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Nov 181 min read

HOW'S THE MARKET? 1/5

Survey results show that the 9-month total value of properties sold soared by 200%, 33%, and 20% from 2020 to 2023. However, sales...

Nov 172 min read

CHICKEN OR EGG?

Here's another question requested by a follower... When dealing with inquiries, should the listing broker share the exact unit/address...

Nov 170 min read

HOW BAD IS THE SLOWDOWN?

Nov 121 min read

PEOPLE IN AUTHORITY

Once upon a time, a broker successfully completed a sale and submitted all the necessary documents to the regulatory bodies for the title...

Nov 111 min read

MODEL NUMBER

Here's a valuable tip for managing rental properties efficiently... When an appliance stops working, here's what typically happens: 1.⁠...

Nov 82 min read

CAPITAL GAINS TAX PAYMENT

Here's an interesting problem: When is the deadline for Capital Gains Tax if... If the Deed of Absolute Sale was notarized on October 1,...

Nov 71 min read

PITFALLS OF NET PRICING

Saying "all taxes shall be paid by the buyer" in the Deed of Absolute Sale (DOAS) can have significant implications. How will the Bureau...

Nov 51 min read

STIGMATIZED PROPERTIES

A netizen posted this photo online with the caption, "I lifted the rugs in the newly purchased house to find this." (see second photo) In...

Nov 41 min read

Retrieving Lost Documents

What should you do if you need an original copy of the BIR Certificate Authorizing Registration for a property purchase but can't find it?

Oct 302 min read

TITLE AS COLLATERAL

Once upon a time, a wealthy woman lent a friend money. As collateral, the friend gave her the title to a property he owned. Three decades...