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Mar 7, 20231 min read

Must Google Tenants

Here’s a follow-up story to last Tuesday’s Horror Story post. This serves as another reminder why Googling prospective tenants is a must.

Feb 28, 20231 min read

Criminal Tenant

Once upon a time, a broker leased a condo unit. Everything moved smoothly until the broker got a call from the building admin.

Feb 21, 20231 min read

The Unfixable Tile

Once upon a time, an owner of a newly turned-over office unit noticed a chipped tile in the common area right in front of his property.

Feb 14, 20231 min read

"Vacant" Unit

Once upon a time, a broker was showing a condo unit to a client.

Feb 7, 20232 min read

Problems with Bank-Fin

Bank-Financed purchases, what can go wrong? Here, I'll discuss two of the most common problems when it comes to bank-financed purchases.

Jan 24, 20231 min read

Caught in the Middle

Once upon a time, a tenant leased a house in Tagaytay from a friend. Since they knew him, they didn't bother to ask for ownership documents.

Jan 17, 20232 min read

You're the bad person

When the pandemic hit, the lessee couldn't sub-lease the unit. From thereon, the lessor had a difficult time contacting the lessee.

Jan 10, 20231 min read

Pets Prohibited

Once upon a time, a lessor leased out a condo unit. The lease contract explicitly stated that pets were NOT allowed in the unit.

Jan 3, 20232 min read

Ingenious Pull-Out

Out of nowhere, the company's officials mandated the condo admin to prohibit the ex-pat from leaving.

Dec 20, 20222 min read

Loan Repricing

Home loan borrowers would feel the brunt of the BSP's recent interest rate hikes on these repricing dates.