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Buying property in Philippines

Articles about buying and owning property in Philippines as a foreign buyer.

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DataLand Inc: What the Philippine Developer Has Delivered, and What Is Still on Paper

DataLand Inc: What the Philippine Developer Has Delivered, and What Is Still on Paper

Tytans Properties and Tambuli Seaside Living: Six Years Late, and What Buyers Should Ask

Tytans Properties and Tambuli Seaside Living: Six Years Late, and What Buyers Should Ask

Philippine Home Prices Grow 0.4 Percent in the Second Quarter, Slowest Since 2019

Philippine Home Prices Grow 0.4 Percent in the Second Quarter, Slowest Since 2019

Hausland Development Corporation: Who Owns It and Which Entity Actually Sells You a Home

Hausland Development Corporation: Who Owns It and Which Entity Actually Sells You a Home

Amberland Corporation: Eight Ortigas Towers, and No Disclosed Owner

Amberland Corporation: Eight Ortigas Towers, and No Disclosed Owner

Earth and Style Corporation: The Licence Records Behind Jubilation New Biñan

Earth and Style Corporation: The Licence Records Behind Jubilation New Biñan

Who Actually Sells You a Camella Home, and How to Check the Licence

Who Actually Sells You a Camella Home, and How to Check the Licence

Trans-Phil House Corporation: Which Company Are You Actually Buying From?

Trans-Phil House Corporation: Which Company Are You Actually Buying From?

Duros Land Properties, Inc: Which Cebu Entity Signs, and What DHSUD Has Licensed

Duros Land Properties, Inc: Which Cebu Entity Signs, and What DHSUD Has Licensed

Philippine Central Bank Raises Policy Rate to 5 Percent in Third Hike of 2026

Philippine Central Bank Raises Policy Rate to 5 Percent in Third Hike of 2026

Ayala Land Lifts 2026 Capex to 60 Billion Pesos as Philippine Launch Pipeline Shifts Provincial

Ayala Land Lifts 2026 Capex to 60 Billion Pesos as Philippine Launch Pipeline Shifts Provincial

Philippine Office Take-Up Falls 24% in Q2 2026 as Vacancy Holds Near 19%

Philippine Office Take-Up Falls 24% in Q2 2026 as Vacancy Holds Near 19%

Can Foreigners Own Property in the Philippines? The Condo 40% Rule Explained

Can Foreigners Own Property in the Philippines? The Condo 40% Rule Explained

Can Foreigners Own Land in the Philippines? What the SRRV Does Not Give You

Can Foreigners Own Land in the Philippines? What the SRRV Does Not Give You

Can Foreigners Own Property in the Philippines? The 40% Condominium Rule Explained

Can Foreigners Own Property in the Philippines? The 40% Condominium Rule Explained

Philippines Condominium Act: The 40% Foreign Ownership Rule Explained

Philippines Condominium Act: The 40% Foreign Ownership Rule Explained

What Happens If Your Developer's License to Sell Is Revoked While You Are Paying for a Pre-Selling Condo in the Philippines

What Happens If Your Developer's License to Sell Is Revoked While You Are Paying for a Pre-Selling Condo in the Philippines

Can Foreigners Buy Property in the Philippines? What You Can and Cannot Own

Can Foreigners Buy Property in the Philippines? What You Can and Cannot Own

Taxes for Foreign Property Owners in the Philippines: A 2026 Guide

Taxes for Foreign Property Owners in the Philippines: A 2026 Guide

How to Verify a Property Developer in the Philippines: License to Sell, Titles, and Red Flags

How to Verify a Property Developer in the Philippines: License to Sell, Titles, and Red Flags

Manila vs Cebu vs Davao: Where Should Foreign Condo Buyers Look in 2026?

Manila vs Cebu vs Davao: Where Should Foreign Condo Buyers Look in 2026?

What Happens If a Foreigner Buys Land Through a Filipino Nominee in the Philippines

What Happens If a Foreigner Buys Land Through a Filipino Nominee in the Philippines

Using a Filipino nominee or spouse to hold land for a foreigner is barred by the Anti-Dummy Law. Here is what really happens to the property, the money, and the parties when these arrangements are challenged.

How to Verify a Philippine Developer's License to Sell with DHSUD: Step by Step

How to Verify a Philippine Developer's License to Sell with DHSUD: Step by Step

How foreign buyers can confirm a Philippine condo developer's License to Sell and Certificate of Registration with DHSUD under PD 957, and what refund rights apply if it sold without one.

Can Foreigners Own Property in the Philippines? The 2026 Legal Reality

Can Foreigners Own Property in the Philippines? The 2026 Legal Reality

Property Taxes and Closing Costs for Foreign Condo Buyers in the Philippines (2026)

Property Taxes and Closing Costs for Foreign Condo Buyers in the Philippines (2026)

Makati vs BGC vs Cebu: Where Foreigners Should Buy a Condo in 2026

Makati vs BGC vs Cebu: Where Foreigners Should Buy a Condo in 2026

A Foreign Buyer's Tax Guide to Owning a Condo in the Philippines (2026)

A Foreign Buyer's Tax Guide to Owning a Condo in the Philippines (2026)

Step-by-Step: How Foreigners Buy a Condo in the Philippines in 2026

Step-by-Step: How Foreigners Buy a Condo in the Philippines in 2026

Manila vs Cebu: Where Should Foreign Condo Buyers Invest in 2026?

Manila vs Cebu: Where Should Foreign Condo Buyers Invest in 2026?

Residency Through Property in the Philippines: SRRV and the 99-Year Lease Explained

Residency Through Property in the Philippines: SRRV and the 99-Year Lease Explained

How Foreigners Buy a Condo in the Philippines: The 2026 Step-by-Step Process

How Foreigners Buy a Condo in the Philippines: The 2026 Step-by-Step Process

Residency Through Property in the Philippines: SIRV, SRRV and the Investor Visa Routes

Residency Through Property in the Philippines: SIRV, SRRV and the Investor Visa Routes

Buying a Condo in the Philippines as a Foreigner: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

Buying a Condo in the Philippines as a Foreigner: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

Can Foreigners Own Land in the Philippines? The 2026 Legal Reality

Can Foreigners Own Land in the Philippines? The 2026 Legal Reality

What Happens If a Foreigner Inherits Land in the Philippines

What Happens If a Foreigner Inherits Land in the Philippines

What actually happens when a foreigner inherits land in the Philippines, where ownership is constitutionally restricted: the intestate succession exception, the will distinction, former-Filipino rights, condominium inheritance, estate tax, and what a foreign heir should do.

Can Foreigners Buy Condos in the Philippines? Yes, Up to 40 Percent of a Project

Can Foreigners Buy Condos in the Philippines? Yes, Up to 40 Percent of a Project

What Happens If a Foreigner Inherits Land in the Philippines

What Happens If a Foreigner Inherits Land in the Philippines

What actually happens when a foreigner inherits land in the Philippines, including the constitutional hereditary-succession exception, the intestate-only limit, resale restrictions, and rules for former Filipino citizens.

Property Developers in Makati: A Foreign Buyer's Shortlist for 2026

Property Developers in Makati: A Foreign Buyer's Shortlist for 2026

Philippines Real Estate FAQ for Foreign Buyers: 25 Questions Answered

Philippines Real Estate FAQ for Foreign Buyers: 25 Questions Answered

A 25-question FAQ on buying property in the Philippines as a foreigner in 2026: the constitutional land ban, condo ownership under RA 4726 and the 40 percent rule, long-term leases under RA 12252, the Anti-Dummy Law, taxes, and residency options.

Can Foreigners Own Property in the Philippines? The Real Rules in 2026

Can Foreigners Own Property in the Philippines? The Real Rules in 2026

SRRV After the 2025 Restructure: How Foreigners Get Philippines Residency Through Property

SRRV After the 2025 Restructure: How Foreigners Get Philippines Residency Through Property

Manila vs Cebu vs Davao: A Foreign Buyer's Property Market Comparison for 2026

Manila vs Cebu vs Davao: A Foreign Buyer's Property Market Comparison for 2026

Can Foreigners Buy Condos in the Philippines? The 40% Rule Under RA 4726 Explained

Can Foreigners Buy Condos in the Philippines? The 40% Rule Under RA 4726 Explained

Manila vs Cebu vs Davao: Foreign Buyer Property Markets in 2026

Manila vs Cebu vs Davao: Foreign Buyer Property Markets in 2026

The 40% Foreign Cap: How Condo Ownership Actually Works in the Philippines

The 40% Foreign Cap: How Condo Ownership Actually Works in the Philippines

Manila vs Cebu vs Davao vs Boracay: Where Foreign Buyers Should Look in the Philippines in 2026

Manila vs Cebu vs Davao vs Boracay: Where Foreign Buyers Should Look in the Philippines in 2026

Property Taxes in the Philippines for Foreign Owners: 2026 Guide

Property Taxes in the Philippines for Foreign Owners: 2026 Guide

RA 4726 Explained: How the 40% Condominium Foreign Ownership Cap Works in 2026

RA 4726 Explained: How the 40% Condominium Foreign Ownership Cap Works in 2026

The Philippines SRRV: Residency Through Property Investment Explained

The Philippines SRRV: Residency Through Property Investment Explained

Manila vs Cebu for Foreign Property Buyers: 2026 Comparison

Manila vs Cebu for Foreign Property Buyers: 2026 Comparison

Philippines Real Estate Scams: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know

Philippines Real Estate Scams: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know

Manila, Cebu, or Davao? Three Philippine Property Markets Compared (2026)

Manila, Cebu, or Davao? Three Philippine Property Markets Compared (2026)

The 40% Rule: What Foreigners Can Actually Own in the Philippines (2026)

The 40% Rule: What Foreigners Can Actually Own in the Philippines (2026)

Philippine Residency Through Property: SRRV vs SIRV in 2026

Philippine Residency Through Property: SRRV vs SIRV in 2026

Manila vs Cebu vs Davao: Comparing Philippine Cities for Foreign Property Buyers in 2026

Manila vs Cebu vs Davao: Comparing Philippine Cities for Foreign Property Buyers in 2026

The Philippine Condominium Act (RA 4726): How the 40% Foreign Ownership Rule Actually Works

The Philippine Condominium Act (RA 4726): How the 40% Foreign Ownership Rule Actually Works

Best Real Estate Developers in Cavite for Foreign Buyers (2026)

Best Real Estate Developers in Cavite for Foreign Buyers (2026)

Nuvoland Philippines Inc Foreign Buyer Guide: Nuvo City, Infinity Tower, and the Quezon City Mid-Market (2026)

Nuvoland Philippines Inc Foreign Buyer Guide: Nuvo City, Infinity Tower, and the Quezon City Mid-Market (2026)

Top Township Developers in the Philippines for Foreign Buyers in 2026

Top Township Developers in the Philippines for Foreign Buyers in 2026

Manila vs Cebu vs Davao: Where to Buy Property as a Foreign Investor in 2026

Manila vs Cebu vs Davao: Where to Buy Property as a Foreign Investor in 2026

A detailed comparison of Metro Manila (BGC, Makati, Ortigas), Cebu, and Davao for foreign property investors, covering prices per square meter, rental yields, and market characteristics.

Philippines Real Estate Scams: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know

Philippines Real Estate Scams: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know

A guide to the most common real estate scams targeting foreign buyers in the Philippines, including pre-selling fraud, fake titles, double-selling, and how to verify developers through DHSUD.

Philippines Condo Investment: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know About Pre-Selling, Turnover, and Rental Yields

Philippines Condo Investment: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know About Pre-Selling, Turnover, and Rental Yields

The complete investment guide to Philippine condo pre-selling mechanics, turnover timelines, actual rental yield calculations, and what determines whether a unit generates positive cash flow for foreign owners.

Complete Property Buying Process in the Philippines for Foreigners Step by Step

Complete Property Buying Process in the Philippines for Foreigners Step by Step

Every step of buying a condo in the Philippines as a foreigner, from reservation agreement to CCT transfer at the Registry of Deeds, with the exact documents, fees, and government offices involved.

Manila vs Cebu vs Davao: Where to Buy Property as a Foreign Investor in 2026

Manila vs Cebu vs Davao: Where to Buy Property as a Foreign Investor in 2026

A data-driven comparison of the Philippines' three major property markets for foreign investors, covering price per square meter, rental yields, BGC vs Makati vs Ortigas, and PEZA zone impact on demand.

Philippines Real Estate Scams: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know

Philippines Real Estate Scams: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know

The specific scams targeting foreign property buyers in the Philippines, from pre-selling fraud and fake titles to double-selling schemes, with verification steps for every transaction.

Can Foreigners Own Property in the Philippines? The 2026 Legal Guide

Can Foreigners Own Property in the Philippines? The 2026 Legal Guide

The complete legal breakdown of what foreigners can and cannot own in the Philippines, including the 60/40 condo rule, land ownership restrictions, and the specific laws that govern every transaction.

Top Property Developers in the Philippines for Foreign Buyers in 2026

Top Property Developers in the Philippines for Foreign Buyers in 2026

A ranked breakdown of the 10 most important Philippine property developers that foreign buyers should know, including track records, flagship projects, and what each developer actually delivers.

Bay Horizons Land and Homes Inc: A Profile for Foreign Buyers Researching Philippine Developers

Bay Horizons Land and Homes Inc: A Profile for Foreign Buyers Researching Philippine Developers

Bay Horizons Land and Homes Inc is a Philippine corporation that surfaces regularly in searches for affordable residential developers in the greater Manila a...

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