A mid-year update on Manila real estate in 2025, covering key property trends such as RFO promos, condo inventory, mid-income demand, luxury activity, BSP price data, and buyer behavior.

Small condos in prime areas are holding their ground — and for good reason. In a Metro Manila market where buyers have become more deliberate, investors are moving past surface-level decisions based on brand name, floor area, or projected appreciation. They are asking harder questions: Will this unit attract tenants? Can it stay competitive? Does it make sense after all the costs are counted? Compact studios and one-bedroom condos in Makati, BGC, Ortigas, and similar district