written by EMMANUEL ANDREW VENTURINA, Head of IQI Philippines The Philippines government's new 99-year land lease policy under President Ferdinand Marcos marks a strategic shift aimed at boosting foreign investment. Historically, foreigners were restricted from owning land and could only lease it for limited durations. This new long-term lease policy offers foreign investors near-ownership security,…

The Philippine housing market remains resilient in 2025, with the Residential Real Estate Price Index rising 7.6 per cent in Q1. Condominiums led growth at 10.6 per cent, especially in Metro Manila where prices climbed nearly 14 per cent. Detached homes rose more modestly at 4.5 per cent. The office sector is equally vibrant, with…

In the second half of 2025, the Philippine real estate market is showing renewed momentum, spurred by infrastructure developments, hybrid work preferences, and the growing influence of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as property investors. Metro Manila remains pivotal, but provincial cities like Cebu, Davao, and Iloilo are becoming vibrant growth centers, driven by the government's…

Written by Emmanuel Andrew Venturina, Head of IQI Philippines Beyond the Metro: Clark and Nuvali Lead the Shift in Philippine Homebuyer Trends The Philippine real estate landscape is experiencing a significant shift as homebuyers increasingly look beyond Metro Manila for house and lot investments. Driven by the rise of remote work, affordability, infrastructure expansion, and…

Written by Emmanuel Andrew Venturina, Country Head of Philippines PHILIPPINE REAL ESTATE MARKET DEMONSTRATES RESILIENCE AMID GLOBAL MANILA, Philippines — Despite global economic uncertainties, the Philippine real estate market continues to exhibit remarkable resilience in 2025. Driven by robust domestic demand, strategic infrastructure developments, and adaptive industry practices, the sector remains a pivotal component of…