You are working in Makati and you need a place near your office. And you see these elegant condominiums sprouting in the area with a very affordable downpayment of Php 15,000-20,000 and a monthly fee of just Php 10,000. Very tempting. You're thinking, why rent a place if I can have my own condo unit on rougly the same price. Now, you're torn between buying a house somehwere outside the Metro and buying a condominium unit within the Metro. What do you do? This article might help you weigh things and eventually decide which option is best for you.
Breath of Fresh Air
There are lots of buildings and condominiums in Makati, elegant and hotel-like condos. Everything are within your arm's reach -- shopping malls, restaurants, 24/7 mini stores, etc. Very convenient, right? But how would you like a place where you can sit outside your home and get a breath of fresh air, where there is no pollution coming from the cars below the street and noise that can disturb your peace. Cavite is a province not as crowded as Makati, a reason why a house in Cavite gets a point over a condo in Makati.
Distance
The province of Cavite is more accessible now than ever because of the Manila-Cavite Expressway, a 14-km long access-controlled toll expressway linking Manila and Cavite. I believe, there is no need to pay for expensive condo units when you can get a house and lot in Cavite for just the same amount without sacrificing the other benefits the province of Cavite has to offer.
Amenities
The province of Cavite is more accessible now than ever because of the Manila-Cavite Expressway, a 14-km long access-controlled toll expressway linking Manila and Cavite. I believe, there is no need to pay for expensive condo units when you can get a house and lot in Cavite for just the same amount without sacrificing the other benefits the province of Cavite has to offer.
Amenities
We may not afford to install a gym, swimming pool or basketball court for our own personal use at home. A condo in Makati may offer those same amenities but the fact that Makati is an expensive place to live, most developments are high-rise buildings. Because of that, space is a luxury. Lancaster New City Cavite is more than 1,000 hectares township development that is relatively close to Metro Manila, giving the families an option to live in a community that offers lots of space.
Space
Condominiums can be very limiting when it comes to space. You have to settle for what you have and all you can do is maximize it using a good interior layout and design. On the other hand, when you have your own home, you have exclusive rights to expand it in any way you see fit for your family's needs and wants.
Price
When located in Makati, a house can be much more expensive than a condo unit. That is one reason why Cavite is the next ideal place to buy a house that is much more affordable for a starting family, newly weds and a family. Where can you get a home with an affordable monthly downpayment of Php 7,500 for 15 months and a monthly ammortization of Php 8,000 for 20 years?! That is a 40 sq.m. lot area. Only in Lancaster New City Cavite!
Security
In choosing a place for yourself and your family, security is a factor that shouldn't be overlooked. Condominiums have security guards and personnel. While a community like Lancaster New City Cavite has been developed as a master-planned community that offers 24-hour security. People in urban areas like Makati often leave their condo units empty from the time they go to work until they go home late afternoon. Condominiums rely on their security personnel and security cameras to make sure that people are safe within the premises. In communities, neighbors are concerned with fellow neighbors. That makes Lancaster New City Cavite a fun and secured community to live.