Title verification: the costly mistake you can avoid before you pay
A Certified True Copy from the Registry of Deeds costs a few hundred pesos. Skipping it can cost you the property.
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Plain-language explainers on Philippine property law from the Homes.ph editorial team. General information only, not legal advice.
A Certified True Copy from the Registry of Deeds costs a few hundred pesos. Skipping it can cost you the property.
While the amnesty window is open, families can settle decades-old estates without the usual penalties. Here is what heirs need to prepare — and why to check the deadline first.
Developers hand over the unit once. The punch list you sign at turnover decides how easily defects get fixed later.
The 40% foreign-ownership cap trips up many buyers. Here is how it works.
Buying property
A Certified True Copy from the Registry of Deeds costs a few hundred pesos. Skipping it can cost you the property.
Homes.ph Legal · Updated October 12, 2026 · 1 min read
Inheritance
While the amnesty window is open, families can settle decades-old estates without the usual penalties. Here is what heirs need to prepare — and why to check the deadline first.
Homes.ph Legal · Updated October 12, 2026 · 1 min read
Condominium
Developers hand over the unit once. The punch list you sign at turnover decides how easily defects get fixed later.
Homes.ph Legal · Updated October 12, 2026 · 1 min read
Condominium
The 40% foreign-ownership cap trips up many buyers. Here is how it works.
Homes.ph Legal · Updated October 12, 2026 · 1 min read
Land disputes
A rival claim, a double sale, or an old mortgage annotation can cloud your title. An action to quiet title asks the court to clear it.
Homes.ph Legal · Updated October 12, 2026 · 1 min read
Lease & tenancy
Security deposits, escalation, and pre-termination are where many rental disputes begin. Put them in writing.
Homes.ph Legal · Updated October 12, 2026 · 1 min read
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