3 Reasons Why Condo Living Is The Best Choice For The Family

With the rising demand for residential space and the massive urban development, family dwellings evolved to accommodate the needs and aspirations of a modern family. While the ideal family home is a charming house and lot in a suburban village, more Filipino parents appreciate the value and benefits of raising their family in condominiums.

Real estate developers recognize the current demand and commit to developing secure and family-friendly communities in the Philippines. Here are three important benefits that condo living offers to starter families.

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Easy Access to social environments. Most condominiums are strategically located near business districts, prominent schools, general hospitals, shopping centers and entertainment hubs creating a positive social environment for the whole family. The children can attend more school programs, join the nearby sports clubs and explore urban adventures. Parents will have less commute and more time to help the children with homework then have dinner with the whole family.

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More intimate living space. A thoughtfully-designed condo has living spaces encouraging family togetherness and neighbor camaraderie. The ample size of condo units are adequate to bring the family closer, and the shared amenities such as the pool and playroom provide opportunities to meet friends and cultivate a strong sense of community. It is easy to set up play dates, sleepovers and interest clubs when your friends live down the hall. Moreover, these communities have a homeowners association that organizes small social events like weekend barbeques, Halloween parties, and Christmas bazaars.

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A Secure and Exclusive Community. Safety and well-being are the top priorities of every responsible parent. Securing the family’s welfare is better managed in a condominium. Residential towers come with CCTV cameras, fire suppression systems, power generators and security services 24/7. Residents have access keys for their privacy, and unannounced guests are screened at the lobby. More importantly, kids play a safe and contained area within the community grounds and not out on the streets.

It’s easy to understand why these factors are valuable to families – positive and safe social environments are conducive to fostering social relationships that are good for children’s development, health, and well-being. That is why Horizon Land creates accessible and nurturing homes and communities geared towards adding value to the lifestyles of individuals and families.

The top real estate developer, Federal Land Inc., through its subsidiary Horizon Land, is the developer of various outstanding family condominium communities in Metro Manila. Its latest offerings include the Mimosa tower of Peninsula Garden Midtown Homes in Paco, Manila; Baler tower of Palm Beach West in Pasay City; and the Sienna Towers in Marikina. Peninsula Garden Midtown Homes is the largest garden community in Paco, Manila with more than 50% of the property dedicated to an open area that allows for great outdoor adventures and enough space for relaxing and bonding with loved ones. Siena Towers is a two-tower condominium along Marquinton Drive that offers residents a beautiful and secure home in a vibrant community with a mall a few steps away. Palm Beach West is a resort-inspired residential condominium development located within a master-planned community – Metro Park, in Entertainment City along Macapagal Boulevard Pasay.

Owning

With Federal Land, owning a family condominium residence is easy. Just contact a representative to inform us of your intent to buy, provide a Philippine government-issued ID (with your Tax Identification Number), fill up the required forms, pay the reservation fee and voila! The unit is yours. And we are ready to start your home loan application through in-house or bank financing.

Federal Land Inc. also offers condominium units for sale in Makati; BGC (Fort), Taguig; Binondo and Paco, Manila; Entertainment City, Pasay; Greenhills, San Juan; Quezon City; Marikina; Cebu as well as in General Trias, Cavite. For lease to own plan details or pre-selling reservations, email us at digital.mktg@federalland.ph.

Want a garden in your condo but space, sunlight and time are a concern?

Try to grow small plants in a terrarium. A terrarium is a mini garden usually sealed in a glass container like fishbowl – like an aquarium but for plants. Terrariums are perfect for condo homeowners as they easy to maintain with just some moisture and glances of light. You can place it on a coffee table or a shelf, arrange for indirect light and an occasional mist of water – and they will be a healthy and delightful sight in your home.

Making a terrarium is surprisingly simple. All you need are some creativity and planning. Here is the step-by-step DIY terrarium.

Materials:
Glass container
Pebbles
Potting Soil
Activated Carbon/Charcoal
Mini Plants
Décor (optional)

Directions:
Step 1: Prepare the Container
You can use any clear glass container like an aquarium, fish bowl, jar, vase, coffee pot or hand-blown glass terrariums. Wash the container and remove any stickers, tags, screws and other things unnecessary in the garden.

Succulents and cacti prefer lots of air; they will thrive in an open container. While most tropical plants like moss and ferns favor humidity; a container with a lid might be best for them.

Step 2: Create a Drainage
Fill the bottom with pebbles to create a drainage layer to avoid soaking the soil and plants. The size and depth of the rocks depend on the size of the container.

Step 3: Add the Activated Charcoal
Cover the layer of rocks with activated charcoal (carbon) to filter the water, prevent fungi growth and keep the ecosystem healthy.

Step 4: Fill in the soil
Fill the container about halfway with the appropriate soil. Succulents need cactus soil while other plants need regular potting soil.

Step 5: Plant the plants
Take the plant from the pot and brush off the old soil carefully around the roots to fit well in the terrarium. Plant the plants from largest to smallest, and pat down the soil lightly so as not to be uprooted easily. Avoid overplanting. Give plants some breathing room for growth and landscaping.

The most important thing is to choose tiny slow-growing plants to avoid overcrowding. You will also need to consider the plants’ environmental needs like soil, water and light requirements.

Step 6: Decorate
Add little figurines, rocks, sands, moss or décor piece to the landscape. Imagination is the limit for a whimsical garden world look.

Step 7: Maintain the Garden
Water the terrarium once a week. The soil in an open terrarium should always remain barely moist, and not dry. Closed terrariums should almost never need watering. If the glass gets moist, open the lid to let some water evaporate.

Terrariums are essentially miniature greenhouses. Remember not to place the terrarium in direct sunlight or hot areas, as the glass will trap the heat and scorch the plants.

Prune dead leaves to prevent rotting. If a plant dies, remove it immediately to maintain the health of the ecosystem.

Happy planting!

In case making a terrarium yourself ignites a gardening enthusiasm previously unknown, why not avail of a condo unit with a pocket garden for sale at Peninsula Garden Midtown Homes located along President Quirino Avenue Extension and Penafrancia Streets. Peninsula Garden Midtown Homes is claimed to be the biggest garden community in Manila with more than 50% open space for outdoor adventures and quiet relaxation for the whole family.

With Federal Land, owning your first condominium residence is easy. Just contact our representatives, provide a Philippine government-issued ID (with your Tax Identification Number), fill up the required forms, pay the reservation fee and voila! The unit is booked under your name. You are now ready to start a home loan application through in-house or bank financing.

Federal Land Inc. also offers condominium units for sale in Makati; BGC (Fort), Taguig; Binondo, Manila; Entertainment City, Pasay; Greenhills, San Juan; Quezon City; Marikina; Cebu as well as in General Trias, Cavite. For lease to own plan details or pre-selling reservations, email us at digital.mktg@federalland.ph.