Articles tagged "Makati"

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Market News

Philippine Property Market: Senate Housing Bills Advance, Transparency Gap Persists

Legislative action on housing meets fresh scrutiny of market transparency and redevelopment rules

Senate approves affordable housing bills, the Philippines lags regional peers in real estate transparency, and a condo redevelopment bill could revive Makati.

Housing PolicyReal Estate TransparencyMakatiCondo RedevelopmentUrban Renewal
Expat Living

Your First Month in Makati: SIM Cards, Bank Accounts and a Lease You Understand

A practical, in-order walkthrough for your first weeks settling into Makati

A step-by-step guide to getting a local SIM, opening a bank account, and signing a lease you actually understand in your first month in Makati.

MakatiSIM CardBank AccountLease AgreementExpat
Transport & Commuting

Commuting from Santa Rosa to Makati without losing your evenings

A realistic look at the trade-offs behind one of Calabarzon's most common commutes

Thinking of buying or renting in Santa Rosa but working in Makati? Here's how to weigh the real commute time, costs, and lifestyle trade-offs before you sign anything.

Santa RosaLagunaSLEXCommutingMakati
Buying

BGC vs Makati: Where Should You Live or Invest?

Two of Metro Manila's premier business districts, compared for renters, homebuyers, and investors

A practical comparison of BGC and Makati across lifestyle, commute, rental demand, and investment potential to help you decide where to live or buy.

BGCMakatiCondo InvestmentMetro ManilaLocation Comparison
Market News

Philippine Property Market: PNB Holdings Eyes Development of Prime Makati Corner Lot

A long-idle Buendia-Paseo site may finally rise as Legacy Tower ahead of a major stock listing

PNB Holdings appears set to develop its long-vacant Makati corner lot into a mixed-use tower, coinciding with its planned stock listing later this month.

MakatiNew DevelopmentsMixed-Use ProjectsLucio Tan GroupStock Listing
Renting

Best Areas to Rent in Manila for Expats

Where to live in Metro Manila depending on your budget, work, and lifestyle

A practical breakdown of Metro Manila's top expat-friendly rental neighborhoods, from BGC to Makati to Alabang, and how to choose the right fit.

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Renting

Renting in Makati: Where's Best and What Condo Prices Look Like

A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to renting a condo in Metro Manila's premier business district

A practical guide to Makati's best rental neighborhoods, what shapes condo rental rates, and what to expect when searching for a unit.

MakatiCondo RentalSalcedo VillagePoblacionExpats
Market News

Philippine Property Market: REIT Deals, Batangas Expansion, and Makati's Busway Push

AREIT's Ayala asset swap, LIMA Estate's growth plan, Makati transit, and shifting housing demand

This roundup covers AREIT's P17.3-B Ayala asset swap, Aboitiz's 500-ha LIMA Estate expansion, Makati's electric busway plan, and rising demand for provincial house-and-lot projects.

REITBatangas DevelopmentInfrastructureMakatiResidential Demand