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Filinvest brings high-end projects to Cebu

Starting in Cebu some half a century ago, Filinvest Development Corporation has successfully built its legacy in the real estate industry by introducing innovations that reach new heights.

As it continues to build the Filipino dream, Filinvest is committed to making a mark with their expansion in Cebu City by bringing in quality projects catering to mixed-use townships and estates and high-end residential and office developments. The real estate giant recognizes that the Cebuano market is ready to embrace a quality of lifestyle well-matched to the Filinvest Group’s specialty in master-planned projects carefully crafted by deliberate planning and execution.

An artist’s rendering of City di Mare’s stunning coastal view adds to Cebu’s charm

“Seeing that real estate is now booming in Cebu and Filinvest being highly receptive to this development, this is a perfect opportunity to expand our reach to the high-end market beyond Manila. We are responding to a demand amongst the Cebu property buyers and investors – their needs and wants in a high-end development is something that Filinvest wishes to cater to,” Catherine Ilagan, Executive Vice-President for Filinvest Alabang Inc. shares.

With a growing portfolio of successful projects in the high-end market, Filinvest is gaining reputation as one of the country’s leading premium sector developers. In Metro Manila, Filinvest is responsible for the development of the township Filinvest City in Alabang, and premium residentials including The Beaufort in Bonifacio Global City, Bristol at Parkway Place in Alabang, The Enclave Alabang, and Botanika Nature Residences in Alabang. In Cebu, Filinvest has two upscale residential projects, Serulyan Seascapes Mactan and Umi Garden Suites, which is included in City di Mare, a 70-hectare township development of Filinvest within the South Road Properties (SRP).

Serulyan Seascapes Mactan offers you easy living with elegance

Umi Garden Suites charms you the moment you alight in the Welcome Pavilion

Serulyan Seascapes Mactan is a top-end garden residential condominium complex made up of 6 towers nestled within the exclusive Seascapes Resort Town, home to Filinvest’s celebrated Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan. Residents can enjoy the privacy they need as well as the convenience of a location that is very near the city. Offering a comfortable lifestyle and resort-like living, Serulyan Seascapes Mactan gives its residents the best of both worlds.

Umi Garden Suites is the second project under Filinvest’s Exclusive Collection that targets the most selective buyers. Giving stately homes and grand mansions a modern twist, Umi Garden Suites gives you the luxury of a 4.2-hectare estate with complete state-of-the-art amenities, while conveniently located within a master-planned community in the fast developing SRP.

It is no secret that the Cebu market is keen on progress, with its booming business economy, a growing expat community, and the growing demands of discerning Cebuanos. Filinvest is committed to delivering the highest standard of quality property developments to Cebu.

For more information, call 6332. 517 1888 or visit the websites for City di Mare, Serulyan Seascapes Mactan, or Umi Garden Suites. Read more about The Filinvest Group’s projects on Zee Lifestyle‘s May 2016 Design Issue, available via Magzter.

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