We have a budget of PHP50000 a month to spend on a rental, which works out to be about $1250 per month. In Australia this wouldn't get you very far, but thankfully over here we are able to have the choice of some nice & new fully furnished apartments within a 10 minute walk of his work, and the Greenbelt shopping area.
There doesn't seem to be too many Real Estate agents over here, mostly agents work as individuals rather than part of a company.
The last couple of days we have been going into unit blocks and asking the reception if they have any rentals available. This has seem to given us a better response.
Money talks in the Phils, which can be an advantage and also a disadvantage. Be a little bit vague with how much per month you are willing to spend, because we found with one person when we told them we want to spend up to PHP50000 all the properties were priced at PHP50000.
Here is some pics of a property we viewed today, which we are very keen on. This is located in the Legazpi Village area, just behind Greenbelt and Ayala Ave. This property in a new 1 bedroom condo, with gym & pool facilities onsite too. We have a couple more viewings set up for tomorrow and Thursday. Really hope we find somewhere to live this week, so we can move out of the hotel next week and start living life like a local.
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| The entry - into the lounge area |
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| Little kitchen area |
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| 28th Floor Apartment ... VERY high up |
I'll keep you updated with how we go house hunting.
Unit next time,
Jacs xx
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