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BIZ BUZZ: BDO deemed most valuable PH bank brand

What is the most valuable bank brand in the Philippines? According to a new report from London-based global brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, it’s BDO Unibank, with its brand value estimated at $2.5 billion, up 14 percent from last year. This means that if the country’s largest bank were to sell just its brand—excluding operations and other assets—]it would c...

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Rising Land Costs Pose Significant Challenge for Economic and Socialized Housing Development in Metro Cebu

Rising Land Costs Pose Significant Challenge for Economic and Socialized Housing Development in Metro Cebu By: Samuel Lao, Real Estate Broker - Cebu City, October 22, 2023   The bustling urban sprawl of Metro Cebu, stretching from Cebu City to Carcar in the South and Danao to the North, has long been a hub of economic growth and development. However, a pressing issue now threatens to...

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What is the current state of Cebu Local Real Estate Market?

What is the current state of  Cebu Local Real Estate Market? The real estate market in Cebu has been an area of significant interest in recent years. With its booming economy, stunning natural landscapes, and increasing urbanization, the region has witnessed a surge in real estate development. In this blog, we will delve into the latest news trends and provide an in-depth analysis of the...

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Cebu City's Real Estate Market in 2023: An Overview of Prices, Trends, and Challenges

Cebu City's Real Estate Market in 2023: An Overview of Prices, Trends, and Challenges As a practicing license broker, I have observed a significant shift in the real estate development trend in Cebu City. From 2022 to the first quarter of 2023, there has been a notable transition from horizontal to vertical housing projects due to the scarcity of big land for major residential development....

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How Real Estate Broker can help in finding Good Rental Portfolio?

  How Real Estate Broker can help in finding Good Rental Portfolio?   Potential for rental income is a major benefit of real estate investment, and working with a real estate broker can help you identify rental properties that are well-suited to your investment goals.   A real estate broker can assist in several ways when it comes to finding good rental properties:...

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Rental Investment Opportunity in Cebu

  Rental Investment Opportunity in Cebu    Cebu, Philippines is an attractive location for real estate investment, including rental properties, due to a growing economy, increasing tourism, and a growing expat population. Here are some of the benefits of investing in rental properties in Cebu:   Growing economy: Cebu's economy is growing, driven by industries...

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