Investment & Capital Markets
We combine people, services and knowledge to best meet our individual client’s needs. By combining our clients’ business objectives with our deep understanding of marketplace opportunities, our Investment & Capital Markets team crafts bespoke solutions that deliver results.
We provide a myriad of unparalleled services and resources to private owners and institutional clients, for single assets and multi-market portfolios, locally and around the world. Whatever your needs, we utilize a results-driven approach by creating custom project teams based on client type, product category, and geographic area in order to deliver the best service possible. We are the only service provider that is ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Certified.
Our People
The Investment & Capital Markets team is composed of competent and seasoned individuals in the field of negotiation and real estate advisory. When appropriate, we build cross-functional and regional teams to work collaboratively on projects. Our professionals are dedicated to supporting clients in the achievement of their business goals.
Santos Knight Frank evaluates real estate projects based on their overall viability, thoroughly undertaking due diligence and comprehensive analyses. The project particulars are then professionally packaged into marketing materials that are made available to a roster of prospective investors. Our services go through the full route in establishing linkages and go as far as matching up users and suppliers of financial capital for real estate, giving due consideration to their specific financial preferences and targets.
Our Knowledge
Our extensive industry knowledge, coupled with a consultative approach and vast global resources, helps our clients harness the value of their real estate assets. The team enhances the value of each asset through multiple business solutions with a clear focus on revenue enhancement. We leverage our size and global reach to set the industry standards in market knowledge, expense containment and execution and yet deliver on our commitment to maintain personal relationships with our clients while understanding their needs at a local level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Real estate investment advisory helps investors identify, evaluate, and execute property
investment opportunities. Services may include market analysis, investment strategy
development, due diligence, financial assessments, and transaction support to help investors
make informed decisions.
Due diligence is the process of evaluating a property’s legal, financial, technical, and
market-related aspects before completing a transaction. This helps investors identify potential
risks, validate assumptions, and assess whether an investment aligns with their objectives.
Foreign investors may participate in various real estate investment opportunities in the
Philippines, subject to applicable laws and regulations. These may include condominium units,
commercial properties, office assets, industrial facilities, and other real estate investments
through legally permitted ownership or investment structures. Investors should seek
professional legal and real estate advice before proceeding with a transaction.
Acquisition services assist investors in identifying and purchasing suitable real estate assets,
while disposition services focus on the strategic sale of properties to maximize value and
achieve investment objectives.
Real estate portfolio management involves overseeing a collection of property investments to
optimize performance, manage risk, and support long-term investment goals. This may include
asset reviews, performance monitoring, investment planning, and portfolio restructuring.
Investors should consider factors such as location, market conditions, asset performance,
tenant profile, income potential, development prospects, and investment risks. Comprehensive
due diligence and professional advisory support can help investors assess whether an
opportunity aligns with their financial objectives.
The right time to sell depends on market conditions, property value, investment goals, and your
financial needs. Monitoring demand, pricing trends, and comparable properties can help
determine when selling may best support your objectives. A real estate advisor can provide
market insights and help assess your options.
Investors typically start by defining their investment goals and property requirements, followed
by market research, property identification, financial analysis, due diligence, and negotiation.
This process helps investors evaluate opportunities based on location, market demand, pricing,
potential returns, and long-term value before proceeding with an acquisition.
A property’s market value is typically assessed using factors such as location, property
condition, size, comparable sales, current market demand, and income potential. A professional
valuation and market analysis can help establish a competitive asking price based on current
market conditions.
Santos Knight Frank provides investment advisory, due diligence, acquisition and disposition
services, project development consultancy, and portfolio management solutions. By combining
local market expertise with global real estate insights, SKF helps investors evaluate
opportunities, manage risks, and achieve their investment objectives.
Your partners in property.
For over 30 years, we’ve helped investors, developers, and institutions buy, sell, and manage real estate with confidence, identifying the right opportunities, structuring stronger deals, and protecting value through rigorous due diligence. With deep local market knowledge and the global reach of Knight Frank, we stay ahead of capital flows and market cycles so your portfolio is positioned to deliver stronger returns.
Ready to make your next move? Email us at ricksantosteam@santos.
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