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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 16, 20221 min read

BSP Hikes Rates by 0.5%

On December 15, the BSP raised key interest rates by another 50 basis points (0.5%) to rein on inflation and protect the peso.

Dec 15, 20221 min read

How POGO started

Here's a short explanation of how Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) began in the country.

Dec 14, 20221 min read

Critical Parts of an SPA

In the Philippines, these are the critical clauses Special Powers of Attorney (SPAs) should include.

Dec 13, 20221 min read

Please pay extra

Once the unit was ready for turnover, the Developer asked for an extra amount.

Dec 12, 20221 min read

Lot Plotter

Have you ever wondered how to locate a property using a land title?

Dec 9, 20222 min read

To furnish or not?

Do prospective tenants appreciate a plug-and-play setup? Or do they want to bring in their furniture?

Dec 7, 20221 min read

RE Business Ideas

Here are three real estate-related business ideas for entrepreneurial folks.

Dec 6, 20221 min read

Offer accepted?

For some reason, the seller was delaying the acceptance of the earnest money check.

Dec 5, 20221 min read

If you do get a drone

I received a few questions regarding last Monday's post about drones, so I thought I would continue discussing the topic–should you decide t

Dec 2, 20222 min read

Closing Day Surprises

Once upon a time, a broker was closing a sale of a condo unit. Everything went smoothly up until signing day.

Dec 2, 20221 min read

Proscenium Bridge

Rockwell Land has been granted air rights by Makati LGU to build an elevated pedestrian walkway from Proscenium to Power Plant Mall.

Dec 1, 20221 min read

BGC in 2004

Nov 30, 20221 min read

Post-Dated Checks – Medieval?

Are issuing PDCs a medieval practice that should be abolished?

Nov 29, 20221 min read

Leaking Cupboard

Once upon a time, a tenant of a condo unit complained about a leak from the kitchen cupboard. The tenant called the engineering...

Nov 28, 20221 min read

Are drones worth it?

I've had the drone for over a year now. So is it worth getting a drone?

Nov 25, 20221 min read

Zonal Value Revision

Here's a list of BIR Revenue District Offices (RDOs) in Metro Manila likely to revise zonal values soon.

Nov 24, 20221 min read

RE Broker = Vatable?

I've encountered several broker colleagues for whom the BIR imposed VAT for selling their personal properties. Is this correct? No. Real...

Nov 23, 20221 min read

Best Practices

On my last trip abroad, I picked up the following practices that we RE Brokers could apply here...

Nov 22, 20222 min read

Lessons: Shabu Lab in AAV

The shabu lab story from last week is still unfolding. Here are some of the problems stakeholders are facing...