According to Select Residential Property Research director of research Jeremy Sheppard, there are a handful of regions that will see eye-watering house price growth this year – but the Harbour City is home to all the areas that will see growth of more than $100,000.

Property experts have made plenty of predictions about where the national ‘hotspot’ suburbs will be this year.

But what makes a suburb a good buy? According to Hotspotting.com.au founder Terry Ryder, there are 10 elements to consider.

These include infrastructure for or links to transport, education, lifestyle or medical amenities; ‘ugly duckling’ areas that are being gentrified; proximity to job hubs; urban renewal or government policy; consistency; the ripple effect of expensive suburbs; ‘boom town syndrome’; and sea or hill change.

Property investors or home-buyers looking to purchase a unit apartment this year should look into certain areas in Australia earmarked for growth – but side-step others.

Prices for BGC and Makati real estate (condos and office spaces) can go for 600,000 per square meter today. That’s about 36 MILLION for a tiny 60 square meter studio. Back in 2010, high end condos in Makati and BGC were barely reaching 150,000/sqm, but now the high end condo developments are now going for up to 600,000/sqm. Back then, when people were asked about getting a unit at 150,000/sqm, they would have freaked out and said that it is too expensive; but today, offer that to anyone and they would hand over the payment right away.

Richard’s presentation focused on the Philippine property market outlook for 2020, including the expected headwinds and tailwinds. There was also a brief discussion of the property sector’s performance in 2019.

Real estate, similar to many other industries, is dynamic. It’s a living, breathing force. If you’re light on investment experience, then make sure you’re being conservative as you increase your knowledge and build your self-confidence. Once you gain a better understanding of the intricacies of real estate investing, then staying abreast of new changes will be much easier. I firmly believe that real estate investors who are able to adapt will thrive, and it’ll also put you much further ahead than the competition.

Ayala Land approaches every project with one goal in mind: to enhance land and enrich the lives of Filipinos. Guided with this principle, we have consistently designed, built, and developed communities that not only rise to meet its current residents but also thrive to sustain future generations. Our commitment to this mission has allowed us to be the Philippines most trusted real estate company.

Buyers Agents and Mortgage Brokers around the country will have likely experienced strong enquiry in January, as they do most years. Prospective investors reach out often over the holiday break to schedule time to chat about building their property portfolio, refining their strategy or even taking the plunge and getting onto the property ladder for the first time.

Headlines screaming “property prices falling” are gaining loads of attention at the moment and there are many areas and property types that will suffer, but not all. When you buy for yield, you are typically sacrificing capital growth: it’s a well accepted principle that you can’t have both at once.

To keep things real simple, real estate investing is all about buying or owning a piece of property with the purpose of generating a profit.

While it may seem unconventional to a homebuyer to buy a property that does not yet exist, presold properties afford homebuyers many advantages, such as discounted prices and the first pick of the best locations and/or units. In this article, we have put together a list of benefits of buying properties while they are still in its preselling stage.

Hailed as Asia's rising star, the Philippines has seen massive growth in the past few years. With its active real estate sector, continued BPO investments and high remittances from OFWs (Filipino Expats), the country is on an upward trend.

Located within Pasig City and Quezon City, Parklinks is masterplanned to provide the residents, locators, and tenants easy access to parks and open spaces—considered a luxury in today’s urban setting. These parks have been strategically placed throughout the estate so these will be a mere five-minute walk from residences, offices and commercial areas through a well-designed and managed walkway system.

While any investment carries some risk, the consensus among property experts is that the robust Philippine economy, a large supply of condominium property, and growing demand for rental housing makes a condo investment an attractive prospect.

By investing smartly in certain condominium projects in the Philippines investors are able to generate 80% to 85% annualized Internal rate of return (IRR) . It's an opportunity created by the Philippines' booming economy, and one that uses a unique, staggered downpayment model.

Most off-the-plan contracts include a clause allowing the buyer a walk-through of the property on completion before final settlement. This provides an opportunity to identify any defects or spot differences or shortcomings in contracted inclusions.

In a rising market, it’s odds-on the value will have lifted between that happy day of perusing the plans, examining the model of the building and walking through a glamorous display suite, and settlement day.

The type of property, location, suburb and price point that is right for you will depend on your strategy. It’s worth thinking broadly about what you aim to achieve by investing, whether it’s long-term wealth creation, a passive income, a retirement strategy, or a combination of these.

Shopping has never been easier with the rise of the internet. Consumers are now able to buy almost anything they want, anytime they want, through the internet. May it be clothing, food, or even home furniture, all of them are available online and deliverable right to your doorstep. Many thought the real estate industry would never adapt to this online trend, but the rise of sophisticated technology made the concept of buying your home online not so farfetched. However, like any online transaction, you should always remember to be cautious and to approach each purchase with care.

We understand that the thing holding most people back from being successful in property is that first step. Most people never make money by investing in property because they never begin investing in property. That is why it is our goal to help you buy your first positive cash flow investment property.