videos, I’m currently in Australia where prices are off the planet for everything, my girlfriend is in the Philippines so looking to move there soon, great channel to learn more , I subscribed 😊

[@BrittMcalister]

Sounds great!

[@dugfriendly]

Thank you for the tour!

[@BrittMcalister]

@@dugfriendly Hope you enjoyed the video.

[@dragonrick54]

Thanks for the tour. My girlfriend and I always passed that condominium complex on our way to the mall. Compared to the Avida Towers, that place is awesome-looking. I rented an Airbnb at the Avida Towers during two different vacations visiting my girlfriend. A one-bedroom would be much better. I need space; I don't like feeling cramped. Once again, you made a video of places I would want for my permanent residence. Thanks 👍

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks.

[@liliaolac1748]

Amazing place ❤❤❤❤

[@jeffland635]

New to the channel Britt. Great job! I'm hoping to get back there soon. I had an unforgetable time when I was over there. 59 looking into early retirement myself and pulling the trigger! keep the videos coming!

[@BrittMcalister]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for encouragement.

[@user-ni1mh3ne3e]

I do like your new place better. As you said, having a separate bedroom is nice. At the same time your old place is perfectly located.

[@BrittMcalister]

Yes! Thank you!

[@OneJuanWon]

My Filipina fiancé and I have stayed at 38 Park Avenue twice, it's our favorite Air BnB option in IT Park. Studios are nice for short term stay, but get the 1 bedroom if you're staying long term or prefer more living space + you get a balcony too. Dean & Deluca has great steak dinner, but you will pay close to US price for it. Be sure to try their locally brewed IPA beer (I forget the name). Thanks for sharing the tour - brings back good memories.

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks for watching. Love getting the comments.

[@lifewithkrisb]

I love 38 Park Avenue as well! It's so convenient to everything in IT Park.!

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks for watching. Love the comments.

[@deant007]

Thanks Britt! Good video 🎉 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽Cheers ✨

[@BrittMcalister]

You're so welcome!

[@jimscholz2997]

Nice video.. Thanks for sharing...

[@BrittMcalister]

@@jimscholz2997 Thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@deanmickiewicz495]

Beautiful, but I have a fear of heights. No more than second floor for me. How much to buy one of those?

[@BrittMcalister]

@@deanmickiewicz495 Find deals under $200,000

[@mrkojak-ci1zm]

I haven't cruised through your library yet but what about vids on outskirts and suburb-esk ??

[@BrittMcalister]

@@mrkojak-ci1zm I'm going to several places per week. Videos to come. Will have lower end and higher end.

[@mrkojak-ci1zm]

Awesome, appreciate it

[@terryneal5569]

That is nice , I myself would never live any place unless I was only on the third or 4th floor , that is high enough for me and no way would I get in a pool on a roof top.

[@matsberggren3611]

Just saw a video of people living in a house with garden in the province, Angeles, paying USD 38 / month.....

[@SlackHoffman]

Great video Britt 🙏

[@BrittMcalister]

Glad you liked it!!

[@joekanka2894]

Britt great video thx.

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks for watching!

[@momohmart]

Thanks much Britt. Can you recommend a good realtor for a condo rental? I hear horror stories of bad ones, so any help would be appreciated.

[@BrittMcalister]

Kim: [e-mail]

[@momohmart]

@@BrittMcalister very cool. thanks! I also just sold my house to move abroad (watched another video of yours)

[@kitkatz9984]

Can you do a video on how to find a place and can you put the contact info if we want to rent a place in this building. Looking forward to your video on renting ar the building behind 😊😊

[@BrittMcalister]

If you have whatsapp I do have her contact info. Here's her email: [e-mail]

[@donquixote6859]

New to your channel. Thank you for the information. I would like more information on 1 bdrm rental units. Happy New Year!

[@BrittMcalister]

Heard they start at around 45,000 pesos.

[@BrittMcalister]

I have a new video coming out soon on another building. You will be shocked by the prices.

[@geoffreyginnis4905]

Great video, thank you!! Do you mind if I ask where you live now? I'll be looking for a 1 or 2 bedroom condo rental.

[@BrittMcalister]

@@geoffreyginnis4905 Marco Polo. Did another video on it. 38 Park has awesome 1 and 2 bedroom condos.

[@alanwright7964]

Enjoying your channel!

[@BrittMcalister]

Glad to hear it!

[@JayLuke206]

Nice work! I’m interested in your current building you’re living in that is a 1 bedroom for roughly the same cost. Any chance of a video of that building and amenities?

[@BrittMcalister]

Video is already out.

[@BeerBikes]

man, i'm digging that condo/studio, the amenities, convenience, and the gym! you can't beat that for the price, $330? Peace!

[@Billy_B_Goat]

FYI, he said he got it for P25K but it now rents for P30K; at $1=P58 that's $431/mth & $517/mth respectively.... and probably doesn't include electric or internet. It's still a pretty great deal considering how nice the building is and location.

[@UNKNOWN-un6nz]

I just wish the pool was light blue so I can see under

[@ResurrectionLifeMin]

How fast is the Internet speed at this place?

[@BrittMcalister]

I did a video on that. To know list.

[@lorenzorodillas6963]

Theres no place like home Philippines ❤❤❤ mabuhay

[@wanderlustasia]

IT is a nice place that's for sure. I love the night market too

[@BrittMcalister]

The best. Thanks.

[@muhjm1946]

It’s a beautiful place . Which city is 38 park way located.

[@BrittMcalister]

Cebu City in IT Park.

[@muhjm1946]

@ Thank you

[@30AndAWakeUp]

very cool

[@BrittMcalister]

Thank you.

[@contradiction3596]

So they don’t have any one or two bedrooms units in this place?

[@BrittMcalister]

They do have both.

[@contradiction3596]

@ thanks for the feedback,

[@vn6714]

Again very helpful seeing some of tge shops and the condo did your agent help with both rentals Marco polo and 38 park ?😊

[@BrittMcalister]

My dad found the condo at 38 Park on FB Market Place

[@Billy_B_Goat]

Nice job editing the clips... I had been wondering about 38th's proximity to the mall was, now I know. I would say (especially when showing the condo) take your face off the screen for easier viewing of the room... but all in all pretty good vid. BTW, do you prefer IT Park over Business Park? Peace Goat

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks for the comment. IT Park was a better choice for me.

[@idreamcaster]

Can you show us more condos with 2 or 3 bedrooms new construction and not as tall. I want 5 to 10 stories,.

[@BrittMcalister]

Video coming soon for 2 bedroom. You will be surprised by the prices.

[@Phil-wu3qj]

How many brown outs have you experienced?? Brown out in elevator??

[@BrittMcalister]

Not once. There's generators for the newer buildings.

[@markg4776]

Great energy. The video in video with your narration is distracting. Willsubcribe.

[@BrittMcalister]

I've started doing regular video. Check out my newest videos.

[@KutWrite]

Looks good to me!

[@alansmith2203]

Can a condo be purchased by a foreigner? My understanding is no. If they are for sale, what is the price. Thanks for the video. It showed the building well. Nice amenities with pool and gym.

[@BrittMcalister]

Yes you can!

[@BrittMcalister]

Can't own land, but you can lease land for 50 years and renewable.

[@pinoyrockgames]

Britt's great video! How do you shoot this kind of video where we can also see you while showing the other scenes?

[@BrittMcalister]

Dual video. Only on Samsung.

[@seanpatterson7035]

Appreciate the video, def would serve as an initial apartment. just curious, besides the mall how close were you to other amenities and could you use GRAB affordably to get around. same question regarding your new locale ( I think you have wheels ) how convenient is MP to anything ( apologies, don’t have any reference points ). looking forward to more

[@BrittMcalister]

That condo is in the perfect location. Easily get any where.

[@Kam_Abroad_FT]

A 1br in this building sells for about 12M PHP. Not bad.

[@Matthew-gz4oh]

I enjoyed my stay there, but not guest friendly, so be aware if you want to bring over company. The restaurant in he back was very costly, and not great at all.

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks for commenting. I always find the people fun and talkative.

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

HOW WAS THE NOISE FROM THE NEIGHBORS THERE ?

[@BrittMcalister]

Never heard them.

[@olumidekolajo4133]

Just wondering is that standard size condos in the Philippines ?

[@BrittMcalister]

They all vary. I was looking for new building. There's a lot larger.

[@TheBigBananaaa]

❎ the fake green grass in the lobby makes it look cheap > better to have just the tile with nothing on top ❎

[@floren879]

Awesome 👏

[@BrittMcalister]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@CarnacTheMagnificent]

Nice video Britt, thx! Helpful if on is thinking of moving to Cebu. Do you know what a one-bed apt would cost there?

[@CarnacTheMagnificent]

Nevermind, found your response in the comments below: "Will have to check into other prices. I believe it starts at 30,000 for a studio, 45,000 for 1 bedroom, and not sure on the 2 bedroom. Probably in the realm of 60k to 70k."

[@BrittMcalister]

30,000 pesos and $512

[@Peopleschoice601]

Is it true no matter where you live there, you have to deal with bugs in your home?

[@BrittMcalister]

@@Peopleschoice601 I have lived in a plenty of hotels and 2 condos. Never an issue.

[@Abcdefg1226ytytyrt]

Who the hell wants a girlfriend? Do you old guys never learn? I had 3 different girlfriends this week for about 4 hours each and didn’t have to see them in the morning..

[@tarzanjediofthejungle7887]

I want to see the new spot, out in the Mountain area. Marco Polo.

[@FoundingYouTuber-2005]

Check his videos, he has a very good tour of his condo and grounds at the Marco Polo Residences. That's where I am planning to move. Great place.

[@BrittMcalister]

Video already posted.

[@dillans]

Which is more convenient for dating? 38 Park or Marco? Maybe do a video about this talking about the logistics of dating in both locations?

[@BrittMcalister]

38 Park. Location, location. No need for a car or bike.

[@dillans]

@ how far is Marco from 38 Park?

[@ferdinandmerioles6272]

How much the monthly rent of this condo? Do you have to sign a year lease or could it be month to month rent?

[@BrittMcalister]

@ferdinandmerioles6272 I had a signed lease for 6 months. Then stayed an extra month. 25,000 pesos per month. $430 They have Airbnb also.

[@geo504]

What a great place to be.

[@fearless6947]

How much did you pay for the electric and wifi?

[@BrittMcalister]

Wifi is 1300 pesos and electric runs 4000 pesos.

[@fearless6947]

@@BrittMcalister So total is around p30,000

[@Joseph-b4d]

Did i miss how much it costs to rent there? Thanks

[@BrittMcalister]

25,000 pesos. $430

[@freepoor]

You've mentioned 38 Park 40 times but not once did you mention the name of the city you were in. I would think that would be pretty important information. I'm assuming many people who watch your video are not familiar with the Philippines.

[@BrittMcalister]

@@freepoor IT Park in Cebu City.

[@100foldreturn1]

I'm not sure a could live in such a small space even with just me.

[@FoundingYouTuber-2005]

IMO here in the U.S. a studio is for college students. Indeed, my only two years in a studio apartment were the first years of college. After that it was 1 or 2 BR units. A studio in the Philippines is a good idea for an expat who is first planting his flag. He doesn't have any stuff except a carry-on bag and one checked suitcase. But six months or a year later, it is time to seek a larger HQ.

[@manstarbig]

Great video studio good for the single guy but longer term 1 bedroom or 2 be better but location is excellent.. does this condo have 1 and 2 bedroom condos and prices? Thanks britt...😊

[@BrittMcalister]

Will have to check into other prices. I believe it starts at 30,000 for a studio, 45,000 for 1 bedroom, and not sure on the 2 bedroom. Probably in the realm of 60k to 70k.

[@FoundingYouTuber-2005]

I am looking at 2BR units in the best condo complexes in Cebu City. In my research have also noticed 1 BR units. Generally, the BEST 2 BR, fully-furnished units, in the LUXURY condo projects, range in MONTHLY rent from ₱40,000 ($690 USD) to ₱75,000 ($1,290 USD). On average, a really nice, tastefully furnished 2BR, 2CR (CR = bathroom), with modern kitchen appliances, and all the amenities will let for about ₱50,000 ($860 USD) to ₱60,000 ($1,032 USD) monthly. Bonus Tip: The "Philippine condo crash" has arrived. There's an oversupply of condos for rent. So it is a lessee's market. Hold out to find the best units and prices, then negotiate the final lease rate down to the bone.

[@manstarbig]

@@BrittMcalister thanks good channel ....love your vlogs....i keep calling them videos...hahaha shows how old I am.....Big thanks

[@RealGaryGibson]

How long did you live in 38 Park? It really looks nice!

[@BrittMcalister]

7 months.

[@RealGaryGibson]

@@BrittMcalister I saw a 1 bedroom there for rent that was very nice and spacious. But it was way out of my budget!

[@BrittMcalister]

@RealGaryGibson I'm doing a video soon on a more affordable building.

[@mikem3789]

Utilities included?

[@BrittMcalister]

No. Around 3k to 4k.

[@BrittMcalister]

That's pesos.

[@lightner6924]

Condo quality in the Philippines is absolutely terrible. With the price tag they go with its absolutely classed as theft lol.

[@alexespanto5270]

there are 3 types of condo dwelling in the Phils , LOW COST ,UPSCALE AND LUXURY . I own two low cost units ,mainly for rental .However,Im planning to lease an upscale one ,for retirement .The luxury ones can be found in Rockwell ,BGC in Manila .Dont know about Cebu .

[@matrices3987]

I stayed there. Reality check. The super ugly plastic green carpeting, fake trees and stained cheap furniture in the lobby is the worst condo lobby of any major condo in SE Asia. The pool is basic, small and is tiny for a condo with so many units. Half of the entrance doors to the lobby, gym and pool are broken. The 7 Eleven next door only has developing country junk food. 3 of 8 elevators are out of service. Inside the elevators there's no directory of the building. It smells like paint or paint thinner at all times several years after they have opened. The windows in the condos are super cheap and ugly. It's the lowest quality possible in a poorly designed condo with poorly designed units at the highest price in Southeast Asia.

[@BrittMcalister]

It's a new build. Construction is on going.

[@matrices3987]

@BrittMcalister they finished building it 4 years ago. If it was in any other Southeast Asian country it would be the worst condo in that country. Its also twice the price per square foot of Bangkok condos.

[@muhjm1946]

It looks like BGC area

[@BrittMcalister]

Haven't been to BGC yet. Will make a trip soon.

[@JohnDoe-nh7bb]

Guy trying to sell condos while the condo market is collapsing. They are empty because they were “investments” by Chinese investors. Now they can’t get rid of them

[@muhjm1946]

Or isn’t Cebu

[@johnholbrook6042]

That cost is not any less than I'm paying here in Central Florida USA. Guess being able to get by without buying a car would be my savings for living there.

[@bigbearhugebear9018]

You are right. You can save on dating. A beer or drinks are less than 2 dollars.

[@kevinacker9843]

Bgc = new york city pricing Cebu/IT Park = LA pricing It's not cheaper any more. Do more research. BGC = 34 month condos inventory and they are still building.. The bubble will burst.

[@kevinacker9843]

Amen brother. The TRUTH is coming out.😊

[@theverdict4322]

Then stay in us

[@cgheorgh]

You get that type of apartment for 25.000 php / 58 = 455 USD in Florida?

[@kevinacker9843]

Not to bust your bubble, because your are doinging a good job. But your condos are for the CERY budget minded low middle class person maybe just barely living the middle class lifestyle. Now for the MIDDLE class and UPPER middle class lifestyle, we would be looking at minimum $P100,000 monthly just for a one bedroom condo and at least $P180,OOO to $P220,000 monthly for a two bedroom condo that at least 110 to 130 square meter size. Now let's take for example, the Sheraton Hotel Residences Cebu near the airport. One bedroom condo starts at $P97,000 monthly and $P280,000 monthly for two bedroom villa condo. Now that's middle class and upper middle class lifestyle. Food for thought. 😊

[@dantickle5562]

Close to i.t. park.

[@BrittMcalister]

@@dantickle5562 The heart of IT Park

[@martingayle5376]

✌✌

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks for commenting.

[@BrittMcalister]

7 months.

[@BrittMcalister]

Great place to live.

[@whitemichael569]

Go Heels!!

[@BrittMcalister]

Thanks.

[@whitemichael569]

@ . I just might head out there in a few months. Don’t know where to start to stay, but I appreciate the videos. Thanks.

[@Mikeycambovideos]

That’s a ripoff. That place in Bangkok would be under $350. Or $200 in Vietnam and Cambodia. Places that have actual nightlife until 4am, and colorful healthy street food, not some salty innards. Also I bet that place has roaches, like every condo in the Philippines no matter how clean you are. Pass.

[@BrittMcalister]

Knock on wood. I haven't had any bugs in either condos I've rented. All is clean.

[@Mikeycambovideos]

@ who the hell wants to go to the Philippines unless you want BBQ innards, and fake powdered coffee

[@Mikeycambovideos]

@ check for termites in the wooden cabinets, roaches at 3AM in every room, rats in the stairwells

[@JohnHobbs-o3z]

Thats a lot for a shoe box

[@rjc8989]

you should try to talk faster

[@maximodakila2873]

There's no stopping you to speed up the video. 😂😂

[@ManWithNoName-t2d]

Sorry, but I have to disagree. My 3 bedroom unit at Mandani Bay in Mandaue is where it is at. Relatively no traffic noise, undeveloped area, S&R is within walking distance, malls are a 150 people taxi ride, Chong Hua hospital is very close. I am moving in 7/25 . I have been told the nearby office tower in the complex will be completed by then and there will be no more construction noise. 20 minutes from the airport on a good traffic day, great amenities and pool. Pricey to own, but as a snowbird, it suits my needs just fine

[@ManWithNoName-t2d]

Peso, not people

[@tilapiadave3234]

Pretty decore but still a JAIL cell

[@BrittMcalister]

It is small. But it works when you 1st arrive. The location is key.

[@BuzzMccabe-iu9ph]

Lots of the reviews for 38 Park, not very nice. Reviews where you're now are really positive.

[@BrittMcalister]

It's a new building. Still painting and construction. I loved it there.

[@FoundingYouTuber-2005]

Only in the Philippines: that loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong exposed electrical cord stretched across the entire front of the building, just begging to be tripped over. Only thing missing is a sign that says "Enjoy Your Trip."

[@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5]

Rent most affordable nice place, they don’t care about your bougie apartment.

[@Baloybeach]

What a dump, just a tiny little box.

[@michaeljose8122]

@@Sir_Swaywow… that’s some slap down… 😂

[@stevesilver7437]

Good for a month!

[@johntaylor4817]

Not a dump, that’s unnecessarily cruel, it looks nice and clean, but yeah it is tiny.

[@MichaelMcalister-r1h]

Looks very nice to me. You sound like one of those grumpy people that is never satisfied

[@tuting1965]

The difference of russian expat and american expat in the philippines, russian likes nature they build a community near the beach and forestry areas, living a simple life they even planting fruits and vegetable for their food, buy and eat food in carinderias, buying fish directly to the fishermen were its cheap, rarely eat those expensive restaurant, the locals love them coz they dont act superior.

[@hallfamilycibolo]

Yeah, Russians are known all over for their warm and fuzzy nature, not their rampant alcoholism and invading other countries. 👍😐

[@acaciomadeira5147]

Thats a scam for that unit thats why prices are do high for a studko dumb foreighners pahing so much just causes others go fish for greater pfofits bevajde they think they can get away for outrageus rental prices think st the very most should be like half that or 60% of 35,000 pesos

[@jerryG-p3w]

I stayed in cebu for 8 months. i didnt like it.

[@BrittMcalister]

Sorry.

[@bigbearhugebear9018]

The studio is way too small. I would guess about 24 sq meters shoe box

[@BrittMcalister]

That's correct.

[@henrikovratd9845]

What city is this ? 38 park looks nice

[@BrittMcalister]

IT Park in Cebu City.