Anvaya Cove is One of the World’s Greenest Resorts

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It’s good to know that our real estate developers care about our environment and place a lot of importance on sustainability and wildlife preservation. Ayala Land Premiere’s latest development, the high-end beach and country club
Anvaya Cove, has been recognized by New York-based Hospitality Design Magazine as one of the most sustainable real estate projects in the world. The coveted HD Awards program receives over 300 entries from luxury hotels, resorts, and spas, and Anvaya Cove, with its Asian tropical architecture, was chosen as a finalist in the Green/Sustainable project category.

According to the resort’s senior architect Manny Illana, the planning of Anvaya Cove was centered around sustainable environmental principles, with protecting the physical environment of the site as top priority. Roadways were designed to avoid mature trees, lighting fixtures were chosen so that the wildlife doesn’t get disoriented, and amenities were created so its guests and residents can enjoy the natural beauty of the place while promoting conservation. The resort was built in a forested foothill filled with mango and narra trees, but the developers left the natural groves of trees untouched, even though it could have brought them more lease opportunities. In fact, Ayala built a 10,000 sqm Mango Grove Park in order to protect the tall, 50-year old mango trees. They also took efforts to preserve an area where eagle owls and sea turtles nest, and an elevated pond in a secluded cove has been declared a sanctuary of local mallard ducks.

Lots are selling for as low as P3.8M, and townhouse type units are selling for P16M. For more information, contact Antonio P Reyes at (0918) 333-35-75, (0916) 675-36-89, or through his US phone number via VoiP at (317) 493-5744.

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Philippine Real Estate Festival 2009

Despite the global financial crisis, the country’s real estate sector has remained resilient and stable, and there’s no better time to invest in Philippine real estate than now. This is the thrust of the 2009 Philippine Real Estate Festival happening this weekend, July 23 to July 25, 2009 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Over 200 real estate developers, contractors, lending institutions, and professionals will be present to provide investors and first-time buyers with opportunities to choose from a variety of properties. With the help of experts and real estate professionals, potential buyers and investors can see why the Philippines is a smart choice for global and local investors.

Participating in the Philippine Real Estate Festival are the country’s leading developers like Ayala Land, Robinsons Land Corp, SM Development Corp, Sta. Lucia, Highlands Prime, Filinvest, Fil-Estate, DMCI, Syntech Properties, Megaworld, Nuvo Land, Shang Properties, and Vista Land. Besides seeing what these developers have to offer, there are also two panel discussions on the theme “Property tourism: Why should smart global investors take a look at the Philippines.” Moderating the panel discussions are former National economic and Development Authority director Cielito Habito and Biznews Asia editor-in-cheif Antonio Lopez. Besides learning from the experts, the panel discussions are also a great way to network with big names from the business and finance, like Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Edgardo Lacson, Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Alfonso Uy, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Philippines President Ram Sitaldas, and United States Ambassador Kristie Kenney.

The Philippine Real Estate Festival 2009 kicks off at 10:30 am on June 23 with opening remarks from the chairman Ms Rosemarie Basa, and a speech from guest of honor President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. For more information, check out the website of the Philippine Real Estate Festival at http://www.prefestival.com.

Subdivision and Housing Developers Association, Inc

I had a chance to understand more of the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association, Inc (SHDA) and of their past and present accomplishments. Their byline “One Voice nad One Organization Uniting all Housing Developers (Horizontal & Vertical) Nationwide” is very assuring. It is heartening to know that a group is working out ways to help out the real estate industry in the Philippines. Despite the slow down of economic growth globally, low-cost housing is still in demand which is up to the 3 million peso range. The market is made up mainly of our overseas filipino workers.

One of its noble mission is to produce 400,000 affordable and decent housing units annually which most of our countrymen need. Aside from this, I also believe that a good mortgage package needs to be in place.

SHDA played the lead role in advicing Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) Chair Noli de Castro to reduce interest rates on housing loans in 2006, the extension of repayment terms to a maximum of 30 years; and an increase in the loan-to-value ratio of the housing unit used as a collateral. There are also proposed bills which are being monitored such as Senate Bill Nos. 37/422 “An Act Establish a Socialized and Low-Cost Housing Loan Restructuring Program” which has been enacted into a law last month. There are other pending bills and it is reassuring to know that soon, some of our countrymen will be able to afford to purchase their own homes.

For more information on SHDA, contact them at +632-893-4328 or [email protected]

Ametta Place by Alveo Land: Where Boutique Meets Real Estate


at the Press Launch: Nerissa Josef, Vice President for Project Development of Alveo Land and Antonio N. Aquino, Ayala Land President and Dan Abando, President of Alveo Land

Alveo Land launched today the first and only townhouse development in Pasig City, a breather from the high-rise and mid-rise condominium projects that mostly surround the city where I live. With the launch of boutique residential living in the country, Alveo Land through Ametta Place introduces its maiden townhouse development.

The boutique concept is a buzzword that used to belong exclusively to the hospitality and fashion industry. Synonymous for personalized service, taste, and style, the boutique concept is now being applied to real estate, with Alveo Land’s Ametta Place pioneering boutique residential living in the Philippines. Located in Pasig, Ametta Place transcends the monotonous real estate offerings given by traditional real estate, and completely redefines upscale living in the city.

Ametta Place is going to be the first and only upscale townhouse development in an area of high-rise and mid-rise condominiums. Each unit features warm contemporary architecture and a streamlined generous layout to make the most out of the space you have and to enhance day-to-day living. Its location also means that suburban serenity is fused together with the convenience of living right in the middle of the city. Most families wouldn’t like living so close to an urban area but the privacy of the residents is one of the main priorities of Ametta Place.
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BPI Family Bank has Low Lending Rates for Ayala Properties

On May 30 and 31, 2009, Ayala Land Inc and BPI Family Savings bank will be showcasing prime properties and low borrowing rates at the Glorietta 5 Mall, Makati. In this two-day affair, anyone who wants to acquire properties from Avida, Alveo, and Ayala Land Premiere can easily do so through the low lending rates of BPI Family Bank.

BPI Family Bank’s Build Your Dream housing loan has the lowest rates in the market. Applicants with a minimum of P40,000 gross monthly income can qualify for a housing loan, giving people from diverse demographics the chance to buy their own home.

BPI Family Savings Bank is a subsidiary of the Bank of the Philippine Islands, one of the Philippines’ top commercial banks. They offer a number of loan and savings products while Ayala Land is the country’s leading real estate developer, with eight decades of real estate experience.

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Anvaya Cove in Bataan, Ayala Land Premier’s First Leisure Community

Ayala Land Premiere has been working on creating the first leisure community in the north, and now the beautiful Anvaya Cove in Morong, Bataan is now open for viewing. Boasting of 320 hectares of land area, Anvaya Cove also has a 3.5km coastline with two private coves, as well as rolling hills of narra trees, mango trees, and bamboo groves. Like the rest of Ayala Land’s planned communities, Anvaya Cove will have low-impact development to preserve the natural beauty of the land. This means that all homeowners will have breathtaking views of the ocean and a chance to ecologically interact with birds and wildlife.
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Not only will you get to enjoy nature at its finest; at Anvaya Cove, you will be treated like royalty. Membership at the exclusive Anvaya Cove Beach and Nature Club is a prerequisite to purchasing property. This exclusive club is one of its kind in the Philippines, for it redefines leisure in a setting where amenities are integrated into the natural landscape. Located at the center of the community, the Anvaya Cove Beach and Nature club offers multiple alternatives for pleasure, pampering, and recreation.

Lots are selling for as low as P3.8M, and townhouse type units are selling for P16M. For more information, contact Antonio P Reyes at (0918) 333-35-75, (0916) 675-36-89, or through his US phone number via VoiP at (317) 493-5744.