How can urban growth be sustained while addressing the country’s informal settlements?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Chito Cruz, Chairman, Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC): Interview from The Report: The Philippines 2016
Articles & Analysis | After a half decade of rapid growth, developers in the Philippines looking to prevent oversupply from The Report: The Philippines 2016
Demand for office and outsourcing space in Manila’s most popular commercial areas managed to keep pace with a surge of new supply in 2015. That said, 2016 is expected to see a slight rise in vacancy rates. Foreseeing this trend, however, and wary of flooding the market, builders and developers have already pared down plans for future launches...
Interviews & Viewpoints | J J Atencio, President and CEO, 8990 Holdings: Interview from The Report: The Philippines 2016
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: The Philippines 2016
The construction and real estate sectors make up around 20% of the Philippine economy, slightly ahead of manufacturing. Over the past few years, construction in the Philippines has been flourishing amid a climate of political stability and upbeat business sentiment, spurred by growth in overseas foreign worker remittances, inbound investments into business process outsourcing, rising numbers...
A series of reforms initiated by the administration of President Benigno Aquino III in the last few years have boosted spending on infrastructure and opened key industries to outside investors. The reforms prompted a series of upgrades to the Philippines’ credit ratings and echo initiatives taken in the region as it embarks on greater integration through the ASEAN Economic Community.
While housing prices in Kenya’s residential real estate market stabilised late last year, land costs have seen significant increases, indicating a rise in demand for apartment units.