Now this is more like it, right? A head-to-head showdown between two
competitors though it’s not really bashing and brawling. A battle between two
popular property developers sounds more exciting. But what would be the battle
be about? It’s more of a comparison between two developments done or being done
in the same location.
For the first Pro
Friends (Property Company of Friends Inc) and Camella Homes (Vista Land
Co.) challenge, the battle ground would be San Fernando, Pampanga. PCFI’s The Palms Lakeshore versus Camella’s Andalusia. Let the battle begin!
Pro-Friends
The Palms Lakeshore boasts of giving buyers a dream lakeside home in a
65-hectare subdivision in a 300-hectare lakeside community that offers fresh
air and open space. Residents are ensured with “living serenely without being
too far from the city.”
Accessibility:
SM San Fernando is less than 10 minutes away by car or by village
shuttle. The nearest NLEX exit is less than 5 minutes away. Diosdado Macapagal
Airport is 15 minutes away. Hospitals, schools, and malls are nearby.
Model units:
Liana – 50 sqm; Php 980,000
Mia – 60 sqm; Php 1,200,000
Sofia – 52 sqm; Php 1,500,000
Brooke – 72 sqm; Php 1,850,000
Leighton – 84 sqm; Php 2,300,000
Amenities:
12-hectare lake (with boat riding, rowing and fishing available),
lakeside parks, jogging path, retail area and Petron gasoline station, shuttle
service to SM Pampanga Transport Terminal, community church
Pricing:
Typical Selling Price Range: Php 980,000 – Php 2,300,000
Camella
Camella Andalusia claims to be “the first Spanish-themed residential
development in San Fernando.” Its strategic location of being 30 minutes away
from the airport is said to be an advantage for constant travelers. The
“8-hectare project is envisioned to satisfy individuals who have the passion
for quiet elegance, taste for sophisticated architecture, and desire for a
comfortable and placid lifestyle.”
Accessibility:
Located along Mc Arthur Highway, San Agustin, and San Fernando,
Andalusia is 30 minutes away from the Diosdado Macapagal Airport and a few
kilometers away from Subic-Clark-Tarlac
Expressway (SCTEX). It is also near schools, malls, and hospitals.
Model units:
Jade – 66 sqm; Php 3,197,300
Pearl – 80 sqm; Php 3,365,400
Sapphire – 91 sqm; Php 3,687,000
Emerald – 141 sqm; Php 4,443,400
Ruby – 171 sqm; Php 5,269,500
Amenities:
Clubhouse, swimming pool, courtyards, fountain parks, WiFi, commercial
area
Pricing:
Typical Selling Price Range: Php 3,197,300 – Php 5,269,500
The Verdict
I think both have good accessibility to important facilities so the two
wins accessibility.
When it comes to model units, both also have their strong points. ProFriends
focused on maximizing space while Camella focused on intricacy of design for a
more upscale look. The same goes to amenities; both focused on different
strengths. ProFriends focused on more paradise-like features while Camella focused
on modern-like features.
But when it comes to pricing, ProFriends won since there was a huge
difference between the price range. Camella’s Jade home unit (cheapest) is at
3million+ while ProFriends’ Liana (cheapest) is at 980,000. That’s a huge gap even
if Jade is at 66 sqm while Liana is at 50 sqm.
(Citing sources: profriends.com,
camellahomes.net)
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