Santos Knight Frank

What Santos Knight Frank does

Santos Knight Frank is a Philippine-based, privately held full-service real estate services firm established in 1994 and operating as the exclusive Philippine representative of the Knight Frank global network (384 offices across 51 markets). The firm delivers twelve integrated service lines spanning the full property lifecycle: Occupier Services & Commercial Agency, Investment & Capital Markets, Residential Sales & Leasing, Asset Management, Property Management, Facilities Management, Technical Services, Energy Engineering and Environmental Management (EEEM), Project Management, Valuation & Advisory, Research & Consultancy, and Property Marketing. Its core operational platform rests on direct enterprise field sales teams in Makati and Cebu, supplemented by cross-border referrals through the Knight Frank network.

The firm generates revenue through three mechanics: (1) transaction fees from commercial and residential brokerage (e.g., PHP 150 billion in cumulative Investment & Capital Markets transaction value, 4+ million sqm of office space transacted since 1994); (2) managed services fees from property and facilities management across a portfolio of approximately 18.9 million sqm of property under management and 40+ million sqm total real estate under its property and facilities management arm; and (3) professional services fees from valuation (SEC/PSE/BSP-accredited), project management (e.g., LEED Platinum-certified BPI-Philam fit-out), research, and consultancy engagements. The customer base spans Fortune 1000 corporates, IT-BPOs (e.g., CTNP Corporation), developers (Ayala Land, Megaworld, Manta Equities, Oakridge Realty), financial institutions (BPI-Philam Life Assurance), and high-net-worth private clients.

Distribution is anchored by offices in Makati City (Ayala Tower One) and Cebu City (2Quad Building), with thought leadership and demand generation driven by an extensive publication library (Real Estate Outlook, Metro Manila Office Market reports, Occupier Sentiment Surveys), industry events (Real Estate Connect with AmCham Philippines), and global Knight Frank research assets. The firm is led by Chairman & CEO Rick Santos and has earned eleven consecutive Asia Pacific Property Awards for Best Lettings Agency through 2025, plus the 2022 Best International Leasing Agency award in London.

Name

Santos Knight Frank

Legal name

Santos Knight Frank

Website

https://santosknightfrank.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Santos Knight Frank is a Philippines-based, full-service real estate services firm and exclusive Knight Frank network member, providing brokerage, property and facilities management, valuation, project management, and investment advisory across commercial, residential, and industrial segments for Fortune 1000 corporates, BPOs, developers, and private clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Makati

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

Revenue model

1. Commercial Agency & Leasing: Commissions from commercial property transactions including office space leasing and sales, serving occupiers and landlords across Metro Manila and secondary markets
2. Residential Sales & Leasing: Brokerage services for residential properties including sales, leasing, and property search for private clients
3. Investment & Capital Markets Advisory: Advisory services for property investments, capital markets transactions, and portfolio management for institutional investors
4. Property & Facilities Management: Ongoing management fees for commercial and residential properties under management, including facilities management services
5. Valuation & Advisory Services: Property valuation services accredited by SEC, PSE and BSP for various stakeholders
6. Project Management: Fit-out projects, base-building, and construction management services for clients
7. Research & Consultancy: Market research, project planning, and feasibility studies for clients and internal use

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Santos Knight Frank is the Philippines' first and largest fully integrated real estate services firm, delivering commercial and residential brokerage, property and facilities management, investment and capital markets advisory, valuation, project management, and research consultancy. Operating as the exclusive Philippine representative of the Knight Frank global network, the firm serves Fortune 1000 companies, BPOs, private clients, landlords, and institutional investors across the entire property lifecycle. The firm manages over 18.9 million sqm of property space and has transacted over PHP 150 billion in investment and capital markets transactions.

Product overview

Santos Knight Frank is a real estate services and advisory firm offering a comprehensive suite of 12 integrated service lines covering the entire property lifecycle. The core services include commercial and residential brokerage (Occupier Services & Commercial Agency, Residential Sales & Leasing), investment advisory (Investment & Capital Markets, Asset Management), property management (Property Management, Facilities Management), technical services (Technical Services, Energy Engineering and Environmental Management), and advisory services (Research & Consultancy, Valuation & Advisory, Project Management, Property Marketing). These services work together to serve Fortune 1000 companies, BPOs, private clients, and institutions in all facets of real estate—from office location and commercial fit-out to facilities management and property valuation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Transacted over 4 million sqm of office space on behalf of clients since 1994
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• American Chamber of Commerce Philippines (AmCham Philippines)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2020Partnership with AmCham Philippines for Real Estate Connect: The Philippine Property Investment Conference, a virtual real estate sector gathering.
• Knight Frank Global NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSantos Knight Frank is the exclusive Knight Frank representative in the Philippines, operating as part of a global network spanning 384 offices in 51 markets worldwide. The partnership provides access to international capital flows, cross-border transaction capabilities, and global research and best practices. Knight Frank has a global alliance with Newmark in the United States.
• Wentworth Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership with Wentworth Development Corporation for marketing and presenting three prime commercial and residential properties in downtown Cebu, positioning the firm as a gateway to regional investment opportunities.
• Horizon Auto Services, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFacilitated lease deal for the first BYD Cars dealership in southern Metro Manila at One Prime Tower Alabang, representing tenant representation services.
• Manta Equities, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAppointed as co-leasing agency for Manta Corporate Plaza in Arca South, Taguig City, one of the pioneering premier office buildings targeting multinational companies and logistics occupiers.
• Oakridge Realty Development Corp. (ORDC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAppointed as exclusive marketing and leasing agency for Oakridge IT Center 3 (OITC 3), a 12-story building in the Oakridge Business Park.
• Knight Frank and Berkadia AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnight Frank's global alliance with Berkadia, a commercial real estate firm and joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group, to develop and provide capital markets services to multi-market clients globally.
• BDOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of Philippine real estate investment virtual conference with Santos Knight Frank and AmCham Philippines.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/santosknightfrank

Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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