The Philippine apartment decision guide
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Philippine tenants have enforceable rights under the Civil Code and the Rent Control Act (RA 9653) — from capped rent increases and refundable deposits to protection from illegal, self-help eviction. Here's what every renter…
RA 4726, the Condominium Act, is what makes owning a condo unit legally possible in the Philippines —…
A right of way is not automatic just because a path exists — learn the Civil Code requirements…
Documentary stamp tax on a Philippine property sale is 1.5% of the higher of price or fair market…
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