Rada Regency

Lived here for 3 years. Great LOCATION especially if you work within the CBD. The area is well-lit even late at night for those OT moments. Dela Rosa walkway is just across the road and Ayala Ave is on the next block so you get easy access to many of Makati's offices. Rada Regency is close to restaurants (KFC, Subway), coffee/tea shops (Serenitea, Figaro, Starbucks), convenience stores (7-11, Mini Stop, Korean store), salons, laundry services and of course malls (5 mins walk to Greenbelt!!!). Security is good -- guards are friendly, can tell residents from non-residents, and do regular checks on diff floors. PET parents will like this place -- loads of dog owners on my floor plus it's near Legazpi Park for those morning strolls. Good VALUE FOR MONEY -- rent is reasonable given its central location (perhaps even among the lowest rates there). UNIT QUALITY is decent. Lived in a studio type (about 19 sqm) so it's pretty small, but if you're a single working adult this would be a great deal. Couples/families may opt for other unit types. Area can be quite noisy at times (Dela Rosa is a busy street) but it's tolerable. COMMUTER-friendly -- easy to find cabs, UV Express terminals across the street, 5-10 min. walk to Ayala bus station, 25-35 min. walk to MRT station. Overall, I'd recommend this place.

LOCATION: I think Rada Regency was the best place I've lived in when I was still in the Philippines. It's right smack in the middle of restaurants, coffee shops, convenience stores, Makati office buildings, spas, gym, and even jolly-jeeps / carinderia. Going to Greenbelt was just a 5- to 7-minute walk and it's easy to get a cab at the foot of the condominium. A plus for me was it has a laundromat and a Korean convenience store as tenants in the first floor. :-) AMENITIES: I wasn't a big fan of using the gym and taking a dip in the pool, but I thought they were just fine. I liked hanging out at the penthouse though since it's very serene. VALUE FOR MONEY: Given its location, Rada Regency's rent fee was just about right (and friendly). UNIT QUALITY: What I liked most about the unit (and the whole building) was it's clean. No cockroaches and no funky smell. The studio pad may be small for some, but I thought that it was just enough for someone who's in the office day and night. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: With my few encounters at the Admin Office, I think that the admin officers were all approachable and helpful (esp when you get into a situation). Judging from my overall experience with Rada Regency, it may suffice to say that their property management was a lot better compared to the first condo I rented in. SECURITY: I love Rada Regency's security! Their security guards were all very friendly and trustworthy. They will make you feel safe and that you're taken care of. They make rounds in different floors regularly; parking lot included.