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Having a double source of income has allowed many middle-income
married professionals in the Philippines the luxury of owning their
own condominium unit close to either their place of work or the
kids’ school.
Rowena and Bryan Orpiano, both engineers at a
local telecommunications company, bought a studio unit at the first
tower of Avida Towers Sucat in 2006. Newly married then, they found
it convenient that their unit was just one ride away from the
office.
The Orpianos join the ranks of young executives,
entrepreneurs and professionals who have benefited from
middle-income housing developments that have sprouted throughout
Metro Manila. Developers such as Avida, the affordable housing arm
of Ayala Land, have been encouraged to cater to this market where
demand is huge, given the country’s young population. Low-interest
rates on housing loans as well as the remittances of overseas
Filipino worker, whose spending priorities include buying a home,
have further sustained this market.
Living in a well-managed condominium development
has also allowed the couple small luxuries such as entertaining in
the social hall and playground of the compound. Their son Dean
celebrated his second birthday at the condominium’s multipurpose
hall.
Rowena, who has to work during daytime, also
notes that she feels more secure about leaving Dean with two
househelpers in Avida Towers Sucat where the security and other
personnel are conscientious about enforcing regulations. The
condo’s homeowners association requires that househelpers fill up
a form before they leave the premises.
Avida Towers Sucat is one of the four in-city
condominium developments of Avida Land that offers studio, one- and
two-bedroom units.
Beyond security, the Orpianos appreciate that
Avida’s property management ensures that they enjoy efficient
services. When Metro Manila was battered by typhoon Milenyo on
October 2006 cutting off power lines, the rest of the city suffered
from massive brownouts for almost one week. Avida Towers Sucat
residents had uninterrupted electricity and water supply. In fact,
even the elevator was running.
If their finances allow it, the couple intends
to buy a larger unit still within Avida Towers Sucat as they pursue
their dreams of providing a brighter future for themselves and their
young families. Bryan is now working overseas to be able to achieve
that dream.
For more information about Avida Land project,
call 753-1111 or log on to www.avidaland.com.
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