The Philippine apartment decision guide
Practical, independent guidance for renting, buying, selling and living in apartments—without the sales pressure.
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Real property tax (amilyar) runs up to 2% of assessed value in cities and 1% in provinces, plus a 1% SEF levy. Here's how it's computed, when it's due, and what RA 12001 changes.
When a property owner dies, ownership passes to the heirs as an undivided estate under the Civil Code,…
A Deed of Sale (capital gains tax + DST) and a Deed of Donation (donor's tax + DST)…
Foreigners cannot own Philippine land, but they can own condo units outright, own a house separate from its…
Weekly property watch
A verified weekly scan of bank-acquired and foreclosed property listings, with asking prices, property sizes, source dates and disclosed possession or title concerns.
This week’s Metro Manila bank-acquired property watch compares verified listings from Security Bank, Bank of Commerce and Metrobank, including price per sqm and disclosed risk flags.
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16 published guides 02Due diligence, investment decisions, financing, taxes and ownership costs.
29 published guides 03Pricing, documents, taxes, brokers, marketing and closing a sale.
3 published guides 04City comparisons, neighborhoods, commute realities and cost of living.
3 published guides 05Utilities, furnishing, maintenance, security, pets and roommates.
1 published guide 06Tenant screening, rental pricing, lease management and property care.
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Apartment decisions rarely begin with a property type. They begin with a budget, a location, a document, a risk or a deadline.
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