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(MANILA, May 2014) - KMC MAG GROUP, INC., the International Associate of Savills in the Philippines, took home three prestigious recognitions at the recently concluded International Property Awards (IPA) 2014-2015, held In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on May 9, 2014.

The full-service real estate firm was hailed as the Best Real Estate Website in the Philippines. It was rated 5 stars in this category, making it the best in its class. It also earned the distinction as a Highly Commended Real Estate Agency and Property Consultancy for 2014-2015. Yves Luethi, KMC MAG Group Vice President and Melo Porciuncula, KMC MAG Group Head of Investments, attended the awards ceremony to represent the company and to receive the honor of being named as among the best in the local real estate industry.

KMC MAG Group's Savills associates Singapore, Australia, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia also reaped several awards, including other categories such as Best Property Consultancy Marketing and Lettings Agency. 

Other real estate developers and companies in the Philippines were also cited in the highly esteemed regional competition. Arthaland development received the 5-Star Best Residential Development award, while Zuellig Building was named as a Highly Commended Office Development. Also joining the roster of winners is CBRE Philippines, which received a 5-star award and three highly commended recognitions.

KMC wins the IPA three years in a row

A consistent contender in the Asia Pacific Property Awards, KMC MAG Group has achieved top recognitions three years in a row. For 2013-2014, the company received the Philippines' Best Real Estate Agency award and had been cited as a Highly Commended Real Estate Agency Website. For 2012-2013, it was touted as a Highly Commended Real Estate Agency in the Philippines. These awards have placed the KMC Mag Group among the top real estate service providers in the country.

Highly acclaimed International Property Awards are given to the best real estate professionals and companies as a mark of excellence in the industry. The judging panel includes revered industry leaders and experts from around the globe. Residential and commercial property professionals and firms can participate in various award categories per region. Regional 5-star winners from Africa, Asia Pacific, Arabia, Canada, Caribbean, Central & South America, Europe, UK, and the USA get the chance to complete at international level.

Asia Pacific to aim for the 'World's Best'

Asia Pacific holds the best record among regions competing in the World's Best Property Awards. It has won a total of 13 World's Best in 2012 and has managed to break its record with 18 international awards in 2013. The region is aiming for the same level of success in the International Property Awards this year, aspiring for the most number of wins or even a new record.

Asia Pacific representatives had been selected from its 5-star winners for each of the 47 categories. They will be pitted against top regional contenders in Africa, Asia Pacific, Arabia, Canada, Caribbean, Central & South America, Europe, UK, and the USA. Winners of the World's Best Property Awards will be formally announced in an illustrious awarding ceremony in Dubai this December.