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POST TURNOVER PROBLEMS
Even after turnover, property issues can arise. Here are the most common ones: 1. Leaks Leaks often occur in bathrooms or wherever...
Mar 242 min read


MARKETING DISCONNECT
Would you expect someone with a net worth of Php165 million to line up for the MRT and commute to work daily? Chances are, your answer is...
Mar 211 min read


INVERTER AC SAVINGS
Should lessors upgrade to an inverter AC for rental properties? Upgrading to an inverter air conditioner can lead to significant savings,...
Mar 212 min read


KALIWAAN
Client: I’m planning to buy a property on installment. Are there any risks I should be aware of? Juan: I’ve always been cautious about...
Mar 171 min read


CONTACT INFORMATION
During the closing of a property rental, it’s common for the owner and tenant to meet for the lease contract signing. In these meetings,...
Mar 102 min read


OUTDATED FURNITURE
When businesses acquire an asset (e.g., machinery), they can either expense the full cost immediately (cash-basis accounting) or spread...
Mar 101 min read


TO BUILD OR NOT TO BUILD?
In 2020, a buyer acquired a parcel of land featuring a three-story commercial building. The structure occupied the right half of the lot,...
Mar 102 min read


OFFER LETTER ADDENDUM
When Does an Offer to Purchase Become Binding? Is an offer binding the moment the seller signs it? Must the payment of earnest money be...
Mar 32 min read


TO KEEP OR NOT TO KEEP?
The other day, there was a fire near the office, which got me thinking: if you had limited space in your fireproof safe, which property...
Feb 282 min read


CAPITAL APPRECIATION
Investopedia defines "Capital Appreciation" as "a rise in an investment's market price." Pay close attention to the word "market." For...
Feb 212 min read
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