Retail and Commerce
Bouncing Forward for Retail Landlords: A Business Resumption Guide
June 23, 2020 • PRIME Philippines Retail Markets Team
In the property sector, the retail industry has been one of the most badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the mere three months since the escalation of cases in the country, it inflicted severe complications to the operations of businesses and profitability of retailers due to the enforced lockdowns and the looming fear among individuals.
Investments
Going Beyond “Buy and Sell”: Tackling the Post-Quarantine Commercial Property Market
June 17, 2020 • PRIME Philippines Commercial Property Investments
Not unknown to real estate practitioners and even those who merely dabble in the property market, “Buy and Sell” is a familiar investment tactic for many Filipinos seeking to make a profit off property turnovers. As the local real estate sector slowly moves into a buyer’s market and an influx of properties become available for sale, long-time buyers and new investors alike will be facing challenges in choosing the best investments.
Industrial
Pivoting to Industrial Property Investment: A Business Resumption Guide
June 10, 2020 • PRIME Philippines Research & Advisory
In recent months, industry leaders and real estate practitioners alike have been touting the industrial property market as the “next big thing” or the “asset class to watch,” but what specific properties can be considered as worthwhile investments these days? How can one take advantage of the best deals on the market?
Tech and Innovation
4 Ways Digitalization can Change the Property Sector
June 04, 2020 • PRIME Philippines Research & Advisory
The persisting uncertainty amidst the pandemic has been causing changes across markets. As players within the property industry adjust to the changing market conditions, the obvious and prevailing factor that facilitates these changes has been the inevitability of using technology.
Workplaces and Offices
Office Buildings in Full Swing: A Business Resumption Guide
June 02, 2020 • PRIME Philippines Corporate Office
The Philippine economy is faced with the COVID-19 crisis, to which the real estate market is not immune. Both tenants and landlords are enduring new challenges and opportunities in the industry. Mutual business understanding from both sides and critical preparation in the early stages of post-quarantine are very important to sustain real estate businesses. For property owners, there are several ways in which assistance can be given to your lessees while ensuring sustainability in your business. How can landlords support their tenants amid COVID-19?
Sustainability
The Green Initiative: 6 Reasons Why Sustainability is Shaping the Real Estate Landscape
May 29, 2020 • PRIME Philippines Research & Advisory Group
More investors are recognizing that a green building’s capacity to attract and retain tenants is conducive to improve business performance in the long run. But more than just business performance, prioritization on human health and wellness is driving innovations within the development landscape. With the pandemic threatening the condition of workplaces, the adoption of green building systems has been gradually growing as it improves employees’ well-being and increases long-term impacts from the effects of climate change.
Investments
Emerging Cities: The Next Investment Hubs
May 28, 2020 • PRIME Philippines Research & Advisory Group
The oversaturation of Metro Manila through the acceleration of population growth and rapid urbanization have led to a shift in development perspective. In addressing the difficulties of the day-to-day life in the metro, the government has established an inclusive and more balanced economic development program for promising cities outside the capital called ‘emerging cities’.
Investments
Resilience of Philippine Real Estate
May 27, 2020 • PRIME Philippines Research & Advisory
The Philippine real estate industry has been very bullish for the past decade and has been able to withstand temporary setbacks. This pandemic, however, has definitely caused a decline across all markets. Despite this, the Philippine real estate industry remains to be perceived as generally resilient compared to other types of asset. Sentiments towards the sector have been relatively optimistic despite the impact of the pandemic due to the observed adaptive measures that companies have been doing to adjust to market changes.
