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Welcome to the Lancaster Suites Manila Atrium Tower 2
Lancaster Suites will be located within 3 minutes walk to the MRT Shaw Boulevard Station and 5 minutes to EDSA/Ortigas Shopping Centre where major shopping malls are located such as: SM Megamall, and the Shangri-La Complex that includes the Shangri-La Mall, the Rustan’s Superstore and the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel.
Within 5 to 10 minutes by car of Lancaster Suites are located the country's best schools such as Poveda, La Salle Greenhills, Xavier School, and The Immaculate Concepcion Academy.
You will also be surrounded by some of the most exclusive residential subdivisions such as Corinthian Gardens , Greenhills, Valle Verde, and Wack-Wack subdivision.
A number of the country's finest hospitals - Cardinal Santos, The New Medical City, The Polymedic -- are also close by.
Please note that the above statements are just INSIGHTS/OPINIONS made to the best of my experience and knowledge. It is still BEST and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to consult a licensed real estate lawyer and the proper authorities/agencies prior to making a decision.
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We currently have available for December Occupancy 2006 at the Lancaster Suites [Manila] Tower I Shaw Boulevard, Metro Manila, a Two Bedroom Suite & Three Bedroom "Loft-Type" Suite and Two Thee Bedroom Penthouse Suites for sale. For full information please contact us.
Lancaster Suites Manila Tower 1 - Two Bedroom Corner Suite
Currently Available – 2Br "Corner" Suite Price May 1, 2006
2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Executive Corner Suite [2nd Floor Suite #208] Floor Area 86.78sqm [935sqft] at $1,565.76/sqm USD 135,876.65. [Including Tax] This prime corner unit located at the Podium Level may be purchased with a Reservation Fee USD 500.00 and Balance Payable without interest over 60 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 2,245.28.
Alternatively Save USD 4,061.29 by making the Reservation, USD500.00 then within 30 days a 30% Net Down Payment of USD 36,551.70 and Balance payable without interest over 60 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 1,579.40. Another option, Pay Cash, and take a full 10% discount [Save USD 13,587.66] Pay 90% Now [USD 110,060.09] and 10% [USD 12,228.90] on unit Turnover end 2006…
Lancaster Suites Manila Tower 1 - Three Bedroom Corner "Loft-Type" Suite
Currently Available – 3-Br "Loft Type" Suite Price May 1, 2006
3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Executive "Loft Type" Suite [30th Floor Suite #3012] Floor Area 76.00 sqm [810sqft] at $1,565.76/sqm USD 118,997.76. [Including Tax] This prime corner unit located at the 29th Floor Overlooking Ortigas/Pasig City towards Laguna de Bay [Morning Sun] and Pool Deck, may be purchased with a Reservation Fee USD 500.00 and Balance Payable without interest over 60 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 1,974.96.
Alternatively Save USD 3,554.93 by making the Reservation, USD 500.00 then within 30 days a 30% Net Down Payment of USD 31,994.40 and Balance payable without interest over 60 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 1,382.47.
Another option, Pay Cash, and take a 10% discount [Save USD 11,899.77] Pay 90% Now [USD 96,388.20] and 10% [USD 10,709.80] on unit Turnover end 2006…
Lancaster Suites Manila Tower 1 Executive Penthouse Suite PH-01
Currently Available – Penthouse Suite Price May 1, 2006
2-Level 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Corner Penthouse Suite PH-01 [32nd Floor] Floor Area 128.79sqm [1,385sqft] at $1,722.56/sqm USD 221,848.85. [Including Tax] This prime corner unit facing towards Greenhills overlooking Wack-Wack Golf Club, may be purchased with a Reservation Fee USD 500.00 and Balance Payable without interest over 60 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 3,689.14.
Alternatively Save USD 6,640.46 by making the Reservation, USD 500.00 then within 30 days a 30% Net Down Payment of USD 59,764.19 and Balance payable without interest over 60 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 2,582.40.
Another option, Pay Cash and take a full 10% discount [Save USD 22,184.88] Pay 90% Now [USD 179,697.57] and remaining 10% [USD 19,966.40] on unit Turnover end 2006
Lancaster Suites Manila Tower 1 Executive Penthouse Suite PH-05
2-Level 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Corner Penthouse Suite PH-05 [32nd Floor] Floor Area 125.78sqm [1,385sqft] at $1,722.56/sqm USD 216,663.60. [Including Tax] This prime corner unit facing towards Ortigas Center, Greenhills and overlooking the Wack-Wack Golf Club [Morning Sun] may be purchased with a Reservation Fee USD 500.00 Balance Payable without interest over 60 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 3,602.73.
Alternatively Save USD 6,484.90 by making the Reservation, USD 500.00 then within 30 days a 30% Net Down Payment of USD 58,364.17 and Balance payable without interest over 60 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 2,521.90.
Another option, Pay Cash and take a full 10% discount [Save USD 21,666.36] Pay 90% Now [USD 175,497.51] and remaining 10% [USD 19,499.73] on unit Turnover end 2006
Please note these are average floor areas. Actual unit sizes vary from floor to floor. Please note all Unit offers on Cash Basis will be given Priority Reservation Status.
All Lancaster Residential Suites Unit Features Include:
• Vitrified ceramic tiles in living, dining areas • Ceramic tiles in kitchen and toilet and bath • Toilets with mechanical ventilation • Plastered cement with painted finishes • Provisions for window type air-conditioners
Please note that the above statements are just INSIGHTS/OPINIONS made to the best of my experience and knowledge. It is still BEST and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to consult a licensed real estate lawyer and the proper authorities/agencies prior to making a decision.
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New Suites Available At Lancaster Manila Atrium Tower II ! Executive Studio Suites
Price May 1, 2006
Lancaster Suites Manila Tower II Executive Studio Suites. Average Floor Area 28.19 square meters [305sqft] at $1,298.00/sqm. USD 36,590.62 These units are either facing towards Ortigas Center overlooking Pasig towards Laguna de Bay and Antipolo, Samat Street overlooking Mandaluyong, Makati and towards Manila Bay or the Swimming Pool Deck. All units are within the Lancaster Suites Manila Atrium. The Current Offer for a Studio Suite provides it may be purchased with a Reservation Fee USD 500.00 and the Balance then Payable without interest over 60 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 601.51. Alternatively Save USD 2,165.43 by making the Reservation, USD 500.00 then within 30 days a 30% Net Down Discounted Payment of USD 8,661.75 and Balance payable without interest over 60 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 421.06. Another option, Pay Cash and take a full 20% discount [Save USD 7,318.12] on unit price.... Pay 90% Now [USD 26,345.25] and the remaining 10% [USD 2,927.25] on unit turnover from December 2009...
Executive Studio DeLuxe Suites
Lancaster Suites Manila Tower II Executive DeLuxe Studio Suites. Average Floor Area 32.99 square meters [355sqft] at $1,298.00/sqm. USD 42,821.02 These units are either facing towards Ortigas Center overlooking Pasig towards Laguna de Bay and Antipolo, Samat Street overlooking Mandaluyong, Makati and towards Manila Bay or the Swimming Pool Deck.
All units are within the Lancaster Suites Manila Atrium. The Current Special Offer for a Studio Suite provides that it may be purchased with a Reservation Fee USD 500.00 and the Balance then Payable without interest over 60 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 705.36.
Alternatively Save USD 2,539.26 by making the Reservation, USD 500.00 then within 30 days a 30% Net Down Payment of USD 10,157.04 and Balance payable without interest over 60 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 493.75. Another option, Pay Cash and take a 20% discount [Save USD 8,564.20] on unit price.... Pay 90% Now [USD 30,831.13] remaining 10% [USD 3,425.68] on unit Turnover from December 2009
All payments will be made to the specific Lancaster Suites Manila Atrium Tower II Equitable PCI Bank Escrow Trust Account. It is anticipated, given the track record on sales of Tower I Units that property appreciation for initial buyers of Tower II Atrium Units will be at least 70-80% on completion and 100% on turnover of units in 2010
Make sure you reserve a Unit Now at the Initial Price Offering and extended terms of payment and stand to earn at least 70-80% in Real Property Appreciation by completion & turnover of units in 2009/2010
Please note that the above statements are just INSIGHTS/OPINIONS made to the best of my experience and knowledge. It is still BEST and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to consult a licensed real estate lawyer and the proper authorities/agencies prior to making a decision.
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Philippines Is On The Verge Of Biggest Real Estate Boom In 30 Years Written by Beth Collingz Tuesday, 25 April 2006
"We believe, gauged on sales activities for the past 12 months, that THE PHILIPPINES is on the crest of what could be the country's biggest property boom in nearly three decades fueled by money from overseas Filipinos, investments from businessmen, Foreign Property Investors" said Beth Collingz of PLC International, one of the lead listing partners and marketing managers of Pacific Concord Properties, Inc., Lancaster Suites developments in Metro Manila.
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At least $1 billion in remittances from Filipinos alone, living or working abroad flow in every month, not to mention the inflow of Foreign Real Estate Investors as the market in the United States turns from a sellers to buyer's market advantage amidst highest ever Oil and Commodity prices.
A high percentage of these inward remittances goes into buying new houses for their families, high-end condos or resort homes for their own use and in Condo Hotel or "Condotel" Investments as Income Earning Properties. Pacific Concord Properties, Inc., was one of the first firms to tap the overseas market, which now accounts for more than two third's of its sales in both it's Lancaster Suites Manila and Lancaster Cebu developments.
The Lancaster Suites Manila Tower I development located along Shaw Boulevard, Metro Manila was completely "Sold Out" during 2005… "The only thing I have available in Tower I is a Parking Slot" enthuses PLC International Marketing Networks Director Beth Collingz continuing "We could have sold Tower I Twice Over" such is the demand for Condotel Suites"
Condotels or Condo Hotels are probably the fastest growth areas in the hotel industry today. Condotels have been around for quite a while now, and have been "Hot Investment Properties In The US" for some time. Condotels that used to be available in vacation locations are now popping up all over the US thanks to the biggest names in the industry like Donald Trump as well as smaller companies who are making huge profits in less known areas. In the United States the highest concentration of Condotels today can be found in Las Vegas or Florida. In the Philippines Condotels can now be found in Manila and Cebu. Pacific Concord Properties Inc., The Lancaster Cebu Resort Residences in Mactan, Cebu and Lancaster Suites Manila are prime examples of the new breed of Smart Real Estate Investment Properties now available in the Philippine Real Estate Market.
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But what exactly are "Condotels". A Condotel or Condo Hotel, is a combination of hotel and a condo. You can think of it as the best of all worlds. Operating like a hotel, usually with more amenities that a normal residential condominium building, the Condotel units are individually owned by many different owners. While different complexes and resorts may vary, most give you the choice of renting the units out or using them for personal use. Many of them have a rental program and management on the premises, getting rid of all the hassles that landlords always encounter.
Benefits of owning a Condotel
What are the benefits to owning a Condotel rather than other real estate investments? There are many!
Rent Revenue: Condotel units will produce rental revenues. That revenue can partially or completely offset the costs of owning and maintaining the Vacation Home
Appreciation Potential: The best selling point of Condotels as investment property is the rate at which they appreciate. Especially when purchasing at the pre-construction stage of the project. The rate of appreciation throughout the Philippines is generally negative especially in rural areas. However, cities such as Metro Manila and Cebu see annual property appreciation rates depending upon locations between 10% to 18%. Most Condotels are located specifically in areas that have seen and continue to see high appreciation rates such as Metro Manila and Mactan, Cebu. Furthermore, it is the Condotel Properties that are seeing higher appreciation rates than traditional single family homes and condos.
Diminished Supply Of Available Land: Desirable locations to build in the Philippines are not limitless. There is a dwindling supply of available land in key markets such as Metro Manila's much sought after Ortigas Center and Makati locales. In Cebu, the highly desirable Mactan is an Island and available building land at prime locations are fast being sold which ensures that Condotels built in these locations will have seen significant real property appreciation.
Condotels Appeal To International Investors: Condotels are particularly attractive to International Investors whom wish to own a Vacation Home and an Investment Property in the Philippines and yet don't have any of the hassles of maintenance or renting out the property when they are not using it. With property values flattening off and rental incomes weakening in US the Philippines, only 16 hours away, offers an idea alternative at prices far less than anything available in the US. Less than $49,500 will purchase a reasonable, fully furnished, 400sqft Studio at the Lancaster Cebu with projected Annual ROI through Rental Incomes of some 12-14%. The new Lancaster Suites Manila Atrium Tower II presents an even better purchase opportunity for International Property Investors. Studio Suites, at the Initial Launch Price can be purchased from $29,300.00 with current projected Real Property Appreciation of some 80-100% during construction and a projected 120% Appreciation on turnover of the unit in 2010. Purchasing at this Launch Price would give a projected Annual ROI through future Rental Incomes of some 16-18% per annum when operational from later part of 2010. Additionally, the value of the Philippine Peso has enabled many European and American Investors to obtain upscale Condotel units for what amounts to "Bargain Prices" or for the same price as a "Garage" back home.
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What most people do is have the management rent the units out for them to defray the costs, and sometimes even creating a positive cash- flow, it becomes a "Self-Liquidating" investment free from maintenance expense. If you feel like going on vacation, simply call up the management company and let them know that you'll be using your unit on specific dates, and they set it aside so no-one else uses it. Normally 30 days per annum are allowed for Owner Use of the units enrolled in a Condotel Rental Pool. Most Condotels now operate on a common or cooperative basis with rental incomes equitably divided between the unit owners irrespective of actual unit usage. This means that even if your unit was not rented out during any particular month you will always receive an equal share of the rental income from the pooled net operations income.
The Smart "Self-Liquidating" Investment Advantage !
Many of our clients are now purchasing the fully furnished "Ready-For- Occupancy" Condotel Suites at the Lancaster Cebu Resort Residences that will be become operational within the year, thereby realizing Rental Incomes, and using the rental income to Purchase a Studio Suite at the Lancaster Suites Manila Atrium Tower II on a "No-Down Payment" 5 year Interest Free Payment Plan with only $538 Monthly Installments enthuses Beth Collingz, Director, PLC International Marketing Networks. Condotels also have been appreciating in value at rapid rates in the last few years. Many investors have made incredible profits just purchasing and selling these units, which is known as flipping.
Where would I normally find Condotels?
PLC International Marketing Networks together with the PLC Global Filipino Agency focuses on the sale and marketing of Condotels in Manila & Cebu. If you want to learn more about where you can find condotels, check out Pacific Concord Properties Lancaster Cebu Resort Residences and Pacific Concord Properties Lancaster Suites Manila and the Mactan, Cebu
How much do Condotels cost and can you finance them?
Condotels have a vast range in price. This is another benefit of Condotel investments. Most offer Studio, One Bedroom, Two Bedroom, Three Bedroom and Penthouse Suites. No matter what your price range is, there is something out there for almost anyone. In the Philippines, Lancaster Suites Manila range between $29,000 and $250,000, Lancaster Cebu Resort Residences range between $49,600 and $105,000 so regardless of your price range, there should be something for you.
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Although financing has been difficult in the past on real estate investments in Philippines especially for Foreign Nationals through local Banks, they have been getting much better in the past several years. Not too long ago, you would have to cough up a minimum of what amounts to 50% down in order to be able to finance the purchase of a unit. Now, developers have their own "In-House" No Qualification Finance Purchase Arrangements. Pacific Concord Properties adopts the International Standard of Escrow Trust Account Banking for all buyer's payments and units at the Lancaster Suites Manila may be purchased on No Down Payment Plans with payment periods up to 12 years. Interest Free No Down Payment Plans are also available for payment periods of up to 5 years. Whilst the Lancaster Cebu Resort Residences may also be purchase on minimal 15% Down Payment Plans with payment periods up to 5 years. Interest Free No Down Payment Plans are also available for period of up to 2 years. For more information on Pacific Concord Properties 'In-House No Pre- Qualification" financing plans, contact Beth Collingz of PLC International Marketing Networks in Manila or Cebu.
What is the best time to buy a Condotel unit?
There is a limited inventory of Condotel units, and there selling fast. Pacific Concord Properties The Lancaster Suites Manila Tower 1 "Sold Out" in record time. Most Condotels are sold out during the pre-construction and construction phase. As word continues to spread about the Condotel Developments of Pacific Concord Properties in Manila and Cebu, more and more investors from around the World, and not only Filipino Americans, are looking to participate in these solid investment opportunities.
Furthermore, because demand is outpacing supply, appreciation has been significant and rapid. In less than 24 months Pacific Concord Properties Lancaster Suites Manila Tower I saw prices appreciate from [Pesos] 43,000 to the current price of 78,000 per square meter or some 80% whilst the Lancaster Cebu Resort Residences have seen prices appreciate during the past 6 months alone from [Pesos] 64,000 to 83,200 per square meter or some 30%. With Foreign Exchange Rates stabilized, now is the best time to act. Better yet, Pacific Concord Properties Inc provides Buyer's the opportunity to avail of "Fixed Price" US Dollar denominated Contracts taking out any risk in Exchange Rate Fluctuations.
Globalization of Philippine Real Estate MarketingTotal Globalization through use of the Internet has made an immediate impact on real estate markets in the Philippines attracting the attention of Real Estate Professionals Worldwide. Many Realtors heretofore with a local focus are looking to expand their businesses into the International Arena to take advantage of the Millions of Filipinos living and working all over the World. The rapid growth of the Internet has made the International Market accessible to millions of potential buyers and sellers of Real Estate. Current estimates are that more than 650 million people are directly online with another 300 million using Internet Cafes and by 2006 that number will have reached close to 1.5 billion. Most of the growth will take place in Asia, Latin America and parts of Europe.
Filipinos alone account for some 12 million Global Internet users
The value of commerce connected to the real estate industry is staggering. Residential real estate sales in 2005 for the U.S. alone approximately one trillion U.S. dollars. As a result, many well- established companies and newly formed start-ups view the Global Real Estate market as a source for significant revenue potential.
PLC International Marketing Networks a Philippine Real Estate Internet Marketing Company specializing in the Sales & Marketing of Condotels in Manila & Cebu, announced the accreditation of the 1200th agent in their less than six-month marketing partnership with the PLC Global Filipino Agency. The alliance has resulted in immediate success for many of it's Member Realtors, Brokers, Agents and International Marketing Partners. Realtor surveys show that 70% of all buyers and sellers of Real Estate now begin their home search online.
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PLC Global Filipino Agency gives the agent the ability to have a personalized, high performance, all-inclusive, website at an NO cost. Through PLC Global, buyers and sellers worldwide are able to quickly and easily reach the agent's website, participate in Real Estate Forums, ask questions and post properties for sale or properties wanted to buy. This key feature, in tandem with the proven visitor-to- lead conversion statistic of PLC International Marketing Networks Excellence in Website Service, turns PLC Global into a lead- generating machine for it's members
PLC Global allows agents to select local areas where they do business, post properties for sale or properties wanted and to receive website inquiries from potential buyers in those targeted markets. These inquiries are delivered directly to the agent's forum. The service is FREE and you can access the Global Market from anywhere PLC Global Director, Beth Collingz states, "Identifying and providing strong services to enhance our clients' success has always been a top priority for PLC International Marketing Networks. PLC Global Filipino Agency is now providing the prospects our clients are receiving and some of the best available information on Philippine Real Estate via the Internet". PLC Global is dedicated to broadening the agent's reach from traditional local marketing to the online marketplace where three out of four real estate transactions begin with an Internet search
PLC International Marketing Networks is a Real Estate Internet Marketing Company based in Metro Manila with Branch Office in Cebu serving thousands of Filipino Real Estate Agents across the Globe. The company specializes in Sales for the Lancaster Suites Manila Condotel consisting of Three 42 Storey Towers located in Shaw Boulevard, Metro Manila and the Lancaster Cebu Resort Residences Condotel Developments of Pacific Concord Properties by both direct marketing and email marketing and through it's extensive International Network of Realtors, Brokers, Agents and Accredited Marketing Partners.
PLC International Marketing Networks were recently awarded "Best Broker Awards For 2005" by Pacific Concord Properties in recognition of the high volume of sales generate for the developments via the Global Agency. In 2006 PLC International Marketing Networks fully intends to maintain it's Number 1 spot as the "Best Marketing Partner" of Pacific Concord Properties.
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A Studio Suite is now available for December Occupancy 2006
We currently also have available for December Occupancy 2006 at Lancaster Suites [Manila] Tower I Shaw Boulevard, Metro Manila, One Bedroom Suites & Three Bedroom “Loft-Type” Suite and Two Three Bedroom Penthouse Suites for sale.
Currently Available – Studio Suite
Price May 1, 2006
Tower I Executive Studio Suite [7th Floor Suite #711] Floor Area 27.23sqm [293sqft] at $1,398.00/sqm USD 38,057.54. [Tax Exempt] This prime unit overlooking Ortigas Center [Morning Sun] may be purchased with 30% Down Payment [with 10% Discount on the down payment Saving USD 1,141.72] of USD 10,275.54 and balance payable over 36 equal consecutive monthly installments of USD 740.00. Alternatively, Pay Cash and take a 10% discount on the Contract Price. Save USD 3,805.75 Pay 90% of the contract price now [USD 30.825.60] and the remaining 10% balance [USD 3,425.18] on unit turnover from December 2006….
Tower I Executive Studio Suite [16th Floor Suite #1612] Floor Area 27.49sqm [296sqft] at $1,398.00/sqm USD 38,431.02. [Tax Exempt] This prime unit overlooking Ortigas Center [Morning Sun] may be purchased with 30% Down Payment [with 10% Discount on the down payment Saving USD 1,152.93] of USD 10,376.38 and balance payable over 36 equal consecutive monthly installments of USD 747.27. Alternatively, Pay Cash and take a 10% discount on the Contract Price. Save USD 3,843.10 Pay 90% of the contract price now [USD 31,129.12] and the remaining 10% balance [USD 3,458.80] on unit turnover from December 2006…. [Reserved-Under Offer 06-19]
Currently Available – 1 Bedroom Prime “Corner” Suites
Price May 1, 2006
1 Bedroom Executive Corner Suite [16th Floor Suite #1610] Floor Area 42.88sqm [462sqft] at $1,565.76/sqm USD 67,139.79. [Including Tax] This prime corner unit overlooking Ortigas Center-Shaw Boulevard & WackWack Golf Club may be purchased with 50% Down Payment [with 10% Discount on the down payment Saving USD 3,356.98] of USD 30,212.91 and balance payable over 36 equal consecutive monthly installments of USD 932.50. Alternatively, Pay Cash and take a 10% discount on the Contract Price. Save USD 6,713.97 Pay 90% of the contract price now [USD 54,383.23] and the remaining 10% balance [USD 6,042.58] on unit turnover from December 2006….
1 Bedroom Executive Corner Suite [20th Floor Suite #2005] Overlooking Mandaluyong-Shaw Boulevard & WackWack Golf Club] Floor Area 42.88sqm [462sqft] at $1,565.76/sqm USD 67,139.79. [Including Tax] These corner units may be purchased with a 20% Down Payment of USD 13,427.96 and balance payable over 36 equal consecutive monthly installments of USD 1,492.00. Alternatively take a Discount, pay 30% Down Payment [Saving USD 2,014.19 as 10% Discount] of USD 18,127.75 and balance payable over 36 equal consecutive monthly installments of USD 1,305.50. Alternatively, Pay Cash and take a 10% discount on the Contract Price. Save USD 6,713.97 Pay 90% now [USD 54,383.23] and the remaining 10% balance [USD 6,042.58] on unit turnover from December 2006….
1 Bedroom Executive Corner Suite [20th Floor Suite #2010] Overlooking Ortigas Center-Shaw Boulevard & WackWack Golf Club] Floor Area 42.88sqm [462sqft] at $1,565.76/sqm USD 67,139.79. [Including Tax] These corner units may be purchased with a 20% Down Payment of USD 13,427.96 and balance payable over 36 equal consecutive monthly installments of USD 1,492.00. Alternatively take a Discount, pay 30% Down Payment [Saving USD 2,014.19 as 10% Discount] of USD 18,127.75 and balance payable over 36 equal consecutive monthly installments of USD 1,305.50. Alternatively, Pay Cash and take 10% discount on Contract Price. Save USD 6,713.97 Pay 90% now [USD 54,383.23] and the remaining 10% balance [USD 6,042.58] on unit turnover from December 2006….
1 Bedroom Executive Corner Suite [20th Floor Suite #2013] Overlooking Pasig-Boni-Mandaluyong & Pool Deck] Floor Area 41.93sqm [452sqft] at $1,565.76/sqm USD 65,652.32. [Including Tax] These corner units may be purchased with a 20% Down Payment of USD 13,130.45 and balance payable over 36 equal consecutive monthly installments of USD 1,458.94. Alternatively take a Discount, pay 30% Down Payment [Saving USD 1,969.56 as 10% Discount] of USD 17,726.12 and balance payable over 36 equal consecutive monthly installments of USD 1,276.58. Alternatively, Pay Cash and take 10% discount on Contract Price. Save USD 6,565.23 Pay 90% now [USD 53,178.38] and the remaining 10% balance [USD 5,908.71] on unit turnover from December 2006….
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Currently Available – 2 Bedroom Suites
Price May 1, 2006
Executive Two Bedroom Suite [2nd Floor Podium Suite #208] Floor Area 86.78sqm [935sqft] at $1,565.76/sqm USD 135,876.65. [Including Tax] This prime corner [Morning Sun-Podium Suite] may be purchased with 30% Down Payment [with 10% Discount on the down payment Saving USD 4,076.29] of USD 36,686.70 balance payable over 36 equal consecutive monthly installments of USD 2,642.05. Alternatively, Pay Cash and take a 10% discount on the Contract Price. Save USD 13,587.66 Pay 90% of the contract price now [USD 110,060.09] and the remaining 10% balance [USD 12,228.90] on unit turnover from December 2006….
Executive Two Bedroom Suite [3rd Floor Podium Suite #304] Floor Area 88.03sqm [950sqft] at $1,565.76/sqm USD 137,833.85. [Including Tax] This prime unit overlooking Shaw Boulevard may be purchased with 30% Down Payment [with 10% Discount on the down payment Saving USD 4,135.00] of USD 37,215.06 balance payable over 36 equal consecutive monthly installments of USD 2,680.10. Alternatively, Pay Cash and take a 10% discount on the Contract Price. Save USD 13,783.38 Pay 90% of the contract price now [USD 111,645.42] and the remaining 10% balance [USD 12,405.05] on unit turnover from December 2006….
Lancaster Suites Manila Tower 1 Executive Penthouse Suite PH-01
Currently Available – Penthouse Suite
Price May 1, 2006
2-Level 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Corner Penthouse Suite PH-01 [42nd Floor] Floor Area 128.79sqm [1,385sqft] at $1,722.56/sqm USD 221,848.85. [Including Tax] This prime corner unit facing Westerly overlooking Mandaluyong/Makati towards Manila Bay, may be purchased with Reservation Fee USD 500.00 and Balance Payable without interest over 60 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 3,689.14. Alternatively Save USD 6,640.46 by making the Reservation, USD 500.00 then within 30 days a 30% Net Down Payment of USD 59,764.19 and Balance payable without interest over 60 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 2,582.40. Another option, Pay Cash and take a full 10% discount [Save USD 22,184.88] Pay 90% Now [USD 179,697.57] and remaining 10% [USD 19,966.40] on unit Turnover end 2006
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Considering retirement in a Tropical Climate? For many British, Australians and Americans, retirement time is just around the corner. At home, with low interest rates and high cost of living, the prospect of trying to live on a pension, in old age, is a daunting one unless you are preapred to substantially downscale your lifestyle. For some, moving to retire in another country is an option which has been successful in the past with Spain, Portugal, Mexico and Puerto Rico being among some of the more popular destinations. But why not consider retiring in the Philippines?
Over the past decade, the Philippines has become a retirement haven for thousands of foreigners, particularly the Japanese, Korean, and Northern Europeans. Along with Thailand and Malaysia, the Philippines developed communications, infrastructure, and service delivery systems specifically geared to meet the needs of foreign retirees. Better yet, unlike most European Countries and South America, nearly everyone speaks ENGLISH in the Philippines.
The Philippines offers a significantly lower cost of living. The Philippine Peso (PhP) exchange rate is approximately PhP 50 to $ 1.00 or PhP 94 to 1 Pound [Sterling (GBP)]. Housing, food, and labor costs are quite reasonable. A One bedroom condominium can be purchased for around $ 60,000 or GBP 32,500 or a Studio for only $ 34,000 or GBP 18,000 and one can dine out on average at a three star restaurant for less than PhP 500. If you hire domestic help, a private driver's salary is approximately PhP 10,000/month, while trained housekeepers earn approximately -PhP 5,000/month. These salaries are lower if you live in the provinces.
Cable Television, Hi-Speed Internet and Satellite Communications are cheap. One can hire an air-conditioned taxicab for eight hours for less than $25.00. In a country where a provincial Governor's salary is only PhP 28,000 per month, and a Presidential Cabinet Under- Secretary earns PhP 35,000, your pension can go a long way. So, if you have a retirement income of approximately $1,500 to $2,000 per month ( PhP 80,000 to 100,000) you can live quite well in the Philippines.
As for health care, most U.S. Health Management Organizations pay for medical expenses incurred in the Philippines. Check with your HMO. The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs presently has a task force headed by former Secretary Roberto Romulo working to have the U.S. government accredit a number of first class Philippine hospitals for Medicare reimbursement. The Makati Medical Center, one of the nation's best already has such accreditation. Unbeknown to many is that for years, citizens of nearby countries such as Thailand, Nauru, Tonga, Indonesia, and Malaysia have flocked to the Philippines for medical care, particularly sensitive surgical procedures. The quality of medical care at the better Manila hospitals such as the Asian, St. Luke's, Medical city, Cardinal Santos, Philippine Heart Center for Asia, National Kidney Institute, and Makati Medical Center meets international standards.
A Japanese company is building a medical facility in Tagaytay city exclusively for Japanese nationals within the year. There are now close to 10,000 Japanese retirees in the country, and the number is growing annually. The British government recently acquired a large tract of land in Fort Bonifacio to build a new Embassy. The British ambassador explained the larger facility is meant to help serve the growing number of British nationals retiring there as well. Japanese and Korean investment groups are buying homes and condominiums in Manila, and tracts of provincial land for retirees. This has caused a mini- Real Estate boom in the country. A retirement village exclusively for Japanese nationals already exists in Tagaytay, and more are planned. These are strong indicators of what is on the horizon
English is the Philippines' official business language. Most of the people you will meet, from hotel workers, taxi drivers, sales or service people, government employeesa all speak English, or have a working understanding of it. The middle class speak English, without exception. All major newspapers, and major broadcast companies use English. An English speaking visitor will never get lost in the Philippines. It is the universal use of that language that has been a strong incentive to foreigners. As well, communications links within the country and to other countries via the various commercial gateways is up to international standards. For example, the use of cell phones and text messaging is so common that housemaids, street vendors and food hawkers can be seen using their celphones incessantly.
One will never want for adventure and sights to experience in the Philippines. There is always a colorful Fiesta, pageants, street festivals, and open public events going on. Lush with bountiful natural resources, one can enjoy the numerous beaches, resorts, golf courses, and play just about any sport, except skiing. There is an ice skating rink in Manila, though. Scuba diving and fishing are among the sports which draw the most number of foreigners to the rich aquatic offerings.
Shopping is the Filipinos' second most popular activity, the first is eating. Manila is Asia's undiscovered shopping Mecca. You will love the golden purple sunsets, the fragrance of the flowers at dusk, and the wonderful array of fruit and food. I used to enjoy watching the Sun set from the bar at the Philippine Cultural Center. There, you can listen to the Symphony, check out a play, or enjoy Grand Opera. There is just so much to explore and discover, specially in terms of nature, culture, and history. If you're a betting man, there's horse racing, the Jai Alai, numerous first class casinos, and of course, cok-fighting. Manila is well known for its exciting night life.
The Philippines offers affordable real estate and good investment opportunities for those seeking a retirement haven
"Where can you find a 350 sqft Freehold Flat in the heart of Central London for only 25,000 Pounds and then get up to 18% per annum ROI from rental returns UK Tax Free" enthuses Collingz. "These figures probably seem Crazy to London Property Buyers unless they remember the prices of Flats and Apartments back in the late 70's" and all of this comes complete with average 85 degree temperatures and sunshine nearly all year round" said Beth Collingz whom used to live in South Kensington and still owns several Chelsea Embankment Townhouses and St. Catherine's Dock Flats before coming over to the Philippines
If you have $50,000 or GBP 30,000 to invest, here are some buys you could make right now with that budget:
1. A Freehold Studio Condotel Suite at the Lancaster Atrium Manila for Initial Property Appreciation Investment and Rental Income from 2010 in Metro Manila, Philippines. Floor Area 28.17 square meter [304sqft] at $1,518.00/sqm. Total Contract Price: USD 42,762.06. Pay Cash and take a full 20% discount [Save USD 8,552.41] on the unit price. Pay 90% Now [USD 30,788.68] and the remaining 10% [USD 3,420.96] on unit turnover from December 2009
2. A Freehold Studio Condotel Suite at the Lancaster Suites Manila for Rental Income from 2007 in Metro Manila, Philippines. Floor Area of 27.23 square meters [293sqft] at $1,618.00/sqm. Total Contract Price: USD 44,058.14 [Tax Exempt]. Pay Cash and take a 10% discount on the Contract Price. Save USD 4,405.81 Pay 90% of the contract price now [USD 35,687.09] and the remaining 10% balance [USD 3,965.23] on unit turnover from March 2007
3. A Freehold Studio Condotel Suite at the Lancaster Cebu Resort Residences for rental income from 2007 in Cebu, Philippines. Fully Furnished Studio 36.5625sqm [395sqft] $1,507.00/sqm USD 55,099.69. Pay Cash and take a full 10% discount [Save USD 5,509.96] Pay Reservation [USD 1,820.00] and Cash Balance within 30 days [USD 47,769.72] for an Effective Total Cash Price of USD 49,589.72. Immediate Occupancy.
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Pacific Concord Properties, Inc., Flagship Lancaster Atrium Suites Condotel [Manila] development located along Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, is one of the hottest Condotel Investments in the Philippines where property investors, apart from real estate appreciation initially reckoned to be 100% for early investors, will get projected Rental Incomes on their units of up to 16% per annum once fully operational from 2010
To be called Lancaster Atrium [which is the second Tower adjacent to the existing "Sold Out" Tower I] Condotel Studios, One, Two & Three Bedroom Suites are currently available to Property Investors adopting International Standard Escrow Trust Account "Buyer Safe" Easy Secure Payment Plans… with 6 year interest free payment terms or up to 12 year no prequalification "In-House" financing [available to all overseas buyers], full condo ownership, no management costs for Condotel Suites, no enrollment charges for joining the Condotel Rental Pool, and minimum monthly maintenance fees, as buyers or sellers of Real Estate you really should take a moment to look at this Philippine Condotel Investment Opportunity
According to Beth Collingz, of PLC International Marketing Networks, a Lead Marketing Partner with Pacific Concord Properties Inc., whom have Condotel developments in Metro Manila and Cebu, and specializes in working with international clients: "My phone has been very busy with buyers from the UK, Scotland and Australia interested in purchasing investment properties and holiday homes here. A lot of this interest is being driven by the relatively cheap market prices in the Philippines compared to Europe, specially UK Housing prices, and the easy payment options available for our Condotel Developments, but there are other factors, too. Offshore Property Investors, Foreign baby boomers as well as overseas Filipinos, are looking for ways to maximize their return on investments as they approach retirement, and so are purchasing second homes, particularly Condotel Investments where they can use the Condo for vacations and rent it out through our In-House Condotel Management when they are not using the unit thereby gaining rental incomes that on today's purchase prices, give a projected ROI on their investments of some 12-16% depending upon the mode of payment for the unit"
Beth Collingz, who runs PLC Global Pinoy, an internet based marketing network specializing in Condotel Investments in the Philippines, indicated that more than 85% of all Condotel sales in Metro Manila were to international clients. While such a level of foreign-purchasing activity is not as high in the Philippines provinces, Cebu in particular, has seen a sharp increase in real estate purchases by international buyers in the past several years.
"These international buyers know it's a buyer's market in the Philippines right now-there are a lot of properties available and fewer local buyers," Collingz said. "I'm working with clients who are purchasing their second property with me. We also have referrals from many of our prior customers and new clients who have found us through our Web sites, lancastersuites.com and plcglobalpinoy.com which include a special section for international buyers"
While Metro Manila is still a popular choice with international buyers, Collingz says clients tell her that it makes more sense to buy in a year-round vacation destination. The Lancaster Cebu Resort Residences Condotel development by Pacific Concord Properties located in Mactan, Cebu - the area around Cebu International Airport - fits the bill with all it offers to International buyers.
Accessibility from Europe & The United States is also a factor.
"London to Qatar, London to Amsterdam to Singapore or Hong Kong, Los Angeles to Tokyo, San Francisco and New York to Hong Kong direct flights to Cebu and Manila, for example, average just 16 hours, add to that the many airline specials from Qatar Airlines whom probably offer the cheapest air fares, that fly directly into Cebu and Manila, and it's easy to see why the Philippines is becoming an international community."
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Unlike other offshore rental properties, where the rental market is largely seasonal, in the Philippines there is a strong market for rental properties year round. This gives buyers greater flexibility in choosing when to use and when to rent their property. The strong rental/second home market also has resulted in a proliferation of professional property managers and rental agents, making property ownership and rental easy. Pacific Concord Properties Inc with it's flagship Lancaster Condotel Developments fit's the bill.
Financing Options and Security open up Philippine real estate market to International buyers.
Previously a stumbling block for some international buyers was the perception that it is difficult -if not impossible - to obtain financing in the Philippines. As a result, many purchases in the past were cash sales.
Pacific Concord Properties recently introduced the new affordable easy payment plans for the Lancaster Atrium Manila Condotel Suites where a Studio Unit can be purchased without any down payment, and 67% of the contract price payable over 60 months interest free and the 33% balance payable on turnover of the unit or to be extended for another 60 months through PCPI's no prequalification no hassle finance plan, sales of the companies inventory of units will surely sell out quickly to investors seeking to take advantage of the Condotel Investment "Boom" in the Philippines.
A major stumbling block for some Investors from the UK was the perception that purchasing property in the Philippines was risky with nightmare stories of fraud and deception abounding due to the lack of Professional Realtors and Internationally accepted principles' of Real Estate Transactions.
With Pacific Concord Properties Inc adopting International Property Standards and the only Philippine Real Estate Developer to operate the Internationally accepted practice of Escrow Trust Account Banking for all payments made by buyers of it's Condotel Suites, international offshore property investors need no longer worry about the security of their investments
Another drawback to purchasing property in the Philippines was that most overseas buyers of the real estate have become accustomed to normal home buyers standards like putting their money in escrow (which protects them if the developer does not deliver on its commitments) whenever they buy real property.
Pacific Concord Properties Inc., now sets that "International Standard' in the Philippines with the "Buy Safe Payment Policy" of Escrow Trust Account Banking with Equitable PCI Bank, one the Philippines largest Banks, for the purchase of a Condotel unit in either the Lancaster Suites Manila, Lancaster Atrium Manila or Lancaster Cebu developments.
Buyers of Condotel units at the Lancaster Suites Manila, Lancaster Atrium Manila and Lancaster Cebu Resort Residences in Cebu, pay their Reservations, down payments and all monthly payments directly to the Companies Trust Account with the Bank thereby ensuring that funds are maintained and ultimately used only for the purpose of direct construction related costs. This not only guarantees that the buyers money is safe, but more importantly the development will be completed on schedule and within projected time frames for the project.
For more info on Condo Hotels or Condotels in the Philippines,
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Collingz highlights the importance of working with those experienced in this type of transaction. "Buying property in the Philippines is significantly different from buying in the UK and other European countries, for example," said Collingz. "The purchase process is more direct, with less stress and more accountability; and we work directly with the buyer or collaboratively with the client's agent or representatives. Our goal-and that of Pacific Concord Properties Inc - is to make the whole process as easy as possible. Prospective buyers can view properties online on our Web site and save listings they're interested in an online portfolio"
Communication is the key to the process, according to Collingz. "We spend a lot of time communicating with buyers before they visit, so that we all have a clear picture of the type of property that's right for them. We also make travel arrangements and hotel accommodations and provide them with information in advance of their visit so they understand the process and their options. That way they can make the best use of their time here-and we can ensure they have time to get to know and enjoy the area." In many cases, buyers arrive for a three to five-day visit and sign a sales agreement before heading home. Pacific Concord Properties'
Philippine real estate, medical, social services, and employment agencies are now working together under the government's Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) to set up standards and make the retirement industry truly world class. Under the direction of Gen. Edgar B.Aglipay, chairman of the Philippine Retirement Authority, plans have been operationalized to ensure that the growing demand for housing and ancillary services for the retirees are met. The objective is to turn the country into the retirement haven in Asia.
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Pacific Concord Properties Inc., Philippines, appoints Resort Club of the Pacific as management consultants for Lancaster Condotel Rental operations
Resort Club of the Pacific [RCPC] was recently appointed by Pacific Concord Properties Inc to manage the pre-opening of the Lancaster Cebu & Manila Condotel operations in the Philippines. RCPC will provide assistance in installing a computerized operating, control, financial and membership system for club and hotel operations provide the special disciplines in membership affairs, rooms' inventory and time management, culinary, F & B service, spa and relevant support operations.
RCPC President, Amor Salud, built a hotel career with Hyatt, Westin, Sheraton and Peninsula Hotels where he developed a balanced perception of overall hotel operations, will oversee the pre- operations of the Lancaster condotels. He held General Manager and Chief operating Officer Positions for hotels and exclusive clubs for 15 years and was a key officer in the hotel subsidiary of Ayala Land Inc. With a Master's Degree in Business Management fro the Asian Institute of Management Mr. Salud was one among Filipinos with professional training in international chain hotels abroad.
RCPC Director, Willhelm Bolton, whom will be responsible for the Lancaster Condotel business development comes from a family of restaurateurs in South Africa. He graduated from famous hotel institutes such as Glion, Cornell and Wits, with working experience in South Africa, Europe and Asia. Mr. Bolton occupied senior posts in prominent hotel, resort and club companies in South Africa and the Philippines. His inventory of international affiliations includes Leopard Song Game Ranch – South Africa, Southern Sun Group of Resorts & Hotels – South Africa and Sun International resorts & Hotels.
Pacific Concord Properties Inc., is developing the Lancaster Brand of Condo Hotels "Condotels" or Buy to Let property investments in Metro Manila and Cebu Philippines.
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Good news to all unit owners and prospective buyers of Lancaster Suites Tower 1 Condotel Suites in the Philippines. Banco De Oro (BDO) a commercial Bank in Metro Manila has just approved a buyer's financing or mortgage scheme for the said project.
The new financing scheme, a first providing Philippine Mortgages to Foreign Nationals residing overseas for the purchase of Condo units in the Philippines, is now available to unit owners (i.e., Filipinos, Filipino-Americans and Foreign Nationals alike) whom are looking to purchase a Condotel Suite or refinance their investments through BDO's Home Loan.
Open to both residential and commercial unit owners and existing buyers of Lancaster Suites Tower I units whom have paid at least 30% of the total contract price of their units can loan up to 70% of the unit value.
Currently, unit owners who are availing of Pacific Concord Properties in-house financing have the option to pay off their units in 144 months. With BDO's Home Loan, unit owners now have the option to pay off the balance for up to 15 years at only 11.5% per annum. By converting the existing in-house loan to BDO's Home Loan, buyers will have more flexibility in paying off their loans at a much lower interest rate. What's more, with BDO's Home Loan, buyers can loan the full amount equivalent to 70% of the current value of their units regardless if they have already paid more than 30% of the units' TCP. After paying the balance of the unit price to PCPI, the net amount will then be released directly to them. Buyers can take advantage of this offer to free up some cash as well as to finance the fit-out of their units in the condotel pool or their business set up requirements in their commercial units.
This is a fantastic offer from BDO and is initially available only to unit owners of Lancaster Suites Tower I Condotel units.
Pacific Concord Properties, Inc. is offering the perfect mix of both the right opportunity and the right timing. In recognizing the financial and emotional value of their investment, PCPI designed a program for all unit owners of Lancaster Suites and Lancaster Cebu that will help them maintain and generate income from their investment. More popularly known as the Condotel Advantage, this program will enable unit owners to gain access to PCPI's experienced world-class property managers who will make sure of the complete and hotel-quality maintenance of the units enrolled in the condotel pool.
As part of the condotel pool, unit owners can relax knowing that their properties will be managed like hotel rooms. Finding tenants will not be a concern also as the property managers will be tasked in finding tenants for them to make sure that their units will earn a competitive rental income. By joining the condotel pool, unit owners will get to enjoy total hassle-free property management while earning rental income whether they are staying in the Philippines or residing in another country anywhere in the world
The Banco De Oro Super Value Home Loan program is open to ALL residential unit, commercial unit and parking slots owners of Lancaster Suites, whether:
a. Individual, Single, Married or Corporation b. Filipino citizen c. Filipinos married to foreigners d. Foreign Nationals
2. Age of borrower must be 21 – 60 years old upon loan application but not more than 65 years old upon maturity of the loan.
3. Borrower must be earning at least P50,000 gross monthly income.
4. Unit buyers must have paid at least 30% of the Total Contract Price (TCP) of their units.
5. Minimum loan amount is P500,000. Maximum loan amount is the equivalent of 70% of the TCP of the unit.
6. Maximum of 15 years to pay provided the age of the borrower does not exceed 65 years at maturity of the loan.
Procedure:
1. The following BDO forms need to be accomplished and submitted to BDO:
a. BDO Home Loan Application Form b. BDO Insurance Brokers, Inc.'s General Information c. Health Statement from Generali Pilipinas Life Assurance Company d. Special Power of Attorney. The borrower and co-borrowers are required to sign the loan documents here in the Philippines in front of BDO officers. If the borrower and co-borrowers will The SPA is required if the Borrower and it co-borrowers (if any) are not shall be authenticated by the Philippine Consuls Office where the borrower is residing.
2. Fill up the first 3 forms listed above (items 1.a to 1.c) completely.
3. BDO requires that the buyer should sign the loan documents in front of BDO officers at its office indicated below. If you cannot do this, then, you need to fill up the Special Power of Attorney (SPA) and designate your attorney-in- fact/loan administrator who can sign the loan documents in the Philippines in your behalf. If you will execute the SPA here in the Philippines, all you need to do is have it notarized by a notary public. If you will execute the SPA outside the Philippines, the SPA should be authenticated by the Philippine Consulate in the country you are executing it.
Authentication of the SPA can be undertaken upon notice of loan approval from BDO. Initially, you can submit to BDO an unauthenticated SPA at the time of loan application.
Submit the filled up forms (1.1 to 1.3 and 1.4, if applicable) through fax, courier service or registered mail including all required documents (See REQUIREMENTS below) directly to BDO
4. Upon receipt by BDO of the forms and the required documents, your loan application will be processed. Granting of the loan is subject to BDO's credit processes and evaluation criteria.
5. BDO commits that loan approval will take 10 banking days from receipt of complete documents.
6. BDO notifies the buyer of the loan approval, prepares loan documents and schedule signing of loan documents by the buyer or attorney-in-fact/loan administrator.
7. Buyer signs loan documents and BDO issues a Letter of Guarantee (LOG) to PCPI.
8. On the basis of the LOG, PCPI transfers the condominium certificate of title (CCT) to the buyer's name and submits the new CCT (in the buyer's name) to BDO. The transfer of the CCT to the buyer's name will take 45 to 60 days to complete.
9. BDO annotates its mortgage on the new CCT and after which releases the loan proceeds via payment of the outstanding balance of the TCP directly to the escrow account and releases to the buyer any remaining loan proceeds thereof, if any.
10. Buyer pays directly to BDO.
Requirements:
1. For Local Employed
a. Latest Income Tax return (ITR). b. Certificate of Employment with Salary or latest full month pay slip.
2. For Employed Abroad
a. For seamen: Latest crew contract and employment history. b. For nurses, contract workers and immigrants: Employment contract or Certification of employment and salary (to be authenticated by the Philippine Consulate upon loan approval). c. Proof of monthly remittances or pay slips for the past three (3) months.
3. Own Business
a. Income Tax Return (ITR) for the last 2 years. b. Financial statements for the last 2 years (Audited and, if applicable, In-house). c. Any of the following documents or its equivalent if the business is located outside the Philippines: i. Certificate of Business Registration with DTI. ii. Copy of SEC Business Registration/Articles of Incorporation/By-Laws. iii. Copy of SEC Business Registration/Articles of Partnership.
d. Bank statements or photocopy of passbook for the past six (6) months. e. Top three (3) major suppliers and customers with contact persons and numbers. f. Business background/Company profile (if applicable). g. Other proof of other income, if any.
4. Others
a. Marriage contract, if applicable. b. Valid ID (eg. Driver's License, passport, SSS, etc.)
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New Payment Plans Effective October 15, 2006...
Introducing the New Payment Plans for the Lancaster Atrium Manila Tower A
The Lancaster Atrium Suites are now available on the very affordable and competitive New Payment Plan that provides for Suites to be purchased on a No Interest No Down Payment basis with 67% of the payment payable over 60 equal consecutive monthly installments without interest and the 33% balance payable upon turnover of the unit or to be paid over an additional 5 years from turnover through our hassle free no prequalification "In-House" Finance Plans...
Effective October 1, 2006 the selling price Lancaster Manila Atrium Tower A Tax Exempt Studio Units is Pesos 75,888 or $1,518.00 per sqm. The One Bedroom, Two and Three Bedroom Suites are priced at Pesos 84,994.56 or $1,700.16 per sqm including Government Taxes [R-Vat 12%]. Units may be purchased on a Six Year No Interest Charge Term of payment or longer term "In-House" financing plans. Turnover of units for Tower A will be from December 2009.
All payments will be made to the Lancaster Suites Manila Atrium Tower A Equitable PCI Bank Escrow Trust Account. It is anticipated, given the track record on sales of Tower I Units that property appreciation for initial buyers of Tower A Atrium Units will be at least 70-80% on completion and 100% on turnover of units from December 2009
Make sure you reserve a Unit Now at Current Price Offerings and extended terms of payment and stand to earn at least 70-80% in Real Property Appreciation by completion of units in 2009/2010
With current Global Structural Steel and Reinforced Steel Bar Prices increasing some 50%, we anticipate further price increases effective from December 2006
Lancaster Suites Manila Atrium Tower A Reservations
For Available Executive Studio Suites
Executive Studio Suites
Price: October 1, 2006
Lancaster Suites Manila Atrium Tower II Executive Studio Suites. Average Floor Area 28.17 square meter [304sqft] at $1,518.00/sqm. USD 42,762.06. These units are either facing towards Ortigas Center overlooking Pasig towards Laguna de Bay and Antipolo, Samat Street overlooking Mandaluyong, Makati and towards Manila Bay or the Swimming Pool Deck. All units are within the Lancaster Suites Manila Atrium. The Current Price for a Studio Suite provides it may be purchased with a Reservation Fee USD 500.00 and the Balance then Payable without interest over 72 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 586.97. Alternatively Save USD 2,535.72 by making the Reservation, USD 500.00 then within 30 days a 30% Net Discounted Down Payment of USD 10,142.89 and Balance payable without interest over 72 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 410.88.
The Lancaster Atrium Executive Studio Suites are also now available on the very affordable and competitive New Payment Plan that provides for Executive Suites to be purchased on a No Interest No Down Payment basis with 67% of the payment payable over 60 equal consecutive monthly installments without interest and the 33% balance of the contract price payable upon turnover of the unit or to be paid over an additional 5 years from turnover through our hassle free no prequalification "In-House" Finance Plans... Pay only USD 500.00 Reservation for a 28.17 sqm [304 sqft Executive Studio [Contract Price USD 42,762.06] then 60 consecutive monthly payments of only USD 471.93 with the balance of USD 13,946.48 either payable in cash on turnover or to be financed over another 60 months payment plan.....
Another alternative, Save USD 5,663.11 by making the Reservation, USD 500.00 then within 30 days a 67% Net Down Discounted Payment of USD 22,652.46 and the remaining 33% [USD 13,946.48] on unit turnover from December 2009
Cash Payment option, take a full 20% discount [Save USD 8,552.41] on the unit price.... Pay 90% Now [USD 30,788.68] and the remaining 10% [USD 3,420.96] on unit turnover from December 2009
Executive Studio DeLuxe Suites
Price: October 1, 2006
Lancaster Suites Manila Atrium Tower A Executive DeLuxe Studio Suites. Average Floor Area 32.50 square meters [350sqft] at $1,518.00/sqm. USD 49,335.00. These units are either facing towards Ortigas Center overlooking Pasig towards Laguna de Bay and Antipolo or overlooking Mandaluyong, Makati and towards Manila Bay or Swimming Pool Deck. All units within the Lancaster Suites Manila Atrium. The Current Offer for a Studio Suite provides that it may be purchased with a Reservation Fee USD 500.00 and the Balance then Payable without interest over 72 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 678.26. Alternatively Save USD 2,930.10 by making the Reservation, USD 500.00 then within 30 days a 30% Net Discounted Down Payment of USD 11,720.40 and Balance payable without interest over 72 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 474.78.
The Lancaster Atrium Executive DeLuxe Studio Suites are also now available on the very affordable and competitive New Payment Plan that provides for Executive Suites to be purchased on a No Interest No Down Payment basis with 67% of the payment payable over 60 equal consecutive monthly installments without interest and the 33% balance of the contract price payable upon turnover of the unit or to be paid over an additional 5 years from turnover through our hassle free no prequalification "In-House" Finance Plans... Pay only USD 500.00 Reservation for a 32.50sqm [350sqft Executive Studio [Contract Price USD 49,335.00] then 60 consecutive monthly payments of only USD 545.32 with the balance of USD 16,115.55 either payable in cash on turnover or to be financed over another 60 months payment plan.....
Another alternative, Save USD 6,543.89 by making the Reservation, USD 500.00 then within 30 days a 67% Net Discounted Down Payment of USD 26,175.56 and the remaining 33% [USD 16,115.55] on unit turnover from December 2009
Cash Payment option, take a full 20% discount [Save USD 9,867.00] on the unit price.... Pay 90% Now [USD 35,521.20] and the remaining 10% [USD 3,946.80] on unit turnover from December 2009
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Imagine Hotel Style Living 365 Days a Year!
Lancaster Suites Condo-Hotels in Metro Manila, Philippines, provide the resident unit owner with more facilities than regular Condominium buildings. Unit Owners in a Condotel enjoy the benefits and privileges of full Hotel Services in a Residential environment and earn competitive, managed, Rental Income whilst not using their unit.
The Lancaster condominiums can be purchased as either vacation homes to buyers whom would probably only occupy the units no more than one month per year or as investment real estate or Buy to Let Rental Income Properties. In normal circumstances the unit owner pays the maintenance and upkeep of the unit for the entire year without deriving any benefit. However, in a Condominium Hotel, during the time they do not ocupy their units, they have the option to rent out their Condo through the hotel management and receive rental income on their property making the ownership of a condotel unit an income generating property and self-liquidating investment with hassle-free property management as the hotel can rent out their unit with all the services provided by day, week, or month.
Foreign Nationals take Equity Loans for Lancaster Suites Tower I Condotel units Written by Jun Baranggan Thursday, 21 December 2006 Banco De Oro (BDO) a commercial Bank in Metro Manila has just approved a buyer's financing or mortgage plans for Lancaster Suites Tower I Manila Condotel units. Beth Collingz, PLC International Marketing Director stated that "The new financing scheme, a first providing Philippine Mortgages to Foreign Nationals residing overseas for the purchase of Condotel units in the Philippines, is now available to unit owners (Filipinos, Filipino-Americans and Foreign Nationals alike) whom are looking to purchase a Condo Hotel Suite or refinance their investments through BDO's Home Loan"
Lancaster Tower I Buyers can take advantage of this offer to free up some cash as well as to finance the fit-out of their units in the condotel pool or their business set up requirements in their commercial units or purchase preconstruction units in the new Lancaster Atrium Manila Condotels. “Many of my previous clients whom have purchased units in Lancaster Suites Tower I are now set to cash in on their equity by availing of the new 15 year financing option to be able to reinvest in new units at Lancaster Atrium which is currently on preconstruction selling” said Collingz
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랭커스터 한 벌 마닐라 심방 탑 2에 환영 랭커스터 한 벌은 곳에 중요한 상점가가같은 위치하는EDSA/Ortigas상점가에MRTShaw넓은길 역 및 5 분에 3 분안에 걷는다 위치할 것이다: 보급 교범Megamall, 그리고shangriLa쇼핑 센터,Rustan's대형 슈퍼마켓 및EDSAshangriLa호텔을 포함하는shangriLa복합물. 랭커스터 한 벌의 차로 5 에 10 분안에Poveda,LaSalleGreenhills,Xavier학교, 및Concepcion깨끗한 아카데미같은 나라에서 제일 학교이라고 위치한다. 너는Corinthian정원,Greenhills,ValleVerde, 및Wack-Wack세분 독점적인 주거 세분의 어떤에의해 또한 포위될 것이다. 다수 나라에서 가장 정밀한 병원 - 기본적인Santos의 새로운 의학 도시,Polymedic--은 또한 근접하여 곁에 이다. 정보 더를 위해, 너는 전자 우편을에 보낼지도 모른다: lancaster2@pinoybroker.com
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ランカスターの続きのマニラのアトリウムタワー2 への歓迎 ランカスターの続きは主要なショッピングモールがのようなあるEDSA/Ortigas のショッピングセンターにMRT ショウ通りの場所および5 分に3 分以内に歩くある: SM Megamall 、及びShangri La のモール、Rustan のスーパーマーケットおよびEDSA のShangri La のホテルを含んでいるShangri La の複合体。 ランカスターの続きの車による5 から10 分以内にPoveda 、La Salle Greenhills 、Xavier の学校、およびConcepcion 完全なアカデミーのような国で最もよい学校ある。 またCorinthian の庭、Greenhills 、Valle Verde 、およびWack-Wack の下位区分のような最も排他的な住宅の下位区分のいくつかによって囲まれる。 いくつかの国で最も良い病院- 基本的なSantos の新しい医学都市、Polymedic -- は近くまたある。 より多くの情報のために、電子メールをに送ることができる: lancaster2@pinoybroker.com
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Willkommen zum Lancaster Suite-Manila Atrium-Aufsatz 2 Wie Lancaster Suiten befinden in 3 Minuten gehen zur MRT Shaw Prachtstraße Station und zu 5 Minuten zum EDSA/Ortigas Einkaufszentrum, dem HaupteinkaufenMalle sich befinden: Inspektion Megamall und der Shangri-La Komplex, der das Shangri-La Mall, den Superstore des Rustans und das EDSA Shangri-La Hotel miteinschließt. In 5 bis 10 Minuten durch Auto der Lancaster Suiten befinden sich den besten Schulen des Landes wie Poveda, La Salle Greenhills, Xavier Schule und die tadellose Concepcion Akademie. Sie werden auch durch einige der exklusivsten Wohnunterteilungen wie korinthische Garten-, Greenhills-, Valle- Verde und Wack-Wackunterteilung umgeben. Eine Anzahl von den feinsten Krankenhäusern des Landes - hauptsächliches Santos, die neue medizinische Stadt, das Polymedic -- seien Sie auch nahe vorbei. Zu mehr Information können Sie ein email zu schicken: lancaster2@pinoybroker.com
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Benvenuto alla torretta 2 dell'atrio de Manila dei suites de Lancaster I suites de Lancaster saranno situati entro 3 minuti camminano alla stazione del boulevard di MRT Shaw ed a 5 minuti al centro commerciale di EDSA/Ortigas dove i centri commerciali importanti di shopping sono situati come: MP Megamall ed il complesso della Shangri-La che include il Centro commerciale della Shangri-La, il superstore del Rustan e l'hotel della Shangri-La di EDSA. In 5 - 10 minuti in automobile dei suites de Lancaster sono situati le scuole migliori del paese quali Poveda, La Salle Greenhills, la scuola di Xavier e l'Accademia immaculate di Concepcion. Inoltre sarete circondati da alcune delle suddivisioni residenziali più esclusive quale la suddivisione corinthian dei giardini, di Greenhills, di Valle Verde e di Wack-Wack. Gli ospedali più fini un certo numero di paese - Santos cardinale, la nuova città medica, il Polymedic -- sono inoltre vicino vicino. Per le più informazioni, potete trasmettere un email a: lancaster2@pinoybroker.com
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Reserve Now - 6.5% Price Increase Effective March 1, 2007
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The Current selling price for Lancaster - The Atrium Tower A Studio Units on US Dollar contracts priced at $1,518.00 per sqm are Tax Exempt - will increase to $1,618.00 per sqm Effective March 1, 2007. The One Bedroom, Two and Three Bedroom Suites are currently priced at $1,700.16 per sqm will also increase to $1,812.16 per sqm including Government Taxes [R-Vat 12%] effective March 1, 2007.
Registered Clients have until February 28, 2007 to submit their complete Reservations to Manila to avail of Pre-Increase Unit Prices
Lancaster Suites Manila Atrium Tower II [which is the second Tower adjacent to the existing "Sold Out" Tower I] are accepting Reservations, adopting International Standard Escrow Trust Account "Buyer Safe, Easy Secure Payment Plans" with 6 year No Down Payment No Interest payment terms, full condo ownership, no management costs, no enrollment charges, and minimum maintenance fees, you really should take a moment to look at this Condotel Investment Opportunity
The Current Price for a Studio Suite provides it may be purchased with a Reservation Fee USD 500.00 and the Balance then Payable without interest over 72 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 586.97. Alternatively Save USD 2,535.72 by making the Reservation, USD 500.00 then within 30 days a 30% Net Discounted Down Payment of USD 10,142.89 and Balance payable without interest over 72 consecutive equal monthly payments of USD 410.88.
The Lancaster Atrium Executive Studio Suites are now available on the very affordable and competitive New Payment Plan that provides for Executive Suites to be purchased on a No Interest No Down Payment basis with 67% of the payment payable over 60 equal consecutive monthly installments without interest and the 33% balance of the contract price payable upon turnover of the unit or to be paid over an additional 5 years from turnover through our hassle free no prequalification "In-House" Finance Plans... Pay only USD 500.00 Reservation for a 28.17 sqm [304 sqft Executive Studio [Contract Price USD 42,762.06] then 60 consecutive monthly payments of only USD 471.93 with the balance of USD 13,946.48 either payable in cash on turnover or to be financed over another 60 months payment plan.....
Another alternative, Save USD 5,663.11 by making the Reservation, USD 500.00 then within 30 days a 67% Net Down Discounted Payment of USD 22,652.46 and the remaining 33% [USD 13,946.48] on unit turnover from December 2009. Cash Payment option, take a full 20% discount [Save USD 8,552.41] on the unit price.... Pay 90% Now [USD 30,788.68] and the remaining 10% [USD 3,420.96] on unit turnover from December 2009
If you are interested to be a part of our Marketing Network or to reserve Prime location Units Now at the Current Price Offering for the Condotel Units and extended payment terms and stand to earn at least 70-80% in Property Appreciation by completion 2009/2010 please contact us as soon as possible so that we can forward to you full details, pricing, terms of payment, floor plans and our recommended selection of units...
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Record Low Interest Rates in the Philippines drive Investors to Condotels for Rental Income
Returns from lease of residential condominiums in the metropolis ranged from 8% to 15% yearly, with smallest apartments earning the highest yields, a Metro Manila property research firm said in a recent survey. In a study released last month, it said studio apartments in Metro Manila's prime areas — Makati central business district, Ortigas Center, Eastwood City, and Bonifacio Global City — could earn between 13% to 15% in rental returns.
The highest returns, however, are enjoyed by studio units measuring about 30 square meters at an average of 15.1%. Larger studio condo units or about 40 sq.m. big, earn slightly lower returns at 12.9%. Rental returns are the expected gross annual rental earnings from a property, expressed as a percentage of the property value.
The study said that one to two bedroom units measuring 50 to 90 sq. m. could pull in around 12% to 15% in rental rates but smaller condo units or about 60 sq. m. earn the highest at 15%. One to two bedroom condo units, measuring 80 sq. m., could rake in lower returns at 11.5%. "The pattern is unusual. Instead of a smooth progression from high-yielding units to low, we have high to low with high yielding `ridges' or `lumps' at particular apartment sizes — which correspond to the smallest case of a particular number of bedrooms," Matthew Pollock, Global Property Guide, publisher was quoted as saying.
The property research firm said interest rates in the Philippines are at historic lows, making such condominium unit returns highly attractive. It noted yields for the 364-day Treasury bills were less than 3.82% while interest rates on one year time deposits are around 1.5% to 2% annually. A five-year time deposit returns only 5% per annum, and a 5-year T-bond earns 5.68%.
Demand for residential condominiums in Metro Manila has been boosted by strong economic growth, particularly by the rapid growth of business process outsourcing firms, including call centers. Contact agents form a new breed of young urban professionals with tremendous purchasing power. Because most call center agents work at night, they need condominium units that are right next to their work place. The lesson is clear - to earn good money, buy a small unit in Metro Manila's business districts, with very small rooms. The returns will be significantly better than in most cities in Asia.
Condo hotels have quietly become one of the hottest areas of the real estate market in the Philippines. The condotel concept provides buyers the benefit by owning a property in a hotel environment that they can use for themselves, and take advantage of the amenities not normally found in typical residential condominium developments.
When they are not using the condo hotel suite, the unit is put in the managed pool and rented out for them. The buyers have what is considered "hassle free" ownership. The condo hotel unit owners also benefit from having a professional onsite management company to handle to marketing, booking of their room and general expertise that they bring to the table. If a problem should arise with their condo hotel unit, the management company will take care of it instead of the owner having to worry about it. This makes the traditional landlord tenant issues a thing of the past.
The condo hotel buyer sees the benefit to owning a vacation property that also has the potential to produce income for them. The typical condo hotel produces higher levels of income than the traditional vacation home (and less headaches), making it all the more appealing to buyers.
Developments such as the Lancaster Suites Manila Tower I were sold out in less than 18 months and the building is set for completion this Summer 2007. Condo hotels are different from traditional condos because they are sold "turn key". Clients initially purchase the standard condo unit and then when the time comes for interior `fit- out' they can avail of the in house Condotel package of furniture's and furnishings for the unit. This means buyers do not have to worry about hiring a designer or contractor to come in to finish out the unit. Everything is included from linens, dishes, pillows etc…
Leading the way in the Metro Manila condo hotel market is Pacific Concord Properties Lancaster Brand of condotel investments. Pricing for condo hotels can range anywhere from $35,000"s up to $300,000 for Penthouse suites. Of course the pricing depends on location, views and types of finishes. The Lancaster Suites Manila Tower I development has enjoyed great success for its clientele with property appreciation already reaching 100% for its initial buyers. Lancaster – The Atrium, the latest development by PCPI in Shaw Boulevard, Metro Manila, is currently on preconstruction selling and looks set to sell out within the next few months. Lancaster – The Atrium offers clients the choice of Studio, One, Two and Three Bedroom suites that all have kitchen facilities as regular residential condo unit. In addition, Lancaster – The Atrium, as with the Lancaster Suites Tower I, offers unit owners and guests an extensive range of services and amenities.
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Pacific Concord Properties Inc [PCPI] is a trendsetter in the Philippines real state development market. Conceptualized in 2001 with an aim to provide full quality service specifically geared toward the Philippine middle market residential and office requirements, PCPI is continuously endeavoring to lead the way to world-standard buyer security and protection for the local market.
Inspired by the vision and leadership of its founders, the company is making inroads in showing the way that building homes and buildings can be regulated in order to protect both the interests of buyer and developer.
Pacific Concord is the joint vision of Ron Lim and Jeff Finney. Finney is a property investments consultant with many years of deep experience in marketing, investing, developing and propagating property. He has worked with industry greats like Knight, Franak and Bailleau as well as L & D of China. He is well grounded on building marketing and developments as well as property management. Ron Lim on the other hand is a mechanical engineer by vocation but with a marketing man's feel for the wants of buyers. He seems to instinctively know what the market is looking for and is always well prepared to give it to them. Ron and Jeff have successfully marketed and promoted several real estate developments not only in the Philippines but in Hong Kong, Japan and North America as well [Canada included].
Ron and Jeff conceptualized pacific Concord to be responsible to the current fluctuations in the Philippine real estate market. They have developed and aimed PCPI to tap the middle sector and create a niche in an untapped sector of the market.
Today, Pacific Concord is proud to be establishing a custom and reputation for excellence. Pacific Concord defines the company as addressing the way a buyer wants to live at a cost that generates value for money. For PCPI, this means that a full-time commitment to giving our buyers much more than the personal attention and product that they deserve.
A home is the single most important investment that a family can make; most especially in the Philippines a home may represent the investment of a lifeline. As such, Pacific Concord Properties has a long-term commitment to all its buyers and investors. When someone trusts a company with their lifetime savings, the company has a moral responsibility to fulfill and maintain the confidence that their buyers have invested in them. This is PCPI's dedication to its public – a lifetime assurance to a long-term value.
It is the company's firm belief that the buyer's peace of mind is always the most important aspect of any real estate transaction. This is not only PCPI's priority. It is their mission and vision to build relationships with people and not just buildings.
PCPI aims for long-term, total buyer satisfaction that is initialized with the sale and continues long after the completion and turn over of the building. With an aim to give buyers full value for their investment, Pacific Concord does not aim to be the biggest real estate developers in the country, but want to be the leader in providing Value For Money services and products. Quality, dependability, and Value For money are the true benchmarks of an unassailable real estate investment.
As a self-regulating company it hopes to honor the relationships with both buyers and suppliers by handling all payment diligently and giving full priority to fulfill promises and commitments. Their first propriety will always be on-time project completion and turn over.
Lancaster Condotels in the Philippines - Brand Assets
Mandaluyong has long been considered as the heart of the "Golden Triangle" [Manila, Makati and Quezon City]. It has finally emerged as a veritable boom city. Mandaluyong is one of the leading business and industrial centers in the country. Today, the "New Tiger" of Metro Manila is making an unprecedented giant leap to progress.
What used to be a swampy, stagnating town, is now the haven of industrial giants and business conglomerates.
The city's astonishing growth gained headway because its local and foreign investors honed a conducive climate for capital growth due to the city's smooth business registration process and the peace and order situation. It offers deluxe hotels, commercial centers, high- rise office buildings and modern residential condominiums. Indeed, although Mandaluyong is the third smallest NCR city in land area, its strategic location and excellent allocation of resources have enabled it to be one of the foremost commercial districts in the capital.
Pacific Concord Properties flagship project – the newest condominium – business hotel that will soon be completed and ready for turnover to unit buyers in the heart of the metropolis is the Lancaster Suites. Standing majestically at the corner of Shaw boulevard corner Samat Street in Mandaluyong City, Lancaster Suites is a mixed-use condominium boasting an architectural excellence and design efficiency packaged into a five-star image. With world-class structural design, it provides excellent and efficient unit features and specifications.
Adjoining the Lancaster Suites is the soon to rise Lancaster – The Atrium which is the second tower on the same location. Aimed at providing an aesthetically pleasing lifestyle and upscale environment for modern families and urban professionals, the Lancaster – The Atrium will feature a 40-Strorey Atrium from the 2nd floor all the way up to the 42nd floor and have residential units [4 floors of Bi-Level units and 28 floors of studio and 1-2 Bedroom units], 2 floors of office spaces, and 4 floors of commercial shops and store unit for prime locators. The developers will also provide a grand lobby, a resort-style pool and recreation area with a gym and spa, sufficient parking, and all the other advantages that person would generally only find in a high-end upscale project development. As such the Lancaster Suites is emerging as a leader in providing convenience and sophistication at its best.
Since the middle market housing segment of the country has posted a 41% increase in the past few years, Pacific Concord Properties has positioned the Lancaster Suites to service the un-noticed middle market.
Most middle-market residential condominiums launched in the past two years have been sold out at record speed. Developers are constrained to better quality units as lower prices and with easier financial start-up payment plans for the investor / buyer. PCPI has also recognized the importance of the overseas market and has been successful in selling to Filipinos overseas especially in the US, Japan and Middle East.
Lancaster Condotels in the Philippines - Target Market
With a deal that goes beyond the usual fare, Lancaster Suites features the unique Buy Safe – Pay Easy Advantage Plan. Leading the way towards buyer security, all checks drawn are payable to an escrow account. The funds in escrow are disbursed purely for construction and other projected-related expenses – so buyers are assured that there will be no diversion of funds. Aside from an initial reservation fee, absolutely no down payment is required from our buyers. In additional, with our In-house no interest payment plans and maximum 6 years payment period no bank financing is needed.
One of the main strengths of the company is in the selling and marketing field. With an established network of external brokers, the company is able to reach out to a variety of potential clients and investors. PCPI also has a Buyer – Get Buyer Program where the Investors is encouraged to endorse or refer the project to his friends, family or relatives and receives a referral fee for every completed sale. The investor is not only a satisfied buyer but also becomes a potential source of sales and revenue. This further cements PCPI's mission to develop relationships not just build and sell buildings.
Revenue is not its principal goal. Rather they view profit as the result of the public's acceptance of their mission and vision whereby Pacific Concord is striving to build a fully amalgamated neighborhood as witness and tribute to the aspirations of both the developer and the residents. Endeavoring to give the middle market sector a full coterie of facilities and amenities that have only been afforded for the rich, the Lancaster Suites is being marketed at very affordable and reasonable prices that everyone can afford.
Pacific concord Properties feels that their accomplishment will rest on the joint dedication of both employees and business partners, be they suppliers or buyers. They are continuously working with partners who share the dream to deliver only the very best to clients and give them value for their investment in terms of excellence, pride of possession and long-term value.
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The Lancaster Suites Manila, a 42-Storey Condo-Hotel, located along Shaw Boulevard, Metro Manila is well under construction for completion and turnover of units late 2006/early 2007. Tower I of the development is 99% sold out. Sales for Lancaster Suites Atrium Tower II are now on going. Check out www.plcsales.coms.ph [Lancaster Suites Manila]
Also to be operated as a Condo-Hotel, Lancaster Cebu Resort Residences, Mactan, located 3 mins from Cebu International Airport is offering completed fitted, fully furnished, newly renovated Studios and Two Bedroom Condo units for sale on 5 year payment terms with rental income options through Condotel Management.
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Good Morning !
Due to popular demand, the Lancaster Atrium Suites are now available as Bare Unfinsihed Units for clients whom are not intending to join the Condotel Rental pool and wishing to fit out their own suites for Residential purposes on the very affordable and competitive New Payment Plan that provides for Suites to be purchased on a No Interest No Down Payment basis with 67% of the payment payable over 60 equal consecutive monthly installments without interest and the 33% balance payable upon turnover of the unit or to be paid over an additional 5 years from turnover through our hassle free no prequalification "In-House" Finance Plans...
Please note effective June 1, 2007 all purchase contracts for Lancaster Atrium Suites will be denominated in Philippine Pesos [PHP] and may be paid in US Dollars at prevailing USD/PPH exchange rates on payment.
The current selling price [effective March 1, 2007] for the Lancaster Manila Atrium Tower A Tax Exempt Bare Unfinished Studio Units [Option 1] are priced at Philippines Pesos [PHP] 67,888 per sqm. Whilst the One Bedroom, Two and Three Bedroom Bare Unfinished Suites are priced at Pesos [PHP] 76,034.56 per sqm including Government Taxes [R-Vat 12%]. Units may be purchased on a Six Year No Interest Charge Term of payment or longer 12 year term "In-House" financing plans.
The current selling price [effective March 1, 2007] for the Lancaster Manila Atrium Tower A Tax Exempt [Semi Fitted] Studio Units [Option 2] are currently priced at Philippines Pesos [PHP] 75,888 per sqm. Whilst the One Bedroom, Two and Three Bedroom [Semi Fitted] Suites are priced at Pesos [PHP] 84,994.56 per sqm including Government Taxes [R-Vat 12%]. Units may be purchased on a Six Year No Interest Charge Term of payment or longer term "In-House" financing plans.
Turnover of units for Tower A will be from December 2010
All payments will be made to the Lancaster Suites Manila Atrium Tower A Equitable PCI Bank Escrow Trust Account. It is anticipated, given the track record on sales of Tower I Units that property appreciation for initial buyers of Tower A Atrium Units will be at least 60-70% on turnover of units.
Lancaster - The Atrium, Bare Unfinished Unit Option
Price: May 25, 2007
Lancaster Atrium Tower A Executive Studio Bare Unfinished Suites. Average Floor Area 28.17 square meter [304sqft] at Pph-67,888/sqm. Php-1,912,404.96. These units are either facing towards Ortigas Center overlooking Pasig towards Laguna de Bay and Antipolo, Samat Street overlooking Mandaluyong, Makati and towards Manila Bay or the Swimming Pool Deck. The Current Price for a Bare Unfinished Studio Suite provides it may be purchased with a Reservation Fee -Php-25,000.00 and Balance Payable without interest over 72 consecutive equal monthly payments of -Php-26,213.96.
Alternatively Save -Pph-113,244.33 by making Reservation -Php-25,000.00 then within 30 days a 30% Net Discounted Down Payment of -Php-452,977.19 and resulting Balance payable without interest over 72 consecutive equal monthly payments of -Php-18,349.77.
Lancaster Atrium Executive [Bare Unfinished] Studio Suites are also available on affordable Payment Plans that provides for Executive Suites to be purchased on a No Interest No Down Payment basis with 67% of the payment payable over 60 equal consecutive monthly installments without interest and the 33% balance of the contract price payable upon turnover of the unit or to be paid over an additional 5 years from turnover through our hassle free no prequalification "In-House" Finance Plans... Pay -Php-25,000.00 Reservation for a 28.17 sqm [304 sqft Executive Studio [Contract Price -Php-1,912,404.96] then 60 consecutive monthly payments of only -Php-21,076.02 with the balance of -Php-622,843.64 either payable in cash on turnover or to be financed over another 60 months payment plan.....
Cash Payment option, take 20% discount on the contract price [Save -Php-382,480.99] make the Reservation [-Php-25,000.00] then within 30 days pay 90% [-Php-1,354,431.57] and the remaining 10% [-Php-150,492.40] on unit turnover from December 2010
Please note these are average floor areas. Actual unit sizes vary from floor to floor. Please note all Unit offers on Cash Basis will be given Priority Reservation Status. Unit Prices are booked in Philippine Pesos at the current rate of -Php-67,888.00 per square meter for [Bare Unfinished] Studio Suites.
Executive Studio Suites [Bare Unfinished Units]
Price: May 25, 2007
Lancaster - The Atrium Tower A Executive [Bare Unfinished] Studio Suites. Average Floor Area 32.50 square meters [350sqft] at 67,888.00sqm. Contract Price in Philippine Pesos: –Php-2,206,360.00. These units are either facing towards Ortigas Center overlooking Pasig towards Laguna de Bay and Antipolo or overlooking Mandaluyong, Makati and towards Manila Bay or Swimming Pool Deck. The Current Offer for a Bare Unfinished Studio Suite provides that it may be purchased with a Reservation Fee -Php-25,000.00 and with the then resulting Balance Payable without interest over 72 consecutive equal monthly payments of -Php-30,296.67.
Alternatively Save -Php-130,881.36 by making Reservation -Php-25,000.00 then within 30 days a 30% Net Discounted Down Payment of -Php-523,526.40 and resulting Balance then payable without interest over 72 consecutive equal monthly payments of –Php-21,207.67.
Lancaster Atrium Executive Deluxe [Bare Unfinished] Studio Suites are available on the very affordable and competitive New Payment Plan that provides for Executive Suites to be purchased on a No Interest No Down Payment basis with 67% of the payment payable over 60 equal consecutive monthly installments without interest and the 33% balance of the contract price payable upon turnover of the unit or to be paid over an additional 5 years from turnover through our hassle free no prequalification "In-House" Finance Plans...
Pay only -Php-25,000.00 Reservation for a 32.50sqm [350sqft Executive [Bare unfinished] Studio [Contract Price -Php-2,206,360.00] then 60 consecutive monthly payments of only -Php-24,358.52 with the balance of -Php-719,848.80 either payable in cash on turnover or to be financed over another 60 months payment plan.....
Cash Payment option, take 20% discount on contract price [Save -Php-441,272.50] make the Reservation [-Php-25,000.00] then within 30 days a lumpsum payment of 90% [-Php-1,566,079.20] and the remaining 10% [-Php-174,008.30] on unit turnover from December 2010
Please note these are average floor areas. Actual unit sizes vary from floor to floor. Please note all Unit offers on Cash Basis will be given Priority Reservation Status. Unit Prices are booked in Philippine Pesos at the current rate of -Php-67,888.00 per square meter for [Bare Unfinished] Studio Suites.
Lancaster - The Atrium Residential & Condotel Suites may now be Purchased on our In-House 12 Year Finance Plans
The Lancaster Atrium Tower A Condotel & Residential Suites are now available on a new 12 year Payment Plan that provides for 50% of the purchase price of the unit to be paid over 4 years without interest and the remaining 50% over 8 years which can be partially or fully offset from income on the Condotel rentals.
The 12 year Loan Plan has the following simple requirements:
*Reservation Fee: Philippine Pesos [PHP] 25,000 per unit for residential units and parking slots and Pesos: 50,000 per 50 sqm or a fraction thereof for commercial and office units.
*No Down payment required
*35% payable in 48 equal monthly installments without interest.
*15% payable in 4 equal annual installments without interest, payable on the 12th, 24th, 36th and 48th month in addition to the regular monthly installments.
*50% payable in 96 equal monthly installments (from 49th to 144th month) with interest at 18% per annum.
*Lock-in Period: Eight (8) years.
*Other Conditions: All installments shall be covered by post dated checks. Upon signing of the contract to sell the buyer shall issue at least twenty six (26) post dated checks covering the first 24 monthly installments and the 2 annual lump sums.
Lancaster – The Atrium Tower A. Shaw Boulevard, Metro Manila.
Prices are quoted in Philippine Pesos [PHP]
Executive Studio Suites [Option 1 – Bare Unfinished Residential Suites] Price: May 25, 2007 – Twelve Year Payment Plan
Lancaster - The Atrium Tower A Executive [Bare Unfinished Residential Suites] Studio Suites. Average Floor Area 32.50 square meters [350sqft] at -Pph-67,888.00sqm. -Php-2,206,360.00 [Option 1]. These units are either facing towards Ortigas Center overlooking Pasig towards Laguna de Bay and Antipolo or overlooking Mandaluyong, Makati and towards Manila Bay or Swimming Pool Deck.
The New Twelve [12] Year Payment Plan provides for [Bare Unfinished] Executive Studio Suites to be purchased with only a Reservation of -Php-25,000.00 for a 32.50sqm [350sqft Executive Studio [Contract Price -Php-2,206,360.00] then 48 consecutive monthly payments of only -Php-15,905.75 [No Interest for the first 4 years]. During the first 4 years there is an Annual Lump Sum payable on the anniversary of the reservation date of -Pph-81,801.00 and thereafter 96 consecutive monthly payments of -Pph-21,511.72 to complete the balance of the purchase price.
Executive Studio Deluxe Suites [Option 2 – Semi Fitted Condotel Suites] Price: May 25, 2007 – Twelve Year Payment Plan
Lancaster - The Atrium Tower A Executive Deluxe [Semi Fitted Condotel] Studio Suites. Average Floor Area 32.50 square meters [350sqft] at -Pph-75,888.00sqm. -Php-2,466,360.00. These units are either facing towards Ortigas Center overlooking Pasig towards Laguna de Bay and Antipolo or overlooking Mandaluyong, Makati and towards Manila Bay or Swimming Pool Deck.
The New Twelve [12] Year Payment Plan provides for Executive Studio [Semi Fitted] Condotel Suites to be purchased with a Reservation of only -Php-25,000.00 for a 32.50sqm [350sqft Executive Studio [Contract Price -Php-2,466,360.00] then 48 consecutive monthly payments of only -Php-17,801.58 [No Interest for the first 4 years]. During the first 4 years there is a Annual Lump Sum payable on the anniversary of the reservation date of -Pph-91,551.00 and thereafter 96 consecutive monthly payments of -Pph-24,075.73 to complete the balance of the purchase price.
Buyers who cannot issue acceptable post dated checks cannot avail of this payment term. The above payment term has a lock-in period of eight (8) years. This means that during the first 8 years, buyers cannot change the payment plan. Partial payments, prepayments, and any change in the terms and conditions of the payment plan are not allowed. Moreover, submission of the post dated checks is an integral requirement of this payment plan. As such, buyers who cannot issue post dated checks or those who wish to pay through telegraphic transfers cannot avail of this payment plan.
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Please note that the above statements are just INSIGHTS/OPINIONS made to the best of my experience and knowledge. It is still BEST and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to consult a licensed real estate lawyer and the proper authorities/agencies prior to making a decision.
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Pacific Concord Properties, Inc., Flagship Lancaster Suites Condotel [Manila] development located along Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, one of the hottest Condotel Investments in the Philippines
To be called Lancaster - The Atrium [which is the second Tower adjacent to the existing “Sold Out” Tower I] we are now accepting Reservations for Studio, One, Two & Three Bedroom Suites adopting International Standard Escrow Trust Account “Buyer Safe” Easy Secure Payment Plans… with 6 year interest free payment terms or up to 12 year "In-House" financing available, full condo ownership, no management costs for Condotel Suites, no enrollment charges for joining the Condotel Rental Pool, and minimum monthly maintenance fees, as buyers or sellers of Real Estate you really should take a moment to look at this Philippine Condotel Investment Opportunity
Lancaster Manila Atrium Tower A, Shaw Boulevard, Metro Manila, Philippines is a "Full Service" Condominium Hotel ["Condotel"] offering Studio, One, Two and Three Bedroom Suites for sale.
To be completed and ready for turnover from December 2010, the Lancaster Suites Manila Atrium Tower II will provide unit owners with premier residential condo units with option of enrolling their units in the Lancaster Condotel Rental Pool.
Great Investment for Fil-Am's whom visit Manila for Vacations or Business as they can earn Rental Incomes [at current purchase levels] of some 12-14% ROI per annum as Owner Non-Residents when not using their units through Condotel Management and reciprocal arrangement with Lancaster Cebu Resort Residences. This makes Lancaster Suites one of the Hottest Investment Opportunities in the Philippines.
Units at the Lancaster Suites have basic kitchen facilities. The standard unit price [Option 2 – Semi Fitted Suites] provides for the suite to be semi-finished but not fully furnished or fitted. Included in the current standard basic price for the ‘Semi-Fitted’ units are the interior finishing’s such as tiled & fitted bathrooms, bedrooms with simulated wood plank flooring, semi-fitted living and dining area tiled floorings and lower kitchen cabinets/work tops installed. Ceilings and walls are painted cement finish.
Units are also available on a Bare Unfinished basis [Option 1 – Bare Unfinished Units] for clients intending to fit-out their own suites or avail of the Condotel completion at a later date.
A complete Condotel Suite optional extra interior fit-out package including unit fixtures and fittings, furniture’s, furnishings, light fittings and fixtures and appliances including air-conditioning will be available towards the time the units are closer to being completed towards the latter part of 2010. Monthly condo dues are currently around 80 pesos/square meter of the unit floor area/month.
All Lancaster [Semi-Fitted Option 2] Residential Suites Unit Features Include:
* Vitrified ceramic tiles in living, dining areas * Ceramic tiles in kitchen and toilet and bath * Toilets with mechanical ventilation * Plastered cement walls and ceilings’ with painted finishes * Provisions for split type air-conditioners
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UK Hedge Funds and Real Property Investors are looking away from concentrated property areas like Paris and London's West End to other markets all over the world, and Philippine Condotel or Buy to Let properties fit the bill a new report states
PLC International Marketing Networks has revealed that some institutional investors are trying to diversify their property portfolios through areas like Southeast Asia, China and beyond - with the Philippines heading the list, then Thailand, Japan, China, and Singapore property investments featuring in some portfolios.
In the UK, "Investors are moving to new areas to find value" said Beth Collingz, Global Marketing Director of PLC International Marketing Networks based in Metro Manila and Cebu in the Philippines. "More and more of clients for Condotel Investments are coming from the UK. There has been a distinct market shift from US based clients over the past few months and we see that trend continuing over the winter months of 2006 and on into 2007 has Sterling continues its increase in value over the US Dollar.
"A lot of this interest is being driven by the relatively cheap market prices in the Philippines compared to Europe, specially UK Housing prices, and the easy payment options available for our Condotel Developments, but there are other factors, too. Offshore Property Investors, Foreign baby boomers as well as overseas Filipinos, are looking for ways to maximize their return on investments as they approach retirement, and so are purchasing second homes, particularly Condotel Investments where they can use the Condo for vacations and rent it out through our In-House Condotel Management when they are not using the unit thereby gaining rental incomes that on today's purchase prices, give a projected ROI on their investments of some 12-16% depending upon the mode of payment for the unit"
Metro Manila remains a popular choice with international buyers and institutional investors. Collingz says clients tell her that it makes more sense to buy in a year-round vacation destinations and business centers. Lancaster - The Atrium Condotel developments by Pacific Concord Properties located in Shaw Boulevard, Metro Manila - fits the bill with all it offers to International buyers.
Accessibility is also a factor. "Flights from London to Manila, for example, average just 16 hours, add to that the many airline specials and it's easy to see why this area is becoming an international community." Unlike other offshore rental properties, where the rental market is largely seasonal, in the Philippines there is a strong market for rental properties year round. This gives buyers greater flexibility in choosing when to use and when to rent their property. The strong rental/second home market also has resulted in a proliferation of professional property managers and rental agents, making property ownership and rental easy. Pacific Concord Properties Inc with it's flagship Lancaster Condotel Developments fit's the bill
Lancaster Manila Atrium Tower A, Shaw Boulevard, Metro Manila, Philippines is a "Full Service" Condominium Hotel ["Condotel"] offering Studio, One, Two and Three Bedroom Suites for sale. To be completed and ready for turnover from December 2010, the Lancaster Suites Manila Atrium Tower II will provide unit owners with premier residential condo units with the option of enrolling their units in the Lancaster Condotel Rental Pool and earn Rental Incomes as Owner Non-Residents when not using their units through Condotel Management and reciprocal arrangement with Lancaster Cebu Resort Residences. This makes Lancaster Suites Manila, one of the Hottest Investment Opportunities in the Philippines said Collingz.
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The emergence of the condominium hotel sector is becoming ever more apparent in the Philippine Hotel investment landscape.
This alternative investment vehicle is already well established in the US and Europe and is set to become a part of the Philippine Hotel scene.
Interest in the Philippines condominium hotels sector has increased significantly in the past two years following many years of intermittent development and association with other shared ownership vehicles, says Beth Collingz in her recent report: 'Condominium Hotels-The Philippines Latest Hotel Phenomenon'
Beth Collingz, Overseas Marketing Director, Investment Sales for PLC International Marketing the lead marketing partners for Pacific Concord Properties Inc's Lancaster Brand of Condotels in the Philippines explained: A condominium hotel is a hotel operating unit which is sold to individual equity investors, where each owner acquires a room, suite or studio whilst the whole enterprise is managed as a hotel operation under a single brand.
Buyers own their units the same as regular condos. There is no time limit to ownership. All Condos come with freehold title deeds. The Condotel model is similar to the serviced apartment or apart hotel sector and is suitable for an investor who wants to test the water in hotel investment.
We are seeing more and more sophisticated customers coming to the market and a change in demand patterns; the traditional timeshare products seem past their prime. This, plus an increase in investment appetite for the hospitality sector, suggests that the condominium market looks set to grow Collingz continued: Many international hotel brands have also declared that the Philippine hotel landscape is ready for condominium hotel developments, either in conjunction with self-contained hotel operations, as fully self-contained condominium plans or as a part of a mixed-use development plan such as the Lancaster Brand.
Condominium hotels are significantly less developed in the Philippines than in the US, in part owing to a low cost residential focused market as well as the lack of development in the hotel sector since the 1997 Asian Crisis.
Alternative hotel ownership are featuring more and more in the hotels sector, with the rise of condominium hotels and a shift in investor strategy, thus creating a new investor profile. At the moment, the Philippine condominium market is being targeted and driven by private retail purchasers, typically reasonably net worth individuals attracted by a city centre or a resort investment foothold although we are now seeing more and more first time property buyers moving into the Condominium Hotel marketplace said Collingz.
Metro Manila and Cebu are particular favorites as an investment destination. There is room for a wider pool of institutional and real estate investors to invest in a portfolio of condominium units or the establishment of an investor-developer partnership.
Collingz continued that a lot of this interest is being driven by the relatively cheap market prices in the Philippines compared to Europe, specially UK Housing prices, and the easy payment options available for our Condo Hotel Developments, but there are other factors, too. Offshore Property Investors, Foreign baby boomers as well as overseas Filipinos, are looking for ways to maximize their return on investments as they approach retirement, and so are purchasing second homes, particularly Condo Hotel Investments where they can use the Condo for vacations and rent it out through our In- House Condotel Management when they are not using the unit thereby gaining rental incomes that on today's purchase prices, give a projected ROI on their investments of some 12-16% depending upon the mode of payment for the unit.
Pacific Concord Properties Inc's Lancaster - The Atrium, Shaw Boulevard, Metro Manila, Philippines is a "Full Service" Condominium Hotel offering Studio, One, Two and Three Bedroom Suites for sale. To be completed and ready for turnover from December 2010, the Lancaster Atrium will provide unit owners with premier residential condo units with option of enrolling their units in the Lancaster Condo Hotel Rental Pool and earn Rental Incomes as Owner Non- Residents when not using their units through Condotel Management. This makes the Lancaster Brand of Condotels, one of the Hottest Investment Opportunities in the Philippines.
Part of the success story for this sector will be the education of a whole new investor base previously accustomed to buy-to-let residential plans or conventional commercial real estate investments, together with the emergence of a secondary market in the Philippines to demonstrate transparency and liquidity said Collingz.
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WANTED – International Sales and Marketing Representatives for the Lancaster Brand of Philippine Condotel Investment Sales
PLC Global is looking for highly motivated Filipino entrepreneurs whom are proven successful real estate marketing professionals for its overseas sales positions for 2008
WANTED – US Marketing Representatives for Philippine Condotel Investment Sales
PLC International Marketing Networks are looking for several qualified Realtors, Real Estate Agents or Brokers with proven Real Estate sales background and marketing skills to sell the Lancaster Brand of Philippine Condotel Investments in the United States. Applicants must have a valid current US Visa and be willing to spend 3-6 months in the United States with proven US-Filipino contacts, relatives or friends living in key US Cities. Return air-fare, monthly living allowance and good rate of commission will be given to successful applicants.
WANTED – Australian Marketing Representatives for Philippine Condotel Investment Sales
PLC International Marketing Networks are looking for several qualified Realtors, Real Estate Agents or Brokers with proven Real Estate sales background and marketing skills to sell the Lancaster Brand of Philippine Condotel Investments in Australia. Applicants must have a valid current Australian Visa and be willing to spend at least 3 months in Australia with proven Australian-Filipino contacts, relatives or friends living in any key cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Return air-fare, monthly living allowance and good rate of commission will be given to successful applicants.
WANTED – European Marketing Representatives for Philippine Condotel Investment Sales
PLC International Marketing Networks are looking for several qualified Realtors, Real Estate Agents or Brokers with proven Real Estate sales background and marketing skills to sell the Lancaster Brand of Philippine Condotel Investments in Europe. Applicants must have a valid current Visa for any European Country and be willing to spend at least 3-6 months abroad with proven European-Filipino contacts, relatives or friends living in any key cities. Return air-fare, monthly living allowance and good rate of commission will be given to successful applicants.
WANTED – Singapore Marketing Representatives for Philippine Condotel Investment Sales
PLC International Marketing Networks are looking for several qualified Realtors, Real Estate Agents or Brokers with proven Real Estate sales background and marketing skills to sell the Lancaster Brand of Philippine Condotel Investments in Singapore. Applicants must have a valid current Visa and be willing to spend at least 3-6 months in Singapore with proven Filipino contacts, relatives or friends. Return air-fare, monthly living allowance and good rate of commission will be given to successful applicants.
WANTED – Hong Kong Marketing Representatives for Philippine Condotel Investment Sales
PLC International Marketing Networks are looking for several qualified Realtors, Real Estate Agents or Brokers with proven Real Estate sales background and marketing skills to sell the Lancaster Brand of Philippine Condotel Investments in Hong Kong. Applicants must have a valid current Visa and be willing to spend at least 3-6 months in Hong Kong with proven Filipino contacts, relatives or friends. Return air-fare, monthly living allowance and good rate of commission will be given to successful applicants.
WANTED – UK Marketing Representatives for Philippine Condotel Investment Sales
PLC International Marketing Networks are looking for several qualified Realtors, Real Estate Agents or Brokers with proven Real Estate sales background and marketing skills to sell the Lancaster Brand of Philippine Condotel Investments in the UK. Applicants must have a valid current UK Visa and be willing to spend at least 3-6 months in the UK with proven UK-Filipino contacts, relatives or friends living in key cities. Return air-fare, monthly living allowance and good rate of commission will be given to successful applicants.
For interested parties, please send you application, detailed work experience, proposed marketing plan, references and resume to the Sales Director, PLC International Marketing Networks: Email: plcsales@pldtdsl.net