Mikael's Adventures in Real Estate

Get your certified true copy of title anywhere I have been asked to investigate several properties in the past. To investigate properties means that I need to go to various local and national government agencies in the Philippines and get copies of certain documents.  For example, I need to get the latest certified true copy of tax declaration from a municipal or city assessor's office. I have been going to various cities in Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, and Batangas, wherever I have a titling work or sale. I also need to get a Tax Identification Number (TIN) verification of buyers and sellers from Bureau of Internal Revenue where the property is located, on which I have to prepare a BIR Form 1904, to be stamped by a BIR agent. I also need to get a certified true copy of title in Registry of Deeds branch wherever the property is located. I understand that tax declaration needs to be retrieved locally, but TIN and certified true copy of title can be requested anywhere, thanks to BIR...

Paying tax for properties sold or donated in the Philippines In life, there are things you cannot escape - namely death and taxes. Taxes are your prime contribution to the improvement of your municipality, city, and even the whole country - where you could access police for security, roads for mobility, healthcare from government hospitals, and liberty from doing personal and business matters by following the law.  Whenever we want a property sold or donated to someone else, we have to pay taxes. In the Philippines, there are taxes that you need to settle in transferring the ownership to someone else. There are local and national taxes. Local taxes include real property taxes and transfer tax. National taxes need to be paid in Bureau of Internal Revenue - particularly capital gains tax, documentary stamps tax, donor's tax, and certification fees. As for the properties to be accepted for processing in national and local taxes, certain documents need to be submitted as well, but that...

Metro Manila Local Government Unit Offices Need to know various local city halls and municipalities in the National Capital Region (Metro Manila) to transact over things? A pocket guide is available here - Location, its Google Map, official website, treasury contact (only for real property taxes) and the availability of online payment portals.  Caloocan Google Map:  https://goo.gl/maps/HkpXWavPWSHXpEELA Website:  https://caloocancity.gov.ph/ Treasury: Treasurer’s Office – Real Property Tax – 0917-8763390 Assessor: 8288-8811 local 2213 Engineering: 8288-88-11 loc. 2263 or 2296 Online payment portal:  https://online.caloocancity.gov.ph Las Pinas Google Map:  https://goo.gl/maps/D8mh5BTx4F1WEX1t5 Website:  https://www.laspinascity.gov.ph/ Treasurer: Treasury – 8871-43-39 Assessor: 8874-6781 Engineering: 8873-30-04 Online payment portal: none Makati Google Map:  https://goo.gl/maps/1omTq3cFoDGmw5Eg6 Website:  https://www.makati.gov.ph Treasurer: n/a A...

Rizal Province Municipal Offices The province of Rizal is where I live and I would like to share people a pocket guide to accessing contacts where to pay their annual local taxes: A NGONO Google Map :  https://goo.gl/maps/m4WXcta9ERbrA7DPA Website:  https://angono.gov.ph/ Treasury Contact: Municipal Treasurer 8470-0567, 8651-0080 Engineering 8651-3155 Assessor: 8451-0189 Online payment portal: n/a A NTIPOLO Google Map:  https://goo.gl/maps/QuTUjH3WYqFJh9y1A Website:  https://www.facebook.com/antipolocitygovernment Treasury Contact: +632 8689 4500 Engineering: n/a Assessor: n/a Online payment portal: n/a BARAS Google Map:  https://goo.gl/maps/KA2tWJbT2mRhRtkf8 Website:  https://barasrizal.gov.ph/ Treasury Contact: +632 8653 1061 Engineering: n/a Assessor: n/a Online payment portal:  https://barasrizal.gov.ph/e-services/ B INANGONAN Google Map:  https://goo.gl/maps/YUDBmkCC8bciHBUF6 Website:  https://binangonan.gov.ph/ Treasury Contact: +632 86...

Easily Accessing Government Services through Citizen's Charter The services of the government of the Philippines, whether local government units, government-owned and controlled corporations, and national government agencies are rather difficult for a private individual to access and navigate. People resort into asking questions in Facebook groups, providing answers on legal questions which could be adequate or not, and be entangled with a complex set of questions.  Rather than seeking help to online groups, I would rather find contact numbers of various government agencies and pose simple questions. If my question is too complex, I have to go direct to the location of the government agency that I need. I would also have to prepare my documents so that I will not be wasting the time of the government personnel I am asking to help. Citizen's charter is a public and conspicuous information poster about the services of a specific department, agency, or local government office. Nor...

Fern @ Grass Residences by SMDC – Condo unit for sale in Quezon City Short summary 1 bedroom condo for sale, fully furnished, 22.00 sqm, located in Fern @ Grass Residences Quezon City near SM North EDSA. Selling price is PHP 4,000,000.00. For viewing, assessment, and sample computation, message or call Mikael Manuel at 0907 422 6888 . Actual Property Pictures Executive Summary One-bedroom condo unit is for sale. The condo unit in Fern @ Grass Residences is fully furnished. Floor area is 22.0 square meters or 236.81 square feet. This is very attractive to minimalists and those who wish to live with less items in a home. The condo unit is located in 21/F, and have a magnificent view of the amenities. The selling price is set at four million pesos (PHP 4,000,000.00). Furnishings are carefully selected by the owner to follow a specific hotel theme, targeting daily stays in the condo unit. Furnishings are included in the sale. Fern @ Grass Residences is located near to SM North EDSA and MRT...

Roseville Subdivision Dasmarinas Cavite Lot for Sale Executive Summary The vacant lot is for sale, located in Roseville Subdivision in Dasmarinas, Cavite.  Lot area 110 square meters or 1,184.03 square feet Address: Phase 2, Block 2 Lot 3 Road lot is 8 meters wide, enough for two cars Selling price: PHP 1,000,000.00 inclusive of capital gains tax Owner can accept cash payment only. For other forms of payment, please send a Letter of Intent and a down payment. Clean title, updated real property tax, and homeowners' association dues updated Roseville Subdivision Map Roseville Subdivision is very accessible with 24/7 transportation, just beside Immaculate Concepcion Academy. A few minutes to Dasmarinas City Hall and Barangay in Amuntay Road Near Public Schools (Francisco Barzaga Elementary and Highschool, Dasma Elementary School) and Private School (St. Jude, Immaculate Conception, Vel Maris, Solid Rock School, etc.) Near colleges and universities like Dela Salle University, Lyceum Un...

The Grand Towers Manila by Moldex Realty 2 Bedroom Condo for Sale Executive Summary Two bedroom condo unit is for sale in The Grand Towers Manila by Moldex Realty. Seller is a couple.  Floor area is 34.84 square meters or 375.01 square feet Located in 25th floor Corner unit Selling price is PHP 4,000,000.00 exclusive of taxes and fees. Buyer must pay ALL taxes and fees. Estimate is around 10%.  The condo is available for two payment options: cash, or part cash and part bank loan. The bank loan part depends on the loanable amount given by the bank. The condo is updated in condominium dues and real property taxes.  Presentation of documents shall be available upon viewing. Turnover of all documents shall be on the day of execution of Deed of Absolute Sale and payment of cash and Letter of Guarantee from the buyer's bank (if any) For viewing schedule and assessment, call Mikael at 0907 422 6888 Property Pictures About The Grand Towers Manila is a high-rise vertical developme...

One Adriatico Place Malate Manila - 1 bedroom condo for rent and sale Executive Summary A condo unit is available for either rent or sale in One Adriatico Place in Malate, Manila.  Floor area of 39 square meters or 419.79 square feet Studio unit is converted to 1 bedroom Located in 23rd floor Monthly rent is PHP 25,000.00 Requirements are ID, 1 month advanced, 2 months security deposit, and 11 post dated checks Personal lease only For viewing schedule , contact Mikael at 0907 422 6888 The condo unit is also posted for sale. The details are as follows: The property is owned by a corporation. Clean title, real property tax updated, and condominium dues are updated as well. Selling price is PHP 5,250,000.00 The selling price is net to seller; all taxes and fees shall be paid by buyer.  For more details about taxes, fees, and scheduled viewing, contact Mikael at 0907 422 6888 Property Pictures About One Adriatico Place One Adriatico Place is one of the three towers of Adriatico Pl...