Pros and Cons of Living in a Gated Community in The Philippines 🇵🇭

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[@michaelbeggs2013]

I live in a gated apartment compound but there is no security guard, we just open and close the gate ourselves. There is a caretaker onsite and garbage collection and the caretaker does a great job maintaining and cleaning the yard. We can set up tables outside to host larger groups and parties. It is the lower budget version of an actual gated community, no pool or gym or clubhouse, or security. It is however a great place for kids. There is a decent amount of parking but it is not a huge amount. For 10,000 in Mandaue City, I am happy with it.

[@Ericandcindysadventures]

Thanks for the info! 10,000 sounds like a good bargain.

[@gary4451]

I looked at five of the best gated communities in Davao City several months ago. The houses were quite impressive even by American standards. The security was so good that my realtor had to submit a background check and make a reservation several days in advance just to get inside the gate! What I did not like about the communities was how close the houses were packed together. Noise was a big issue since the neighbors were so close to you. Forget about getting an acre of land and planting a garden in your back yard. Land is at a premium.

[@Ericandcindysadventures]

Thanks! That was very insightful.

[@Gary-l9h]

I was in Davao in February and found it just as you described. Any idea about HOA fees in Davao? I know they will vary, but a ball park figure would be a tremendous help

[@gary4451]

@@Gary-l9h The HOA costs for the gated communities that I visited were about the same as the cost for my HOA in America. The costs ranged from $25 to $35 per month. The streets were clean and well maintained and there were no stray dogs or cats running all over the place. A gated community was my first choice among the options that I was considering.

[@pleaseactright1]

Great info. Thanks for putting forth the effort in helping the rest of Expats make guided decisions. I truly appreciate it.................Raulh

[@Ericandcindysadventures]

Thanks for the compliment Raulh!

[@dargardargar]

Good info. Thanks!

[@Ericandcindysadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelgreensr6553]

Thanks you for listing some of the options

[@Ericandcindysadventures]

Our pleasure!

[@jamesfacciolli8061]

I have been scouring through gated communities for the last couple of months. Sadly im seeing some that appear to have dropped into disarry, or havnt been developed even after being around for 3 or more years. One community Terreno South has been paved with roads but hardly any buildings (homes) built. However a majority (about 90% from my guess) of the lots have been sold. The agent for Rockwell said it will be another couple of years before all the ammenties are built ready.... Im not looking for gold paved streets but I dont want to be 1 of three families living in a community of 40 some hectates. OR is this common?

[@jamesgilbert2181]

lol i live in a gated community it dont stop carolers or sellers we have great roads and dogs craping all over them we gaurds but no cct and we have had a few small stores broken into. we have no pool but they have a basketball court

[@Ericandcindysadventures]

Yes, each gated community Im has different situations.

[@RashidJorge]

Thanks for sharing ideas to us

[@Ericandcindysadventures]

Glad you like them!

[@randellt]

I am getting ready to relocate most likely to the Cebu area soon. I'm currently finishing up almost a year of living in a high-rise condo Makati. What I thought would be a wonderful experience-not so wonderful. Over the top security. Everyone has to leave ID and fill out online forms to visit. No ID no entry even with the owner. If you bring a carryon bag onto the property, you must have a previously issued pass. Cockroaches galore which I did not expect on the 30th floor. So gated community? One thing I like is being able to bbq and have an outdoor area to take 2 care of, so I was looking at a house, but have been warned several times about expats being targeted for robbery in private homes..so I don't know. Still looking for the right fit. Thanks for your info po.

[@Ericandcindysadventures]

That’s interesting because we are considering Makati as a next move. I don’t think we would like that kind of security.

[@randellt]

@@Ericandcindysadventures Yeah..It's over the top security in this building. Just ask before u decided. They're not all this way. Makati costs $$$ I'm easily spending $3k a month here which is $1k beyond what I should be spending. One more thing to mention, make sure the owner of the unit is up for repairing appliances if they fail. I had the built in cooktop fail 6 months ago and she still has not had it replaced. It literally blew up one day. And the refrigerator was bad early on- I had to replace it myself. Meanwhile the Filipina owner lives in California in a $1.8 million dollar home

[@gary4451]

@randellt, I agree that the security at the high-rise condo's is over the top. It gets old in a hurry. I was considering Makati for my next visit this Winter. How was the noise level in the condo? I value piece and quiet highly.

[@randellt]

@@gary4451 Not bad noise wise..however I had someone move in above me that stays up all night and slides chairs around etc.. but thankfully with aircon on I don't hear them often. I live in one of the Megaworld condos not far from Makati med center. There's another down the street Signa. Both very strict. I chose this location to be able to walk to the Greenbelts etc.. Rockwell area is rated well. Of course BGC..but everything is $$$$ there. I prefer to just visit from time to time. The Seda hotel here Ayala is the best Seda I have stayed in. Spent many nights there while looking for a condo.

[@binoyandpinay777]

Eric & Cindy always love your content cause it stays away from so much disinformation and sensationalism on social media. One thing you may add if you decide to have a part B to this video is, the slight shock foreigners may experience when they first consider moving to the Philippines, is the Sub-Divisions or these walled communities. The walls are often quite high so a foreigner may wonder why the extreme walls instead of a fence/ trees etc. When I first visited the Philippines in the late 80's, that definitely caught my attention. Even though they are high, some people will attempt to climb over then, but like an alarm system on your car, its just more of a deterrent but your percentage of safe is much higher than without one. Oh! I apologize you did mention it, Sorry.

[@Ericandcindysadventures]

Thanks for the compliment! Yes we did mention the high walled areas.

[@DavidWooten-o7h]

Could you find some ocean front condos in Cebu city?

[@Ericandcindysadventures]

We’ll keep that in mind for future videos!

[@thaidawg9231]

Good info, so will you continue to live in a gated community or seek other options ?

[@Ericandcindysadventures]

We are still looking around for the next place.

[@binoyandpinay777]

Does the Law about having your vehicle on the street when you don't have a parking space or garage affect a gated community? Case and point. My sister in Law which are not in a gated community but a house, have to have an off street parking or they'll be fined if they park in the street. this is in Cavite. I'm not sure if its just in certain city limits or country wide.

[@Ericandcindysadventures]

We haven’t come across that situation before. Perhaps it’s locally enforced. It sounds like it would be annoying at best.

[@binoyandpinay777]

True, there's lots of inconsistencies there, so much variation from place to place. Here's some subjects you maybe interested in. Things like Paibig and also when purchasing a vehicle, if you finance it, you can not pay it off early like here in the states. Dealers want to keep you on that plan as long as possible so they won't supply that condition. Not sure if this work with real estate or property.

[@JR-vs1zl]

Agree having kids playing by your door is terrible.

[@Ericandcindysadventures]

lol

[@JMgmkh]

Yup . caroler extortion haha Keepin it real. 👍

[@Ericandcindysadventures]

Thanks! We try to be realistic.

[@nosniveling4080]

Are you live

[@EdwinCV-dh8qc]

What do you think about moving to Japan instead of Philippines?

[@Ericandcindysadventures]

No, this video was pre-recorded.

[@Davirdcarrol]

Hi are you guys in a gated community abd what's the age gap between you two

[@Ericandcindysadventures]

Yes we are in a gated community! 30 years.

[@passportbro7]

Mate 👍 didn't chocolate man move to Thailand after living in the Philippines

[@Ericandcindysadventures]

We remember him saying that he lived in the Philippines before. So you are probably right.

[@waltermoorer4566]

Cameras and live wires.. sounds like what in America is called prison! Just joking everyone enjoys good security and living worry free

[@Ericandcindysadventures]

lol! Thanks for your input.

[@talking2388]

She taking all his money and will start a new life after him.

[@Ericandcindysadventures]

lol!

[@ManRuins]

Don’t they do that in America?

[@talking2388]

@@ManRuins Yes but the men have a chance to get some of their items if things go bad . In other countries they can't .