Affordable First Class Condos in the Philippines!

AZURE - for the condo investor who’s looking for something more

2010-05-11T01:11:00.000-07:00

Many has been said on how special the Azure Urban Resort Residences is but the Philippine Realty TV feature best describes why Azure is for the condo investor who’s looking for something more. To see this very revealing video, please click on the “MEDIA SECTION” tab followed by the “Azure Feature in Philippine Realty TV” link of the Azure website http://www.azure.com.ph/

For your concerns and inquiries, please call on me so I may be able to address them immediately.

Thank you very much and Mabuhay ang mga Pinoy!

JAIME Y. CORPUS
Century Sales Manager &
Licensed Real Estate Broker
REBL No. 15318R
Century Properties Inc.
21/F Pacific Star Building
Sen. Gil Puyat corner Makati Avenue
Makati City, Philippines
Mobile: (63)9164346224
Emails: corpusjaime@gmail.com
jimyangocorpus@yahoo.com

5 % Price Increase for Azure Condos

2010-01-18T01:11:00.000-08:00

As of today, the price of an Azure condo unit will be 5% higher. And most probably, like I mentioned before, Azure units would already be 25% higher than its Dec.2009-launch date prices by April 2010. So I really encourage you all to make the purchase as soon as possible to take advantage of this great investment opportunity!

Azure Prices, Sizes, Payment Options & Discounts Plus the Special Azure 3D Video

2010-01-04T22:42:00.000-08:00

JAIME Y. CORPUS

Century Sales Manager &

Licensed Real Estate Broker

REBL No. 15318 R

Century Properties Inc.

21/F Pacific Star Building

Sen. Gil Puyat corner Makati Avenue

Makati City, Philippines

Mobile: (63)9164346224

Emails: corpusjaime@gmail.com

jimyangocorpus@yahoo.com

AZURE: A 5-Star Residential Condo & a 5-Star Resort Sports Club in One

2009-12-31T02:36:00.000-08:00

For the first time in the Philippine real estate scene, the luxury of a residential condo and a resort sports club will be combined. And of course, the great idea will be started out by Century Properties, the leader of many firsts such as the "fully-fitted & fully-furnished" concept, "skypark" and many others. Coming from a real estate company who developed Essensa (which was voted by Asiaweek Magazine as the best residential condo in the Philippines) and other first class projects like Gramercy and Knightsbridge, buyers can be assured that Azure will also have the same first class qualities. And since Century Properties uses a special pricing scheme which is always programmed for investors, Azure buyers of today can confidently expect a big return-on-investment of about 25% (and even up to 50%) by April 2010 (Please refer to the earlier articles here dated November 20,2008 and September 22, 2009 for the increase in prices of our last condo project called Knightsbridge).

For more information about the company Century Properties and its projects & track record, please visit the company website http://www.century-properties.com/.

And for any inquiries or concerns, please call or email me so they would be addressed immediately.

Thank you very much and hoping to hear from you soon !

JAIME Y. CORPUS
Century Sales Manager &
Licensed Real Estate Broker
REBL No. 15318 R
Century Properties Inc.
21/F Pacific Star Building
Sen. Gil Puyat corner Makati Avenue
Makati City, Philippines
Mobile No.: (63)9164346224
Emails: corpusjaime@gmail.com
jimyangocorpus@yahoo.com

New Gramercy and Knightsbridge Price & Size Range Tables and Payment Options

2009-09-22T03:44:00.000-07:00

For Inquiries, Please call:

REALTOR JAIME Y. CORPUS

Century Sales Manager &

Licensed Real Estate Broker

REBL No. 15318-R

Century Properties Inc.

21/F Pacific Star Building

Gil Puyat corner Makati Avenue

Makati City, Philippines

Mobile No.: (63)9164346224

Emails: corpusjaime@gmail.com
jimyangocorpus@yahoo.com

250-450% Return-On-Investment w/ Knightsbridge

2009-02-12T02:07:00.000-08:00

Hello there again Bloggers! How are you all ! I hope everything is well and I really hope my new ad will be useful with your investment analysis and decisions!

During these hard times brought about by the global financial crisis, we must always make sure that we are placing our hard-earned money at the proper venue. Real estate is always the best choice because as we all know it is the best hedge against inflation. This is true because there are some real estate properties that grow in value, and at the same time produce income for its owner, as time passes by. But on the other hand, there are some real estate properties that may even bring us losses because they simply don't have the necessary virtues. So to make sure that our real estate investment is maximized, we must always check if it has a high growth potential and a high capacity to produce income for us.

The following will explain why Knightsbridge's condo units have that high growth potential and high capacity to produce more income:

1) Ever since Knightsbridge was launched on May 2008, it already had a 24% price increase. While it is still in the construction stage till June 2013, there will still be more price increases brought about by the rising costs of construction materials, zonal & land appreciation, increased tax rates, and others. At the present rate, the next price increases may average by 15 to 25% annually. So if you will invest on a Knightsbridge unit today, the return-on-investment profit that you may gain from this factor may be about 68 to 110% by the time Knightsbridge is completed on June 2013.
2) Upon its completion on June 2013, you will still gain more return-on-investment profits if ever you will decide to have your Knightsbridge unit rented out. The usual rental rate per month for a Century Properties condo is 1.5% of its current market value. But this rental rate may even go to as high as 2 to 3% should the association of Knightsbridge owners who have their units rented out decide to have their condos converted into condotel units. So with this rental income, a Knightsbridge unit owner is guaranteed to gain more return-on-investment profits of about 18 to 36% annually.
3) Aside from the rental income, there are still more return-on-investment profits to be gained after Knightsbridge is completed on June 2013. As we all know, a real estate property increases its value as time passes by. This happens because of inflation, zonal & land appreciation, increased tax rates and others and they usually average by about 8 to 15% annually. With other condos however, their value may even depreciate as time passes by because many of them do not have properties management. But since Century Properties is the country's leader in properties management, Knightsbridge investors are assured that the high qualities of their Knightsbridge units will always be intact and thus they will always appreciate in value as the years pass by. Significantly, Knightsbridge is located in a fast-growing area (Many condo and building developers are choosing the Kalayaan Avenue area over the lands in Makati Central Business District and similar areas because of their extremely high prices. And since most of these expensive lands have already reached their peak value or near peak value, their value appreciation will only be minimal and maybe, may even go down.). Since it is a fast-growing area, prices of land in that place may double in just 4 to 6 years. And correspondingly, Knightsbridge units would increase in value. Thus from this factor, Knightsbridge investors can expect another return-on-investment profit of about 12 to 24% annually.
4) Even as early as the day as the Knightsbridge investor is making his/her first payment, they are already earning a big return-on-investment profit because of the many discount packages available for Knightsbridge buyers. For example, if a Knightsbridge buyer is paying in cash, the discount will be 15.8%.
5) Summing up the different return-on-investment profits from items # 1 to 4, a Knightsbridge investor of today will be earning a total of 250 to 450% return-on-investment profit after 10 years.

And the great thing about this all is Knightsbridge investors need not spend any effort to earn this much money, leaving them more time for more investment endeavors.

For the basic details on Knightsbridge, please view my other blogs here. And if you have any questions or concerns about this post, please leave your comments here and I will do my best to answer them as soon as possible.

Thank you very much and God Bless Us All!

Payment Options for Gramercy and Knightsbridge Condos

2008-12-14T05:55:00.000-08:00

Century Properties' Projects are Still Viable Investments Despite of Global Crisis

2008-12-13T05:55:00.000-08:00

Images for The Knightsbridge Residences

2008-11-20T03:38:00.000-08:00

THE KNIGHTSBRIDGE RESIDENCES AT CENTURY CITY TAKES ITS NAME FROM THE MOST EXPENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD IN LONDON.

Home to many of the globe's richest people, Knightsbridge commands the highest property prices in the world and is the location of 14 top most expensive streets in Britain.

Situated in the heart of London, with houses, apartment buildings and some with rare private gardens, it is also adjacent to Inner London's largest public park, Hyde Park.

In February 2007, Knightsbridge became famous for being the location of the world's most expensive apartment when a Qatari prince bought a home there for £100,000,000.

SHOPPING MECCA

Knightsbridge is also home to the flagship stores of many British and international fashion houses, like renowned London-based designers Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik, Chanel, Cartier and Gucci. It is the headquarters of banks servicing high net-worth individuals, including Coutts-bankers to the Queen, rumoured to reject any potential clients worth less than £5 million.
- Knightsbridge's notable residents include many British and European socialites and aristocrats: Roman Abramovich, the Russian tycoon who owns the Chelsea Football Club; oligarchs from Russia, China and India; international businessman Lord Marshall of Knightsbridge, Saudi and several other Middle Eastern Royal Dynasties; investment bankers and hedge fund managers.
  
  There are also trendsetters like Charles Saatchi and his television presenter wife, Nigella Lawson, famed fashion designers Valentino and Tom Ford, film stars such as Laetitia Casta, Hugh Grant, Sean Connery, and Joan Collins.
  
  Princes Diana, actress Sienna Miller and Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, all grew up at Knightsbridge.

WHAT MAKES LONDON'S KNIGHTSBRIDGE SO VALUABLE?

"It is the address of desire for the world's crème de la crème."

Knightsbridge is just a short stroll from Hyde Park, the boating attraction on the Serpentine Lake, and from luxury stores like Harvey Nichols at the corner of Harvey and Sloane Street. The neighborhood also is not far from the theaters in the West End.

"And what's slightly hidden in Knightsbridge is the strong diplomatic presence in the area, which means you have a great deal of visible and invisible security. You can walk around at midnight or at 1AM and feel completely safe."

"Knightsbridge also has the feel of a village in that it's a very residential area but with some of the world's best clubs, shops and restaurants within walking distance."

THE KNIGHTSBRIDGE RESIDENCES
AT THE CENTURY CITY

It is the luxury, prestige, central location and history of Knightsbridge in London that has inspired Makati's most desired new residential high-rise —
The Knightsbridge Residences at Century City. A majestic structure striking a magnificent silhouette against the Makati skyline.

WHERE EVERY VANTAGE POINT MEETS YOUR DEFINITION OF FINE ART.

Affording you with generous views of Makati's shimmering lights and the dramatic Manila Bay sunset, this is your personal sanctuary for recreation and relaxation amidst the flux of city life. Wade in an encompassing ambience of
meticulously-crafted modern design and unparalleled panoramic vistas.

Artfully breathtaking and totally uninterrupted.

WHERE YOUR EVERY DESIRE MEETS ITS FULFILLMENT

It's impossible to find any other place so perfectly suited to your lifestyle. Situated in the country 's undisputed urban capital is a sensational structure specifically conceived to respond to the needs of the fashionable metropolitan dweller.

A unique collection of efficient spaces in the sky, supplemented by hypersized convergence areas and characterized by world-class chic interiors,
The Knightsbridge Residences will revolutionize the way people live in this bustling, dynamic metropolis.

WHERE YOUR EVERY EXPECTATION IS EXCEEDED

People have always sought out special places to indulge their desire for invigoration and relaxation - sanctuaries of space and tranquility that restores skyward calm in the midst of exuberant urban energy.

The Knightsbridge Residences at Century City marks the advent of a new era of high-rise living in the country. Your purchase affords you more than just the four walls of your unit. The tower is replete with innovative and pioneering amenities that will expand your home and allow your comfort to spill out.

Foliage and water features; an observatory, "lanterns" and a designer lounge, entertainment, dining and fitness areas - all these and more make
The Knightsbridge Residences a perfect haven for the successful, stylish citizen of today.

(smärt) adj. (1) intelligent; (2) wise; (3) fashionable; (4) elegant

SMART LOCATION

At the epicenter of it all

Makati is the undisputed center of social, cultural, and financial life in the Philippines. It is a bustling and dynamic metropolis that exudes energy that is on a par with the world's foremost urban capitals like New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong and London.

It is an exciting city that exudes the same energy as some of the world's biggest cities. It is what you've always wanted; it is what you will always need.

62,878 establishments spread out in 2,736 hectares of urban energy. From five-star hotels, to educational institutions and office buildings, to restaurants and bars, Makati City is truly the Philippines' premiere central business district.

The Knightsbridge puts all of Makati's best attractions right at your doorstep.

The Knightsbridge Residences will be the second residential tower to rise at Century City in Kalayaan Avenue, within the heart of the Philippines' Central Business District.

Long renowned as the epicenter of Philippine social, cultural and financial activity, Makati is constantly evolving and reinvigorating itself, transforming into a true megalopolis that is poised to compete with other urban centers all over the world.

AT THE CENTER OF ALL THIS ENERGY LIES CENTURY CITY.

Century City's location puts it in the middle of the most prime and expensive real estate in the country. A sprawling mixed-use development that incorporates live, work and play, it is a revolutionary "city within a city."

SMART USE OF SPACE

A pod is a seed. The encasement of a flowering plant. It is a symbol of a new beginning. One full of promise, and full of possibility.

Each unit at The Knightsbridge Residences is called a POD.

Painstakingly configured to maximize space, echo the hip yet highly practical British lifestyle, and embody the sophisticated Modern Makati flair, the POD addresses the urban dweller's need for the STYLISH and SMART LIVING SPACE.

At The Knightsbridge Residences, each and every unit is podular in construction so that you can combine units to create more and more space for your needs.

1 pod unit	my pod	Equivalent to 1 studio
2 pod units	duopod	Equivalent to 1 living room + 1 bedroom
3 pod units	treopod	Equivalent to 1 living room + 2 bedrooms
4 pod units	quatropod	Equivalent to 1 living room + 3 bedrooms

MYPOD
(there are 2 types of studio units here, MYPOD and MYPOD STANDARD)
1 studio
27 SQM
*MYPOD STANDARD comes with a standard sofa bed and is The Knightsbridge's entry-level unit.

DUOPOD
2 studios combined
1 living room + 1 bedroom
54 SQM

TREOPOD
3 studios combined
1 living room + 2 bedrooms
81 SQM

QUATROPOD
4 studios combined
1 living room + 3 bedrooms
108 SQM

SPECIAL2-BR CORNER UNIT
2 bedrooms + 1 living room
81 SQM.

The Knightsbridge Residences offers a very select number of non-POD
Special 2-BR units with unique configurations and corner locations that afford more expansive views for the residents.

SEXY VIEWS
The Knightsbridge Residences will open up to a breathtaking panorama of daytime and nighttime views from every unit, as Makati's dazzling skyline is made available to residents.

Atop the soaring tower is a first of its kind observatory and view deck that allows for a 360-degree vantage point that will rouse the emotions of delight and wonderment.

VIEWS FROM THE KNIGHTSBRIDGE RESIDENCES

SEXY ARCHITECTURE

The Knightsbridge Residences introduces a sleek and future-oriented curvilinear design that is both iconic and breathtaking.

In true British tradition, The Knightsbridge stands regally, soaring above the metropolis as what will probably be one of the tallest man-made structures in the country.

LANTERNS

As another innovation in building design, Century Properties introduces the Lantern concept – six levels of units with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that create iconic, sparkling glass boxes.

A truly distinguishing feature, the Lanterns transform The Knightsbridge Residences into a shimmering beacon in the city, especially at night.

SEXY INTERIOR DESIGN OPTIONS

All residential floors at The Knightsbridge Residences ensure breathtaking views of different parts of the city, as all units open up to large balconies with picturesque angles of the Makati skyline, Fort Bonifacio, Ortigas and even Manila Bay.

LANTERNS. As another innovation in building design, Century Properties introduces the Lantern concept – six levels of units with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that create iconic, sparkling glass boxes.

A truly distinguishing feature, the Lanterns transform The Knightsbridge Residences into a shimmering beacon in the city, especially at night.

Plush interiors make each intelligently-configured POD at The Knightsbridge Residences an OBJECT OF DESIRE.

Choose from any of the 5 sensational interior design themes to truly tailor-fit your home to your personality.

Century Properties Group was the first developer to introduce the Fully-fitted, Fully-furnished concept with its South of Market project at The Fort Global City in 2004. It further improves on this concept at The Knightsbridge Residences with each pod meticulously designed by the same team behind the luxurious Gramercy Residences at Century City and Essensa East Forbes.

Getting a FULLY-FITTED, FULLY-FURNISHED unit means you no longer have to spend more to buy furniture, go through the hassles of hiring an interior designer or contractor, or source for suppliers. At The Knighstbridge Residences, living starts the day the unit is turnover over to you.

MINIMAL

Sleek design topped off with sudden pops of bright red and gold.

CULTURE

A playful contrast of assymetrical accents and contemporary finish.

CLASSIC

Timeless design in warm browns and cozy neutral shades.

BRITISH MODERN

An interplay of old-world Europe and British contemporary flair.

ORIENTAL

Pristine sophisticated lines interspersed with dark minimalist undertones.

At The Knightsbridge Residences, you are given access to large designer convergence areas that effectively multiply the dimensions of your home. With hyper-sized common areas that serve as "extensions" of your pod, the building is transformed into a true Vertical Village that nurtures community and interconnectivity among residents.

Because your home is beyond just your four walls.

THE LIVING ROOM
A London-inspired, fully-attended designer lobby with white-glove doormen and round-the-clock concierge service.

THE LIBRARY
An expansive Wi-Fi-ready living room replete with bestselling and international reads, an extensive DVD collection, and a business center.

THE POOL

A unique, outdoor/indoor space with waterfalls, outdoor Jacuzzi and infinity pool, multiple daybeds, lounges, tanning beds and cabanas spread across an expansive sundeck.

THE REC ROOM
A sprawling family room with a modern home entertainment system, a huge plasma projector screen, La-Z-Boy sofas, and recreational equipment for billiards, Foozball and card games.

THE PLAYROOM
A supersized play gym for your little tykes.

THE GYM
A highly-appointed, full-service fitness center complete with yoga and Pilates studios; weight training and cardiovascular exercise equipment; spinning room and on-site personal training services.

THE DINING ROOM
An expansive dining area with a delicatessen, as well as function rooms and private dining rooms for entertaining guests.

THE SPA
A sanctuary of serenity with massage and day spas, whirlpools and treatment studios for beauty.

THE OBSERVATORY
Marvel at the spellbinding views of the metropolis as you stand atop one of the Philippines' tallest structures.

OTHER AMENITIES AND SERVICES

Dry cleaning

24/7 electric and maintenance services

Storage

Property and lease management including security, asset maintenance, value enhancement and leasing services

Learn more about unit inclusions and extra fittings you get only at The Knightsbridge Residences.

The perfect real estate investment is one that affords you the luxuries of living in style at an affordable price. The most sought-after address, cutting-edge design, fully-fitted and fully furnished units, and a host of hyper-sized amenities are now yours to own.

WITH LOW MONTHLY, INTEREST-FREE PAYMENT TERMS.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

OPTION 1 (Standard)
North and South Units
Reservation Fee: PhP50,000.00
15% in 6 months
60% in 54 months
25% upon turnover
3% Discount

OPTION 2
North Units only
Reservation Fee: PhP50,000.00
20% in 12 months
55% in 48 months
25% upon turnover
3% Discount

OPTION 3
North and South Units
Reservation Fee: PhP50,000.00
No Downpayment
100% in 60 months
5.3% Discount

OPTION 4
North and South Units
Reservation Fee: PhP50,000.00
98% in 3 months
2% upon turnover
15.75% Discount

OPTION 5
North and South Units
Reservation Fee: PhP50,000.00
20% in 6 months
25% in 50 months
30% Balloon Payment
payable as 7.5% on the 12th,
24th, 36th and 48th months
25% upon turnover
4% Discount

OPTION 6
North Units only
Reservation Fee: PhP50,000.00
No Downpayment
75% in 60 months
25% upon turnover
2% Discount

OPTION 7 (Step-up Payment)
North Units only

Reservation Fee: 2.2% of the TCP
0.90% monthly on months 1 to 11
1.05% monthly on months 13 to 23

1.1682% monthly on months 25 to 35
1.20% monthly on months 37 to 47
1.30% monthly on months 49 to 59
11% payable as 2.2% on the 12th, 24th, 36th, 48th and 60th months
25% upon turnover

0% Discount

OPTION 8 (Spot DP 20)

Reservation Fee: PhP50,000.00

20% in 1 month

55.00% in 59 months

25.00% upon Turnover

4.50% Discount

OPTION 9 (Spot DP 30)

Reservation Fee: PhP50,000.00

30.00% in 1 months

45.00% in 59 months

25.00% upon Turnover

5.70% Discount

HOW MUCH BONUS CAN YOU GET IF YOU DECIDED TO OWN A KNIGHTSBRIDGE UNIT NOW?

Unit Type	If all documents are in by: Local Residents = 11 to 35 days North America = 15 to 50 days Europe = 46 to 60 days	If all documents are in by: Local Residents = less than or equal to 10 days North America = less than or equal to 14 days Europe = less than or equal to 45 days
Studio	PhP15,000	PhP25,000
1BR (non combined)	PhP20,000	PhP35,000
2 BR (non combined)	PhP35,000	PhP55,000
Combined studios	PhP15,000 per studio	PhP25,000 per studio

Note: 1. Days based on calendar days
2. Entitlement of Prompt Submission Bonus (PSB) is upon complete
documentation (based on current guidelines and location of sale)
3. Release of PSB is upon 10% payment and submission of Contract to
Sell.
4. Applicable to all sold Knightsbridge units.

Placement of your Reservation Deposit of PhP50,000.00 can be done via Wire Transfer thru the following Banks:

Bank Name : BDO - Pacific Star Building Branch
Account Name : Century City Development Corp.
Branch/Address : Pacific Star Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. cor.
Makati Avenue, Makati City, Philippines
Swift Code : BNORPHMM

Type of Account : Peso Account
Account Number : 3568-01061-4

Type of Account : $US Dollar Account
Account Number : 3560-04690-9

Bank Name : Philippine National Bank
Account Name : Century Communities Corp.
Branch/Address : 265 Makati Avenue
Makati City, Philippines
Swift Code : PNBMPHMM

Type of Account : Peso Account
Account Number : 265-602868-0

Bank Name : Bank of the Philippine Islands
Account Name : Century Communities Corp.
Branch/Address : 2/F Pacific Star Building, Sen. Gil Puyat cor.,

The Knightsbridge Residences - Smart, Sexy, Available - MAKE IT YOURS NOW!

2008-11-20T01:26:00.000-08:00

KNIGHTSBRIDGE PRICE & SIZE RANGE TABLE

Note: Above current prices include the price increases of June 15, 2008 (2%), July 4, 2008 (10%), August 4, 2008 (10%) and September 15, 2008 (2%) ever since Knightsbridge was launched on May 8, 2008

>10 Flexible Payment Options to Choose From !
>> For As Low As $455/month, You Can Already Own a Knightsbridge Studio Unit !
>>> For Inquiries, Please Call:
REALTOR JAIME Y. CORPUS
Century Sales Manager
Century Properties, Inc.
Makati City, Philippines
Phone: +63 9164346224
Emails: corpusjaime@gmail.com
jimyangocorpus@yahoo.com

Videos about CENTURY PROPERTIES,the developer of Gramercy

2008-11-19T05:45:00.000-08:00

Video 1: The Century Properties Corporate Video

Video2: 20 Reasons Why Century Properties is the Leader

Video 3: The Making of Century City

Prices & Sizes of Gramercy Condo Units

2008-11-19T05:20:00.000-08:00

> 17 Flexible Payment Options to Choose From !

>> For As Low As $ 448/month, You Can Already Own a Gramercy Studio Unit !

>>> For More Details, Please Call,
JAIME Y. CORPUS
Century Sales Manager &
Licensed Real Estate Broker
REBL No. 15318-R
Century Properties, Inc.
21/F Pacific Star Building
Sen. Gil Puyat corner Makati Avenue
Makati City, Philippines
Mobile: (63)9164346224
Emails: corpusjaime@gmail.com
jimyangocorpus@yahoo.com

Images for The Gramercy Residences

2008-11-14T01:55:00.000-08:00

Welcome to MAKATI!

Welcome to CENTURY CITY

VISION

With only the imagination as the summit of possibility, Century Properties, the country's largest privately-owned real estate development company, embarks on one of the most progressive projects in the history of Philippine Real Estate.

A sprawling mixed-use development for work, live and play, it will be totally different from what we are used to in defining a city.

A vision this bold attracts the world's most esteemed designers and planners. Among them is Jon Adams Jerde, of The Jerde Partnership, world-renowned masterplanner of the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Roppongi Hills in Tokyo, Universal Citywalk in Los Angeles, the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games in California, Zlote Tarasy in Poland, and the upcoming City of Dreams in Macau.

THE MASTER PLAN

In the Makati Central Business District, where property value and land is at its most prime, is a sprawling piece of real estate that spans the length of an avenue we call Kalayaan – which is the Filipino word for Freedom.

This historic site is the LAST remaining undeveloped piece of prime real estate in the nation's capital city... a blank canvas for the master strokes of a team of visionary minds.

Striking an awe-inspiring silhouette against the Makati skyline, Century City will redefine our common perception of the Urban Experience.

LOCATION MAP OF CENTURY CITY

THE SKYPARK AMENITIES

SKYPARK

Gramercy's piece de resistance is the breathtaking SKYPARK, a sprawling nature park on the 36th floor, halfway up the building and traversing its entire width, and jutting out like an oasis in the sky.

Imagine sipping a refreshing piñacolada while tanning beside a magestic lagoon pool that overlooks the makati skyline. The SKYPARK is an architectural innovation, designed by Jon Jerde and never before attempted anywhere else in the world. This unique amenity floor spans the soaring height of three storeys, accentuated by multi-level waterfalls, cantilevering walkways, lush gardens and greenery, an infinity pool, a glass-sided lap pool, a lagoon pool, 3 world-class gyms, a children's playground, meditation gardens, a cafe and designer restaurant, and more!

The AMENITIES

HYPER - AMENITIES

Located within Gramercy's SkyPark

The Gramercy Residences will be the only 24/365 hyper-amenitized luxury high-rise in the Philippines boasting of features and luxuries never before attempted anywhere else in the world.

Three World-class Swimming Pools
Featuring a freeform infinity pool, a 25-meter lap-pool with multiple lanes, and a children's pool – all with breathtaking Makati skyline views.

25-meter Lap-pool with multiple lanes

Kiddie Pool

Other Auxiliary/wading Pools

Cascading Waterfalls
The sound of rainfall like rhythm fills the air with a sense of serenity while the waterfall doubles as a distinct visual interest.

Three Distinct Gyms
The Gramercy will have three gyms open 24 hours a day — a general-purpose gym, a purely weights gym, and a third gym with purely aerobic machines.

Cafe and Restaurant
Enjoy the fantastic city view 36 levels above the ground as you take a sip of your morning brew or indulge in a hearty lunch

Yoga/Pilates Room
Tucked away behind a lush landscape, this facility provides a tranquil workout area for wellness seekers.

Spa and Massage Center
From facials and massages to a relaxing steam bath, the spa at Gramercy provides an escape for those who want to recharge and rejuvenate.

Day Care Center
While you work, your small bundle of joy will receive the best care and attention from the center's experienced and well-trained staff.

THX Theater
Aside from the state-of-the-art cinemas within Century City, the Gramercy will have its own surround-sound theater where you can watch your favorite films.

DVD Library
Choose from a whole range of Gramercy's exclusive collection of blockbuster movies, classical masterpieces and award-winning films.

Resident's Lounge
A communal space perfect for casual meetings and conversations.

Conference Room
A flexible function room with global communication capabilities, such as video conferencing and wireless Internet for communal use.

Library/Book Club
Take your pick from local and international bestselling reads.

Other Amenities within Gramercy

Internet and Cable TV Ready units
Children's Playground
Meditation Garden
Wine Bar & Storage
Beauty Salon
Emergency Clinic
Place of worship
Other 5-Star Services within Gramercy

FULLY-SERVICED

The Gramercy will be fully-serviced, a dream come true for those who live the modern lifestyle. Imagine ordering a sumptuous meal served in your bedroom from any of Century City's restaurants. Or having a personal shopper bring up some new arrivals from your favorite boutiques downstairs, a housekeeper taking care of your household chores, or the Gramercy day care center and playschool ensuring that your kids have countless hours of educational fun.

5-Star Services at the Gramercy

24-hour doormen

Delivery service from all Century City restaurants

Massage and spa services

Personal shopping and delivery services, including groceries, cleaners, pharmacies

Messenger services for local pick-ups and deliveries

Newspaper delivery

Pet-walking and sitting services

Pick-up and delivery services for laundry and dry cleaning

Technical support services for computers, entertainment centers and telecommunication equipment

Extra storage space for sale for boxes, old clothes, sports equipment and the like.

Your food can be delivered to your unit even late at night from any of Century City's top restaurants

Enjoy a relaxing massage anytime you want—even at 2 a.m. after a tiring workday

With technicians on stand by 24 hours to fix your PC, Internet connection or any other broken electrical fixtures.

Hang out with friends in any of Century City's bars and restos, open until the wee hours of the morning

The Units

WITH 6 INTERIOR DESIGN CHOICES TO CHOOSE FROM

Century Properties pioneered the Fully Fitted Fully Furnished concept, with its twin tower residential project at the Fort called South of Market. At the Gramercy, residents get a choice of not just 1, 2, or 3 fabulous interior design options but 6. It's luxury condo living to the next level!

LUSH
Enjoy the comforts of living in an inviting contemporary style.

AZULI
An interplay of arresting blue, pristine white and butter yellow adorn this lively pad, topped off with complementary oriental accent pieces.

SLEEK
Neutral shades combined with dazzling silver, reflective light fixtures and funky artwork make this pad truly stylish and unique.

SAVANNAH
Subdued contemporary design merges with bold animal prints and rich dark leather to create the perfect pad for the adventurous frequent traveler.

ARISTO
This elegant living space combines modern design with contrasting neutrals and tones, and touches of old world furniture.

(Attached is the Artist Rendition for Barley)

BARLEY
Black and gold merge to create a strong sense of character in this design, given a further edge by retro-classic furniture, carved mirrors and high-gloss finishes.

FULLY FITTED

In order to make purchasing and moving-in a hassle free experience, all units at The Gramercy come fully-fitted and stylishly furnished. No longer will you have to spend more to buy a kitchen and dining room showcase, or set up a home entertainment center. Moreover, you will no longer be troubled with finding the right interior designer, contractors and suppliers.

At Gramercy, living starts the day the unit is turned over to you. What's more, Century Properties takes bespoke living to the next level with more interior design options to allow you to truly personalize your future home.

THE VIEWS FROM THE GRAMERCY UNITS:

PAYMENT METHOD

Buyer's can place P50,000.00 as reservation deposit for their desired unit via Bank Remttance thru the following bank:

Account Name : CENTURY CITY DEVELOPMENT CORP.

Bank Name : BDO - Pacific Star Building Branch

Account No.(Peso) : 3568-01061-4

Account No.(Dollar): 3560-04690-9

Swift Code : BNORPHMM

All Downpayments, Monthly Amortizations up Turnover payments should be in the form of post dated checks and should be made payable to: CENTURY CITY DEVELOPMENT CORP.

Introducing The Magnificent Gramercy Residences - Your Most Luxurious Home in the Philippines

2008-11-02T19:12:00.000-08:00

Mabuhay Po Kayo Aking Kababayang Filipino! I am Realtor Jaime Y. Corpus of Makati City, Philippines, a Licensed Real Estate Broker and a Sales Manager of Century Properties Inc., the developer of Essensa East Forbes which was voted as the best residential condominium project in the Philippines by Asiaweek Magazine. It is with utmost pride and pleasure that I present to you our latest seven-star residential condominium for the elite and your most logical choice for a truly luxurious home in your motherland- The Gramercy Residences at Century City!

A towering 70-floor edifice, Gramercy is set to become the tallest building in the Philippines upon its completion. Designed by multi-awarded architect Jon Adams Jerde, the internationally-renowned and highly-esteemed masterplanner behind many masterpieces like the Universal Citywalk in Los Angeles, Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Roppongi Hills in Tokyo and the 2006 Award Winner for the Best Masterplanned Community, The Zlote Tarasy in Warsaw, Poland, Gramercy is definitely at par with the world's finest. Enhancing Gramercy's beauty and elegance is its super feature called the SKYPARK - a breathtaking 3-storey oasis beyond anyone's imagination (which boasts of swimming pools, cascading waterfalls, world-class gyms, high-end cafes & restaurants and other fabulous hyper-amenities) which is the only one of its kind in the Philippines. Significantly, Gramercy is situated just beside the Makati Central Business District, the most expensive piece of land in the Philippines and the address of the best and biggest banks, offices, five-star hotels, upscale malls, exclusive schools and other major institutions and establishments in our country. Undoubtedly, Gramercy is a magnificent and sparkling diamond for you to behold!

But Gramercy is not just for those who loves beauty, it is also for those who gives a high premium on intelligence. When you get to know about the prices and payment options, you will be glad to know that Gramercy is reasonably-priced and flexible-to-own even though it is in the top-of-the-line high-end category, unlike similar brands which are exaggerated and stiff. And more importantly, there is an amazingly high return-on-investment profit to be reaped after purchasing a Gramercy unit. The following will justify the reliability and profitability of investing on a Gramercy:
1) Since Gramercy is just in the early stages of construction, prices of its units are still low. But because of the price increases due to inflation, peso depreciation, rising costs of construction materials and a host of other reasons, prices will definitely be much higher once Gramercy is completed. The price increases varies from 2 to 3% (or even higher) every three months. Which means that if you buy a Gramercy unit now, you will be gaining a high return-on-investment profit of about 35 to 50% by the time Gramercy is completed, because of the price increases from this factor alone!
2) Aside from the return-on-investment profit that will be gained from the price increases, you may also earn more by having your Gramercy unit rented out once it is completed. The monthly rental rate of a Gramercy unit is 1.50 % of its prevailing market price. Recently, I made a research on the monthly rental rates of condos of other condominium developers and I found out that the highest monthly rental fee that their condo can demand for is only 1.10 % of their condo's prevailing market price.
3) The exquisite beauty of Gramercy's architecture and interior designs widens its demand and market pool. Thus reselling or leasing a Gramercy unit can easily be accomplished.
4) Since Century Properties Inc. is also the Philippines ' leader in real estate properties management, the Gramercy unit that you will purchase will always be of excellent quality even after 20 or 50 years. Thus the demand for a Gramercy unit will always be high and its market value will always be going up as it gets older.
5) Since a Gramercy condo unit is always increasing in value, you will have more profit on your investment as the years pass by. Unlike condominium projects of other condominium builders, they usually do not have a condominium property manager and if they do, they are not as experienced and reliable as the property management of Century Properties Inc.. Thus, it is safer to predict that the value appreciation of other condos will only be minimal as compared to the value appreciation of Century Properties' condos. And even worse, since others do not have a property manager, the value of their condos would just surely depreciate as the years pass by.
6) Since the demand for a Gramercy unit is always high, you can still demand for a high monthly rental fee of 1.5% of your Gramercy unit's prevailing market price even though it is getting older. But old condo units of other condo builders, especially those improperly managed ones, can only ask for a low monthly rental fee of about 0.45% of their condo's prevailing market price.
7) Gramercy is located in an area that has a high growth potential because that place (the Kalayaan Avenue-near-Makati Avenue area) is fast experiencing many developments. Because of the extremely high prices of lots in the Makati Central Business District (the Ayala Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue areas), many condominium and building developers are moving their projects to the Kalayaan Avenue-near-Makati Avenue area. Another reason why many building developers prefer the Kalayaan Avenue-near-Makati Avenue area is because of its proximity and accessibility to the Makati Central Business District and at the same time with E. de los Santos Avenue , unlike the Fort Bonifacio and Rockwell Center areas. And because of this situation, lands in the Kalayaan Avenue-near-Makati Avenue area will rise to a much higher land classification as the years pass by and as the many developments pour in that area. Thus, lots in this area may double in price in just 2 to 5 years. And as the price of the
Gramercy land doubles in value, the market price of every Gramercy unit will also get much higher correspondingly.
8) When you buy a condo from other condo builders, the price may have been corruptly manipulated by their sales officer since they do not have a solid basis for their prices. This is because other condo builders & their sales officers rely only on printed information (which can be easily tampered and changed) for their prices. But since Century Properties Inc. has an official computer software and database for prices, payment computations and condominium units' availability, which can only be changed by top officials of Century Properties and never by an ordinary person, you are always assured of the integrity of the prices that I provide you. If you want, I will show this computer software-database to you one of these days. Among real estate & condominium developers, it is only Century Properties Inc. who has and uses this state-of-the-art computer software-database for its prices, payment computations, and condominium units' availability. Which only goes to show that Century Properties Inc. is really way ahead!
9) Since I am a licensed real estate broker, you can rest assure that the information and services that I provide you are of the highest quality and integrity.

Should you have any inquiries or concerns before we proceed with the acquisition of your very own Gramercy unit, please call on me at once through my mobile phone number or email address.

It has really been a great honor and privilege presenting to you Gramercy. Maraming Salamat Po!

Very truly yours,
JAIME Y. CORPUS
Century Sales Manager &
Licensed Real Estate Broker
REBL No. 15318-R
Century Properties, Inc.
21/F Pacific Star Building
Sen. Gil Puyat corner Makati Avenue
Makati City, Philippines
Mobile: (63)9164346224
Emails: corpusjaime@gmail.com
jimyangocorpus@yahoo.com

Your Affordable First Class Condos in the Philippines!

2008-08-06T01:40:00.000-07:00

Greetings fellow Filipinos and Everyone around the world! I am Realtor Jaime Y. Corpus, a Licensed Real Estate Broker & a Sales Manager of Century Properties Inc. who wants to be of service to you all by providing high quality but reasonably-priced condominiums & houses for you to buy for a high return-on-investment profit for your hard-earned money and of course, for a most luxurious home in the Philippines. Please check out the different articles here for the basic information such as the different price & size ranges and payment options. But for the complete details such as the projects' location, features, amenities, architecture, engineering and others, please visit our company's website www.century-properties.com. And to ensure that I would be able to answer your inquiries and concerns immediately, please send them to my email address corpusjaime@gmail.com

Thank You Very Much and Mabuhay ang mga Pinoy!