Urban planning shouldn’t be led by politicians, says expert

URBAN PLANNING in the Philippines is often dictated by the whims of politicians, who fail to take into account traffic, commerce, and the environment, an urban planning expert said.

Shopping malls now host saliva collection sites for RT-PCR tests

THE Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is opening saliva collection centers for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) tests in various shopping malls nationwide.

Work on Ameria Homes begins

DAVAO-BASED real estate developer Damosa Land, Inc. (DLI) said it has broken ground on the first homes at its 8.9-hectare Ameria Homes project in Panabo City, Davao del Norte.

Home buyers now looking for smart, interconnected properties

TO MEET the lifestyle demands of the new normal, experts said real estate and telecommunications firms should work together to offer properties and communities that are “smart” and interconnected.

Arthaland tops off green office project in Arca South

ARTHALAND CORP. recently topped off its green office development, Savya Financial Center North Tower in Arca South, Taguig City.

DMCI launches 2nd tower of Pasig City condo

DMCI PROJECT Developers, Inc. (DMCI Homes) recently launched the second tower of its Allegra Garden Place condominium in Pasig City as it anticipates growing demand.

Federal Land seeing higher demand for townships

FEDERAL LAND, Inc. said it continues to see increased demand for its township developments such as Metro Park in Pasay City and Grand Central Park in Bonifacio Global City amid the pandemic.

Tagaytay Highlands introduces virtual turnover process

TAGAYTAY HIGHLANDS is adapting to the new normal by turning over units virtually through video communications applications.

Developer turns over Cedar Town units

CITIGLOBAL REALTY and Development, Inc. began turning over the first batch of Cedar Tower’s condotel units to investors.

More Golden Haven memorial parks in the pipeline

GOLDEN HAVEN Memorial Parks is still looking to expand, even with over 30 locations nationwide.

Damosa Land eyes two foreign locators for Panabo ecozone

DAMOSA Land, Inc., the real estate arm of the Floirendo-owned Anflo Management and Investment Corp., is in talks with two foreign companies for space at the Anflo Industrial Estate (AIE) in Panabo City.

Property sentiment may rally as vaccines arrive

INTEREST in commercial properties within central business districts, as well as residential spaces may increase this year as market sentiment improves, online property market place Lamudi said in a report on Thursday.