OFW Guide to Buying Pre-Selling Condos Without Being Scammed
An OFW should not buy a pre-selling condo because the project has a showroom, social-media ads or a broker presentation. Before reserving, verify the…
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Buying Property in the Philippines
Plan the financing, verify the property and seller, understand the contract, then close and transfer with fewer surprises.
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How to Verify a Clean Property Title
The essential checks to make before paying a reservation fee, deposit or purchase price.
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1. Budget and finance
2. Verify the property
3. Compare the contract
4. Close and transfer
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