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Are you looking to move your business to the Philippines, or investing in the country's commercial real estate properties? Many foreign investors and business owners look to Makati for commercial and residential properties to invest in. Aside from being the country's financial capital, Makati offers great promise for investment -- its buildings have a below 4% vacancy rate with very attractive yields ranging between 7.5% and 11.0% for Premium and Grade A offices. This can be attributed to the high demand for space in the city, driven by the Philippine economy's strong and consistent growth.

To make your search for the perfect office space a lot faster and easier, here is a quick rundown of properties you might want to consider:

The Enterprise Center
Office space available for lease: 100 to 300 sqm
Price: Php 1200/sqm
Monthly Dues: around Php 200
Building Grade: Premium
Year Built: 1998
PEZA-Accredited: Yes
Description: The Enterprise Center offers a convenient location that provides quick access to Makati's major thoroughfares: Ayala Avenue, Paseo de Roxas, and Dela Rosa. A two-tower structure, this building has over 140,000 sqm of office space and 7 basement car park levels that can accommodate 1,200 cars. It also has a bridge or walkway connected to Glorietta and Greenbelt, two of the country's largest malls.

Zuellig Building
Office space available for lease: 180 to 300 sqm units, 940 to 1900 sqm floors
Price: Php 1200-1300/sqm
Monthly Dues: around Php 180
Building Grade: Premium
Year Built: 2012
PEZA-Accredited: Yes
Description: The first recipient of the Platinum Level LEED certification from USGBC in the Philippines, Zuellig Building is specially designed for maximum energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Strategically located in the corner of Paseo de Roxas and Makati Avenue, it offers numerous benefits for tenants, including measurable benefits in energy savings, lower operating costs, and superior indoor air quality.

Philam Life Tower
Office space available for lease: 1700+ sqm floor, 250+ sqm unit
Price: Php 950/sqm
Monthly Dues: around Php 200
Building Grade: Premium
Year Built: 2000
PEZA-Accredited: Yes
Description: This 48-story skyscraper is the 7th tallest building in Makati; it offers over 60,000 sqm of leasable office space and high-end facilities such as the exclusive Tower Club for elite corporate executives. It has an executive boardroom, several function and dining rooms, world-class restaurants, and an international bar.

For more information on leasing or investing in any Makati office space, contact KMC Savills today.