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....
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 estate properties in the Philippines.
This concept should always be kept in mind. By...
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...
More than just a temporary stopover for foreign tourists who got fascinated by its beautiful beaches, more foreigners have decided to settle down in the Philippines.
There are plenty of perks for a foreigner to live in the Philippines. For...
Buying your dream home can be considered a major life milestone. After years living with parents, renting out when you started working -- and accumulating savings, building credit reputation and planning on housing loans in the process -- the...
It is a well-chronicled fact that the Philippines lies on what is called the Pacific Ring of Fire, geologic location where most earthquakes on Earth take place. However, less is known about which areas lie directly along the West...
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...
One of the oldest and most traditional ways to accumulate wealth and earn large profits is investing in property. Most entrepreneurs, amateur and top rankings can attest to that. The value of real estate increases proportionally to the rate...
With time, your acquired property value will depreciate not only due to natural wear and tear but also for other reasons. Location value, level of upkeep, and foreclosure rates among nearby properties also play a role in the deterioration...
It is a common dream for everyone to have a home -- for Filipinos abroad who used to rent a small apartment back in the Philippines, or young professionals who plan to move out of their parent's home before...
