How to Raise Rent Without Losing a Good Tenant
Before raising rent in the Philippines, first determine whether the tenancy is covered by the current Rent Control Act framework. For 2026, qualifying residential…
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Renting to Students vs Professionals vs Families: Pros, Cons, and Wear-and-Tear
Student, professional and family labels can help you think about likely housing needs, but they should not be treated as reliable predictors of payment…
Red Flags in Prospective Tenants: What Experienced Landlords Watch For
The useful difference between casual screening and disciplined screening is not a longer list of suspicions — it is using the same relevant, verifiable…
How to Advertise Your Rental: Where Filipino Renters Actually Search in 2026
The best place to advertise a Philippine rental is wherever qualified renters for that exact location already search—not automatically the platform with the largest…
Should You Hire a Property Manager or Self-Manage? Cost-Benefit Breakdown
Self-managing is usually cheaper in cash but more expensive in owner time; professional management costs more but can reduce operational burden and local-response risk.…
Handling Repairs and Maintenance: What Landlords Must Pay For by Law
Philippine landlords are generally responsible for repairs needed to keep a leased property fit for its intended use, while tenants are responsible for damage…
Long-Term Tenants vs Higher Turnover: The Math Behind Keeping Good Renters
There’s a specific bias that trips up a lot of landlords: focusing on the rent number visible in each individual lease while ignoring the…
How to Write a Move-In/Move-Out Inspection Checklist That Protects You
Nearly every security deposit dispute boils down to the same underlying problem: two people disagreeing about what condition the unit was actually in at…
Furnished vs Unfurnished Rentals: Which Earns More in the Philippines?
The obvious answer — furnished units rent for more, so furnish your unit — skips the actual math landlords need to run. Higher rent…
Percentage Tax vs VAT for Landlords: Which Applies to Your Rental Income
Philippine landlords should not decide between percentage tax and VAT by looking only at one month’s rent. The answer depends on registration status, total…