I WASN'T Ready For THIS World's Fastest Growing LUXURY City!

So here I am, an American living here for over a year now, soaking in the sun, the culture, and yeah, the real estate scene too. I rent this slick high-rise condo in one of the swankiest spots in the city. I’m living the good life, but little did I know that this city's high-end housing market is going absolutely bonkers!
Hold on to your overpriced lattes, because get this: Manila led the entire planet in luxury home price growth last year. Yeah, you heard me right. Not New York, not London, not even Dubai. Manila. The same place where you can get a full meal for less than your subway fare back home. It’s now the playground of the rich and fabulous.
Now, I know what some of you are thinking. “Why the hell would I move to the Philippines?” Well, I got a comment that went something like this: "There’s no way I’m setting foot in the Philippines. Crime’s through the roof, militants running amok, prisons are like a dystopian nightmare, and the government? Corrupt as hell. The Philippines just wants American dollars and a free pass to the U.S. Dubai, now there’s a place-clean, safe, loaded with cash, and not as crowded."
Charming, right? Well, not everyone shares that cheery perspective. Another commenter chimed in with: "The Philippines are U.S. friendly. And they’re cheap, relatively speaking. Manila was a wild, bustling city when I visited a few years ago. Construction cranes everywhere, and an energy you just don’t find in the West anymore."
So, what’s the real deal here? Why is Manila, of all places, the new hotspot for luxury real estate? According to Knight Frank’s Wealth Report, the capital of the Philippines saw a whopping 26.3% annual price gain in its high-end market in 2023. Dubai, which used to be king, slipped to second place with a measly 16%. The Bahamas took the bronze with 15%. And in case you’re wondering, Portugal’s Algarve and Cape Town in South Africa also made the top five.
Despite rising interest rates and a global cost of living that feels like it’s on steroids, luxury residential markets held their ground last year. Apparently, the world didn’t collapse under the weight of economic doom and gloom as predicted. Go figure.

[@papotmejica8914]

Guys lets support this man. H🎉❤

[@quickthinker7582]

Kudos to Filipino urban architects, engineers, interior designers for this beautiful fancy environment..

[@Jewelqld8]

Thank you for Promoting Philippines.

[@Miguel_angel6791]

Good thing about metro Manila. People are friendly

[@GerleneBarra-np6vu]

Yes this country will reach the top.

[@roldansebedia2640]

Watching your videos makes me think what I am doing here in the USA? I work and make good money as a Nurse but more than half of my salary goes to Uncle Sam & my bills! I’ve been in BCG many times and i totally agree what you said. It’s very safe, great night life, friendly people, and has variety of food options from around the world! I can’t wait to retire and buy a place in BGC. Thank you for sharing this video!

[@anacielo-dieroff4491]

Beautiful narrative. Thanks for loving my next home Philippines…Take care..

[@lermadonnachie735]

Very informative video. Thank you for sharing. BGC will be my first port of call when we are on holiday.

[@angeljean888]

Wow you're getting popular now in the Philippines....Congrats and Keep it up....❤

[@marichuarmodia2375]

So clean around wow like Singapore

[@Miguel_angel6791]

English speaking people is makes things much better.

[@mariatan7177]

I have 2 condos in the Philippines. One in Makati and the other in BGC. I’m keeping them both. My Austin, Texas property will be sold as soon as the market picks up.

[@Miguel_angel6791]

I have my own condo in Manila. It cost me 2.8 million pesos in 23 floor, overlooking metro manila.

[@Jewelqld8]

How much do you pay the association fee or corporate pee a month? It seems paying rent?

[@rl8571]

Manila historically has always been a hub. Before Spain, chinese merchants from Taiwan, Fujian, and Hainan regions traded with the Muslim occupants who routed those goods to the rest of the islands and ASEAN regions as there was chinese xenophobia in most of Muslim asia that was not as prevalent in Muslim Manila. The Spaniards maintained that hub and took over the chinese trade routes to include Mexico and made it a very rich region. Americans made it even richer and made it the pearl of the orient. World War 2 was a reset. You are just catching manila back on the rise.

[@daredevil-eq2ec]

Enjoy brother😊😊

[@sgtjoe2008]

they are building a new bgc-like mega city in clark called 'clark new city'

[@jimm.8977]

Great to know that your considering Philippines as your 2nd home and that your enjoying your stay. Take care and GOD BLESS.❤

[@Cdcd4444]

It will be much faster after the subways are done and operational

[@user-ro9vu4ky5y]

Visit Eastwood like BGC

[@conniepascual1236]

Korek

[@danielito3766]

Thnxks brian❤

[@conniepascual1236]

Visit Eastwood

[@MeF2023]

Those cheery comments and statistics are fine and dandy, but the truth of the matter is that there's only one reason why the Philippines is tops, and that is the wonderful PEOPLE! Love them! And that my friend cannot be equaled by any other country in the whole world.

[@marijolivitzky4336]

@MeF2023 No it's not just about the people, there are more why the Philippines is on top 1. Second Dubai got on top 2. Please listen carefully to his narration, again.

[@MeF2023]

@@marijolivitzky4336 Girlie, you do not understand my comment. What I meant is that WE FILIPINOS are tops in many things BUT the BEST reason is that WE FILIPINOS are the MOST WONDERFUL PEOPLE in the entire planet. For that reason alone, WE FILIPINOS are the BEST. OPO, PINOY PO AKO. Kaya please lang ha?!

[@marichuarmodia2375]

See you Philippines my favourite place

[@lanieaguisanda6221]

whats the best place to live in is not about value of money to those who can afford , but on you can have a community that cares,shares and make you friend and treat you as family, , the place that stress is just joke of life,just circumstances to hurdle

[@fdr6601]

this Decade belongs to the Phils

[@felixjraquino6214]

Pinoy Pride ❤

[@evan58196]

Brian (GGS =gwapong gwapo sa sarili😂) but I really like this dude 😎💪

[@erlindagonzales41]

thank you for appreciating our country. foreigners ate always welcome

[@marijolivitzky4336]

Please guys use the edit option before clicking submit or reply.

[@r2kin2phils]

Hype or not I never seen Metro Manila boom anything like this. Check the beginnngs of BGC even before it became one.

[@enricocontrerasaraneta7290]

Countless luxury condos, hotels, casino resorts, housing etc and it's SUPER EXTREMELY LUXURIOUS. MANILA- GOT IT ALL

[@MagDalena-dn1dm]

condo seller here...

[@poppypoppy98]

BGC is the most expensive in the Philippines ... expensive even for foreigners

[@antigraftandcorruption5849]

Nope, BGC is assorted or mixed from expensive to moderate then to cheap, so many choices. This place is for all walks of life 🎉

[@poppypoppy98]

@@antigraftandcorruption5849 BGC and cheap don't fit in one sentence. Name 10 apartments that are "cheap" in BGC. Nada.😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@antigraftandcorruption5849]

@@poppypoppy98 It's practical not to rent inside BGC if you are not that rich, many moderate to cheap apartments are for rent outside the BGC which are walking distance only

[@poppypoppy98]

@@antigraftandcorruption5849 LOL you suggesting me cheap places that are not within BGC only contradicts your previous statements. So yeah it is loud and clear that BGC is expensive and that there are no such cheap apartments there.

[@antigraftandcorruption5849]

@@poppypoppy98 What really I mean cheap or moderate are restaurants and shops for tourists or visitors only. To live inside the BGC of course you must be rich 🤑

[@Raymondlopez08]

Very nice tour of beautiful city like BGC 😊

[@josephinemowat6765]

Yes, it’s true! Melbourne stand alone houses, apartments, townhouses, etc. Shocking! Very expensive. 😡

[@jaspergonzales1196]

very informative vlog...... watching from London, UK

[@jamesmurayao2806]

Philippines now surpasses dubai when it comes to real.estates it's more expensive than dubai that is now manila, but many filipinos are very poor there are even poorest among the poor or poorest. Sad to see and say there is a very very huge gap when it comes to filipino status of living..

[@dondennis1814]

Hello Brian, maybe if you go to Thailand, I think you will forget BGC because in Thailand everything is there what you are looking for and much cheaper.

[@sergiocruz-ig7lr]

Mirror Mirror on the wall. Who is the swankiest of them all in Manila? Huh, the Banyan Tree Residences. Seriously, our government should work hard to make Manila as a big brand.

[@elliemanille838]

Nice building structure you got there! Is that your condo?

[@Miguel_angel6791]

Manila condo is very cheap except Makati and bgc.

[@j.r.6517]

Not really.

[@Miguel_angel6791]

@@j.r.6517 I have condo. 23 floor I pay 2.8 million pesos

[@daviddarden1915]

Just hoping rent prices are going to be still good in the Manila area

[@GerleneBarra-np6vu]

Dubai is the city wherein the human waste product is collected from buildings around the city. No city planning.

[@sfv6]

Dito sa ilog lang!😂

[@antigraftandcorruption5849]

​@@sfv6Sa mga squatters lang yan

[@irenesim1690]

Foreigners can buy condo, but not land

[@nlf17]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂

[@kojih2008]

Manila as the face of the Philippines is a new big thing... why? because it has all what it takes to be new big One..on the other hand... Dubai.... seeminly luxurious but it's in the middle of dessert and where money laundering from different parts of the world dwell.. that Dubai is their sanctuary....later Dubai is gonna be reaping its worst consquences that no one can imagine...there's a saying that No criminals can't escape from punishment and no one is above the law....

[@inplurojiro]

Sources?

[@GaryUy-bt1wx]

New York post!!

[@aforadorable6006]

In your spare time, please listen to the news and read articles.

[@oaklandboy11]

What's up with all the guns at the end?

[@sunday20]

Japanese and Koreans are moving away from the cold. Chinese are moving away from the Communist Party. Europeans and Americans are moving away from the ridiculous cost of living. Destination Philippines.

[@fernandoesteban2345]

Honestly, its getting tiresome listening to comparisons and evaluations from anonymous people who cannot even prove knowledge or experience here. I am 76 yr old local who never left this country. We 😘 ve our country and couldnt care less what anyone thinks of us. You're all welcome to come and stay. We need nothing from you so please leave your wealth and fortune in your home country. Remember our poor are entitled to the same dignity you claim for yourself. Be nice.

[@s.t.santos5928]

Why the hostility?

[@mr_neil_vlog]

Manila real estate is overpriced.. its more expensive/ sqm compared Singapore. Developers are crazy.. Even in Baguio, a 23 sqm condo is 9M.. 🤣

[@irenesim1690]

Marry a Filipina then buy a beach front property, foreigners cant buy real estate, but your Filipino wife can buy for you

[@markymartin6037]

It was my first time watching your vlog. I'm sad and totally disagree with how foreigners see the Philippines. As far as I know, there is no perfect country in this world. As you have said, in the Philippines there are many crimes, corruption in government, and maybe poverty, etc.; what more in the US?. shooting incidents are rampant, drugs, prostitution, homeless people everywhere, and not to mention hate crimes against Asian people. BGC is one of the most expensive places to live, and yes, this is home to rich Filipinos and foreigners alike. Good luck, men.

[@ONEHOTDUDE]

Go to Tondo. The real face of Manila lol

[@PalabanNaTaurean]

More Pinoy click baiting!

[@83nomad5]

It sure is. But you and others do have a choice not to "click."

[@PalabanNaTaurean]

@@83nomad5 Continuing Pinoy click baiting!