Philippine Property Market: Cebu Landmasters Eyes Luzon as BSP Weighs Fourth Rate Hike
Developer expansion plans meet rising borrowing costs amid persistent inflation pressure
Written by PropVela Editorial TeamPublished 1 min read
This week's roundup looks at one developer's push beyond its home turf and the macroeconomic headwinds that could shape borrowing costs across the property sector.
Cebu Landmasters enters new phase as leadership, expansion reshape growth story
Now in its 23rd year, Cebu Landmasters Inc. is shifting both its leadership structure and its geographic footprint, moving to extend its VisMin-proven business model into Luzon for the first time. The company has lined up 11 projects for 2026, representing roughly 5,600 homes and an estimated P25 billion in sales value, with developments planned across Cebu, Mactan, Butuan, Davao and Panglao. Two projects, Alto Ranudo in Cebu and a development in Ormoc, have already launched as part of this refreshed pipeline. According to BusinessWorld, the moves mark a pivotal transition point for the Cebu-based developer.
BSP may deliver fourth straight rate hike amid mounting inflation risks
Analysts expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to raise rates for a fourth consecutive time this month as inflation pressures intensify and complicate policy response. Consumer prices climbed to 7.2% in September, their highest in over three years, prompting Fitch Solutions unit BMI to forecast a 25-basis-point hike that would push the benchmark rate to 5.25%. Continued tightening would weigh further on mortgage affordability for homebuyers and raise financing costs for developers already navigating a challenging rate environment. According to BusinessWorld, the central bank's next move could further reshape borrowing conditions across the property sector.