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PDIC’s foreclosed real estate portfolio hits P19 billion

MANILA, Philippines — State-run Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) has more than P19 billion worth of real estate properties from banks ordered closed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The money could be used to beef up PDIC’s buffer to pay out deposit insurance claims. PDIC president Roberto Tan earlier told the Senate Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions, a...

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Bria ventures into condo projects via Astra Vertical

Convenience, practicality, and style are factors that define condominium living, making it an attractive option for highly mobile young Filipino professionals who have a lot on their plates. For them, purchasing a condo unit is a clever step towards homeownership—a milestone in their life journey to check without having to break the bank. An affordable price should also come packaged with...

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BRIA Homes’ Astra Vertical Villages offers affordable condo-living within reach

Convenience, practicality, and style are factors that define condominium living, making it an attractive option for highly mobile young Filipino professionals who have a lot on their plates. For them, purchasing a condo unit is a clever step towards homeownership—one milestone in their life journey to check without having to break the bank. However, an affordable price should also come pa...

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Space-efficient homes for young, career-driven Filipinos

Convenience, practicality, and style are factors that define condominium living, making it an attractive option for highly mobile young Filipino professionals who have a lot on their plates. For them, purchasing a condo unit is a clever step towards homeownership – one milestone in their life journey to check without having to break the bank. However, an affordable price should also come...

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Why will I invest in REIT?

After spending more than three decades in the property sector with the last 10 years doing strategic advisory work in Japan, Indonesia and Singapore, I have always been fascinated with property trends in Asia especially related to investments from the perspective of an active investor. Fundamental opportunities When news broke out last year that REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) stocks wil...

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Pros and cons of investing in REITs

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is an attractive alternative investment option. A REIT, to put it simply, is a pool of funds invested in real estate assets. It’s like a mutual fund but instead of investing in several listed companies, it invests in income generating real estate assets. It’s a great way to invest in real estate with the same tradability feature of a stock, since...

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