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  • OFW Quick Guide: 3 Golden Rules For OFW’s Acquiring a Property
    Reiman Santos
    in Property Guide for OFWs
    Posted Jul 7, 2021

    When it comes to buying real estate as an OFW, you hear the same conversations over and over again on how complicated it is. Most just leave the transaction to family members to save them the hassle. They also avoid the nitty-gritty in hopes of making everything quicker. And they certainly skip essential aspects of the process just to get it over and done with.

    But if you’re an OFW reading this, follow along.

    Why?

    Because buying real estate is more than buy and sell transactions. It’s a long-term commitment and obligation attached to your name wherever the country you’re in. Here are three golden rules for acquiring a property when you’re overseas.


    1. Be clear with your purpose

    If you have the money for it, it’s easy to just say yes and purchase a property without thinking ahead. Before you start the hunt, be clear with your purpose so you can narrow down your options based on your priorities. If you’re working abroad and you plan to go back to the Philippines in the future, you need to calculate your timeline so you’ll know what kind of property to purchase. If it’s for retirement, make sure you’re certain with your future plans and how you’ll be able to maintain a property in the long run. If it’s for investment purposes or rental income, you should consider several factors such as logistics and its accessibility to the people who will manage it for you.


    2. Research and Verify

    Physical Inspection: The biggest challenge for buying a property from overseas is physical inspection. But it won’t hurt to make the most of technology by checking the property via online geo maps, street views or photos. This gives you a general idea of the vicinity or even the topography of the land you’re purchasing. If it’s a condominium unit, you can request for a virtual tour from your agent so you can see the actual unit or building. Doing intensive research on a developer’s track record is also useful whether you’re buying a pre-selling or RFO.

    Documents: If you’re buying land, it is also smart to ensure that all the documents being presented to you are authentic and legitimate. You can do this by verifying the titles and owners of the property from the Registry of Deeds. Other important details you need to check or tick off on your list are arrears, back taxes, liens and encumbrances, and, a land survey by a Geodetic engineer.


    3. Partner with the experts

    For OFWs, entrusting the buying process to a trusted family member or relative is the most practical and secure way to do things. But what you don’t realize is that family or not, the risk of getting duped is still the same if you’re not an expert in the field. Working with a licensed real estate broker not only saves you from the tedious legwork, but they can also protect and safeguard you from frauds. Since their profession is regulated by a government body, you are assured of accountability and you can sleep at night knowing that your buying experience will not turn into a nightmare.

    Are you currently looking for properties to buy? Head over to OnePropertee to check on some for sale properties from trusted agents and certified brokers and developers.

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    Source: https://onepropertee.com/help/ofw-quick-guide-3-golden-rules-for-ofws-acquiring-a-property/g95nto693ysEW8Sys

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