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RENT-TO-OWN SCHEMES
At first glance, RTOs promise a win-win: you rent a place today with the option to buy it tomorrow. It’s like leasing a car, but with the...
May 152 min read


PF FOR COMMERCIAL LEASES
How Much Should a Broker’s Professional Fee Be for Commercial Leases? This is a question that has puzzled many real estate brokers for...
May 142 min read


TAX DEC OVERSIGHT
Once upon a time, a property seller was nearing the finish line of a smooth and successful sale. Everything was going according to...
May 132 min read


LAST CALL: ESTATE TAX AMNESTY
Last Call: Estate Tax Amnesty The estate tax amnesty will end a month from now (June 14, 2025). Why does this matter? Many properties in...
May 92 min read


SALE OF SHARES
There’s a reason most Filipino buyers steer clear of acquiring real estate through corporate share sales: it’s messy, risky, and packed...
May 82 min read


VAT OR NON-VAT?
VAT or Non-VAT? A Quick Guide for New Real Estate Brokers With the 2025 Real Estate Board Exam behind us and new brokers stepping into...
May 71 min read


BATHROOM THAT COST MILLIONS
Once upon a time, a small business moved into a commercial space on the second floor of a building—excited, eager, ready to get to work....
May 61 min read


PSYCHOLOGY OF PERCEPTION
Imagine this: a group of college guys is asked to rate their blind dates based solely on a photo—all while casually watching TV....
May 52 min read


CAPITAL GAINS TAX = 6%
ICYMI last Wednesday—I’m reposting this as a regular post. Good news: The Department of Finance has officially withdrawn its proposal to...
May 21 min read


"AND" OR "OR"
Here’s another gem from the trenches—this time, courtesy of one of our favorite bureaucratic mazes: the bank. We were wrapping up a sale....
Apr 302 min read
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