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1. WHERE ARE THE PROJECTS OF PAAPDC LOCATED?

At present, PAAPDC projects are concentrated in the high growth areas of the Province of Laguna where major industrial complexes are located, particularly in the municipalities of San Pedro, Biñan, Cabuyao and Calamba City. The completed projects include St. Joseph Village 1 in San Vicente, San Pedro; St. Joseph Village 2 in Sto. Tomas, Biñan; St. Joseph Village 3 in Mamatid, Cabuyao; St. Joseph Villages 4, 5, and 6 in Butong, Cabuyao. On-going projects where house and lot units are still for sale include St. Joseph Village 8 in Butong, Cabuyao; St. Joseph Village 7 in Marinig, Cabuyao; Laguna Buenavista Executive Homes in Barandal, Calamba City and St. Joseph Village 9 in Langgam, San Pedro. All of the foregoing projects already have existing residential communities.

2. WHAT ARE THE PRODUCTS OFFERED BY PAAPDC?

PAAPDC offers a fine selection of house models with lot areas ranging from 40 square meters to 120 square meters. Houses are either single attached or detached. There are townhouse and row house types with floor areas ranging from 27 to 104 square meters.

3. ARE YOUR HOUSES READY FOR OCCUPANCY? WHEN CAN WE MOVE-IN?

Generally, the packages being offered are not yet ready for occupancy. There are Ready-For-Occupancy (RFO) units in certain projects which, however, are limited in number. Buyers are allowed to move-in to the units as soon as document and payment requirements are met and the unit construction is completed.

4. ARE PROPERTIES IN YOUR PROJECTS SECURE ENOUGH?

Yes. All PAAPDC projects are manned by 24-hour security personnel posted at the entrance gate of each project who monitor people and traffic going to and from the subdivision premises. Moreover, the locations of the projects are well-chosen to ensure secure living of the residents.

5. IS THERE ADEQUATE WATER AND POWER SYSTEM FACILITY IN YOUR PROJECTS?

Yes. The water system facility of every PAAPDC project is competently managed and handled by St. Joseph Water Services Corporation (SJWSC). SJWSC has the capability of operating at 100% capacity based on the density of units in each project. The power system is provided by MERALCO, ensuring that each unit is power cable ready that can be energized upon the installation of the electric meter.

6. WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE PAAPDC OVER OTHER DEVELOPERS?

PAAPDC has set the track record of building better, high quality houses in Laguna. It has more than 13 years of solid performance in subdivision development backed by highly professional sales force and buyer-friendly corporate staff and officers. PAAPDC projects are products of well-crafted master plan created by seasoned Engineers and Architects which comprise the technical team, among others. The features and amenities for each project are tailored-fit to the type of development and concept for each subdivision. The houses are in simple but very functional designs that suit the taste and preferences of the buyers, and its durability is guaranteed by PAAPDC. Affordable financing packages are likewise made available by PAAPDC that suit the payment capacity of the buyers.

7. HOW MANY HOUSE MODELS DO YOU HAVE?

PAAPDC offers a variety of house models in each project to choose from. There are 6 house models in Laguna Buenavista Executive Homes; 3 in St. Joseph Village 8; 3 in St. Joseph Village 7; and 5 in St. Joseph Village 9. PAAPDC continuously conceptualizes house models with simple but functional designs to suit the taste of the clients.

8. DO YOUR PLANS ALLOW FUTURE EXPANSION OF THE HOUSE?

Yes. The units are very functional in design and allow future expansion or redesign.

9. IF I WANT MY HOUSE CUSTOMIZED, CAN YOU DO IT?

Yes, although generally, the packages that PAAPDC offers are already pre-designed. Buyers are allowed to talk to the Planning and Design team of PAAPDC to discuss the details of the concepts and preferences of the buyers, subject however to the approval of PAAPDC.

10. WHAT ARE YOUR HOUSES MADE OF?

The house structures, particularly its column beams and foundation, are made of reinforced concrete. Walls are concrete hollow blocks with painted rough cement finish with groove and sand blasting on exteriors. Interior partitions are painted plaster finish and painted fiber cement board on wooden frames. Roof framings are made of steel and roofing materials are pre-painted long span with box gutters, flashings and other bended accessories. Windows are white spray coated steel casement and aluminum powder coated sliding windows. Main doors are painted wooden panels and painted flush doors for bedrooms and PVC Door and jamb for toilet and bath. Floor finishing is ceramic tile (for complete types) and homogenous vinyl tiles on the second floor. Ceramic tiles for kitchen counter top and stainless steel sink. For toilet and bath, ceramic floor tiles and glazed wall tiles.

11. IF I BUY NOW, HOW LONG CAN YOU FINISH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOUSE?

Allow at least 60 days from date of full payment of the equity/downpayment for installment buyers, or from full payment of the total contract price for cash buyers, within which to complete the construction of the house.

12. I AM A LOT BUYER. WHAT SHOULD I DO TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HOUSE ON MY LOT?

Lot buyers have the option either to build their own house or to request PAAPDC to build the house on the lot. In both cases, the construction cost shall be for the account of the buyer. Should a lot buyer prefer to build the house without the involvement of PAAPDC in its construction, he/she is still required to secure the approval of PAAPDC technical group on the plans that will be used for the construction to ensure that the buyer will comply with the architectural designs and guidelines of the subdivision.

13. HOW DO I GET STARTED IN ACQUIRING A PROPERTY FROM PAAPDC?

Simply provide us your query and contact details, and we shall get back to you immediately to facilitate your reservation.

14. I AM A FOREIGNER. CAN I PURCHASE A PROPERTY FROM PAAPDC?

Philippine laws provide for limitations on ownership of real property by foreign nationals. Foreign nationals seeking to purchase real properties from PAAPDC are encouraged to consult with PAAPDC Sales and Marketing to be guided accordingly.

15. I AM A FILIPINO CITIZEN. CAN I PURCHASE A PROPERTY EVEN IF I AM ABROAD?

Yes. Simply designate your authorized representative in the Philippines and execute a Special Power of Attorney to formalize said designation. Your representative must be authorized to act on your behalf to transact with PAAPDC relative to your purchase of a property. Said Special Power of Attorney should be properly notarized. Should you execute said Special Power of Attorney while in a foreign country, go to the nearest Philippine Consulate to have the Special Power of Attorney duly authenticated. As soon as you provide us a copy of said Special Power of Attorney, we shall furnish your representative the necessary sales documents for execution.

16. HOW MUCH DO YOUR HOUSES COST?

Our house and lot packages range from P450,000.00 to P3,600,000.00. Lot prices range from P4,500.00 to P5,500.00 per square meter.

17. WHAT ARE THE AVAILABLE FINANCING OPTIONS?

The following are your financing options:

1. Pag-IBIG Fund housing loan     – for Pag-IBIG fund members
2. payable up to 30 years depending on the total contract price of the unit
1. Deferred Payment for 12 months without interest
2. In-house financing for 5, 7, or 10 years at affordable interest rates per annum fixed within the term
3. Direct-end buyer’s financing from our friendly accredited banks at very attractive interest rates and affordable payment terms

18. WHERE CAN PAYMENTS BE MADE?

Payments are accepted only at the PAAPDC Head Office in San Pedro, Laguna. For in-house and deferred payment plan, buyers can issue post-dated checks that will cover the monthly payments both on the equity and the balance as amortized over the preferred term. For Pag-IBIG financed units, buyers can pay Pag-IBIG Fund through PAAPDC in view of the latter’s Collection Servicing Agreement with Pag-IBIG Fund. Post-dated checks can likewise be issued by the buyer that will cover the monthly amortizations payable to Pag-IBIG Fund.  For direct-end buyer’s financing, payment on the equity should likewise be made directly to PAAPDC. However, the balance being financed by the bank should be paid directly to the financing bank.

19. I AM BASED ABROAD. HOW CAN I MAKE PAYMENTS?

Buyers who are based abroad may issue post-dated checks that will cover their payment for the entire term. Direct fund transfers to the account of PAAPDC can also be done through bank to bank arrangement. Details on this concern will be provided to the buyers during reservation.

20. WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS I SHOULD SUBMIT TO PAAPDC IN BUYING A PROPERTY?

The following documents must be submitted to PAAPDC prior to reservation:

• Proof of Income (Job/employment contract, pay slip, Income Tax Return)
• Proof of billing address (credit card, light or water bill)
• Proof of Identity (IDs, photocopy of a valid passport)

Upon reservation, the buyer shall be required to accomplish and sign the Buyer’s Information Sheet, Reservation Agreement and the Contract-to-Sell. For those transacting through a representative, a Special Power of Attorney must be submitted.

Within 30 days from reservation, a buyer shall be required to submit the following:

• 3 pieces 1x1 ID picture (if married, the ID picture of the spouse should also be submitted)
• Birth certificate, if single. Marriage contract, if married
• Residence certificate

21. WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS THAT PAAPDC WILL PROVIDE ME?

Upon reservation, copies of the following documents will be furnished to the buyer or to his/her authorized representative:

• Reservation Agreement
• Interview Sheet
• Contract-to-Sell

Upon full payment of the property, copies of the following documents will be furnished to the buyer or to his/her authorized representative:

• Deed of Absolute Sale
• Original Transfer Certificate of Title of the property purchase (allow transfer in the name of the buyer at least 90 days from full payment of the property)
• Tax declaration of the property (allow transfer in the name of the buyer at least 90 days from full payment of the property)

Vision:

Mission:

To contribute in the promotion of the government national shelter program.

To build and create Filipino communities where living is comfortable, safe and joyful.

To develop and maintain an efficient and friendly organization which shall provide
excellent service and care to its valued clients.

To create value for the benefit of all people involved in our business.

Corporate Profile

In September of 1993, the business started as a single proprietorship under the name, P. A. ALVAREZ REALTY. It opened residential subdivision project in 1994 in San Pedro, Laguna, which was named after St. Joseph, the Worker. Said subdivision featured a fine selection of over 200 housing units that were completely sold-out in less than four months.

On August 26, 1994, the business acquired corporate personality through its registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It was then that the business became known as P. A. ALVAREZ PROPERTIES & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, under the dynamic leadership of Mr. Romarico "Bing" T. Alvarez, as able President and Chief Executive Officer.

Henceforth, the Company continued to develop St. Joseph Villages in different locations in the Province of Laguna. To date, the Company was able to fully develop sixteen projects, including Laguna Buenavista Executive Homes in Calamba City, with five more on-going projects.

In line with its vision and mission, the Company, for the last 12 years, had continously contributed to the housing needs of every Filipino, and had provided every buyer a decent home.

Moving forward, the Company is committed to explore more and better opportunities to sustain its operations, in order to develop more strategic property sites not only in Laguna but also in other areas that are proximate to the working places of the buyers. Complementary to this, the Company is also committed to design more functional houses and to formulate better pricing packages, to meet the housing needs of the public, at affordable prices and payment schemes.

The Company had also developed friendly relationships with various banks and other financial institutions which had been very instrumental in providing the Company much needed funds to sustain its operations and to maintain manageable cash flows. With this, the Company was able to forge better financing facilities. It had likewise made available to buyers more funding mechanisms at better interest rates and easy payment plans.

The Company does not only explore better opportunities for the benefit of its buyers, but its outlook is likewise gleaned towards creating a more professionalized corporate environment for its people. The Management had always been concerned on the professional development and welfare of its employees, including its sales force. Hence, recently, it has expanded its office space to provide a more conductive work place, a more comfortable receiving area for the buyers and sales personnel, and a bigger conference room for trainings, workshops and meetings.

Now on its 16th year in the industry, P. A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation, moves to the future with full confidence with its philosophy of commitment and excellence, and its solid track record as a real property developer.

The Projects

In 1994, Romarico "Bing" Alvarez converted a family-owned 2.3 hectare farmland into a residential subdivision, the St. Joseph Village 1 located in Barangay San Vicente, San Pedro, Laguna. It featured a fine selection of over 200 housing units that were sold-out in less than 4 months.

Motivated by this achievement and by the continuing support of the banking sector, P.A, Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation immediately completed, and in succession, four more projects until 1997 - St. Joseph Villages 2 to 5. These achievements established over 2,000 housing units in the various areas in the Province of Laguna--from Sto. Tomas, to Mamatid and Butong, Cabuyao. PA. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation built communities that flourished with wide spacious roads, characteristic community areas, distinctive construction standards, and elegant architectural designs. With its vigour and business acumen, the Company again sold housing units per project in less than 4 months.

P. A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation continued to grow with its acquisition and development of 1,064 parcels of land located at Laguna Buenavista Executive Homes. The project is strategically located at Barandal, Calamba City, Province of Laguna, which makes it readily accessible to and from Metro Manila, Tagaytay, Batangas and Quezon.

P. A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation later unveiled St. Joseph Village 6, 7, and 8 in Cabuyao, Laguna, further delivering quality and affordable housing units to the public.

Proving itself as a seasoned real estate developer, the Company recently launched its newest projects, St. Joseph Village 9 and 10, in Barangay Langgam, San Pedro, Laguna, and St. Joseph Village 7 Phase 2 in Cabuyao, Laguna.

St. Joseph Village 7 Phase 2, a Php135-Million project was recently approved for registration as a mass housing project by the Board of Investments. Said village proved to be another fast-selling project, thus impelling P. A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation to open and develop another expansion area, St. Joseph Village 7 Phase 3, towards the third quarter of 2008.

St. Joseph Villages 9 and 10 Phases 1 and 2 were very well-received by the public at San Pedro, Laguna, that there came an increasing demand for a new phase. St. Joseph Village 10 Phase 3 is scheduled to open on April 2008.

P. A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation has another project brewing in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna, with its recent acquisition of a 96,266 square meter property. Strategically located beside a premier theme park, the project is expected to come up innovative and themed designs of model houses and medium rise buildings.


The Organization

Since its birth, P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation achieved growth in personnel from just three full-time employees in 1994 to 89 in 2008. With the clarity of the Company's commitment, the productive and competent corps of officers and staff had provided the mechanism for the Company's success.

The Company likewise boasts of a continuously robust and dynamic network of over a thousand full-time and part-time marketing brokers and agents, thereby providing a formidable distribution channel for the Company's projects.

To nurture the growing needs of the organizaton. P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation has nourished internal relationships and technical competence by implementing training and organization development programs such as sales accreditation seminars, teambuilding and recreation activities.