Tag: real estate
He was one of Asia’s richest men, now he’s fending off...
In just five years, Hong Kong property tycoon Pan Sutong has gone from ranking among Asia’s wealthiest people to having his company’s flagship skyscraper seized by creditors chasing more than $1 billion of debt.
Bringing new life to regional centers
With the effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic still being felt worldwide, many leaders and policy makers are turning their minds to...
Office supply gap seen in Davao
NO NEW OFFICE space will be added to Davao City’s supply for at least three years, property consultancy firm JLL Philippines said.
[B-SIDE Podcast] Warehousing and logistics: a bright spot in an otherwise...
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Thanks to e-commerce and changing consumer habits, the logistics and warehousing sector still expects to grow by 8% in the next three years despite...
Why demand for residential projects outside Manila is rising
RESIDENTIAL developments outside central business districts are expected to gain ground as more people continue to practice remote work arrangements and prefer open spaces.
Real estate repurposing to keep industry afloat through pandemic
THE repurposing of real estate assets is seen as key to the survival of the industry as the coronavirus pandemic continues to pull down the Philippine economy.
Central bank relaxes limit to real estate lending
THE central bank on Thursday raised the limits on real estate loans of big banks, a move which it says would unleash more than a trillion in liquidity for real estate lending to lift the economy amid the coronavirus crisis.
Health and well-being will be top priorities for office tenants —...
Co-working spaces will be ‘much more threatened’
By Mariel Alison L. Aguinaldo
The office market is expected to bounce back from the effects of the coronavirus...
Philippines improves in global real estate transparency index
THE emergence of sustainable property development and digitization helped lift real estate transparency in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, according to a report by property consultant JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) and investment manager LaSalle Investment Management.
Robust rental business lifts Anchor Land profits by 61%
Anchor Land Holdings, Inc.’s earnings surged 61% to P205.72 million in the first quarter due to double-digit growth in its rental business.
In a regulatory...
Will office buildings ever be the same? Empire State offers clues
NEW YORK — The Empire State Building has been a symbol of America’s economic might for almost 90 years. Of late, it’s also become...
Real estate firm Signet pioneers property crowdfunding with Flint
Signet Properties is making a name for itself in the Philippine real estate market with innovative proptech solutions such as the real estate crowdfunding platform Flint.
Real estate firms looking outside Metro Manila
FIVE PROVINCES have joined Metro Manila in attracting interest from real estate investors, in part because of regulations that encourage expansion outside the Philippine capital, Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. (JLL) said in a report on Thursday.
Dynamic expansion
Metro Manila’s office property market is still booming, with property developers vigorously building new office spaces to meet growing demand.
According to a report by...
How the Gokongweis are paving the way towards a sustainable future
When his father died, the 13-year-old John L. Gokongwei, Jr. was left with the massive responsibility of supporting his family. Starting from selling candles,...
Tech’s pervasive influence and the enduring need for reforms, collaboration
Winning together in the fourth industrial revolution
For a discussion about the industries of real estate, transportation and logistics in relation to the technologies driving...
High demand and common needs: A look at today’s office space...
Pronove Tai shares office space market report for Q1 2019
Sustained demand in emerging cities keeps real estate robust
THE REAL ESTATE sector has consistently been one of the economy’s growth drivers for years. As the government pushes for development outside the country’s capital, expanding into other urban centers is a matter of timing and pace for many developers as they search for strategic places to expand their businesses and diversify their portfolio.
Fresh property projects
The Philippine real estate industry remained vibrant in 2018 despite challenges from rising interest rates and inflation. Playing a big part in this favorable...
Looking towards real estate in 2019
Bjorn Biel M. Beltran, Special Features Writer
Recent years will show that the Philippine property market has become one of the most valuable in all of...
Bustling office, residential property markets
The office and residential property markets of Metro Manila were bustling in the final three months of 2018.
According to the real estate consultancy services...
Manulife Philippines launches real estate investment product
MANULIFE PHILIPPINES has rolled out a new investment platform which allows Filipino clients to invest in real property across Asia-Pacific, at a time when local real estate investment tools remain scarce.
A robust local office market
Despite slower economic expansion in 2018, the Philippine real estate industry remained resilient as a result of strong demand in its major segments, especially...
The near future of Philippine office space
Owing to the country’s continued economic growth, powered by growing consumption and ongoing infrastructure development, the Philippines is on the fast track towards prominence...
Metro Manila among the worst prepared cities says new index
METRO Manila is among the top cities in three indicators in Cushman & Wakefield’s “The Prepped Cities Index,” but overall, it ranked as one of the worst performers, coming in at 15th out of 17 cities.
Recognizing the best in the real estate sector
Lamudi concludes The Outlook 2018: Philippine Buyers’ Choice Property Awards
The Philippine real estate sector continued to exhibit a steady growth in recent years. The...
Expanding and inspiring Filipino families
Suntrust Properties, Inc. celebrates 21st anniversary
Twenty-one years since its establishment, there’s no stopping Suntrust Properties, Inc. (SPI) from doing what it does best: building...
ALI issues P8-B in fixed rate bonds
AYALA Land, Inc. (ALI) raised P8 billion from the issuance of fixed rate bonds on Friday, which are expected to fund several mall, office, and hotel projects it has in the pipeline.
Profits up for property firms Filinvest and Century
FILINVEST Land, Inc. (FLI) and Century Properties Group, Inc. (CPG) both reported higher profits for the first six months of 2018, buoyed by the strength of their respective property businesses.
Blockchain-powered real estate platform launched in Philippines
REAL ESTATE investors rejoice. Property solutions provider Qwikwire is seeking to simplify and streamline how cross-border property transactions work by launching AQWIRE, a blockchain-powered listing platform for real estate.
Toward a greener construction industry
The country’s construction industry is seen sustaining its growth, supported by robust macroeconomic growth and the acceleration of infrastructure as pushed by the government.
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Damosa Land prides itself on a legacy of homegrown development
For over two decades, Damosa Land, Inc. (DLI), the property development arm of the ANFLOCOR Group of Companies, has been at the forefront and...
The real estate potential of Vis-Min
The Philippine real estate market has exhibited a stellar growth in recent years and is poised to sustain the momentum in the coming years....
Century Properties to distribute P200M in dividends in July
CENTURY Properties Group, Inc. (CPG) has allocated a total of P200 million in dividends to be distributed to its shareholders by July 6.
The right way to gain financial security
Considering the economic climate today, saving money is not enough to be financially secured. Saving alone can derail one’s financial goal. The right way...
MJC Investments stock rights offer to service debt
MJC Investments Corp. is selling shares to existing stockholders to raise capital for debt servicing requirements.
In a disclosure to the stock exchange on Friday,...
Q4 home price hike biggest in three quarters
HOUSE PRICES rose faster in 2017’s last three months from a year ago, marking the biggest increase in three quarters as duplex and condominium...
Megaworld holds 2018 capex steady at P60 billion
Megaworld Corp. is keeping its capital expenditures steady for 2018 after it booked a double-digit growth last year fuelled by the strong sales from...
State of the Philippine real estate
The country’s economic boom shows no signs of slowing down. Considered as one of the fastest-growing economies in the region, it exhibited an increase...
Powerful technologies
Digital technology is revolutionizing the real estate business everywhere, forcing industry players to rethink their ways of doing business and make necessary adjustments. And...
Disruptions in the local property sector
By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran, Special Features Writer
One of the most talked-about phenomena happening in the world of business right now is disruption. Times are...
RLC, SPI investing P10-B in BGC condo
ROBINSONS Land Corp. (RLC) and Shang Properties, Inc. (SPI) will be pouring at least P10 billion into the development of a condominium project in...
Filinvest breaks ground on San Pedro project
LISTED company Filinvest Land, Inc. recently broke ground on its a mid-income residential project called Southwind, the newest addition to it’s South Peak community...
Revolution Precrafted, CCEI join hands on Pampanga development
REVOLUTION Precrafted has struck a deal with Central Country Estate, Inc. (CCEI) for the construction of prefabricated homes in a 70-hectare development in Pampanga.
In...
Damosa Land sets initial P1B for Samal township project
DAVAO CITY — Damosa Land Inc. (DLI), the real estate arm of the Floirendo group of companies, is investing about P1 billion for its...