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...

A broker was about to close what seemed like a smooth, straightforward condo sale. He dealt directly with both the seller and the buyer,...

At first glance, it seems like a straightforward question: What barangay is this property in? But if you've ever dealt with land in Metro...

In over a decade of working in RE, I've seen buyers and tenants obsess over the usual condo criteria: amenities, gym, how many units per...

Under Philippine law, non-payment of real property tax can lead to the government seizing your property. It begins with a Notice of...

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

In RE, the word “luxury” gets tossed around a little too freely. Many developers slap the label on their projects—not necessarily because...

Every now and then, a prospective tenant—usually a foreigner new to the Philippines—will raise their eyebrows at the idea of issuing...

Client: We own a commercial property. Our tenant of 30 years isn’t renewing the lease. A buyer has offered to purchase the property for...

There’s a condo complex in the city that’s earned a reputation—for all the wrong reasons. It’s not the usual gripes about noisy neighbors...