Premium buys for that ultra luxe lifestyle
Aspiring for the finer things in life isn’t only a matter of displaying wealth and affirming one’s status. Over time, such discerning investments in upscale brands can eventually give you higher returns as prices of certain luxury products are sure to appreciate over time—be it wines, leatherwork or art.
Take the case of the Hermes Birkin bag. According to trend watchers, it outpaced gold in pricing from 1981, the year of its first production, to 2016. The annual return for the bag was 14.2 percent versus that of gold’s -1.5 percent. Luxury items also tend to be more durable and even recession-proof.
More so when it comes to real estate. The discerning market knows the value of investing in certain reputable, upscale brands, which are proving to be recession proof—with property prices shown to appreciate over time, thus offering its buyers lucrative returns for their investments.
Catering to this highly perceptive market, developers in the Philippines are upping the ante in their real estate offerings. One developer present in that emerging space is Ortigas Land, proving yet again the company’s mastery of the nation it has served for over nine decades. The trusted builder offers Residences at The Galleon, Empress and Imperium.
The 51-story Residences at the Galleon, scheduled for completion in 2028, is one half of Ortigas Land’s first mixed-use project in Ortigas Center. Talk about status symbol—the development along ADB Avenue looks like a galleon, the residential and office components resembling sails. The hull is a podium that makes products and services accessible to occupants.
The 56-story Empress at Capitol Commons, set for a 2026 turnover, is fondly called the “Queen of the Block,” captivating onlookers with its imposing design. It isn’t just the looks that differentiate the product. Empress is the country’s first wellness lifestyle real estate, optimized with green technologies, biophilia, chromo theraphy and feng shui.
The Imperium, also on the residential block at Capitol Commons, boasts a “light shelf” design that rewards unit owners with ample daylight; slanted windows that offer grand vistas and improved natural ventilation; and, overall, a sense of privilege. This 62-story tower has only four units per floor.
Luxury products with immense capital appreciation carry the weight of their brand. It is no different for the three upscale residences. Since they are from Ortigas Land, they each feature premium finishes, superb amenities and topnotch building management, proof of livability, luxury and longevity. That the dwellings belong in enclaves providing the live-work-play experience is an added protection for your asset.
When done right, investing in upscale items—including real estate—can result in huge returns.
Start on the right foot with choosing an enduring brand like Ortigas Land. This “luxury layer” adds to the fact that real estate is a strong inflation hedge and that, historically, the local property sector has been resilient to crises.