Moving to Manila

[Mrs.JMajor]

Pasig is better... Makati is toooo crowded! Lived in Makati for over a year...

Depends which part of makati

[mavid]

We have a house & lot for Rent. It's situated at Rosewood Village, Niog 2 Bacoor, Cavite.


2 Storey Corner Lot Unit

3 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Balcony

2 Toilets and Bath, Laundry, Very spacious Front/Car garage

Provision for Air Condition, CATV, and Telephone

Shuttle Service, 24-hour Security.

Subdivision is near SM Bacoor (10-15mins), SM Mall of Asia (30-45mins), Island Cove Resort(30mins), Tagaytay (2-3hrs)

Transportation is accessible to Makati, Ayala, Alabang, Sucat, Lawton and Manila.


Village Amenities & Facilities
Elegant entrance gate with 24-hour guards
Wide roads
Elevated water tanks
Air-conditioned Roman Catholic Chapel
Air-conditioned Clubhouse with Multi-Purpose Hall
Covered Basketball and Badminton Court
Swimming Pool with Waterwalls
Children's Playground and Landscaped Parks

[subseastu]

Again thanks for the continuing replys. To be honest I've not really thought about tagaytay area as I heard it is v expensive. Not too bothered about heat as I like to do sun bathing (as long as theres a cold beer of course)

I think the only real way to do this is to get out there and spend a month looking around for ourselves. Taking into account all the advise from you good folk of course. Its certainly narrowing down my areas to look at and so hopefully we can find something quicker.

Whats the traffic like from Sta Rosa to Makati like? Does Sta Rosa have its own town, food stores bars resturants etc? Actually what Laguna like in that respect?

Scottishbride tried to PM you but can't. Who do you work for and whats your position? I'm 1/0 sdpo on the PMS mayo out in SAudi at the moment.

[pennybarry]

Again thanks for the continuing replys. To be honest I've not really thought about tagaytay area as I heard it is v expensive. Not too bothered about heat as I like to do sun bathing (as long as theres a cold beer of course)

I think the only real way to do this is to get out there and spend a month looking around for ourselves. Taking into account all the advise from you good folk of course. Its certainly narrowing down my areas to look at and so hopefully we can find something quicker.

Whats the traffic like from Sta Rosa to Makati like? Does Sta Rosa have its own town, food stores bars resturants etc? Actually what Laguna like in that respect?

Scottishbride tried to PM you but can't. Who do you work for and whats your position? I'm 1/0 sdpo on the PMS mayo out in SAudi at the moment.

We used to pass thru South Super High-way from Sta Rosa going to Makati. So there is no traffic inside SSH. The traffic begins when you approach Magallanes which is about 2 miles from Buendia Avenue. Buendia Ave to Ayala is more heavy traffic.

The City of Santa Rosa is a first class city in the province of Laguna, We have big SM mall there, Waltermart, Robinsons and Paseo de Sta Rosa were you can see different restaurants. Eton City which is also nearby of Laguna Bel Air is half developed. It is called MAKATI OF THE SOUTH.
If you will choose Laguna Bel-air, Paseo de Sta Rosa is just nearby and you will not experience any traffic.
Traffic in Sta. Rosa begins before you approach the South Super High-way. But onced you passed it, there will be no traffic from SSH to Magallanes which is close to Makati proper.
We have free education there from Elementary to High School and 70% of employees at Ayala Technopark must be resident of Sta Rosa City.
Here are some links that will help you know about our town.

http://www.etoncity.com/

http://www.sinjin.ph/2008/04/01/paseo-de-santa-rosa/

http://arlenearcillasnazareno.com/starosa/main.php


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Enchanted_kingdom.jpg

http://www.expatforum.com/city-guide...ity-guide.html

Goodluck

[fred]

Again thanks for the continuing replys. To be honest I've not really thought about tagaytay area as I heard it is v expensive. Not too bothered about heat as I like to do sun bathing (as long as theres a cold beer of course)

I think the only real way to do this is to get out there and spend a month looking around for ourselves. Taking into account all the advise from you good folk of course. Its certainly narrowing down my areas to look at and so hopefully we can find something quicker.

Whats the traffic like from Sta Rosa to Makati like? Does Sta Rosa have its own town, food stores bars resturants etc? Actually what Laguna like in that respect?

Scottishbride tried to PM you but can't. Who do you work for and whats your position? I'm 1/0 sdpo on the PMS mayo out in SAudi at the moment.

There`s a very nice sub div around the corner from us.. To be honest its the best I have seen in a long while..The roads are very wide and so are the pavements. Security is good and there are lots of guards around etc.
Nice clubhouse with swimming pool..If I had a few extra bob I`d buy in there as I reckon it a good investment..Its in Imus Cavite but Im damned if I can remember the name.. I`ll see if I can find out.
Traffic is bad all over Manila.

(Bacoor is OK BTW but it does flood badly in many areas during monsoon so be careful to check before signing a lease in that area)

Regards,
Fred

[Florge]

Depends which part of makati

Well, even if you live in the villages, it's still crowded once you get out of the village... it's the business district though so you are in the midst of all action. But if you're the type who's laid-back and loves fresh air, Makati isn't for you... unless you'll just stay inside the village/condo where you live and would not go through the daily hassles of travel.