OFW & Diaspora Corner
Buying property in the Philippines from abroad.
Buying Property in the Philippines from Abroad: An OFW's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
A practical guide for OFWs buying property in the Philippines from abroad: how to finance with Pag-IBIG, appoint an SPA, verify titles remotely, pay safely, and dodge common scams.
Building a House in the Philippines From Abroad: Costs, Contractor Scams & Remote Management
Building back home is the OFW dream that burns the most people. What construction really costs per square metre in 2026, the permits you can't skip, how OFWs get defrauded, and the safeguards, PCAB-licensed contractor, fixed-price contract, staged payments tied to inspection, that keep you in control.
Paying Your Philippine Mortgage From Abroad: Remittances, FX & Fees (OFW Guide)
How OFWs quietly lose money paying a home loan from overseas, and how to stop it. Paying a Pag-IBIG or bank amortization from abroad, why the exchange-rate spread (not the fee) is the real cost, late-payment penalties, and managing currency risk on a peso loan.
Can Foreigners Buy Property in the Philippines? Condos, Land & the 40% Rule
Foreigners can own a condo outright but generally cannot own land. The full rules: the 40% condominium cap, long-term land leases, the corporation route, buying through a Filipino spouse, inheritance, the special rights of former Filipinos and dual citizens, and the Anti-Dummy Law you must not cross.
SPA for OFWs: Buy Property in the Philippines From Abroad
Can't fly home to close the sale? A Special Power of Attorney lets a trusted representative buy property for you in the Philippines. What to put in it, and how to make it valid abroad via apostille or consularization.
Buying Property in the Philippines as a Foreigner (2026): Condos Yes, Land No
A non-Filipino's practical guide to buying property in the Philippines in 2026, what you can legally own, condos versus land, long-term leases, financing, and how to buy safely from abroad.
OFW Guide: Buying Property in the Philippines from Abroad
You are working overseas and want to buy a home back in the Philippines. Here is how to do it without getting scammed, overpaying, or making common mistakes.