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SOCIALIZED HOUSING ATTRACTS MAJOR DEVELOPERS

🏠 PHMLS NEWS | SOCIALIZED HOUSING ATTRACTS MAJOR DEVELOPERS Socialized housing is gaining stronger attention from established Philippine property developers as improved government financing, revised price ceilings, and the country’s significant housing backlog create new opportunities in the affordable housing market. One notable development is DMCI Homes, which is preparing to enter...

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PH BUSINESS CONFIDENCE TURNS NEGATIVE

PH Business Confidence Turns Negative: What It Means for Philippine Real Estate According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Business Expectations Survey released in early September 2026, Philippine business sentiment experienced a sharp deterioration. The Business Confidence Index plunged to -20.3% in July from a neutral 0% in June. Driven by concerns over rising inflation, elevated o...

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CONDOMINIUM MARKET

PHMLS NEWS | CONDOMINIUM MARKET 🏢 Senate Approves Condominium Redevelopment Bill on Third Reading The Philippine Senate has approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2420, or the proposed Condominium Redevelopment Act, a measure seeking to modernize the country's nearly 60-year-old Condominium Act. The bill, approved by 18 senators, seeks to establish updated rules covering...

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CEBU HOUSING MARKET

PHMLS NEWS | CEBU HOUSING MARKET Why Affordability Is Becoming a Bigger Challenge Housing demand in Central Visayas remains strong, but for many buyers, the bigger challenge is no longer finding a property—it is finding a home they can realistically afford. Recent discussions involving the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA) highlighted several factors contributing...

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MARKET OUTLOOK

PHMLS | MARKET OUTLOOK Colliers: From Lots to Pax Silica, Where Could the Next Philippine Property Boom Happen? MANILA — The next major Philippine real estate growth story may not be centered on another condominium tower in Metro Manila. Instead, emerging opportunities could increasingly be found outside the capital, where demand for house-and-lot developments, lot-only projects, in...

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SUPREME COURT RULING

⚖️ PHMLS NEWS | SUPREME COURT RULING Verbal Promises Should Never Replace Proper Documentation A recent Supreme Court ruling involving Empire East Land Holdings, Inc. offers an important reminder to real estate buyers: If an important promise affects your decision to purchase, make sure it is properly documented before releasing substantial payments. In the case, a buyer paid ₱130,...

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