Thursday, October 2, 2008

Why buy a condo?

There are a number of reasons why it's good (or better) to buy a condo nowadays.
1) Location.
Condos are usually strategically located. Robinsons Land condos are almost always built and located near a mall - Robinsons Place Residences (right smack in Robinsons Adriatico Mall), Gateway Garden Heights/Gateway Garden Ridge/One Gateway Place/Gateway Regency (all located around Robinsons Forum Mall in Edsa corner Pioneer Street, Mandaluyong), Otis 888 Residences (beside Robinsons Otis Mall), Woodsville Viverde Mansions (beside Robinsons Mall along South Superhiway, Merville Paranaque), East of Galleria (a block away from Robinsons Galleria), McKinley Park Residences/The Fort Residences/Fifth Avenue Place/The Trion Towers (all located in Bonifacio Global City), Sonata Private Residences (near Shangri La Mall and SM Megamall).
If you live near a mall, it follows that you are also close to the best schools, entertainment areas, offices, hospitals and churches. This will save you a lot of time, money and energy when you travel to your destination.
2) Security.
It's more secure to live in a condo - you could easily screen your visitors from the gate or from the lobby, 24 hours roving security, CCTV cameras on common areas, intercom (in case of emergencies - i hear stories of elders living alone comfortably and securely inside their condo units).
You could even leave your condo units for weeks or months if you want to go on vacation without having to worry much about burglars.
3) Amenities.
This part I love the most. Imagine having a swimming pool, gym, basketball court, jogging paths, children's playground, function rooms, etc. all within easy reach? Isn't that fantastic?
4) Ease of maintainance.
It's more easier to clean and maintain a condo unit compared to a house and lot.
5) Better investment.
Condos usually appreciate faster and easier to rent out too because of its location. People would surely love to live beside a mall, right? :)