Assignment of Rights in a Pre-Selling Condo: How Pasalo Property Sales Work
Pasalo is the Maceda Law-protected right to assign an unpaid Contract to Sell to a new buyer. Here is how the legal process, developer…
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Contract to Sell Cancellation in the Philippines: What Happens When the Buyer Stops Paying?
A contract to sell cannot be cancelled the moment a buyer misses a payment. Here is the grace period, notarized notice, and cash surrender…
Can You Get a Condo Reservation Fee Back? Cancellation and Refund Rules Explained
A condo reservation fee is almost always non-refundable if you simply change your mind, but PD 957 and your own reservation form can still…
Metro Manila Foreclosed Properties Weekly Watch: Sep 14-20, 2026
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Reservation Fee vs Earnest Money vs Down Payment: What Is Refundable?
A reservation fee is usually non-refundable, earnest money legally binds the buyer to complete the sale, and a down payment is refundable only under…
Lost Land Title in the Philippines: Reconstitution and Replacement Process
Losing your own copy of a land title calls for a Section 109 "replacement" petition — full reconstitution under RA 26 or RA 6732…
Notice of Lis Pendens in the Philippines: Why This Title Annotation Should Never Be Ignored
A notice of lis pendens means an actual court case affecting a property's title or possession is already pending — and a buyer who…
Adverse Claim on a Land Title in the Philippines: What Buyers Should Do Before Purchasing
An adverse claim on a Philippine title doesn't expire after 30 days like many sellers claim — the Supreme Court says it stays effective…
Registry of Deeds Fees and Registration Process After Buying Property in the Philippines
Registering a deed at the Registry of Deeds means a separate LRA fee on top of BIR and local taxes. Here's how that fee…
eCAR Explained: How the BIR Electronic Certificate Authorizing Registration Works
An eCAR is the BIR certificate proving property transfer taxes have been paid — the Registry of Deeds will not register a new title…