Our February 2025 edition of the report provides the latest updates in the Philippine commercial real estate industry as well as insights on the local sectors.
- Being on the gray list is linked to higher compliance costs, making real estate transactions especially for foreign investors, more expensive. The country's removal from the gray list is expected to enhance financial transparency and facilitate smoother cross-border transactions for foreign investors. This is also expected to bolster the demand of overseas Filipinos toward local real estate investment.
- The anticipated economic growth, higher living standards, and more purchasing power that come with upper-middle income status will change the residential real estate market. This shift increase demand for eco-friendly and sustainable development. With rising incomes and urbanization, there will be a need for innovative housing that focuses on environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and smart home technologies.
- The inflationary environment will continue to impact recovery across various retailers. Essential retailers are likely to experience steadier demand due to the necessity of their products, while discretionary retailers will face greater challenges. As inflation eats into household spending power, non-essential items are often the first to be cut from expenditure.
The above is an excerpt of the February 2025 report. Read the full report.
