HOMEOWNER RESOURCES

Building Stronger Communities: 8 Characteristics of a Good Neighbor

A nice neighborhood is distinguished by several features that make it a desirable location. Among these are community, safety, access to amenities and services, and a healthy environment. A friendly neighborhood is one in which neighbors know and care...

When Disaster Strikes: Earthquakes in the Philippines

An earthquake is natural when the earth's tectonic plates shift and release energy, creating surface tremors. The Philippines is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, where tectonic plates clash, making it highly prone to earthquakes. The Philippines' placement along...

Homeowner Association in the Philippines: An Overview

In the Philippines, a homeowner association (HOA) is a self-governing organization that represents the interests of homeowners in a particular residential neighborhood. The primary purpose of an HOA is to ensure the proper maintenance and upkeep of community amenities, such...

EPEB: Electronic Primary Entry Book

In the context of land title registration, a primary entry book serves as an official record of all instruments that pertain to land registration, including copies of writs and processes entered by the Registry of Deeds in the order...

House Blessing in the Philippines: How to Prepare for Ceremony

A new home or a real estate property is a new blessing. In this context, “blessing” takes another meaning in the Philippines. A newly-constructed house, a newly-bought car, or a newly-established business often gets blessed by a priest or pastor....

Top Reasons Why You Should Convert Your Paper Titles Into E-Titles

Land titling can easily be faked, get damaged by act of God, or used to deceive prospective buyers when presented to people with less familiarity with these documents. So if you are a lot owner precariously holding that fragile...

Common Real Estate Scams in the Philippines and How to Avoid Becoming a Victim

Like illegal recruitment in jobs, misleading advertisements on television, and deceptive multilevel marketing schemes employed by unscrupulous individuals, real estate scams are also common in the property market. Scammers, swindlers, and con artists come in various titles, but they all...

SSS Calamity Relief Package

In times of disasters like floods, typhoons or earthquakes, the Philippines' Social Security System has its SSS calamity and emergency loans available to its members. The SSS calamity relief package consists of the following: Salary Loan Early Renewal Program (SLERP)...

How to Make Your Home a Dengue Free Zone

June has been declared by The Department of Health as Dengue Awareness Month. Filipinos are being more careful because of how widespread dengue is now more than ever. World Health Organization has reported over 37000 cases of dengue in...

Why Now Is Not The Best Time to Buy Properties in the Philippines

Investors will always say that the best time to have started investing in real estate would be in the past. Philippines have experienced an appreciation in the real estate sector a market value by 130% in just 11 years. If you...
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Understanding Property Depreciation in the Philippines

Depreciation is the decrease in the value of an asset over time due to wear and tear, obsolescence, or...
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