The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued for public comment its draft amendments to the rules governing real estate investment trusts (REITs), expanding the list of allowable assets and relaxing limitations on public ownership and the reinvestment period. The Commission released the...
SotoGrande Palawan For many Filipinos, home is more than just a place—it’s a sanctuary, a dream, and a lifelong investment. This is exactly what Sta. Lucia Land Inc. (SLI) has been offering for over 50 years, building not just houses, but communities where families can grow, thrive, and create...
The Social Security System (SSS) is diversifying its investment portfolio by ramping up its involvement in real estate investment trusts (REITs) this year. Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, SSS president and chief executive Officer, said they are optimistic about the potential for enhanced returns as...
In my five years of experience in the real estate industry, I've observed a growing trend among investors who prefer acquiring properties without paying in cash. Developers are increasingly offering pre-selling projects, allowing buyers to lock in prices and make manageable monthly payments....
As we kick off the new year, it's crucial to reflect on the milestones, lessons, and victories from the past and strategize for the future. In this article, we steer away from the technicalities of real estate trends and focus on overcoming the fear of investing in real estate, a pivotal factor...
The property market proved its resilience as capital values across Metro Manila’s commercial districts sustained their levels throughout 2023 despite local and global headwinds. In a media presentation, Leechiu Property Consultants Inc. Senior Manager for Investment Sales Erika Manasan said some...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has highlighted the significant contribution of real estate investment trusts (REITs) to the country's economic recovery and infrastructure modernization. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said that REIT investments are playing a vital role in fueling property...
The House Committee on Economic Affairs on Tuesday, Feb. 7, approved, subject to style and corresponding committee report thereof, a proposed bill amending The Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Act of 2009 to ensure the reinvestment of proceeds from the sale of REIT shares in the Philippines....
Almost two years and six initial public offerings later, real estate investment trusts (REITs) have proven to be a less volatile investment vehicle and a regular source of dividend income even during a pandemic. Five REITs listed at the Philippine Stock Exchange paid out a total of P5.77 billion in...
The capitalization of the Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in the Philippines zoomed in less than two-years, placing the country in the middle of the pack among major economies in the South and East Asian regions. In a report to Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III, the Securities and...
AREIT Inc. (AREIT), the pioneer real estate investment trust in the Philippines, is moving towards net zero operational emissions and is on track to be the country’s first carbon neutral REIT. In a statement, AREIT underscored its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)...
In the last year or so, there has been a new breed of real estate companies cropping up on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). Real Estate Investment Trusts or REITs, are companies that invest in income-generating properties and distribute their earnings back to shareholders in the form of...
