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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


ZONAL REVISION HALTED
We've just received word that the zonal revisions for Makati have been put to a halt. The pause is in preparation for the Real Property...
Oct 8, 20241 min read


HOW TO APPOINT IN SPAs
When dealing with Special Powers of Attorney (SPAs), can you legally authorize a company to act as your Attorney-in-Fact (AIF)? The quick...
Oct 7, 20241 min read


Net Proceeds Calculation
Here's another tricky scenario... After a lengthy discussion with the seller about why it will be subjected to VAT, he asks how much he...
Oct 4, 20242 min read


P3 Mn VAT Threshold
A property classified as an ordinary asset (used for business) is being sold.
Oct 3, 20241 min read


Who's to Blame?
Once upon a time, a unit owner living abroad wanted to rent out his newly turned-over condo.
Oct 1, 20241 min read


Should I sell?
Client: "...I purchased a property in [Location] for PHP 30 million in 2018. Someone is interested in buying it for PHP 42.75 million.
Sep 30, 20241 min read


Can RE Brokers Earn Comm from their Own Properties?
Can RE brokers earn a commission from selling their own properties?
Sep 27, 20242 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


Who pays the taxes?
Once upon a time, a seller sold a condo. He was very accommodating to the buyer, agreeing to almost all requests.
Sep 24, 20242 min read
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