Condo Living: Four (4) Steps In Dealing With Noisy Neighbors

Condominium lifestyle has its ups and downs. While living in condos greatly speaks about convenience and comfort – office buildings and shopping centers are very accessible, amenities like swimming pool, tennis court and fitness facilities are within your reach, not to mention that maintenance and repairs are under the responsibilities of the condominium associations, it has its own downsides too. One of them is the level of noise transmitted due to shared walls, ceilings, floors and other common areas.

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How To Deal With Noisy Neighbors

Whether you’re out shopping for a DMCI condo for sale or considering finding a condo for rent in Taguig, remember that noise issues is something that every owner or renter is bound to encounter at one point or another. Learn how to deal with noisy neighbors with these four (4) simple steps.

1.       Note down each time your neighbor is noisy. Create a list showing the dates and times when the sounds become unbearable – does it usually occur while you’re having a morning coffee before leaving for work or does it happen while you’re watching the evening news? Is it an everyday thing, during the weekends or just occasionally? Can you identify the racket he is making – can he be throwing a tennis ball against the wall, playing rock music in maximum volume, or moving furniture every now and then? Be detailed in your records. It can be a daily routine on his part and knowing the exact day or hour the noises take place can be useful especially when it is time to speak to him about the problem.

2.       Talk to your neighbor. Find a situation wherein you can privately approach him in a friendly manner – when you see each other on the lobby or hall or when you exchange smiles and quick chats. Politely bring to his attention your concerns. For all you know, he’s unaware of the commotion he’s creating. If he proves to be difficult to talk to, only then do you proceed to the next step.

3.       Report the issue to the association. Noise complaints are not a new thing in a community such as in condos. If your conversation with the guy next door didn’t yield any favorable result, forward your report to the people-in-charge. Write a letter, make a phone call or bring up the topic in casual conversations. Present your records as proof to back your complaint up. If the association has not taken any affirmative actions, go to step four.

4.       Find reinforcements. Check other tenants/owners if they are experiencing the same issues as you do.  If they are, visit the board and state that several other people have the same problems. 

Tips For Making Your Condo Kid-Friendly

There are several factors that explain why homes (regardless of whether you are living in a house or a condo) eventually deteriorate and run down: extreme and abrupt changes in the weather, acid rains, animal droppings, animal intrusion, having kids, and so much more. 

However, of the many factors listed above, there’s probably no other factor more destructive than kids. You see, kids (especially the very young and active ones) write on walls; scratch the floors and ceilings; rearrange furniture; spill milk everywhere; break glasses; carve names and symbols on the door; and do pretty much anything they want to do to any part of your house or condo unit for rent. Most parents can attest to that.

Taking care of your living unit will help a lot if you plan to offer your houe or dmci condo for sale in the future. So, if you’re planning to prolong the life of your home, by making your home kid-proof, here are some ideas you might want to consider. 

Cover the walls with an easy-to-remove, clear plastic layer.

This extra protective layer should prevent any permanent markings, stains, or scratches on most walls and ceilings. So, even if your kids still manage to draw graffiti or scatter some food across the wall, all you need to do is to peel off the existing dirty layer and replace it with a new one. 

Designate a free room

If your kids insist on using walls for their sketch pads, then assign a single room in the house where they can do this freely. Of course, the children should agree not to write anywhere else except in the free room. Although this does not save the entire home, this basically spares the rest of the place from their wrath. 

Place grills to protect the windows

Instead of bare glass panes for the windows, you can put metal or wooden grills inside and outside to protect the windows from accidentally getting hit by wild flying balls and toys. This adds an extra layer of protection from thieves as well since it would make it more difficult for them to pry the windows open from the outside. 

Do regular maintenance work

If you’ve come to accept the inevitable destruction that your kids bring, then it would be easier to just let them be. Allow them to play around and then just fix up the place as much as you can whenever you can.

Repaint the walls and ceilings, re-organize the furniture, and restore everything you can restore when the kids go to school or to bed.

Home Tips: How Your Living Environment Could Influence Your Work Performance

To be tressed once in a while is normal. It’s in the manner you handle stress which matters the most. However, this is not the only factor that could affect your overall work performance. Your living environment could also play a major role on how efficient you could be on your job. Your home is where you spend majority of your time off-work. This is where you sleep and relax, become yourself and mainly, your primary point of origin when you hit your office. Needless to say, whatever experience you may have had before you leave your house, positive or negative they may be, could very well contribute to your effectiveness as an employee at some point.

Here are a few things that could influence your work performance. Read on and learn how you could deal with them one by one.

• Location. How near or far you are from your workplace is an integral aspect to consider. The distance in which you would travel on a day-to-day basis could be a chief contributor to the way your morning starts. If it’s within a walking distance, well and good. You get to stretch your legs and tone up your body. However, if it’s the entire opposite, there enters the problem. Struggles such as finding transportation or having to ride three different vehicles just to reach your destination are not very productive activities to engage on everyday. You could get out of this predicament by choosing your residence wisely. You could collaborate with your brother or sister and together and look for condo units for sale or rent-to-own houses near your workplace. By moving closer, you could eliminate the anxiety of having to get up early in the morning and facing heavy traffic along the way. Why buy a place to live instead of a car? Investing in real estate could be a great move. It might cost you more in the beginning but in the long run, you could make money out of it by renting it out should you decide later on to move elsewhere. Plus, you could also use this as an opportunity for your family to have a second home. Bottom line is, select a residence nearby.

• Facilities. Next up is the available facilities offered within the area. How adequate is your water supply? Do you ever experience power failure? Some areas in the city tend to suffer a very slow internet connection due to the clogged-up and busy system. Are you situated in one? This is where condo living could come in handy. It is a great alternative for you if you’re looking for top-notch amenities and modern conveniences. You need not worry about reporting to your boss with your clothes all crumpled because of the recent blackout, your hair sticky and dry because of shortage in water supply or your paperwork unfinished because you were unable to download an email. By ensuring you have the best convenience at your house improves your morale as a person. You could start by finding agents who sell DMCI condos around the vicinity. Afterwards, weigh the pros and cons if you could afford condo living. Remember that shelter is one of the basic necessities of man so if you could make it very convenient for yourself, your chances of greeting the day on a positive note boost up. In short, it’s all about convenience.

• Neighborhood. How secure do you feel when you travel at night? Do you have to skip overtime repeatedly just because you could not stay late outside your living premises? Pick a gated-community that allows only specific persons enter the subdivision. In this way, you need not concern yourself about being safe once you stand by the gate.

Types of Condominiums

One of the most popular types of real estate properties nowadays are condominiums. A growing number of people are recognizing the benefits of owning or renting a condominium unit. This is evident in the number of condominiums that are on sale in Eastwood, Makati, Quezon City, Ortigas, and in many other parts of Metro Manila.

Condominiums are very popular not just among buyers of real estate properties because they are also quite popular among those who want to rent. A condo in Eastwood that for rent would barely need a lot of advertisement for it be rented by someone working in Eastwood and it is the same thing for other locations.

But condominiums are not limited to tall buildings that you often see in commercial areas. There are different types of condominiums and they each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Below are the different types of condominiums.

• High Rise.  This is probably the first image that comes to mind for many people when someone says condo. However, not all condominium buildings may be considered high rise. Only condo buildings consisting of 19 to more levels are considered high rise. High rise condominium buildings are often found in business districts such as Makati, Ortigas, and Eastwood.

• Mid Rise. Condominium buildings that only have 4 to 8 levels are considered mid rise condominiums. If you are the type who likes the convenience of condo living but do not want to deal with too many people living in the same building, then a mid rise condominium is better for you.

• Hybrid. Sometimes condo developers like to be able to offer more options to their potential buyers. Hence, condominium projects that include both high rise and mid rise buildings are not unheard of. These hybrid projects are often more expansive in land area and offer a more community-like atmosphere.

The Pros And Cons of Real Estate Investing

There are numerous ways you can invest money and one of these is through a Philippine real estate investment. Just like any other investment vehicle, there are advantages and disadvantages to investing in real estate. Below are some of these pros and cons.

·         Pro: Monthly cashflow. If you want an investment that has a regular monthly cashflow, then a real estate investment is good for you. Buying some condo units that can be rent will assure you of a regular monthly income with only an initial investment and some of the usual maintenance and upkeeps. The only drawback is if there are vacancies in your properties.

·         Pro: Tangible investment. One of the best things about investing in real estate is that you get a corresponding tangible property that has value no matter what happens to the market. This is in contrast to other investment markets where you do not get any tangible item except for certificates and other pieces of paper.

·         Pro: Insurance. A real estate property can be easily insured so your investment is actually insured. Again, this is different compared to other investments that are uninsurable.

·         Con: Large initial investment.  Unless you plan to buy a property and have it in mortgage, then you will need a considerable amount of money to be able to buy a real estate property. This includes other expenses associated with owning a real estate property.

·         Con: Longer return on investment. Since a real estate property requires a large initial investment, it will take a longer time before you can get a return on your investment. For some it takes many years before they start to earn any profit on their property.

·         Con: Maintenance. Although the maintenance associated with a real estate investment is easy compared to other types of businesses, it can still be difficult to take care of especially since most who invest in real estate have other businesses or day jobs.

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Studio Furnished (OR3-17A)

ONE ORCHARD
Eastwood City Libis,Quezon City
(36.5sq.m)

IMPROVED UNIT & FULLY FURNISHED, with the following Furniture & Appliances:


* BEDROOM
• Queen Size Bed with 1 set of Bedsheet
• 2 Pillows with pillow case
• Airconditioner

* BATHROOM
• 2 Towels
• Water Heater

* LIVING ROOM SET
• Sofa Set
• Television with Cable

* DINING SET
• Dining Table with Chairs

* KITCHEN SET
• Microwave Oven
• Refrigerator
• Stove
• Rangehood
• Pots and Pans with Cooking Utensils
• Plates & Cutlery Set

SHORT TERM RATES:
WEEKLY- Php12,000.00
MONTHLY- Php30,000.00

***The above Rates are excluding Electric, Water, Internet and Telephone Bill. There’s a meter reading before move-in and upon move-out to compute actual Utility Consumption. This will be deducted from the Utility Deposit. Rate is Inclusive of Condominium Dues and free use of Building Amenities.

LONG TERM RATE:
Minimum of Six (6) Months- Php21,000.00
***The Price indicated is exclusive of Utilities (Electric, Water Internet, Telephone, etc.)

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