BLOGS & ARTICLES

Building vs. Buying Commercial Property in Manila

Manila's dynamic real estate market presents investors with a critical, but often unclear, decision: build new commercial property or invest in completed developments? Each approach offers distinct advantages and challenges that deserve careful consideration before committing substantial resources to the Philippine commercial real estate sector.

PCCI NCR - The Voice of Philippine Business

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) stands as the cornerstone of the Philippine business landscape, serving as "a non-government association of private businesses that works to influence government actions on issues such as Agriculture, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Tourism." Since its establishment through the merger of two pioneering organizations in 1978, PCCI has evolved into the unified voice that represents the majority of businesses and enterprises across the archipelago.

A Property Owner's Guide to Commercial Construction

Manila's property scene is going through quite a change these days, as new rules get rolled out and the market's changing shape. It’s a mix of exciting growth opportunities and some familiar challenges. Just a few months into 2024, Manila was making headlines for its impressive real estate gains — clocking in at a 26.2% jump annually, outpacing even Tokyo’s 12.5%. That kind of performance really spotlighted the city’s solid fundamentals and how attractive it is to investors.