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The Estate Makati
Apartment

The Estate Makati

Manila, Philippines
1 beds
1 baths
0 sqm

PHP 90,000,000

MOA Complex (SM Bay City)
ApartmentCommercial

MOA Complex (SM Bay City)

Manila, Philippines
0 beds
1 baths
25 sqm

PHP 3,200,000

128,000/m²

Greenhills Center Redevelopment
ApartmentCommercial

Greenhills Center Redevelopment

Manila, Philippines
2 beds
0 baths
0 sqm

PHP 0

Uptown Bonifacio
ApartmentCommercial

Uptown Bonifacio

Manila, Philippines
1 beds
1 baths
60 sqm

PHP 14,400,000

240,000/m²

Maple Grove
ApartmentHouseCommercial

Maple Grove

Manila, Philippines
0 beds
1 baths
0 sqm

PHP 4,000,000

McKinley West
ApartmentHouseCommercial

McKinley West

Manila, Philippines
1 beds
1 baths
60 sqm

PHP 12,000,000

200,000/m²

Northwin Global City
ApartmentHouseCommercial

Northwin Global City

Manila, Philippines
2 beds
0 baths
34 sqm

PHP 8,800,000

258,823.529/m²

Horizon Manila
ApartmentHouseCommercial

Horizon Manila

Manila, Philippines
1 beds
1 baths
60 sqm

PHP 3,000,000

50,000/m²

Manila Townhouse For Sale, 9M near LRT2 Pureza, Nagtahan, Lacson, R. Magsaysay Blvd SD
External Listing
₱9,000,000
₱75,000/m²
house

Manila Townhouse For Sale, 9M near LRT2 Pureza, Nagtahan, Lacson, R. Magsaysay Blvd SD

Manila, Philippines
3 beds
baths
120

Key Features:

Garage
Built-in wardrobe
Balcony
Manila Townhouse w/ Roofdeck near University Belt, Lacson, Fajardo, Nagtahan SD
External Listing
₱12,500,000
₱92,593/m²
house

Manila Townhouse w/ Roofdeck near University Belt, Lacson, Fajardo, Nagtahan SD

Manila, Philippines
3 beds
baths
135

Key Features:

Garage
Built-in wardrobe
Electricity
+2 more
Ready for occupancy: Swiss-inspired condo in New Manila
External Listing
₱8,700,870
₱271,902/m²
condo

Ready for occupancy: Swiss-inspired condo in New Manila

New Manila Quezon, Philippines
beds
1 bath
32

Key Features:

Basketball court
Function room / hall
Play area / playground
+1 more
For Sale! Sampaloc Manila Brandnew Townhouse 17.9M -AJCM
External Listing
₱17,900,000
₱99,444/m²
house

For Sale! Sampaloc Manila Brandnew Townhouse 17.9M -AJCM

Manila, Philippines
3 beds
3 baths
180

Key Features:

Integral kitchen
Partly furnished
Powder room
+2 more
For Sale! Brandnew Sampaloc Manila Townhouse near España -AJCM
External Listing
₱9,800,000
₱98,000/m²
house

For Sale! Brandnew Sampaloc Manila Townhouse near España -AJCM

Manila, Philippines
3 beds
2 baths
100

Key Features:

Garage
Integral kitchen
Electricity
+5 more
Prime Commercial Property With Rental Income For Sale
External Listing
₱409,305,000
building

Prime Commercial Property With Rental Income For Sale

Manila, Philippines
beds
baths
Affordable Ready for Occupancy Condo for Sale Urban Deca Homes Manila Bank, Pag-IBIG Loan Assistance
External Listing
₱3,646,000
₱81,022/m²
condo

Affordable Ready for Occupancy Condo for Sale Urban Deca Homes Manila Bank, Pag-IBIG Loan Assistance

Manila, Philippines
2 beds
1 bath
45

Key Features:

Play area / playground
Swimming pool
Ready For Occupancy 24.67 sqm Studio Residential Condo For Sale in Manila
External Listing
₱4,403,595
₱183,483/m²
condo

Ready For Occupancy 24.67 sqm Studio Residential Condo For Sale in Manila

Manila, Philippines
beds
1 bath
24

Key Features:

Commercial center
Function room / hall
Gym
+1 more
4 Storeys Modern Townhouse with 4-bedrooms For Sale in Manila
External Listing
₱49,000,000
₱550,562/m²
house

4 Storeys Modern Townhouse with 4-bedrooms For Sale in Manila

Manila, Philippines
4 beds
6 baths
89
Ready for Occupancy Condominium For Sale near UST University Belt
External Listing
₱6,756,680
₱259,872/m²
condo

Ready for Occupancy Condominium For Sale near UST University Belt

Manila, Philippines
beds
1 bath
26

Key Features:

Basketball court
Function room / hall
Gym
+7 more
Ready for Occupancy Condo for Sale with View of Manila Bay Bank Loan Assist: Grand Riviera by Moldex
External Listing
₱4,535,707
₱226,785/m²
condo

Ready for Occupancy Condo for Sale with View of Manila Bay Bank Loan Assist: Grand Riviera by Moldex

Manila Bay, Philippines
beds
1 bath
20
Affordable Ready for Occupancy Condo for Sale Urban Deca Homes Manila Bank, Pag-IBIG Loan Assistance
External Listing
₱2,597,000
₱76,382/m²
condo

Affordable Ready for Occupancy Condo for Sale Urban Deca Homes Manila Bank, Pag-IBIG Loan Assistance

Manila, Philippines
2 beds
1 bath
34

Key Features:

Play area / playground
Swimming pool
SPACIOUS 3BR CONDOMINIUM IN SUNTRUST ASCENTIA STA ANA MANILA NEAR MALLS
External Listing
₱6,330,400
₱166,589/m²
condo

SPACIOUS 3BR CONDOMINIUM IN SUNTRUST ASCENTIA STA ANA MANILA NEAR MALLS

Manila, Philippines
2 beds
1 bath
38

Key Features:

Amenities floor
Commercial center
Function room / hall
+6 more
Ready For Occupancy 52 sqm 3-bedroom Residential Condo For Sale in Manila - Solana - Suntrust
External Listing
₱9,360,000
₱180,000/m²
condo

Ready For Occupancy 52 sqm 3-bedroom Residential Condo For Sale in Manila - Solana - Suntrust

Manila, Philippines
3 beds
1 bath
52

Key Features:

Function room / hall
Garden
Gym
+8 more
Preselling Condo for Sale SMDC Sands Residences Roxas Boulevard: Stretched Downpayment; Bank Loan
External Listing
₱8,005,000
₱307,885/m²
condo

Preselling Condo for Sale SMDC Sands Residences Roxas Boulevard: Stretched Downpayment; Bank Loan

Manila, Philippines
1 bed
1 bath
26

Key Features:

Function room / hall
Gym
Kiddie pool
+2 more
Grand Riviera Suites: Luxury Condos in Manila Bay Freeport Zone
External Listing
₱15,819,727
₱263,662/m²
condo

Grand Riviera Suites: Luxury Condos in Manila Bay Freeport Zone

Manila Bay, Philippines
2 beds
1 bath
60
25.58 sqm 1-bedroom Office Condominium For Sale, PASAY MALL OF ASIA
External Listing
₱8,800,000
₱352,000/m²
condo

25.58 sqm 1-bedroom Office Condominium For Sale, PASAY MALL OF ASIA

Manila Bay, Philippines
1 bed
1 bath
25
25K MONTHLY RFO READY NO DP2BR AND 2BATHS STA. MESA MANILA LRT2 V.MAPA
External Listing
₱3,701,226
₱92,531/m²
condo

25K MONTHLY RFO READY NO DP2BR AND 2BATHS STA. MESA MANILA LRT2 V.MAPA

Manila, Philippines
2 beds
2 baths
40

Key Features:

Amenities floor
Badminton court
Basketball court
+17 more
SMDC 1BR UNIT WITH BALCONY FOR SALE IN SANDS RESIDENCES
External Listing
₱8,026,000
₱286,643/m²
condo

SMDC 1BR UNIT WITH BALCONY FOR SALE IN SANDS RESIDENCES

Manila, Philippines
1 bed
1 bath
28
Stylish 1BR condo in Manila's cultural center
External Listing
₱9,769,344
₱199,374/m²
condo

Stylish 1BR condo in Manila's cultural center

Manila, Philippines
1 bed
1 bath
49

Key Features:

Commercial center
Function room / hall
Gym
+1 more
High-End Townhouse with 4-bedrooms For Sale in Manila
External Listing
₱38,500,000
₱458,333/m²
house

High-End Townhouse with 4-bedrooms For Sale in Manila

Manila, Philippines
4 beds
5 baths
84
Lot for Warehouse/Office in Malate Manila near Quirino Ave for sale
External Listing
₱99,500,000
₱114,764/m²
residential

Lot for Warehouse/Office in Malate Manila near Quirino Ave for sale

Manila, Philippines
beds
baths
867
Ready For Occupancy 182 sqm 4-bedroom Residential Condo For Sale in Manila
External Listing
₱31,700,000
₱174,176/m²
condo

Ready For Occupancy 182 sqm 4-bedroom Residential Condo For Sale in Manila

Manila, Philippines
4 beds
1 bath
182

Key Features:

Swimming pool
Luxury 1-Bedroom Condo in Malate with Park and Manila Sunset Views
External Listing
₱10,041,451
₱304,286/m²
condo

Luxury 1-Bedroom Condo in Malate with Park and Manila Sunset Views

Manila, Philippines
1 bed
1 bath
33
New Japan-inspired condominium in Manila's University Belt
External Listing
₱11,200,000
₱302,703/m²
condo

New Japan-inspired condominium in Manila's University Belt

Manila, Philippines
1 bed
1 bath
37

Key Features:

Function room / hall
Gym
Swimming pool
San Andres, Manila Townhouse
External Listing
₱13,000,000
₱115,044/m²
house

San Andres, Manila Townhouse

Manila, Philippines
3 beds
2 baths
113

Key Features:

Garage
Balcony
Built-in wardrobe
+6 more
San Andres, Manila Townhouse
External Listing
₱13,000,000
₱115,044/m²
house

San Andres, Manila Townhouse

Manila, Philippines
3 beds
2 baths
113

Key Features:

Air conditioning
Integral kitchen
Water
+5 more
San Andres Townhouse
External Listing
₱13,000,000
₱115,044/m²
house

San Andres Townhouse

Manila, Philippines
3 beds
2 baths
113

Key Features:

Garage
Balcony
Electricity
+4 more
Commercial Space in Taft Avenue good for food business (reheat precooked food) or cafe
External Listing
₱6,500,000
₱162,500/m²
commercial

Commercial Space in Taft Avenue good for food business (reheat precooked food) or cafe

Manila, Philippines
beds
baths
40

Key Features:

Internet
Unfurnished
Alarm
Spacious unit can be office or residential for sale at Royal Bay Terrace
External Listing
₱12,000,000
₱76,433/m²
office

Spacious unit can be office or residential for sale at Royal Bay Terrace

Manila, Philippines
beds
baths
157

Key Features:

Garage
Unfurnished
Air conditioning
+1 more
Bodega
External Listing
₱2,550,000
₱106,250/m²
commercial

Bodega

Manila, Philippines
beds
baths
24

Key Features:

Garage
Alarm
Residential/Commercial Space For Sale
External Listing
₱13,500,000
₱97,826/m²
building

Residential/Commercial Space For Sale

Manila, Philippines
beds
baths
138

Key Features:

Unfurnished
Ground Floor Commercial Space for Sale in Roxas Boulevard, Ermita
External Listing
₱14,390,000
₱282,157/m²
retail

Ground Floor Commercial Space for Sale in Roxas Boulevard, Ermita

Manila, Philippines
beds
baths
51

Key Features:

Fully furnished
RuSH Sale COMMERCIAL SPACE - whole 2nd Flr Condo, ERMITA, Manila, 210sqm, 9M only
External Listing
₱9,000,000
₱42,857/m²
office

RuSH Sale COMMERCIAL SPACE - whole 2nd Flr Condo, ERMITA, Manila, 210sqm, 9M only

Manila, Philippines
beds
baths
210

Key Features:

Unfurnished
Commercial Unit for Sale in Binondo Manila along Juan Luna Street For Retail/Com
External Listing
₱17,185,500
₱94,948/m²
office

Commercial Unit for Sale in Binondo Manila along Juan Luna Street For Retail/Com

Manila, Philippines
beds
baths
181
Commercial Unit for Sale in Binondo Manila along Juan Luna Street For Retail/Com
External Listing
₱12,340,500
₱262,564/m²
office

Commercial Unit for Sale in Binondo Manila along Juan Luna Street For Retail/Com

Manila, Philippines
beds
baths
47
Office Unit for Sale in Pearl of the Orient Tower, Roxas Blvd, Ermita Manila
External Listing
₱19,551,600
₱181,033/m²
office

Office Unit for Sale in Pearl of the Orient Tower, Roxas Blvd, Ermita Manila

Manila, Philippines
beds
baths
108

Key Features:

Unfurnished
Office Unit for Sale in Pearl of the Orient Tower, Roxas Blvd, Ermita Manila
External Listing
₱19,699,200
₱180,727/m²
office

Office Unit for Sale in Pearl of the Orient Tower, Roxas Blvd, Ermita Manila

Manila, Philippines
beds
baths
109

Key Features:

Unfurnished
For Sale Warehouse in Tondo Manila
External Listing
₱15,000,000
₱150,000/m²
house

For Sale Warehouse in Tondo Manila

Manila, Philippines
beds
baths
100
RUSH: PEARL OF THE ORIENT, Roxas Blvd (50% lower than Zonal Value)
External Listing
₱5,600,000
₱109,804/m²
condo

RUSH: PEARL OF THE ORIENT, Roxas Blvd (50% lower than Zonal Value)

Manila, Philippines
1 bed
1 bath
51

Key Features:

Unfurnished
Warehouse For Sale in Brgy. 54, Tondo, Manila
External Listing
₱15,000,000
house

Warehouse For Sale in Brgy. 54, Tondo, Manila

Manila, Philippines
beds
baths
Commercial Lot C-5 Road, Taguig City - For SALE
External Listing
₱350,000
₱116/m²
commercial

Commercial Lot C-5 Road, Taguig City - For SALE

Manila, Philippines
beds
baths
3015

Key Features:

Garage
Unfurnished

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Life in Manila

Discover what makes Manila an exceptional place to live and invest.

Quality of Life

  • Quality of Life Index:86/100
  • Safety Index:57/100
  • Avg. Monthly Salary:3,500

Property Market

  • Price to Income Ratio:27.0x
  • Rental Yield:4.2%
  • Price per m²:4,500

Financing & Legal Information

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Financing Options

  • Max LTV:70%
  • Interest Rates:6.0-8.0%
  • Loan Terms:Up to 20 years
Foreign buyers can access financing through local banks.
Interest rates are generally higher compared to local buyers.
Loan terms may be shorter for foreign nationals.

Legal Considerations

  • Foreign Ownership:Restricted
  • Process Time:Typically 8-12 weeks

Key Requirements:

Foreign buyers must secure a Tax Identification Number (TIN).
A valid passport and proof of income are required.
Legal representation is recommended for navigating local laws.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Manila

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About Manila, Philippines

Manila, the vibrant capital of the Philippines, is a coastal city known for its bustling business hubs and rich cultural heritage. As a dynamic center for trade and commerce, it offers a unique blend of modern living and historical charm, making it an ideal place to live and invest.

Property Types

  • Apartments
  • Villas
  • Houses

Lifestyle & Amenities

  • Stunning beaches
  • Rich cultural experiences
  • Vibrant nightlife
  • Renowned international schools

Investment Potential

Manila properties promise excellent investment potential due to strong rental demand, booming tourism, and continuous economic growth. With ongoing infrastructure developments, the city's real estate market is thriving, attracting expats, retirees, and savvy investors eager to buy property in Manila.

Frequently Asked Questions About Manila, Philippines

Get answers to common questions about buying property in Manila.

What are the current real estate market trends in Manila?
As of 2023, Manila's real estate market is experiencing robust growth, driven by its strategic location in Southeast Asia and a thriving economy. The demand for both residential and commercial properties remains high, fueled by the city's expanding BPO industry and the rise of urban developments. Property prices in key business districts like Makati, BGC, and Ortigas have shown steady appreciation, with some areas witnessing a 5-7% annual increase. Investors are particularly interested in condominiums and mixed-use developments due to their high rental yields, often exceeding 6% per annum.
What are the legal requirements for foreigners buying property in Manila?
Foreigners can legally own condominium units in Manila, but there are restrictions. Under Philippine law, foreign ownership in a condominium is limited to 40% of the total project. It's crucial to ensure that the condominium corporation complies with this limit. For land ownership, foreigners must set up a corporation with at least 60% Filipino ownership. Alternatively, long-term leases up to 50 years are available, renewable for an additional 25 years.
How does Manila's cost of living affect property investments?
Manila has a relatively high cost of living compared to other Philippine cities, which can impact investment returns. However, the city offers a dynamic lifestyle with ample amenities, a favorable climate, and a vibrant culture, which are attractive to expatriates and locals alike. This demand sustains rental rates, particularly in prime areas. Understanding the cost of living helps investors price their properties competitively while ensuring returns align with market expectations.
What are the financing options available for international buyers in Manila?
International buyers in Manila have several financing options, including local bank loans and developer financing. Major banks like BDO and Metrobank offer home loans to eligible foreigners, typically requiring a 20-30% down payment with interest rates ranging from 6-8% per annum. Some developers also provide in-house financing or flexible payment terms to attract foreign investors, often with lower initial down payments and competitive interest rates.
What lifestyle amenities are popular in Manila's real estate developments?
Manila's real estate developments often boast a range of lifestyle amenities designed to attract discerning buyers. These include swimming pools, fitness centers, function rooms, and landscaped gardens. High-end developments may offer concierge services, specialty dining options, and access to shopping complexes. Proximity to top-tier schools, hospitals, and business districts also adds to the appeal, making these properties popular among both local and international buyers seeking convenience and luxury.
How does the rental market in Manila perform for investors?
Manila's rental market is thriving, thanks to its burgeoning expatriate community and a strong influx of young professionals. Properties in areas like Makati, Bonifacio Global City, and Ortigas command high rental values, with yields often ranging from 5% to 8%. The steady demand for rentals, driven by Manila's role as a business hub, ensures that well-located properties experience low vacancy rates. Investors focusing on fully furnished units or those near transport links can further enhance their rental potential.
What are the tax implications for foreign property investors in Manila?
Foreign property investors in Manila should be aware of various taxes. These include a capital gains tax of 6% on the sale of the property, a documentary stamp tax of 1.5%, and a transfer tax that varies per locality. Additionally, annual property taxes are imposed based on assessed property values. While the country does not levy inheritance taxes, understanding these obligations is crucial for long-term financial planning and compliance.
How is Manila's infrastructure development impacting real estate values?
Manila is witnessing significant infrastructure development, with projects like the Metro Manila Subway and the expansion of the Skyway system set to transform the city's connectivity. These improvements are expected to boost real estate values, especially in areas with enhanced accessibility. As traffic congestion is eased, properties in previously less accessible neighborhoods are becoming more attractive, leading to potential appreciation and increased interest from investors seeking early opportunities.
What neighborhoods in Manila are most popular among international buyers?
International buyers in Manila often gravitate towards neighborhoods like Makati, Bonifacio Global City (BGC), and Ortigas due to their business-centric environments and cosmopolitan lifestyle offerings. These areas not only provide luxury accommodations but also house international schools, high-end shopping malls, and vibrant dining scenes, making them ideal for expatriates. Additionally, emerging districts like Quezon City and Alabang are gaining traction for their affordability and developing infrastructure.