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RE Investing 101


MULTIPLE TITLES = 1 PROPERTY
The Registry of Deeds (RD) can issue multiple copies of a Title—one for each co-owner! This provision is based on Presidential Decree No....
Jan 22, 20251 min read


SELL, JV OR DEVELOP?
A client owned a prime commercial lot in a burgeoning central business district and sought my advice on what to do with it. Here's what I...
Jan 20, 20252 min read


TITLE TRANSFER DURATION
CLIENT: I saw a video online that said title transfers only take one month. Why are you saying it takes three months? JPRE: The timeline...
Jan 8, 20251 min read


PITFALLS OF NET PRICING
Saying "all taxes shall be paid by the buyer" in the Deed of Absolute Sale (DOAS) can have significant implications. How will the Bureau...
Nov 7, 20241 min read


QUICK AND DIRTY PRICE/SQM
Ever find a condo online that looks like a great deal? Before you get too excited, it’s crucial to calculate the price per square meter...
Oct 17, 20242 min read


BALCONY OR WITHOUT BALCONY?
Did you know that certain projects do not include the balcony in the floor area stated in the title? For example, the property titles of...
Oct 10, 20241 min read


Loan-to-Value Ratio
Banks typically lend borrowers up to 80% of the value of the collateral, known as the loan-to-value ratio (LTV).
Sep 26, 20241 min read


Creditable Withholding Tax
Here's my attempt to explain what Creditable Withholding Tax is and what it's for.
Sep 19, 20242 min read


2 Years or 24 Months
When drafting lease agreements, should you specify the lease term in years or months? Does it matter?
Sep 5, 20241 min read


How to Plot a Title
Here's a guide on how to plot a lot using its technical description.
Sep 2, 20241 min read
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