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How to Sell Your Property Fast in Cebu’s Competitive Market (2025 Guide)

How to Sell Your Property Fast in Cebu’s Competitive Market (2025 Guide) By Realtor Samuel Lao With Cebu’s real estate market continuing to grow, buyers have more choices than ever—especially in key areas like Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, Talisay, and Consolacion. If you’re a property owner looking to sell, speed and strategy matter. In 2025, it’s no longer enough to...

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Ayala Land unveils new Makati township

  ALI said that Dela Rosa Gardens would mark a new chapter in the evolution of the country’s premier business district. MANILA, Philippines — Property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has unveiled a new mixed-use development that will form part of Makati’s urban transformation. ALI said that Dela Rosa Gardens would mark a new chapter in the evolution of the country&rsquo...

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Crafting bespoke homes across generations

Avida Land stands transformed, positioned confidently as a trusted force in Philippine real estate.   Its roots were humble, yet its vision was clear—to build homes and communities for those aspiring for a secure, convenient and upgraded lifestyle. Today, Avida Land stands transformed, positioned confidently as a trusted force in Philippine real estate. In its 34 years, Avida h...

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The poor pay income tax, too, and via online–report

  MANILA, Philippines — The Home Development Mutual Fund, or Pag-Ibig Fund, announced on Friday a new “special subsidized” interest rate to make socialized housing more accessible, as part of the government’s push to expand affordable homeownership. In a statement, Pag-Ibig said a special 3-percent interest rate would apply to the first five years of housing loan...

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Rockwell Land marks IPI Center expansion with wall breaking ceremony

(From left) Vincent Ozaraga, Leslie Anne Aliman, Valerie Soliven, David Wong Jr., Dennis Wong, Nestor J. Padilla, Pio “Junpi” Castillo Jr., Mike Lopez, and Alex Diesmos lead the Wall Breaking Ceremony at IPI Center Done Rockwell.   Rockwell Land Corporation, in partnership with International Pharmaceuticals Inc. (IPI), marked another milestone with the Wall Breaking Ceremony...

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Growth, Confidence and Policy Shifts

  Here’s a recap of last week’s (ending July 18) market activity from First Metro Securities. Property news Ayala Malls expansion. Ayala Corp. (AC) has increased its mall renovation and expansion budget to P17.5 billion, targeting the addition of 700,000 sqm of gross leasable area (GLA) over the next five years to strengthen its retail footprint. Township developm...

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