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Jul 7, 20231 min read

Subdivision Roads

Here's an interesting fact about the roads inside a subdivision...

Jul 5, 20232 min read

Asking for a Refund

Asking for a Refund – Someone messaged me asking if there's a way to partially get back the money they've paid for a pre-selling property.

Jun 26, 20232 min read

Weekly Recap

Here's a recap of last week's lessons.

Jun 23, 20232 min read

Fake CAR

The BIR offices of Pampanga had filed criminal charges against the seller and Buyer of parcels of land for using a fake BIR CAR.

Jun 22, 20231 min read

Soil Liquefaction

Does it mean that if my house is far from the fault, it's safe?

Jun 21, 20231 min read

Prime Villages on Fault

Interestingly, some prime villages in QC/Pasig are located along the West Valley Fault.

Jun 16, 20232 min read

Involving Lawyers

Is involving lawyers in RE transactions ideal?

Jun 12, 20231 min read

RE Commandments

RE Commandments–Here’s a summary of all the lessons to avoid RE transactions being slapped with VAT and Income Tax.

May 25, 20232 min read

Effects of Zonal Value Revisions

Here are highlights of Pasig’s Zonal Value Revisions, as well as a short discussion on how this affects market prices.

May 22, 20232 min read

Apostille – Explained

Apostille-explained – Here's another crack at explaining it for RE practitioners.

May 19, 20231 min read

Multiple Copies of the Title Issued

Did you know that the Registry of Deeds (RD) may issue multiple copies of the Title–one for each co-owner? It's possible! This is based...

May 18, 20232 min read

Sell, JV, or Develop

A client owned a prime commercial lot in an up-and-coming CBD. He asked me what to do with it. Here's my reply.

May 11, 20231 min read

Inflation Hedge?

Here's the thought of the day: rental rates in CBDs have remained–in general terms–between Php800 to Php1,000/sqm since 2015.

May 8, 20232 min read

Target Acquisition Cost

A follower considered investing in a condo in Manila City and asked me for a "ceiling price."

Apr 28, 20231 min read

RD and Owner Lost Title

To continue the conversation from last week, what happens if both the Registry of Deeds (RD) and the Owner lose their copy of the title?

Apr 27, 20232 min read

Closing in Foreign CCY

Can a sale be settled in a foreign currency and remit the payment to a foreign bank account?

Apr 26, 20232 min read

The next big thing: PH RE

99.9% of the time, PH property owners lodge real estate assets under individuals' names or companies.

Apr 20, 20232 min read

Title Reconstitution

Last Friday, we tackled what to do when someone loses his title. But what if the Registry of Deeds (RD) loses theirs?

Apr 12, 20232 min read

Tax-free exchange

Following yesterday's post, "Uh oh, you owe," here's how the owner could minimize taxes paid.

Mar 27, 20232 min read

CGT Exemption

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