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By Elena Torrijos
The Asian financial crisis in 1997 acted as a rude awakening to Filipinos who thought that property investments were very safe. Certainly, many speculators saw the value of their land, residential condominiums, or even commercial space halved.
In the past few years, however, property values have firmed up again and experts say that there [...]
Are you in the market for a condo? Here are a few things to consider before taking the leap.
By Lynda C. Corpuz
Buying a house and lot seems like the ideal scenario. But with prohibitive prices or distant locations, it’s not for everyone. And to be sure, some people would rather live in a condominium. For [...]
By Boyet Tejuco
Professionalism is the key to harmonious relationship. Based on the Architect’s Code of Conduct, architects have a moral obligation and “shall hold the client’s interest above his own.” Probably the worst practice in construction is the conspiracy between architects and contractors, especially when it comes to project cost and progress. These may result [...]
By Boyet Tejuco
Several methods of project execution have been devised to ensure quality of work, the shortest possible construction period, and lower cost to the owner. They require the architect to represent the client from preparing the legal documents to negotiations with government agencies. Differences lie in the client’s project financing setup and the payment [...]