Living from a great distance is a big challenge for Filipino expats working miles away from their family and country. Considered as modern-day heroes, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) sacrifice a great deal to provide a good life for those they left back at home.

With all the sacrifices they have taken, almost all OFWs aim to spend their earnings in the best way possible, so they can provide a good life for their family and so that they can be reunited as quickly as possible. One of the ways they can do this is by turning hard-earned money into worthwhile investments, such as buying a property in the Philippines.

Real Estate in the Philippines

According to the 2021 first quarter trend reports of real estate platform Lamudi, demands for housing a step out of the Metro showed a 21% increase compared to the start of 2020. This is driven by the desire to invest in a home environment that promotes a healthy and secured lifestyle, a property investment turned into a permanent home and one where safety, comfort, and stability are experienced by the whole family.

Real estate is one of the top investment picks with its low risk yet high return potential. It offers a safety net against inflation as properties increase in value over the years. More than being a permanent home, income generation is also one of the leading factors for horizontal property investors. Taking advantage of strategically placed subdivisions—those closer to prime and business spots, and turning owned properties into rental ones can boost alternative income for buyers.

In line with the ''Build, Build, Build'' program of the government, 40 flagship projects nationwide will be done by 2022 with 11 completed as of mid-2021, according to Presidential Adviser on Flagship Programs and Projects Secretary Vivencio Dizon.

This shows a positive effect on investment choices and opportunities. The infrastructure progress increases the value of a property even outside the Metro, given the upsides of connectivity, quality of life, and ease of travel time from anywhere in the country.

With the on-going health crisis and travel restrictions, buying a property today is made easy and fast, as online innovations developed safe and swift alternatives when owning a house. It also made investing from great distances possible.

Homes for Filipinos

A key player in the Philippine real estate industry and provider of affordable house and lots, Lessandra aims to build the best homes for Filipinos, offering a space for a maaliwalas life. It is working to bring dream homes close to all Filipinos by creating communities near prime spots and nature, anywhere in the country.

Since 2020, the travel restrictions and heightened safety precautions have made it harder for Filipinos overseas to go back home as frequently as they can. Despite this, owning a house and lot in the Philippines is still made possible even when they are miles away. By making transactions available online, there is nothing hindering anyone, especially Filipino expats, in investing in a property in the Philippines.

A Series of Online Conveniences

In just a few taps, quality and affordable house and lots anywhere in the Philippines can be viewed and bought. The Lessandra website, and its social media platforms, can accommodate any inquiries about these properties. Clients can expect an instant reply to their messages and a guided step-by-step process in owning a property.

Through the Lessandra Virtual Home Tours on the website, homebuyers can explore and navigate available properties. This platform shows a virtual rendering of the properties, with touchpoints to zoom in on the details in each house.

Site tours are also available online, through the playlists in its Official YouTube channel. These are ready-made actual video tours of the site, a glimpse of the future home location they are offering.

After identifying the desired home and community, the required forms and documents can be filled out and submitted via the Lessandra Online Reservation Portal. There is an interactive map within the portal, allowing overseas homebuyers to view their exact lot on the site plan of their chosen community.

Settling payments can also be done online, through online banking, e-wallets, and more. The developer has partnered with numerous payment facilities and portals that can make payments fast, easy, and secure.

There is no stopping when it comes to securing a stable future. Bridging physical gaps through online innovations is one of the major pick-ups when it comes to keeping up with the rapidly changing environment.

Filipinos, even those overseas, can start building long-term wealth through investments in house and lots, a goal now achievable given the online conveniences.

To know more about how Lessandra can help you invest in your dream home today, visit its website or Facebook page.