Buying land in the Philippines

[bulaklak 0]

I am thinking of buying a land in the Philippines, My question is, what should I do to make sure that the land they're going to sell me is LEGAL and NOT FAKE. what steps I suppose to do? should I hire a lawyer and go to the City hall and check it if the land I will be buying is Legal?

input will appreciated.

[bulaklak 0]

Anyone here have experienced?

[Brian and Dona 0]

I am thinking of buying a land in the Philippines, My question is, what should I do to make sure that the land they're going to sell me is LEGAL and NOT FAKE. what steps I suppose to do? should I hire a lawyer and go to the City hall and check it if the land I will be buying is Legal?

input will appreciated.

Hello,

My wife is from the Philippines, and from what I know, if you are a foriegner, you cannot own land unless you are married to a citizen of the Philippines. I would consult a lawyer in the Philippines that specializes in this field to get the best answers

[Dakine 26]

Anyone here have experienced?

Yeah I/we purchased and own 4 pieces in the Philippines. Sorry but I'm to old to remember the details tho!

What goes around, comes around!

[AbbynSheryl 0]

only thing i know u have to be citizen of philippines to buy the land in phil, if u marry then it will be jointly assets, i heard from the friend who sells land in phil,

abby n sheryl

[jom 4]

If you are a US citizen, you CANNOT own land in the Philippines.

If you still want to buy land the title will have to be in the name of a Filipino citizen, or a domestic corporation.

To make sure that the land you are buying is " clean"....get a zerox copy of the title from the buyer then go to the Register of Deeds of the city/province where the land is located and get a recent certified true copy of the title so you will know if there encumbrances attached to the land and to make sure that the seller is the owner and his/her name is in the tile of the land.

Goodluck!

[Mrs.Cage 0]

Have someone verify the photocopy of the title at the Registry of Deeds (RD)

[jom 4]

In addition, also get a copy of the Tax declaration to make sure that the property tax is current.

[Dakine 26]

If you are a US citizen, you CANNOT own land in the Philippines.

If you still want to buy land the title will have to be in the name of a Filipino citizen, or a domestic corporation.

To make sure that the land you are buying is " clean"....get a zerox copy of the title from the buyer then go to the Register of Deeds of the city/province where the land is located and get a recent certified true copy of the title so you will know if there encumbrances attached to the land and to make sure that the seller is the owner and his/her name is in the tile of the land.

Goodluck!

Americans can't buy land but they can buy "structures" Condos!

[bulaklak 0]

What goes around, comes around!

What do you mean by that? I don't believe that saying btw, good people can be a victim of scam.

[bulaklak 0]

If you are a US citizen, you CANNOT own land in the Philippines.

If you still want to buy land the title will have to be in the name of a Filipino citizen, or a domestic corporation.

To make sure that the land you are buying is " clean"....get a zerox copy of the title from the buyer then go to the Register of Deeds of the city/province where the land is located and get a recent certified true copy of the title so you will know if there encumbrances attached to the land and to make sure that the seller is the owner and his/her name is in the tile of the land.

Goodluck!

Thank you jom for the info, I'm a Filipina...My father owned some land in the Philippines but since he's too old couldn't remember what the procedure; and he can't give me any advice about it, that's why I ask here because I want to have my OWN land but I have no Idea what the procedure so I will not be a victim of scam, we ALWAYS heard a horror story about it.

anyway, once again thank you for those people who gave me a good input.

[jom 4]

If you are a US citizen, you CANNOT own land in the Philippines.

If you still want to buy land the title will have to be in the name of a Filipino citizen, or a domestic corporation.

To make sure that the land you are buying is " clean"....get a zerox copy of the title from the buyer then go to the Register of Deeds of the city/province where the land is located and get a recent certified true copy of the title so you will know if there encumbrances attached to the land and to make sure that the seller is the owner and his/her name is in the tile of the land.

Goodluck!

Americans can't buy land but they can buy "structures" Condos!

True, what you can't buy, you can't own and you are right, non-Filipino citizens can own personal properties which include houses and condos in the Philippines.

[jom 4]

If you are a US citizen, you CANNOT own land in the Philippines.

If you still want to buy land the title will have to be in the name of a Filipino citizen, or a domestic corporation.

To make sure that the land you are buying is " clean"....get a zerox copy of the title from the buyer then go to the Register of Deeds of the city/province where the land is located and get a recent certified true copy of the title so you will know if there encumbrances attached to the land and to make sure that the seller is the owner and his/her name is in the tile of the land.

Goodluck!

Thank you jom for the info, I'm a Filipina...My father owned some land in the Philippines but since he's too old couldn't remember what the procedure; and he can't give me any advice about it, that's why I ask here because I want to have my OWN land but I have no Idea what the procedure so I will not be a victim of scam, we ALWAYS heard a horror story about it.

anyway, once again thank you for those people who gave me a good input.

Yes so true about the scams...Ive encountered many when I was still in the Philippines and the highest number of civil cases in our Philippine courts is about land disputes so make sure you are buying a clean title.

Goodluck.

[muñequita linda 0]

If you are a US citizen, you CANNOT own land in the Philippines.

If you still want to buy land the title will have to be in the name of a Filipino citizen, or a domestic corporation.

To make sure that the land you are buying is " clean"....get a zerox copy of the title from the buyer then go to the Register of Deeds of the city/province where the land is located and get a recent certified true copy of the title so you will know if there encumbrances attached to the land and to make sure that the seller is the owner and his/her name is in the tile of the land.

Goodluck!

Americans can't buy land but they can buy "structures" Condos!

True, what you can't buy, you can't own and you are right, non-Filipino citizens can own personal properties which include houses and condos in the Philippines.

I didn't know that, in the PI, a house or a condo is personal property and not real.

[RIDION 0]

Kabayan here are good links to read about property & ownership in the Philippines. Hope it helps...

http://lmb.denr.gov.ph/fake.html

http://www.lhiza.com/property.htm