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...

After our Foreigner Condo Registration post, some asked: “How do you actually get a BSRD?” Even some banks aren’t sure—so here’s what we...

Q: What's new? The Supreme Court approved the Rules on Electronic Notarization (E-Notarization Rules) on March 9, 2025. Q: Why is this...

BROKER: Juan, have you heard of this new BSP-BSRD requirement for foreign condo owners? JUAN: First time I’m hearing this. What happened?...

If you’re the type who religiously sends out marketing collaterals—brochures, walkthroughs, sample computations—this is for you. A few...

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...

The quick answer: yes. This usually happens when the tax declaration hasn’t been updated to match the title. But it also happens in a...

BROKER: Juan, help! We're just about to close a deal, and my buyer doesn’t want to turn over the title after the signing. How can we even...

I’ve written before about the need to secure as many as ten original copies of the Deed of Absolute Sale. Banks want one, the property...