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Real Estate Laws

9 Landlord and Tenant Rights For Rental Properties

In the Philippines, tenant and landlord rights for rental properties are governed by several laws and regulations. Tenants have the right to peaceful enjoyment of the property, privacy, and protection against arbitrary eviction. They are entitled to proper notice...

Clean Title vs Land Rights: Understanding Property Selling in the Philippines

"Rights" in real estate are about a person's lawful claim or interest in a property. These may include ownership rights, possessory rights, and other rights recognized by law or agreement with the owner. For example, a person may have...

Philippine Tax Declaration: A Guide to Filing Your Taxes Correctly

In the Philippines, filing a tax declaration provides the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) with a statement that lists all of an individual's or entity's earnings, outlays, and taxes owed for a given time frame. Individuals and corporations in the...

Understanding Real Property Tax in the Philippines: A Guide for Property Owners

The Philippines' real property tax is imposed on real property, such as land, buildings, and other improvements permanently attached to the land. It is a local tax, meaning that it is levied by local government units such as cities,...

8 Steps on How to Transfer Land Title in the Philippines

Change in ownership of a property in the Philippines happens all the time. For example, a buyer agrees to acquire a tract of land from its original at a certain price so he or she can build a house,...

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...

What You Need to Know About Estate Tax Amnesty for Inherited Properties

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...

Evict Squatters from Philippine Properties – Tips and Legal Advice

Even as the Philippines marches on towards development, many Filipinos remain poor. Around 23.7% of the population lived below the national poverty line in 2021. With a general lack of livelihood opportunities, inflation, high unemployment, and underemployment rate, and...

Condo Hidden Costs: Uncovering the Additional Expenses of Condo Ownership

When you think that a condo advertisement is where you need to invest your hard-earned dollars abroad or bounty from the disposal of another property, think again. In the guise of investment, and low upfront payment, plus your genuine...

Property Investment in the Philippines: A Guide for Foreigners and Expats

The Philippines is in a midst of a property boom, yet compared to more mature markets where real estate prices are beyond reach to many, it's still priced reasonably. Adding allure to the attraction is that the Philippines is...
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7 Potential Challenges Condo Owners Face

Condo ownership has several essential perks, making it an appealing option. For starters, condos are frequently a cheaper entry...
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