Renting a House or Apartment

Finding a real estate or rental property

Rental costs
The Standards
Tip: With a relatively small amount of money, one can eliminate deficiencies and make the property more suitable for your needs and preferences. Possibly negotiate a rent reduction in return for the improvement.
Buy a house or apartment

- Buy a house
- Buying a condo
- Marry a Filipina/Filipino
If you are married to a Filipino citizen, you can buy a property in your spouse's name. Although your name will not be on the title, it may be included in the contract to purchase the property.
If you are legally independent, or your spouse dies, the land cannot be transferred to you (as foreigners cannot yet own the land), but you will have a reasonable amount of time to sell the property and collect the proceeds. Otherwise, the property will be passed on to the heirs and/or relatives of your spouse.
- Buy through a Company
Transaction fees
Finding the Right Balance
