ZipMatch's Articles

What Affordable Housing? Why Many Filipinos Still Cannot Afford Decent Homes

Find out why many Filipinos still cannot afford decent homes, and what can be done to address this issue.

10 Commandments for Pet-Owners in Condos

It’s always best to follow certain pet-ownership rules when you’re staying in a condo. Here are the 10 commandments every pet owner should keep in mind.

Pag-IBIG Offers Home-buying Options via Acquired Assets

Owning a home is a dream shared by most Filipinos. But the cost can be prohibitive: we’re not just talking about a posh condo unit but rather a simple house and lot that can sometimes costs more than what you can make in a year. Fortunately, there’s a way you can own a home and […]

PhilRES Holds First Assembly For Real Estate Practitioners

Meeting as the country’s only accredited and integrated professional organization (AIPO) of real estate service practitioners, the Philippine Institute of Real Estate Service Practitioners (PhilRES) held its first annual assembly last February 28, 2013 at Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan. The assembly had the following guests attending the ceremony: Housing and Land Use Regulatory […]

ZipMatch Gets Major International and Local Investors

February 27, 2014/Manila – ZipMatch, a Manila-based company which provides solutions for the real estate industry, has raised its first seed round from a combined group of global and local investors led by IMJ Fenox and which includes 500 Startups, IdeaSpace, and Hatchd Digital. ZipMatch’s real estate portal www.zipmatch.com helps property buyers choose from a […]

What Happens to a Condominium After 50 Years?

Buy now, derelict later? Read more to know the truth about a condominium’s lifespan.

BPI Family and ZipMatch: Educating the Filipino Homebuyer

Manila, Philippines – 10 January 2014: Imagine a real estate future where finding a home can be an easy process with a prospective buyer who may not know what he wants—but knows what he can get because he’s knowledgeable of the financial options available before him. Online real estate website ZipMatch’s strategic partnership with BPI […]

The Easy Guide: How to Use ZipMaps

ZipMatch makes looking for real estate easy. But that doesn’t mean we take things for granted. That’s why we’ve come up with this instructional infographic to help you use ZipMaps and its unique feature, the Flood map. See? It’s that easy to use ZipMaps. Start your search now and find your new home with just […]

Pictures That Sell: Tips to Taking Awesome Listings Photos

Buyers will fall in love with the property you’re listing, only if its photos are amazing.

What Is Wrong with Urban Planning in Metro Manila?

Manila's urban planning leave something to be desired. Read more to know what's wrong with it and how can this be addressed.