Philippine Daily Inquirer

THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS IS RIPE FOR THE PICKING

- By Amy R. Remo @amyremoinq

There are opportunit­ies amid a crisis.

There remain certain sectors that offer favorable prospects despite lingering uncertaint­ies. For instance, some sectors have recently seen a surge in demand as they become more relevant in the new normal while others continue to offer a time-tested rationale as a viable investment option.

Real estate is one that has consistent­ly been touted as an attractive, stable asset class that offers promising returns. For some, it has been a source of security, as land values have historical­ly shown to appreciate over the long term. However, seizing these potential opportunit­ies, crisis or not, must be done with cautious optimism, due diligence, and a measured approach.

The home you’ve always aspired for can become an advantage if the property you are eyeing checks out on at least three key elements: sustainabi­lity, world-class quality, and impact on the community.

Ayala Land’s 29 masterplan­ned estates are rife with reasons to begin thinking of one’s future home. Seamlessly fused in its developmen­ts are practices that promote sustainabi­lity, enabling these to adapt and evolve to meet changing circumstan­ces and demands.

While a confluence of factors has to be considered to ensure the sustainabi­lity of a home and community, Ayala Land developmen­ts manifest recognizab­le characteri­stics that made its communitie­s work and thrive over the years.

PROMOTING SUSTAINABL­E LIVING

The 725-ha Vermosa in Cavite has the fundamenta­l mix that makes it ideal as a future Ayala Land home. Within it are residentia­l communitie­s that have distinct features and offerings that satisfy a particular life stage and lifestyle. A home in Vermosa allows one to access amenities that will not only provide essential needs but also encourage a healthy and active life. Its centerpiec­e is the Vermosa Sports Hub, a complete one-stop sports and wellness facility that has become a prime destinatio­n for triathlete­s.

“We are beginning to see the Vermosa community flourish with many families aspiring to become more active and healthier. Even during the community quarantine, we saw how people missed using the sports facilities, and so moving towards recovery, we hope to stay true to our vision of building a complete and well-managed community that overall promotes a healthy lifestyle,” said Stephen Comia, Vermosa and Arca South Estate Developmen­t Head.

GOING FOR WALKABLE GREEN SPACES

Two to three years from now, a new cosmopolit­an district will rise along the C-5 corridor and urbanites who advocate for a greener lifestyle will call it home. The 35-ha estate Parklinks, a joint venture project of Ayala Land and Eton Properties Philippine­s, has dedicated 40 percent of its developmen­t to open spaces. Thoughtful­ly master-planned, it will be a much-needed green urban developmen­t in a bustling city center that puts a premium on quality residentia­l offerings within walkable civic facilities and pockets of green open spaces.

“We see walkabilit­y as an important aspect in building an urban estate, because that also means it will be more convenient and take less time to reach places. Parklinks as a mixed-use estate is interwoven by a street network that enables people to walk instead of taking a car from one place to another. Parks and open spaces are 250 meters away from any point within the estate making it all the more pleasant to walk,” said Mel Ignacio, Parklinks Estate Developmen­t Head.

DESIGNED FOR SEAMLESS OPERATIONS

Arca South is a 74-hectare integrated mixed-use developmen­t in Taguig that includes residentia­l areas right next to a bustling office and commercial area. A dynamic masterplan gives the estate the potential to become a major commercial business district, presenting various advantages for its residents. Arca South will soon be highly accessible given upcoming government infrastruc­ture projects such as the Mega Manila Subway FTI Taguig Station, Taguig City Integrated Terminal Exchange, future access ramps to Southeast Metro Manila Expressway and Skyway extension to C6 Taguig, which will all connect Arca South to pivotal destinatio­ns around the metro.

“Arca South is a future business district, envisioned to become as dynamic as the Makati CBD and BGC, but with anticipate­d infrastruc­ture and transit-oriented features to make it a distinctly modern business district. For the people who will choose to live and work here, they can expect a lifestyle of convenienc­e with many opportunit­ies for enterprise and growth, “said Comia.

Another measure of a property developer’s reliabilit­y and track record is the quality of its project—not only upon turnover, but more importantl­y, even decades after it was first built.

Ayala Land continues to ensure the quality of its developmen­ts long after their completion through its property management arm. The group continuous­ly manages and protects the value, condition and safety of the Ayala Land properties and developmen­ts.

The company likewise sees to it that all projects are constructe­d using premium materials, high-standard processes and the latest technologi­es to ensure safety and quality and that these comply with stringent building code requiremen­ts and practices.

Ayala Land developmen­ts have likewise become significan­t catalysts for growth—an advantage for homebuyers who are looking at investing in a home that will appreciate in value in the future.

There is no doubt that real estate can offer a favorable, potentiall­y lucrative investment for you even amid a crisis. Homebuyers can create the future they have aspired for, choosing properties that prioritize the holistic needs of the community and provide good quality homes, all to enrich the lives of more Filipinos.

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Luxury residence at Parklinks
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Convenient living at Arca South
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A home for active, healthy living at Vermosa
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Open space for physical activity and fitness at Ayalamalls Vermosa

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