Philippine Real Estate Industry

In my 38 years in the real estate industry, I have seen cycles of boom and bust, waves of speculation, and periods of consolidation. But one thing has remained constant—real estate is never a one-size-fits-all market. Yet, today, we are faced with sweeping narratives that paint the Philippine property sector as struggling due to an oversupply of condominiums. This is misleading at best, and …

Outlook remains cautiously bullish, prospects continue to be bright, while most economic indicators point to a sustained, robust growth for the local real estate industry. Add to the mix a strategic gameplan and you may have stakeholders and investors who are not only well equipped to anticipate and curb possible headwinds, but are also able to maximize the potentially lucrative opportunities presented by this …

Uncertainties in proposed tax policies and a volatile interest rate regime may dampen what could be a more robust growth for the Philippine real estate industry in 2019. “Amid the slower economic growth in the first nine months of 2018, the property sector has remained resilient with major segments such as office and residential poised for record-high demand and supply in 2018. However, we …

The Philippines is expected to remain a stellar performer in the Asia Pacific, and a country to watch for. In the latest report of commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, the Philippines was identified as one of the region’s emerging markets, which means that the country can offer new investment opportunities that would provide the desired yields. “The Philippines is still projected …

For many, 2016 was a year of change. A year of turbulence no doubt, but for others, it was a year of prosperity. What do the events of last year mean for the real estate market of the future? What predictions can be made for 2017? How is technology shaping the face of Asian online real estate in particular? Looking forward to the year …