
Manila's Rental Vacancy Rates Plunge as Competition for Units Heats Up
Prospective tenants scramble for apartments with citywide vacancy rates at five-year lows and rents climbing sharply.
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Prospective tenants scramble for apartments with citywide vacancy rates at five-year lows and rents climbing sharply.

Property values in Caloocan City are rising faster than anywhere else in Metro Manila, making it the metro’s hottest new investment pocket.

Despite rising prices across Metro Manila, San Juan’s gated villages and emerging high-rises offer entry points for investors seeking both prestige and smart returns.

Soaring home prices and high interest rates are making many Manileños rethink their path to ownership.

Sellers in districts from Bonifacio Global City to New Manila are offering steeper discounts as average days on market rise in mid-2026.

As Manila property prices hit record highs, the affordability gap between renting and homeownership has never been starker.

Manila’s Bay City sees sky-high demand and double-digit price growth amid the city’s coastal investment surge.

Average days on market climb to 85 as sellers slash prices in Makati and Quezon City.

Waterfront properties in Pasay City are experiencing a significant increase in value, making it an attractive investment hotspot for buyers and developers alike.

Aspiring owners pivot to new pockets of the city as traditional hotspots get pricier, with big shifts at the lower end of the market.

Cubao is fast becoming an investor’s magnet as new infrastructure transforms Quezon City’s gateway district.

A closer look at the numbers reveals a nuanced picture of the city's dynamic real estate market

Manila's renters are finding better value outside the city centre, with prices in nearby provinces like Cavite and Laguna up to 30% lower

Rental returns in Mandaluyong now outpace other Metro Manila suburbs as investors chase higher yields amid tight supply.

Makati estate’s unprecedented sale sets new benchmarks, jolts luxury property sellers and buyers alike.

The city's efforts to create a bike-friendly environment are paying off, with over 20 kilometers of dedicated cycling lanes now available

Get moving with Manila's vibrant fitness scene, featuring over 20 free events across the city this July.

Manila's residents are finding community and support in local initiatives to combat the growing issue of loneliness and its impact on mental health.
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