Reasons to Consider Buying a Villa Versus Building a House

Many dream of building their own home. They envision choosing their lot, designing their house, and watching it all come to life. But the real process of building a house is not all sunshine and daisies. It will demand commitment and can consume a lot of your time. So if you’re still on the fence about building a house, you may want to explore other alternatives. 

Here are five reasons why you should consider buying a villa instead of building a house:  

You get a ready-for-occupancy home without any hassle.

When it comes to building a home versus buying a villa, it boils down to customization versus convenience.  

If you choose to build your home, you must be ready to find and work regularly with an architect, contractor, and interior designer. You must also secure building permits and other documents and be ready for any unforeseen delays and additional expenses along the way. 

If you buy a villa at Sevina Park, you will get a ready-for-occupancy home, without inconvenience. You and your family can move in immediately. 

Managing overall costs is easier 

Building a home often comes at higher prices and longer timelines. You may have a general idea of the overall construction costs at the start, but it’s highly likely that you’ll eventually run into unexpected costs, such as having to adjust to the fluctuating prices of constructions materials, unexpected delays, changes or upgrades from the original home plans, needing specific landscaping, and preparation for your new home site. You must also factor in door handles all the way to kitchen flooring.  

Whereas when you buy a villa, you already know how much you’ll need, which allows you to budget much more effectively thanks to there being fixed costs for you to consider. You can also negotiate with your broker until you arrive at a price or payment scheme that works for you. Sevina Park Villas as low as a 5% down payment for its villas.  

You can choose from a variety of unit types  

If you are looking for a particular aesthetic, there are three types of units you can choose from at Sevina Park Villas. Two-, three-, and four-bedroom designer villas will delight eco-conscious and nature-loving folks. 

Brought to life by renowned Filipino architectural firm Leandro V. Locsin Partners, these modern tropical villas were designed with sustainability and creativity in mind. The villas open up to lush courtyards and shared open spaces to encourage interactions within the community.

The villas are built to help you cut costs on utility 

With inflation and rising prices, it helps if your home is built to help you cut down on your utility bills. You can incorporate cost-cutting features into your home when designing and building it. Or you can simply choose one that already has them.

Sevina Park Villas are equipped with both smart and passive features that optimize energy usage to reduce costs. All the villas have energy-efficient air-conditioning, lighting, and mechanical systems to help save at least 40% of energy consumption and low-flow water-efficient fixtures to help save at least 20% of water consumption. All villas are designed with an efficient building envelope and equipped with low-E glass windows for thermal comfort and are home automation-ready.   

Those who choose the four-bedroom Villa can enjoy the additional sustainable features such as a full solar energy system, carbon monoxide monitor, and an Energy Recovery Ventilator to exchange stale, polluted indoor air with fresh, clean outdoor air throughout your home without wasting energy.  

The villas are part of the 8.1-hectare mixed-use Sevina Park, a master-planned community by Boston-based global design firm Sasaki Associates. Sevina Park is the first LEED Platinum-certified neighborhood development in the country. 

You can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in a great neighborhood

When you buy a Villa at Sevina Park, you are assured of a great location and privacy. The beautiful scenery and relaxing atmosphere provided by the generous open spaces and abundance of nature make Sevina Park Villas a neighborhood perfect for people who prioritize their family's physical and mental health.

A "culture of health" is fostered in Sevina Park. Along with encouraging an active lifestyle, the community will have its own Health and Wellness Clinic powered by one of the country's largest healthcare networks, The Medical City, to provide residents with ready access for their health and wellness needs.

This program will provide comprehensive health and wellness services that extends direct and immediate access to essential resources, including health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, counseling, as well as diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.  

Sevina Park Villas is also next door to DLSU Laguna Campus; essential facilities, business and industrial districts; and many recreation and entertainment areas. It also connects to Metro Manila via the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX).

These are only a few of the many advantages that come with buying a Villa. Consider these if you’re thinking of getting a new home. 

Sevina Park Villas is developed by Arthaland, the country’s foremost green developer recognized by local and global organizations for its superior design, high quality, and focus on sustainability and innovation.  

Come on over and visit the Arthaland Gallery at Sevina Park or contact Arthaland at +63917 772 7842, email [email protected], or check their website.