Beyond taxes and red tape, a bigger obstacle to Philippine RE is safety. For many foreigners, crime is the deal-breaker. What JPRE...

Once upon a time, there was a corporate soldier—gray cubicle, blue tie, gray soul. Thirteen-hour workdays filled with reports nobody...

People talk about burst pipes or leaking ceilings. But have you ever heard of a flood that didn’t come from outside—but rose up from your...

A tenant once leased a commercial space from a friend. Because they trusted him, they didn’t bother asking for proof of ownership. They’d...

How does the DPWH flood-control circus spill over into the property sector? Short-term pain, long-term gain. As one industry veteran...

It started like any other deal. Once upon a time, a Buyer and Seller agreed on a verbal offer, everything looked good—until the Buyer’s...

Bank financing can open doors for buyers—but not all the time. Here are the most common deal-breakers I’ve seen. 1.⁠ ⁠Buyer Isn’t...

Once upon a time, a buyer was on the verge of closing a condo purchase. Her name was already on the Contract to Sell. Everything was in...

Once upon a time, a property sale was on the verge of closing. The buyer had paid earnest money to secure the deal. Both parties—seller...

Once upon a time, a foreign investor was lured by glossy brochures and charming smiles. A team of sales agents—dispatched overseas by a...