2017

KMC Savills Cebu Office Briefing 3Q 2017

KMC Savills is pleased to present the latest Cebu Office Briefing for 3Q 2017. The report provides current data on rental rates, vacancies, and supply pipeline in Cebu's central business districts and submarkets for the previous quarter. Key Highlights: The Cebu office market recovered in 3Q/2…

Things to consider before leasing an office space

Every business needs to have their perfect match especially when it comes to occupying an office space. While office hunting can become a daunting task, there are a few main factors or to consider. To make the office hunting as painless as possible, this will round up the ultimate factors one need…

KMC Savills Metro Manila Office Briefing 3Q 2017

KMC Savills is pleased to present the latest Office Briefing for 3Q 2017. The report provides current data on rental rates, vacancies, and supply pipeline in Metro Manila's central business districts and submarkets for the previous quarter. Key highlights: New supply declined to 170,400 sq m i…

PEZA buildings in Las Piñas and Parañaque

The neighboring cities of Las Pinas and Paranaque is a strategic business location in the south. Apart from the many incentives it offers, the cities also host 6 PEZA buildings in their location. Before you lease, buy or rent an office space, it is smart to know if your chosen location is accred…

PEZA buildings in Mandaluyong

Mandaluyong is playing host to 22 PEZA buildings. As the "Shopping Mall Capital of the Philippines" and the "Tiger City of the Philippines", it offers a wide array of shopping centers, malls and business establishments. Before you lease, buy or rent an office space, it is smart to know if the loc…

PEZA buildings in Bay Area and Pasay

The Bay Area is an upcoming office submarket that is now ready for the taking. Along with Pasay, it houses a total of 11 PEZA buildings. Sitting in the heart of the Philippine capital, Bay Area is home to the country's entertainment city and biggest office locaters. Before you lease, buy or rent…

The Asia Pacific Investment Quarterly Q3 2017

The global property firm, Savills, recently released the Asia Pacific Investment Quarterly for the third quarter of 2017. It contains significant updates on the investment situations and real estate market forecasts in the Asia Pacific region. "The Philippine's growth story continues as it registe…

Featured 3 Bedroom Residential Listings Part 1

These properties will fit you like a glove. If you are looking for just the right space to start with, this is the listing rundown for you. FOR SALE: 3 Bedroom Condo for Sale at Crescent Park Residences, BGC, Taguig City Live in style with Crescent Park Residences! This 3-bedroom condo unit i…

Business Mirror: "Fifteen years of doing great business"

IN 2002 KMC Group Chairman and Cofounder Gregory Kittelson arrived in the Philippines to do some Web projects for a few months. Fifteen years later, he ended up staying and getting involved in various businesses. "Things have been very good. I think in general, there's a lot of economic growth in t…

PEZA buildings in Alabang, Muntinlupa

Alabang, Muntinlupa is one of the most viable office submarket in the country. Businesses should be smart enough to to know if their location is accredited by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority. Before you lease, buy or rent an office space, one should check if the location is PEZA-accredited.…

BusinessWorld Special Feature: "KMC Savills: A standout team"

KMC SAVILLS, Inc. Managing Director Michael McCullough once found himself in a predicament in the Philippines. With a background rooted in tech, Mr. McCullough was tasked with opening an IT office in the country to ride the wave of the newly emerging industry. But when the global financial crisis …

SMEs predicted to be the new driver of economy

A new sector will soon take over! The Small and Medium Enterprises are the ones to watch out for. SMEs are showing potential to contribute in helping the Philippines economy grow. As more enterprising individuals start companies, grow, and succeed, the Philippines will stand to benefit as well. KM…

PEZA Buildings in Quezon City

Quezon City is an emerging office submarket that houses 46 PEZA buildings. With its proximity to top universities and colleges, the labor potential and innovations can be centered in this location. So, before you lease, buy or rent an office space, it is smart to know if the location is accredited …

The future of Real Estate explained

Make automation work to your advantage. If you think robots are the least of your problems, you might be wrong. Recently, a study released the list of jobs that will soon be automated. It includes even the oldest professions in the book such as farmers, taxi drivers and even movie stars. But ima…

Business World Special Feature: "Going Strong"

Business World recognized KMC Savills as one of the most reliable real estate consultancy firms in the country. This is the excerpt from our interview: The office property market was generally healthy during the first six months of the year. "We had record new office supply in the first half," said…

ArthaLand Century Pacific Tower to lease out remaining office spaces

It's time to choose green! The ArthaLand Century Pacific Tower (ACPT) is right on schedule and nearing completion in the last quarter of 2017. Located along the 5th Avenue and 30th Street, ACPT is set to stand out in the rapidly changing Bonifacio Global City skyline. It is also in the immediate ne…

PEZA-Accredited Buildings in Ortigas

Pasig City is one of the most preferred locations of companies that are looking to maximize their operations and increase accessibility. Ortigas Center is one of Metro Manila’s established central business districts that attracts start-ups, SMEs, and multinational occupiers alike. Data as of 2Q …

PEZA-Accredited buildings in Taguig, BGC

Bonifacio Global City, more commonly referred to as BGC, is one of the most in demand office locations in Metro Manila. Premium leasable office spaces and commercial spaces in this business district are situated in technology-equipped establishments and workspaces capable of supporting top-grade ame…

HP “entreHPreneur Lab”

KMC Savills' Managing Director Michael McCullough talks about how the real estate industry is adapting to the newest technology innovations in HP "entreHPreneur Lab". Read it here: https://mb.com.ph/technology/

Office Market Soars with BPO Industry

The Daily Tribune - Philippines talks to KMC Savills' Research and Consultancy Manager Fredrick H. Rara about how the BPO sector continues to drive the office marke

Survey Prime Benchmark 2017

The global property firm, Savills, recently released the Survey Prime Benchmark as of last July 2017. It contains significant updates on the occupancy costs, market cycles and forecasts in the Asia Pacific Region. To read the full report, click here.

Featured House and Lot Listings

If you want more space, maybe a house and lot is the perfect match for you! Check out our best listings in key areas around the metro. 1. FOR LEASE: 5-Bedroom House and Lot in South Forbes Park, Makati City Feel at home in this South Forbes home. With an area size of 2500 square meters, this 5-…

PEZA-Accredited Buildings in Makati

Makati is known to be one of the Philippines’ pioneering business districts. The city home to many multinational corporations and some of the country’s most notable banking corporations. Over the years, it has grown to be an ideal location for offices, commercial, and retail establishments. Before…

The Promise: How Offshore Gaming can potentially dominate the office market

For years, the biggest demand of the Philippine office market comes from the Business Process Outsourcing sector. However, at the onset of 2017, the offshore gaming sector has recovered and shown potential to become a significant driver of office demand. All thanks to the Philippine Amusement and Ga…

Insular Life formally re-opens its doors

Keeping up with change never looked this good! Insular Life Assurance Company Ltd. hosts the grand unveiling of the revamped Insular Life Building Makati last August 9, 2017. Their Open House created enough buzz in anticipation of the building's new look. Present in the Insular Grand Launch are …

Jump-start your career with KMC Savills

KMC Savills is hiring! Be part of the award-winning real estate services firm in the Philippines. Join the KMC team as they currently expand their operations in various key locations in the Philippines. You might be the talent we are looking for. Check out the current vacancies in the company: …

Featured 3 Bedroom Residential Listings Part 2

These properties will fit you like a glove. If you are looking for just the right space to start with, this is the listing rundown for you. FOR LEASE/SALE: 3-BEDROOM PENTHOUSE CONDO UNIT AT MCKINLEY GARDEN VILLAS, TAGUIG Live lavishly in Mckinley Garden Villas. Located on the 6th floor, this b…

Featured 2 Bedroom Residential Listings

Are you looking for a space to rent or buy in the vibrant neighborhoods of Makati City and Bonifacio Global City? Here are the top 2 bedroom residential listings that we have rounded up to help your house-hunting needs. 1. FOR SALE: 2-Bedroom Condo at The Infinity, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig…

Banilad Town Centre opens retail spaces for occupancy

Want to make your business the next crowning jewel of Cebu? The Queen City of the South became one of the 'It' metros in the country. Over the years, Banilad Town Centre committed their service to provide Cebu the ultimate mall experience. This is the opportune time to grow your business with Banil…

KMC Savills' Michael McCullough shares the digitization of Real Estate

Change may be inevitable but it can always take a positive direction. This is exactly what KMC Savills Managing Director Michael McCullough anticipated as he moves to evolve with one of the oldest industries in the book: Real Estate. In the Impact Manila Hub's entreHPreneur Lab: Disrupt & Digit…

KMC In The News: 'Offices for BPOs still top draw' - Manila Standard Today

Demand for office space in Metro Manila continues to keep vacancy rates low amid anticipated new office supply. "A critical factor on the first half's impressive performance is due to landlords' willingness to mitigate rents in order to stay competitive," Fredrick Rara, KMC Savills research and c…

Featured 1 Bedroom Residential Listings

Are you looking for a space to rent or buy in the vibrant neighborhoods of Makati City and Bonifacio Global City? Here are the top residential listings that we have rounded up to help you in your house-hunting needs. 1. FOR SALE: 1 Bedroom Condo at Edades Tower and Garden Villas, Rockwell Center, M…

The Asia Pacific Investment Quarterly Q2 2017

The global property firm, Savills, recently released the Asia Pacific Investment Quarterly for the second quarter of 2017. It contains significant updates on the investment situations and real estate market forecasts in the Asia Pacific region. "The Philippine economy started the year with a growth…

KMC Savills Cebu Office Briefing 2Q 2017

KMC Savills presents their latest Cebu Office Briefing 2Q 2017. The report provides the latest data on current and future office stocks, rental rates, vacancies and the development pipeline for the previous quarter. Key highlights: The overall vacancy rate in Cebu jumped to 8.2% from the previou…

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS: KMC Savills meets media for Metro Manila Office Briefing 2Q 2017

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS: KMC Savills meets media for Metro Manila Office Briefing 2Q 2017 KMC Savills reconnects with several members of the press for a round table discussion on the recently launched Metro Manila Office Briefing for 2Q 2017. After the surprising but exceedingly good performance of the…

Featured Listing: Boracay Scandi Apartments

KMC Savills Metro Manila Office Briefing 2Q 2017

KMC Savills is pleased to present the latest Office Briefing for 2Q 2017. The report provides current data on rental rates, vacancies, and supply pipeline in Metro Manila's central business districts and submarkets for the quarter. Key Highlights: A record 264,300 sq m of new office space was c…

An Overview of the Asian Cities: Manila Office Report for 1H 2017

KMC Savills and its international affiliate, Savills, has just released its bi-annual Asian Cities Report for Manila Office. The report, which covers the first half of 2017, features key market updates on the local office sector. Office Market Overview The Manila office market has recorded impress…

An Icon Reinvented - The Insular Life Makati Building reopens its doors for Business

The Insular Life Open House presented to the upbeat streets of Makati CBD the return of an iconic structure - the Insular Life Building. June 8, 2017 marked another historical milestone for industry leaders Insular Life, KMC Savills, and Colliers International as they unveiled the newly-renovated …

KMC Savills Cebu Office Briefing 1Q 2017

KMC Savills is pleased to present the latest Cebu Office Briefing for 1Q 2017. The report provides current data on rental rates, vacancies, and supply pipeline in the Cebu Fringe, Business Park and IT Park for the quarter.Key Highlights: In 1Q/2017, vacancies in Cebu improved to 6.9% from 8.9…

The Philippines Property Awards 2017

On May 4th, the Fairmont Makati Ballroom hosted the fifth annual PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards. Around 250 key industry figures and government officials attended the ceremony with a total of 29 winners and 35 Highly Commended recipients of the awards. The exclusive ceremony sought to cel…

KMC Savills Metro Manila Office Briefing 1Q 2017

KMC Savills is pleased to present the latest Office Briefing for 1Q 2017. The report provides current data on rental rates, vacancies, and supply pipeline in Metro Manila's central business districts and submarkets for the quarter. Key Highlights: During 1Q/2017, Metro Manila added 162,200 sq …

Insular Life Makati Building - Co-Landlord Arrangement

An Icon Reinvented - The Insular Life Building is a 14-storey office building located in the heart of the Makati Central Business District. The building is currently undergoing a complete renovation with all brand new equipment and amenities and it will be completed in the 2nd Quarter of 2017. "An I…

How One Year of the Duterte Administration Impacted the Real Estate Industry

How One Year of the Duterte Administration Impacted the Real Estate Industry Duterte. Mention that name to Filipinos and you're sure to get either a frown or a smirk. It's been roughly one year since the fateful May 9 presidential election, and yet we Filipinos seem to be as divided as ever with o…

KMC Savills Research Cebu Office Briefing 4Q 2016

KMC Savills is pleased to present the latest Cebu Office Briefing for 4Q 2016. The report provides current data on rental rates, vacancies, and supply pipeline in the Cebu Fringe, Business Park and IT Park for the quarter. Key Highlights: Vacancies improved to 8.9% by the end of 2016 from 12.5%…

KMC Savills at the NordCham Gala Awards

On March 23rd NordCham Philippines, the largest Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Asia, held its fourth Annual Awards Gala Night at Fairmont Hotel, Makati. Highlighted at the awards were businesses who had provided a significant contribution to investment, economic growth, employment and corporate soci…

Offices in 2025 - How office spaces may evolve

Death by Boredom? Boredom can kill. As you sit in your cubicle-enclosed workstation, you begin to question if going corporate was a good idea. From the squeaky chair, to the glaring lack of amenities, to the endless cubicles that line your vision ahead, you've had enough with working in an office t…

Building Feature: The W City Centre - Class A Office Space for Lease in BGC

The W City Center is a Class A 27 story building containing 57,000.00 sq m of grade A office space on and four floors of retail facilities. Located in Bonifacio Global City and with projected completion in 1Q 2017, this grade A office space is a project of W Group, Inc. W Group, Inc. is known for i…

ArthaLand Century Pacific Tower - Topping Off Ceremony

On February 27, 2017, ArthaLand Century Pacific Tower celebrated its Topping Off Ceremony, another major milestone for ArthaLand Corporation. The ceremony marks the completion of the building's structure which remains to be on schedule for completion by Q4 2017. This 30-storey building is the first…

The Capella Building - Your Next Business Address in the South of Metro Manila

The Capella Building is a new 17-storey, Class A building, located on Corner Asean Drive, Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City and is tipped to become a promising BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) centre due to its great location in a bustling metropolis in the south of Metro Manila. Its locati…

Asia Pacific Real Estate Investment Country Guide 1H 2017

Global property firm Savills recently released the Asia Pacific Real Estate Investment Country Guide 1H 2017, reporting significant updates on the real estate markets in the Asia Pacific region. "The Philippines is a constitutional republic with a democratic presidential system. In May 2016, Rodrig…

Jackman Plaza I.T. Center - Newly Renovated, Now Leasing

Located in Muñoz, the Jackman Plaza I.T. Center on 1038 EDSA, Quezon City provides an opportunity for businesses to thrive as part of a fast developing community. Jackman Plaza is also highly accessible via the public transport links passing through Congressional Avenue, Roosevelt Avenue and the Nor…

KMC Savills Office Briefing 4Q 2016

KMC Savills is pleased to present the latest Office Briefing for 4Q 2016. The report provides current data on rental rates, vacancies, and supply pipeline in Metro Manila's central business districts and submarkets for the quarter. Key Highlights: In 2016, new supply in Metro Manila was lower than…

Top 8 Networking Tips To Keep In Mind

In the real estate industry, networking and events are a great opportunity to meet new people, build connections and strengthen existing ties. To make the most out of networking events, we've devised some tips to consider for maximise their potential for meeting new people and cementing existing re…

Working From Home - The Benefits and Future

Technology has brought people closer even if they are millions of miles apart. It has enabled a lot of companies to save on communication and travel costs and has empowered employees to be on constant communication with their counterparts all over the world. Companies all over the world leveraged f…

What millennials want in the workplace

The Philippines has a young workforce and over the next few months in the US, millennials will overtake baby-boomers as the largest representative generation in the workforce. This is a significant employee change for businesses the world over. JamieGutfreund, chief strategy officer for the Intellig…

Co-Landlord appointment: Does it really work?

Capitalizing on the experiences, knowledge, contacts and expertise of two of the country's leading real estate services providers, Insular Life introduced co-landlord representation appointment - a first of its kind in the Philippines. KMC Savills is one of the two brokerage companies who got appoin…

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