The Philippine apartment decision guide
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Foreigners cannot own Philippine land, but they can own condo units outright, own a house separate from its lot, and lease land long-term — up to 99 years for qualified investors under a 2025…
This week’s Metro Manila bank-acquired property watch compares verified listings from Security Bank, Bank of Commerce and Metrobank,…
A TCT covers land, a CCT covers a condo unit plus its share in common areas, and a…
Philippine tenants have enforceable rights under the Civil Code and the Rent Control Act (RA 9653) — from…
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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