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May 24, 20232 min read
Revoking SPAs
Revoking SPAs – An unspoken rule of government offices is to require SPAs to be executed within 6-12 months from the date of signing.


May 23, 20231 min read
Political Risk
Political Risk – Once upon a time, a Filipino-American inherited land in a booming town where he decided to put up a small mall.


May 22, 20232 min read
Apostille – Explained
Apostille-explained – Here's another crack at explaining it for RE practitioners.


May 19, 20231 min read
Multiple Copies of the Title Issued
Did you know that the Registry of Deeds (RD) may issue multiple copies of the Title–one for each co-owner? It's possible! This is based...


May 18, 20232 min read
Sell, JV, or Develop
A client owned a prime commercial lot in an up-and-coming CBD. He asked me what to do with it. Here's my reply.


May 17, 20231 min read
Foreign Tenants: No Papers, No Lease
We've received word that certain building admins are now reviewing foreign tenants' legality for being in the country.


May 16, 20232 min read
How hard can build and sell be?
Once upon a time, Mrs. F wanted to start a build-and-sell business. She thought she could do it by himself–without a contractor.


May 12, 20232 min read
Estate Tax Amnesty
The Philippine Congress has passed the bill to extend the estate tax amnesty from June 14, 2023, to June 14, 2025. Why is this important?


May 11, 20231 min read
Inflation Hedge?
Here's the thought of the day: rental rates in CBDs have remained–in general terms–between Php800 to Php1,000/sqm since 2015.


May 9, 20231 min read
Property in Limbo
Once upon a time, a Filipina and her foreign boyfriend bought a condo unit, each contributing half the purchase price.
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