Most Spacious 3BR Condo in Manila?! Parkford Suites in Makati City

[@TheSavvyExpat]

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[@CarlandCrez]

If I paid over $1M US for a condo I'd expect integrated hob and ovens not a free standing cooker that doesn't even fit the kitchen worktop, I'll make an offer of $500,000, I'd also expect a bath for $1.4M

[@radagast25a]

You are good at this. They should give you a commission if any of them sell after your shows. This was very impressive. I am amazed that there is no dishwasher in a condo that expensive though. The comparison to a condo off Central Park was apt. Except of course, in a private building off Central Park, a condo like that would run more than 10 million USD on average.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Thanks for the kind words! I thought the same thing. A condo like this should come with central air conditioning and a dishwasher however that’s very rare in the Philippines. Thanks for tuning in!

[@bigradwolf5001]

Why would you need dishwasher though? It does not clean enough. I've not used mine and I'd rather they put washer/dryer in homes rather than a useless space consuming dishwasher.

[@radagast25a]

@@bigradwolf5001 The common trick in upper end condo buildings that I've seen here and upper end apartment buildings (for example Peter Cooper Village in Manhattan) is that there are Floors that have internal laundry mats in them for all the residents (often the ground floor, but sometimes in the basement) and the apartments have dishwashers - definitely what I personally prefer.

[@bigradwolf5001]

I'll buy a unit here when Ayala starts developing Pio del Pilar starting with the shanties there.

[@billyakin3301]

1.4 MILLION!? Hold on a minute, let me look in the cushions of my couch!? 😢😂

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Dig deep!

[@billyakin3301]

@@TheSavvyExpat 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@tulbanemoore8405]

Informative and useful. You and Julio did a good job on this post. I recommendation showing the floor plan to get an aerial idea of the property.

[@jeffreyalansantos2335]

That is one of place that I want to go and live! I love your content!👍 Keep it up

[@Pcbdude82]

I'd like to find a place like this, but it would have to be a rental unit. Wonder how much it would rent for.

[@manilamartin1001]

Cool condo. I live in the neighborhood and really enjoy that area. Looks like they are about 3 yeara from turnover. Best part of that building is it's great for families.

[@bigradwolf5001]

Me too. Love Legazpi Village. Quiet quaint area.

[@-BigIi-]

I've watched a few of these viewings so far and one thing that stands out is the constant reluctance to show the view - the curtains are *always* drawn closed - making it feel like the apartment had might as well been underground. It is important for the eyes to be able to see beyond the walls..... it gives energy and more, unless of course the view is so very bad.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Hi Gabriel, as we mentioned we’re touring model units within Ayala’s showroom hence why there’s no view whatsoever. In the coming videos however, when we tour units for occupancy, we will not hesitate to show the view :)

[@manilamartin1001]

I think a tour of the actual building and the location would help. It's across the street from a great park and will be the best building on the block.

[@bigradwolf5001]

@@manilamartin1001 It's still off-limits due to ongoing construction.

[@PaulFujiyama]

Isn’t Parkford suites Alveo vice ALP? Alveo prices are as much as ALP. Interesting.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Hi, we corrected that. Apologies for the misunderstanding.

[@PaulFujiyama]

@@TheSavvyExpat NP. Didn’t realize Alveo’s prices are so high. When I bought my Alveo condo in BGC 6 years ago, ALP prices were significantly higher because they were considered the “luxury brand.” I enjoy your vlogs - clear concise and complete. U must work hard on them. Thxs for sharing.

[@manilamartin1001]

​@@PaulFujiyamaAyala has been giving some of its high end dev. to alveo lately. I like Alveo over ALP because there are more unit owners living its condos. Less rentals

[@milpachristie5512]

Pet friendly?

[@sfnny5135]

Talk about the BIG ONE. I am scared to buy a condo in the Philippines because of the threat of earthquake.

[@pharcyde8083]

I think that’s why it’s important to choose the right builders. Modern builders are supposed to comply with earthquake safety standards. The best ones should be able to withstand size 9 quakes.

[@bigradwolf5001]

Just avoid BGC and McKinley. They are close to Marikina Fault Line. Makati is safest.

[@bnggon9248]

All kitchen cabinets. No drawers? Not practical for me. I prefer drawers to store my cutlery, kitchen utensils / tools, spices -- not on countertops in buckets or cups or hung on railings w/hooks.

[@TETRARCHFREAK]

Restrooms look a little better

[@dinhscot]

$1.4M USD or close to 80M Peso... in the Philippines? Click and turn off.. bye

[@bigradwolf5001]

But it's in Legazpi Village....one of the best in the world and definitely the best in the country. Wide streets, about only 20 residential buildings out of 250 buildings which means it's a ghost town outside of rush hours. Something exquisite feeling about walking around all these buildings by your lonesome. Not all places are equal.

[@walkingboss]

Ripoff

[@mackcarlo]

It’s not worth anything over 100k usd. It’s absolutely absurd!!! Wow lol good luck with that sale haha! You can get FIVE 2-3 bedroomed HOUSES in the UK for that price lol 😂

[@strahnbrad3979]

These businessmen in the real estate industry in the Philippines are not to be trusted, they're only greedy and want to sell out all their units fast at a price with the highest interest or with many hidden charges. If you tune in to PH news, there's a report that says owning a house is now cheaper in South Korea than the Philippines.

[@bigradwolf5001]

You're comparing Makati to a country? Terrible.

[@mackcarlo]

@@bigradwolf5001 any dump of a city will do. The guy must be smoking some serious crack to ask for that price.

[@Pcbdude82]

Well if we are making ridiculous comparisons. In Los Angeles you'd barely be able to afford a run down house in the hood for the same price. (OK that's a little extreme maybe) but you can't compare the two. With that said. This unit is eh. Alright but definitely not worth the asking price

[@philrose7716]

I ask a question and get ignored. I think its time to unsubscribe

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Hi Phil, I apologize for not attending to your question. We get nearly hundreds of comments per day. Feel free to ask me personally at [e-mail] or just reply to this comment. Thanks!

[@-BigIi-]

@@TheSavvyExpat I like this reply; not that it concerns me, but I felt it when I read philrose's comment:) Now for today's vid...

[@philrose7716]

@@TheSavvyExpat I had asked you if you were born in PI or USA? Also your age.

[@James-mw5xi]

@@philrose7716he was born in Chicago north side, he’s 18 yrs of age. His mother is of filipino decent and the father is American. Growing up in Chicago he had a decent upbringing until he moved to bgc then his life became savvy

[@philrose7716]

@TheSavvyExpat Thank you Evan and James

[@strahnbrad3979]

why do a lot of other vloggers complain about shoddy materials being used in constructing these condo units in the Philippines? what do these developers have to say in their defense?

[@gangstagummybear3432]

Alot of those vloggers are full of sh1t just fanboys of other countries so they mock up this so called "bad building materials" narrative about Philippines accommodations and housing

[@bigradwolf5001]

More like shoddy vloggers. Or are they finding drywall of better material for wall and sticks better material than reinforced concrete? Coz that's what we have here in US of A. Sticks and drywall. Price: $500K. LMAO.