1 > Identify your needs

Are you buying a house and lot, or a condominium unit for your use or for your family? Are you looking into an investment that will give you rental income in the future? Do you want a vacation home in the Philippines, or a place to retire? Or do you want to diversify your portfolio of assets and hedge against inflationary pressures by putting your savings in hard assets, like real estate?

Do you have a large family? Perhaps a house and lot will suit you. But that is if you want to be in a suburban community. If you prefer to be in the city, you might want to consider getting a three-bedroom condo unit, which might be more expensive at the onset but convenient and cost-effective in the long run.

Try answering all the questions below:

• Do you prefer a house and lot, or a condo unit?
• If it is for your own use, which location or part of the city would you prefer? What facilities do you require (This could be schools, hospitals, banks, and so on)?
• What for you is a convenient size of living space in terms of area?
• Do you want your home/unit bare or furnished?
• What kind of amenities do you like in a community/condo?
• What is the affordable price range and monthly amortization for you?

Answering these questions will help you determine the purpose of your search and eventual purchase. This will also help you narrow down your choices in terms of location and pricing.

Your Century options

THE KNIGHTSBRIDGE RESIDENCES	THE GRAMERCY RESIDENCES at CENTURY CITY	GRAND SOHO MAKATI
CANYON RANCH	SOHO CENTRAL	SOUTH OF MARKET