Why Invest With SMDC?


Real Estate in the Philippines

If you're looking for a good investment opportunity, you may want to consider an SMDC investment.

With properties currently being built and still lined up, the Philippines is definitely enjoying a major surge in the real estate market. After all, condo living is an attractive offer. Living in a condo lets residents enjoy five-star living in key locations that allow them easy access to their favorite establishments.

A condo also makes for a sound investment. Here are just some of the reasons why you should consider investing:

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If your condo is situated in a prime location, it can bring a premium resell price or monthly rental.Ready For Occupancy
   
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Condos can help you rent out your unit through their rental services, ensuring that the unit is occupied and the cash keeps flowing.
   
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The purchase price is lower compared to a single family home. Renting it out tends to be cheaper than a typical home because the  maintenance costs are shared, even if the property value is high.
   
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Because condos have restrictions when it comes to maintaining the property, its value is maintained as well, which is great for when you're renting it out.
   
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Condos offer great amenities like pools, gyms, gardens, and so on. These are great perks for renting or reselling.
   
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Reselling or renting out a condo is a great way to benefit from the property boom. Because of shortages in housing, it can be said that there is a demand for property rentals. Plus, your market is not limited to locals. Recently, it has also been observed that tourists consider condos as alternatives to hotels because they are cheaper.
   
Given that there is a market for rentals and reselling, investing your money in a condo is definitely worth considering.

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPH) is one of the largest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia that offers innovative and sustainable lifestyle cities with the development of malls, residences, offices, hotels and convention centers. It is also the largest, in terms of asset, in the Philippines.

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in the Philippines in 1994. They started as a mall developer and operator and grew to be the biggest retail shopping center developer and operator in the Philippines. Currently, it has 70 malls in and outside Metro Manila and 7 shopping malls in China, totaling 9.4 million square meters of Gross Floor Area (GFA). In the Philippines, they have a total of 17,994 tenants and 1,921 tenants in China.
SM Prime goes beyond mall development and management through its units and subsidiaries. SM Development Corporation (SMDC) is the residential business component that sells affordable condominium units. SM Prime’s commercial business units, the Commercial Property Group (CPG) is engaged in the development and leasing of office buildings in Metro Manila, as well as the operations and management of buildings and other land holdings such as Mall of Asia Arena (MOA Arena). Its Hotels and Convention Centers business unit develops and manages various hotel and convention centers across the country.
Prime Locations

Properties of SMDC are strategically situated in key areas across Metro Manila specifically the major Central Business Districts like the Manila Bay City in  Mall of Asia Complex, Makati City, Ortigas in Pasig City, Quezon City, Taguig, Manila, Mandaluyong City and Paranaque City. Also, it has developments in  thriving cities of Las Piñas and Muntinlupa. Outside the metro, SMDC has condo projects in the provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Cainta in Rizal,  Pampanga, Iloilo and Davao. Whether it is a low rise, mid rise or high rise condo, if your residential property is situated in a prime location, the investor can be  assured of a premium resale price and high monthly rental income.
Integration of Residential Condos
to SM Malls


SMDC homes are located within SM shopping mall complex giving the residents an access to every convenience the mall has to offer. Condo living give the  residents the chance to enjoy five-star living in prime locations that allow them easy access to their favorite cinemas, shops, restaurants and recreational  facilities like bowling alleys.
Hotel-like Lobbies

Coming home to a grand hotel-like lobby will give the residents a feel of warmth and welcome with a sense of security and luxury. Imagine the first impression  you will get as you meet your friends and relatives in this lobby with expansive lounge area, plush furnishings and friendly concierge. You will definitely feel  proud of your investment.
Resort-type Amenities

After work, you may take a dip at the swimming pools or go to the gym just outside your home. Your kids may spend Saturday morning at the playground or  run around the open parks and gardens. You will enjoy playing basketball or badminton with your family and friends on a Sunday afternoon. All these amenities  and more are within your reach in a safe and secured environment.
High Rental Income and Property Value

SMDC investors enjoy increase in rental yield and property value up to 7% or even more. Since all SMDC residences offer great amenities and are located in  key locations within CBDs, near commercial establishments, shopping malls, offices, top universities, major highways, transportation hubs and usually within  an SM Mall complex, high rental income is very feasible and is currently a trend among the SMDC condos.
Professional Property Management

SMDC homes are managed by professional property management to ensure the safety and security of all the residents. Because condos have restrictions  when it comes to maintaining the property, its property value is maintained as well, which is great when you are renting out your condo unit. Also, SMDC's  property management offers leasing services to help you rent out your unit, ensuring that the unit is occupied and the cash keeps flowing.
THE TOP 6 REASONS, WHY YOU SHOULD INVEST WITH SMDC:
According to JLL, the average vacancy rate in Metro Manila is just 2%. Reselling or renting out a condo is a great way for you to benefit from the property  boom. Because of shortages in housing, there is a demand for property rentals. Plus, your market is not limited to locals. Recently, it has been observed that  tourists consider condos as alternatives to hotels because they are cheaper and they have great amenities.