Property developer Ayala Land Inc. has launched Southmont Central, a new district within its 800-hectare Southmont estate in Cavite.
The project had a strong start, with 43 percent of its inventory sold on the very first day. This shows strong investor confidence in Cavite, which is quickly becoming a key growth area south of Metro Manila.
Southmont Central covers 36 hectares and will serve as the civic and commercial heart of the estate. It will feature retail spaces, institutions, and is surrounded by Ayala Land’s residential communities like Hillside Ridge, Verdea by Alveo Land and Lanewood Hills by Ayala Land Premier.
The first phase spans 5.8 hectares and includes 37 commercial lots averaging 925 square meters each. These lots come with green open spaces and are designed to attract local businesses and services that will support the nearby residents.
“Future amenities include a six-hectare sports club, designed to promote wellness and social interaction, as well as a church and civic spaces to enhance community life,” ALI said.
Southmont is well-connected given the construction of major road infrastructure project in the south of Metro Manila. It has direct access to major roads such as Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), Sta. Rosa–Tagaytay Road and Carmen Road.
Connectivity will improve further with new infrastructure projects like the Cavite–Tagaytay–Batangas Expressway (CTBEX) and the LRT-1 Cavite Extension. This will make the property an attractive hub for real estate development.
The estate’s residential projects continue to sell steadily. Hillside Ridge is already 97-percent sold; Lanewood Hills, 90-percent; and Verdea, 52 percent.
Turnover for Southmont Central’s commercial lots is set for the third quarter of 2028. Ayala Land aims to make the district a lively new hub in Cavite’s growing economy.
Southmont is one of the four large estates Ayala Land is developing in Southern Luzon, along with Nuvali, Broadfield and Aéra. These projects show Ayala Land’s plan to create balanced communities that combine homes, businesses and institutions to support long-term growth in the region.Jenniffer B. Austria
