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Studio or one-bedroom condo for rental income in the Philippines? Compare yield mechanics, tenant demand, dues, and 2026 resale liquidity before you buy.
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Low-Rise vs Mid-Rise vs High-Rise Condo in the Philippines: Pros, Costs, and Resale Considerations
Low-rise, mid-rise, and high-rise are industry labels, not legal categories. Here's what each typically means for price, dues, amenities, and resale in the Philippine…
Developer Warranty for Condo Defects in the Philippines: What Buyers Can Ask to Have Repaired
What a Philippine condo developer is legally required to repair after turnover, how long that right lasts under the Civil Code and PD 957,…
Condo Turnover Defects: The Punch-List Checklist Every Buyer Should Use
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Condo Insurance vs Building Insurance in the Philippines: What Unit Owners Still Need to Insure
A condominium corporation's master insurance policy covers the building and common areas — not your unit's interior, belongings, or personal liability. Here's exactly where…
Who Pays for Condo Plumbing Leaks in the Philippines: Unit Owner or Condominium Corporation?
A pipe leak inside your condo's walls can still be the condominium corporation's bill, not yours — RA 4726 and a 2011 Supreme Court…
Renovating a Condo Unit in the Philippines: Permits, Contractor Rules and Building Restrictions
A condo renovation in the Philippines usually needs both your condo corporation's written approval and, for anything beyond cosmetic work, a government Building Permit…
Can Your Condo Ban Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals?
Philippine law never mentions Airbnb or short-term rentals in condos — the Condominium Act leaves it to each building's Master Deed, by-laws, and house…
Loan-to-Value Ratio Explained: Why Banks Will Not Finance 100% of Your Property
Philippine banks can legally lend up to 75% of a property's appraised value, but BSP collateral rules and each bank's own credit policy push…
Can One Co-Owner Sell Property Without the Others? Philippine Rules Explained
Under Article 493 of the Civil Code, a co-owner can only sell their own undivided share, not the whole property, without the other co-owners'…