Philippine Apart-Hotels Set to Outstrip Traditional Buy-to-Let Market

Released on = August 28, 2007, 6:43 pm

Press Release Author = Beth Collingz/PLC International

Industry = Real Estate

Press Release Summary = Apart-hotels are becoming a significant trend in property
investments in the Philippines according to PLC International Marketing Networks,
key experts in this ever growing market place.

Press Release Body = Beth Collingz, PLC Global Marketing Director of PLC
International Marketing Networks, the lead marketing partners for Pacific Concord
Properties Inc Lancaster Brand of Condo Hotels in the Philippines says Apart-hotels
or Condotels as they are know locally are really growing in popularity among British
and European investors. In the last two months alone we have sold a significant
number of apart-hotel units both in the UK and Europe.

Apart-hotels are an opportunity for investors to purchase into a new asset class
with much higher yields than traditional buy-to-let properties.

The rental opportunity is achieved through a need for hotel accommodation, rather
than residential letting markets. There are three key reasons why buyers are keen to
invest in Apart-hotels or Condotels in the Philippines\" Collingz continues, Firstly,
it\'s a completely hands-off investment: the developer builds the hotel, and the
management company runs it. Their job is to operate the hotel, maintain it and
ensure maximum room occupancy and, as they receive a percentage of the nightly room
rate, they are motivated to do so.

Secondly, because investors income is a percentage of the nightly, weekly or monthly
room rate of the rental operations pool of all the units in the development rather
than a monthly income from a single rented property, they are not exposed to
substantial monthly deficits.

From a financial perspective, the income level compares favorably with traditional
buy-to-let. Generally, expected income levels are sizeable 12-16% ROI per annum
would not be unusual in a well-selected apart-hotel. If suggested income levels on a
development are much below 10%, we would not consider promoting it as it would not
represent a good investment opportunity for our clients said Collingz.

In the Philippines this form of investment seems set to outstrip the traditional
buy-to-let rental market. At present, Metro Manila and regional towns such as Cebu,
lack hotel rooms meaning that occupancy levels in any developments are likely to be
high.

Most new investors in the Lancaster Suites Manila are established UK property
investors who are looking for a UK product with a higher yield and no operating
deficits. However, Apart-hotels are also attracting first time buyers looking to
establish themselves on the property ladder whilst making yearly income as well.

Demand for apart-hotels is increasing as investors become more aware and better
informed about the opportunities on offer. And whilst finding financing for overseas
property has been difficult in the past, PCPI offers all buyers a no
prequalification In-House 12 year payment plan with zero down payment, making the
entry level open to may first time investors.

Lancaster - The Atrium, located in Shaw Boulevard, Metro Manila, is a \"Full Service\"
Apart-Hotel [\"Condotel\"] offering Studio, One, Two and Three Bedroom Suites for
sale. To be completed and ready for turnover from December 2010, Lancaster will
provide unit owners with premier residential condo units with the option of
enrolling their units in the Lancaster Rental Pool and earn Rental Incomes as Owner
Non-Residents when not using their units. This makes Lancaster Manila, one of the
Hottest Investment Opportunities in the Philippines said Collingz.

All units at the Lancaster Suites have kitchen facilities. The standard unit price
provides for the suite to be semi-finished but not fully furnished. Included in the
current price are the interior finishing's such as tiled & semi-fitted bathrooms,
bedrooms with simulated wood plank flooring, semi-fitted living and dining area with
simulated wood plank floorings and lower kitchen cabinets/work tops installed. Walls
and ceilings are painted cement finish. A complete optional extra interior fit-out
package including unit fittings and fixtures, furniture's, furnishings,
air-conditioning, lighting fixtures and appliances will be available towards the
time the units are closer to being completed continued Collingz.

Web Site = http://www.lancastersuites.com

Contact Details = For further info regarding Lancaster Philippines Condo Hotel
Investments please do not hesitate to contact us....

Beth Collingz
PLC International Marketing Networks
Pacific Concord Properties Inc., Manila Head Office
Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. Metro Manila. Philippines
Phone: Manila [632] 717 1958
Fax: Manila [632] 718 1828

Pacific Concord Properties Inc., Cebu Office
Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan. Cebu. Philippines
Phone: Cebu [6332] 340 0721
Fax: [6332] 495 4938
EMail: plcsales@pldtdsl.net
Web: http://www.lancastersuites.com

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