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Aug 4, 20231 min read

The Future of Muntinlupa

In October 2019, I wrote about why I think residential prices in Muntinlupa will catch up with their counterparts. Is it finally happening?

Aug 2, 20231 min read

Basis for VAT

If an ordinary asset were sold below the zonal value, we all know the CWT will be based on the zonal. But what about VAT?

Aug 1, 20231 min read

No CAR, No Transfer

Not too long ago, the (previous) BIR CAR was required for title transfers. Without it, people wouldn't be able to transfer the title of thei

Jul 28, 20231 min read

Not the ABS Property

“Shang Properties takes over ABS-CBN property.” It's actually a property NEAR the ABS property, not the former TV station.

Jul 25, 20232 min read

Deaths in a Property

Depending on where you are in the world, deaths that transpired in a property may or may not be required by law to be declared.

Jul 24, 20232 min read

Must Bring to Handover

I recently came from a client's unit handover/punch list and wished I had these three things.

Jul 19, 20232 min read

Lease Rate Escalation

How much should your lease rate escalation be?

Jul 18, 20231 min read

Certificate of Non-Tenancy

We've received word that some condos now refuse to issue a Certificate of Non-Tenancy (CNT)–even if the unit was never leased out.

Jul 14, 20232 min read

Closing Process

I've noticed that some clients are clueless about what to do, come closing day.

Jul 13, 20231 min read

Testing RE Lawyers

Here are three of my favorite questions to ask lawyers to check their expertise in RE.

Jul 13, 20231 min read

332,000 more cars each year

Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) reported that auto sales increased 27% year-on-year in June.

Jul 10, 20231 min read

Record Highs

Record Highs – Last July 5, 2023, Bilyonaryo.com quoted new record valuations.

Jul 7, 20231 min read

Subdivision Roads

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

Jul 6, 20231 min read

Higher RPT Soon...

Guess what made it to Congress' top 20 bills to be passed this year?

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.

Jul 3, 20232 min read

Dear banks...

Here's an open letter to banks in the Philippines. If you work for the loans department of a bank, you may want to read this...

Jun 29, 20232 min read

Paying the wrong RDO

What happens if you pay the Capital Gains Tax and Doc. Stamp Tax at the wrong RDO?

Jun 27, 20231 min read

Fortuitous Events

Fortuitous Events–Once upon a time, a tenant happily rented a house in a posh village. Everything went well up until a category 4 typhoon...

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.

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