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Metro Manila MarketView Global Research and Consulting Q3 2014 Q2 2014 GDP 6.4 % yoy UNEMPLOYMENT 6.7% (Jul 2014) PHP/USD AVERAGE 43.77 (Q3 2014) 91 T-BILL RATES 1.2% (Sep 2014) 10-YEAR T-BOND 4.19% (Sep 2014) INFLATION AVERAGE 4.7% (Q3 2014) REAL ESTATE SUSTAINS UPTREND AMIDST POLICY SHIFTS IN THE BANKING SECTOR High-quality buildings to prop up the Office market Upcoming supply of office space will be comprised of buildings suited for BPO operations. Developer offerings takes a new level. Upbeat business environment entices Retail investors Entry of foreign investments are expected with the bullish outlook on the retail sector. Opening of brands such as Reiss, Cortefiel and Lawson are being highly anticipated. Rich clients drive demand for high-end and luxury condominiums Take up of residential spaces in Bonifacio Global City remains positive as foreign clients and affluent locals invest in upscale multi-unit buildings. 1 More developers venture in industrial projects Expanding manufacturing activity is being seen by property developers as an opportunity to boost their operations. The property market continues to perform well in the third quarter due to bullish commercial activities in the sector. Strong performance in all sectors was brought about by the expansion of the economy. The Philippines’ faster-than-expected economic expansion in the second quarter trickled down to major sectors. Output growth for the real estate, renting and business activities industry, as measured by gross value added, grew by 8.9% year-on-year – faster than the registered 6.4% gross domestic product (GDP) reported during the period. The real estate market is the third biggest contributor to GDP points after trade & repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles, personal and household goods and the manufacturing sector. Increasing investments from developers, rising appetite of the affluent for high-end and luxury condominiums, and the expanding presence of companies in the retail and office markets have supported the acceleration of the industry. Current market conditions also benefited listed companies engaged in real estate. Property stocks continue its uptrend and this has encouraged some companies to plan their listing on the local stock market. The sector is expecting property developer Profriends and specialty retail Store Specialists Inc. to become publicly listed companies before yearend. Retail conglomerate SM group made plans to merge the reclamation projects of Pasay and Paranaque into one investment totaling PhP 100 billion. The project is now being master planned and is expected to begin in the next few years. Meanwhile, Vista Land has forayed into developing commercial business districts. The key project, which encompasses properties in Muntinlupa, Las Pinas, Cavite and Laguna, will be turned into integrated urban development named as Vista City. The 1,500 hectare Vista Land property is geared towards attracting residents, commercial locators including business process outsourcing, healthcare and leisure companies. Continued on page 6… Q3 2014 OFFICE NEW WAVE OF O&O LEASING COMMITMENTS STRENGTHEN THE OFFICE MARKET Metro Manila | MarketView The office market continues to heat up and developers go full steam ahead with building activities as leasing commitments from offshoring and outsourcing (O&O) companies boost the performance of the sector. Real estate transactions for office spaces increased and foreign companies continue to bank on the Philippines’ comparative advantages. Cost-efficiency and highlyskilled labor force are the main attraction for multinational companies. O&O firms also gain from the current depreciation of the peso by helping shore up higher profit margins. Investments from O&O firms will fuel the growth of the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry as these entities look for ways to improve profitability. This growth is expected to strengthen over the next 10 years as the country improves its infrastructure – i.e. new commercial areas, roads, highways – and creates government policies that seeks to maintain stability and a more attractive investment climate. Several township developments proliferate in various business districts such as Bayshore City in Pasay; City Gate in Makati; Uptown Bonifacio, Mckinley West and Arca South in Taguig; Woodsite City and Capitol Commons in Pasig; and Vertis North in Quezon City. These township developments will boost the office supply in the coming years to sustain the growing demand of outsourcing companies. The integrated community concept of a township development complete with diverse amenities is the current trend among property developers. UPCOMING OFFICE SUPPLY (SQ.M) 2014 2015 2016 2017 TBD Quezon City Ortigas Makati CBD Fort Bonifacio Alabang 2 Pasay City 0 400 800 Thousands Filinvest 2 & 3 Investment prospects remain favorable for existing commercial areas in Metro Manila. Makati CBD’s prime office buildings is the top choice for tenants with distinct requirements. Vacancy of prime offices dipped to 0.58% from 1.58% of the preceding quarter. Three of the prime buildings in Makati CBD are now fully leased out, namely The Zuellig Building, RCBC Plaza and Ayala Tower One and Exchange Plaza. Average rental rate for prime buildings was pegged at PhP 1,234 per square meter (sq.m). Similarly, vacancy rate for Grade A buildings also dipped at 0.94% compared to 1.27% during the previous quarter. O&O firms are bullish for Grade A buildings. Average rental rate for Grade A buildings slightly inched up at PhP 885 per sq. m compared to PhP 825 of the previous quarter. Vacancy rates are expected to dip further over the next three years as developments in the country’s premier commercial district remain scant. This will put pressure for average rental rates in the area to go higher. Bonifacio Global City (BGC) also experienced brisk activities in the real estate market due to the relocation of BPO companies in the Philippines, with BGC showing clear manifestation of developing into an established central business district like Makati CBD. Average rental rate at Bonifacio Global City hiked to PhP 817 per sq. m from PhP 797 per sq. m from the last quarter. Strong demand from various BPO and multinational firms resulted to a drop in vacancy rate from the second quarter’s 3.78% to 3.50% in Q3 2014. Supply will go higher by the end of 2014, as several office buildings like MDi Corporate Center, Orion, Uptown Place Tower One, 8 Campus Place Tower C and Twenty-Four Seven Building will be out for delivery. This will yield a total of 72,183.98 sq. m of leasable office space for 2014. The abundance of developable land in Fort Bonifacio will continue to uphold the construction of new office buildings in the area. Ortigas Center is set to welcome new office developments like Estancia at Capitol Commons, Silver City and Tower 3 within Rockwell Business Center. Rental rates will escalate once the building is completed by next quarter. Current average rental rate is at PhP 591 per sq. m. Vacancy rate fell from 8.75% in Q2 2014 to 5.63% this quarter. Continued on page 7… PROPERTY SECTOR BUOYED BY BULLISH SENTIMENT IN THE LUXURY MARKET Property prices for residential units are also rising due to limited developable land in urban areas. Rents for highend residential spaces remain steady in Q3 2014. Three-, Four-, Five- bedroom houses in Makati City are leased within the price range of PhP 160,000 to PhP 550,000. Luxury condominium with three-bedrooms are rented within the range of PhP 100,000 – PhP 230,000. Rental rates for three- and four-bedroom luxury condominiums at Bonifacio Global City are within the range of PhP 170,000 – PhP 400,000. SHARE ON CONDOMINIUM SUPPLY PER CITY Quezon City 17.21% 23.59% Manila Sales of multi-residential buildings in the affordable and mid-market segment is driven by families of Filipinos working abroad and local professionals in senior management positions which have higher marginal propensity to consume. The flight-to-quality remains a trend as housing investments coming from middle- to highincome households are realized by their need to move from their lower quality dwellings to high value living spaces that are located within mixed-use communities and near to places where residents can shop, work, and play. The country’s favorable macroeconomic fundamentals provide a conducive environment for buyers and sellers of real estate. Low interest rates have allowed banks to lend to real estate developers and the benign inflation environment enabled the central bank to allow liquidity in the market. Excess cash has empowered buyers to invest in real estate and supported developers’ in launching new condominium projects. Metro Manila | MarketView The residential market continues to perform well with the upbeat economy. Demand for luxury, high-end, affordable and mid-market condominiums remains positive beating fears of a property bubble in the sector. Q3 2014 RESIDENTIAL Of the total projects slated for turn-over this year, 50% are developments in the mid-market segment. On the other hand, projects in the affordable and high-end segment account for 27% and 21%, respectively. Makati City 7.33% 9.42% 17.52% 10.10% 14.83% In nine months to September, developers are keenly observing market conditions especially with the projected Taguig City slowdown in the global economy. The number of new Mandaluyong City project launches during this period have centered on upscale condominiums catering to luxurious buyers and Pasig City expatriates. Some pundits are speculating that the cycle has Others plateaued for the affordable and mid-market segment. Saturation is about to be reached as developers started to limit announcement of new launches for condominium units below selling prices of PhP 2 million. Foreign and local upper income households are currently the top investors in high-end and luxury condominiums. These affluent investors have parked their funds in high value investments to gain from anticipated rise in yields. Residential condominiums is still the top investment choice for high net worth individuals locally and rich foreign investors from neighboring Asian countries and the United States. Many developers capture this market through pre-selling their new residential projects abroad. Sales activities to foreigners comprise 40% of new condominium developments. This ceiling allowed by the government is usually maxed out due to strong interest by foreigners in owning a property in the Philippines. Meanwhile, majority or 60% of the condominium titles are sold to Filipinos. 3 Increasing expatriate community in the country is also driving the leasing demand as more multinational companies relocate to the country due to cost competitiveness, good customer service, and highlyskilled labor. Significant interest in housing spaces are from businesses in the following sectors: diplomatic corps, information technology, banking and financial services, contact centers, and business process outsourcing. The residential sector in the country will continue to thrive due to the fortified office sector, dynamic retail sector and construction of numerous residential condominiums. With investor confidence solidified, it is anticipated that the demand for residential properties will continue to pick up in the coming years. 3 Arya Residences Q3 2014 INDUSTRIAL LOCATORS WOOED WITH ANTICIPATED SUPPLY BOOST Metro Manila | MarketView Growth of the manufacturing industry remains consistent after registering a 9.6% volume of production growth in July as a result of higher export demand during the previous months. The whole industrial sector also expanded by 6.8% in the second quarter. The profitable operations of the manufacturing firms, coupled with the growing market of the country, are now creating expansion opportunities for current local and foreign occupiers. Widespread within the different industrial growth areas, existing locators from different manufacturing industries will be augmenting their operations. Notably, the growth of the automotive industry is being eyed in the country as its expansion is being seen to be an integral part of the manufacturing resurgence. Established player, Toyota Motors Philippines, is optimistic in the country’s market and is now planning to expand their current plant and even relocate some of their Thailand operations in the Philippines. With the promise of the said industry, the government is allocating resources to bolster the operations of the automotive manufacturers. Foreign firms are also being pursued to set up shop in the country. 4 The upbeat prospects of the Philippines persisted to elicit the inflow of investments. Foreign investors acknowledge the business environment of the Philippines to be conducive given its robust macroeconomic indicators, competitive labor resources and stabilizing political climate. Moreover, the different incentives being laid by PEZA eases the operation and expansion of the current and upcoming locators. Thus, entry of investors of different nationalities was still observed during the quarter. For the first nine months of the year, investor pledges even recorded 6.2% higher than last year. German firm Stihl has recently poured in PhP 2.5 billion for their manufacturing plant in First Philippine Industrial Park, Batangas. In addition, Japanese firms were particularly observed to convey interest in investing in the country as they plan to shift their operations from China. The lucrative operations of current foreign locators have also been paving way to the entry of more Korean investors. Eyeing to sustain the momentum of the manufacturing activity and investments, the national government has been actively tapping in other countries to lure more foreign entrants. Several trade missions were conducted in different countries to invite potential investors in the country. Public infrastructures are already in the pipeline to further stimulate industrial productivity. However, this strong demand should be counterbalanced by a growing supply of industrial spaces. As such, the private sector is currently being nudged by different government agencies to engage in the development of economic zones. Strong demand by locators proved to be an opportunity for several property developers. Stable take-up was also registered by Megaworld in their first industrial estate in Cavite. This feat entices other national players to venture in the segment. Recently, Vista Land expressed their desire to develop their own economic zone. Likewise, Ayala Land Inc. has announced their plan of increasing their industrial portfolio through new developments in Pampanga and the CALABARZON region. On the other hand, bidding for the development of Clark Green City, which will have a substantial industrial portion, is currently being processed. The current lack in supply in the immediate vicinity of Metro Manila is now influencing landlords to raise their asking rates. Some prime industrial parks even registered an increase of more than 20% in selling prices from PhP 4,000 to PhP 5,000 per sq. m. On the other hand, lease rates for industrial warehouses within Metro Manila are pegged at SUBIC BAY FREEPORT Metro-Manila : 130 kms (68 Miles) / 2 – 2.5 Hours Size : 67,000 hectares / 165,560 acres Power : 130 mws Water : 33,000 cubic meters/day Telco Provider: Subictel (PLDT) Lease Rate : US$0.40 -US$1.70 /sq. m* US$2.00 -US$6.00/sq. m (SFB)* CLARK FREEPORT ZONE Metro Manila : 80 Kms (50 Miles) / 1+Hour Size : 33,653 Hectare / 83,158 Acres Power : 50mws + External Water : Max 40k cubic meters/day (2010) Telco Providers : PLDT & Digitel Lease Rate : US$ 0.30 -US$ 2.00/sq. m (Main Zone Lot)* PhP5,500 -PhP25,000 /ha (Sub Zone Lot)* US$3.00-US$5.00 /sq. m (SFB)* CALABARZON Metro-Manila :110 Kms (68 Miles) / 2 Hour Drive to Batangas Power : Varies by Location Water : Varies by Location Telco Providers : Varies by Location (PLDT etc.) Selling Rate : PhP4,000 –PhP6,000 /sq. m (Lot) Lease Rate : PhP50 – PhP80 /sq. m (Lot)* US$2 –US$6 /sq. m (SFB)* * Lease rate per month SFB (Standard Factory Building) PhP 130 to PhP 450 per sq. m per month. Despite the uptick during the quarter, land values are again expected to remain constant in the short-run. New economic zones are anticipated in the coming periods which will result to more competitive pricing amongst the landlords. However, upcoming private and public infrastructures which will fuel the industrial growth are expected to push these values in the long-term. More investment commitments are also seen to materialize in the coming months, further driving down the vacancy rates in industrial developments. Ultimately, government thrusts toward the manufacturing sector will play a vital part in its resurgence as it is expected to bring inclusive growth. Q3 2014 RETAIL UPBEAT INVESTMENT CLIMATE ELICITS ROSIER RETAIL SEGMENT Foreign retail investments are expected to be bolstered by the optimistic outlook on the country’s economy. This bullishness was even supported by the 2014 Global Retail Development Index where the Philippines was considered to be a top performer. Retail sales are forecasted to grow by 10% in the next three years, along with the continuous entry of global brands. Notable new entrants which became operational during the quarter are Baskin-Robbins, Yves Saint-Laurent, and Pottery Barn. Opening of new brands like Pull & Bear, Cortefiel and Alexander McQueen are also being highly anticipated in the coming quarters. The intensifying competition amongst convenience stores also attests to the brisk consumption in the country. 7-Eleven, a pioneer in the convenience store segment in the country, has laid out their store expansion plan for the rest of the year. Correspondingly, FamilyMart is now open for franchising as they eye faster broadening of their market reach. Entry and expansion of other local and foreign brands like Lawson, Alfamart and All-Day is set to advance the convenience store competition as they vie for positions in the market. The surge in the number of retail locators, fashion brands and convenience stores alike, firmly fuels the demand for commercial spaces. This spurs opportunity for more developers to further expand their retail portfolio. Several players like Robinsons Land Corp. and Ortigas & Co., however, failed to meet the target completion date of their respective mall projects. Hence, limited retail spaces were introduced during the quarter. Expanding brands took up spaces in relatively new shopping buildings such as Bonifacio High Street Central Square, SM Megamall Building D (Fashion Hall) and Shangri-La Plaza East Wing. Metro Manila | MarketView Favorable business climate arising from positive and long-term reforms has been recognized in the recent periods. The political reforms and infrastructure developments in the pipeline have contributed in the creation of a bustling economy. As such, household consumption was registered at elevated levels, further painting a sanguine image for the retail segment. Several malls are expected to be operational by the last quarter of 2014 as developers seek to take opportunity of the spike in consumption during the holiday season. Over 120,000 square meters (sq. m) of retail space are still seen to come online through malls like Robinson Place Las Piñas and Estancia Capitol Commons. Retail supply is further boosted by several upcoming mixed-used projects. More residential property developers are diversifying into the retail segment. The current trend among industry players is to allocate a significant portion of their projects for retail use. This is to accommodate the consumers’ demand for shopping convenience where they are offered ease of access from their residence or office. Upcoming mixed-used projects such as Solaire expansion and City of Dreams are predicted to boost the retail supply by at least 65,000 sq. m. Continued on page 7… UPBEAT INVESTMENT CLIMATE ELICITS ROSIER RETAIL SEGMENT 80 All Industry Retail Trade Real Estate 70 60 50 Index 40 30 20 10 5 0 5 -10 -20 2007 2008 2009 Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q3 2014 COVER Metro Manila | MarketView Public private partnerships have moved forward after the government approved critical projects targeted to improve the country’s infrastructure. The faster approval and execution of infrastructure projects is a good encouragement for investors to invest in the Philippines. Other important factors in attracting foreign investment are political stability through good governance, benign inflation, and low interest rates. These positive trends are expected to be sustained until the next year. Consensus estimates from analysts and economists forecast the economy to grow within a range of 6.2-6.6% in 2014. The rosy forecast stemmed from the GDP pick up in the second quarter and the related prospects for growth in the US economy. Inflation has tempered to 4.4% in September after accelerating to 4.9% in July. The benign inflation rate spurs additional investments to the real estate sector as the latter provides higher yields based on current land values. While there is no recognized asset bubble in the market, the BSP has implemented stricter policies to help banks beef up their resources and guard them from risks that could occur from speculative lending to the property sector. The minimum capital requirement for larger banks was increased by as much as six times the current level and the collateral value of real estate mortgages was limited to 60% under new credit standard to be implemented over two years. Another bright spot in the country is the ASEAN integration that is set for 2015. The real estate industry is expected to benefit from the influx of investments from foreign companies expanding their market reach. The increase in demand for new buildings in the subsectors such as office, residential, retail and industrial will put pressure on developers to construct projects that will cater to the growth of the market. Buyers of real estate are driven by the escalation in land values and rent. Data gathered by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) show loans to real estate sector grow by PhP 1 trillion or about 18.3% of the financial system’s total loan portfolio. About PhP 27.2 billion are classified as past due while PhP 24.4 billion was booked as nonperforming loans. These are low compared from the levels experienced in the past crisis. Q2 2014 REAL ESTATE GVA MOVES FASTER THAN GDP 14 12 10 8.9 % year-on-year 8 6.4 6 4 2 0 (2) (4) (6) 1999 6 2000 2001 2002 2003 Real GDP Source: Philippine Statistics Authority 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Real estate, rent & business activities sector 2012 2013 2014 Q3 2014 OFFICE Metro Manila | MarketView Meanwhile, Alabang, Muntinlupa has progressed as a viable alternative BPO destination to Makati and Fort Bonifacio. Influx of BPO occupiers and tightened office supply resulted to a significant drop of vacancy rate from 4.37% during the previous quarter to 0.90% in Q3 2014. Average rental rates remain unchanged at PhP 601.78 per sq. m. An additional 66,054.22 sq. m of office space will be offered upon the completion of Filinvest Two, Filinvest Three and Aeon Prime building by the end of the year. Science Hub 4 Office supply in Pasay City is seen to grow upon the completion of Five E-com Center. Pasay City registered the lowest rental rate among the commercial districts in Metro Manila with an average rental rate of PhP 495 sq. m. Rental rates remain com-petitive in the area which attracts locators such as BPOs, manpower recruitment, and financial firms. Vacancy rate in the area was recorded at 2.04%. Among all the business districts, only Quezon City posted an increase in vacancy rating to 0.93% from 0.07% due to the movements of tenants occupying small units. Average rental rate in this area was recorded at PhP 627 per sq. m. The Philippine office sector is expected to remain upbeat in the coming years as strong demand from O&O firms continue. Expansion of back office operations by foreign and local firms will continue to drive developers to pursue the construction of office facilities. By year-end, a total of 256,236.45 sq. m of leasable office supply will be available across all business districts in the country. Average rent is anticipated to increase as developers aim to offer high-quality office buildings to the market. RETAIL Developers are also eyeing to establish greater presence in the provinces, especially in areas where the consumer base is dynamically changing. Spurring mall developments were seen in locations with growing demographics such as Rizal, Cavite, Cebu and Iloilo. Solid demand for retail spaces resulted in high commercial lease rates particularly in prime locations. A wide range of retail lease rates was registered in Fort Bonifacio where new upscale shopping destinations are situated. Here, different malls are asking for rents ranging from PhP 900 to PhP 2,400 per sq. m. per month. On the other hand, the established commercial complexes in Makati CBD are currently commanding rates from PhP 1,100 to PhP 1,500 per sq. m. per month. The new supply from Shangri-La Plaza and SM Megamall Fashion Hall also fueled the increase in lease rate in Ortigas which now ranges from PhP 1,300 to PhP 3,000 per sq. m. per month. Lastly, malls in Alabang have rates ranging from PhP 800 to PhP 1,100 per sq. m. per month. 7 With the ASEAN integration nearing, collaboration among investors are being anticipated which will lead to the expansion of local and foreign retail brands. Strong business confidence in retail trade for the succeeding quarter conceives a brighter prospect for the said segment. Along with the robust macroeconomic fundamentals, stimulated retail activity is seen to ensue in the coming periods. 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