Ready-for-occupancy or RFO condominiums are units sold after the construction of the building is done and the units are ready to be turned over to residents. While a preselling condo may seem practical due to its low introductory price, purchasing an RFO condo unit has several advantages. Here are the top reasons why an RFO condominium unit is a good buy.

Ready to Live In
As the term suggests, RFO units are fully-constructed and available for turnover. Unlike preselling units, you do not have to wait for years to move into your RFO condo.

Inspecting your unit to check out its actual size, features, and even the view from the windows is possible. Some RFO units come unfurnished, allowing you to design it the way you would like, while some units have already been furnished by previous investors. The bottom line is, if you have urgent housing needs, then RFO unit is the way to go.


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Flexible payment options
There are great deals to have even for RFO units. Some real estate companies like Federal Land, Inc. offer flexible payment terms, one of which is a lease-to-own plan. The lease-to-own or rent-to-own plan gives the buyer the option to purchase the leased unit within a specified period. It is ideal for buyers who are looking for an easier way to deal with their amortization.

Among Federal Land’s condominium offerings with lease-to-own options include the Oriental Garden Residences in General Trias, Cavite, The Capital Towers in E. Rodriguez Ave., Quezon City, Paseo de Roces in Makati Central Business District, and Park West in North Bonifacio Global City.

Ready for Investment
RFO condo units make lucrative investments. Since you do not have to wait a few years for your unit, you can immediately rent it out to generate a steady income stream. Simply furnish it, list it online, and prepare to be a landlord.

Value Appreciation
RFO units sell at a higher price compared to preselling units. The price difference is indicative of a thriving property market that may carry over through the years. This gives you the advantage to sell your unit at a profit after some years.


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Tips when buying an RFO condo
Here are a few things to consider before you commit to the purchase:

  • Have a substantial amount saved up to cover the down payment, transaction fees, and taxes.
  • Make sure you understand the terms and conditions of the contract before signing. Better yet, consult a lawyer.
  • Visit the area on different occasions to see if the neighborhood is right for you. Signs of a good neighborhood are its proximity to your work and points of interest, light traffic, safe surroundings, and low risks of flooding and earthquake.
  • Check the condominium policies and monthly dues.
  • Verify that the property title is “clean” with no unresolved issues or pending ownership cases.


With roads leading to Manila, San Juan and Makati, The Capital Towers in Quezon City offers a life where the avenues of your interests come together and opportunities are within reach.

For over forty-seven years, Federal Land, Inc. has been creating properties that redefine the key areas of Metro Manila, Cavite, and Cebu. It is the developer of iconic landmarks such as the GT Tower International in Makati CBD, Metro Park in Entertainment City, and Grand Hyatt Manila in North Bonifacio Global City.

Among Federal Land’s condominium properties with ready for occupancy units are One Wilson Square in Greenhills, San Juan; Paseo De Roces in Makati CBD; Florida Sun Estates in General Trias, Cavite; Peninsula Garden Midtown Homes in Paco, Manila; The Capital Towers in Quezon City; Tropicana Garden City in Marikina; and Marco Polo Residences in Cebu City.

For more information on ready-for-occupancy condos, email invest@federalland.ph.

Known for its sky-high towers, luxury shopping, and a large expat community, Dubai is a thriving global city rising within the Arabian Desert. It is no wonder why Dubai is a leading destination of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). With almost 450,000 Filipinos living and working in Dubai, you will surely find “kabayan” nurses and doctors in every hospital and clinic; teachers in international and Filipino schools; architects, engineers, labors in every construction site; accountants, managers, and clerks in every company; sales personnel in every shop; chefs and waiters in restaurants; singers and chambermaids in hotels; and fashion designers, artists, web designers, animators in various freelance businesses. Hence with their diligence and competence, Filipinos in Dubai and other emirates in UAE remitted a total of $1.5 billion or (DH5.5 billion) to support their families back home.

This sunny situation makes Filipinos in Dubai more optimistic with their careers and future. In a 2018 survey of 2,000 Filipino expatriates in UAE, eight out of ten said they are ready to invest in real estate. Many OFWs plans to buy a condominium, house or villa as a retirement nest egg or as a passive supplementary income for their dependents.


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Opportune Time for Investments

With numerous infrastructure investments from the government and the private sector, the World Bank sees the Philippines continue to be the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia. Moreover, organizations such as US News and Asia Property HQ also named the Philippines as the best country to invest in the region.

Though the house and condominium prices in the Philippines is rising, the Philippine peso is still weak against the US dollar, boosting the Filipino expatriate’s United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) purchasing power in the Philippine market.

Properties in central business districts such as Makati, Bonifacio Global City (BGC) and Bay Area command highest prices due to its high demands and subsequent high returns. In a recent report, global real estate organization Colliers International Philippines sees the capital value to continue increasing with an average price of a prime three-bedroom unit in the secondary market ranging between PHP131,000 and PHP329,000 per sq. meter, increasing between 5% to 6.5%.

Colliers also sees rental yield to grow as developers pop up new supply. At the same time, demand in the secondary market will be sustained by a mix of demand from foreign and local professionals. Thus buying a home to rent out or resell is very attractive.


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Property Recommendations

For first time investors, it would be prudent to start with a moderate risk investment that has potential for high returns. Condominiums on the fringes of Makati, Pasay and Quezon City have a lower capital but relatively high demand from young professionals working on the central business district and mid-income families that are upgrading to condominium living.

Condominiums near leading universities are also good investment opportunities to rent to college students coming from various parts of the country. Condominiums in Marikina can be advantageous for its proximity to the University of the Philippines – Diliman, Ateneo de Manila University and Miriam College.

Properties in Cavite should entice families from Southern Luzon, especially with the completion of the road and train projects that will connect the south to the center.


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For Filipinos in the Middle East who want to know more and interested invest in various Federal Land projects, visit our property page or join us in the Philippine Property and Investment Exhibition on April 26-27, 2019 at Marriott Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.