# Manila Class A sublease market

> Sublease availability in Manila is concentrated in older Class B and lower-tier Class A stock; trophy assets like Bonifacio Global City (BGC) clear quickly even when the broader market shows 22.6% vacancy.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Direct vacancy is 22.6%; sublease overhang is concentrated outside the trophy tier.
- Sublease space typically prices 15–30% below direct asks for equivalent specification.
- Term-take risk and limited TI are the two biggest sublease tradeoffs.
- Trophy submarket (Bonifacio Global City (BGC)) has the thinnest sublease overhang.

## Key facts
- **city**: Manila
- **country**: Philippines
- **region**: APAC
- **classARentLocal**: ₱1,500/sqm/mo · ≈ $28.4 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $28/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 22.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 3
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 5
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.6%

## FAQ
### Is sublease space cheap in Manila?
Sublease typically trades 15–30% below direct asks for equivalent specification. The total economics depend on remaining term, TI condition, and the assignment/sublet provisions in the prime lease.

### Can I convert a sublease to a direct lease in Manila?
Sometimes. On longer-horizon takes, ask the landlord to write a fresh direct lease at sublease commencement — they get a creditworthy long-term tenant; you get rent-free and TI.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/manila/sublease-market), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.