{"id":610,"date":"2020-08-04T09:43:10","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T09:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ppie.ae\/?p=610"},"modified":"2020-08-04T09:43:10","modified_gmt":"2020-08-04T09:43:10","slug":"dubai-based-batangueno-opts-for-property-investment-to-pursue-dream-of-early-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ppie.ae\/ppie_old\/2020\/08\/04\/dubai-based-batangueno-opts-for-property-investment-to-pursue-dream-of-early-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai-based Batangue\u00f1o opts for property investment to pursue dream of early retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many Filipinos dream of greener pastures for themselves and their loved ones, which is why many head towards the UAE filled with aspirations and plans for their lives years ahead.
\nPablo Santos, a sales and marketing manager who began investing on real estate in 2016 now has two condominiums under his belt from well-known property developers including Ayala Land International which is among the exhibitors for the upcoming Philippine Property and Investment Exhibition the biggest, longest running and most trusted Philippine business and investment forum in the Middle East. Now on its eighth edition, PPIE will be held this coming April 10-11, 2020 at Crowne Plaza \u2013 Sheikh Zayed Road. Interested participants can register for free here:\u00a0https:\/\/events.ppie.ae\/register\/<\/a>
\nHere\u2019s how he managed to fund his property investments:
\nThe 39-year-old Batangue\u00f1o, who has been working in the UAE for over 15 years, recounts that his first two years were his formative period as he learned a lot due to being a bad spender. \u201cI\u2019ve realized that I haven\u2019t saved nor invested a single penny, so I decided to make a full turn around in achieving my long term financial goal (to retire at the age of 50),\u201d said Santos.
\nApart from attending financial literacy seminars and speaking and surrounding himself with like-minded individuals, he saw the potential of passive income that can be generated with the right property investment. \u201cI have started attending financial literacy seminars and have surrounded myself with a bunch of like-minded individuals who believe in the same advocacy as mine. And investing in real estate property is one of the many ways how you could grow your passive income exponentially,\u201d shares Santos.
\nFinding the right property<\/strong>
\nWith so many choices available in the Philippine real estate market, Santos shares that his secret to selecting the property developer that will yield in great returns lies in three factors: Experience, Track Record, and Professionalism.<\/p>\n

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Pablo Santos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI always check the number of years the property developer has been in the industry and their track record as a financially stable company. I also check on their reputation \u2013 the quality of their projects, as well as how timely they keep to their schedules. Transparency and Professionalism are also important as they give the client clear details prior to purchase and provide transparent quotation,\u201d said Santos.
\nThis is why Santos chose Ayala Land International for his condominium as the reputable property developer ticked all of the boxes on his checklist as a company he can entrust his investments with: \u201cAfter checking these factors, I have chosen Ayalaland as my property developer with a prime location in Taguig. Location is the most important factor in buying real estate especially if you\u2019re planning to have it rented. Ayalaland being known as a community builder, I am pretty sure that Ayala Land\u2019s Avida Towers Vireo, Arca South in Taguig will be one of the fastest growing area in Metro Manila in terms of business development.\u201d
\nGenerating passive income<\/strong>
\nA Registered Financial Planner and advocate himself, Santos also invested in other tools including Agriculture, Stock Market, Mutual Funds and other investment vehicles in the Philippines. He has also planned to invest in yet another condo as he continues to work here in the UAE.
\n\u201cI currently have 2 condo investments in Metro Manila. Might be planning another one in few years\u2019 time but again for the purpose of passive income generation through rentals. Also, being a financial planner, I practiced diversification strategy in investing,\u201d said Santos.
\nWhen asked how he manages to juggle his financial priorities, the Batangue\u00f1o revealed that he follows a budget plan each month: \u201cPay yourself first, this is the magic formula. I am following an excel budget plan before the start of each month. I make it sure to set aside portion of my income for savings and investment before I allocate budget for my expenses.\u201d
\nHe also hopes that many more Filipinos will be aware of their expenditures and hopes that his fellow Filipinos would aim to invest for their own future as they continue to work hard here in the country.
\n\u201cFinancial Education is very very important for us OFWs. This will help us realize our main goal on why we are working hard here abroad, and that is to retire early, happy and financially free. All of us needs to invest in knowledge that is why I encourage all OFW\u2019s to attend Financial Literacy Seminars because it can guide you to the right investment for our future. Real Estate investing is one of the best investment vehicle in the Philippines right now, we need to take advantage of this opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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