In a historic first, Park Cascades from Alveo Land won the inaugural People’s Choice Award for “Project of the Year” at the Dot Property Philippines Awards 2019. The award was voted on the exclusively by the public during a two week period leading up to the Dot Property Philippines Awards 2019 presentation ceremony.

The Philippines is still very much an attractive real estate destination. Its economy remains strong with a GDP of 6.8 percent forecasted for 2018 and 6.9 percent for 2019. This stable growth makes investing in the country a solid option not only for local residents but overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as well. Vacancies in Metro Manila were reportedly on a decline for the first quarter of 2018. At a vacancy rate of 12.4 percent, it appears that residential condominiums can be a good source of lease income. This is an important detail to know for OFWs who are contemplating investing in real estate.

With a fast-rising number of condominiums to choose from in the country, the budget is only one of the many things to think about when buying a condo unit. If you are a first-time buyer and you have no clue where and how to start, we made a list to help you out. Make sure to check all these details and you’ll be in good hands.

You have been toying around with the idea for quite some time now, and yet you are still undecided if it is a smart decision: are you ready to move into your first condo? Here are 8 tell-tale signs that you are!

The biggest advantage of investing in a pre-selling unit is a lower sale price. “With a pre-selling unit, not only do you get to pay about 30 percent less than you would for an RFO [ready for occupancy unit], some developers even offer lower down-payments and flexible payment terms, making things financially easier for you,”

Your strategies are influenced by your habits. So, you won’t really have a great real estate investment strategy unless your habits are mapped to your goals. Even if you manage to come up with something substantial – maybe you hired top property investment companies to help you come up with a proper plan – you would still fall short in execution.

While the market pundits continue to make contradictory predictions about recession, as a smart real estate investor, you must stay prepared for whatever is to come next. Besides, there’s no other option to it, is there? Nobody can be sure about the what’s and when’s of economic downturn. So, you must have a thorough plan in place all the time to combat any economic trend.

Traveling across the world. Enjoying all the luxuries. Doing no work. And still having millions in the bank account. Who wouldn’t like that?! With a smart approach, you can have multiple sources of passive income, which can eventually add up to make you wealthy.

Parklinks offers all the benefits of estate living with its well-designed fusion of residential, office, and commercial developments. It distinguishes itself by setting new standards in sustainable waterfront living.

Such a huge expanse of open spaces, now deemed a luxury in this highly dense concrete jungle, will afford future residents, office workers and locators a wealth of benefits, from a perceived better general health, a more active lifestyle, cleaner air and reduced stress levels, among others.

The newest estate is also touted as Ayala Land’s greenest urban development in Metro Manila, dedicated 40% of its land to open spaces. An estate that embodies connections, exchange and collaboration, at 35 hectares, Parklinks will be the biggest mixed-use development along the prime C5 corridor.

Buying property off the plan offers a long list of potential benefits to investors, but it also comes with its fair share of risks. One strategy adopted by some investors is to purchase an off-the-plan property and then sell it on before settlement even occurs.

Browsing through listings, talking to realtors, and doing all the basic condo window-shopping can be overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time finding your own home. Condos are the perfect solution for the first time home buyer who wants to dip their toes in living independently without committing to the long-term engagement or purchasing a house-and-lot.

Are you buying your first condo unit? Before you respond to those “For Sale” signs, familiarize yourself first with the following terms commonly used when buying your first property. 

Investing in condominiums that you can rent out to both short-term and long-term tenants sounds appealing. But after many years of high condo rental demand, is it still wise to enter the real estate market at this point? 

“Local and foreign high net worth individuals continue to drive the residential sale market, typically securing the biggest and most expensive units from high-end and luxury brands to maximize the value appreciation in major markets,” said Jones Lang LaSalle in its 2018 report.

Is it true that your condominium's lifespan is set at 50 years? Learn the truth behind this statement to help you decide on whether or not to buy your own condo unit.

Selling a home and moving into another is something that you may be considering. This may because your job is taking you to a new location or you have simply outgrown your existing home. There are times, however, when putting your home up for sale might not always be your best option. Turning your existing home into a rental property might just be the better way to go under certain circumstances. Here are some very good reasons why you as a homeowner should consider turning a home into a rental property as opposed to selling it.

If you are about to buy a condominium unit or a townhouse you may be facing a dilemma on which type to purchase. Should you purchase pre-selling units or ready for occupancy units? Both have their advantages and disadvantages so it’s best to delve into them further to arrive at a wise decision.

A new business and lifestyle district is rising south of the Metro, and you’ll want to be among the first to help it shine at its brightest. ARCA South, a 74 h.a. master-planned, mixed-used estate, starts to build the foundations for a vibrant hub of the future.