Philippine Real Estate Guides
Clear, experience-based guides covering how property transactions actually work in the Philippines—designed to help you make confident decisions before money, contracts, or timelines are at risk.
How to Use This Hub
Start Here
If you’re new to Philippine real estate, begin with the Buying or Selling Guides. These explain the full process—so you know what happens, in what order, and why it matters.
Jump to What You Need
Already mid-transaction? Each guide is modular. You can jump straight to the section or sub-guide that matches your current situation without reading everything from the start.
Go Deeper When It Counts
Complex steps—legal checks, taxes, documentation, timelines—are broken into focused sub-guides so you can dig deeper only when precision is required.
Primary Guide Index
Buying Property Guides
A complete, step-by-step guide to purchasing residential property—covering preparation, financing, documentation, and closing realities.
- Buyer eligibility and ownership rules
- Reservation, contracts, and payment structures
- Loan options, timelines, and common delays
- Title transfer, taxes, and post-sale requirements
Selling Property Guides
A practical guide for owners selling condos or house & lot properties—focused on pricing, preparation, timelines, and risk management.
- Property valuation and pricing strategy
- Documentation readiness and title issues
- Tax exposure and net proceeds planning
- Sale-to-transfer timeline expectations
Renting & Leasing Guides
Clear guidance for landlords and tenants navigating lease terms, compliance, and expectations in the Philippine rental market.
- Lease structures and common clauses
- Tenant screening and landlord obligations
- Security deposits and turnover risks
- Condo rules and leasing restrictions
Property Investment Guides
Decision frameworks for investors evaluating rental yield, resale potential, and long-term risk in Philippine property markets.
- Cash flow vs appreciation analysis
- Condo vs house & lot trade-offs
- Market risk, vacancy, and exit planning
- Investment due diligence essentials
Due Diligence & Legal Checks
Risk-focused guides covering the documents, verifications, and red flags that matter before any transaction.
- Title verification and ownership review
- Tax clearances and legal compliance
- Common transaction delays and disputes
- What to verify before signing anything
These guides are built from active transaction experience in the Philippine residential market, covering condos, house & lot properties, secondary sales, and real-world due diligence risks—not theoretical checklists or recycled advice.
How the Guides are Structured
- Main Guides present the full process and decision context for a specific transaction type.
- Sub-Guides break down complex steps—such as legal checks, taxes, or timelines—that require precision.
- Checklists and visuals support execution by clarifying tasks that are often misunderstood or skipped.
Not sure where to begin?
If you’re deciding whether to buy, sell, or pause, start with the Buying or Selling Guide. If your situation feels unclear, clarity before action is always the safer move.
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