Most costly mistakes happen before anyone signs a contract.
Buying from abroad means trusting people you can’t meet in person. These are the three we see most.
“No problem, you can own it”
A seller or agent says yes to close the sale. The title problem shows up years later, when you try to sell or pass it on.
Land in a relative’s name
It feels like a workaround. Legally, the relative owns it, not you, and so do their heirs.
Papers signed abroad that don’t count here
An SPA that isn’t consularized or apostilled can stop a sale at the Registry of Deeds.
See which of these rules apply to you before you pay anything.
What buyers abroad say
5.0 from 42 Google reviews
Type 1 · Filipino abroad
Google review
“Her professionalism and dedication made the entire process smooth.”
“I want to take a moment to thank Alex for her outstanding support throughout the process buying my first condo/investment in San Vicente, Palawan.”
Cherry Lou Gutierrez
USA
Type 2 · Dual citizen
Google review
“We knew we could count on her and her team.”
“She and her team are very helpful and accommodating during the whole process despite the obstacles we had to go through. We needed somebody trustworthy who would not abandon us along the way.”
Josephine Surilla
USA
Type 4 · Married to a Filipino
Google review
“Simple, straightforward, and stress-free.”
“As an Australian expat buying together with my Filipina wife, our biggest concern was whether it would be possible to purchase property in the Philippines while living overseas … They also guided us through financing options, explained every step of the process …”
Aidan and Sheila Opperman
Australia
Type 5 · Foreigner
Google review
“Smooth, efficient, and professionally handled at every step.”
“I had an exceptional experience from start to finish! … Communication was clear and timely, ensuring I felt informed throughout the entire process.”
Akili Polee
USA
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What you can own, what you can’t, and the mistakes to avoid.
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Alex maps out how to buy safely from abroad.
What you walk away with
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What you can own
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What to watch out for
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Common mistakes to avoid
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Philippine Property Ownership Report
TYPE 2
DUAL CITIZEN
You have the same ownership rights as any Filipino. No limits.
1. Your result
2. What you can own
3. What to watch out for
4. Common mistakes to avoid
Your broker on the ground, while you’re abroad
Since 2011, Alex Zeta has helped Filipinos abroad, former Filipinos and foreigners buy property in the Philippines safely without flying home, most of them from the USA, Canada, Australia and the UK. She is a licensed real estate broker (PRC license no. 007755) and licensed real estate consultant (PRC license no. 000556) with TWR Group Corporation, and answers the questions buyers ask most on her YouTube channel.
15
years in real estate
500+
transactions closed
200+
buyers abroad helped
Not sure what you’re allowed to own? Find out before you talk to Alex.
Questions buyers ask
Can I buy property in the Philippines without flying home?
Yes. You can sign a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) so someone you trust in the Philippines signs for you. If you sign it abroad, it needs to be consularized at a Philippine embassy or consulate, or apostilled, or the Registry of Deeds can refuse it. Keep the SPA limited to the exact property and transaction.