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...
"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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...