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Sep 26, 20232 min read

Capital Gains Tax

Once upon a time, a broker sold a condo unit and was tasked to transfer the title to the buyer's name. In the Capital Gains Tax (CGT)...

Sep 25, 20231 min read

Documentary Stamp Tax

Unknown to some, DST is not a direct multiplication of taxable amount x 1.5%.

Sep 22, 20231 min read

Not Looking too Good

Here are some developments in the RE sector that may affect my previous forecasts.

Sep 21, 20231 min read

Paranaque Zonal Highlights

Highlights of the Paranque 2023 Zonal Revision

Sep 20, 20231 min read

Paranaque Zonal Released

The revised zonal values for Paranaque have been released. The link to the Manila Standard issue is provided in the description below.

Sep 19, 20232 min read

Wear and Tear

Once upon a time, a prime property was leased out. Years went by, and the lease went smoothly...until the move-out inspection.

Sep 18, 20231 min read

Dear Developers

Dear Developers, You may want to remind your agents not to "promise" or "guarantee" capital appreciation.

Sep 14, 20231 min read

No such thing as 100%

Typically, investors use the government's planned infrastructure projects to guide their RE investments. However, as we're currently...

Sep 12, 20233 min read

Two Sides of the Story

Here's the story of a prime property that recently appeared in the news. The facts are based on court records available online.

Sep 11, 20231 min read

Mortgaged Property

Is purchasing a mortgaged property safe? Here's what to watch out for when purchasing a bank-loaned property.

Sep 7, 20238 min read

Is the real estate market experiencing a slowdown?

Sep 6, 20231 min read

Pasay + Muntinlupa Zonal

Revised zonal values (ZV) for Pasay have been released. Meanwhile, ZV for Muntinlupa is scheduled to be released this September.

Aug 23, 20233 min read

Unjust Vexation

Can a lessor padlock leased premises, cut utilities, or sell lessees' belongings in cases of non-payment of rent?

Aug 18, 20231 min read

Basis for VAT-Update

Last August 2, I made a post entitled "The Basis for VAT." Here's an update regarding that matter.

Aug 17, 20231 min read

Batangas in 1.5 Hours?

Metro Pacific and San Miguel are joining forces to make Batangas more accessible.

Aug 16, 20233 min read

EJS with Sale

EJS with Sale, is it safe?

Aug 11, 20232 min read

The Story Behind Ecology Village

Here's the story behind the Ecology Villages in Makati.

Aug 11, 20232 min read

Estate Settlement

Last Wednesday, we had Atty. Jojo Mejia talk about Estate Settlement Taxation and Planning in the Light of Train Law.

Aug 9, 20231 min read

POGO Update

PAGCOR has given POGO operators until September 17, 2023, to re-apply for their licenses.

Aug 8, 20231 min read

Improvements - Tax Declaration

Everything went smoothly until they requested a certified copy of the tax declaration.

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