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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...
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