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.
Hotel and Tourism
Real Estate Landscape amid Philippine Tourism Reactivation
June 04, 2020 • PRIME Philippines Research & Advisory
It is no secret that tourism has been one of the badly hit industries by the COVID-19 pandemic, but despite the crisis, the Department of Tourism (DOT) continues to think of ways on how to mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic.
Investments
Relieving Country's Investment Confidence through Ecozones
June 03, 2020 • PRIME Philippines Research & Advisory
The COVID-19 pandemic had numerous economic implications to the country including business and operations involved in investments, exports, imports, and overall employment. Its spread created uncertainty in the local and international market - jeopardizing the status of globally competitive investors in the Philippines.
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.
Investments
Township Developments: A New Perspective
May 27, 2020 • PRIME Philippines Research & Advisory Group
The rise of township developments started in the early 2000s when major developers began to build premier office buildings, mid-range to high-end condominium towers, luxury hotels, and other establishments alongside each other to create a “live-work-play” lifestyle fit for the modern urban dweller. Since then, the number of integrated townships within and outside Metro Manila has continued to increase, making townships a real game changer in the real estate landscape.
Workplaces and Offices
Reopening Workspaces: What to Expect
May 26, 2020 • PRIME Philippines Research & Advisory Group
The implementation of lockdown in the country to combat the pandemic has called for a restriction of activity, and thereby a standstill in real estate ventures and pursuits. Various companies and employers have begun to enforce work-at-home procedures to minimize the risk of employees contracting the virus.
Investments
Philippine Commercial Land Sector amid Extended Quarantine
May 26, 2020 • PRIME Philippines Research & Advisory Group
Commercial land values had significantly grown in major business nuclei in the Philippines before the pandemic hit the overall business environment undesirably. Major factors such as condominium and office rents and supply play a significant role in determining the movements in the commercial land values especially in primary business districts in the Philippines.
