Choose Your Neighborhood First, Best Condo After
Posted by Maita Siquijor on December 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment
People out there are looking for Manila’s best residences. “Best” alludes to ‘close to perfect’ or ‘most suited to one’s needs’.
But I believe that “best” really means “best-in-class”, do you agree? When you search for properties, you have an internal checklist, with one home or neighborhood that’s top ranked for that one, qualifying feature that matters most to you. That would then help you clinche the decision to settle for that property.
So let’s start with a few questions, first about the neighborhood. The primary consideration is still ‘location, location, location’. This leads us to evaluating areas of consideration, such as the list in finding the Perfect Neighborhood, a previous article in Residences Manila:
Are there parks nearby?
Is it scenic and visually appealing?
Are there quiet areas, streets, culs de sac?
Are the people friendly in the neighborhood?
Is the neighborhood clean? Yards, streets, parks?
Are there nice trees and foliage?
Do the lots have large or small yards?
Are there walkways and are they easily accessible?
Is it a safe neighborhood?
What are the market values of the homes in the area?
Are there many houses for sale? How’s the vacancy rate in the condominium?
How ’s the property management and maintenance?
How long ago was the community developed?
What is the average age of the people in the area?
Are there families with small children in the area?
What is the proximity to schools?
Are there community events or organizations?
What’s your consideration for choosing your neighborhood? Let us know by leaving a comment or emailing Residences Manila.
