Do you care for luxury items? For most people, luxury items are considered personal treasures. Aside from their high price tags, they are also considered status symbols, thanks to the flashy brands that are attached to them. Some consider them as investments and can fetch a higher resale price tag as compared to a bag, jewelry, shoes, clothes, or consumer goods that come from usual brands. For the serious collectors, having the latest luxury item, especially if it is limited edition or born out of a designer collaboration, speaks to the sensibilities of their financial capacity. 

Your bags, jewelry, clothes, and other luxury items will need great care, especially if you have been staying at home in these extraordinary times.

As luxury items oftentimes equate to high quality, most owners will take extreme care to ensure that these items last longer than it is advertised, or long enough that they can bestow it as heirlooms to their children, and sometimes, their grandchildren.

Regardless, luxury items will remain luxurious if they are also maintained very well. Unlike common items, some luxury items are susceptible to ever-changing weather, humidity, and even accumulating dust and dust particles. Some are even exposed to harsh elements when used, so they tend to get scratches, stains, and other imperfections that could diminish the overall quality and look of the luxury item. Even if you spend more time at home nowadays, there is no better time to learn about learning to care for luxury items, be it whatever you are collecting. 

Whether you use them daily or for special and the rarest of occasions, it is important that you know how to care for luxury items to make your investments last. And if you happen to own luxury items handed over by your parents or grandparents, knowing how to maintain them will also help you preserve the beauty in every detail and the stories that come along with it.

Ways to care for your luxury items at home

Be Mindful When Cleaning Luxury Clothes

Caring for luxury clothes can be really tricky. The trick is knowing how to wash, dry, clean, and store them.

Most people head to a specialty laundry or cleaning service that understands how to care for luxury clothes due for laundry. If you avail of the services of these establishments, you already know that they are not the typical load, wash, and press facility. They employ special techniques to clean and press your luxury clothes while keeping the quality of the luxury clothes. Some establishments go the extra mile of removing accidental stains to improving the color and overall look of luxury clothes.

However, you can easily take care of your luxury clothes at home by minding what you use to wash them and how to dry them. Water at room temperature to cold water is best to reduce the chances of shrinkage. Most luxury clothes react to strong detergents and fabric conditioners, so use mild laundry soap. Luxury clothes that are made of delicate materials should be washed by hand. Avoid scrunching them or folding them, especially with structural clothes, as these might deform. Moreover, avoid mixing them with other items that could bleed color. 

If you are unsure about what to do, your luxury clothes, like any other, come with a label that clearly details all washing and caring related instructions. Read and understand them before attempting to clean them yourself. If you are still unsure about luxury clothes in delicate material, like silk or leather, you can always send your clothes for dry cleaning when necessary. 

Keep Your Jewelry Polished Clean, Glittery, and in Tip-Top Shape

Clean, polished, and glittery jewelry will make you appreciate their beauty in every detail.

Having your jewelry cleaned at the jeweler’s can rack up a pretty expensive bill. You can actually do the cleaning at home with items you already have lying around extra. For example, you can use plain (not colored or flavored) toothpaste that contains baking soda to clean your baubles. Make sure also that the toothpaste is not gel-based, as it will leave a sticky coat. If you do not have one, you can make a baking soda paste with equal parts water. Use an extra clean toothbrush and brush your jewelry with a little toothpaste. Do not forget the little corners. Leave them for about an hour, and then rub them with a soft cloth. This concoction is also great with diamonds and diamond jewelry without tarnishing it.

Organization is also key in keeping your jewelry in tip-top shape. Keep them in velvet or soft-padded jewelry boxes and holders. Necklaces should be hung or kept in flat individual boxes to avoid getting the chains tangled. If you do have gold chains tangled, you can separate them by placing them on a plastic sheet and pouring a little baby oil, then use two sewing needles to untie them.

Keep Your Shoes Clean, Sanitized, and In Good Shape

Shoes are the most battered of all luxury items, but there are ways to wear them and clean them to a near quality and shape worthy of a store display.

Sometimes, luxury shoes, just like any other pair, are made for walking, even if you are working from home. No matter how many times you use it, the key is to clean and polish them after every use. Use a good shoe cleaner that not only disinfects but also is sensitive to use with a soft cloth or brush. If you need to clean your white shoes, a nail polisher is quite effective in removing stains, even the bottom part of your sneakers.

If you just bought a new pair, consider getting it resolved to protect the original soles intact as much as possible. Resoling is a cost-effective way to prolong the life of your luxury shoes.

When storing them, get a good pair of shoe inserts to keep their shape. Put them in a shoe bag or shoe box. If you intend to display them in a closet, arrange your shoes neatly and avoid overcrowding them.

Watch Out For Leather, Fur, And Metals

Luxury items made of leather, fur, and metals need extra care to keep their shine and sheen.

Depending on where it is placed, the state of the leather, fur, and metals affects the overall quality of the luxury item. Sometimes, it is unavoidable as they are used in areas where you naturally use them — bag handles and straps, the sandal straps, boot buckles, and more. 

A rule of thumb is to buy luxury items in dark colors, as they are the easiest to maintain. Keep your luxury items from lotions, perfumes, and even pens, as spillage might leave stains. If you are fond of lotions and perfumes, wait at least 20-30 minutes before using the luxury item to avoid transfer and damage. After cleaning, put your luxury items in its dedicated dustbag and store them immediately. Also use stuffing, a shaper, or an insert to keep your luxury items in great shape. Keep your luxury items from direct or high heat. For tougher stains, it’s best to send your luxury items to a cleaning specialist.

Treat Your Luxury Watches As Gadgets

Luxury watches are first, and foremost, mechanical devices. It is important that you treat them as such.

Luxury watches are mostly mechanical little machines containing hundreds of minuscule components, with each component operating at extremely fine tolerances to ensure that time is delivered despite being subjected to movement, shock, heat, and moisture. Moreover, luxury watches are designed with high-quality materials that exude bespoke craftsmanship worthy to be experienced by the next generation, and the next.

As such, you need to wind your luxury watches regularly at least once a month, especially if you have not been wearing them for a while. Luxury watches with self-winding mechanisms needed to be winded at least 30 turns. For manual-winding luxury watches, turn the crown until it resists to keep it lubricated. 

Keep the crown, or the little knob on the side of the watch, protected, even after use. Before winding or adjusting your watch, take it off your wrist first to avoid putting lateral stress on the crown. Carefully wind the crown with care and avoid exerting too much pressure. 

When not in use, make sure to clean every surface of the watch with a soft, damp cloth. You can use a toothpick with a moistened tip to clean the tighter gaps. Store your luxury watches in a watch organizer. Never crowd them or place them together with magnets.

Keep the Moisture and Humidity Out

Centralized air conditioning and silica gel bags are great to keep the moisture and humidity away from your precious luxury items.

Moisture and humidity not only damage even the most well-designed luxury homes but also everything in it, including your luxury items. High and low humidity creates excess moisture and condensation that potentially leads to mold or rot, and you wouldn’t like that on your most prized possessions. Make sure that your storage solutions are not exposed to direct sunlight. As we live in a tropical country, an air conditioner or a humidifier can get the air conditions right.

Moreover, do not throw away the silica gel bags, or the square-shaped things with little balls in them. They are placed there by your favorite designers or brands for a reason: Silica gel helps to absorb moisture and keeps whatever around it dry. Luxury items, especially those made of leather, tend to peel off, crack, or diminish in quality if stored in damp places. Make sure also that your luxury item storage containers or boxes do not invite moisture as well.

Use Them.

Sometimes, the best way to care for them is to appreciate them for what they are.

Even if you consider owning luxury items just to adore them, the best way to care for luxury items is to wear them. Sure, you may not have the reasons these days to wear them, but dressing up with your branded favorites can give you so many benefits, including a sense of normalcy and structure you have longed for pre-pandemic. Moreover, isn’t it great that you get to wear them at home, where there’s less risk of exposing your prized possessions to elements and situations that are not in your control? 

Wearing your luxury items at home also gives you the opportunity to rotate your items, even the exotic ones you bought on a whim. 

Let Your Luxury Items Breathe and Shine

It’s quite a shame to just keep them in boxes. Showcase them for what they’re worth.

As we spend more and more time at home, sometimes adding beauty in details can help transform your living space. Why not surround yourself with luxury pieces that you really love and cherish? Display a selection of luxury items in your home as part of the interior decor. For example, how about busting out that beautiful designer ball gown from your closet and hanging it beside or alongside a huge mirror? Or store your choice trinkets in a beautiful tray and display them together with your other trinkets on the coffee table or side table in the living room? Display your favorite Birkin or Neverful beside your coffee books on the bookshelf? Whatever you decide to do, there are no rules in complementing your living space when it comes to your personal treasures.

Expensive baubles on a unique tray are great eye candy.

Final Words

Whatever the reasons are for buying the latest bag, shoes, jewelry, or luxury item, nearly all of these reasons are related to the strong emotions that we have and attach to anything we buy with a huge price tag. Whether or not you are in a financial position that allows them to be able to buy bespoke, expensive items, you bought it for a sense of accomplishment, acceptance, or recognition. As such, it is important that you put in the work of maintaining the brilliance and quality of your luxury items.

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Ever since the dawn of human civilization, people all over the world have acknowledged the power and responsibility of motherhood. Ancient civilizations, like the Egyptians, Greek, and Romans, are known to have established national festivals for their “mother goddesses,” whom they honored through lavish celebrations and unique offerings that used the language of flowers.

Throughout history, celebrations honoring motherhood have continuously morphed and evolved.

In Europe, an ancient festival celebrated since the Middle Ages called Mothering Sunday is the clearest predecessor of our modern-day Mother’s Day.

A beautiful arrangement consisting of orange, yellow, and red flowers

In the United States, various efforts to celebrate the nurturing and unifying force of motherhood have been made by notable figures such as Julia Ward Howe, Ann Reeves Jarvis, Juliet Calhoun Blakely, and the duo of Mary Towles Sasseen and Frank Hering.

Today, Mother’s Day bears little resemblance to its many-faced predecessors. It’s now more secular, for one, and celebrated widely across the globe across people of different nationalities and religions. It has also developed its traditions, such as the expression of love and giving of gifts.

One of the most widely-practiced traditions of the Mother’s Day celebration, however, is the giving of flowers.

Mother’s Day Flowers: A Bloom of History

A basket filled with different flower varieties, including differently-colored roses

There are several reasons why the giving of flowers is so popular during Mother’s Day.

On the practical side, flowers make for fantastic gifts. It’s something out of the ordinary, a true luxury in the subtlest sense. Giving flowers to someone means that they’re important enough to make an effort for. At the same time, flowers are wildly popular, easy to acquire, and you can always choose an infinite combination of them to make something unique for those you love.

But did you also know that the giving of flowers on Mother’s Day also has a rich history behind it? It started with the previously-mentioned Mothering Sunday. After people attended mass in their own town’s “mother church,” they went home to their respective mothers and gave them gifts, which commonly included cakes and violets.

Later in 1908, Anna Marie Jarvis decided to honor her late mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, by distributing white carnations — her late mother’s favorite flower. Anna Marie then campaigned for a day to celebrate mothers in the next few years until President Woodrow Wilson declared May’s second Sunday as Mother’s Day.

As we can see, flowers during Mother’s Day both have a practical and historical meaning. But there’s one other aspect of flowers — an innate symbolism and even a language — that has permanently established this beautiful, elegant object as one of the most valued gifts throughout history.

The Language of Flowers: What Flowers Say During Mother’s Day

The popularity of the language of flowers is often attributed to the Victorian era.

Back then, there were strict social norms and codes of conduct that greatly limited personal expression. These rules were so prevalent that people were compelled to turn to a more subtle, and even ancient, form of conveying meanings—the historically practiced language of floriography. It’s probably not surprising to say that people have been attributing meanings to flowers since ancient times.

Today, flowers are such well-accepted gifts that they don’t really require a deeper meaning, but wouldn’t you want to express what your beloved mother truly means to you through a language as fragrant and sweet as that of flowers? After all, Mother’s Day is a special day meant to celebrate motherhood.

To help you do this, we’ve listed the most common meanings of flowers below.

Roses

A bouquet of red roses

There probably isn’t any flower with a more universally accepted meaning than the rose.

Historically acknowledged to be a symbol of motherhood, ancient Egyptians considered the rose to be a symbol of the moon goddess and protector of women and children, Isis. Meanwhile, Greeks attributed it to Aphrodite, the goddess of love, fertility, and occasionally, marriage. Later on, the European Middle Ages saw the rose being re-framed to be the Virgin Mary’s symbolic flower, once again linking back to motherhood, and exhibiting the language of flowers.

Today, roses are popularized by literature and the media as a flower that means romance, with the distinctive, elegant, deep red petals of this flower thought to convey romance and passion.

However, roses don’t just come in red — and it doesn’t just mean romantic love, either. Pink roses, for instance, can convey gratitude, recognition, and appreciation. Yellow roses used to mean jealousy and bitterness, but are now widely accepted as a symbol of friendship and loyalty. White roses denote brightness, purity, and kindness. 

An iconic 16th-century poet and playwright, William Shakespeare, famously wrote: “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” In the famous tragedy Romeo & Juliet, this line was used to showcase Juliet Capulet’s love for Romeo Montague, her lover who belonged to her family’s rival clan. With this line, she conveyed that regardless of his name, she would love him all the same.

Taken literally, this means that no matter what you call a rose, it would not detract from the flower’s perfection. It’s the same with mothers. Mothers today, for instance, wear a lot of different hats. They’re career women, wives, business leaders, adventurers, or homemakers. Yet, no matter what they’re called, and no matter how they present themselves to the outside world, they will always be our mothers: carers, nurturers, protectors, and providers. A bouquet of roses on Mother’s Day will help you convey this meaning in its many different forms.

Tulips

Various flowers for sale, including differently-colored tulips

Although tulips evoke images of vast tulip fields in the Netherlands, these elegant flowers were first cultivated in Turkey and Persia. The name even comes from a Latinized version of a Persian word for ‘turban.’ Quite fitting since they do look the part.

In the 1600s, the novelty and exotic allure of tulips exploded in what is forever entombed in the annals of economics as the Dutch Tulip Bulb Market Bubble, or more popularly “tulipmania.” During the early 1600s, prices of tulips rose to such an inconceivable extent, six times higher than the average annual salary at the time.

This just goes to show that tulips have an interesting and varied history, and for a good reason. More than livening the backyard of any lot for sale, these flowers exude elegance and grace and can brighten the room of luxury homes just by being displayed in a simple vase.

These pretty bulbs also herald the coming of spring, a symbol of new life. Thus, they’re appropriate presents for new or expecting mothers to express the warmth and affection towards the new blessings that they will soon be welcoming in their lives.

Azaleas

Pink azaleas blooming beautifully in nature

This airy-looking flowering shrub is a hardy plant that can adorn any luxury house and lot. Although readily available and can be picked up at your local florist without a problem, they can be used to convey complex emotions and meanings.

More than raising the value of any luxury home for sale, Azaleas in the Victorian era were sent to convey temperance and restraint, and are appropriate to describe a calm and controlled mother in the modern sense.

It’s widely celebrated as a flower of femininity, womanhood, and love by various cultures worldwide. It also symbolizes gentleness and eternal beauty, making it a perfect gift to every caring and loving mother.

Some East Asian cultures also consider azaleas as reminders of the nostalgic times spent in childhood homes. In these cultures, these beautiful flowers are used to remind adults of the innocent and fun times when they were still children living under their parents’ wing. 

Carnations

Pink carnations growing in the wild

Harking back to Anna Marie Jarvis and her quest for a day in the calendar to honor mothers—which began with giving away 500 white carnations to her local church during her mother’s memorial—one can see why carnations are a classical Mother’s Day flower. 

The frilly petals and subtle fragrance, the simple leaves, and the dainty stalk all together exude a sense of subtle beauty and grace. Pretty enough to decorate any prized ornament of luxury houses’ rooms, carnations also hold different meanings.

White carnations, for example, are said to bring good luck. Pink carnations symbolize a mother’s love, while light-red carnations symbolize admiration. More colors and varieties of carnations have been taken to symbolize purity, charity, love, and even beauty, all reflecting values of motherhood. These are some examples of how the language of flowers is exhibited. 

Lilies

A beautiful bunch of yellow lilies

According to Greek mythology, lilies came from the milk of Hera, Zeus’s wife and goddess of women and marriage. Since it symbolized purity, ancient Greek brides used to wear flower crowns adorned with lilies.

Nowadays, while lilies are still loved all over the world for their simplicity and elegance, they’re much more revered in Asian culture as a symbol of motherhood. This makes them a perfect flower of choice for Mother’s Day.

Also, although lilies also have different color varieties, it’s unique that all lilies are thought to mean devotion and purity, two values that are also traditionally associated with motherhood. However, there are noteworthy nuances in their meanings between varieties.

White lilies, unsurprisingly, symbolize virtue and purity. Tiger lilies symbolize pride, wealth, confidence, happiness, and joy. Lastly, yellow lilies can be taken to mean thankfulness and enjoyment.

Gerbera Daisies

White gerbera daisies placed inside a vase filled with water

The very image of a gerbera daisy can evoke happiness and good cheer. The ancient Egyptian word ‘gerberas’ means devotion to the sun and closeness to nature. This can be taken to symbolize a person’s happiness and inner peace.

More than livening up any room of luxury homes, gerbera daisies are ideal gifts for wishing a mother the happiness of a simple life. It denotes contentment, happiness, and gratefulness and has historically been taken to mean the celebration of life, brought about by the brightness of their colors and the good cheer that these flowers evoke.

Orchids

Gorgeous peach-colored orchids

Finally, another popular choice for Mother’s Day flowers is the orchid. Commonly found in tropical areas such as parts of China and the Philippines, this flower has spread all over the world. Some species of orchids thrive practically anywhere, such as between crags of rocks, in branches of trees, and even on the ground.

Orchids are hardy little flowers that exude elegance and sophistication. They come in a wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. They’re also ideal Mother’s Day flowers for many different reasons.

On the practical side, they’re excellent decorative flowers. Mothers with a green thumb will undoubtedly enjoy a gift of orchids as they can stay in bloom for several weeks, given the proper care. And unlike roses and other flower cuttings, orchids can be displayed in their entirety, glossy leaves and all.

They’re also very easy to care for. Since they’re used to thriving in various places, they can be placed almost anywhere: in a vase, on a flower bed, or as a decoration to your plain white walls. Their appearance exudes beauty and elegance, perfect for decorating luxury homes. They’re also not as mainstream as typical Mother’s Day flowers such as roses.

In addition to that, orchids have intricate meanings. White orchids, for example, denote purity and kindness. Pink orchids represent grace and femininity. Orange orchids tell of pride, strength, and boldness. Purple orchids convey dignity and royalty, while yellow symbolizes vitality. Green, lastly, means good health and fortune.

With its wide variety and deep meaning, you can find any kind of orchid to suit your mother’s unique personality this coming Mother’s Day.

What Flowers Say During Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is not just any old holiday. Ancient civilizations have long regarded motherhood as a high honor. Those sentiments remain true today, even though they may have already lost most of their religious and archaic meanings.

Today, Mother’s Day exists to recognize, commemorate, and celebrate the enormous influence our mothers have in our lives. Their unwavering support, constant presence, and strong love for their children are as timeless and eternal as the beauty of flowers.

Make sure to give them the highest honor on their special day by speaking to them in the language of beauty, elegance, and grace. This Mother’s Day, speak your heart with the language of flowers.

Food is the best way to experience the culture. 

The official poster of the 7th Annual Las Pinas Food Festival in the theme: Harvest of Our Garden Meals.

The 7th Annual Las Pinas Food Festival was held virtually last 29 April 2020, a tradition organized by the city of Las Pinas to celebrate the colorful culture of the city through healthy living and homegrown food. This initiative by Sen. Cynthia Villar, together with Congw. Camille Villar, aims to promote the importance of urban farming and nutrition, especially now that we are facing a global health crisis. Although the COVID virus is not a nutritional issue, children and adults with low immunity and nutritional or vitamin deficiencies are more susceptible to acquiring the virus mentioned, as well as other diseases. 

This event is truly a silver lining amidst the gloomy situation that the country is in. To boost morale in the community, the 20 barangays of Las Pinas – including that of Portofino Heights Alabang: Barangay Almanza Dos – were encouraged to showcase their cooking talents and urban farming skills in a cooking competition and an urban gardening competition respectively.  The cooking competition was, of course, judged by chefs and food industry professionals.

For the Villars, education is the key to progress. Hence, public schools of the city also participated in an inter-school urban gardening competition, educating the children on public health and the many benefits of eating their vegetables. Through this festival, the Las Pinas citizens were able to enjoyably showcase their strengths, talents, and the beautiful culture that the city is known for.

Scallion Fritata dish, expertly cooked and prepared by Las Pinas City Barangay Manuyo Uno.

You’d be surprised at the creativity and ingenuity of the barangay cooking competition representatives, as they came up with mouth-watering yet healthy dishes from the produce of their barangay’s urban gardening efforts.

Awarding of Las Pinas Barangay Talon Dos, literally jumping for joy, for winning best dish in the inter-Barangay cooking competition. Sen. Cynthia Villar and Congw. Camille Villar were virtually present to congratulate each and every winner.

Winners and participants of these competitions were awarded essentials such as five thousand worth of grocery packs, complete urban gardening sets, as well as cash prizes to further enhance the quality of living in Las Pinas. The citizens were also provided with educational materials and shown informational presentations on health, proper diets, and COVID measures. After all, as the old adage goes, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”

With everyone’s safety in mind, the festival was composed of pocket competitions that were isolated to involve only the participants and judges. Therefore, most of the virtual commencement was pre-recorded, but the awarding was live, showing the joy and pride of the barangay and school representatives as they won via Zoom. Truly, it was a joyful moment for the people of Las Pinas City.

The Villar Sipag Way

Social responsibility is the guiding principle of the Villar SIPAG, a non-stock, non-profit organization established in 1995. Since its inception, Villar SIPAG has initiated, implemented, and supported various projects aimed at improving the quality of life of the Filipino people.

One of Villar SIPAG’s earliest programs was ‘Pagtatanim Para Sa Kinabukasan’, a tree-planting program, to create urban forests in open spaces of subdivisions, residential communities, and schools. Over the years, its advocacies and beneficiaries have expanded and diversified in order to reach more people and sectors of society. These include the poor and underprivileged, overseas Filipino workers and their families, the youth, women, the church, and the environment, among others.

Being a social institute for poverty alleviation and governance, Villar Sipag has advocated urban farming for years. Urban farming does not only help beautify the local environment but also provides a self-sustaining source of nutrition and livelihood for people of the community. With the national government restrictions in place and market values unstable, it is of utmost importance that Filipinos adopt urban farming and incorporate it into their everyday lifestyles, as well as educate the youth about its environmental and health benefits.

A source of livelihood that provides meals for the family every day, is better than just one meal today.

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The Maginhawa Community Pantry during its early days. Photo courtesy of Ana Patricia Non.

Hosts of Community Pantries are Modern Day Heroes

Community pantries are now a trending charitable effort and deserve all the hype it has garnered this pandemic. From a mere stall that provided free grocery items to the needy in Maginhawa street, Ana Patricia Non inspired a movement that continues to help thousands of people today. One by one, community pantries were set up; and even celebrities were moved to the point where they organized community pantries themselves. Notable for this, and many of her philanthropic endeavors is former Darna actress and model Angel Locsin.

Ana Patricia Non owns and runs a small furniture refurbishing business that employed workers severely affected by the pandemic — construction workers turned woodworkers and jeepney drivers turned delivery men. Within 24 hours, Non’s post had gone viral across all social media platforms and hundreds of Filipinos were requesting for more information on how they could help further this initiative. She reported in a recent Facebook post that, as of 2 May 2020, there are 1,067 community pantries active nationwide. Read her complete update on these community efforts here.

During this time of need and waiting for resources and vaccines, the Filipino qualities of being makabayan shine through as we, as a community, collectively exert effort in helping our fellow brothers and sisters survive another day. Together with this, is the importance of a self-sustaining way of life. As we help each other, let us also do our best to help ourselves. It is with collective effort, combined with education on sustainable living, that will help us through the most difficult times. The Filipino spirit is, after all, known for being strong and resilient, yet full of warmth. And if food is the best way to experience the culture, then sharing it is the best way to keep culture alive.

While the pandemic has considerably affected markets around the world, especially housing, the Philippines has appeared to be an exception and has an increasing market for luxury and upscale properties. In these trying times, demand for luxury, high-end properties still holds firm in the country. There have been a lot of recent studies that support this claim, one of which is from Colliers Philippines. They have presented recourses and recovery factors for specific property segments beyond 2020 while the pandemic continues to obstruct the local property market. The study stated that “Despite the pandemic and lockdowns which resulted in an economic slowdown, the upscale and luxury condominium markets showed resilience in the first nine months of 2020.” This just goes to show that demand for luxury homes and residential properties is expected to continue as the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people live and work in the long run, and it will still be possible to succeed in real estate, despite the pandemic.

Despite the pandemic, the real estate industry remains steadfast, especially in the luxury segment.

Succeed in real estate, even in the pandemic

Rising demand for second homes and properties in the affluent market is one of the aftermaths of nationwide lockdowns. Given that this segment mostly comprises high-net-worth individuals, the affluent locals are perceiving luxury condominium projects as a sustainable investment option aside from the stock market. Investors have been looking for luxuries of wide spaces, with complete COVID-19 protocols, and of course, the potential for price appreciation for rental prospects immediately after the turnover of units. This is where luxury properties come into place.

The affluent market is composed of business-savvy individuals who are financially non-vulnerable in a global pandemic and seeking investment opportunities in one of their pursuits.

Brittany Corporation is the top-of-mind luxury home choice of the affluent market. Known for its thematic appeal in developing master-planned communities, Brittany offers luxury house and lot properties, luxury townhomes, luxury condominium units, and luxury lots. The wide collection of beautiful luxury properties it offers are remarkably attractive themselves and undoubtedly a sought-after investment.

Carefully choosing your ideal line of work is crucial.

To succeed in real estate is to choose the right niche

Every brand should always have a clear disposition as to what is the correct market it needs to target. Brittany Corporation tends to focus on the segment of the super affluent and affluent market that seeks luxury properties for sale, which is quite axiomatic, given the fact that we offer high-end and luxury properties to investors like our projects – Vista Alabang, Crosswinds Tagaytay, and Brittany Sta. Rosa.

Even in these trying times of pandemic, the demand for upscale and luxury property holds firm despite the current situation. An evident figure of 40% in the affluent segment is an opportunity for upscale brands to heighten their approach in selling their products.

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The luxury segment, being the hardest market to please is actually a misnomer. As part of the Brittany Salesforce, we just need to explain to the clients, the importance of what we offer and let them experience the full set and entirety of how we execute quality service.

The eCommerce rate is rapidly growing as of the moment. A positive increase in all industries is evident in the digital avenue; 28 percent increase in the fashion and beauty segment, 46.3 percent in the furniture and appliance segment, and 47.8 percent increase in toys, DIY, and hobbies.  These industries are assumed to also have a market with high purchasing power amidst the pandemic – It is a great opportunity for Brittany Corporation to showcase the brand on the online platform.

The markets are now digital and if it needs to reach out to the right niche – it should adapt to digitalization. The Brittany Corporation is currently working its way to the online path and it will continuously improve its efforts to make it a norm.

Today, Brittany Corporation is known for being beautiful and luxurious. Moving forward, it is eyeing to also have the clients’ impression of being a digitally-inclined company, and this will help the company succeed in real estate.

The first step in choosing the right niche is knowing what your brand can offer.

Offering the right products

Brittany Corporation has a reputation for offering themed luxury residential developments. It has a wide range of projects located in master-planned communities situated in the metro and the south.

Brittany Corporation offers its clients the best products or properties they have, that best fit their personality, characteristics, and status. Managing their future assets as if it is theirs, is also a great practice to let its clients feel the sincerity. Brittany Corporation might have various properties and projects to offer but they should limit it to what they think, as a property consultant, it is relevant and suitable to the investors.

Crosswinds Tagaytay for example is the best getaway place, holiday escape, and hangout venue for business people in the metro because of its climate and its booming businesses.

The progressive city of Tagaytay would also be a highlight that could get the interest of the affluent market because it is also a place where one can start a business and at the same time live within the vicinity.

Accessibility of the location is another factor to every property investor for there are minimal to no clients who desired to invest on a property that is isolated and has no access to public highways and expressways. Brittany Corporation master plans are considered to be an exclusive community, but accessible to all necessary facilities like hospitals, malls, schools, famous tourist destinations, and even clubhouses, all of which help it succeed in real estate.

The community is also a consideration to our clients. Aside from the beautiful sceneries and breathtaking ambiance of the projects, it also pondered about the community surrounding the properties, to assure a sound environment for the investors.

Properties at Brittany Corporation is a great investment for according to the data – There is an outstanding 90 percent increase for the past 3 years which is 30 percent return of investment per year. This means that the investors are not only buying properties per se but are also investing money for a great opportunity in the future.

Investing in properties simply means getting a return-on-investment opportunity in the future

Partnering with a strong sales organization

Business people sometimes apprehend that to attain their objectives, they cannot or do not want to go for it alone, they need a partner. 

In Brittany Salesforce, they are not just partnering and collaborating with a group of sales professionals, they are investing their time and effort in expertise and knowledge that will enhance their ethos.

Brittany Salesforce empowers all the salespeople through trust and recognition, as a team, Brittany Salesforce respects each member to voice out their opinion, no matter what position they are in. Brittany Salesforce believes that the environment in this team no matter your age, race, gender, or religion the team fosters creativity, innovation, and a more widespread perspective in decision-making.

The Art of Partnership.

Brittany Salesforce aims to continuously improve its sales strategy, improve efficiencies, and outpace its frontiers. They have this continuous training and learning that nurtures their salespeople.

How to join Brittany Salesforce?

Brittany Salesforce creates access to opportunities for lifelong learners who are captivated with innovation and passionate about not just “selling”, but educating and instilling trust in their clients, offering Brittany’s luxurious master-planned properties. It also motivates the employees to be successful and thriving over the team’s performance.

Aside from motivation, Brittany Salesforce also focuses on providing convenient and equitable recruitment and accrediting process. 

Brittany Salesforce Channels and its benefits:

Brittany Brokers Group

In an environment where sales are commissioned-based, a licensed digital and high-end seasoned brokers can have fast commission release, exclusive luxurious property listings of Brittany, digital assistance, and can be part of an elite broker circle that can make them eligible to receive lots of incentives.

For your convenience, provided here is our One Click Accreditation.

Just fill out the Brokers Online Accreditation Form.

Brittany Sales Elite

The In-house group of Brittany Salesforce can achieve many benefits with competent training programs, 7-Digit Commission, Career Advancement, and Digital Sales Community.

Business-minded individuals and upscale sellers who have established credibility, and wish to succeed in real estate, may apply.

To make this process even easier, they have prepared a One-Click Recruitment.

Just fill out the In-House Group Online Application.

Digital Sales Marketer

The centralized pioneered group caters to all luxurious projects of Brittany, the main objective of a Digital Marketer is to target the audience through a purely digital platform. The benefits of a digital marketer are flexible work arrangements, vast digital opportunities, and sales incentives.

To make this process even easier, we have prepared a One-Click Recruitment.

Just fill out our Digital Marketer Online Application

One-Click Online Application

At Brittany Salesforce, they thrive to create a dynamic team exclusive to few elite sellers.

Shall you have any questions and additional inquiries, feel free to contact Brittany Salesforce Recruitment Group
Contact Number:  0929 256 9921 or via
E-mail at [email protected]

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“Number one is not just a number; it is a way of life” – a phrase that serves as the daily mantra to define the endeavors for the day – a phrase that defines the real estate sales professionals of the Brittany SalesForce. The Brittany SalesForce is the central sales and selling arm of Brittany Corporation. Their mission and vision are as follows:

Mission. “We strive to bridge the gap between developers and property investors by providing the best professional assistance to our sales channels.”

Vision. “To be the Number ONE Sales Network in Vista Land Group in terms of reservation sales, conversion, and efficient operation catering to the upscale market.”

The Brittany Salesforce delivers through an organized approach and a systematized working environment. Its sales channels are Brittany Sales Elite, Brittany A-List Brokers, Digital Sales Marketers, and Virtual Partner and Influencers. Real Estate professionals nowadays can be dubbed as new or even the neophytes in this era of digitalization, but Brittany Salesforce continues to adapt to the fast-moving age of digitalization – never left behind.

Digital strategies are one of the key game plans to win the market, sell properties, and sell luxury houses accordingly. Brittany Salesforce aims to reach the clients not only through the traditional way of direct marketing but also through the use of online platforms like social media and eCommerce sites. Now is the best time to elevate this strategy and adapt to the current norm.

A deliberate plan and a clear purpose will always be the main implications of success for Brittany Salesforce, and ultimately to the success of the Brittany Corporation. 

Brittany Corporation’s Sales Professionals always stay on top of their game.

What sets it apart from other real estate sales professionals?

The term Elite is determined by superiority in terms of ability or qualities, as compared to the rest of a group or society. Brittany Salesforce highly values and takes pride in their real estate sales professionals for their efficient work ethic, and that is why these sales professionals are called the “Elite Sellers“.

What sets the Elite Seller apart from other real estate sales professionals is the benefit of selling for a reputable brand under Vista Land, which is the luxurious Brittany Corporation.

Brittany Corporation offers luxury properties in four key areas that have the luxury house and lot packages, luxury condominium units, and lot-only packages. Brittany’s master-planned developments are found all over the south of Manila, Philippines, and are scattered in easy-access locations such as Alabang, Sucat, Sta. Rosa, Laguna, and Tagaytay. Brittany Corporation is well-known for its world-class themed communities inspired by the world’s popular destinations, and the Elite Sellers have the competitive advantage of selling luxury homes and high-end properties by  Brittany.

The core value of striving to be on top also differentiates the Elite Seller apart from others. Being an Elite Seller means to possess the following qualities: extensive network, highly influential, and is a game-changing individual who aspires for excellence. Brittany Salesforce is the central selling arm of Brittany Corporation, and the core values of the organization are what defines the Elite Sellers as real estate sales professionals.

Elite Sellers are a hardworking, resilient, and dependable group of real estate sales professionals who go the extra mile when it comes to meeting the needs and demands of their clients. They are a dynamic group that stands out from the rest of the pack because of their perseverance and strong will to achieve success in their chosen field of work.

Being one of the chosen few Elite Sellers is undoubtedly a privilege in itself. Only the selected few are designated to join this exclusive circle. Elite Sellers take pride in their positions as real estate sales professionals of the esteemed Brittany Corporation.

What are the advantages of BSF real estate sales professionals?

There are many perks and opportunities in being part of the Elite Sellers. Brittany SalesForce gives agents and brokers the luxury to be ahead of the pack with BSF Programs. 

Brittany Salesforce programs include the KAIZEN101, which holds training and development activities to improve the skills and embolden the mindset of the sellers, by the expertise of professional internal and external trainers; The Millionaires Wednesday Club is an event where discussion of opportunities and creation of new strategies take place; The 7 AM Club is an affair where free delicious breakfast meals are offered to the sellers to give them a warm boost of appreciation; and the A-List Broker Rewards, where recognition of hard work and rewarding of achievements take place.

Brittany Salesforce also holds regular webinars, product knowledge seminars, site orientations, and other opportunities for the Elite Sellers to be familiarized with what they are selling. May it be via virtual or face-to-face meetings and discussions, Brittany Salesforce makes sure that the sellers get to know Brittany on a deeper level and know each project’s unique selling propositions, various product offerings, and the details of each property type.

Brittany Corporation provides an online accreditation platform to give easier access to interested brokers and agents for hassle-free registration.

Selling for a reputable brand, such as Brittany Corporation is a competitive advantage for the Elite Seller. Brittany Salesforce sets out a passive income and vast opportunities for the Elite Sellers because of the privilege of selling luxury homes and luxury properties exclusively for the affluent market.

Luxury investment properties are a prime asset especially for people with affluence. Affluence is determined by regular monthly income, ownership of property, vehicles, lifestyle product ownership, and memberships to exclusive clubs or programs. And, in recent years the emergence of a higher class of the affluent market has been observed continuously, especially in the luxury sector.

Aside from this, Brittany Salesforce offers top rates of commission and incentives, starting from a quarter of a million. The benefits received by the real estate sales professionals at Brittany are only complementary to the strong foundation that the company provides. Loyalty to the brand is well rewarded and even the small victories are celebrated. No stone is left unturned with the Elite Seller, and Brittany Salesforce is the backbone that supports their every move in catering to the necessities of the affluent market.

Brittany SalesForce comprises a dynamic group of “few elites.”

How to be a real estate sales professional with Brittany SalesForce

Brittany Salesforce’s Elite Seller never looks like they are “selling” because they are pitching a vision, educating, and instilling trust and assurance with the clients. They composedly demonstrate why clients should believe in them and why they should buy from them. The objective of these Elite Sellers is to cater to the affluent market and offer to them an array of luxurious properties and create a pleasant, more holistic experience in their search for a luxury home or an investment.

Surpassing the limits of the new normal, being part of the elite few.

Brittany SalesForce Elite Sellers have several key characteristics. 

Here are the qualities the Elite Seller must possess

Tech-savvy

Digital marketing is the future of the real estate industry. Nowadays, sales and marketing are shifting toward enhanced digital solutions, from traditional methods to advanced digital tools. Ideally, a real estate sales professional must have a strong online presence because investors are likely to conduct thorough research before viewing and buying a property. Furthermore, a real estate sales professional can make the process of selling a property a lot more convenient to their potential clients through virtual tours, online payments, and other online processes.

Master relationship-builder

A good real estate sales professional transcends emotional intelligence and instinctively adapts to their buyer’s emotions and personality to build rapport. Building your rapport before beginning your spiel is important. An exceptional real estate sales professional knows how to gently guide a client through the sales process instead of bombarding them with information.

Extensive Sales Network

Exhibiting a nuanced understanding of sales networks will surpass competitors. Almost anyone in the industry will tell you that your network is your net worth. The wider network you have, the more leads you’ll generate, and eventually, the more sales you will make.

Commitment

You are a legitimate real estate sales professional of Brittany Salesforce when you start to care, trust, and value the team. Your genuine care for the company allows you to learn about the proper ways to go the extra mile. It also develops important virtues such as loyalty, understanding, and patience that benefit both your professional and personal life.

The art of being one of the few Elite Sellers is not something a person can master over a few days or few weeks, it takes time and practice and none of these qualities will act efficiently unless you have invested in your own improvement as a sales professional.

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Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, there are a lot of opportunities that arise from it. The current situation makes a lot of people feel uncertain, overwhelmed, and even anxious. People tend to dwell too much on negativity that if affects their growth mindset and makes them demotivated and uncomfortable to adapt to the new normal.

People from all walks of life, including the affluent and privileged few, are all affected. The restrictions and guidelines of the government’s fight for the virus proliferation immobilized some of the business operations. Everybody feels the same sentiments as none are immune to the highly infectious disease.

Staying strong and healthy amidst a pandemic is the key to sustain a healthy growth mindset. You need to strengthen and maintain your physical and mental health as well in order to move forward and regain a sense of normalcy in life.

Self-motivation and Recognizing Sense of Belonging

Now is the time to get out of the survival mode and start opening up by widening your options, hearing other people’s opinions, and processing your emotions. Be motivated in achieving your goal and focus on your growth mindset.

Others might be comfortable just by staying inside their luxury homes through the day and night, and other people long for an outgoing lifestyle that was possible pre-quarantine. But regardless of whether you’re introverted or extroverted, everyone needs to socialize and make an effort to always be a part of the community.

Being part of a group would be beneficial in terms of maintaining a healthy growth mindset because you would be able to share and discuss your thoughts to someone, learn other ideas from a different perspective, and help you widen your connection with businesses.

Your growth mindset plays an integral role in your life. Take advantage of every opportunity, be grateful for the things that you have, keep updated on the current trends and lifestyle news, and expose yourself to insightful ideas.

Maybe it’s time to enjoy the scenic views in Crosswinds Tagaytay, with over thirty-five thousand pine trees planted all around the vicinity; and have some time to relax or get some inspiration and motivation from its themed luxury properties and envision the right path towards who you want to be.

Creative motivation is one source of growth wherein one tends to come up with a brilliant idea from trying to escape their creative block. Realizing areas for improvement is also a perfect exercise for your growth mindset where you tend to harvest ideas from existing problems.

Create insightful ideas by giving attention to details and exposing oneself to others’ innovations and successes. Never detach yourself from your path to success. One can take breaks from time to time, but in line with this, one still has to keep moving forward.

Try to escape from your old non feasible ideas and start creating a new one that could benefit you to adapt to the new norm.

The Brittany Corporation has a tradition called “Jumpstart”, where every employee will participate, catch up, and influence positivity on to one another. It is a great help to the company in order to freshen up its employees and be more productive for the following days and be motivated to achieve their objectives and goals.

Changing your lifestyle truly requires effort. This is probably the reason why you are having a hard time coping with your current situation because exerting effort means going out of your comfort zone. Gradually, you should start adapting to the new norm, and the best time to do it is now.

The pandemic may give you the illusion that you have all the time in the world, but this shouldn’t hinder you from acting on your goals. 

Organize yourself and make your day productive and efficient. Arrange your workstation so that you may be more efficient, and recalibrate your daily routines to make sure that you are working towards the right direction. You should remember that your current position is led by all your decisions in the past.

Failure might be inevitable in the path to success, but a planned and well-organized routine may also lead you to success right away. Idealism is a more practical approach that is much more relevant right now, rather than optimism. You need to set aside toxic positivity and address the problems you need to face and the obstacles you need to tackle. Once the issue has been identified, then you could be able to solve it by strategizing and innovating.

You must strengthen your growth mindset in the new normal in order to not be left behind. Focus on where you want to be and don’t be too comfortable with your current position. Keep moving forward and find a way to still keep your social circles intact because they could give you a hand to push yourself further.

After realigning oneself, now is the time to move forward and execute all your ideas steadily and accurately as possible. There are no shortcuts in attaining achievements. Resist any immediate gratification that will make you slack, and just focus on your goals.

Accomplishments are not measured by its size, but on how you carry through your plans and on how you efficiently persuade people to believe in your work

Brittany Sales Force as an organization that prioritizes continuous learning.

Brittany Corporation prioritizes the principle of progressive growth.

Creating a learning culture within the organization is an effective way to improve performance and innovation. Brittany believes in the value of continuous learning and its organizational culture has been firmly established by the humbleness and direction of their industry leader himself.

Brittany Salesforce, the central sales team of Brittany, advocates the concept of “Kaizen” bearing in mind the culture of continuous learning.

Kaizen (改善) comes from two Japanese words: Kai (improvement) and Zen (good), which translates to “continuous improvement”. In business, Kaizen refers to activities that continuously improve all functions and involve all employees.

Brittany Salesforce believes that Kaizen is not just a concept but also a way of life and it is developed and honed in the growth mindset of the employees. This philosophy states that your way of life – be it your working life, your social life, your home life – deserves to be constantly improved. It starts with each one of you by doing small changes not just in your work ethic but also in your everyday lives. Doing small changes to become better and to learn new things every day is what Kaizen is all about. Learning is a constant, ongoing, and day-to-day practice in life. The growth and improvement of the employees are of high importance to the company. With Kaizen in mind, it will happen by taking small steps that ultimately lead to bigg, drastic changes towards positive growth. 

Brittany also believes in the concept of Vuja de. Vuja de is the opposite of Deja vu. It is the feeling when you enter a situation you’ve been in a thousand times before, but you re-look at familiar situations or everyday things as if you are seeing them for the first time.

At some point in your life, you encounter obstacles and you constantly need to think of new ideas and insights. Most of you believe that people need to learn new knowledge or learn new skills to see things in a new light and take that next leap. But, what many of you don’t realize is that the best way to take that next leap is to look at the familiar things, of the things you currently know and observe them as if you’re seeing them happen for the first time.

Vuja De is also the ability to learn from someone else. By watching other people do things on their own or observing different companies from various industries, you can continuously learn from them and their experience. This will help you have a fresh view of things to make you aware of the opportunities and possibilities that always went unnoticed.

Learning from someone else’s ideas and practices could definitely help you create your own.

Adopting this view will allow you to think and notice outdated methods, unmet needs, and untapped opportunities. You need to think of new ways to achieve growth, and exponential growth happens when you can relook and observe everything from a new perspective. Observation often leads to experimentation and experimentation often leads to success.

Brittany Corporation attests to the importance of Kaizen and Vu ja de. Inspired by the world’s most stunning destinations, Brittany’s luxury communities bring these beautiful places closer to the homes of the privileged few. Brittany offers masterpieces of home designs in excellent locations and with thematic appeal; The Italian-inspired Communities of Portofino in Alabang, The San Franciscan-Inspired Communities of La Posada in Sucat, The Old English Themed Communities of Brittany Santa Rosa in Laguna, and The Swiss Themed Communities of Crosswinds in Tagaytay.

These renowned master-planned communities were conceptualized with both Kaizen and Vuja de in mind. The luxury homes and luxury houses and lots for sale by Brittany are a manifestation of both hard work and perseverance. Brittany Corporation is a company that invests time and effort into the welfare of its employees.

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A house is a significant investment, not just financially but also emotionally. A home is a sanctuary, an emotional anchor, and a statement. If a home is a reflection of those who live in it, then architecture is the mirror that holds up this image.

Here at Brittany, we place prime value on architecture as our way of bringing out the beauty of a space. From the roof to the windowsill and doorknobs, every aspect of a Brittany creation is crafted with utmost passion and skill, all to give true beauty to those that may live in it.

But why? After all, does architecture even serve a purpose other than to look good and express oneself? Indeed it does, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Architecture doesn’t just make a building look pretty—it has plenty to do with functionality as well. In this article, we’ll look at how architecture impacts the value of luxury homes.

Architecture in a Nutshell

As a concept, architecture is a little bit hard to pin down. The most commonly-held view about it is that it is a vocation. But if you ask those who are passionate about it, they will call architecture an art. Ask those who teach it, and architecture will become a science. Ask those who practice it, and it becomes a business.

Yet, we all agree that architecture has tangible, pleasant, and practical results. The best kind of architecture transforms a dull space into a thing of beauty and functionality. It elicits emotions from the clever application of design into construction. It creates landmarks, monuments, and wonders that fascinate humans throughout the world, across generations.

The Roman architect Vitruvius, who authored the Treatise De Architectura—a sprawling, 10-book manual about everything there was to write about ancient Roman architecture, from temples to bathhouses, to roads—believes that architecture must provide three things: firmness, commodity, and delight.

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“Firmness” refers to durability and structural integrity. “Commodity” is what he called the efficient use of space according to the building’s purpose. Finally, “delight” is the stimulation of the five senses—not just sight. Even thousands of years ago, architecture was already a complicated and highly-developed art.

Today, architecture has evolved to adopt modern sensibilities. Build quality is designed to last decades and to adapt to the environment. Space layout is fitted to one’s specific needs. Elegant designs, like those found in Brittany luxury homes, showcase the personality of the owner. All this proves that while the principles that Vitruvius spoke of maybe ages old, it is still relevant and true today.

A cute yellow-themed nook inside the Allison luxury house model at Augusta, Brittany Sta. Rosa.

There are few better applications of architecture than in the creation of luxury homes. The freedom to mold a space in a precise way, to decorate an area in such a way that those who view it will automatically associate it with the home, is a feat that is most exhibited in the creation of quality residences for the elite.

In this spirit, Brittany strives to craft the best residences in the industry and be recognized and awarded for the feat as a result. This is due to the functionality and value that Brittany’s architecture brings to the table.

In the following sections, let us see how architecture plays a role in determining the worth of a residence.

Basic Architectural Styles of a Luxury Home

Before we go into the specifics, it is crucial to understand the finer details of architecture and how they generally impact market value. In this section, we will discuss the basic architectural styles that luxury homes are often found in and how they will potentially fare in the market.

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Contemporary Style

Contemporary architecture involves an abundance of straight lines, flat roofs, large windows, and a sleek, minimalist impression. These designs appear modern and futuristic and will also often feature the latest home technologies.

This style of architecture appeals most often to young, open-minded customers and is recently a rising trend in homeowner’s preferences. They also have the added benefit of being associated with wealth and mobility, so one can be sure that they will get top-quality buyers if they put contemporary-style houses for sale.

As a result, houses with this particular style of architecture will often price high on the market.

Craftsman Style

The craftsman style is one of the most popular architectural styles you will find in the West. It is a typical two-story building that comes with a porch and a built-in garage. They are usually characterized by a boxy shape, gabled roofs, double-hanging windows, and tapered columns.

This type of architecture emphasizes beauty, harmony, and comfort. It also emphasizes using natural building materials suited to the surroundings of the residence. Craftsman homes give off a traditional style and will be especially appealing to those looking for Western themes to their dwelling.

Ranch Houses

The Marcia luxury house model at Augusta, Brittany Sta. Rosa

Characterized by a sprawling, open layout, high ceilings, and rustic ambiance, this type of architecture originated in the United States and has since spread across the globe.

Ranch houses are particularly prized because their open layout can easily incorporate various architectural styles in their design. The most common combinations around are contemporary ranch houses, which mix modern sensibilities to this classic design.

Homes of this type also often exhibit sunken dens and living rooms, exposed ceiling beams, and particular attention to outdoor landscaping.

Ranch houses appeal to those who want plenty of space, like big families, and those who want plenty of access to their surroundings such as nature-lovers. Luxury homes of this type, such as the Evia at Vista Alabang, are often used as vacation houses where extended families can gather and enjoy the outdoors. 

Split-Level Luxury Homes

This style of architecture was popular in the United States around the 1960s and is poised to make a comeback in recent times. It is characterized by having different levels on each floor, connected by shorter flights of stairs. This is in contrast to typical houses that have two distinct floors connected by a long flight of stairs.

Split-level homes have the wide quality of a ranch house but are more compact due to the different levels. This architectural style is often found on houses built on gently-sloped lands, such as hillside luxury houses and lots. Split-level luxury homes will appeal to those who are looking to have a unique taste of American traditionalism and potentially to those who are looking for hillside houses.

High-Rise and Midrise Luxury Condos

The mid-rise units at The Grand Quartier, Crosswinds Tagaytay

This type of home is located right amid the cities. Also referred to as apartments or condominium units, these are characterized by having shared spaces for all occupants and a huge building to accommodate the residences. Buildings with this style will usually feature skyline views and emphasize easy access to the amenities that can only be found in the thick of the metropolis.

On one hand, there is no outdoor space to speak of, and one will inevitably run into other people almost constantly. On the other hand, high-rises are some of the fastest-selling and highest-priced luxury homes in the Philippines,  primarily due to their prized locations.

Luxury Townhouses

Characterized by a smaller floor area and multiple floors, this type of architecture can be found in many suburban spaces. They are space-efficient and are thus ideally placed near metropolitan areas where space is a prized commodity.

Homes that exhibit this type of architecture, such as Brittany’s Quadrille Townhouse in Sucat, are one of the fastest-selling properties in the market due to their proximity to city centers and the ease of renovation. However, it may not appeal to those looking for wide spaces and lawn areas.

Influence of Architectural Styles on Value

Now that we know a little about architectural styles and how they generally fare, let’s dig deeper into the details. In this section, we will tackle six ways in which value is enhanced by quality architecture.

1. Provides Maximum Aesthetic Value

The exterior of the Italian-inspired Antonello, a luxury house model at Portofino Heights.

When we say architecture, we most likely mean the artistic side of it. To many laypeople, the architecture of a building refers to how it is styled, the decorations that it has, and even its color and building materials.

The aesthetics of a home reflects both the owner’s and the designer’s imagination, expression, and perception. The best architectural pieces aren’t just pleasant to look at; they are also works of art, capable of stirring emotion from anyone who beholds and experiences it.

This form of expression and the expertise involved naturally form something beautiful—something that we all want to keep for a lifetime. Because of this, luxury homes for sale that make a unique or aesthetically pleasing statement will always be priced much higher by buyers than buildings with cookie-cutter designs.

2. Enhances Function and Structure

Good architecture doesn’t just turn a building into a work of art. It also enhances structure and function. Architecture aims to maximize the space and have every bit of the building serve its purpose unhindered.

The shape of a house serves the everyday needs of the dwellers, while the building materials are chosen for their specific properties. The properties of those building materials, in turn, must influence and work together with the specific purpose of the house. Architecture maximizes all these factors, resulting in a stronger and more functional home.

3. Creates A Better Community

Architecture helps a residence fit in with a group and creates a stronger feeling of belonging. This is because the design of a dwelling typically reflects the values of a particular community. Homes that echo the ideas that a certain community holds dear can help integrate it more.

Brittany’s developments, for example, reflect the beauty in every aspect of its development. As a result, it has created communities where beauty is found in every detail.

4. Preserves Tradition

A well-designed kitchen inside the Quadrille luxury house model at La Posada.

The saying that “nothing is new under the sun” also applies to architecture. Although appearances change, principles and styles remain the same.

The old is integrated with the new, as with traditional styles being retained by contemporary architecture. It may look new, but modern design is often inspired by traditional ones. In this way, architecture preserves tradition through generations. Because tradition is preserved in high-quality architecture, this allows people across generations to appreciate quality design, thereby raising the value of your home.

5. Fulfills Law and Local Code

Any good architect worth her salt is going to make sure that your home is up to code. They will ensure that your building permit and certification run flawlessly. Your home will be guaranteed to have all the requirements, follow all the procedures, and stay within your local regulations.

This does not only mean that the construction will be smooth-sailing. It also gives you —and any potential buyer—the peace of mind necessary to keep you happy for years to come.

6. Assurance of Every Penny Well Spent

There should be no expenses spared for the price of your comfort. If you are someone who seeks the best in everything, then it’s only natural for you to ensure that the luxury house and lot that you buy or build are perfected to your taste. After all, you deserve to enjoy every bit of comfort in your own dwelling.

However, without a guide, it can be difficult to assess this properly. On the other hand, a good architect will guarantee that you are spending your resources in the most efficient way possible.

Looking at the Importance of Architecture in Luxury Homes

We’ve seen how architecture affects the value of your home. Good architecture does not only make beautiful things. It also creates something functional, preserves tradition, follows the law, offers something to the community, and assures that you are getting the luxury that you deserve.

A well-designed house does not only mean that it will fetch the best price possible should you decide to sell it, but it also ensures that you will spend your days within it happily and blissfully. This kind of satisfaction is not something that numbers can easily measure, but without a doubt, it raises the value of any home.

You fell in love with the beach house you rented over the holidays. You were amazed by the private house overlooking the rolling green fairways, where you and your family stayed a couple of weeks ago. You cannot forget the condominium tucked away in a quiet and gated luxury development. The fresh air, nature’s sounds, thousands of pine trees, and the cool and gentle breeze. Now you are thinking about investing in a vacation luxury condominium property to call your own. 

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Are you a vacation home buyer, an investor, or both?

Before you consider buying a vacation home, it would help if you could assess yourself – are you a vacation home buyer, an investor, or both?

A decorated luxury studio unit at the Alpine Villas.

A lot of people who consider buying a vacation property invest while on vacation or shortly after returning home. If you want a vacation home for your family and friends to enjoy, and consider renting it out for a couple of weeks each year, you could be categorized as a vacation home buyer. 

Your primary reason to purchase a property is for personal use. This is why people are using the term “second home” – a vacation home away from home where you can just relax, unwind, or do whatever you want to do on your own property.

On the other hand, if you are looking for properties while on vacation, then you are thinking like an investor. 

Your primary goal for purchasing a vacation property is to make a steady source of income. Planning how you could maximize profit from a real estate investment by leasing it out all year makes you a potential investor.

Moreover, there are some who combine these two options. They rent out the vacation property most of the time while saving specific weeks for their own enjoyment. This can mean using the vacation property during the holidays or peak seasons or turning down longer-term rentals to be able to use the vacation property for their own travel.

Why do you want to buy a vacation property?

Take time to think about why you want to buy a vacation property. Having the money to buy a vacation home is different from buying a vacation property and needing to rent it out to pay its expenses. 

If you are considering buying a vacation home, you should be able to pay all of the expenses without renting it out. Meanwhile, if you are buying a vacation property as an investment, you should do your own research and examine if the property can really help you pay your expenses by generating passive income for you. 

If you plan to blend these options, you also need to think like an investor. It is critical to know how much rental income you would need to afford the vacation property. And you should have a backup plan in case it does not rent. 

The advantages of a vacation property

A lot of people who bought vacation homes are happy with their decisions because they enjoy using and living in the property whenever they go on vacation or they need to unwind. If you choose a vacation home wisely, you and your family will be able to enjoy it for years. 

As an investor, buying the right vacation property may mean value appreciation over time and higher rental income. You can also be able to make extra income if you list out your property on listing sites. 

Over time, the right vacation rental investment in the right location can significantly increase its value, making you earn more should you decide to sell it. If you are thinking long-term, your vacation property can also ensure you have healthy finances upon retirement. You can either sell it to healthcare, travel, and a lot more or you can keep it as your retirement home.

What to note when buying a property

If you are buying a vacation home for personal use, you may feel that you are should you want to spend your vacation elsewhere. Without property management, HOA, or your own willingness to pay for repairs, you could spend a lot of your vacation time doing work at your property rather than relaxing. 

If you decide to lease out your property, you need to be fine with strangers having to use your belongings. It may also incur more wear and tear and property damage as tenants come and go. 

Should you buy a vacation property as an investment?

If this will be your first time investing in a home outside your primary residences, it is important that you learn more about real estate investing. So it would be best to run the numbers, consider all factors, and evaluate if it is really worth investing in given your financial situation.

It is true that a vacation rental investment is an excellent strategy to make money in real estate, and this can be done by studying the market and checking out the property trends.

Today, making money with vacation rentals has become easier because of various rental websites and listing platforms, including social media. If you’re looking to make extra income through real estate, buying a vacation home might be the best way to enter into the real estate business and become a property investor. 

You can actually buy a dual-purpose property – use it as a second home and spend your vacations there and lease it out to guests for the rest of the year. The main benefit of this approach is that you gain a steady source of income without having to buy an investment property. 

How do you estimate the income potential of your vacation property?

The goal of every investor is a positive cash flow, which is when income is higher than the expenses made. So no matter what rental strategy you are planning to take, you should look for a property that can generate consistent income. 

Check and analyze the upfront and ongoing costs, as well as your potential income. In this way, you will see if the cash flow will work for you. 

You have to remember that investing in a vacation rental property does not guarantee that you will become rich quickly, but it can be a lucrative source of income. But you might be asking yourself how much money you can make from such property. There is no single answer to this question, as there are a lot of variables that can affect the potential income. 

The primary factor to consider is the location of the property. A vacation home located in popular travel destinations is likely to have a high occupancy rate, which is key to generating positive cash flow. Other aspects include proximity to essential amenities, excellent weather, fantastic view, and low crime rate, among others. To increase your revenue, make sure to keep your vacation property occupied as often as possible. 

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Why a luxury condo is best at Crosswinds

If you’re thinking about buying a vacation home, Crosswinds by Brittany Corporation is a great place to start. It is ideally encircled by 35,000 pine trees as a 100-hectare Swiss-inspired luxury residential property tucked away in its own secluded enclave.

Pre-selling condominiums such as the Alpine Villas, a collection of six to eight-story mid-rise condominiums in the manner of Swiss chalets tucked exclusively within Crosswinds, are available at Crosswinds by Brittany.

Alpine Villas at Crosswinds provides you with the pleasure of everyday privileged life, with special access to premium amenities, high-level security, and an unrivaled Swiss-inspired community. Everything you need is within arm’s reach, so you can experience everyday luxury condo life without sacrificing security, privacy, or exclusivity. It’s time to invest in yourself for a lifetime of living beyond your means.

Future expansions will only add to the property’s appeal, ensuring that it remains the premier holiday site in Tagaytay City.

1 Bedroom Unit Alpine Villas in Crosswinds.

Alpine Villas is also seen as a good source of passive income, with rental prospects from travelers looking for a quick weekend break in Tagaytay.

Alpine Villas’ first pre-sale condominium building, Bernese, is expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2021, and its second building, Blanc, in the second quarter of 2022, according to Crosswinds by Brittany Corporation.

Bernese and Blanc, named after mountain ranges in the Swiss Alps, are well-planned and environmentally conscious developments. The upscale condominium complex will have its own special amenities pavilion inside Crosswinds Tagaytay, designed to put everything within reach. Furthermore, further upscale commercial and retail companies are scheduled to open in the future to match Alpine Villas at Crosswinds’ upscale residential development.

Crosswinds by Brittany Corporation is less than 5 minutes from the iconic Tagaytay Picnic Grove and 7 minutes west of the Tagaytay Rotunda, all of which are close to the most popular restaurants, activity areas, hotels, and casinos.

Tagaytay has become highly accessible because to many access highways. Going to Crosswinds by Brittany Corporation in Tagaytay City is a breeze as the said luxury property development is served by major highways and alternative access roads which include the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) – Eton and Silangan Exits that lead to the Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay Road, as well as Aguinaldo Highway.

There is no better spot to invest in real estate or to find a private home away from home than Tagaytay, and there is no better property to choose than Crosswinds by Brittany Corporation. There’s more to Crosswinds than just enjoying the Swiss way of life; the enclave also provides premium and long-term investments in the form of luxury home developments like the Alpine Villas.

For additonal information on Crosswinds by Brittany Corporation and the latest updates on its luxury developments, visit our official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/crosswindstagaytay.

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Choosing a luxury house is choosing the perfect life for you. Whether you’re looking as a young couple or a large family, Portofino offers the best selection of Italian-inspired thematic homes just for you. Vista Alabang is a vast 600-hectare estate south of Manila that exudes the beauty of old-world Italy and the modern chic of modern Europe. It boasts Italian architectural talent seen in the details of each house, such as cupolas, gabled roofs, and pocket gardens. Italian-living in Vista Alabang can be defined by one phrase: luxurious living and Italian living.

At Portofino, amenities and exquisite landscapes are top-notch and world-class.

The house and lot developments-  for sale in this estate were carefully planned with the family in mind. Amenities, location, and landscape come together in this community in one unified and detail-oriented master plan. This diverse community is a prime location close to shopping, dining, and entertainment. 

Vista Alabang is divided into three districts called “enclaves”.

The first one of the enclaves is Portofino Heights. Portofino Heights’ architectural details are sophisticated yet cultured. Its Italian structural traits such as cupolas, cobblestone pathways, gabled roofs, and pocket gardens draw the beauty of landscape and light. Offering charming and capacious homes for your family, Portofino Heights is the first phase of Portofino. These luxury house and lot developments are inspired by the chic style of cosmopolitan Italy so that you can enjoy a taste of Italian culture by taking an evening passeggiata (a leisurely walk or stroll) around the elegantly landscaped gardens and walkways. Homeowners at this luxury property development also get to enjoy a world-class amenity center called Monte di Portofino, which is furnished with these features: a Roman-inspired lap pool and children’s pool, function rooms convertible to a badminton court, basketball court, tennis court, grand ballroom for 300 people, fully-equipped gym, and nature jogging trails.  All of these were carefully planned for your perfect Italian living. Know more about Italian lifestyle here.

Next is Portofino South. Adjoining the Courtyards of Portofino I, Portofino South Alabang is the second enclave phase of Portofino. At its exceptional amenity center, Parco de Portofino, residents will get to enjoy the following features: a grand clubhouse with an exciting events hall, interactive swimming pool for children, activity area, basketball court, function hall, and meeting rooms, and a place for health and fitness.

The last is Amore, the newest of all Portofino enclaves. Amore at Portofino is inspired by the beauty and rustic allure of Tuscany.  In 2015, Amore was recognized as the “Best Housing Development in Manila” and the “Best Housing Development in the Philippines” during the Philippines Property Awards, certifying that a house for sale in this wonderful development is certainly worth one’s investment. At its amenity center, residents get to appreciate beautiful features such as a swimming pool, basketball court, community hall, and a meditation garden. 

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Grab the chance to choose the life best fit for you.

Here are the three ready-for-occupancy houses available in each enclave

The Pietro at Portofino exudes Italian living at its finest structure and home design.

Pietro Ready Home

Start the next chapter of your life in this stunning 2-story Italian home. Pietro is a 264 square meter (floor area) luxury house model that provides grand spaces for living and quality time for the family. This makes it one of the best available homes Brittany in Vista Alabang could offer for starting families. Ideally situated at the heart of Portofino Heights, Pietro towers over the beautiful Italian-themed communities of Vista Alabang. Occupants can enjoy exclusive community amenities like a world-class amenity center called Monte di Portofino and fitness areas like swimming pools, fitness gym, indoor badminton court, grand function room, kiddie park, basketball, and tennis court. Pietro is also within proximity of Evia Lifestyle Center. 

This community offers not only a peaceful vibe and luxury living but also safety and security. The Portofino is fortified with round-the-clock security, CCTV monitoring at all entry and exit points, and a 24/7 roving patrol. Rest assured, the community is designed to preserve its scenic beauty by undergrounding all eye-sore power cables, just so that you could enjoy that Italian living.

With a spacious floor area, the Pietro encourages you to maximize space according to any lifestyle you want.

Italian Living: A Masterpiece Meets Functional Design

Pietro is a ready-for-occupancy house showcasing luxury from its enticing exterior and beautiful design.  It comes with a total lot area of 225square meters or 2841.67 square feet, just enough space to make memories with loved ones. The house features a two-car garage established with an aluminum roll-up door to enjoy the functionality and that western vibe. The façade already exudes the Italian vibe with its solid panel door and pitcher handle lockset. Upon entry of the ground floor, you are welcomed by a beautifully designed living area that extends from the foyer up to the dining area. Just beside the dining area is a spacious U-shaped kitchen equipped with a peninsula countertop customized with a quartz slab. Of course, the house also has a maid’s quarters with a toilet and bath which can be accessed through the utility area. The utility area is strategically connected to the kitchen for the reason that homeowners can choose to cook there in order to prevent stubborn cooking odor from lingering in the house. It is also where you can do laundry. The last feature of the house is a welcoming guest room which is perpendicular to the toilet and bath.

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Family bonding is the central theme of this house. The second floor highlights its remodeled family living area where loved ones can bond. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet which leads to its own toilet and bath. This bedroom is the only room that has access to the balcony that overlooks the beautiful Italian community. Only a sliding door separates your room from that gorgeous view. Just across the master bedroom are the two bedrooms separated by a common toilet and bath for the whole floor. All bedrooms have windows so that you can enjoy that countryside lifestyle with fresh air. 

This house model by Brittany Corporation can be found along Daang Hari in Vista Alabang properties. It is a ready-for-occupancy luxury house in Portofino Heights Alabang, where you can find other houses and lots for sale in Alabang.

Raphael Ready Home

If you are looking for big luxury homes fit for a big family, Raphael is the perfect one. Raphael is the biggest among the available ready-for-occupancy houses in Vista Alabang. With a floor area of 292 square meters, Raphael was carefully crafted to fit the thematic lifestyle inspired by Italy. By far, this is the best Italian-inspired house in Portofino Heights as it radiates Italian architecture both inside and outside. Both a home and luxury real estate masterpiece, you can enjoy your mornings waking up in awe of the beautiful community.

Just like Pietro, homeowners of Raphael can enjoy the exclusive community amenities of Portofino Heights like a world-class amenity center named Monte di Portofino and fitness areas such as swimming pools, indoor badminton court, fitness gym, grand function room, kiddie park, basketball, and tennis court. The Italian-inspired community does not only offer Italian living but also safety and security with affixed round-the-clock security, CCTV monitoring at all entry and exit points, and a 24/7 roving patrol. The community is designed to preserve its countryside beauty by undergrounding any eye-sore communication or power cable. 

The Raphael ready home is a luxury house model that is perfect for investors who prioritize the beauty and value of exclusivity.

Going big and luxurious with Raphael

Raphael enjoys a whopping lot area of 264 square meters. The façade of the house showcases a two-car garage port equipped with an aluminum roll-up door. The garage immediately connects to the driver’s room, which can be turned into extra space for storage if unused. Entering through the porch, you can already appreciate the Italian design of the solid panel door and pitcher-like handle lockset. Immediately to the side, adjacent to the powder room and staircase, you can enter the spacious living room, which is cornered by windows to appreciate natural light. This room gives a taste of the elegant life with its grand spaces for recreation and living. Connecting the living room to the courtyard is a sliding door. Parallel to it is another sliding door connecting to the dining room. 

Raphael is an elegant home from Brittany’s classic courtyard series, which is the only house among the three ready-for-occupancy homes to feature a courtyard. This feature lets you reminisce about the Italian countryside living through a relaxing afternoon tea in the courtyard or any family bonding activity. The dining room leads to the horseshoe-shaped kitchen with a peninsula countertop customized with a quartz slab. The utility room connects to the maid’s quarters. Both the maid’s quarters and driver’s room are equipped with a toilet and bath. It is worth mentioning that only Raphael offers an extra room for the driver among the three ready-for-occupancy homes. 

Every corner of the Raphael luxury house model is carefully thought of to entertain the lifestyle you want to live.

The second floor was designed with stunning structure and regal design to fit three bedrooms and one master bedroom, fit for a big family. All three spacious bedrooms are equipped with en suite bathrooms. The second floor also has a linen room suitable for storage. The Master bedroom is perfectly designed with a walk-in closet and has its own toilet and bath for its own convenience. This room also enjoys its own his and hers sink and bathtub. Just across the staircase is a small balcony where you can reminisce about the beautiful landscape in Italy.

Lastly, the stairs lead up to Raphael’s most prominent feature, which can be noticed from the outside, giving the house its old-world charm—the attic floor. This floor is called the Family Hall, which can be remodeled by the owner so that it can be used as a personal office or an entertainment room. 

Make the most of your family living with one of the biggest ready-for-occupancy luxury houses in Vista Alabang. Raphael is among the Portofino Heights houses and lots for sale by Brittany Corporation along Daang Hari. Brittany Corporation is the luxury residential arm of Vista Land projects.

Lorenzo Ready Home

Enjoy a luxurious lifestyle with this list’s newest house. With its eye-catching layout, Lorenzo is an amalgamation of comfort and security for its residents. This 177 square meters (floor area) home delivers artistic design from its concrete roof tiles to its stucco finish. Be enticed and enjoy serenity at Amore’s ready-for-occupancy home. This two-story house is ideal for young couples who are looking for luxury real estate in the Philippines. 

Owners of Lorenzo can enjoy the exclusive amenities in Amore like Al Fresco Lounge, a community hall, meditation garden, and other fitness facilities such as a swimming pool and a basketball court. Much like the other Italian-inspired Alabang houses, the Amore offers safety and security with round-the-clock security, CCTV monitoring at all entry and exit points, and a 24/7 roving patrol. The new enclave is designed to preserve its Italian aesthetic by undergrounding any eye-sore power cable.

The Lorenzo ready home is a luxury house model that complements Italian living with your lifestyles.

Cozy yet breathtaking architecture for Italian living

Lorenzo, which has 209 square meters of lot area, features a two-carport garage for homeowner vehicles. The mini porch showcases its molded solid panel door with a pitcher handle lockset perfect for that Italian living vibe. Upon entry, you are greeted with a keeping room which is beside the dining room.  Further into the house is a small den where family and guests can hang out. The dining room also leads to the lanai, which is connected by a sliding door. Here, you can enjoy the comforts of family gatherings and hosting small dinners with your friends under the roof of your beautiful Italian-inspired home. Other assets of the ground floor are the L-shaped kitchen furnished with a granite countertop, which connects to the Utility area, and the maid’s room with toilet and bath. Just across the keeping room are the powder room and staircase. 

Right on the second floor of your Lorenzo luxury home, you can discover how you want to reflect your style and the style of Italian living.

The second floor is equipped with two bedrooms, one master’s bedroom, and a spacious family area which is ideal for starting memories and bonding moments with the family. Just beside the staircase is a common toilet and bath for everyone on the floor to share. The master’s bedroom contains a walk-in closet that continues to the toilet and bath. This room is the only room that has access to the balcony. The spacious balcony is perfect for enjoying thematic living with your partner while overlooking the Italian homes of Brittany by Vista Land. 

Indeed, Lorenzo is the perfect property for sale in Brittany for starting families. If you’re looking for a house for sale in Alabang, Lorenzo can be the ideal retirement, investment, and vacation home just for you! Amore in Daang Reyna is part of Brittany Corporation’s Vista Alabang properties, which replicates the Italian aesthetic.

To know more about our luxury house and lot for sale developments in Vista Alabang, visit our official Facebook page or contact us at +63917 883 8103 or at our hotline: 55-8BRITT,  LOC 0335-36.

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Daang Hari has been home to several top-tier subdivisions located in what people usually call the ‘South’. A once empty field has now turned into one of the most accessible roads convenient for anyone who wants to travel from Cavite to Manila, and vice versa.  While driving around the stretch of Daang Hari, you might find yourself looking at the majestic architectural details of  Vista Alabang, a masterplanned community that houses the best subdivisions in Daang Hari and grants accessibility and convenience to give you the finest upscale developments in the area.

The Evia Lifestyle Center in Daang Hari is the ideal spot to unwind with your closest friends and family, providing a close-to-home vacation experience near the best Daang Hari subdivisions.

Vista Alabang: Everything at your fingertips

Most people would rather live in a luxury community that allows them to choose peace and serenity rather than the hustle and bustle of city life. A neighborhood surrounded by nature, but still allows you to live the dynamic way of life you have always dreamt of living. The life where you get to enjoy your mornings with a double shot of espresso while reading the latest news in a luxury home with breathtaking views. Imagine living in an Italian-themed community that is close to everything you need, from recreational establishments to medical and educational institutions. Vista Alabang propounds the pleasure of life within its locality, granting people the luxurious living they deserve.

One of the many developments situated in Vista Alabang that makes it a prime location is the Evia Lifestyle Center, a one-stop-shop lifestyle shopping center located at the heart of Daang Hari. Evia presents its locals with world-class dining experiences and a combination of an indoor and outdoor experience of an Italian-inspired setting and thematic living. Locals also get to enjoy the aesthetically pleasing movie house in Evia— the Evia Cinemas or Vista Cinemas, where they can watch newly released movies with their dearest friends and family. Living in the luxurious community of Vista Alabang has never been so easy with AllHome’s and AllDigital’s diverse selections of furniture, home appliances, and various entertainment and digital equipment.

Aside from AllHome and AllDigital which are perfect for filling up your luxury home, Evia also offers AllBike for the bike enthusiasts, and PetBuddy for your pet’s food and accessories, and grooming services. Evia is certainly the one-stop shop for your recreational and essential needs. Want to shop for clothes for the upcoming grand occasion with your family? Evia has H&M, Forever21, and the likes. Miss eating out over ribs and steaks? Racks and TGI Fridays got you!  Want to grab an iced coffee with your friends? You can do so whilst reading your favorite novel at Coffee Project Black x Fully Booked. Everything you need is available at Evia Lifestyle Center.

Set within the boundless masterplanned community of Vista Alabang, Palazzo Verde is considered the gem of the vicinity for its world-class Victorian architecture and high-end facilities, equipped with thematic interiors and exteriors that are perfect for any special occasion that deserves nothing less than the grandest of things.

One of the top things people consider in finding a luxury home is the accessibility to hospitals,  educational institutions, and business districts. In Vista Alabang, it will never be a problem as there will be easy access to the upcoming world-class health development in the area— VitaCare Unimed Hospital. Aside from this, a 100-hectare University Town is soon to be developed in the area along with Vista Hub, a 10-hectare business district in Vista Alabang.

Brittany Corporation is a luxury homes brand by Vista Land, the largest and most accomplished homebuilder in the Philippines.

Portofino: Beholding beauty and elegance within

Brittany Corporation, a subsidiary of Vista Land & Landscapes, is the premier name in luxury real estate in the Philippines. Brittany develops luxury subdivisions offering thematic living inspired by the world’s finest countries through Old World European, American, and Italian-themed projects. Brittany has three luxury developments at Vista Alabang: Portofino Heights, Portofino South, and Amore at Portofino.

These magnificent enclaves of Portofino situated in the 1,500-hectare master-planned development of Vista Alabang, offer luxury residential lots, and luxury house and lot packages. All of these is within a 5-minute drive from Evia Lifestyle Center, 10 minutes from Asian Hospital Medical Center, 20 minutes from BGC and Ninoy Aquino International Airport, and 30 minutes from Makati Central Business District. Aside from the access to the major road networks, the three residential communities of Brittany’s Vista Alabang also bequeath their residents with underground utilities, high-end amenities, round-the-clock security with electric fencing, 24/7 roving patrol, and CCTV camera at all entry and exit points.

Envision yourself living in an upscale luxury home that exudes elegance and thematic living. Envision yourself waking up to an exquisite view of the lush landscape as you feel the warmth of the perfect ray of sunlight. Envision yourself taking pleasure in the timeless beauty of your humble abode as you spend your days with your dearest family. In Portofino, everything you imagine happens.

Experience the life you have been dreaming of, and experience curated luxury in the enclaves of Portofino. Elegance is a key factor for Portofino, and with elegance comes harmony with nature. The communities are surrounded by trees and vast lush landscapes that make your stay in Portofino worthwhile. Being able to connect with nature will certainly bring out the best in you as the natural energy radiates within.

At Portofino, amenities and exquisite landscapes are top-notch and world-class.

Portofino Heights: Taking Elegance to Another Level

Step into an Italian-inspired neighborhood with Old World charm and architectural elements that make you feel like you’re living in a world-class community. Cupolas, cobblestone walks, gabled roofs, and pocket gardens are just a few of the Italian architectural characteristics that give Portofino Heights its refined feel.

Portofino Heights is the largest and first enclave in Portofino, offering elegant and spacious houses for your family. Portofino Heights is a 75-hectare development that provides luxurious homes and large lots ranging from 280 to 1000 square meters, all inspired by the stylish aesthetic of cosmopolitan Italy. All of this is set against a backdrop of lush landscaping and nicely planted pocket gardens and walkways.

Residents also get to enjoy a world-class amenity center called Monte di Portofino, which is endowed with the following features: a Roman-inspired lap pool and children’s pool, basketball court, tennis court, function rooms convertible to a badminton court, grand ballroom for 300 heads, fully-equipped gym, and jogging trails surrounded by nature.

Portofino Heights offers two ready-for-occupancy luxury houses which are the Raphael and Pietro models, the elegant and luxury house models from the Brittany Classics Courtyard series. Raphael ready home brings to life the Old World charm with its stunning structure and regal design, reminiscent of the beautiful landscape of Italy. With spacious bedrooms, an attic that can be used as an entertainment room, and a courtyard where you can enjoy an afternoon tea, Raphael ready home is undeniably one of the best luxury houses in Portofino that you need to consider. Another ready home located in Portofino Heights is Pietro, a ready home showcasing opulence from its alluring exterior and distinctive design.

Aside from the Raphael and Pietro ready homes, Portofino Heights also offers residential lots and non-ready for occupancy luxury homes such as Antonello, a two-story Italian home which has 286 square meters of floor space and 4 bedrooms; Pietro, a two-story, 264 square meters three-bedroom home; and Rafaello, a three-story non-ready for occupancy home, and the largest among the three luxury houses with 4 bedrooms and a  292 square meter floor area.

Parco di Portofino is the biggest clubhouse and amenity space for the homeowners of Portofino South.

Portofino South: A luxury community in the South

Portofino South is another enclave of Portofino, with 50 hectares of land and lots ranging in size from 300 to 700 square meters. This enclave has the same Old World Italian beauty of Portofino Heights, as well as the sophisticated flair of modern Europe. Portofino Heights is a 5-minute drive away, while Evia Lifestyle Center is a 3-minute drive away.

Portofino South endows you with a taste of Italy with its Italian-inspired architecture, and world-class amenities from its amenity center — Parco Di Portofino. Residents of Portofino South will get to enjoy the following recreational facilities in Parco Di Portofino: a grand clubhouse with an impressive events hall where you can celebrate your family’s grand occasions, an interactive swimming pool for kids for them to experience a vacation not far from home, a sports amenity such as basketball court, an activity area, an exclusive function area, and meeting rooms, and a space for health and fitness. Parco Di Portofino also has an Al Fresco lounge. Al Fresco in Italy means ‘in the chill’ or ‘in the cool’ in English, which is why the Al Fresco lounge is the perfect place to unwind and take a break from the realities of life.

Amore at Portofino exudes the charm of Italian living in the community and home designs it features.

Amore at Portofino: Love at First Sight

Fall in love with Amore at Portofino, the newest development among the three magnificent enclaves of Portofino. Inspired by the Italian word that translates to the word ‘love’, Amore will unquestionably make you fall in love at the sight of its lush landscape that lends a quaint ambience, with a touch of romance. Amore at Portofino is Brittany‘s 35-hectare Tuscan-inspired exclusive gated community that exudes the rustic appeal and charm of Tuscany. With its intricate Tuscan-inspired designs on its sun-dappled streets, tinkling fountains, and manicured gardens, Amore is beyond doubt, one of the best luxury subdivisions in Vista Alabang, Daang Hari.

Lorenzo, the exceptional upscale ready home in Amore, highlights comfort and security for its residents and delivers artistic design from its concrete roof tiles to its stucco finish, to replicate the Italian aesthetic. This luxury home is built within a 209 square meter lot, covering a 177 square meter floor that is ideally built to bequeath you with a generous living space that overlooks a vast lush landscape and a dynamic setting to cultivate lasting memories with your family. Aside from Lorenzo ready home, Amore also offers pre-selling house models such as Carletti from Amore’s Artisan Collection; Rafaello and Antonello from the Brittany Collection.

Aside from the residential lots and house and lot for sale packages that Amore offers, this exclusive community also provides the best luxury living experience with its world-class amenities and facilities that boasts a beautiful sprawling pool, the perfect patch of turquoise amid the terracotta homes; and the Al Fresco lounge, the best place to de-stress and unwind in Amore at Portofino.

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Portofino Heights, Portofino South, and Amore at Portofino: The best subdivisions to consider in Daang Hari

The real estate market in the Philippines has always been resilient and thriving, and despite the COVID-19 pandemic, investing in luxury real estate is generally the safest option. The luxury market in real estate has always been stable and the affluent’s growing need for an exclusive and upscale property is persistently present.

Acquiring a ‘dream home’ is one of those life accomplishments that tops nearly everyone’s bucket list. Choosing a luxury home is more than just purchasing a house that is pleasing to the eye if you are aiming for a home where you will spend the rest of your life. Considering a home ‘luxurious’ is more than just the expensive price tag alone, but is more about having to experience the grand life you have always dreamed of living. The accessibility to major roads, shopping centers, educational institutions, and medical facilities also contributes to the value of a luxury home. The affluent market looks for many of the same features that all buyers desire but on a grander scale, and this market has a strong aspiration for exclusivity and security that only a few can provide.

In the generously spaced community of Portofino Heights, Portofino South, and Amore at Portofino, exclusivity, security, and luxury is the top-most priority. The sight of Portofino homes’ distinct design features such as its sun-drenched colors, high arched windows, archways, and cupolas will make you fall in love with its romantic and sophisticated ambience.

Buying a property in the best subdivisions in Daang Hari, may it be a residential lot or a luxury home, will undeniably make your dream of luxury living a reality. Your dream of waking up to a serene environment will become a reality with the enclaves of Portofino’s lush landscape of courtyard gardens, polished lawns, cluster rows, and streets of pines. From the high ceilings to the majestic cupolas, one thing is for sure— you can see nothing but elegance from each luxury home.

From your morning cup of coffee to your evening barbeque party with friends and family, all occasions, no matter how big or small, will always feel like the best moment in your life with the serene environment Portofino provides you. Tranquility, elegance, sanguinity— you name it, all these await you in Portofino.

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