Philippines

The Philippines’ data centre capacity to triple in the next few years

Several facilities are expected to be built, which will expand the country’s current capacity of 96MW.

The Philippines’ data centre capacity to triple in the next few years

Several facilities are expected to be built, which will expand the country’s current capacity of 96MW.

Where does Philippine real estate stand in terms of sustainability?

The number of certified green buildings recorded a CAGR of 4.6% as of 3Q21.

Manila's retail vacancy rate of 7.7% breaches previous record

Manila hit a new 15-year record in Q2 as it overtook the 7% vacancy rate recorded in Q1.

Philippines’ lacklustre office absorption dampens residential demand

Residential vacancy increased from 15.6% in Q4 2020 to 16.3% in Q2 2021.

Familia Apartments at Bamboo Lane clinches Special-Purpose Development of the Year - Philippines at Real Estate Asia Awards

It has contributed to addressing the backlog in providing quality shelter for the common Filipino.

Manila records lowest residential vacancy since the pandemic hit

Vacancy improved to 9% in Q1 2021, the lowest since Q2 2020.

Manila’s office vacancy rate hits 12-year highs in Q1

Vacancy rate reached 9.8% in Q1, the highest since 2009.

Philippine retailers struggling to rightsize as logistics takes off: JLL

This is following the rise of e-commerce-use amidst long lockdowns throughout the country.

Philippine residential prices to inch up 1.5% in 2022

The pace of growth will likely hinge on a rebound in office leasing. 

Smart homes with Japanese-inspired minimalist designs are on trend in Manila

Mixing elements of Japanese functionality and simplicity, Tokyo Grand Renovation is becoming famous for making homes into office-ready spaces.

Manila prime retail net absorption still in the red as store pull-outs persist

Net absorption hit -41,500 sqm in 4Q20 as more store closures were recorded during the period.

Manila's office net absorption plummets 80% in 2020

Take-up in 4Q20 reached 85,800 sqm, enough to lift total net absorption to 68,700 sqm for 2020.

SM Supermalls keeps doors open amidst pandemic, to launch more 'smart cities' and e-commerce channels

It also reached out to displaced jeepney and tricycle drivers to facilitate delivery of orders to far-flung locations in the Philippines.

Manila's active home resale market props up capital values

Capital values in 4Q20 increased 10% yoy to PHP 269,932 per sqm.