Johndorf Ventures

Johndorf Ventures: Housing as a valuable investment

Real property veteran Johndorf Ventures Corporation (JVC) observes that housing remains an essential value investment in spite of the economic slowdown brought about by the pandemic and natural calamities. Abigail Lim, JVC Managing Director notes that Filipinos continue to recognize the necessity of securing the future of their families by putting hard-earned funds into real estate. Value investments, such as the company’s exclusive mid-market community Astana Davao, have been observed to defy expectations of sales downtrends on the heels of economic slowdowns in the past two years.  More than 80% of Astana Davao’s 277 two-storey townhouse units have been sold.  Construction will be completed by year-end.  “Astana Davao is notably one of the best value investments on offer in Davao today. We are proud that we have created quality homes in a community set in a prime location. By providing dwellings within a short distance from key destinations of the […]

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camella toril verdant launch

Camella Davao launches newest community at Camella Toril

Camella, one of the more prominent real estate players in the country under the Vista Land group of companies has just recently launched Camella Toril. A 10-hectare midrise, Carribean-inspired community, it is Camella’s  latest addition to its thriving communities in Davao City. With a lush and flourishing theme, The Verdant Launch: Invest and Thrive in Toril featured Camella Toril‘s strategic and attractive position in terms of development and prospering economy of the district. Moreso, it also highlighted Toril’s natural beauty and rich greenery, making it conducive to family living– a sweet escape city hustle and bustle. With the event’s colorulful 3D presentation, I was in awe of how this new residential prime property looks so inviting especially to those used to city-dwelling and condo-living. A great breather indeed! Another great thing during the Verdant launch was the unveiling of Camella’s  AR3D mobile app. This technology advancement allows users to view Camella’s catalogue which includes the […]

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The Address of Amazing: Davao Global Township soon to rise in 2022

I am so stoked about the recent real estate development in my hometown, Davao City.  The newest township is soon to rise at the southern part of the city where I reside. YHEST Realty and Development Corporation, a joint venture between regional developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) and the Yuson, Huang and Tan families belonging to the Villa-Abrille clan of Davao, has started ground works on Phase 1 of the P33-billion Davao Global Township (DGT). This landmark 22-hectare project is located in Matina district of Davao City, one of the densest residential areas of the city. Phase 1 of DGT is estimated to cost P10 billion with an extensive 93,000 square meters of gross floor area as envisioned by YHEST with masterplanner RTKL, a global planning and design firm responsible for the revival of some downtown centers in the world. DGT Phase 1 is set for completion in 2022. One […]

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MesaTierra Garden Residences holds groundbreaking ceremony

Cebu Landmasters and Yuson Comm Investments’ fastest-selling condo project Public-listed Cebu Landmasters, Inc and Davao-based partner Yuson Comm Investments lead the laying down of the time capsule in the groundbreaking ceremony of their project MesaTierra Garden Residences last Friday at the project site along Jacinto Extension street, in Davao City. MesaTierra Garden Residences is the fastest-selling condominium project in Davao with 85% units sold since its launching in March. Seeing the positive response from the Davao market, YES Inc. is looking for more opportunities to grow their real estate presence in the crown jewel of Mindanao, “Davao’s real estate industry continues to grow and we want to be in the center of it. We are looking into developing more properties, in fact we will be launching another one soon, ” CLI Chief Executive Officer Jose Soberano III said. MesaTierra Garden Residences is the 4th development in CLI’s garden series standing […]

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Cebu Landmasters set to exceed 2017 sales target

The company has also acquired a 14-hectare property in Bacolod, further expanding its growing Vismin footprint Newly listed property developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) is set to exceed its 2017 target of P4 billion in reservations sales from projects in key Visayas-Mindanao cities, disclosed Jose Soberano III, president and CEO. He said reservation sales for the first nine months of 2017 registered at P3.66 billion or 26 per cent more than the P2.9 billion reservations sales registered for the entire 2016. Sales drivers for third quarter reservation sales included a range of residential projects across the economic spectrum in Cebu, Davao and Cagayan de Oro. Combined reservation sales of mid-market garden series residential condominiums in Davao and Cagayan de Oro accounted for P1.262 billion. The high-end 38 Park Avenue at the Cebu IT Park, over P815 million. Phase 1 of economic housing project Casa Mira South in Cebu contributed P577 […]

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Azuela Cove: Soon to be Davao’s newest waterside address

Where the sea meets the city Soon to attract Davao City’s ever-growing class of savvy, discerning urbanites is a new destination that promises the comforts and conveniences of city living along with the satisfaction and serenity that only a seaside address provides. A 25-hectare development located at Km 7 Lanang, Azuela Cove is set to become Davao’s prime waterside business and residential district encapsulating a life of fluidity and ease within a vibrant locality and a buoyant economy south of the country. It offers Davao’s denizens the best in home, business, and lifestyle in Mindanao—all in one relaxing locale marked by wide, verdant open spaces and a spectacular view of the Davao Gulf. Azuela Cove is the brainchild of Aviana Development Corp, a joint venture company between Ayala Land and The Alcantara Group of Companies. Ayala Land brings in decades of experience in creating master-planned mixed-use estates which include Makati, […]

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LAMUDI partners with Davao City government

 Lamudi collaborates with Davao City government to promote real estate trends and best practices to homegrown brokers In a bid to further strengthen the real estate industry in the city, the local government of Davao , through the Davao City Investment Promotion Center (DCIPC), has recently partnered with top real estate website Lamudi to train Davao’s homegrown real estate brokers and  gear them up for the digitization of real estate marketing. Effective use of technology such us selling online is considered one of the best practices in real estate selling today. With this, Lamudi spearheaded a thought-leadership session for Davao-based real estate brokers, giving efficient ways to reach more property-seekers via digital marketing. Dubbed “Real Estate Is at Its Peak,” the brokers activation and seminar was held last August 10 at the Marco Polo Hotel. Lamudi speakers flew to Davao to train and impart their expertise to Davao brokers, headed by Bhavna Suresh Chathambeth, Managing Director of the […]

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Verdon Parc: Modern Living Blends with Davao’s Laid-back Vibe

Imagine yourself having coffee, chatting with friends, or simply having ‘me time’ while gazing at the awe-inspiring view of Mt. Apo and Samal Island, Do yoga atop a three-story high sky patio or jog and bike around picturesque landscape and lush greenery. Have fun under the sun with little ones at the kiddie pool and children’s playground. Chill with friends and family un fitness facilities, entertainment and game rooms. Then retire at night with the peaceful and relaxing vibe in a resort-inspired home located within the city. If you think all these are just mere wish in today’s digital age, think again. Verdon Parc, DMCI Homes’ first foray into the exciting Davao property market offers this dream setting with its genuine resort-inspired design that meshes well with the King City of the South’s tropical environment, panoramic views, captivating shoreline. It is located along Ecoland Drive corner Peacock St, Davao City “While […]

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Mesa Tierra Garden Residences

Davao’s Newest Address: MesaTierra Garden Residences

As a Davaoeño, I am thrilled to see real estate developments sprouting in my city. This means more jobs, more investors, and lots of other exciting things unfolding in Davao City. With this, leading homegrown Cebu real estate developer Cebu Landmasters Inc., together with Davao-based partner Yuson Comm Investments, formally launches its first of several projects together under the joint venture Yuson Excellence Soberano Inc. — the MesaTierra Garden Residences. Given Davao City’s growing urban atmosphere, Joe Soberano, President and CEO of Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI). , said that they conceptualized and built MesaTierra Garden Residences in Davao City. This is the 4th of Cebu Landmasters’ best-selling “Garden Series” condominiums, with two completed and fully sold-out in Cebu City and one under construction and almost sold-out for the 1st two buildings in Cagayan de Oro City. Soberano noted forecasts by the World Bank of continued Philippine economic growth in 2017 and […]

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Wakefield Manor: Northpoint’s Newly Renovated Clubhouse

Fast becoming the city’s prime residential hub and lifestyle destination, Northpoint undertakes further development to its world-class clubhouse, Wakefield Manor, to level up its value and function. Wakefield Manor, the centerpiece of Northpoint’s deluxe facilities and amenities, is undergoing enhancement to further upgrade its features to better serve homeowners and guests of this British colonial themed condominium community. “This is more than just a major facelift. It is leveling up the already prime amenities to a status befitting Northpoint as a landmark condominium development and the city’s prime residential and lifestyle location,” said Anna Mae dela Pena. Marketing Head of Camella Davao. Dela Pena added that as Northpoint is set to construct its fourth building and open its fifth, it is improving its clubhouse to cater to a bigger community.  Wakefield Manor will be developed into a three-storey structure with a bigger function hall and conference room able to hold […]

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