PRACTICAL HOUSING GUIDES
Good questions before you make a home decision.
Straightforward guides to the costs, loan terms, and trade-offs that come with renting or buying in the Philippines.
- Should I Buy a Car Before a Cheaper Home Farther Away?A car is not automatically a prerequisite for buying a home farther from the city. A lower house price may be offset by years of vehicle, fuel, toll,...
- The True Cost of Buying a House in the Philippines: Beyond the Price TagThe price on the listing is not the amount you need to own a home. The full cost includes getting the keys, keeping the place in good shape, borrowing the...
- What Is RPT in the Philippines? Real Property Tax, Basic Tax, and SEFRPT means real property tax. Often called amilyar, it is a recurring local tax on real property such as land, buildings, and other improvements. The bill is...
- Where to Look When Metro Manila Houses Are Too ExpensiveIf Metro Manila home prices do not fit your budget, widening the search may reveal more options—but the cheapest listing is not automatically the best...
- Won a Pag-IBIG Bid, but the House Is Occupied? What to Do NextWinning a Pag-IBIG bid for a property that is occupied does not necessarily mean you can move in right away. The bid award, completion of payment and...