The Philippine apartment decision guide
Practical, independent guidance for renting, buying, selling and living in apartments—without the sales pressure.
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An eCAR is the BIR certificate proving property transfer taxes have been paid — the Registry of Deeds will not register a new title without one. Here is how to apply, current processing times,…
Transferring a Philippine property title means clearing BIR taxes, paying local transfer tax, and registering with the Registry…
A mother title covers a whole parcel or condo project before it is split into individual TCTs or…
A “clean” Philippine property title is a Certified True Copy whose memorandum of encumbrances shows no unreleased mortgage,…
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.
Metro Manila bank-acquired property watch for Sep 7-13, 2026: 12 verified listings from RCBC, Metrobank and Bank of Commerce with prices, area, risk flags and official sources.
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