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Metro Manila Traffic
In 2019, the Boston Consulting Group claimed that Metro Manila had the second worst traffic in 416 cities in 7 countries.
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Jan 25, 20231 min read
RE Internet Platforms
I subscribed to four RE internet platforms. I tabulated the data and identified whether the person who inquired replied. Here’s what I found
Jan 24, 20231 min read
Caught in the Middle
Once upon a time, a tenant leased a house in Tagaytay from a friend. Since they knew him, they didn't bother to ask for ownership documents.
Jan 23, 20231 min read
Sangley Construction
Cavite Governor Remulla said the contract for the Sangley Airport is targeted to be signed in the first week of February 2023.
Jan 20, 20232 min read
Obsolescence
Obsolescence occurs when something loses value due to being supplanted by a better product or changes in its environment.
Jan 19, 20231 min read
Buendia Underpass
In 2015, the DPWH planned to construct a vehicle underpass along Buendia Avenue to ease traffic in the area. What ever happened to it?
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 17, 20232 min read
You're the bad person
When the pandemic hit, the lessee couldn't sub-lease the unit. From thereon, the lessor had a difficult time contacting the lessee.
Jan 16, 20231 min read
Ayala Land Estates
Here’s a list of Ayala Land’s estates throughout the nation. This list gives us a clue about where the next CBD will be in the coming decade
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 11, 20232 min read
Luxury
The word "luxury" gets thrown easily in real estate, and its meaning has been widely broad. Some developers classify their projects as "luxu
Jan 10, 20231 min read
Pets Prohibited
Once upon a time, a lessor leased out a condo unit. The lease contract explicitly stated that pets were NOT allowed in the unit.
Jan 9, 20231 min read
MRT-7 Completion
The target completion date for MRT-7 is now seen to commence by March 2025. The delay is due to right-of-way issues.
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?
Jan 4, 20231 min read
How much insurance?
When I first got life insurance, I was totally clueless about how much insurance I should get.
Jan 3, 20232 min read
Ingenious Pull-Out
Out of nowhere, the company's officials mandated the condo admin to prohibit the ex-pat from leaving.
Dec 20, 20222 min read
Loan Repricing
Home loan borrowers would feel the brunt of the BSP's recent interest rate hikes on these repricing dates.
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 15, 20221 min read
How POGO started
Here's a short explanation of how Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) began in the country.
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