Example of a $700 USD House Rental in the Philippines (Dumaguete City)

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[@safffff1000]

TimK new house rental in Leyte for $450/mo is so much nicer inside and fantastic view.

[@joanavillajuan9396]

If you don’t accept criticism don’t go on KZbin people are entitled to there opinions don’t like criticism don’t make videos simple as that

[@joanavillajuan9396]

Seems like you can’t read

[@sanjuanlaunionvlog]

I would total agree with you. I'm a vlogger here in San Juan La Union. Moved here for surfing and the beach.. and such beautiful sunsets. I wish i could find $450 house like Tim's on the beach! for sure. i pay $400 for a small two story two bd one bath apt. but it is 4 min walk to beach. and close to good surfing spots. walkable. Check out my Vlog too.. Love to have new subscriber... Cheers, Mark

[@expat5587]

Info pls

[@expat5587]

It's too much going on in the world to be fighting the on internet over a video. Are you serious

[@malapasqua71]

Nice place, but for $700/month I would want it super clean and fixed up. Needs lots of work. Not move in ready

[@PhilippineDreams]

Should be finished in a week or two.

[@PhilippinesLife101]

@@PhilippineDreams Can you do an update when the house is ready? Because in the current state there is no way I'd pay 35000 peso a month.

[@siamsnowman6357]

@@PhilippinesLife101 because Ned is here to serve you.

[@PhilippinesLife101]

@@siamsnowman6357 Just asked. You got a problem with that tough guy?

[@mrc6182]

Haha! The very definition of "badly maintained!" Nice find - at $200 a month.

[@mickie2412]

You seem waaay to positive about this place compared to most of the other places. Hmmm seems fishy🤔 i was NOT impressed for 35.000 Just my humble opinion

[@PhilippineDreams]

Trying to stay positive during some rather negative times.

[@JC-iq5td]

Way too expensive

[@stevenrobla6092]

Dumageute has more and more Expats, and housing costs keep going up. As long as their continues to be a market at that price point they will continue the climb. Few years ago that was a $250-$300 house.

[@NYJGreatness]

Very specious, but overpriced. That’s house needs some TLC too 😳

[@derektolliday7694]

Looks old, nice size but way overpriced.

[@torissubconsciousmind2173]

People always say that "way overpriced." But overpriced compared to what? Compared to other similar houses in Dumaguete or somewhere else? Another country maybe? Real estate prices are different everywhere. If you want to live somewhere you have to pay the market price to live there or live somewhere cheaper.

[@jiminfla5951]

$700....not a chance in hell I would pay that much for a house there...totally overpriced

[@PhilippineDreams]

You don't have to.

[@Velsbasketcase]

Ive never seen a faucet in PH that wasnt loose or broken.

[@PhilippineDreams]

Haha yep!

[@carvercapitalequitypartner122]

WTF huh? Maybe every faucet is on the list to fix tomorrow.

[@terrygreen7224]

NO WAY i have lived in Dumaguete for 14 years, There is better than this. 2 things stood out BAD water pressure and having a gas bottle inside--Terrible

[@kenouryios]

What glass bottle ? The drinking water dispenser?

[@stevemorris3544]

@@kenouryios I think Terry was talking about the propane gas in Kitchen.

[@bettygumilao3236]

Too expensive.

[@jonathond41]

I agree with allot of comments. Way over priced for a run down place. Much better options. You could disclose that location, won't be much interest I wouldn't think. Maybe its great for Dumaguete City. But not in the rest of the Philippines. Just my opinion.

[@royangarcia01]

For 700 I would get a condo. Not liking the place for 700.

[@PhilippineDreams]

True but It would not be nearly that size.

[@royangarcia01]

@@PhilippineDreams true but nicer and with some accommodations. If you could I would love it if you would do a video on the cost of some condos. Thanks for your reply.

[@johnc2438]

Thanks for the review... from my Filipina wife and myself in Oregon, USA. We enjoy your lookie-loo peeks and comments about rental housing opportunities in the Dumaguete area and your "glass-is-half-full" point of view about housing and other topics. Yes, one person's "junk" is another person's opportunity. Thanks! We also enjoy Bud Brown's videos (we sent him that balikbayan box he finally received and opened the other day in a video; and we'll be sending him another box later this year, too). 😀

[@offhamsterwheel2789]

a lot of fixing and painting for a 700 rental

[@DrDlane]

For that price I would want the whole place cleaned and disinfected then painted before moving in. It's a nice house though. It seemed liked there were at least a couple of doors that you didn't open and show us what was there. Take care.

[@iggi70]

Expat price

[@rogersmith1408]

Ya, I mean I can get better in the states for that. Maybe if it was Lake front or something. Pass

[@Aj-qb3pr]

Exactly

[@vegascon9860]

Junk

[@kenouryios]

I think for what we are used to in Canada 🇨🇦 and the states 🇺🇸, it’s a YUGE rip off . Nice video though need .

[@winduncan9818]

Wow, I hope this doesn't represent the housing available in Dumaguete. IMO that place is poor value. For 35000 I'd expect a nice place with a real kitchen, paint on the walls and cabinetry not made out of plywood. I think it was your channel that had the $550 a month house a while back. That looked much nicer/better value and had pool access.

[@whiteboymax250]

Main difference between Thailand and Philippines. You never see burglar bars on windows in Thailand. Philippines always an issue. I had a girlfriend in Cebu and when I’d take her family out to dinner one of them always stayed home because of burglars. Crazy

[@r.peterlucarelli1605]

Been in Thailand the last 6 years. Not to be negative but the prices in the PI don't seem to match what you get. I could get the same size for $250 here. Just saying.. Cheers.

[@Aj-qb3pr]

First 500, now a place for 700 hundred for a place thats not in Cebu or Manila but in dumaguete. That's crazy especially for retirees on a limited budget.

[@PhilippineDreams]

Yup I agree.

[@jimbrown1300]

Hmmm way to expensive for the area.

[@cryptowalk1387]

Kinda scraggly for $700..... I wouldn’t go near it, and keep in mind that’s a 3rd world country. You can do way better!!!

[@justice929]

700USD CHEAP.

[@rlsdw745]

after rainy season, come down to Siaton and family, to have lunch.

[@danielmoore1232]

I'll be honest, I didn't think it was worth anywhere near $700, UNTIL I saw the master bedroom and balcony. Then it made sense. I could definitely live there!

[@kellyc2425]

Except it's filthy and unmaintained.

[@bebeaznar3399]

There are houses that are rent to own and price is cheaper than that

[@345adventures8]

It looks outdated & overpriced for the price their asking.

[@AFSHomestead]

$575 freshly painted and fixed....good realtor showing...later from Central FL....we are ok here....

[@KrissBartlett]

my opinion needs a really good clean lots things need fixing painting to and i think its to expensive need a swimming pool to i recon not worth that much

[@richardhowe4140]

Thank you so much for showing us all kinds of rentals..I always enjoy looking at the good,bad and ugly..I have been tracking filipino real estate sales and rentals for over five years across the whole country..it's amazing how you can find a bad deal and then a great deal almost next door..that's the way the filipines rolls..if a person is patient,looks at all the real estate classified and puts boots on the ground they can find what they are looking for at a cheap or reasonable price...thank you for showing us your rental finds..I really enjoy looking at them and the way you film them..as soon as I arrive I am going into real estate buy and sell and rentals..the market is wide open and booming..you might want to think about supplementing your income by real estate rentals..I plan on doing it to keep my younger wife busy and maybe give her family a few jobs with the cleaning and maintenance.. tourists from all over the world are always looking for short and long-term rentals and don't mind paying a reasonable price which would be cheaper than a hotel..just my thoughts 🤔😂🤗😎🙉🙊🙈👍👌😂🤗

[@bisayakaayo8595]

its very big but lots of repairs need to be done, kitchen is small though!!!

[@homebasebelgium359]

It could have been a nice house if it had been properly maintained, but this is the Philippines, right? It's spacious and has all the necessary amenities, so if it were spic & span it might be worth the p35K, but in the present condition it certainly isn't!

[@truthhurtsalways4u]

That's way overpriced ,25k will be more reasonable!

[@rafaeljimenez2769]

Are all stoves that small there? I'm a stickler for a 30" stove with an oven.

[@siamsnowman6357]

Ned, great vid and the house is nice. Most expats wouldn't be able to afford this home rental (and you can tell this by the negative comments), but there are others that can afford to live in something besides a studio matchbox.

[@sanjuanlaunionvlog]

Hey, i really like your house reviews. your review is good. But the house seems a bit pricey for not having a ocean view. just my opinion.. i'm not a specialist in rentals in your area. I vlog here in San Juan La Union. I would be interested in any houses for rent here in San Juan if you know of any? long shot.. but thought i would ask... hey.. your guitar playing is tight.. really enjoy that with your wife singing.. very cool!

[@PhilippineDreams]

Salamat!

[@jamesowens2781]

Agree about the furniture that can be bought in PH your move back to the US your moving company will hate on you but the furniture is awesome. Lifetime treasures

[@fred8565]

over price...no value for money, the place lacking quality. 20,000php would be a good price..

[@chriscross9505]

It is so difficult to make a comfortable home out of this type of house construction/design. And this is the type of house you will get for that money in the Philippines. They are ubiquitous. Whole sub-divisions full of them everywhere you look.

[@klikitatwa]

ned, come on, whats the deal 35000? for that place? theres not even a yard, your place for $185 is wayyy better, give me a brake, lets try to keep your credentials up, i mean really? whatta ya trying to do raise the prices up in dumaguete? seriously you need to be true to your subscribers!

[@PhilippineDreams]

Ah, let him rant. :)

[@raymonde4272]

It seems very spacious and I suspect that some of the expense is due to it being fully furnished.

[@kellyc2425]

To be honest, I wouldn't want that beat up, heavily scratched, marred, and stained nasty looking stuff. Especially a USED mattress! Are you kidding me? 🤢

[@edgillis5699]

Impressive.....but way to close to neighbors for my taste. Would prefer the distance from neighbors at pink house, Minimal as it is still only one side rather than being surrounded as this place is. Not to mention it looks like a duplex...so attached neighbor????

[@Timsbackpages]

Condo in Cebu is less than that unless you have a lot of kids. Its tacky and lots of clutter. Reminds me of my garage.

[@akams3]

No pool? 😳 Definitely gringo pricing. The white foreigner price! 👎

[@Roof_Pizza]

All of the Philippines seems to need some paint.

[@kellyc2425]

It seems that Phils don't maintain houses very well. I saw a beautiful little home they were showing ($800 / month) and same thing. Chipped paint, filthy grout, rust stained sinks, many repairs needed, etc Aren't there inexpensive cleaning services available there?

[@markmessick9856]

Nice but not worth the price, thanks for the great video

[@alank.harder7228]

Interesting comments from outside the Philippines, in country but outside Dumaguete, and within the Dumaguete area. It's all about perspective. For what it's worth as a Dumaguete resident currently renting a house near downtown: - Yes, there's a lot of cosmetic and smallish repair work needed. I wonder why it hasn't been kept up regularly. - It appears that there's quite a bit of cleaning needed also, but to what level the landlord will do it is always questionable. I've seen houses supposedly cleaned, but in my estimation, nothing close to what I would consider acceptable, cursory really. It all comes down to individual renter expectations vs landlord interpretation. Don't expect perfection western style. How much elbow grease is a renter willing to contribute toward getting the place to the level that they're comfortable with, or are they willing to hire someone to deep clean? - Certainly the furnishings, regardless of style, condition, and quantity (like the preponderance of pillows and mattresses) plays into the rental rate. Often this is actually a sizeable chunk of the rent - surprisingly so. If the furnishings aren't necessary, some landlords allow for a reduction and will remove it. It's worth attempting a negotiation. - The aircon units. refrigerator, washing machine, water tank, etc. represent a value that shouldn't be overlooked. The condition of appliances makes a big difference and would be costly to replace. - The one piece windows are a huge plus. Remember, the house's large size will translate into large electric bills if aircon is used extensively Roomy can equal costly. - The kitchen was minimal (from what I saw) with very little cabinetry and countertop space. That's not surprising. As is so often the case, stove and refrigerator placement seem to be an afterthought. Typical of most kitchens I've looked at. - I saw a nice closet, but not much else, like cabinetry or additional closets. There may have been more I didn't notice or weren't shown in the video. Storage is something to be conscious of. - It will be worth seeing if there will be any grass planted in the dirt areas. The fountain was nice, but trees and grass would offer a welcome cooling effect. Also, if younger children (or dogs) are part of the mix, a yard is important - not so much a decorative landscape that can only be visually appreciated. - The neighbors were close (nothing new with that), but noise, which is always something to be expected, will be inescapable, I'm afraid. I think the balcony views were less than serene. You'll want cover over balconies also. - This is a real mix of plusses and minuses, and will largely be affected by priorities. Location can be a deciding factor. Is it close to amenities that are important to the particular renter: shopping - mall or downtown, medical facilities, airport/ferry, school? So, my impression is, it's overpriced compared to what I currently rent. I have four bedrooms of varying sizes, two inside and one outside CRs, a lot of cabinetry for storage in three of the bedrooms. I don't have any yard, but do have a very nice tiled carport and front patio - both large. There are two small strips of land that can be planted decoratively. I have a walk-in storage room which helps with clutter. I'm too close to neighbors and a next door, late-night sari sari store, so noise and smells can permeate at all hours. My kitchen is large with adequate storage space (never enough though). There is no stove, but sufficient counter space for a three burner gas stovetop and a single induction plate (neither supplied by the owner). I've replaced the average refrigerator with a new side by side. I've also bought: a washing machine, a large triple dresser, small desks and chairs, a bunkbed to replace a too large queen bed, and two inexpensive aircons . The windows in the three largest bedrooms are jalousied - ugh!. Several sturdy cabinets, shelves and tables, and large desk were also included. A large desk, a dining table and eight chairs, living room, sunroom, and patio sets were included in the rent, as well as two additional beds. I've also put in a lot of work cleaning beyond what was first encountered. To my landlords credit, he's been reasonably responsive to all my calls, and has kept everything working and in good repair as expected. My water pressure is poor after six in the morning and could benefit from a tank, but that's an expensive addition. I could also use attic insulation, something Ned can attest to as worthwhile. The house feels open and uncluttered, clean and useable with a good, logical layout (something that many homes don't have, as they've been expanded layer by layer. As a comparison, my rent is in the two thirds range of this property's asking. Consider bargaining with the ubiquitous two months security deposit; I've found it to be negotiable when at peril of losing a good prospective renter otherwise. Last comments: I think it's worth mentioning that it's important to look closely at security and how the house and general location make you feel about your sense of safety. Look at available internet if throughput is important to you - my area doesn't support more than 10MB, but it's fairly reliable in speed and not being cut off for extended periods. It varies greatly from one barangay to another (the same as water pressure). Ask as many people as possible about reliability of utilities: water, electric and internet connection in the area . Whew! Hope this helps some considering or looking in Dumaguete.

[@PhilippineDreams]

Thank you for that comprehensive input, Alan. Much appreciated.

[@LtDave]

Excellent äpples to apples"comp.

[@daviddarden1915]

That house to me I call it a mansion or Fort. That was so impressive. Minor paint needed. If you were to pay equivalent in the states at a minimum per month that would be at least four thousand $4,000 or more dollars. That neighborhood being upper class to high class area too. I am really amazed with this, thanks for the great tour from US Air Force Security Police military veteran that lived in Clark Air Base area (Angeles) in 1991.

[@kellyc2425]

Your crazy. You wouldn't even be able to rent that dump here in the US until all those repairs were done. (dangerous exposed wiring, loose plumbing, etc): Unless you live off grid in Appalachia or Montana. And $4000??? 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Maybe $4000 a year!

[@ralphstewart4025]

Landlord, throw some paint on the gate ...it is, after all, foreigner price ...

[@stevenrobla6092]

I like the seperate livingrooms, so when she has her friends over and they wanna cheaka cheaka loudly😁

[@whatevertheworldholds]

Nice house

[@markg999]

Well for positives is it's a quiet area dont hear roosters and its large.

[@hawke7408]

thanks Ned

[@Huskerliving]

Good Lord. The people bitching about that being high priced blows my mind. Here I am living in the middle of the USA paying 415.00 for a two bedroom apt. , no balcony or patio. One door in and out, second floor. I would gladly pay that price to give up winter weather and have that much space. Hell, I would do the work to get the place up to snuff.

[@kellyc2425]

But it's not the US, is it. Remember the golden rule of real estate... Location, location, LOCATION.

[@gkprivate433]

big interior space might make this worth the price if one wants a big place with lots of square footage. Too much if you are single or have a simple wife or Girl Friend

[@jessicasmith6470]

Dumaguete City is over priced, way too many foreigners are living there.

[@Rick101755]

Agree. I have been here for 5 years and it getting worse. Looking to move next year.

[@carloslaend1635]

Indeed. Also it's full of retired old farts. Nothing bad per se, but still worth mentioning.

[@southeastclass76]

Why is there matress next to the bed.?

[@superview8657]

Place to expensive for Philippines. You can get a number of places for $200, $300, $400 per month and pretty nice places. That place would be better for a family of 4 or 5 people but $700 is still to expensive. You can get a nice condo for $400 or less.

[@joanavillajuan9396]

Why would you waste 350000 peso per month on rent

[@PhilippineDreams]

I wouldn't.

[@jimcunningham61]

Very spacious but it’s a bit dated

[@stevenrobla6092]

They dont take criticism 😉😁😂🤣

[@teresarafols328]

hi is this house lalready taken? And where exactly this house located? I hope you can help us with this house we are here in Valencia now

[@johnJohnson-vm7oy]

Good Job Ned!! Next time try doing a GREAT JOB with your Drone.

[@Sarge57]

Servant's quarters. Funny.

[@kevinhiggenbottom8339]

I like this house the price was too pricey for right now my bedroom can fit inside that big master bedroom all blade me you'll still have plenty of room and this house was pretty good but if I had something like this I would have a washer and dryer inside the house and then I will have a regular size refrigerator a regular gas stove or electric stove in the bathroom I like the upstairs and this would be pretty cool to live in if I had something similar to this mom will be energy saving use house but like I said this was pretty good video

[@Philippinesbound42]

Why is it such a dump

[@christopherschmidt4657]

I would go half with someone but it looks good. Hello from Santa Barbara California 🌞

[@millennialinmanila5621]

Too expensive for that kind of house in the province. The owner is making you a milking cow. Thay house would only cost 25k max. Not 35k pesos If u have like a filipino friend or partner, make her speak to the owner of a house because if they found you are foereigner, they will price it higher.

[@samohtsolacad229]

Oh wow, I've not seen your videos in a while. This time I got to really look at you face/head. You have that uncanny resemblance of that giant guy (powdered in white) in the movie Prometheus.

[@Niftynorm1]

Hey Ned this is a potential money stream for you; Video homes for rent to show expats who may be interested. Thank you for the look at what $700 gets you.

[@pokeamaniwillnotbereplaced]

Go look at the rentals in this price range and see what you get. I will say no more...

[@ddsforever1]

25k is more appropriate

[@PhilippineDreams]

30 at most if painted up and fixed like new.

[@Rick101755]

Too much for that place

[@llothar68]

Well if you don't care about money, its fine. But otherwise it's overpriced. $500 would be my offer.

[@gibbs2799]

Why always with high fences, security grids, and spikes?

[@PhilippineDreams]

Sakuratay!

[@kaileymonique949]

Because being a foreigner ya a target , i guess you don’t know the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@gibbs2799]

@@kaileymonique949 I know the reason why, I was being facetious.

[@jimsteuckert15]

What’s an In inverter?

[@10OZDuster]

a power efficient appliance...runs on variable speed dc motor by using an "inverter" circuit to convert ac to dc. AC induction motors when turned on run at ONLY full speed while DC motors are controllable or variable not full speed all the time and only when needed. Imagine a car that goes full stop or full speed only you'd be burning lots of fuel...

[@generalbacardi1353]

How is it you say...Porenyer price ?

[@kellyc2425]

🤣😂🤣

[@bluemarshall6180]

Nope.

[@TomandAmyinthePI]

Tell him to offer $600.00 a month (30,000 PHP)

[@345adventures8]

More like $300

[@Philippinesbound42]

Decent place. But it’s the Philippines. I’d pay 450 a month or so

[@expat5587]

I was going to rent out a condo. Now I'm thinking

[@normanflint8757]

1000k$canuck buck, hmm..why'd we come again😉

[@PhilippineDreams]

For the world class cuisine!!

[@judithtamayo8335]

Needs a lot of cleaning. Overpriced

[@justice929]

FIBER AND SCREENS HAS ME SOLD. SAMSUNG INVERTER FRIDGE ONLY 23K CHEAP

[@garrylafferty100]

Con air big bucks

[@sypainthy]

way to much for this place

[@yami2696]

hi nice house but expensive

[@craigsphilippines466]

Once again I see a 35k that is a 25k to 30k

[@bikingitandlikingit7806]

Dang! Nice house, can we split with you? My wife and I get a master and you get all the other bedrooms. Lol?Joke lang!

[@justice929]

SUPRISE NOT AIR &B

[@dwingo8003]

overpriced ....good luck with getting that much $$

[@WestCoastKing-qh2nq]

Instructive criticism. To me your video was way too much detail to the point I skipped to the next video.

[@PhilippineDreams]

It's "constructive" criticism.

[@BrianFairlamb]

Not impressed at all for that price infact it looks like a dump

[@kellyc2425]

💯 Agreed

[@martindryan]

Next to apartments..no way:) lol crazy price in the time.of covid. Asians r great because they never fire sale. Makes a lot of sense but I wish they would.

[@AdamGbl95]

Wow goodbye America.

[@GB-pe1it]

Too expensive for an Area in Dumaguete. This is over rated. I’m not impressed.

[@josiegarcia994]

I like your pink house better

[@PhilippineDreams]

Me too. But that porch....

[@siriousga]

Someone’s gotta clean it.

[@colinwoods5663]

With a house that large Ned just think how many more kids you can have lol

[@truthhurtsalways4u]

No kids allowed ,better ORGY !