S&P Global Ratings: High Condo Inventory and Declining Pre-Sales in Metro Manila
What happened
S&P Global Ratings reported that condominium inventories in Metro Manila remain elevated, totaling approximately 80,000 units, including nearly 30,000 ready-for-occupancy units. The agency also noted that residential pre-sales among four major Philippine developers declined by 7% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, driven by inflation and high borrowing costs.
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Why it matters
The property sector is expected to face continued pressure this year and next, with S&P Global Ratings suggesting a meaningful recovery in the Philippine residential property market may not occur until the latter part of 2027. Developers are responding to market weakness by reducing new project launches and prioritizing the sale of existing inventory.
Excess supply in the market is forcing strategic shifts for businesses operating in Metro Manila, including Ayala Land.
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Who's involved
- S&P Global RatingsCredit rating agency that reported on the market conditions and pre-sales trends.
- Ayala LandMajor developer whose pre-sales and inventory levels were reported by S&P Global Ratings.
- Ayala CorporationThe wholly owned parent company of Ayala Land.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Ayala LandSpeculative
Ayala Land might see its core revenue impacted by declining pre-sales and elevated inventory.
- Megaworld Lifestyle MallsSpeculative
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls might see its core revenue impacted by declining pre-sales and inventory.
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The entities involved
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Metro Manila
metropolitan area and region of the Philippines
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Ayala Land
company
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S&P Global Ratings
credit rating agency, subsidiary of S&P Global
Related events
- Ayala Land and BCDA are partnering on the lease extension, modernization, and integration of the commercial center in Bonifacio Global City with the Metro Manila Subway Project.
- Ayala Land is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation and operates as a developer in the Philippines.
- BCDA extended the lease for the commercial center in BGC, and Ayala Land committed P1 billion for modernization and subway integration.