Santos Knight Frank has consistently demonstrated why it is the Philippines’ trusted real estate agency. From securing exclusive contracts and winning competitive bids to closing high-profile deals and delivering comprehensive market reports, the firm has solidified its reputation as a leader in the industry. 

Here’s a look into Santos Knight Frank’s past year:

Urban Land Institute – Emerging Trends in Real Estate

In January, we co-partnered with Urban Land Institute Philippines for their annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate®️. It was a resounding success, and the credit goes to our panelists (Orca Capital’s Ariel Shtarkman, DoubleDragon’s Hannah Yulo, and Deloitte Philippines’ Stephen Sieh) and moderator (Santos Knight Frank’s Rick Santos) who contributed to the enriching discussions around the industry. 

Winning at Asia Pacific Property Awards Development

Santos Knight Frank maintains its position as the Philippines’ trusted real estate agency after bagging the Best Real Estate Agency Single Office and the Best Property Agency/Consultancy awards from the Philippines. 

The Asia Pacific Property Awards, a segment of The International Property Awards (IPA), honors the pinnacle of success among residential and commercial property professionals on a global scale.

The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines – Business Leadership Program 2024

A group of young Filipino student participants from the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines' Business Leadership Program

The AmCham Business Leadership Program is an intensive immersion program for top students in the Philippines, and Santos Knight Frank proudly sponsors it year after year.

The students were tested in the Real Estate Pitch Competition. Participants were tasked with developing a comprehensive sustainability plan for an island within the country. This competition showcased the students’ creativity, business acumen, and research skills.

Following this, SKF CEO and Chairman, Rick Santos, and his son, Reed Santos delivered insightful talks. Their discussion on leadership and entrepreneurship provided valuable perspectives and advice to aspiring young leaders. 

1H 2024 Press Conference – Upticks and Tailwinds Report

We covered the significant growth and spotted upticks and positive tailwinds of 1H24 in our press conference last July. Some of the topics we covered were:

  • 1H 2024 office demand has surpassed the entire 2023 performance.
  • Manila’s office vacancy rate improved to 18.9% in 2Q 2024.
  • 31% of Manila’s office supply is now LEED-certified.
  • Manila is poised to enter the super prime residential market.
  • Expect more retail redevelopments on the horizon.
  • Logistics and emerging subsectors are driving sustained industrial growth.
  • New hotel launches have added 2,900 rooms to the current stock.
  • Anticipate continued expansion and innovation across all sectors.

The Philippines’ Trusted Real Estate Agency 

For over 30 years, Santos Knight Frank has built an unparalleled legacy marked by numerous accolades and achievements. Moreover, the company has played a crucial role in shaping the country’s real estate landscape. In doing so, it has earned recognition through various awards for client service, leadership in sustainability, and excellence in property management.

These milestones, combined with its enduring commitment to quality, have cemented its place as a trusted partner for clients seeking unparalleled expertise in property management within Philippine real estate market.

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About Santos Knight Frank

The world of real estate can be a difficult place to navigate. Whether property is your investment or a tool that drives your business success, you need a partner who can guide you in every step of the way.

Since 1994, Santos Knight Frank has been guiding Fortune 1000 companies, BPOs, private clients, and institutions in all facets of real estate. We advise companies on their best office, retail, and industrial location, oversee commercial fit-out projects, and manage facilities. We have facilitated over 4 million sqm of office transactions on behalf of clients and managed over 40 million sqm of real estate under our property & facilities management arm.

Our residential brokerage platform and wide collection of bespoke homes allow our private clients to buy, lease, and sell properties within their budget, timeline, and lifestyle.

For landlords and investors, we provide valuations and appraisal, consultancy and research, sales and leasing, and property management services across the Philippines.

Santos Knight Frank is part of the global Knight Frank network of over 384 offices in 51 markets, including the strategically important U.S. partnerships with Cresa (commercial real estate) and Douglas Elliman (residential real estate).

We are locally expert and globally connected, end-to-end and best-in-class – as any great partner in property should be.