By Charles E. Buban
Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines–Any residential property must be taken care of both from the physical (maintenance and upgrade of the place) and tenant-relations standpoint.
In addition to acting as liaison between the owner of the property and the current tenants, a property manager sometimes takes on the job of attracting tenants.
“Indeed, the knowledge and skills of a property manager are in demand since a growing number of property owners understand that the beauty and grandeur of their developments may not be enough to attract or keep tenants,” said Joey Bernardino VP for sales and marketing of Quantum Hotels and Resorts, which manages a variety of properties in the Metro Manila area and very soon, in Boracay.
He added that the test of a property’s appeal may lie on how it is managed.
Since its inception in 2000, Quantum Hotels and Resorts has been managing three serviced apartments in the Makati central business district area (BSA Tower, BSA Suites, and Perla Mansion) and one high-end serviced residence located in the Ortigas CBD (The Malayan Plaza).
“We are proud to announce that all these properties are experiencing an average occupancy rate of 80 percent to 90 percent,” Bernardino reported.
He also added that Quantum Hotels and Resorts recently inked three more management contracts for one property in Quezon City and two in Boracay in Aklan.
Owned and developed by 24K Development and Construction Corp., Torre Venezia is located at the corner of Timog Avenue and Scout Santiago Street in Quezon City.
Expected to open in the latter part of the year, the 23-story serviced residence will offer one- and two-bedroom units and will be provided with a swimming pool, park and playground, sauna and gym, daycare center, function room, clubhouse and restaurant.
The two Boracay properties on the other hand, The Agrias Hotel and the Boracay Beach Condominium, are expected to be operational by 2008 and 2009, respectively.
“As one may notice, Quantum Hotels and Resorts’ main focus at the moment is the continuous improvement of its services as well as expansion of its portfolio so the company would be able to provide excellent accommodations for both leisure and business travelers alike,” Bernardino said.
August 26th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Hi. Do you know a software that really suits for property management application something that monitors everything?
-Jan
February 14th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
I was the property manager at the campus of Boston University back in the early 90’s and frankly it was the best job i ever had. I met some of my stiull very loyal friends and colleagues and loved every minute of it. I often wished I stayed in the industry fo managing propeties rather than my career of HVAC and service.
January 24th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Hi Gigi,
If you are still looking for a job as a property manager there is an opening in one of the Embassy here. You have to email shbccatalan@yahoo.com.ph to get details and criteria
October 14th, 2007 at 5:54 pm
I have just relocated to the Philippines from the United States and I was wondering if you had a position for prpoerty manager here. I did this work both in Baguio and California for a period of time.
Thank you.