As the Philippines experiences several instances of earthquakes, it makes a lot of sense to do a self-check on the safety of residential and commercial buildings.
The following test is aimed at understanding and evaluating the integrity of your...
Colliers believes that over the next 12 months, developers should continue to adapt to the evolving preferences of investors and tenants to survive in a fiercely competitive Philippine property market.
Under Philippine laws, properties under the name of recently deceased citizens who left no will are automatically inherited by compulsory heirs such as their spouse and children. Such properties include both real estate and personal properties owned by the...
How your home is constructed could be a source of good luck or misfortune. At least that’s how superstitious Filipinos view this outcome based on age-old beliefs and influence from other cultures when it comes to building their home.
It’s...
Knowing the advantages of owning a beachfront property can be a tantalizing prospect. Ocean views enjoyed by those living by the sea never go old and have bright opportunities for investment as a leisure resort destination.
But there is also...
Small may be relative in size. But though it may not have enough to accommodate more space, building your own small home presents distinct advantages.
A small home helps gather families closer. Imagine a small home with limited space....
Moving out of your old office space and searching for a new business address? There are many questions to ask and factors to consider: the reason behind the decision to relocate, budget, size, location, and more. However, regardless of...
A new property is a new blessing. In this context, the word “blessing” takes another meaning in the Philippines.
A newly-constructed house, newly-bought car, or a newly-established business often gets blessed by a priest or pastor. Such kind of ritual...
Just like taxes charged on top of the price tags for products we pluck out of grocery shelves, taxes are also imposed on transactions on real properties in the Philippines.
This concept should always be kept in mind. By doing...
You might have found a beautiful looking house and lot unit, with garden and car park and offered a rate that’s slightly lower than the market rate. The catch is that it is located near the airport. Living near...