chrisrimmo
Australian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Australian
Lives in Cavite, Central Luzon
Speaks English
Registration: 22 October 2017
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Foreigner 25 year lease by Dennis52
Has anyone had experience in seeking a 25 year lease agreement. My friend purchased a property here in his fiancé’s name and needs to protect himself. Thanks
Hi Teejay No to both. Not sure i would have any authority with the title of the house Read More
Foreigner 25 year lease by Dennis52
Has anyone had experience in seeking a 25 year lease agreement. My friend purchased a property here in his fiancé’s name and needs to protect himself. Thanks
I paid the lease for the total time up front. Read More
Foreigner 25 year lease by Dennis52
Has anyone had experience in seeking a 25 year lease agreement. My friend purchased a property here in his fiancé’s name and needs to protect himself. Thanks
Yes, i pay the land tax as it was written in the lease agreement. This also gives me peace of mind so i know its paid and won't be any problems. Anyway, land tax is only low. Maybe P2,500 a year. Regards Read More
Foreigner 25 year lease by Dennis52
Has anyone had experience in seeking a 25 year lease agreement. My friend purchased a property here in his fiancé’s name and needs to protect himself. Thanks
I had a formal lease (for house and land) for 49 years drawn up professionally with only my name on the lease and had it notarized. I am no longer with the gf who was with me when I got the lease. A few have checked it out for their own interest and ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I live in Kawit, Cavite and costs for me are- food P16,000/ month. Electricity P2,300/ month. Fuel P1,000/ week if drive a lot but tend not to drive too much now. Internet P1,700/ month. Read More
Buying a house & lot, ( foreigner ) by MrSalue
Hello, Thank you for reading this thread, I want to buy a house & lot in the Philippines in Cebu, I married and my wife is from Philippines <3, now I know I can't own a land or house in the Philippines but is there like a special ...
Before you buy a house for your darling here, have a long lease for the property drawn up so if the love goes to s***, you will still have a house to live in. I had a lease done up for 49 years in the ex-loves name so now am covered so she can't ... Read More
How did you find housing - renting a house? by SHarvey
How difficult was it to find a house to rent? Did you know someone who helped you or did you answer an ad? How long did it take to find a rented home?
OLX website seems to contain a lot of rentals Read More