Making your wealth grow via real estate is an intriguing prospect, but the sheer number of options available can be a little overwhelming to first-time investors. Making the right choice involves a lot of hard work and research, especially since there are a lot of factors that come into play when it comes to how your property appreciates in value. Chief among these factors is property type—determining what kind of property you’ll be buying is often the first step in making a real estate investment. Two of the most popular options these days are condo vs. house and lot, making them a great place to start your research in. But how do you know which of the two is the better match for your investment needs? Here’s what recent market trends and data suggest:
","optimizedContentImg":null,"optimizedContentImg1":null,"optimizedContentImg2":null,"optimizedContentImg3":null,"optimizedContentImg4":null,"message":null,"type":"component9","video":null},{"caption":null,"caption1":null,"caption2":null,"caption3":null,"caption4":null,"title1":null,"title2":null,"title":"Demand","description1":null,"description2":null,"description":"The COVID-19 pandemic influenced demand for condos and houses in two very different, yet significant ways. The need to limit mobility during the early lockdowns led to increased interest in condos within the proximity of groceries, banks, and other necessary establishments. That sentiment has carried over even to 2022, where lockdowns are no longer necessary—condos located within or near central business districts are seeing greater demand as people return to the workplace while still wanting to limit their time spent away from home.\n\nHouses, on the other hand, have seen increased demand due to their location in less-densely populated areas. Subdivisions, especially those a little further away from Metro Manila, offer the open space that homeowners have come to appreciate more in light of the pandemic. ","optimizedContentImg":null,"optimizedContentImg1":null,"optimizedContentImg2":null,"optimizedContentImg3":null,"optimizedContentImg4":null,"message":null,"type":"component9","video":null},{"caption":null,"caption1":null,"caption2":null,"caption3":null,"caption4":null,"title1":null,"title2":null,"title":"Rent vs. Buy","description1":null,"description2":null,"description":"According to the September 2022 edition of Lamudi’s The Outlook Quarterly Report, condos saw the most increase in demand among properties for rent, whereas houses saw the most among properties for sale. This suggests that condos might be better-suited for investors who prefer to lease their units on a yearly basis, whereas houses may be a better match for those looking to either sell homes or rent them out over longer periods.\n\nIf you’re looking to invest in condos, Lamudi reports that properties being rented out between the PHP5,000 to 30,000 monthly range saw the most leads. You may want to base your calculations on those figures as you craft your investment plan.\nHouse and lot properties for sale saw the most leads when priced under PHP6M, with inquiries budgeted above that figure tending to include queries such as “beach house,” suggesting that selling higher-priced houses might be more successful in out-of-town locations.","optimizedContentImg":null,"optimizedContentImg1":null,"optimizedContentImg2":null,"optimizedContentImg3":null,"optimizedContentImg4":null,"message":null,"type":"component9","video":null},{"caption":null,"caption1":null,"caption2":null,"caption3":null,"caption4":null,"title1":null,"title2":null,"title":"Location","description1":null,"description2":null,"description":"As the above comparisons might suggest, the growth of your investment depends on the combination of location and property type. Condos appear to be stronger investments the closer they are to city centers, whereas houses might see more growth a little further away from the hustle and bustle.\n\nIt’s important that you keep an eye on the infrastructure developments near the properties, as well. These developments raise the value of the location itself, which by extension increases the value of your property.\n","optimizedContentImg":null,"optimizedContentImg1":null,"optimizedContentImg2":null,"optimizedContentImg3":null,"optimizedContentImg4":null,"message":null,"type":"component9","video":null},{"caption":null,"caption1":null,"caption2":null,"caption3":null,"caption4":null,"title1":null,"title2":null,"title":"Improvements","description1":null,"description2":null,"description":"Any physical improvements to your property will raise its value over time, although you’ll have more flexibility in this regard with a house. As the owner of a house and lot, you’ll have full freedom to expand and modify the structure as you see fit, whereas condo owners will need to work within the rules of condominium management. This also has a significant effect on your timelines, as securing the permits for condo improvements tend to take much longer than a house and lot.\n","optimizedContentImg":null,"optimizedContentImg1":null,"optimizedContentImg2":null,"optimizedContentImg3":null,"optimizedContentImg4":null,"message":null,"type":"component9","video":null},{"caption":null,"caption1":null,"caption2":null,"caption3":null,"caption4":null,"title1":null,"title2":null,"title":"Maintenance","description1":null,"description2":null,"description":"The condition of your property will also have a significant impact on its rent or sale value. Condos are maintained by the development’s administration, so it’s imperative that you invest in a developer that takes maintenance seriously. The costs can be relatively low, as the funding is pooled from association dues paid by all homeowners in the property.\n\nThe maintenance of a house and lot, on the other hand, is shouldered entirely by its owners, and as a result are more expensive in general. However, you have independent control over the upkeep of your property, and can act more swiftly and decisively with repairs.","optimizedContentImg":null,"optimizedContentImg1":null,"optimizedContentImg2":null,"optimizedContentImg3":null,"optimizedContentImg4":null,"message":null,"type":"component9","video":null},{"caption":null,"caption1":null,"caption2":null,"caption3":null,"caption4":null,"title1":null,"title2":null,"title":"","description1":null,"description2":null,"description":"If you’ve got an idea now on what property type to invest in, you may want to check out the different offering from Avida Land. As one of the country’s most trusted land developers, you can feel safe investing in their quality construction, in-demand locations, and dependable customer care services. Learn more about their condominiums and house-and-lot option,, and feel free to schedule a consultation with one of their property experts when you’ve decided to pull the trigger on your first real estate investment.
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