Alternatives to Putting Land in a Filipino Spouse's Name When You're a Foreign Buyer
Foreign buyers who fund land purchases in a Filipino spouse's name have no legal protection if the relationship ends. Here are the actual legal alternatives.
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All articles about Buying Property in the Philippines — Foreigner's Guide.
Philippines Property Guide vs Real Estate Attorney: Which Does a Foreign Buyer Actually Need?
Comparing a foreigner's property guide against hiring a Philippine real estate attorney — costs, scope, what each covers, and when you need both.
How to Verify the 40% Foreign Ownership Quota Before Buying a Philippines Condo
The Corporate Secretary's Certificate is the only document that protects a foreign buyer from a blocked CCT. Here's exactly how to get it and what it must say.
SRRV Classic vs Smile for Buying a Condo in the Philippines: Which Tier Actually Lets You Use the Deposit for Property?
SRRV Classic allows deposit conversion to buy a condo in the Philippines; SRRV Smile does not. Here's the full comparison for foreign retirees.
Alternatives to Lamudi and PropertyGuru for Foreign Buyers Researching Philippines Property
Property portals show listings but omit foreign quota status, title due diligence, and tax calculation. Here's what foreign buyers actually need alongside or instead of portals.
Can a Foreigner Buy Property in the Philippines?
What foreigners can legally own in the Philippines — condos, land rules, the 40% quota, and the one exception most buyers miss. A practical breakdown.
Buying a Philippines Condo Remotely as a Foreigner: What Actually Works and What Doesn't
Foreign buyers purchasing Philippines condos without being on the ground face specific risks around quota verification, title checks, and BIR filing. Here's the practical framework.
Maceda Law Cash Surrender Value: How the Refund Is Calculated
Exactly how the Maceda Law cash surrender value formula works, what payments count, the 50% floor and 90% cap, and why stopping payments the wrong way costs you money.
Former Filipino Citizen Land Ownership: What You Can Still Buy
Former natural-born Filipino citizens can own up to 1,000 sqm of residential land in the Philippines. Here's exactly how the right works and what you need to qualify.
Condominium Certificate of Title Philippines: What It Is and How to Transfer It
What a CCT is, how it differs from a TCT, how to verify one on the LRA eSerbisyo portal, and exactly how to transfer condo title to a new owner in the Philippines.
Certificate of Inward Remittance Philippines: What It Is and Why Foreign Buyers Need It
What a Certificate of Inward Remittance is, how to get one from your Philippine bank, and why skipping BSP registration makes it impossible to repatriate your money later.
Best Condo Developers in the Philippines for Foreign Buyers
Which Philippine condo developers are safest for foreigners? A track-record comparison of Ayala Land, SMDC, Megaworld, DMCI and what to verify before signing.
Association Dues for Condos in the Philippines: What Owners Actually Pay
How Philippine condo association dues are calculated per sqm, what they cover, what happens when you don't pay, and how dues vary between developers and buildings.