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Jan 18, 20232 min read

Maceda Law in Practice

Under this law, RE buyers who have paid for at least two years and defaulted from the remaining installments are entitled to a refund of 50%

Jan 13, 20231 min read

Habitually Engaged

Unknown to many real estate investors, there's another way the BIR could classify you as a person "engaged in real estate business."

Jan 6, 20231 min read

Transfer Tax Exemption

Did you know that in Quezon City, house and lots sold by senior citizens are exempt from transfer tax?

Dec 19, 20221 min read

More Rate Hikes Coming

BSP Governor Medalla was quoted by PhilStar saying, "the likelihood of zero [interest rate hikes] in the next two meetings is extremely low.

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 14, 20221 min read

Critical Parts of an SPA

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

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 21, 20221 min read

Paranaque Zonal

Please be informed that there will be a Public Hearing on the Revision of Schedule of Zonal Values of Real Properties in Parañaque City...

Oct 7, 20221 min read

Revised Zonal Values

BIR RDO 41 has released revised zonal values for Mandaluyong, which are effective September 22, 2022. According to the revised numbers,...

Sep 27, 20221 min read

POGO Shutdown

The Philippines will shut 175 online casinos that are operating illegally and deport 40,000 Chinese workers...

Sep 7, 20221 min read

Right-of-Way

The owners of two houses refuse to leave their homes for residents to access a newly built bridge.

Aug 18, 20221 min read

BSP Hikes Rates by 0.5%

The BSP raised key interest rates by 50 basis point (0.5%) to combat inflation. The BSP has increased rates by 175 basis points (1.75%)...

Jul 25, 20221 min read

Revised Zonal Values - Batangas

The BIR has released new zonal values for RDO 058 - Batangas City, West Batangas. This RDO covers the resorts in Batangas...

Jul 13, 20221 min read

Revised Zonal Values

Affected properties in Cavite include: Portofino Heights, EvoCity, and Maple Grove...