5 Bedroom Office for Sale or Rent in Ermita, Metro Manila near LRT-1 Pedro Gil, Manila, Metro Manila
Manila, Philippines
Guide Price
$495575
28000000 PHP
PROPERTY TYPE
office
BEDROOMS
5
BATHROOMS
1
Description
For Sale: Premium Commercial Office Unit (U 1106) in Pearl of the Orient Tower, Manila
Location & Size:
Prime
location on the 11th Floor (Unit 1106) of the prestigious Pearl of the Orient Tower on Roxas Boulevard.
• Total Area: 145.79 SqM
o Office Unit: 120.79 SqM
o Two dedicated parking slots at basement 3, (12.50 SqM) each
• Price (All-Inclusive): PHP 28,000,000.00 (Inclusive of 12% VAT and all existing fixtures/fittings).
o Unit Price: PHP - 25,000,000.00
o CCTV, Phone system priced separately.
Key
Features of the Unit:
• Highly Functional Layout: Separate reception/lobby area (15.4 SqM) with visitor/applicant sections.
• Divided Office Space: Main area separated by solid wood partition, featuring a main office section with blue-tinted glass partitions for:
o 3 Big Rooms: Including a President/Board Room (11.2 SqM) with fitted modern cabinets, a Marketing Room (12.4 SqM), and an Accountant Room (7.6 SqM). Marketing and one other room can be joined via glass sliding doors.
o 2 Managers' Rooms 15.2 SqM
• Open Plan Seating: Large central office section (36 SqM) designed for 8 officers with good-sized tables and modern partitions.
• Support Areas: Dedicated IT Section (8 SqM) Pantry (3 SqM) with sink/cupboards, and a large Storage Space (6.8 SqM) with fitted lockers.
• Ready for Occupancy: Sold fully fitted with all current fixtures and fittings.
Tower
Highlights (Pearl of the Orient Tower):
• Landmark
Location: Situated on historic Roxas Boulevard, directly across from the US Embassy, and minutes away from Robinsons Place Manila, Luneta Park, and Intramuros.
• World-Class Design: Modern skyscraper designed by Nadel Architects, Inc.
• Premium
Amenities: Access to the City Club on the 12th floor which includes a swimming pool, gym, function rooms, and business centre.
• Excellent Infrastructure: 2 High-speed commercial elevators, 1 service elevator, emergency power generator, and a helipad.
This unit is perfect for businesses seeking a prestigious address and a fully operational, well-partitioned office space in a central Manila hub. Telephone number: View Phone
Living in Manila
The capital's dense urban core offers rock-bottom costs ($1,000-$1,500/month for a comfortable life) and widespread English fluency. Makati and BGC are the expat hubs with modern condos, international restaurants, and reliable infrastructure. The trade-offs are intense traffic, tropical heat, and the chaos that comes with a megacity of 14 million.
Island-hopping on weekends, karaoke as a national religion, and a Filipino hospitality so genuine that you will be adopted by your neighbor's entire extended family before your first month is over.
Visa
SRRV (Special Resident Retiree Visa) — available from age 40+. Requires $15,000-50,000 deposit depending on age and pension status. Grants indefinite stay with multiple-entry privileges. SIRV (Special Investor Resident Visa) — requires $75,000 investment in Philippine securities. No age minimum. Both offer permanent residency.
Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to the Philippines→Key Fact
English is an official language and widely spoken — making the Philippines the easiest Asian country for American expats to navigate daily life. Private healthcare is excellent and affordable, but infrastructure outside Manila can be underdeveloped.
Learn more: The Cheapest Cities to Live Abroad→Philippines at a glance
How Philippines scores for American expats
Cost of buying in Philippines
Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property
Closing Costs
5-8% of purchase price
- ·Transfer tax: 0.5-0.75%
- ·Documentary stamp: 1.5%
- ·Capital gains tax: 6% (seller, but often negotiated)
- ·Registration: ~0.25%
- ·Notary: ~0.5%
Annual Costs
Property Tax
1-2% of assessed value (varies by city)
Insurance
₱5,000-15,000/yr
HOA / Condo Fees
₱3,000-10,000/mo for condos
Good to Know
Agent Fees
Seller pays (3-5%)
Foreign Buyer Note
Foreigners CANNOT own land. Can own condo units (max 40% foreign quota per building). Houses possible via long-term lease or Filipino spouse.
Legal help in Philippines
Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.
Need a local attorney in Philippines?
We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.
Contact Agent
Ayar Farhan
Next steps for moving to Philippines
Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.
Understand the buying rules
Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.
Sort out your visa
Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.
Plan your finances
Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.
Know your tax obligations
US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.
Set up healthcare
Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.
Run the full checklist
Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.
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