The Rent Control Act (RA 9653) Explained for Landlords and Tenants
For 2026, covered residential units renting for ₱10,000 or less per month are subject to a maximum rent increase of 1% while occupied by…
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Beginner’s Guide to Renting an Apartment in the Philippines
A complete path from budgeting and viewing to signing, paying and moving in.
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1. Budget and compare
2. Research and verify
3. Sign and pay
4. Move and resolve
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Security Deposit Rules in the Philippines: What Landlords Can and Cannot Deduct
Philippine security-deposit rules depend first on whether the tenancy is covered by the Rent Control Act framework. For covered residential units, RA 9653 limits…
Lease Contract Essentials: What Every Philippine Rental Agreement Must Include
A Philippine lease agreement should do more than state the rent and term. It should identify the parties and property, define payment and deposit…
How to Do a Virtual Property Viewing Properly: Questions to Ask and Red Flags
A virtual viewing is only as good as how deliberately it’s run — a passive video call where someone pans a phone camera around…
How to Evaluate Condo and Apartment Developers in the Philippines
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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…
Expat Guide: Renting an Apartment in the Philippines on a Fixed Income
The Philippines is one of the more popular retirement and long-stay destinations in Southeast Asia. The combination of English fluency, relatively low cost of…
Monthly Budget Breakdown for Renting an Apartment in the Philippines
Your real monthly apartment cost in the Philippines is usually higher than the advertised rent. A useful renter budget separates recurring occupancy costs—rent, electricity,…
Renting in the Philippines: A Beginner’s Guide for Locals and Expats
Learn how to rent an apartment in the Philippines, from budgeting and property checks to lease terms, deposits, documents and renter safety for locals…