Mortgages are used by individuals and companies to create large real estate purchases without paying the entire price. SecurityBank’s Junior Assistant Manager and Sales Officer, Carl Chung, explains the process, rules, and regulations of a mortgage. Kinds of Mortgages According to Carl Chung, there are different kinds of mortgages: Real Estate Car Mortgage Equipment or…
COOL AS A CUCUMBER SO CLOSE TO THE EQUATOR On any given weekend, you’ll see glorious gorgeous huskies parading around The Outlets at Lipa. They have the imposing aura of their wolf cousins, but with the openness and curiosity of their canine brethren. Their shaggy grey-and-white fur coats don’t bother them, not in spite of…
David Rafael, president and CEO of Aboitiz-land, proclaims passionately: “As long as I’m able, I’ll do things that are productive.” The man has discovered the fountain of youth. As a matter of fact, he’ll happily tell you he’s a senior citizen. He knows he doesn’t look it. He describes himself as a lifelong learner. This…
Philibert Challan Belval, founder/CEO and general manager of Asia Relocation, smiles from behind his motorcycle helmet. Deep-set eyes twinkle through the visor. The tall Frenchman atop his black scooter is an incongruent sight on the humble streets of Guadalupe Viejo, but he doesn’t seem to mind being the only expatriate in the immediate radius. Phil,…
It’s the last month before the famed long Christmas season of the Philippines (which officially starts in the -ber months). We’ve got a few more weeks to celebrate before we start hearing Jingle Bells and Alvin and the Chipmunks invade the mall halls and radio stations. History of the Philippines: Double Heavyweight Action! (August 3,…
The rainy weather and busy atmosphere of Makati City aren’t enough reasons to keep the Makatizens away from fun and productive activities this August. The Philippine Readers and Writers Festival 2019 (August 2- 4, 2019) National Bookstore | Raffles, Makati City National Bookstore is hosting the 6th year of its annual literary celebration. This festival…
August 2019 Events In Bonifacio Global City The financial and lifestyle district of Manila is back at it again with new events in its avenues! Different entertaining events are coming on your way here in BGC. So relax. Have a break. Let these events put a smile on your face. There are countless events this…
Talk about disruptive. Matt Morrison, a highly creative and motivated Brit, decided he needed something special in Manila. A place where people could work, network, thrive, produce, and drink really good coffee. (And sometimes, beer or wine.) Nowadays, there’s a coworking space on every block. But ASPACE began the trend half a decade ago, sticking…
Manila’s financial business district is bustling this July with events. Take your pick from business-related events to further your knowledge and your network, to social events held in Makati’s glittery 5-star venues, to gritty down-to-earth parties where you can rub elbows with the locals. Full Moon in Capricorn Gong Bath with Rosan Cruz 17 July…
Are you trying to get around Metro Manila without a car? Maybe you’re anti-emissions and are trying to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Maybe buying a car just isn’t in the cards for you right now. Maybe you leave the car and driver to your family and choose to take public transportation instead. Maybe you…
We had a quick chat with our founder, John Riad, whose knowledge about Manila real estate is driven by years and years of practice. It’s clear that the ROI a potential investor would glean from commercial real estate is much higher than what one would obtain through playing the residential market. But the biggest question…
Consistent Increase Of Housing Costs Residential real estate prices of Metro Manila continued to grow this first quarter of 2019 as Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) increased the interest rates in order to ease inflation across the country. The BSP reported that Metro Manila was accounted for 49.5% of the total Real Estate Loans followed…