The Currency: What Makes Condo Living More Worthwhile
You may be wondering why there is a sudden burst of interest in condo living these past couple of years. Just what is it about condominiums that make people choose them over other abodes like apartment buildings?
There are actually quite a few advantages to living in a condo that apartment buildings do not have. In fact, condo living is heads and shoulders above apartments in the eyes of most professionals. To give you an idea on why this is, here are some of the usual reasons why people choose condos:
Complete facilities
When you live in a regular apartment building, the most in terms of facilities that you can expect to get is a parking slot for your car (if you have one).
On the other hand, if you live in a condo, odds are that you will have access to more luxurious amenities. Take the Currency for example, this condominium building actually has a swimming pool, a complete gym, a snack bar, and so much more!
Proximity to all the important places
Most condominium buildings like the Currency are built right smack in the middle of bustling cities. This means if you live in a condominium you will be within walking distance from the commercial and business districts.
A lot of times, you will be near schools as well. This is why a lot of parents are investing in a condo unit—so that—their high school or college kids will not have a hard time commuting, especially during the rainy season.
Safety
Although it is a requirement for apartment buildings to have complete fire safety systems, not all of them hire their own security team.
When you live in a high-class condo like the Currency, you do not have to worry about your safety because you can be sure that there are guards posted all over the building at all times of the day.
Conclusion
Comfort, convenience, and peace of mind, you can get all of these and so much more when you live in a condo building like the Currency Tower in Ortigas. If these things sound good to you, then you should purchase a unit now.
Rest assured that it is one of the best things that you can do if you’re looking for a worthwhile investment that comes with endless gains.
The Currency
The Currency at Ortigas
Preselling - Turnover Date: Last Quarter of 2015
Julia Vargas corner Emerald & Garnet Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
fast facts
Number of Tower(s) Total Number of Floors Studio Units One-bedroom Units Two-bedroom Units Office Units Sky Amenities
2 32 25.00 sqm 29.00 - 41.50 sqm 46.50 sqm 22.00 - 66.50 sqm Hanging Gardens on the 10th Floor
price range
Studio 1BR
3.4M - 3.8M 3.7M - 7.7M
features and amenities
- Office and residential address in one - With two separate lobbies and complementary facilities such as drop-off points, roundabout, commercial level, restaurant level - Lap pool - With sunken deck, snack bar, balinese-inspired pool deck and patio - Fully-equipped gym - Day care center - Airconditioned function rooms
floor plan
Units at The Currency are made with the comfort of future residents in mind. Upon turnover, kitchens will have base and hanging cabinets for more storage and classy granite countertops. The walls and ceilings are pre-painted the floors are lined with ceramic tiles. Glass panel windows with aluminum coated frame and solid panel main door are also included.
location map
Set to rise in the middle of Ortigas Center, its location says everything about it. Movement is a breeze as it is entirely accessible by all forms of public transportation.
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Vista Shaw
Vista Shaw
Preselling - Turnover Date: Last Quarter of 2017
515 Shaw Blvd., corner Laurel St., Mandaluyong City
fast facts
Number of Tower(s) Total No. of Floors Studio Units One-bedroom Units Two-bedroom Units Tandem Unit Units per Floor Sky Amenities
- A rich sense of old & new as Vista Residences incorporates the 55 yr. old house of the Laurel's as the grand lobby & offers a view of the prestigious Wack Wack golf course. - Commercial/ Retail spaces w/c includes Al Fresco dining areas at the ground level. - Master-planned community to live up to the Vista Residences legacy. - Swimming pool - Gym - Function room - Game room
floor plan
Redefining the modern condominium living, Vista Shaw offers spacious units that allow for more design possibilities. With various options available—from studio, to one-bedroom to two-bedroom units, you are sure to find something that suits your needs.
Units come with high-grade vinyl flooring planks, plastered painted wall finishes, exposed slab and rubbed concreted painted ceiling, solid wood-framed entrance doors, aluminum powder-coated glass for windows, window-type air condition provisioning, and split-type air condition provisioning for other units. Kitchens are equipped with modular bases, hanging cabinets, granite countertops and splashboards, stainless steel sinks with faucets and painted gypsum ceiling boards.
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Located in one of the metro’s most historical landmark—the Laurel Mansion, Vista Shaw is set to reconcile the difference in time by combining the allure of the past and the forward sensibilities of the future. It is mere minutes away from the Central Business Districts of Ortigas and Makati, as well as lifestyle centers, courtesy of the major arteries and thoroughfares that connect the development to other parts of the metro.