A budget-friendly paradise: Why Balai by BE Residences should be your new home

Everyone should have their own home: That is the motivating force behind BE Residences’ launch of a more affordable residential segment, the Balai by BE Residences.

The development company’s resort-themed mixed-use complex offers an even more budget-friendly option while still ensuring a comfortable living experience at prime locations in the Visayan region. The segment’s first project, Balai Punta Engaño, successfully caught interest upon its launch with its units that are available for as low as approximately P2.7 million. It now sells at a starting price of approximately P2.9 million per unit, and prospective buyers can enjoy low and very affordable monthly costs as well. 

“It was the project that carried us throughout the pandemic,” said BE Residences’ COO, Nova Noval. Through Balai Punta Engaño, they were able to see that most of their buyers are Visayan locals—an observation that Noval wishes to attribute to the community’s strong trust in the company and its owners.

The Balai aesthetic

Balai by BE Residences’ central concept for its projects is to provide a great seaside living experience for everyone—a concept that fits each project’s paradisiacal location. Its residential towers are also aesthetically pleasing with Filipino elements incorporated into its design, including woodwork, weavings, and artisanal craft. 

But aside from these, BE Residences also highlights its aim to constantly present something new to the market for every project.

For Balai Punta Engaño, one of these innovative features includes housing leasable storage spaces that unit owners can rent in case they need to stash away extra keepsakes or free their home from clutter.

Additionally, Balai Punta Engaño has many open-space amenities that let its residents engage in different recreational activities and enjoy the fresh sea breeze. Called tugkaran, these amenities are divided into four categories named after Visayan words: duwa, obra, tapok, and dayon.

“Duwa” serves as an area for the Balai’s playground, creative nooks, multifunction halls, and activity area. Meanwhile, “obra” houses the residential towers’ coworking spaces and a semi-covered community and multi-purpose area for outdoor work and study. 

“Tapok” is where Balai’s performance stage, lounge area, semi-covered community space, and multi-purpose spaces for meet-ups or small events can be found. Lastly, the kiddie pool, lap pool, sunken lounge, wet deck, and shower rooms are the amenities that will welcome residents at the “dayon” area.

These open-space tugkarans, along with Balai’s main story, were conceptualized by BE Residences prior to the pandemic. “A lot of developers had to rethink their living spaces [because of the pandemic] whereas we didn’t have to because it was forward-thinking enough that we already provided for open space for people to converge and congregate.”

In terms of condo types, Balai Punta Engaño caters to different household sizes and personal tastes with options like studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units available. However, a major standout is their unique offering: the “yarden” unit or garden suite, which is located on the ground level of the Balai. This unit lets residents enjoy an exclusive private garden, which is perfect for leisure and relaxation.

Pet owners can also rejoice because they can enjoy seaside condo living at Balai by availing of its limited special units where pets are allowed.

Where to find Balai

The first Balai Punta Engaño is located in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. It is within the vicinity of world-renowned hotels and resorts like Shangri-La and Movenpick, as well as BE Residences’ very own BE Resort Mactan which is right across and less than 400m away from the condo tower.

Following Balai Punta Engaño’s success, a second tower will rise in the area and divide the project into Balai Punta Engaño Uno and Dos. While the initial tower will now become Balai Punta Engaño Uno, the additional building projected to have approximately 300 units will be called Balai Punta Engaño Dos. 

Aside from these, there are two other Balai by BE Residences projects in Visayas: Balai Cordova in Cebu and Balai Helena in Bohol.

As the first condominium project in the municipality of Cordova, Balai Cordova is expected to be a game-changer in the area and has even earned the local government unit’s support. Located just a few minutes away from SRP Cebu and SM City Seaside, it is an excellent residential space for prospective city dwellers who value accessibility. Still, the 5-tower and commercial strip development project offers a picturesque view of the sea and vast open spaces to keep residents in touch with nature.

Meanwhile, Balai by BE Residences sees its first mixed-use development project Balai Helena rise in the stunning area of Dauis, Panglao, Bohol. The residential tower is located near the Bohol-Panglao International Airport and the famous white sand beaches of Alona, Bohol. In front of it will be Plaza Helena, where Balai Helena’s residents can access a major supermarket for their convenience.

With a combination of prime locations, world-class amenities, and budget-friendly prices, Balai by BE Residences is truly the place to be for anyone who wants to experience living in paradise—sans the expensive cost.