Downsized, Downgraded, Downtrodden

In the unfortunate happening of all the kamalasan and kabwisitan in my condo--water leaks, termite infestation, more water leaks, non-working water tank, and still more water leaks, I decided once and for all to leave the damned thing and pre-terminate the contract. It's been way too long that I've been steadfast and held on to the very last strand of what was left of my patience...but at some point, that strand--down to about 0.00000000009micrometer in one's Vernier Caliper--was a snap waiting to happen.

And in the light of things, i.e. my current purchase of that OhmyGodwhathaveIdone loft-style condo in Greenbelt, I realized, my measly monthly paycheck of XXX pesos cannot sustain paying a yet-to-be-constructed condo unit and another current condo where I will be staying while waiting for the turn-over. So leaving this too-expensive-for-the-quality-of-living-condition-from-it condo unit in favor of a relatively cheaper, much commensurable (to the rent) apartment would actually be a wise move after all.

So, having said that (and insinuated that I am now getting myself downsized, downgraded and a wee bit downtrodden), I am now officially in search of a nice, decent, liveable, clean, affordable apartment. Yes, an apartment and not a condo unit. Or maybe even a house. But please, no boarding houses or bedspaces...I've had my share of that back in University years.

The damned classifieds are either showing listings of LADY occupants, bedspacers, or apartments that are so far off the Makati area. So really, I'm turning half-desperate and half-highstrung now.

If you are--or anyone you know is--renting out an apartment unit, please, please, pretty please, send me a private message or an email at shiaolien@gmail.com. I am in URGENT need of a new place, as my contract ends October 18. My basic considerations are:

1.  Makati area only please--and preferably proximate to the CBD

2.  2-bedroom unit preferred

3.  Safe environment, as well as quiet

4.  Does not flood...not if Mother Nature could help it

5.  Accessible to all public transport (OK, I can forego buses cuz I almost never take 'em)

6.  Relatively big...say the room to be about 20sqm maybe?

7.  No ghostly apparitions...I have a sixth sense that I'd rather not be using!

8.  Friendly, approachable AND reasonable landlord

9.  A provision for a kitchen would be marvelous

10. Clean toilet and bathroom

11. Affordable...or at least commensurate to the condition of the structure

Well, I guess all the above are really basic ones. Anything outside of that would just make me reconsider NOT moving there...

HELP!