Real-estate firm to consumers: Invest on land

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Wednesday, 11 March 2009 23:45

REAL estate has been the object of financial investments in the last five years as more and more people want flexibility in their assets, something they can use and enjoy then sell when their market value have appreciated later on. According to Landmark Communities Inc. president Celedonio Pile Jr., contrary to the w perception that land value is slowly depreciating because of the current crises, now is the best time to acquire one because not only will land value pick up in time after the worldwide economic slumber is over, but it is now that land prices will be priced reasonably for available markets. “Land has always been a good investment and it has been valued more than money or stocks or bonds. People shouldn’t be discouraged to buy land, especially a well-developed one, because over time the land gains its true value,” Pile added. With this in mind, Pile together with Landmark Communities executives have developed areas that first-time homeowners can surely be proud of. “Everyone’s dream is to own a decent house but in our country today, it is very difficult to make this dream tangible. However, owning a home where you can enjoy the amenities and facilities that exclusive subdivisions offer to their high-end market should not be expensive,” Pile noted. “One of the projects of Landmark Communities Inc. is Summer Hills, and we are dedicated to deliver Summer Hills as a prime development that is priced reasonably. Landmark knows the needs and desires of our market, especially the first-time homeowners. We want to give them a residence and a community that are well-planned to provide them convenience, security, harmonious living condition and, especially, a boost in their morale that they are living in a community that provides them a luxurious lifestyle,” Pile added. Wisps of cool, fresh air, strokes of warm sunshine and visions of grassy plains and hills set the perfect background for an ideal family life—a good life shared with loved ones. This idea pushed realty developer Landmark Communities to create Summer Hills, a community which offers families the opportunity to build their own delightful and affordable dream homes. This development partnership with Lima Land Inc. (owner of the Lima Technology Center) draws inspiration from sunny Californian houses in the United States. Conveniently located President Laurel National Highway in Lipa, Batangas, Summer Hills is just an hour drive from Metropolitan Manila via the South Luzon Expressway. Summer Hills enjoys a reputation for being located near schools, such as the Lyceum of Batangas and the De La Salle University-Lipa; industrial parks, such as the First Philippine Industrial Park, Carmelray Industrial park and its neighbor, the Lima Technology Center; and shopping malls like SM and Robinsons Department Stores and other commercial centers. It is also close to facilities, such as hospitals and local government offices. As a growing community, Summer Hills offers a discerning mix of open lots and low-cost, and socialized housing to respond to the needs of family life and to suit the lifestyle of every homeowner. The community was designed for families of overseas workers, newly established and budget-conscious families. Hence, it is committed to provide utmost support to family building. The developer assures its clients that for as low as P340,000 to P1.5 million they can own their dream house. Summer Hills took the initiative to create charming model-house units, which families can choose from whenever they decide to build their homes in the communities of Sunnyvale, Palmdale and Rosewood I and Rosewood II. Sunnyvale, a 12-hectare open-lot development with 511 residential lots, affords families to build houses in sizes ranging from 100 square meters (sqm) to 200 sqm. For the business-minded people, commercial properties can be put up in sizes ranging from 140 sqm to 280 sqm. Palmdale, on the other hand, is a two-hectare townhouse development, which offers two three-bedroom townhouse designs with floor areas from 42 sqm and 60 sqm. Rosewood I and Rosewood II are both socialized housing, which feature row-house units with high ceilings that can be expanded into lofts. These carefully planned model units maximize land use without sacrificing beauty. Summer Hills made a step farther in this initiative by designing the interiors and furnishing them to show how even the little of spaces can be put to good use by careful house planning. Summer Hills Communities is located in Barangay Bugtong na Pulo, Lipa City. For more information visit www.landmarkcommunities.com.ph