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Mar 27, 20232 min read

CGT Exemption

Here are three things you should remember when claiming a Capital Gains Tax Exemption (CGTE).

Mar 23, 20232 min read

Rent-to-Own Schemes

Here's why rent-to-own schemes (RTOs) are more complex than most people think.

Mar 16, 20232 min read

PH RE Risks

Last week, I met with a foreign fund manager (FFM) who had exposure to PH RE stocks. They were interested to know what was happening on the

Mar 15, 20231 min read

Bataan-Cavite Bridge

Not long from now, Bataan will be 30 minutes away (from 4 hours)–thanks to the Bataan-Cavite Bridge.

Mar 6, 20232 min read

Condos vs. Houses

A client messaged to ask whether they should sell their house and downsize to a condo. Here's our convo.

Mar 2, 20231 min read

Two-Beds Must Haves

High-end, two-bedroom units should have these three features to sell quickly.

Feb 15, 20231 min read

Payment Terms

When describing payment terms for pre-selling projects, developers present three numbers. Here’s how to read it.

Feb 9, 20231 min read

Good Practices

Here are five practices all brokers should do.

Dec 12, 20221 min read

Lot Plotter

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

Dec 1, 20221 min read

BGC in 2004

Nov 17, 20221 min read

Best. Deal. Ever.

In the seven years, I've been a broker, the best RE deal I've seen was for a 174sqm 2-bedroom condo unit in a (mid-class) building...

Nov 16, 20222 min read

Real Estate Limbo

In the Philippine RE setting, I call the period between the time of full payment and the time the title comes out "Real Estate Limbo."

Nov 15, 20221 min read

Landslip

Once upon a time, a buyer purchased a lot in the mountains. The lot sloped downward from the street...

Nov 9, 20222 min read

Upcoming Projects

Here are seven upcoming projects in Luzon we can all look forward to...

Jul 22, 20221 min read

RE Ten Commandments

Here's a summary of all the lessons I've learned from my clients' problems. Follow these and you'll be fine.

Jun 30, 20221 min read

Ayala Alabang History

After successfully developing Makati in the 60s, the Ayala Family sought to venture into developing other parcels of land.