Vista Residences Launches Sales of Commercial Spaces Across Its Condominium Portfolio

Vista Residences officially launched the sales of its commercial spaces across its condominium portfolio. As part of its evolution towards creating mixed-use developments, the event gathered buyers, investors, business partners, and real estate industry professionals to showcase how commercial real estate is enhancing the urban landscape through economic activity.

Setting the scene

Keynote speaker Sheila Lobien, CEO of Lobien Realty Group, discussed the defining shifts in the Philippine commercial real estate. Identifying proximity economics, experience density, and flexible retail formats as key trends, she emphasized that the modern urban economy revolves around comfort and connection, underscoring that " successful commercial spaces are those positioned where people live, work, commute, and study."

A presentation of Vista Land commercial portfolio followed, each within reach of central business districts, transportation networks, and university clusters, highlighting the company's vision to redefine the ground-floor experience of condominium properties.

According to Group Head Engr. Michael Palisoc, the strategic shift ensures Vista Residences continues leading in lifestyle-driven vertical communities. "Opening our commercial spaces is about creating convenience for our residents and cash-flow opportunities for buyers and investors," he shared. "By bridging inventory with investment, we are matching consistent foot traffic with suitably sized, strategically situated sites inside condominiums we already manage for safety and stability."

Sustained strength

According to Colliers Philippines, the Metro Manila office vacancy eased to 19.8 percent in the third quarter of 2025, with year-to-date net absorption of 215,100 square meters, signaling renewed corporate confidence and a steady return of office workers. Retail continues to rebound, with rates expected to normalize to pre-pandemic levels by end of 2026 and new supply averaging 158,000 square meters annually through 2027.

The completion and ongoing construction of major transit systems have strengthened the appeal of transit-oriented retail. University clusters remain resilient, driven by the academic population and education-related businesses, like review centers and co-working spaces. Complementing these factors is the continued government and institutional support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which comprise 99.6 percent of businesses, underscoring the growing demand for commercial spaces nationwide.

Sector synergy

Vista Residences commercial spaces are tailored to accommodate both established and emerging enterprises. Among the strongest-performing categories are food and beverage concepts designed to capture the daily rhythm of residents, professionals, and students. The health and wellness segment also shows potential, with clinics, dental offices, diagnostics, and fitness studios increasingly locating within mixed-use developments.

Daily essentials and convenience retail, education-linked businesses, and financial or digital service providers are expected to anchor resident and investor mixes across Vista Residences condominiums. Each commercial space is configured for operational visibility, flexibility, and ease of fit-out, empowering entrepreneurs to propel within premium catchments.

Seizing success

The launch concluded with a networking session, during which participants explored available commercial spaces within Vista Residences condominium properties. Guests recognized the event as timely and transformative, positioning the company at the forefront of the evolving urban landscape. With the addition of commercial spaces to its portfolio, Vista Residences continues to create vertical communities that blend comfort and commerce. As the Philippine real estate market gains renewed traction, this expansion is not only a strategic decision but also a sustained commitment to urban growth through advanced integration.

For information on Vista Residences, visit www.vistaresidences.com.ph and follow @VistaResidencesOfficial.