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IQI has strengthened its presence in the Philippines through a strategic partnership with Mapletree Investments Corp, a Metro Manila-based real estate brokerage firm generating more than 1 billion Philippine pesos in annual sales.
The partnership deepens IQI’s footprint in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic property markets.
The Philippines receives more than US$5 billion in remittances flowing into property annually, while outbound residential investment is estimated at over US$750 million in 2025.
The market serves both as a destination for foreign investors and as a significant source of cross-border capital.
Juwai IQI Co-Founder and Group CEO Kashif Ansari said the move reinforces IQI’s strategy of strengthening key growth markets across Asia.
“We are establishing our extended country operation in the Philippines in partnership with Mapletree Investments Corp. Mapletree is a Metro Manila-based real estate brokerage firm with a strong local presence and more than 1 billion Philippine pesos in annual sales.”
He said the collaboration enhances IQI’s ability to connect local expertise with global investment flows.
“The partnership further reinforces our footprint in the Philippines and brings a new team of experienced professionals to our network. Most importantly for our global network, which operates extensively with cross-border buyers, the new IQI Philippines will connect local buyers and developers with global investment opportunities and investors.”
Kashif Ansari, Co Founder and Group CEO of IQI.
Ansari added that the Philippines’ extensive overseas Filipino investor base and rising regional investment interest make it strategically aligned with IQI’s cross-border platform.
Juwai IQI Co-Founder and Group Managing Director Daniel Ho said buyer demand in the Philippines has broadened in recent years, with a growing mix of investors and resident expatriates. Foreign buyers are most active in Metro Manila, Cebu and key resort destinations.
He noted that the local housing market is recovering as supply tightens.
“New condo supply will drop by a third in 2026 and by 2028 it will be only about 20% of last year’s level.”
The adjustment in new supply is expected to support market stability and strengthen long-term fundamentals.
As part of the partnership, Christine Dara Ko Saavedra, CEO of Mapletree Investments Corp, has been appointed Country Head of IQI Philippines.
“Mapletree’s decision to join IQI resulted from the desire to align with a world-class team that embodies a high-performance corporate culture,” Saavedra said.
“IQI is one of the largest real estate brokerages born out of Asia and offers an unparalleled network, industry-leading technology, a highly professional team and great culture.”
She said joining IQI will elevate Mapletree’s ability to serve clients seeking both domestic and international real estate opportunities.
“We see significant appetite among our clients to diversify their portfolios internationally. Being part of the IQI network will enable us to act as the bridge between the local and global.”
Christine Dara Ko Saavedra, CEO of Mapletree Investments Corp and Country Head of IQI Philippines
Through the integration, IQI Philippines will leverage the group’s Atlas super app, AI-powered IQPilot, IQIGlobal.com, juwai.com and juwai.asia property portals, as well as its international referral and marketing platforms.
The expansion strengthens IQI’s position in Southeast Asia and reinforces its strategy to connect local property markets with global investors through technology, cross-border expertise and an integrated international network.
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