New white paper outlines practical blueprints for solving the housing backlog through innovation, inclusion, and technology
The road to homeownership remains a distant dream for millions of Filipinos—but Lhoopa, a Philippine-founded property technology (proptech) company, believes that data and collaboration can change that story.
In its newly released white paper titled “From Backlog to Breakthrough: New Blueprints for Unlocking Housing Access,” Lhoopa calls for multi-sector cooperation to address the country’s growing housing crisis through technology, policy alignment, and inclusive financing.
A National Challenge that Needs a New Approach
According to Lhoopa’s findings, the Philippines’ housing backlog has reached 8.25 million units, a number projected to triple by 2040 if current systems remain unchanged. But Lhoopa argues that the crisis isn’t just about lack of supply—it’s a problem of access.
Many Filipinos are still left out of traditional financing and information systems that were built for a different economic era. As a result, millions of working families struggle to find affordable, legitimate housing opportunities.
Three Blueprints to Transform Housing Access
To break this cycle, Lhoopa’s white paper proposes three key shifts that can simplify and scale homeownership for more Filipinos:
Treating land as access infrastructure – Recognizing that equitable land distribution and development are the foundation of accessible housing.
Empowering local frontliners through digital tools – Equipping community-level brokers, contractors, and developers with real-time data and tech-driven processes.
Simplifying the homeownership journey – Streamlining access to financing, information, and property acquisition through unified digital systems.
“By combining adaptive policy, real-time data, mobile technology, and trusted local delivery networks, we can connect the right land, people, and financing faster and more transparently,” said Marc-Olivier Caillot, Co-Founder and CEO of Lhoopa. “The goal is not just to build more homes, but to build a system where homeownership becomes a realistic path for every working family.”
Government and Industry: A Shared Mission
Lhoopa’s insights align with current government efforts such as the Expanded 4PH Program and Pag-IBIG Fund’s digital transformation, both designed to modernize housing systems and improve accessibility.
The company urges stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors to scale impact, emphasizing that technology is only as powerful as the partnerships behind it.
Within its own network, Lhoopa’s tech ecosystem connects brokers, contractors, and developers nationwide, reducing project turnover time by up to 50% compared to industry standards.
“We’ve seen firsthand how data and technology can shorten the path to homeownership,” Caillot added. “Now, the challenge is scaling these solutions through collaboration. By aligning public and private systems, we can turn the housing backlog into an opportunity for economic growth and social mobility.”
Download the Full White Paper
Lhoopa’s “From Backlog to Breakthrough: New Blueprints for Unlocking Housing Access” is now available for download at lhoopa.com/2025-report.
The report offers a practical roadmap toward a future where housing is inclusive, efficient, and powered by data—a vision that could redefine how Filipinos achieve their dream of owning a home.