Research & Consultancy
Our Research & Consultancy team leverages on its expertise in tracking and forecasting real estate business development in all property sectors. Our team has consistently delivered insightful intelligence to accurately gauge the market from both a historical and forecasted basis and use a proprietary database of up-to-date real estate information encompassing all segments of the Philippine property industry for market forecasting, performance, benchmarking, and strategic advisory.
- Real Estate Evaluation and Industry Standards
For investors who want to maximize returns and manage risks, correct and timely information is vital. Santos Knight Frank Research & Consultancy uses the best research tools to ensure accurate results.
- Project Feasibility Studies and Investment Due Diligence
Our team offers the best feasibility studies and investment due diligence to its clients.
- Development Planning
From site assessment, project conceptualization, and identification of operational targets to post-sales and execution evaluation, we guide clients towards achieving their investment goals and objectives.
- Site Search Selections
Research & Consultancy conducts a complete market scan of relevant trade areas and recommendations for site selection of real estate projects such as residential condominiums, subdivisions, retail malls, supermarkets and department stores, BPO office buildings, and hotels.
- Research and Project Planning Services
We are capable of customizing our services according to the client needs such as, but are not limited to, office space planning, operational studies for different real estate projects (i.e. leasing, parking, time and motion analysis), labor analytics, and site planning & preparation for eventual project development. We also conduct real estate product testing, market surveys, and other primary data gathering services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Real estate research and consultancy turns property market data into practical advice for
investment and development decisions. It covers market trends and analysis, market feasibility
studies, highest and best use studies and real estate due diligence, helping clients decide what
to build, buy or hold, and where.
A market feasibility study tests whether a proposed property development or investment is
viable in the current market. It assesses demand, supply and competition, pricing and rental
levels, absorption and likely returns, giving developers and investors evidence to proceed,
adjust or stop before committing capital.
SKF’s research team combines proprietary databases, market intelligence, field research, and
historical and forecast data to analyze trends across the Philippines. This gives clients a clear
view of market performance, pricing, demand drivers and emerging opportunities across
property sectors.
Market Analysis shows where supply, demand, pricing and rents are heading, so decisions on
acquisition, development, leasing and investment rest on evidence instead of assumptions.
Clients can time entry and exit, set realistic pricing and spot growth areas before the wider
market does.
Consultancy supports residential developments, office buildings, retail centers, industrial
facilities, logistics hubs, hotels and mixed-used projects. It is valuable to developers, investors,
landowners and occupiers who want data-driven guidance.
Consultancy reduces risk by testing assumptions against real estate market evidence on
demand, pricing, competition and project viability. This helps investors avoid weak locations,
overestimated returns and poorly timed projects, and gives lenders and partners greater
confidence in the deal.
Commission them before committing capital: a feasibility or HBU study when assessing a site or
concept, and due diligence before acquiring, financing or investing in an asset. Early studies are
the most valuable because they can still change the plan, the price or the decision to proceed.
Data is used to evaluate market conditions, forecast demand, assess investment risks, and
guide pricing and development strategies. Reliable data helps stakeholders make informed
decisions in property acquisition, development, leasing, and investment planning.
SKF is the Philippines’ first and largest fully integrated real estate services firm and part of the
global Knight Frank network. Our research and advisory teams combine local market expertise,
global real estate intelligence and live market data from our brokerage, valuation and
management teams, so clients get accurate, timely and actionable insights.
Your partners in property.
For over 30 years, we’ve helped developers, investors, landowners and occupiers make confident real estate decisions, with market feasibility studies, market trends and analysis, highest and best use studies and real estate due diligence. With deep local knowledge and the global reach of Knight Frank, our research gives you clear, evidence-based insight into where the market is heading and what your next move should be.
Ready to put data behind your decision? Email us at ricksantosteam@santos.
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