Category: Legal Guides
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By U-PropertyPH Editorial Team | Published September 11, 2023 | Last reviewed: September 2026 | 6 min read Quick Answer Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) is…
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Fair Market Value (FMV) is the price agreed upon by a willing buyer and seller under usual conditions, not a fixed amount set by authorities.…
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Understand right of way easements under the Philippine Civil Code — legal basis, indemnity, registration, and how to resolve access disputes.
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How real estate appraisal works in the Philippines: BIR zonal value vs. bank appraisal, RESA-licensed appraisers, the process, fees, and FAQs for 2026.
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What Philippine leasehold law allows in 2026 — the new 99-year rule, registration, taxes, and risks buyers often miss.
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What an Occupancy Permit is, why banks and buyers require it, the full PD 1096 process, fees, and red flags to check before you buy.
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Learn how Philippine transfer tax works: LGU rates, the 60-day deadline, penalties, who pays, and how it fits with CGT and DST. Full 2026 guide
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Everything Philippine property owners need on building permits — requirements, fees, timelines, penalties, and occupancy permits under PD 1096 and RA 11032.
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How escrow protects Philippine real estate buyers and sellers — DHSUD, bank trust, and BIR CGT escrow explained, with costs, timelines, and a checklist
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Understand the real meaning of Philippine real estate terms—from titles to taxes—so you avoid costly mistakes when buying or investing.
