Should OFWs Buy Property in the Province or Metro Manila? An Honest Comparison
This decision gets framed online as a simple binary — city for investment, province for the heart — but the honest answer depends on…
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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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Common Scams Targeting OFW Property Buyers (And How to Spot Them)
The most dangerous OFW property scams usually exploit distance, urgency and delegated trust. The safest response is not to memorize scam stories but to…
OFW Retirement Plan: Buying Property Now to Live in Later
Buying a retirement property while you’re still working abroad is a fundamentally different exercise from buying a home you’ll move into immediately — you’re…
OFW Home Buying Timeline: How Long the Process Really Takes from Overseas
Ask ten OFWs how long it took them to buy property in the Philippines and you’ll get ten different answers — not because the…
Buying Property for Your Family vs Under Your Own Name: What OFWs Should Know
Here’s a question that seems simple but hides real legal weight: if you’re the one paying for the property, should the title actually say…
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…
How OFWs Can Buy Property in the Philippines While Working Abroad: A Complete Guide
OFWs can buy Philippine property while working abroad, but the safest process is verification-first. Confirm the property, seller or developer, representative, financing requirements and…
How to Evaluate Condo and Apartment Developers in the Philippines
There are dozens of real estate developers operating in the Philippines — ranging from large publicly listed conglomerates to smaller regional players. This article…
ROI of Buying vs Renting Out an Apartment in the Philippines
Buying an apartment to live in and buying an apartment to rent out are different financial decisions. An owner-occupier gets housing value and avoids…
10 Common Mistakes When Buying an Apartment in the Philippines (And How to Avoid Them)
Buying Mistakes to Avoid Before You Commit Most property buying mistakes in the Philippines aren’t made out of stupidity. They’re made out of excitement,…