
Buying a property is only the first step for real estate investors. The real work begins when it’s time to find tenants.
A vacant unit means no rental income, which is why understanding what tenants want can make a big difference in how quickly a property gets rented (and how well it performs as an investment).
To make a property easier to rent out, landlords must align their offerings with tenant demand: unbeatable location, thoughtful convenience, hotel-grade amenities, and effortless urban mobility.
Key Factors That Drive Tenant Demand
- Prime Location and Accessibility
For most renters, location is still one of the first things they consider. They want to be close to work, transportation, and the places they regularly visit without spending hours commuting. This is especially true for corporate executives, expatriates, and busy professionals.
Properties near CBDs, major roads, offices, and public transportation tend to be more appealing because they make getting around much easier.
- Convenience and Integrated Living
Renters also appreciate a property that makes everyday life a little more convenient.
Having a supermarket, pharmacy, restaurants, cafés, or even a laundry shop nearby can make a big difference. This is one reason mixed-use developments continue to attract tenants, they can get most of what they need without having to travel far from home.
- Move-In Ready Furnishings & Serviced Units
Not every renter wants to spend time buying furniture and setting up a new home. For professionals who are relocating or staying for a shorter period, a fully furnished or serviced unit can be a much easier option.
A comfortable layout, functional kitchen, balcony, and a space where they can work can also make the property feel more practical.
- Lifestyle and Wellness Amenities
A good rental property isn’t just about the unit itself. Tenants also look at what they can enjoy and use within the building.
A pool, gym, function room, parking, or shared spaces can make a property more attractive, especially for renters who want the convenience of having places to relax, exercise, or spend time without leaving the building.
This exact combination of factors explains why properties in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), consistently experience high demand, low turnover gaps, and strong rental yields.
Driven by multinational headquarters, embassy grounds, international schools, and clean, walkable streets, BGC presents an ideal environment for rental investment.
The Residences at Bonifacio Civic Center Tower

The Residences at Bonifacio Civic Center Tower (BCCT) by Lica Land is a good example of what renters look for today. Located along McKinley Parkway, this 27-storey mixed-use development puts tenants close to the heart of BGC, with convenient access to C-5 Road and the rest of the city.
BCCT brings together the comfort of a serviced residence with the convenience of having everything close by. Its direct connection to the SM Aura Premier complex and Brittany Hotel means residents can easily get to shops, groceries, restaurants, and entertainment without having to go far.
The residences are also designed to suit different types of renters.
The property has options ranging from 32-sqm studios to 82-sqm two-bedroom units with private balconies. This gives solo professionals, corporate travelers, and expatriate families different options depending on their needs and lifestyle.

Apart from that, the residents also have access to a range of facilities, including a rooftop infinity pool overlooking the BGC skyline, and a newly upgraded gym.

With Lica Land’s hospitality-led approach and a location that puts BGC’s essentials within easy reach, BCCT offers the kind of convenience renters are looking for while giving property investors a property with strong potential for long-term rental demand.

