Lost Owner’s Duplicate Title: How to Replace It in the Philippines
How to replace a lost owner’s duplicate TCT or OCT: affidavit of loss, RTC petition under Section 109 of PD 1529, proof of loss and fake-title risks.
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Common Legal Issues in Philippine Property Sales Contracts
The most common legal problems in Philippine property sales — wrong seller, missing spousal consent, unregistered deeds, disguised loans, area and title issues — with the rule, the fix and the next step for each.
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Who Pays Capital Gains Tax, DST, Transfer Tax, and Registration Fees in a Property Sale?
Who is legally liable for and who commonly pays Philippine property-sale taxes and transfer costs, including CGT, DST, local transfer tax, and registration fees.
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Property Purchase Timeline: When to Pay, Sign the Deed, Transfer Title
The Philippine property purchase timeline step by step: when to release the down payment, when to sign the deed of absolute sale, and how long title transfer takes through the BIR, the local treasurer and the Registry of Deeds.
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What Should Be in a Contract to Sell for Property?
A practical Philippine contract-to-sell checklist covering property description, price, payment milestones, title, default, cancellation, taxes, possession, and closing obligations.
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Contract of Sale vs Contract to Sell: Differences and Cancellation
In a contract of sale the seller agrees to transfer ownership, which passes on delivery. In a contract to sell the seller keeps ownership until full payment. The difference decides remedies, cancellation and Maceda Law protection.
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How to Verify a Land Title Before Buying Property
Get the certified true copy yourself, read every annotation, match the land on the ground, verify the seller’s authority, and clear mortgages and adverse claims before you pay. The copy the seller shows you proves nothing on its own.
