Pre-Selling Condos Philippines: Complete Buyer's Guide (2025)
Everything you need to know about buying a pre-selling condo in the Philippines: what it means, risks vs rewards, payment terms, how to vet developers, and how it compares to Ready-for-Occupancy (RFO) units.
<h2>What Is a Pre-Selling Condo in the Philippines?</h2> <p>A pre-selling condo (also called "off-plan" internationally) is a unit you purchase before or during construction, based on architectural plans, model units, and developer promises. You pay in installments over the construction period — typically 2–5 years — and only take possession once the building is complete and has received its Certificate of Occupancy.</p> <p>Pre-selling is enormously popular in the Philippines. Major developers like Ayala Land, SM Development Corporation (SMDC), DMCI Homes, Megaworld, and Robinsons Land use pre-selling as their primary sales model. In 2025, pre-selling units represent an estimated 60–70% of all new condo launches in Metro Manila.</p>
