Look Out for Your Future: The Best Property Developers Invest In

Look Out for Your Future: The Best Property Developers Invest In

Investments are becoming popular nowadays among young adults and millennials. Remember the time when the word “investment” connotes a negative meaning? That is all different now. Investing on mutual funds or on stock market and getting a health insurance or life plan are the top investments among millennials today. You would also be amazed by some millennials who invest in properties at their 20’s or at the moment they land their first job.

One of the best investments or rather the best investment by far would be owning a property. Be it a house or a condominium. You don’t want to forever live in your parents’ house, do you? Getting your own house or condominium is the epitome of being an adult and it is a gateway to fully grasping the idea of being responsible and independent.

Problem is, looking for a house can be overwhelming. You have to look at the price, location, amenities and many more. Without careful planning, buying a house might become a mistake instead of a good investment.

Lamudi Outlook 2018

Thankfully, Lamudi, the Philippines leading online real estate platform is here to help. Aside from their very functional online tool, they also named the best real estate companies in the country for 2018. Through their annual awarding ceremony called Outlook 2018, which was held in Shangri-La hotel Makati last November 15, 2018.

Lamudi Co-Founder and CEO, Kian Moini, opened the evenings gathering with an opportunity for discussion and knowledge sharing as it hosted keynote speakers from the industry. Secretary Benjamin Diokno of the Department of Budget and Management discussed the economic and investment outlook of the country despite the elevated inflation rate. Meanwhile, Deputy Governor of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Diwa Guinigundo highlighted the real estate boom as key driver of our economic growth.

Philippines Ambassador to China, Ambassador Jose Santiago Sta. Romana, explored the Philippine-China relationship on infrastructure and real estate development.

After the keynote speeches, the event went on to give announce the winners. The awards were presented based on the extensive property seeker survey conducted by Lamudi.

 

CATEGORIES FOR VISAYAS AND MINDANAO

CONDO

Best Affordable Condo of the Year 2018

• Amaia Land Corporation – Amaia Steps Mandaue

Best Premium Condo of the Year 2018

• Alveo Land Corporation – Solinea

HOUSE

Best House of the Year 2018

• Cebu Landmasters, Inc. – Casa Mira South

MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

• Megaworld Corporation – Iloilo Business Park

 

CATEGORIES FOR LUZON

CONDO

Best Affordable Condo of the Year 2018

• For Amenities: Filinvest Land, Inc. – Sorrento Oasis
• For Investment Opportunity: C5 Mansions Development Corporation – Ridgewood Towers Premier

Best Premium Condo of the Year 2018

• For Customer Service: DMCI Homes, Inc. – Kai Garden Residences
• For Trust & Reputation of the Developer: Avida Land Corporation – Avida Towers Asten

Best Luxe Condo of the Year 2018

• For Customer Service: Federal Land, Inc. – Grand Hyatt Manila Residences
• For Location: Anchor Land Holdings, Inc.

HOUSE                                                            

Best Affordable House of the Year 2018

• Filinvest Land, Inc. – Claremont

Best Premium House of the Year 2018

• Brittany Corporation – Portofino Alabang

 

MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

Best Mixed-Use Development of the Year 2018 – Luzon

• For Amenities & Location: Megaworld Corporation – McKinley Hill
• For Investment Opportunity: SM Prime Holdings, Inc. – SM Mall of Asia Complex

 

SPECIAL AWARDS

Best Green Project of the Year 2018

• Imperial Homes Corporation – Solana Verde

Best Innovation Project of the Year 2018

• Italpinas Development Corporation – Miramonti Green Residences

Personality of the Year 2018

• Jeffrey Lim – President & Executive Director of SM Prime Holdings, Inc.

 

GRAND AWARDS

Best Boutique Developer of the Year 2018 – Visayas and Mindanao

• King Properties, Inc.

Best Boutique Developer of the Year 2018 – Luzon

• Primehomes Real Estate Development, Inc.

Best Developer of the Year 2018 – Visayas and Mindanao

• Megaworld Corporation

Best Developer of the Year 2018 – Luzon

• Ayala Land, Inc.

The number of nominees in this year’s Outlook award shows the growing number of property seekers that are realizing the importance of investing on a property. And if you are one of these people, the winners of this event should be one of the developers you should watch out!

Excited to live in your own house? What do you think of these winning properties? Share your thoughts below!