Makati is at the geographical and industrial center of the Philippine business industry. Owning a Makati condo, apartment, or house is greatly beneficial for someone who works in the city but is currently living in the southern part of the metropolis.
For your average southern resident, working in a city like Makati is a big but important step in terms of career growth and advancement. There are many potential companies to work for in the southern Metro but most of the major multinational and local corporations have their head offices in the city.
The commute towards Makati can be difficult for someone who lives in southern Metro Manila. Coming from cities like Las Piñas and Parañaque, commuters can take an hour getting there. That’s on a good day when there isn’t much traffic. On particularly bad day, it can take an hour and a half to two hours. The South Luzon expressway and the Skyway were built to be fast access roads to the North for people from the South, but worsening traffic conditions have removed the “fast” from “fast access”.
Renting a Makati apartment has many benefits for the average Makati employee wherever part of the Metro he may be currently based. Living in a Makati house drastically reduces travel time and commuting expenses. The one or two hours travel time that it used to take Southern residents will be cut in half. The commuting expense is significantly cut too. In instances that your workplace is near your condo or apartment, you can just walk to work. Makati is a city where you can see people walking everywhere (which is also good exercise).
Safety is also an important concern when choosing where you will live, especially for the workers who have families. Makati is a safe place to reside, with high police visibility and a very low crime rate.
Various entertainment establishments are also found throughout the city. Movie houses, shopping malls, bars, cafés, restaurants, and amusement centers can be found and are all easily accessible from different parts of the city. Workers need to unwind and relax after a long day at the office, and these places can help a person do just that.
Owning a Makati condo is a wise and sensible choice for a Makati employee based in the southern parts of the metro. Besides being able to get to work easily, living in a safe and fun environment can be greatly beneficial to your career and personal life.
