Rappler's latest stories on real estate
U.S. home sales post biggest monthly decline since 2015
Sales of existing houses, townhomes, and apartments in the United States drop 8.5% in March compared to February – the biggest single-month decline since 2015
Pay the rent or eat? Suddenly jobless Americans face dilemma
As millions of Americans lose their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic, some say they have no choice but to mount rent strikes
Property investors turn to Southeast Asia amid Hong Kong unrest
With protests showing no signs of slowing, Hong Kong's property sector is feeling the pain
Duterte to real estate firms: Don't be haven for illegal foreign workers
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte tells a room full of Chinese executives: 'Just obey the rules. Nobody is going to disturb you.'
RESULTS: August 2019 Real Estate Appraiser licensure examination
Congratulations to all the passers!
Blockchain-backed platform C Estates seen to improve buying, selling of real estate
Startup C Estates marries real estate with blockchain for its platform which is set to launch in 2019
RESULTS: June 2019 Real Estate Broker licensure exam
PRESS RELEASE: 204 out of 297 passed the Real Estate Broker Licensure Examination
Federal Land invests in earthquake technology for new BGC property
Federal Land says this technology would provide an 'extra safeguard' for The Seasons Residences, which will rise in Bonifacio Global City
OLX's real estate arm sees more listings, demand outside Metro Manila
Despite the steady increase in residential property prices, Property24 still expects purchases and rentals to pick up in 2019
Coworking, flexible workspace: An emerging driver of property demand
Property developers are seeing the merit of including flexible and coworking spaces in their portfolio
Sustained demand in real estate seen for 2019 – JLL
Among the key drivers of the real estate demand are mainland Chinese investors, which are seen to diversify into other industries aside from offshore gaming
Residential property prices inch up in Q4 2018 – BSP
Residential real estate prices go higher, especially in the National Capital Region, in the last quarter of 2018
More real estate development outside Metro Manila seen in 2019
Colliers International says Cavite and Pampanga can further be boosted as business hubs
Why Mowelfund is venturing into real estate development
The organization says the partnership with VConsunji Inc will be able to help in sustaining the funds it will need to help their members from the entertainment industry
Arthaland eyes 2021 completion for 39-storey green office project Cebu Exchange
The building is designed to address the IT and BPO industry’s growing demand for quality space
Singapore's CapitaLand in $8-billion deal creating Asia property giant
Under the agreement, CapitaLand will acquire two units from a subsidiary of state investment firm Temasek
SC clears the way for 500% hike in property valuation in Quezon City
(UPDATED) City Administrator Aldrin Cuña says the QC Fair Market Values Ordinance can be implemented 15 working days after the Supreme Court decision
New Zealand curbs foreign property ownership to cool market
The new restrictions mean an almost complete ban on non-nationals buying residential property in New Zealand, with only a couple of exemptions
Lucio Co invited to invest in Bacolod port
BREDCO president John Palanca Alonte says the company aims to bring the port to 'the next level' by making it a world-class facility with the help of a strategic investor
What do millennials look for in a home?
Today's young achievers are constantly in search for living spaces that will fuel their drive and nurture their lifestyles. But what elements really matter to them?
Ortigas & Company to spend P26B on Capitol Commons
The property developer is expanding Estancia mall and constructing condominiums at Capitol Commons in Pasig City
Housing prices rise by 2.1% in Q1 2018
In the 1st quarter of 2018, there was a 13.8% increase in the prices of townhouses and a 2% increase in the prices of condominium units, says the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
DoubleDragon opens 2018 with 349% jump in net income
The surge is mainly due to higher rental income for the listed property developer in the 1st quarter of the year
How this man-made lake restores the beauty of Caliraya
Drive to the countryside and immerse in the picturesque beauty of this exclusive lakeside community where sophistication and adventure await
Ayala Land outlines PH, Malaysia expansion in 2018
The real estate firm's plans for the year include 4 malls and 3 office buildings in the Philippines, as well as a development in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Cebu Landmasters to build 1st Radisson Red hotel in PH
The 146-room hotel geared towards millennials will rise at the Astra Centre in Mandaue City, Cebu, and is set to open in late 2021
Century Properties net income drops in 2017 amid diversification
Despite higher revenues, the property developer's net income drops to P649.9 million in 2017 from P726.9 million in 2016 as it expands into the affordable housing and leisure markets
Bank lending, liquidity both up in February
Bank loans expand by 19.5% in February, pushing domestic liquidity to an estimated P10.7 trillion for the month, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Megaworld net income up 13.4% to P13.3 billion in 2017
The Andrew Tan-led property developer also plans to spend P60 billion in capital expenditures this year
Megaworld to turn over 2,300 condo units in Fort Bonifacio in 2018
Megaworld is the largest single landholder and developer in Fort Bonifacio, with 4 integrated urban townships covering a total of 107 hectares
Hotel 101 pushing through despite planned Boracay 'shutdown'
The Philippine government's plan to 'close' Boracay amid environmental concerns will not stop the construction of the biggest hotel on the island
P50 billion earmarked for Ortigas East property development
Ortigas & Company will redevelop Frontera Verde into a mixed-use estate called Ortigas East, with an office tower and mall first to rise by 2025
PH Competition Commission approves land, energy joint ventures
These joint ventures include Ayala Land's partnership with Royal Asia Land to develop a 936-hectare property in Cavite, as well as the plan of Markham and Alternergy for hydropower projects in Ifugao
SC denies Ayala Land's motion for reconsideration on prime Las Piñas lot
Ayala Land reiterates that it does not expect the Supreme Court ruling to 'have any material effect on [its] business, operations, and financial conditions'
Britain to move Bangkok embassy after record sale
The record £420 million ($596 million) sale of the embassy in Bangkok's Lumpini neighborhood is the UK foreign ministry's biggest ever such deal and the biggest land deal in Thai history
Megaworld to develop smart townships
Dubbed iTownships, the initiative will include smart home technology, smart parking systems, and the use of sustainable materials, among others
Ayala Land takes majority control of Malaysian construction firm
Through the deal, the listed property giant says it will be able to make the most of long-term prospects in Malaysia's real estate sector
Ayala Land expanding Seda hotel brand
The move to aggressively expand the Seda brand is in line with the property giant's objective to be the leading Philippine hospitality brand in terms of size
Memorial park firm venturing into mass housing
This comes after Golden Haven's intention to change its main line of business to real estate development from funeral and memorial parks
Vista Land projects high profit growth until 2020
The listed property developer will aggressively launch new residential and commercial projects in the next 3 years
RESULTS: December 2017 Real Estate Broker licensure exam
PRESS RELEASE: 841 out of 2,230 passed the Real Estate Broker Licensure Examination this December 2017
Megaworld to build P9-billion 'Makati-inspired' CBD in Cavite
The 35-hectare central business district will be built within its 140-hectare Maple Grove township by 2022
Trump: I fixed ties with PH, a 'most prime real estate' militarily
"[In] the Philippines, we just could not have been treated nicer....The relationship with the past administration was horrible, to use a nice word,' says US President Donald Trump
Ayala Land net income up 18% in 1st 9 months
The property developer posts a net income of P17.8 billion for the January to September period
SM to open mall in Tuguegarao on October 12
SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown will be SM's 2nd mall in the Cagayan Valley region
Megaworld to spend P4.5 billion in 4 years for Twin Lakes in Tagaytay
The money is earmarked for the development of residential villages and condominiums as well as a hotel in its 1,200-hectare Twin Lakes township
Results: September 2017 Real Estate Appraiser licensure exam
555 out of 1,501 passed the Real Estate Appraiser Licensure Examination
Ayala Land's 'next BGC' Arca South to take shape by 2019
The real estate firm is applying the lessons learned from Bonifacio Global City as it develops another mixed use estate in Taguig City
Cebu Landmasters invests more in Cagayan de Oro
Cagayan de Oro is one of the key sites identified by Cebu Landmasters for its expansion in the Visayas and Mindanao
Megaworld net income up 11% to P6.69B in 1st half of 2017
The rise is due mainly to the property developer s rental income which rose 20 to P5 83 billion for the period
