Is the Philippines Ready for its First Supertall Skyscraper?
I remember a noteworthy chapter of the Great Skyscraper Wars from when I was a kid. This was back in the late nineties when it was announced that Chicago’s Sears Tower – then the world’s tallest...
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of Investing in UK Commercial Property
Owning a commercial property in the United Kingdom can be a huge advantage, especially for entrepreneurs. The return of investment from this kind of property, as compared to its counterpart of...
View Article3 Things to Know Before Saying Yes to a Buyer’s Bid for Your Home
Selling a home is an exciting experience, but it can also be a scary one. Buyers are out there trying to get the lowest price possible. The Australian property market initially got off to a shaky start...
View ArticleBest Places to Buy Your Next Beach House
Warm weather, beautiful panoramic sea views, refreshing beach waters, welcoming spirit of the locals plus a breezy nicely situated abode add up to a dream beach house. There are tons of beach...
View ArticleHit List of the Month: Ho Chi Minh City Apartments and Villas for Rent
Our selection of premium listings just keeps getting better. This month’s hit list might help to give you ideas on what to consider when house-hunting in Ho Chi Minh City. With the rise of new...
View ArticleHow Gardens and Outdoor Grounds Can Affect the Value of a Property
There are many different factors that affect the value of a property. Each of these has become even more volatile and influential since the global property market has taken a slump. A single flaw can...
View ArticleBig Ideas for Small Gardens
The type of garden you will have and the space available to you will depend, to a large extent, on where you live. If you live in the suburbs then you may be lucky enough to have a conventional garden,...
View ArticleTop 10 Things To Do on Your Vietnam Trip
You made a good decision in choosing Vietnam as your next travel destination. To make the most of your trip to Southeast Asia’s hidden gem, we sought the leading attractions that made tourists come...
View ArticleIt’s All About the Qi: Why Feng Shui is a Big Deal in Real Estate
When it comes to feng shui, many people seem to have a knee-jerk reaction akin to what they might have regarding politics or religion. Some consider it stupid and full of bull, a New Age scam that...
View ArticleHit List of the Month: Central Business District Apartments in Saigon
Instead of stressing yourself out every day on the city’s heavy traffic on your way to work, renting an apartment near your office gives you much convenience. A well-situated apartment near your...
View ArticleA Metro Manila Mallrat Tour: SM Mall of Asia
From its humble origins as a shoe store in downtown Manila, SM has become a household name all throughout the Philippines. Nowhere is the retail giant’s ubiquitous presence more keenly felt than in...
View ArticleKeeping High and Dry: Best Practices to Flood-Proof Your Home
It has been nearly four years since the Ondoy tragedy but the memories of the flood remain fresh. As my family lives close to the Manggahan Floodway in Pasig, we are one of the thousands of families...
View ArticleHousingInteractive Holds First Brokers’ Event at Museum Cafe
Celebrating another milestone, HousingInteractive hosted its first Brokers’ Event last June 19, 2013 at the Museum Café. The simple get-together aimed to bring HousingInteractive’s brokers and partner...
View ArticleThe ABC’s of Philippine Office Space Grades
Premium, Grade A, Grade B, or Grade C. Sound familiar? Well, you may have come across these words when you were looking for a location for your business. These are terms that indicate the market value...
View ArticleHit List of the Month: Flood-Proof Apartments in Ho Chi Minh City
With the rainy season just around the corner, having a home in a flood-prone area is anxiety-inducing and ultimately a hassle. What makes living in Ho Chi Minh City different? Residential buildings in...
View ArticleHit List of the Month: A Street-Wise Guide to Commercial & Office Spaces in...
Planning to set up a business in the Philippines? Most conventional wisdom would point you towards building your headquarters in Makati City, arguably the country’s key financial center. Once untamed...
View ArticleReal Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and the PH Property Market
The Philippine economy is gearing towards robust growth. In the light of the booming real estate market, alternative investment opportunities are now on the rise. The optimistic outlook on the...
View ArticleHow You Can Do Your Part In Post-Typhoon Maring Relief
In the wake of the recent spate of floods in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Maring (Trami), numerous schools, organizations and agencies have stepped up to the plate to aid our affected countrymen....
View ArticleHit List of the Month: Ho Chi Minh City Apartment for Expats
Apartment hunting in a foreign country can be a bit daunting. You’d spend hours and hours on the internet browsing for the best option and still come up empty-handed since you’re not familiar with the...
View ArticleHousingInteractive is now a proud member of CREBA
We here at HousingInteractive are stoked to announce our recent inclusion into the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations (CREBA), one of the country’s leading non-profit organizations for...
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