When deciding where to put your money, the choice usually comes down to putting it in a bank account or investing it in real estate. While banks are safe, your money grows very slowly. On the other hand, real estate investments usually grow much faster than inflation.
Let’s look at a real-life example using La Travesia Park, a beautiful, resort-style memorial park in Lipa, Batangas. Here is a simple breakdown of how an investment in this park compares to keeping your money in a bank over five years.
Comparing the Numbers (2021 vs. 2026)
Here is exactly what happens to your money in both scenarios between 2021 and 2026.
Option 1: Investing in La Travesia Park
In 2021, a customer bought a memorial lot.
- Original Cash Price: Php 84,017
- Spot Cash Discount: -Php 6,553.33 (Given for paying the full amount upfront)
- Actual Money Paid: Php 77,463.67
By 2026, that exact same lot is worth Php 124,791.98.
- Total Profit: Php 47,328.31
- Total Growth (ROI): 61.1% profit over 5 years
- Yearly Growth: ~12.2% per year