October 15, 2024
Written by Sheila Lobien
THE real estate industry's focus on certain macroeconomic factors such as gross domestic product (GDP) growth, the elevated interest and inflation rates and their effects on the property market, such as real estate values
August 19, 2024
Cebu City, the Queen City of the South, needs no introduction as an investment destination.National and Cebu-based real estate development firms have been working at full speed in terms of their office, commercial, hospitality, and
July 26, 2024
By Rizal Raoul S. Reyes | July 24, 2024
AFTER facing several challenges in the first half of 2024, the country’s real estate sector is expected to bounce back in the second half of the year.
In its recent Mid - year Report of the Real Estate
July 22, 2024
Written by: Rodmill Lopez | July 20, 2024
Real estate provider Lobien Realty Group presented the 2024 mid-year property market outlook for the country in a media briefing held at World Plaza, Taguig, on July 18, 2024. The briefing covered updates
July 22, 2024
Written by: Sheila Lobien | July 20, 2024
The Philippine real estate industry is still in a challenging environment because of local economic headwinds such as the persistently high inflation and higher-for-longer policy interest rates
July 22, 2024
Written by: Irma Isip | July 19, 2024
The contribution of real estate to the economy is seen going back to pre-pandemic levels this year, according to Sheila Lobien, chief executive officer of Lobien Realty Group (LRG).
In a press
July 19, 2024
Article by: Janine Alexis Miguel | Photo by: J. Gerard Seguia
THE Philippines' real estate industry is expected to return to its pre-pandemic levels due to increasing demand across various sectors, especially for office spaces, Lobien
July 15, 2024
Published on July 13, 2024 | Written by: Sheila Lobien
The real estate industry had a slower-than-expected recovery in the first half of 2024. However, the prospects are favorable for a better performance for the rest of the year because of a
April 29, 2024
By: Sheila Lobien
Philippine Daily Inquirer / April 27, 2024
The Philippine real estate industry remains volatile and the slower-than-expected recovery can be attributed to three main factors: the lingering impact of the pandemic on
January 15, 2024
Lobien Realty Group sees the real estate sector continuing its recovery trajectory in 2024.
For the Metro Manila office space segment, annual demand will reach 400,000 sqm while new supply will be at about 500,000 sqm, resulting in vacancy rates
November 6, 2023
Mixed-use developments, by definition, strategically integrate residential, commercial, office, leisure, hospitality, medical, and even educational spaces in one location.
The selling points of these projects include the elimination of the stress
October 26, 2023
MILLENIALS and zoomers - described collectively as the “woke” generation - are the “game changers” in the country’s real estate market since they have been more exposed to investments, a top executive of a leading property developer said.
PHirst
August 17, 2023
Written By: Sheila Lobien
Published on July 28, 2023
The 2023 Kearney Global Services Location Index (GSLI) report showed that the Philippines fell three notches to place 12th in the list of most attractive outsourcing locations
July 24, 2023
Written by: Sheila Lobien
Published on July 17, 2023
The Philippine real estate industry’s first-half performance for 2023 reflects a story of resilience, recovery, and rebound.
Metro Manila office space
At the start of the
June 22, 2023
By: Sheila Lobien
Philippine Daily Inquirer / 05:15 AM May 27, 2023
Cebu City has become a default destination of businesses looking for commercial, residential and office expansion outside Metro Manila.
Young, wealthy city
May 23, 2023
That she is among Inquirer Property's go-to experts when it comes to the Philippine real estate market already speaks of the reputation of Sheila Lobien, the chief executive officer and founder of eponymously named Lobien Realty Group Inc. (LRG).
May 23, 2023
Written by: Sheila Lobien
April 21, 2023
Cavite is undeniably one of the hottest real estate destinations south of the National Capital Region (NCR).
It is considered an emerging powerhouse in real estate as it is strategically positioned;
May 23, 2023
#WomenInProperty
The country’s competitive property industry has been traditionally male-dominated but being a woman in this industry offers several advantages, says Lobien Realty Group CEO Sheila Lobien.
“First of all, women bring a different
March 21, 2023
The pandemic’s impact on the country’s residential market can be used to assess its resiliency, using the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ Residential Real Estate Price Index as primary data.
Strong residential market
From Q3 2016 to Q3 2019,
March 13, 2023
DOING business in the Philippines should be made easier if the government wants to push economic growth past targets, business executives said on Tuesday.
While reforms such as the 2018 Ease of Doing Business Law have been implemented, hurdles
March 8, 2023
Philippine economic growth in 2022 was remarkable but uncertainties in the global economy remain potential threats.
"In a world characterized by pandemic, war, global uncertainty, high commodity prices, high inflation, and rising interest rates,
January 10, 2023
The office property market has considerably regained its luster this 4th quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year.
The Lobien Realty Group (LRG), one of the fastest rising real estate consultancy companies in the country,
January 6, 2023
The office property market has considerably regained its luster this 4th quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year.
The Lobien Realty Group (LRG), one of the fastest rising real estate consultancy companies in the country, revealed
January 4, 2023
The office property market has considerably regained its luster this 4th quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year.
The Lobien Realty Group (LRG), one of the fastest rising real estate consultancy companies in the country,
January 4, 2023
The office property market has considerably regained its luster this 4th quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year.
The Lobien Realty Group (LRG), one of the fastest-rising real estate consultancy companies in the country,
December 14, 2022
By Rizal Raoul Reyes
According to LRG CEO Sheila Lobien, the Philippine real estate industry is very sensitive to the overall economic performance of the country. When the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) made a forecast that the country’s
December 14, 2022
By The Daily Tribune
Despite current global events slowing down the economic recovery process, experts believe that many industrial sectors can look forward to more positive circumstances in the near future.
The real estate industry in
December 6, 2022
Logistics, office and real estate investment trusts (REITs) will continue to deliver good results as the economy recovers and continues to reopen, according to Lobien Realty Group (LRG).
Despite current global events slowing down the economic
December 6, 2022
Despite current global events slowing down the economic recovery process, experts believe that many industrial sectors can look forward to more positive circumstances in the near future.
The real estate industry in particular should
October 10, 2022
A TOP property developer sees a bright future for the real estate industry as the country's economic recovery continues to gain more momentum.
Guesting on "Business and Politics," a weekly program aired Saturday on SMNI hosted by The Manila Times
October 5, 2022
A BBB Part 2?
The Lobien Realty Group recently urged the government to continue implementing the ambitious Build, Build, Build (BBB) program.
Jericho Linao, Chief Operating Officer of LRG said the program played a big role in upgrading the
October 3, 2022
Connectivity and accessibility can boost the value of a property. These two elements can be achieved with more infrastructure developments.
With the new government committing to continue the Build Build Build (BBB) program of the previous
September 27, 2022
Just like most of the Philippines’ economic sectors severely affected by the pandemic, the recovery process for the Real Estate Market has been sluggish, but has gained momentum ever since the economy fully opened.
The government’s decision to
September 22, 2022
THE number of office spaces that will be built in the Philippines will go down in the next three to five years, mainly due to higher building and construction costs and decreasing demand for office spaces.
During The Manila Times' Online Business
September 21, 2022
Just like most of the Philippines’ economic sectors severely affected by the pandemic, the recovery process for the Real Estate Market has been sluggish, but has gained momentum ever since the economy fully opened.
The government’s decision to
September 21, 2022
Just like most of the Philippines’ economic sectors severely affected by the pandemic, the recovery process for the Real Estate Market has been sluggish, but has gained momentum ever since the economy fully opened.
The government’s decision to
August 16, 2022
LRG expects that office demand will primarily come from the BPO Industry. That’s because around 450,000 sqm of office space will be needed to accommodate the hiring that happened during the pandemic (2020-2021) and the projected increase in BPO
July 21, 2022
In its latest study, the Lobien Realty Group (LRG) cited the following reasons for the growth of the office sector:
Back-to-office directive for those BPO’s operating in PEZA areas which will increase demand by approximately 400,000 sq.m
July 18, 2022
THE office market in Metro Manila is on track for a robust recovery starting in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to real estate consultancy firm Lobien Realty Group (LRG).
In a statement, LRG said data from the first six months of 2022
July 18, 2022
Metro Manila’s office market is poised to a strong recovery starting in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to property consultancy Lobien Real Group (LRG).
Based on data culled from the first half of 2022, vacancy rate in office market in
July 14, 2022
Property consultancy Lobien Realty Group (LRG) said about 400,000 square meters (sq.m.) of office space in Metro Manila will be occupied by information technology-business process management (IT-BPM) companies over the next six months as
July 12, 2022
Unique situation
The real estate industry is in a recession, not because of market forces that usually create the real estate cycle of recession, recovery, expansion and hyper-supply, but mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This unique situation
July 11, 2022
Based on data culled from the first half of 2022, vacancy rate in office space for Metro Manila stands at 19% with the remaining 81% leased. Moreover, demand for office space in Metro Manila is seen to improve and will be adequately met by the
July 5, 2022
WEATHERING the pandemic storm, San Miguel Corp. (SMC) topped the 2021 edition of The Manila Times 500 and the Next 500, which rolls hot off the press.
With the theme "Thriving in the post-Covid economy: Outlook and trends,"
May 20, 2022
The Philippine economy is expected to grow 7 to 9 percent in 2022, one of the highest in Asean. This upbeat scenario is due to our moderately successful vaccination efforts and low COVID-19 cases, which merited the downgrading of NCR
September 22, 2021
Published September 17, 2021, 12:05 AM
The pandemic has caught everyone offguard and sent most governments, even the most advanced of economies, scrambling for solutions.
But while the world literally stood still, there must be a way
September 20, 2021
After more than a year into the pandemic, the Philippines may finally see a sustained recovery owing to new strategies that are seen to facilitate economic rebound in the near term.
As think tank Moody’s Analytics reported this week, fast-
September 16, 2021
LEADING developer in Visayas and Mindanao, Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) is bullish in the most progressive province in the Visayas region as far as tourism is concerned. CLI recently launched the P2.5-billion Abaca Resort Mactan. The expanded luxury
August 27, 2021
The Ayala North Exchange, the landmark gateway to the Makati Central Business District, was one of the original developments to be made part of AREIT Inc.’s property portfolio as it listed at the Philippine Stock Exchange.
The entry of the
August 4, 2021
LOCATOR INTEREST in the countryside is expected to grow after the release of the implementing rules of the law that cuts corporate income tax and reforms the country’s tax incentive system, real estate services firms said.
“The IRR (implementing
April 14, 2021
The Office Property Market
LRG has observed that more companies and investors are gradually going back to the market again to scout for potential office expansion sites or investment opportunities since the start of the year.
Although many of
March 23, 2021
INQUIRER.net / 11:19 AM March 23, 2021
Economic recovery prospects
Lobien noted that while the Philippine economy may be sensitive to political, natural, and global financial risks, it is nonetheless very resilient, as was seen during the
January 26, 2021
The local office and residential property markets are expected to see a rebound this year, Lobien Realty Group (LRG) reported.
In their report, the group said the year will be better for the real estate industry with the rollout of the vaccines
January 26, 2021
LOBIEN Realty Group (LRG) sees an increased importance for the residential market this year as the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic caused changes in work and school arrangements. Lobien Realty Group believes condominiums will continue
January 18, 2021
Lobien Realty Group believes that the worst is over with respect to the COVID-19 Pandemic. This belief is based on the existence of several high efficacy and safe vaccines that are now being rolled out in different countries and the Philippines has
December 16, 2020
Property consultancy Lobien Realty Group (LRG) said the recent tropical storm has affected the property valuations in flood-prone areas because of property destruction and disruption on families and businesses.
Sheila Lobien, chief executive
December 10, 2020
Manilastandard.net posted December 07, 2020 at 11:43 pm
Sheila Lobien, CEO of the Lobien Realty Group (LRG), one of the fastest rising real estate consultancy firms in the country laments that the recent tropical storm has affected the property
October 21, 2020
Some foreign investors have expressed interest to build mixed-use projects in the Philippines, a property consultancy firm said on Tuesday.
“We are quite busy. There are a lot of foreign investors also looking into the Philippines to build mixed-
October 5, 2020
Lobien Realty Group (LRG) said the work environment continues to evolve amid the new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
LRG said as businesses try to comply with requisite protocols in the workplace that aim to reduce transmission of COVID-19
September 23, 2020
Recorded remotely on September 3. Produced by Nina M. Diaz, Paolo L. Lopez, and Sam L. Marcelo.
Thanks to e-commerce and changing consumer habits, the logistics and warehousing sector still expects to grow by 8% in the
September 15, 2020
THE WAREHOUSE logistics industry is seen to grow by as much as 9% in the next three years, as the e-commerce boom shows no signs of slowing down.
Property consultancy firm Lobien Realty Group (LRG) noted demand for warehouses has been increasing
September 3, 2020
Before the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippines’ logistics and warehousing market was thriving. The logistics industry was forecasted to grow at a rate of 8.2% to 8.8% for the period 2018 – 2024 and was projected to be a Php 970 billion
August 11, 2020
TOWNSHIPS will be the preferred locations for offices as employers try to keep their employees in close proximity, a real estate consultancy firm said.
Lobien Realty Group (LRG) expects some recovery when business returns, even after the pandemic
August 11, 2020
Like many nations around the world, the COVID-19 crisis has impacted the economy of the Philippines considerably. Since President Duterte placed Metro Manila under Community Quarantine last March 15, the decline of the economy became inevitable. In
August 5, 2020
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July 7, 2020
Sheila Lobien, CEO and Founder of Lobien Realty Group, is this week’s guest on CRE Success: The Podcast with Darren Krakowiak.
In this episode, you will hear how Sheila started in the industry 20 years ago and quickly progressed to become
June 15, 2020
The increasing penetration of high-speed internet and the rise in popularity towards online shopping have fueled the rapid growth of the e-commerce industry. Worldwide, the boom in the global logistics market has reached USD 6.6 trillion (as of 4Q
June 5, 2020
The value of the country’s logistics market is projected to grow to a P970 billion to P1 trillion market by 2023 as use of electronic commerce (e-commerce) continue to surge.
Research and analysis made by consultancy firm Lobien Realty Group (LRG
June 5, 2020
The increasing penetration of high-speed internet and the rise in popularity towards online shopping have fueled the rapid growth of the e-commerce industry. Worldwide, the boom in the global logistics market has reached USD 6.6 trillion (as of 4Q
May 6, 2020
The coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic has adversely affected the economic growth of many countries around the world, including those situated in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a research presented by the Lobien Realty Group (
April 28, 2020
The emergence of the 'new normal' in the workplace across Metro Manila (and even in key cities nationwide) is logically to be expected as soon as the enhanced community quarantine is lifted. Businesses, whether small or big, may likely consider
April 22, 2020
Advancements in mobile technology and modern personal devices have changed the way people work. Working remotely has become more viable and has enabled both employees and employers to work outside the confines of a traditional office space
April 22, 2020
The advancements in mobile technology and modern personal devices have changed the way people work. This enabled both employees and employers to work outside the confines of a traditional office space without compromising work product.
March 4, 2020
After spending two decades working in the hotel and real- estate industry, Sheila Lobien
decided in 2018 that it was time to open her own business. With the boom in the property sector, it was a no-brainer for the petite executive to establish
March 2, 2020
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February 2, 2020
2019 was a successful year for the Real Estate Industry, and by all indications, 2020 should be another banner year as well.
According to The Lobien Realty Group (LRG), they expect the Philippine Real Estate Market to remain strong and continue
January 20, 2020
The land values in the central business district of Makati in 2019 averaged from P400,000 to P1 million and average office rental rates went as high as P1,600 per square meter (sqm), said Lobien Realty during its real estate market update in
January 20, 2020
The Philippine Real Estate Market will continue its growth trajectory this 2020 even if outside (global) factors hound this forceful industry. This is based on the Lobien Realty Group‘s (LRG) study and analysis of different real estate markets
January 20, 2020
MANILA, Philippines — The continued expansion of both physical malls and the e-commerce market is seen to contribute to the further growth of the Philippine real estate market, a property consultancy firm said.
“Here in the Philippines, malls and
January 18, 2020
2019 was a successful year for the Real Estate Industry, and by all indications, 2020 should be another banner year as well.
The Philippines’ Demography
The Philippines has a population of around 107 million highly literate and industrious
September 27, 2019
"The Philippine real estate industry "will continue to grow"outside Metro Manila, thanks to ongoing efforts to decentralize business operations in the capital and relocate some of these to the regions, according to the Lobien Realty Group, Inc."
September 12, 2019
Sheila Lobien will be speaking during The Philippine Model Cities and Municipalities: Building Better Landscapes for the Next Generation which will take place on September 25, 2019 from 9am to 5pm at New World Manila Bay Hotel, Malate Manila.
July 26, 2019
Sheila Lobien, Chief Executive Officer of Lobien Realty Group, was invited as one of the speakers of the first ever Philippine Shopping Malls Summit held at Sheraton Manila Hotel last July 24-25, 2019. She was able to share her
May 28, 2019
Written by: Tyrone Piad - Main Article
A leading property company in the country sees the Metro Manila office property market growing by 2.4 million square meters (sqm) in the next three years in the advent of a booming offshore
May 9, 2019
Written by: Severino O. - Main Article
The continued demand for office spaces in the Philippines has led to the rise of the Upper Class Tower, nestled in the busy district of Quezon City.
Considered as the first office project
May 3, 2019
Written by: Cora Llamas - Main Article
From a hole in the ground to tall towers, she has seen a city evolve and prosper
“I look at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) and think I’m part of [its] history.”
Sheila Lobien, CEO and founder of
April 25, 2019
Sheila Lobien, CEO of Lobien Realty Group, was invited as the session chair and one of the speakers of the 9th Annual Shopping Malls Conference in Hong Kong last Thursday, April 25, 2019 where she talked about the Asia Pacific Retail Market.
Her
April 24, 2019
Article by: International Workplace Group - Main Article
Flexible workspace has gone from being a novelty in the Philippines to a legitimate option for all types of businesses, according to Sheila Lobien, CEO of Lobien Realty Group (LRG), a
March 8, 2019
A real estate company is optimistic about the property market amid favorable economic fundamentals enjoyed by the country.
During The Manila Times’ 9th Business Forum in Makati City on Wednesday, the Lobien Realty Group (LRG) said it
January 21, 2019
BY THE MANILA TIMES
Source: https://www.manilatimes.net/and-the-sign-finally-says/499416/
Lobien Realty Group
As a top property executive, Sheila Lobien – and the real estate industry – has grown accustomed to seeing her name on the
