Mark
@markandjane
English looking for information about Philippines
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Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Tell me about it I am still trying to sell my Bogo house since 2008. Considering renting it out by the room or the entire house. :cool:Sorry to hear that, Charles...although we know the area we want to live, we won't make any commitment until our ... Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Ishar is stating the law. Only a Philippino citizen can own land. A 13a residency does not grant citizenship. Study the law and not the embassy website. You can have your Philippino spouse who is a citizen purchase land but will be in her name.Yes, ... Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Yes, she is pointing out how the law stands on a foreigner owning a residential building etc...not a foreigner holding a 13a residency visa...period So, its your opinion the official Philippines embassy website dont actually know what there on ... Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Ishar is stating the law. Only a Philippino citizen can own land. A 13a residency does not grant citizenship. Study the law and not the embassy website. You can have your Philippino spouse who is a citizen purchase land but will be in her name.Yes, ... Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Ishar is stating the law. Only a Philippino citizen can own land. A 13a residency does not grant citizenship. Study the law and not the embassy website. You can have your Philippino spouse who is a citizen purchase land but will be in her name.Yes, ... Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Then please do tell me where Ive misunderstood on your very own Philippine Embassy website ' Foreigners in possession of a valid 13a residency visa can purchase land / property to reside on'...looking forward very much to being enlightened. I agree ... Read More
Is Price paramount in Phills by blueoakey
Pretty quite on here lately, lets try to spark debate. we have noticed with repeated reguallity lately that competitors in our business(cleaning detergents)are selling a very much diluted and therefore cheaper product, so my question is is price ...
Nearly everything is diluted Pete...the paint whats put on the walls..the fuel whats put in the motor vehicles to the concrete to build our houses....I could go on and on...frm what I gather, its the normal way things are done. Depressing ... Read More
Cost of Housing by blueoakey
as I have stated before I read Aust paper online daily A report in smh.com.au this morning says average house prices in Sydney was $637,000AU of which average loan is $307,000 for compare * 42 to pesos so at current interest rate of 7% average home ...
I have to agree with you Pete...to get the same sort of house we are going to buy in Cavite, we would have to win the lotto to buy its equal in London....we know there are risks but, hey we are not those types who spend there days sat on the fence ... Read More
Marriage formalities by Jona3300
Hello all, I have a unique problem that I would like advise on. I was married to my wife in April 2010 in IloIlo, upon my return to the U.S.A I learn that my divorce from a previous marriage did not officially finalize until 2 weeks after my ...
if there is no married certificate found in her name at NSO or {national statistic office} verry easy to her to get cenomar {certificate of no marrieds found at her name}I would tread very carefully here....all because the husband didn't ... Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
A foreigner can hold a lease of 50 years (plus extension?). What would prevent a foreigner contractually agreeing to purchase a lease on property for an amount equal to the purchase price so that the purchase and the lease were simultaneous ... Read More
$1200 budget by Kimimela
The top end of my budget with bills, food, rent and all should be at 1,200. But, even though I like the city, I think I would like the beaches of Cebu better. But, is Makati even possible with that sort of budget?
The top end of my budget with bills, food, rent and all should be at 1,200. But, even though I like the city, I think I would like the beaches of Cebu better. But, is Makati even possible with that sort of budget?Yes ofcourse if you going to live ... Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
There is a woman in Lapu-Lapu who does all the processing and running around for you for the 13A processing, that is she completes all the paperwork and makes runs to your home to get signatures and paperwork. I can send you her contact and price ... Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Only real advantage is not to have to do visa runs. But then your subject to exit tax.Depends on your own situation.....yes, no more visa runs. The main reason for me getting the resident visa 13a, is that it will save me whole bunch of British ... Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
It is my understanding that if a 13A visa application is granted you (foreigner) can indeed legally own property in The Philippines. As well as unlimited stay and be able to work.Only real advantage is not to have to do visa runs. But then your ... Read More
Family and I moving to Manila by markandjane
Hi, Im Mark, ...im married to Jane, my filipina wife and we have children. We are all live in London UK. We are all moving back to the Philippines (metro Manila) mid 2013. My question is this....can I, a British National, drive as a pro ...
mark again, did you check the prices of really good international schools? british school for example???? I was decided to make a second child until I discovered the prices of the "really good" international schools. not to mention the long waiting ... Read More