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Metro Manila, which comprises some 16 cities and municipalities including the Philippines Capital city, apartments are just one of three property options. Other than apartments in Manila, there are other residential options and that includes the traditional dwelling houses, and the modern condominium complex.

The dwelling house probably gives you the widest options in terms of location, size of plot, architectural style, materials, fixtures and fittings, and price. It gives you privacy. But each house is a separate unit, so you lose out on security. You also need to step out for everything you need, from provisions to gym to bar to entertainment. And this is where apartments in Manila can give you an advantage. Not surprisingly, a huge number of people now prefer to stay at apartments in Manila. And of course these apartments in Manila are cheaper than individual homes as well. continue reading…

Are you searching for your dream Philippine real estate? Well, search at the right place. At umbrella Online Real Estate, you can find the real estate property of your dreams. You can find apartments, condos, houses and more with just a click of a button.

You can find real estate in Makati, Ortigas, Pasig, Fort Bonifacio, Paranaque, Taguig and in other Metro Manila cities. Just enter your desired propety location, price range, number of bedrooms you want, the property type and you can access various suitable properties in Manila that Umbrella Online manages. This includes some of the best and most luxurious Manila Houses, Manila Condominiums and apartments in Manila. continue reading…

Tourist and corporate tenants expect a thorough service when they rent a property and as a landlord it could be difficult to live up to their expectations. This is where Umbrella Online Real Estate can help. The company offers to manage Manila property and rentals in Metro Manila. Umbrella Online Real Estate will ensure that both your tenants and Manila property receive the necessary professional service.

Umbrella Online Real Estate’s comprehensive Property Management service is designed to give you a peace of mind and an excuse of being a full-time landlord. The company carries out a thorough inspection of your Manila property every year. Their personnel will provide you with a colored brochure with recommendations and details on any improvements that your property requires. Umbrella Online Real Estate will assure you, that your property remains in sound condition for future rentals as well as minimizing the cost of repairs, by acting in good time. This is why there are many landlords who chose Umbrella Online Real Estate to manage their properties in Manila such as Manila Houses, Manila Condominiums, Makati House for sale and apartments in Manila. continue reading…

Many people think that buying property can be a complicated process. In breaking with this tradition, Umbrella Real Estate believes that we can overcome this complication. This step-by-step guide has been designed to walk you through the process of buying property.

Step 1: Register Your Interest – The first step is always to contact us by calling our landlines or by registering your interest online or via e-mail. We recommend you go directly to our real estate Makati office to talk to one of our agents. continue reading…

When you rent, most people mistakenly assume the decision is made out of necessity, not rationality. But there is a very good reason to rent in today’s recession-stricken market: median incomes do not support median home prices.

The problem is not just the recession. The home prices that we are seeing today fluctuate or rise according to factors in the recession. Because of this, home prices have deviated from the fundamental formula that has always ruled the Philippine real estate market. Median home prices increased by nearly 50 percent in the last decade. On the other hand, the median income has only gone up 10 percent in the last ten years – a very meager increase compared to the change in home prices. continue reading…

The recession experienced all over the world (and especially here in the Philippines) has caused prices of properties to drastically fall. Others might think that the drop in property rates is a good thing as more people can now afford to purchase their own property.

On the contrary, acquisition of Philippine real estate has become harder than ever. Interest rates have gone extremely high, making the overall price of properties high as well. Thus, mortgages are now hard to obtain. continue reading…