The Philippine apartment decision guide
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A Deed of Absolute Sale transfers ownership immediately upon signing; a Contract to Sell keeps ownership with the seller until you finish paying. Here's which one you should sign, and what Maceda Law protects…
RFO means a property is already built and move-in ready; pre-selling means it's still under construction and sold…
An occupancy permit is the Office of the Building Official's confirmation that a finished structure passed final inspection…
A tax declaration is a tax record from the Assessor's Office; only a Registry of Deeds land title…
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