Federal Land brings the distinctive vibe of the Big Apple

EVERYONE wonders about the lifestyle at the Big Apple, but if one has lived there, he or she will fall in love with the distinctive vibe of New York which is a lively mix of sophisticated, metropolitan, fanciful art and fascinating culture. The good news is that anyone can continue to taste and have a slice of the Big Apple at Bonifacio Global City (BGC) when Central Park West joins the formidable cluster of luxury developments by seasoned property developer Federal Land within its flagship estate—Veritown Fort.

Central Park West is an imposing structure that will rise between 7th Avenue and 36th Street in BGC. With its exclusive location, people will enjoy the benefits of being located in both the growing district of BGC and the traditional CBD of Makati City. One can also expect a high appreciation of the property’s value in the next several years.

Everything will be in one place once Veritown Fort is completed, the whole development shall offer luxury residences, premier dining options and shopping boutiques.  Residents can take advantage of the interconnecting bridges from Central Park West to the equally luxurious Park West, Grand Hyatt Residences and Grand Hyatt Hotel Manila. Only Federal Land has thoughtfully come up with this kind of conveniences—perfect when one suddenly wants to enjoy luxe hotel services on a dream.

More than being a very clever investment, Central Park West gives residents a New York lifestyle on a silver platter. It’s one of the four towers that will sit on a common podium that contains a medley of indoor and outdoor amenities for the indulgence and relaxation of residents. Whether you’re a fitness buff, a couch potato, or a disciple of new-age practices, there will be at least one feature that will surely capture your fancy.

Central Park West goes beyond expectations. While other condominiums can only boast of having a pool, children’s playground or clubhouse, this New York-inspired high-rise community pulled out all the stops in its amenity blueprint. Unit buyers can look forward to more exciting features such as a healing garden, wine cellar, yoga room, barbecue pit and a culinary station, among other unique facilities. All in all, the entire indoor and outdoor amenities alone cover a sprawling 15,000 sq m of space.

Central Park West will be made up of 319 units that would have direct access to the podium area. Buyers can choose among a mix of one- to three-bedroom units, depending on their requirements or investment budget. Each unit features efficient layout with wide and full-height windows for the best views. Meanwhile, its semicircular, metal and glass structure echoes the architectural ingenuity of modern skyscrapers in Manhattan. Designed by international firms Rchitects Inc. and Getty’s Chicago, expect Central Park West to match the splendor and caliber of world-famous structures in the Big Apple.

Living in the frenzied city of New York is both overwhelming yet enthralling.  Central Park West is definitely the perfect enclave for the New Yorker at heart for it is here where one can virtually experience the grand, sophisticated and intensely energetic lifestyle found only in the city that never sleeps. Just take a few steps away from your tranquil living space and you’ll be enveloped by the sophistication of the upscale mall below and the landmark luxury hotel, the Grand Hyatt Manila.

For those who marvel at the wonders of city living, or for the well-traveled set who just can’t forget the heady experience of living in New York, it will be a pleasure to know that such a crazy-glamorous lifestyle is just within reach.

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In Photo: Central Park West will showcase a vibrant New York-inspired lifestyle, especially with its amenities and surroundings and Central Park West, the newest building to rise out of Federal Land’s township in Bonifacio Global City dubbed Veritown Fort.

Rio Tower Defines Luxury Living

Manila Bulletin (January 14, 2013) - Federal Land reinforces the meaning of upscale urban lifestyle with the introduction of Rio Tower, the third building in The Capital Towers. Recently, the one-bedroom model unit in Rio Tower was opened to the public at the onsite showroom along E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, near St. Luke’s Medical Center, in Quezon City.

Today, a luxurious urban lifestyle no longer means simply having a big and beautiful house in the city. The home should sit in a prime property near places of interest and commercial establishments, has hotel-like amenities, and is well-secured. More importantly, it should be built by a trusted developer. The Capital Towers’ Rio Tower meets all these criteria the way Federal Land has envisioned it to be.

The 42-story Rio Tower is touted to bring the festive spirit of Brazil’s mardi gras city of Rio de Janeiro starting at its 23- to 26-sqm studio units, 36- to 39-sqm one-bedroom units, and 41- to 42-sqm two-bedroom units.

The spacious unit will be a happy home for a startup family or professional as it is complemented with elegant living and dining areas, bedroom, kitchen and toilet and bathroom.  Its floor-to-ceiling windows allow the sun to brighten up the ambience and bring a breathtaking view of Antipolo in the east, Manila Bay in the west, northern Manila in the north and the Makati skyline in the south.

The Rio Tower lifestyle becomes more exciting in the amenity area at the 7th floor. Once completed, residents of Rio Tower will enjoy its amenities such as a swimming pool and poolside deck, where families can have fun or celebrate with friends and relatives.

The tower also has its own function room for family gatherings, play area for children, game room for adults, a jogging path, gym, daycare center, commercial arcade and view deck.

Homeowners at Rio Tower will be as worry-free as those in the other two towers, Athens and Beijing, which both have their own elevators, automatic fire suppression system, fire detection alarm system, emergency power generator and sewage treatment plant.

The 35-story Beijing Tower, in fact, is also offering bigger units and the innovative myHOBS concept or units that can be converted into a home, office, business or a shop.

The Rio Tower welcomes residents with a touch of class at the porte cochere or grand driveway and building lobby. The pleasant sight of landscaped garden also greets residents and guests.

Adding to the excitement of living at the Rio Tower is its location. Schools like Trinity University of Asia and St. Joseph College, medical institutions like St. Luke’s Medical Center and National Children’s Hospital, and other commercial and business establishments such as Waltermart and Puregold-QI are just a short distance away.

At a short distance are the nightlife strips along Tomas Morato and Timog Avenues. For shopaholics, there is also the SM North EDSA, Trinoma Mall, and Greenhills Shopping Center. Going to work in other parts of Quezon City is also easy as the E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue is connected to major thoroughfares of Quezon Avenue, EDSA and Ortigas Avenue.

Finally, commercial establishments within The Capital Towers assure the convenience of getting household and personal needs fast and easy. Parking spaces are also available in the podium.

Upon completion in 2016, the Rio Tower shall complete a new residential landmark in Quezon City.


For more details on Rio Tower and Capital Towers as well as other Federaland projects, you may contact Reby Ramirez @ 0919.699.3572 / 0916.4044.555 / 0922.883.9308 / 02-4044-534 or e-mail at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com

For latest update on real estate development and its RA 9646, the Real Estate Service Act of 2009, visit www.ra9646.com.ph.

RIO TOWER: Carnival vibe at The Capital Towers

Manila Standard - The Rio Tower is making condo living a richer experience at The Capital Towers as the third of Federal Land’s upscale residential development along E. Rodriguez Sr. avenue, Quezon City promises a carefree and vibrant lifestyle in the tradition of one of the world’s most festive cities.

Inspired by Brazil’s mardi gras city of Rio de Janeiro, the Rio Tower replicates the celebratory mood of the famous carnival by giving homeowners and their relatives and friends continuous fun and excitement whether they are inside their luxurious condo unit or in the indoor and outdoor amenities.

“The Rio Tower, just like the Rio Carnival, is a symbol of people coming together and enjoying each other,” according to Federal Land president Alfred V. Ty.

 Rio has its own amenities in the 7th floor that guarantee residents and guests zero boredom. The swimming pool and poolside deck brings out the resort-type spirit of Rio Tower by offering relaxation or serving as a party venue.

There’s also a function room, which can accommodate a family gathering. Children can have fun all day at their own play area while adults can enjoy billiards and table tennis at the game room.  Other first-class amenities are a jogging path, gym, daycare center, commercial arcade and a view deck.

Rio’s 23- to 26-square-meter studio unit, 36- to 39-square-meter 1-bedroom unit, and 41- to 42-square-meter 2-bedroom unit are perfectly snug and functional for a startup family or professional. Each Rio unit has a living and dining area and bedroom with laminated wood plank flooring while the kitchen and toilet and bathroom have ceramic tile floors.

At 42-storey’s tall, the Rio Tower affords high zone residents a view of Antipolo in the east, Manila Bay in the west, northern Manila in the north and the Makati skyline in the south. There are four elevators to serve all residents. The building is also equipped with an automatic fire suppression system, fire detection alarm system, emergency power generator and sewage treatment plant.

Location enhances the Rio Tower’s festive offerings with bar-hopping and gig-watching options in the nightlife strip of nearby Tomas Morato and Timog Avenues. Shopaholics also have easy access to the Gateway and Ali Mall in Cubao and the Greenhills Shopping Center in San Juan. Everything else is near from hospitals to schools.

The Rio Tower will be the culmination of The Capital Towers, which comprises two other residential buildings perched on podiums: the Athens and Beijing. The Athens Tower has been completed while construction of the Beijing Tower is currently in full swing, and is scheduled for completion by next year. The 35-storey Beijing Tower is also offering bigger units and the innovative myHOBS concept or units that can be converted into a home, an office or a shop.

The Rio Tower is scheduled for construction by mid 2013 and is targeted for completion in 2016, when Rio de Janeiro in Brazil hosts the 31st Olympiad.

 

For more details on DMCI Homes projects, you may e-mail reby_ramirez@yahoo.com or contact her at 0922.883.9308 / 0916.4044.555 / 0919.699.3572 / 4044-534.

For latest update on real estate development and its RA 9646, the Real Estate Service Act of 2009, visit www.ra9646.com.

Axis an ideal investment option

Malaya - Axis Residences, a joint venture between  Federal Land Inc.(FLI)  and Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), is an attractive investment.

Located along Pioneer street, near EDSA Mandaluyong, Axis Residence is a two-tower property sprawled across 21,000 square meters of prime land.

Each tower has 42 floors, broken down into deluxe (24 sqm) and executive (48 sqm) residential cuts. Tower 1, which is due to turnover its units in July 2015, has 916 units, with 379 parking slots up for sale.

Axis Residences, the first joint project of real estate giants RLC and FLI, is designed by Casas and Associates and features amenities like an adult lap pool and deck as well as a kiddie pool, a fitness center, the only project with a  covered basketball/multipurpose court in the area, and landscaped gardens. It also has first rate building facilities like a standby power generator, elevators, smoke detectors, individual mailboxes, and an efficient garbage disposal system.

Axis Residences is close to the freeway and transport hubs, as well as top-flight schools, hospitals and churches. Malls, hotels and concert venues are also a stone’s throw away.

Office workers looking to cut down on their daily commute will find the proximity to transportation depots really practical.  Potential lessees are the thousands of business process outsourcing wokers and call center agents whose offices are within the Robinsons Gateway Complex (Forum).

Built on the quieter side of Edsa Mandaluyong, Axis Residences is ideal for start-up families and young professionals who want to stay in the thick of things without having to deal with a lot of urban drama.
Safety is emphasized with closed circuit cameras that are strategically placed to monitor common areas, and a reception area screens visitors before they are allowed to enter. Automatic smoke detectors, sprinkler systems and fire exits are also situated on every floor as precautionary measures.

Units are priced at  P1.92 million to P4 million. A low downpayment of P8,600 is offered and terms  terms can be stretched to 41 months.

For more details on Axis Residences, you may e-mail reby_ramirez@yahoo.com or contact her at 0922.883.9308 / 0916.4044.555 / 0919.699.3572 / 4044-534.

For latest update on real estate development and its RA 9646, the Real Estate Service Act of 2009, visit www.ra9646.com.

GT Capital realigns IPO proceeds use

Business Mirror - GT CAPITAL Holdings Inc., the newly listed investment holding company of businessman George Ty, is making adjustments to the use of initial public offering (IPO) proceeds pertaining to the repayment of debt.

In a filing to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday, GT Capital’s board agreed to use the P2.8 billion originally allocated to pay obligations with Union Bank of the Philippines to partially settle a P4-billion term loan with Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. GT Capital partly owns Metrobank.

The loan, which will be paid out by June 30, was used by GT Capital to increase its stake in power unit Global Business Power Corp.

Based on its offer prospectus, GT Capital planned to use the amount to fully settle a P2-billion term loan with UnionBank and to partially cover P800 million out of a P5-billion notes facility.

The P2-billion UnionBank loan, availed in 2011, has a term of five years while the P5-billion notes facility, availed in 2010, is divided into a P4.2-billion three-year tranche and an P800 million five-year tranche.

GT Capital completed in April the Philippines’s biggest IPO since Cebu Air Inc. in 2010, raising P21.6 billion in primary and secondary offerings that were well received by local and international investors.

Most of the primary proceeds will be used by the company to increase ownership in its power and real estate units alongside investments in expansion.

GT Capital’s units include Global Business Power Corp., Federal Land Inc., Metrobank, Toyota Motor Philippines, and Philippine AXA Life Insurance Corp.

GT Capital shares rose 0.4 percent to P500 each on Wednesday, giving it a market value of P79 billion. 

For more details on Federal Land projects, you may e-mail reby_ramirez@yahoo.com or contact her at 0922.883.9308 / 0916.4044.555 / 0919.699.3572 / 4044-534.

For latest update on real estate development and its RA 9646, the Real Estate Service Act of 2009, visit www.ra9646.com.

APO Floors is Federal Land's choice for flooring materials for projects

APO Floors provides Federal Land projects like its flagship Oriental Gardens with added beauty, as well as safety and hygiene features for its residents.
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(The Philippine Star)  - Both believing in providing only the best quality products to its customers, Apo Floors and Federal Land recently renewed their commitment for a mutually beneficial trade partnership.

APO Floors has supplied flooring for a number of Federal Land projects already. A partner of the Metrobank Group, Federal Land has a track record of quality and reliability, and this is reflected as well on their choice of flooring.

Said APO Floors Missy Castro, “We are proud to have Federal Land in our roster of clients. We are glad to be a part of their impressive track record of quality in all its real estate projects.”
APO Floors was chosen to supply flooring for Federal Land’s numerous projects, from mid-end, to upscale ones. Some of the partnerships’ beautifully created residences include the Midtown Garden Mansion, the Peninsula Garden, Midtown Homes, Oriental Place, Oriental Garden, Marquinton Cordova Tower, and the Grand Midori.

A particular staple in Federal Land’s projects is APO Floors’ AVQT homogenous resilient line that comes in a variety of colors and in tile or roll forms.

For instance, for the property firm’s flagship project, the Oriental Gardens in Makati, Federal Land utilizes APO Floors’ AVQT tiles to wow visitors in its model units.

Aside from its aesthetic qualities, Apo Floors’ product lines also have uniform composition that prevents the color of the tile to fade throughout its lifespan. It is an affordable floor covering whose cushioned core makes it more comfortable for the feet and legs. This same cushioning property keeps the floor surface warmer to the touch owing to the insulating value it gives.

It also has the APO Antibac feature incorporated in the molecular structure of the floorings. These neutralize germs and fungi on flooring day-after-day, year-after-year providing an added level of hygiene and safety to things that come in contact with the flooring material. With ingredients registered and approved by regulatory agencies such as EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) in the US, Antibac is safe, effective and durable.
Other benefits of using APO Antibac include protection from odor, staining and discoloration, loss of properties (e.g. hardening), biofilm formation, and cross-contamination.

Said Castro, “We want our products to be testaments of how we can have finishing products in the market that do not only contribute to the beauty of the project, but also to the safety and hygiene of its residents.”

For more details on Federal Land projects, you may e-mail reby_ramirez@yahoo.com or contact her at 0922.883.9308 / 0916.4044.555 / 0919.699.3572 / 4044-534.

For latest update on real estate development and its RA 9646, the Real Estate Service Act of 2009, visit www.ra9646.com.

Federal Land introduces the Florida lifestyle to Cavite

Artist’s perspective of Florida Sun Estates’ water feature
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MANILA, Philippines - Florida Sun Estates is a well-planned residential resort community inspired by the lifestyle of sunny US state of Florida and the latest aspirational sanctuary that is set to rise amid the rolling greens of General Trias in Cavite.

An Oasis In The South

Florida is home to gorgeous beaches, vibrant people and a hip lifestyle. Tourists from around the world flock to this sunny destination to surf and frolic in the sand. Florida Sun Estates emulates the look and vibe of this cosmopolitan holiday destination, giving residents the feeling of having a relaxing vacation all-year round.

With its plush, resort-style amenities, the Florida Sun Estates is the newest place to see and be seen. The blue waters of the lap pool surrounded with tropical palm trees will entice residents to take a refreshing dip. Or they can lie around under the sun and have a relaxing time in their own private space.

The lush greenery surrounding the community is further highlighted with brightly colored blossoms — an image which conjures spring season in Florida. Breathtaking landscapes help ease the mind and body from the stresses of urban life with its relaxing sight, while its wide expanse of open spaces are perfect for joggers, bikers and other fitness buffs.

Access To An Indulgent Lifestyle

The Florida Sun Estates is conveniently located just a few minutes away from favorite leisure and recreational spots like shopping malls and golf courses.

Designed to be a self-sustaining community, the Florida Sun Estates will feature commercial hubs which intend to bring convenience right at the residents’ doorsteps. First to be unveiled is The Plaza which is a commercial cluster consisting of dining, retail and specialty shops. Part of which is a strip mall and one of the largest supermarket chains in the country, Robinsons Supermarket, which opened its doors to the public last Dec. 17.

A Sunshine Community

The commercial establishments (Robinsons) at The Plaza

Florida Sun Estates is a mixed-development community composed of residential subdivisions, low-rise residential buildings, and commercial developments. The horizontal developments are divided into different phases named after famous Florida cities: Jacksonville, Tampa, Miami and Sarasota.

Jacksonville, named after the state’s largest city, is the first phase of the development. It will soon offer residential lots with an average size of 120 square meters.

Florida Sun Estates is a master planned residential community that’s ideal for people who want to enjoy the best of both worlds — the convenience of urban living within the comforts of a serene neighborhood. It is strategically located at the intersection of Governor’s Drive and Trias-Amadeo Road, and is accessible via alternate routes such as the SLEX, Aguinaldo Highway, Daang Hari and Amadeo-Tagaytay Road.

For more details on Florida Sun Estates, you may contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 919.699.3572 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 916.4044.555 / +632 404-4534 or e-mail her @ reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.

Lastly, FYI for related information on the new real estate law, RA 9646, please proceed to www.RA9646.com, the online repository of updated information on Real Estate Service Act of 2009 (RESA).

source: Philippine Star, April 16 2011