STYLE RESIDENCES, ILOILO CITY, PHILIPPINES

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

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[@merlynherico2515]

I love my City! And I’m happy that I invest here. I’m excited to see my Flexi Suite Unit with Balcony.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Great to hear Merlyn.

[@ofeliagaitano3603]

Thank you Mr.Amazing Philippines for your Channel regarding our Province ILOILO...actually I don't know reallly about our place,as of now I was happy watching your vlog...I stay in abroad for 32 years and I wanted to know in your video. It has a very big improvements...Wright now.more vlog Sir...thank you for your complements,(Iloilo Ang Banwa Ko)

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks Ofelia. Much has changed in 10 years and very much in 32 years.

[@ladylaids]

Thank you Rod for featuring our projectbin your youtube channel. i had a great time assisting you.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I enjoyed meeting with you and thanks for showing me around laids. Merry Christmas.

[@shareet10]

I live and work in the US, no children and married. I'm in my late 30's. My husband and I were thinking of financing a house and lot in iloilo, but in our case i think its impractical. Small condo unit i think is a good investment. We can have it rent out while we are away. By the time we are both retired, when we go home to iloilo for a looooong vacation we have a place to stay in the city. Having a bigger home is not practical for seniors especially with no children, small condos are easy to maintain.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Good points Chat and good luck with your plans.

[@philippinecowboy]

Iloilo is a clean city, it's home away from home and it's were my gf is from.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I was impressed with Iloilo Philippine Cowboy.

[@mariatinazaldivar8054]

there a lot of ideal areas or locations in iloilo that u.could chose from sir,its very liveable . . . others say ilo2 is a boring city, actually it's not,its just that it is a bit peaceful compared to other cities in the philippines. . .GOD BLESS

[@59jalex]

@@mariatinazaldivar8054 In 2017 I lived in Iloilo. I hope to move permanently in 2020. There is enough to do in Iloilo and Smallville has everything you need for nightlife. I believe that one of the best things about Iloilo is the lack of establishments for the sex tourists. Keep these perverts out of iloilo and I believe it will stay the same, nice place as always.

[@ladylaids]

Our project Style Residences is situated in the BUSINESS DISTRICT OF ILOILO CITY. New projects will be launched the next few years just like National University and SMX Convention Center just beside the project.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks laids ortega. Thanks for showing me around.

[@spurlworld]

Are any of these for rent

[@michaelspencer6523]

I bought my own property and i built a conrete wall around it and a 2 story 10 bedroom, 2 kitchen, 4 bathroom , 2 living rooms, 2 large storage rooms, all concrete , tyled all even outside inside fenced in area , 2 wells, holds 5 motorcycles and 2 pickups parking inside. In mina, iloilo cost $1.2 million paid in cash

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

That is awesome Michael. Enjoy your place.

[@michaelspencer6523]

It be like living in a old folks home, can not have a garden or anything for family. Plus if serious earth quake it be very dangerious, iloilo has at least 3 major earth quakes every year.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Condos are a lifestyle choice of course with pros and cons. I am told the condos are built to withstand 8.2. My observation is that is is usually the 2-4 story older buildings that collapse in 6 type earthquakes, but not many of those.

[@godsloveasall.4984]

I live in United States, but i never dream of living in a high rise condos cuz i just don't like the idea of being in the elevator everytime I have to leave my house. Plus if there's fire is not easy to scape. It's ok to visit but not to live. I remember when my husband was stationed in Yokosuka Japan, one of his Co worker with filipina wife living in the high rise military housing on Base they invited us to their house cuz I'm also filipina, they lived on 18 floors i thought that I'm going to pass out when I look down below. Plus the elevator ride it sames forever 😆 so i never went back. So now even though i live in Florida, I just don't like high rise. Thank You for sharing!👌

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks Lisa. I have friends who don't like heights also. I do and have lived at 18 floors up and enjoy the view but one doesn't want to think about fire and trying to escape from there.

[@juliusthewarrior4063]

use a parachute to scape. 😂

[@triple0triple1]

the feel of the rooms couldn't be more SM-y. arguably the best location in the city for probably a while but SM condo units give me a really basic feel. the fact that there are 5 of those 16-storey buildings doesn't help either; it's like a housing project, but who knows...could turn out nice. yeah. condos in iloilo city are selling like hotcakes (i've been monitoring since megaworld's one madison). cebu landmasters is building a few high-rises as well right in the downtown area (calle real), hopefully, that would be the one for me. btw, give the turnover date an allowance of 2 years. megaworld's palladium's TO date, if i'm not mistaken, was originally 2020 but they moved it to 2022. could be an isolated case, but still... SM builds fast though. i won't be surprised if they do reach their target date.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for your thoughts and info 000 111. I know there are several large developments planned. I happened upon this one by accident as they had a saleslady and model in the mall.

[@maryjeantanate7765]

My Province..City of LOVE

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks maryjean. Nice city.

[@manuelcamomot5152]

Looks great

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks Manuel.

[@av8tor261]

My wife is from Januay and we will retire to Iloilo area from Canada.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Enjoy the cold in Canada while you can AV8TOR and enjoy your retirement in Iloilo. It is a nice clean city. I do love to hear about cold and snow now. LOL.

[@robocop581]

The price is 158,000 psm for that Flex 31 sqm unit. I figure the rental rate at that SM Condo in Iloilo will be 400 psm which is roughly a 2.5% net return for long term lease. You'll need to do AirBnB on that SM unit to get a decent return on investment.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks Robert. That ROI information is important to anyone wanting to invest.

[@dontaylor8912]

@@AmazingPhilippines1 It's really difficult to assess your ROI, since she said turnover in 4 years. Money tied up for 48 months, hopefully with some appreciation in value while you're waiting for your unit to be turned over, all the while praying the contractor will complete on time.

[@AmericanExpatInThePhilippines]

Damn, that's cramped!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I think there is about 2000 units total John.

[@charliedock2621]

style in a box room locaion is not eveything condos every where in Asia its one big housing project on the cheap if they don't sell all of them it could be problems with maintenance good luck

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks Charlie. I suspect they will sell as it is a prime location and SM is a huge corporation.

[@hardmtnbiker]

One of my favorite condos I rented that was nicely designed was only 4 story’s and had a lot of green space in the center and between the buildings. As you may recall, I’m they guy always looking for tennis courts, but have only found them with condos in Manila area, I’m looking for something in Visayas that is closer to clean beaches. I know I’m dreaming lol

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Yes, I remember your request for tennis courts. Amisa condos on the north end of Mactan Island has tennis courts and they are about the only ones I have seen. Clean beaches are close and they have designed in some green spaces and jogging trail also. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5DOaWNqdqqqic0

[@robinriviera4226]

I'm a tennis player too and I m playing everyday. I want to retire in the Philippines and looking with a nearby tennis court.

[@hardmtnbiker]

Robin Riviera we are on the same mission. I’m not retired yet but hopefully in the next 10 years.

[@shareet10]

Boracay have condos too.. we went there last May 2022. We had a land tour and they took us on the other side of boracay. There are condo units overlooking the beach. The place was beautiful and quiet, away from tourists.

[@Once800-]

Nice.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for watching Lana.

[@brendangriffin1791]

Standing room only

[@shoz2502]

Thanks Rod. Looks a nice place in a prime location. Price seems reasonable too.

[@lancefortaleza3665]

You may wanna consider looking at the master plan also of SMDC's Bacolod condo project.. it's within their Mall and Hotel ..facing the Bay area also right at the Reclamation area..."The Smile Residences"

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks shoz ney. It is a prime location.

[@philam1973]

I noticed in the first unit there was a GFI wall plug on the wall. In our house they put our water heater with a safety ground but without a GFI. Our condo in Avida towers has no safety wire or GFI. Have you ever come across a kitchen or CR here with a GFI plug that is functional? Also none I have seen with wiring per National Electrical Code ( white for return, black for hot). Alway everything the same color

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I think some of the newer units have grounded plugs. My unit at Bamboo Bay and Queensland Manor are grounded but I do not know the details of the wiring.

[@guillermotan4256]

philam1973 , may I know what AVIDA condo in Iloilo?

[@philam1973]

Avida Towers Cebu

[@davideastman4273]

Whew about 200,000 USD for bottom dollar place, wonder what the monthly rents might be, and once again ty !

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks David. 1 million PH pesos is about $20,000 so 4 million would be about $80,000 USD.

[@davideastman4273]

Lololololol, thanks for the math lesson, my bad and I thought I was a math whizz, proof goes that theory..and thanks

[@Bekssss]

Still prices to crazy inflated by China, cost to build home around 20000 peso/m its 300%+ profit , because we cant own land and build

[@alohawhy]

Are the units designed with high ceiling? Do you happen know the measurement from floor to ceiling?

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Every new development I have seen has "high" ceilings but I am not sure of the measurements. Find the details on their site.

[@daddybob6096]

Well i've never visited that area Rod, I'm surprised, that such a massive building contract such as you have reviewed here is underway. So Iloilo is a large city compared to Cebu? Nice record player, so what does that make us, dinosaurs as well, LOL.

[@CgAles99988]

Ilo ilo compared Cebu, hahaha parang baranggay Yan lng ilo ilo compare Sa Cebu,lalo Nat Sa tourist spot,income, business, Bacolod lng hnd kayo panalo,Cebu pa ang e compare mo

[@lancefortaleza3665]

Cebu city alone..not even including the Metro area is 5 times larger than iloilo..350+ Sq.Kms. vs 78 sq.kms.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

There are actually several large development companies with several projects in the works Bob. Iloilo is less than a million population but growing and has a lot of potential as long as the economy keeps growing. It was awarded the Clean Tourist City by ASEAN.

[@CgAles99988]

@@DefowAr2271 so kailan mangyari yon na maging 78 billion ang income NG ilo ilo?at kng mangyari Yun ang Cebu ay parang over 100 billion ang income if the time that come na lumaki ang income, population,at ano pa ang Cebu ay higit pa,pero talunin nyo muna ang Davao,cdo,at anong city Sa pinas bago kayo mgcompare Sa Cebu,parang nanaginip ka NG gising part

[@CgAles99988]

@The Seeker pinatawa mo si ako part,hoy gising baka nanaginip ka NG gising

[@boognow6728]

nice rooms.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

It is a little different layout. I think you might be able to combine 2 studios also but not positive.

[@Bekssss]

It's funny how he explained women about water like she really cares 🤣 guys women its completely different animal with completely different views on life 😉

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

LOL. Yes, different culture completely Vitalii.

[@archbaligalachannel4765]

If you love beach go to ceres terminal there are buses going boracay island, and Carles Iloilo (Gigantes Island)

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks Rex. I have read a bit about Gigantes Island and it looks very good.

[@theJURN88]

Hopefully you have visited Iloilo Esplanade.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks Jojo. I did get to see a bit of the Esplanade area.

[@jase1911]

That dinosaur comment cracked me up 😂 just curious what type of fire suppression system these places have? Did you ever see anything?

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

LOL. I was surprised she seemed to know what the "record player" was dieselman. I think every unit I have looked at over the years has smoke alarms and sprinkler systems.

[@johnherr158]

Do not I repeat do not put a preconstruction deposit down why? Because of the philtown Metropolitan tower. Depositors lost their deposit. Do not do this.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

There is risk involved so one should look at the history of a developer and what they have to lose if they mess up there reputation.

[@johnherr158]

@@AmazingPhilippines1 i lost a lot of money so if I find these type of pyramid realestate schemes I will most certainly be vocal. I was told that my deposit was held in escrow complete lie

[@epicurean1868]

Did you visit the nearby island Guimaras? Do you plan to move to Iloilo? Thank you and good luck to you 👍🍀😊

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks. I planned to visit Guimaras but the typhoon sent some wind, waves, and rain so I postponed it for my next trip. I have some ties with a gf in Cebu City now so time will tell if I move.

[@fluffyjoker69]

These aren't even built yet. So, what happens if you buy one or several & they never get built. Do you get ur money back? These are really tiny, smaller than most, even by their standards.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks James. This is one reason to go with a larger experienced developer. SM is huge and it they did not get built it would hurt their reputation considerably so I wouldn't worry too much about SM developments. I rented in a 3 tower development in Cebu City and it was their 1st condo. They made some mistakes and had some delays. 22 sq meters has been the new "normal" for about 8 years as they try to fit more people into the same space.

[@richardabdurahman]

obviously, she didn't understand about the calcium deposit mean.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Yes, lots of minerals in the water here Richard.

[@cgj3888]

There doesn't appear quality in their building standards Are these condos good long term SMILES🇨🇿🇬🇧

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Good question C Gj. I don't have enough information to answer that. I suspect that SM will do a good job with the maintenance as their reputation is at stake.

[@romeoETmike]

@The Seeker Even in the 70's, the buildings in Iloilo were designed by engineers to withstand intensity 7-8 earthquakes. Most buildings during that time were structurally designed by one of Iloilo's best....Engr. Rosauro Hubines.

[@allangillott5993]

far to costly for me

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I am wondering if there is some overbuilding going on here Allan and that may bring down prices eventually.

[@kidgeruayan9584]

Like cdo... Cdo smdc is 90% constructed

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks Kidger.

[@bayannijuan2747]

You forgot to ask if how long you can own the unit after turn over. I heared SM condos has year limit

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I have never heard of a year limit on ownership.

[@ladylaids]

hi, our ownership of Style residences is lifetime or perpetual.

[@sallyrodz]

It's too small cundo

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

The PH developers started "downsizing" units about10 years ago for some silly reason Salome.

[@sallyrodz]

Umuwi ako diyan sa Iloilo,at tumingin ako Ng cundo ,but I'm not be able to see upstairs in the building,my husband he really wants me to see the inside of the building,pero dahil sa covid nag bago lahat Ang Plano, sa ngayon di pa ako makauwi diyan, because Ang daming hinihingi na paperwork so maybe one day, instead we decide to buy a house sa Florida,spend from November to may there and back to new York, so let see if my husband still want to buy a cundo there,for a retirement someday