Real Properties Philippines: July 2011

BCI Asia - Top 10 Developers and Architects Awards 2011

The BCI Asia Top 10 Awards provides an overview of the regional building and construction industry by recognizing the top architectural firms and developers that had the greatest impact on the built environment in Southeast Asia.

Top 10 Architects and Top 10 Developers Awards 2011 - Philippines:

DEVELOPERS:

Real estate fest set

(The Philippine Star) July 23, 2011

MANILA, Philippines - Buying property is not an easy task. Because of the multitude of factors to consider, it is highly beneficial that you have the opportunity to know the options at your disposal. The Philippine Real Estate Festival (PREF) 2011 is guaranteed to solve this issue through its three-day exhibit at the World Trade Center from July 28 to 30. This festival brings together all the prominent developers, property owners, listings, and related services under one roof, showcasing various products to fit any interested buyer’s taste and budget. Admission is free.

By Kristine A. Caguiat | EYP.PH – Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Let’s face it: most of us Filipinos live with our parents until it’s absolutely necessary to move out OR you win the lottery. In the event that your savings are expendable enough or the unlikely scenario of you actually winning the PCSO jackpot, then perhaps it is time to leave mom and dad and get a condo of your own. EYP.ph’s guide to getting that pad might just be able to help you live the dream.

10 reasons to visit the Philippine Real Estate Festival

Finding that prime real estate property to suit your needs and budget is no easy task. What can add further aggravation is the seemingly tedious process of purchasing a property and looking for ways to fund it. The Philippine Real Estate Festival, which will be held on July 28-30 at The World Trade Center in Pasay City, provides the fastest solution to this and more, providing a one-stop gateway for real estate information in the Philippines.

There are 10 reasons to make your trip here worth your time. There are no entrance fees and the seminars are free of charge!

A quick guide to the condo that fits you

By: Tessa R. Salazar
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Friday, July 22nd, 2011

DMCI’s Ohana Place

WHATEVER YOUR reasons for buying a condominium, it would surely be one or all of these: an advantageous location and affordability. Inquirer Property conducted a quick survey of property experts and several developers of various market interests and market ranges to find out what their take on these two reasons.

Affordable areas for condos can be found along the fringes of Makati City, Sucat in Parañaque City, Alabang in Muntinlupa City, Quezon City and Mandaluyong City.

Jose Mari H. Banzon, executive vice president and general manager of Federal Land, said affordability is a function of a buyer’s cashflow. Therefore, a condominium becomes affordable if the buyer can comfortably meet the monthly payments.

Bank exposure to real estate up 11%

The Philippine Star

By: Lawrence Agcaoili

July 7, 2011

MANILA, Philippines - The exposure of the local banking industry to the real estate sector expanded by 11 percent to P444.9 billion in the first three months of the year from P400.66 billion a year ago as banks offer competitive interest rates for real estate loans, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported yesterday.

The real estate exposure of universal and commercial banks rose 13.2 percent to P330.69 billion from P291.97 billion and accounted for 74.3 percent of the industry’s total real estate exposure while that of thrift banks inched up by 5.1 percent to P114.21 billion from P108.69 billion for a 25.7 percent share.

What to consider when buying your dream home?

Real Properties Philippines Blog
By: Rene R. Rentino

July 06, 2011

Yes, it’s everyone’s dream to own a place they can call home. But not everyone gets that opportunity. Not because they can’t afford it, but because some had a mindset that real estate is such a complex industry. You might ask yourself, “What do I need to do?” Or, “Can I really afford it?”

Here are some pointers that can help you:

Housing Loan interest rates in the Philippines

July 4, 2011

The battle for low housing loan rates in the Philippines is on. In the previous months, I’ve seen a variety of advertisements by local banks aggressively promoting their discounted home loan rates.

Here is a list of housing loan rates offered by Philippine banks.

Home Loan Interest Rates in the Philippines (as of June 2011)

Where to invest my money?

Ah, here again is that perennial question, "Where is the best place to put my money?"

We already have a lot of articles like this before, but people seems to have that insatiable thirst for the ultra-mega-super-cool-best way to invest their money.

Fret not, we have another article to fill you up. It gives you a comparative pros and cons analysis of various traditional investment products.

5 Immutable Laws of Buying a Home

As the proliferation of real estate choices have become more apparent, we are subjected to a wide variety of different variables that can affect our buying decision. Especially in the Philippines where there are so many developers claiming to be the best and largest developer in the industry we become misinformed who truly can deliver and provide the best value for their money.

Contractors and Developers: The Best of Both Worlds

If you are looking to save some money on your brand new home, one thing you might want to consider is the class of developer you are investing in.

When we dissected the pricing schemes of real estate developers, we noticed that there are various factors that contribute to the listed price. One of these key factors is the construction cost – that is, higher construction costs naturally entails a higher listed price. Another factor is the construction period. Most developers have to bid out their projects to contractors before starting construction, requiring additional time and expenses throughout the process.

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