Own a beachside condo now

MANILA, Philippines - Together with the growth of the local real estate industry has come the sophistication of property buyers in knowing what they want and finding the best value for their money. Apart from purchasing primary residences in the city, more and more Filipinos are getting into secondary homes or leisure properties as well. The pervading thought is that of a “working investment” — a store of value or money that they could actually enjoy or actively make use of in the present. Rewards are seen not only in the material or financial sense, but in health, wellness, and precious time spent with family.

Once only the pastime of the well-to-do, owning a leisure home can no longer be considered an expensive hobby. Developers such as DMCI Homes are making this opportunity possible. It has brought its expertise in condo development to the leisure market with such projects as Alta Vista de Boracay, a midrise residence right in the heart of the famous tourist destination in Aklan.

DMCI Homes is one of the most successful developers in targeting a niche market and sticking to it committedly. Its mantra is to provide uplifting dwelling choices apart from the usual crowded vertical communities that other developers persuade growing families to fit into. DMCI Homes’ more spacious and well-built condo properties are a growing preference for the hardworking, double-income families that comprise majority of the Philippine population today.

Not surprisingly, DMCI Homes has forayed into a leisure development along the same commitment — a leisure condo that elevates the usual vacation experience into a virtual “home away from home” atmosphere for families who wish to enjoy comfortable and private downtime. There has never been a better time than now for Filipino families to start investing in leisure properties. Why?

DMCI Homes’ Alta Vista de Boracay is a leisure development right in the heart of the most popular tourist destination in the country.

 Developers are now offering very appealing leisure products in prime locations. A leisure lifestyle is now more accessible and immediate. As with primary residences, location is key consideration in leisure properties. The location must ultimately provide a sense of escape whether it is merely a few kilometers from the city, or a plane ride away.

DMCI Homes’ Alta Vista de Boracay is a leisure development that has arguably achieved a hard line proposition in offering the ultimate location — right in the heart of the most popular tourist destination in the country. The vistas from Alta Vista de Boracay’s condo units are of the precious white sand shore and the surrounding fairways in the distance. Located at the northern part of Boracay at Brgy. Yapak, Alta Vista de Boracay has convenient access to the shorelines of three popular Boracay beaches: White Beach, Puka Beach, and Punta Bunga beach.

Owning and maintaining a secondary home has become more affordable and convenient. Secondary homes have traditionally been considered a pastime of the upper crust not just exactly because of the cost of acquiring such properties. The bulk of expenses lie mostly in maintenance costs since such vacation homes are only used seasonally. This is also true for other types of leisure properties such as farm lots.

Condominium developments brought to leisure locations have revolutionized the market tremendously. A beachside condo unit has become a very viable alternative to buying a bare lot and constructing one’s own beach house. Just imagine the cost (or virtual impossibility) of constructing a beach house along Boracay’s shores, compared to owning a piece of the action with a unit at a residential development such as Alta Vista de Boracay. Condo residents also enjoy property management services, compared to hiring caretakers and security.

The units are configured as a studio with a gross floor area of 46.5-sq.m. and loft suites with a gross floor area of 65.5-sq.m.

A leisure home allows more time with family or with one’s self. More than being a mere status symbol or a showcase property, a vacation home is now seen literally as a “second home” — an extension of space and time for being with the family, or for reconnecting with one’s self. Intangible benefits such as relaxation, immersion within nature, and release of stress are now highly valued. Developments such as Alta Vista de Boracay epitomize this philosophy perfectly with its master planning similar to DMCI Homes’ other residential condominiums in the city, wherein numerous amenities and facilities are provided for residents. At Alta Vista de Boracay, these spell additional recreational opportunities over and above the wealth of food, sports, and social activities one can enjoy in Boracay.

Alta Vista de Boracay, for instance, has its own clubhouse with facilities such as a lounge, a spa, an entertainment room, a game room, and recreational facilities and activities for the enjoyment of both kids and kids at heart. Other amenities include a pool and Jacuzzi, landscaped surroundings including pocket gardens, and others.

With the help of such developers as DMCI Homes, living the leisure lifestyle once thought of as impossible for the middle market segment is now a reality.

Alta Vista De Boracay is developed by DMCI Homes, and is managed and operated by DMCI PDI Hotels, Inc.  For hotel reservations, call 403-2672 (BORA) or (632) 324.8888 for condo unit inquiries. Visit www.altavistadeboracay.com.ph or www.dmcihomes.com.