My mom got me this 3-bedroom loft condo unit at one of the condominiums at the Bonifacio Global City, with the promise that I'll be staying there once I get married. Lucky me, right? But then again, not all couples are as lucky as I am. It's also fortunate for me and my fiance that BGC is smack in the middle of both our workplaces.
The unit got turned over to us earlier this year, and as expected, it was unfurnished, save for the kitchen cabinets and the bathroom fixtures. So we still needed to have our unit fitted out with additional cabinetry, shelving and furnitures. And so begins the saga of coordinating with the interior designer, the suppliers, the building administration, etc., etc., etc. Couple that with planning a wedding and, well, you know where we are right now.
We're almost 90% done with the fit-out; all that's left is the installation of the sunscreens, the delivery of the appliances and putting up our own little touches to finally call it a home. Luckily, the unit didn't need that much major renovations, so were were able to do it within a month to two month's time.
Choosing your nest
There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing your future home. In my case, we really didn't talk a lot about it since the unit was already bought prior to us being "us". We figured then that we'd find a way to make the unit work for us if we didn't find it very convenient for us, but luck found a way to make everything work out the way we wished it would be.
One of the most important factors to consider would be if the place you're getting would be convenient for you and your soon-to-be husband, work-wise. Like for us, my place of work is around 15-30 minutes away, sans traffic. My fiance's place of work is roughly 10-15 minutes away, sans traffic. So it's very, very convenient for us.
Another important factor to consider is how much would it cost you, and if you can afford it. Again, it depends on how and what the both of you have talked about, or how much your budget would be. Of course, you're also going to have to consider how big your space will be, because how much it will cost will depend on the size.
You also have to take into consideration the area or the community you'll be living in. Sure, you place may be cheap and the location is convenient, but are you going to be safe? Bear in mind that you're not always going to go home at the same time. Is the neighborhood you're going to be in safe for the family you're going to start? Is it safe for you? Because what's the use of living on your own with the intention of starting a family if you're not around to do that.
Or, if you're still saving up, and if you're both up for it, why not just stay with (any of) your parents in the meantime? Up until you've saved enough for a dream home. I'm just saying. :)
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Condominium / Home Developers to Consider:
Ayala Land, Inc.
Ayala Land Premiere - www.ayalalandpremiere.com
Alveo Land - www.alveoland.com
Avida Land - www.avidaland.com
DMCI - www.dmcihomes.com
Robinson's Land - www.robinsonsresidences.com
SM Development Corporation - www.smdevelopment.com
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My fit out contractor and designer:
Antonio's Furniture
email: antoniosfurniture@yahoo.com
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