Philippine Condo Take-Up Improves, But Mortgage Rate Hikes Loom
Metro Manila's condominium take-up surged 17% quarter-on-quarter in Q3 2023, driven by government housing initiatives and developer incentives. However, rising mortgage rates pose a potential challenge to sustained demand, especially for higher-priced units.
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