Frequently Asked Questions
Questions buyers ask
Where is The Oriana located?
The Oriana is on Aurora Boulevard, Project 4, Quezon City, Metro Manila — directly beside the LRT-2 line and within minutes of Katipunan Avenue, Anonas, and Araneta City (Cubao). It is a transit-oriented DMCI Homes community on a 9,314 sqm property.
Is The Oriana Ready for Occupancy (RFO)?
Yes. The 54-storey North Tower of The Oriana is Ready for Occupancy, so qualified buyers can move in or start earning rental income right away. Warren Rafal can confirm the latest available units and turnover schedule.
How much do units at The Oriana cost?
As of 2026, Studio units start at about ₱4.71M, 1-Bedroom units from about ₱5.65M, and 2-Bedroom units from about ₱7.10M, ranging up to roughly ₱9.62M for the largest 2-Bedroom layouts. Prices and availability change regularly — contact Warren Rafal for the current price list and sample computation.
What unit types and sizes are available at The Oriana?
The Oriana offers Studio units (about 30–30.5 sqm), 1-Bedroom units (about 29–35.5 sqm), and 2-Bedroom units (about 54.5–81.5 sqm) across its North and South Towers.
What amenities does The Oriana offer?
The Oriana features resort-style amenities including a lap pool, leisure and kiddie pools, a Sky Promenade, Sky Patio and Sky Bridge, co-working space, a basketball/multi-purpose court, game area and lounges, plus 24/7 security and DMCI Homes' in-house property management.
Who is the agent for The Oriana?
Warren Rafal is a DMCI Homes accredited in-house agent who assists buyers with The Oriana — providing live availability, floor plans, the full presentation deck, sample computations, and a free consultation, with zero agent fees to buyers.
Is The Oriana available for rent-to-own (Home Advance)?
Yes. The Oriana in Quezon City qualifies for DMCI Homes' Home Advance (Rent-to-Own) program, so you can move in now and pay your balance later instead of waiting for full bank financing. Monthly HomeAdvance lease starts at PHP 11,000 for a Studio. To pre-qualify you complete 4 months of downpayment, either paid in advance or monthly (qualifying after the 4th payment). Promo validity July 1 to September 30, 2026, per DMCI memo PD-26-06-014. (Applies to North Tower, Ready for Occupancy, only.)
How much is the Home Advance / Rent-to-Own monthly and move-in cost at The Oriana?
At The Oriana, monthly HomeAdvance lease rates are Studio from PHP 11,000/month, 1-Bedroom from PHP 12,500/month, 2-Bedroom from PHP 15,000/month. The one-time move-in cash-out is 1 month advance rental plus 2 months security deposit plus a PHP 12,500 utility deposit; PMO turnover fees (joining fee and water service deposit) are free. Minimum lease is 6 months. (Applies to North Tower, Ready for Occupancy, only.)
Is there a 5% downpayment promo at The Oriana?
Yes. The Oriana qualifies for DMCI Homes' 5% downpayment promo (memo PD-26-05-028), valid for reservations from June 1 to November 30, 2026: pay just 5% down over 12 months with a 2% discount, and finance the 95% balance through Chinabank or BPI bank financing. This applies to North Tower (Ready for Occupancy) only — not the South Tower, which is still pre-selling. DMCI's selected buildings list (Cypress Towers, Illumina Residences, Royal Palm Residences, Tivoli Garden Residences, Willow Park Homes) carries a higher 4% discount under the same terms.
What Third Quarter Deals promo is available at The Oriana?
Through October 31, 2026, The Oriana qualifies for the DMCI Homes Third Quarter Deals (memo PD-26-07-031): a 12% downpayment spread over 36 months (32 months from Sep 1) with a 1% discount on the unit, with the 88% balance payable via bank or in-house financing. The special discount applies to units only and cannot be combined with regular discounts; parking may follow the same promo payment term as the unit.
Which is better value at The Oriana, the studio or the 2-bedroom?
Measured per square metre, the North Tower 2-bedroom is the better value. The South Tower studio is 30 sqm at PHP 5,119,000, or about PHP 170,633 per sqm, while the North Tower 2-bedroom is 54.5 sqm at PHP 7,319,000, or about PHP 134,294 per sqm — roughly PHP 36,340 per sqm cheaper. The studio has the lighter monthly at PHP 16,059 against PHP 23,319 over 36 months, but small units typically carry a per-sqm premium because kitchen and bathroom costs are spread across less floor area. The 2-bedroom is also ready for occupancy, while the studio turns over in November 2027.
Are there still studio units available at The Oriana?
Every studio in the North Tower has been taken. Studios remain available in the South Tower at 30 sqm from PHP 5,119,000, with turnover in November 2027. The entry-level unit type typically sells out first on a DMCI project. The North Tower currently offers 2-bedroom units at 54.5 sqm which are ready for occupancy.
How does The Oriana North Tower compare to Alder Residences and Allegra Garden Place for a ready-now 2-Bedroom?
All three are finished DMCI communities on the same 12% downpayment / 36-month terms. The Oriana's North 919 (54.5 sqm, PHP 7,319,000, North Tower only) has the lowest price per sqm of the three at roughly PHP 134,294, versus PHP 135,667 at Allegra Garden Place's Amina 403 and PHP 138,134 at Alder Residences' Sylvan 202 (67 sqm, the largest of the three). The Oriana's South Tower is excluded from this comparison and from HomeAdvance, as it is still pre-selling. All three North/main-tower units qualify for DMCI's HomeAdvance rent-to-own bridge through September 30, 2026.
Which DMCI ready-now property has the lowest price per square metre?
Among Alder Residences, Allegra Garden Place, and The Oriana North Tower, The Oriana North Tower has the lowest price per sqm on a 2-Bedroom at roughly PHP 134,294, against PHP 135,667 at Allegra and PHP 138,134 at Alder. Warren Rafal can confirm current availability and pull the same computation for the exact unit and floor you're looking at.
Do I own the unit from Day 1 under Home Advance at The Oriana, or am I just renting it?
You are the buyer from Day 1. Home Advance at The Oriana is not a rent-first arrangement — you reserve and sign a Contract to Sell on that specific unit before any occupancy begins, and every peso of your downpayment is equity in that purchase. The unit leaves the market the day you reserve and your price is locked at your contract price. There is no later conversion step and no separate approval needed to make you an owner, because you already are one; the only approval remaining is the bank loan on the balance, which every buyer on every payment term goes through. The Home Advance lease covers occupancy of a unit you have already bought while the balance is processed for bank drawdown, and that lease payment is not credited to the purchase — your ownership runs on the downpayment, in parallel.
What is the difference between the 12% spot downpayment, the 5% low spot downpayment and Home Advance at The Oriana?
On North 919, a 54.5 sqm 2BR at The Oriana listed at ₱7,319,000: the 12% spot downpayment asks ₱878,280 in one payment and leaves a bank loan of ₱6,440,720. The 5% low spot downpayment needs ₱57,386 to start and ₱27,386 a month for 12 months, but leaves a bank loan of ₱6,813,989. Home Advance needs ₱53,319 to start and ₱23,319 a month for 36 months, and leaves the smallest bank loan of the three at ₱6,376,313 — about ₱3,798 a month less than the 5% route at an indicative 8.5% over 20 years.
