Real property sector laments loss of industry icon

Outpourings of sorrow and profound loss greeted the news of the demise of CHARLIE AV GORAYEB, Chairman of the Board of the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations (CREBA), who was widely regarded as an icon of the housing industry and its fiercest champion for almost three decades. Gorayeb, who was also a multi-term […]

Rate hikes may derail real estate sector recovery

The Philippine real estate sector’s recovery may be derailed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) aggressive rate hikes, according to Cushman & Wakefield Philippines. “The aggressive contractionary monetary policy stance by the BSP which is in sync with other central banks, prompted by the rallying prices, may slow down the global recovery, as well […]

The present and future of Philippine real estate

From a global perspective, the Philippines real estate sector is inherently unique, and I would argue is currently undervalued. As our economy returns to the above average pace of growth and the maturation of its internals continues, local and international investors alike should become increasingly intrigued. This is the time to get in because what […]