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Real Estate in Philippines
Last updated on Dec 06, 2023
Summary: An expat should search for a home to buy in the Philippines by researching the local real estate market and consulting with a real estate agent who is familiar with the area. It is also important to consider the location, budget, and size of the home. Homes in the Philippines typically include amenities such as air conditioning, a kitchen, and a bathroom. Some homes may also include a balcony, a garden, or a pool. Foreigners are allowed to own property in the Philippines, but there are restrictions on the type of property that can be purchased. Foreigners are not allowed to own land, but they can own condominiums, apartments, and houses.
How do I find a place to live in Philippines?
We asked expats how they chose their neighborhood and found a place to live. They answered:
"My wife's father whom has lived all his life in our area helped to find the property as I wanted to overlook the ocean from our new home. I had a new home built to my spec's so when we arrived the house was good to go," remarked one member in Isabel.
"Near the school of my son due to traffic. If International school, stay in alabang of Forbes If Brent-south campus stay in Alabang If Brent Ortigas, choose another school. Use one agent, and let her search. DOnt worry about watersupply. Worry about neighbors and semifurnished. This excludes aircon," explained one expat living in Manila, Philippines.
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Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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