This episode of the Breaking Ground Podcast features developer Cesar Wee, founder of Wee Community Developers, who reveals why the way Filipinos invest in real estate is fundamentally flawed. Cesar explains why BGC and other “safe” investment zones are often overrated, and why the best opportunities for real wealth are now in the provinces where growth is fastest and competition is low.
We break down how ordinary Filipinos can get started in real estate—whether it’s flipping old houses, building their first townhouse, or doing a small development with friends. Cesar shares the practical steps, the hidden risks, and the huge misconceptions most people have about real estate in the Philippines.
He also exposes the tax problems holding the country back, including why Capital Gains and VAT punish investors instead of encouraging development, and how other countries use tax incentives to build thriving economies and affordable housing.
If you want to invest smarter, think like a real developer, and understand the future of Philippine real estate, this conversation is a must-watch. Watch until the end—Cesar shares some of the most actionable advice we've ever had on this podcast.
00:00 Rapid Fire Insights on Real Estate 04:15 Flipping Houses: A Hidden Opportunity 06:31 Navigating Development as a Foreigner 08:50 Cesar Wee's Journey in Real Estate 10:45 Affordable Housing: The We Community Approach 12:34 Understanding Market Dynamics in Davao 14:30 Overcoming Challenges in Construction 15:57 The Role of Pag-IBIG in Housing Development 18:43 Targeting the Right Market Segments 20:37 Scaling Affordable Housing Development 22:56 Data-Driven Decisions in Real Estate 24:48 Partnering with Locals for Success 28:41 Challenges in Real Estate Development 29:59 Navigating Permits and Land Acquisition 33:46 The Real Estate Developer's Journey 34:45 Real Estate Opportunities in the Philippines 37:02 Understanding Home Ownership and Investment 41:30 Tax Implications in Real Estate 48:59 Encouraging Real Estate Investment through Tax Reform 54:03 Grassroots Development and Financial Literacy
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