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Avoid These Common Risks When Dealing with Real Property
Double Sale
Is the seller selling the same lot to multiple people?
Fake Titles
Is the "Mother Title" actually clean and genuine?
Hidden Liens
Are there unpaid taxes or mortgages attached to the property?
Void Contracts
Will your Deed of Sale stand up in court if the heirs complain later?
Legal Services to Protect Your Property Investments
Real estate transactions shouldn’t be a gamble. We handle property investigations, meticulous document drafting, and efficient estate settlements to ensure your transaction is legally sound before any money changes hands. Whether you are buying a new lot or settling a family estate, we provide the legal groundwork to keep you out of court.
Representation Before Developers
I represent clients if they want to (a) legally pursue reimbursement from their condo/housing developer; (b) handle communications to deal with default and cancellation; (c) properly execute cancellation process in order to avoid legal complications.
Real Estate Due Diligence
We conduct a deep-dive investigation into the property's history at the Registry of Deeds and Assessor's Office before you release any money. Fees are based on the IBP's recommended minimum professional fees plus actual expenses.
Contract Drafting & Review (Pre-Notary)
We draft comprehensive Deeds of Absolute Sale, Contracts to Sell, and Lease Agreements customized to protect your specific interests. Note: We draft and finalize the legal instrument so it is ready for notarization.
Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate
Helping heirs settle property divisions and process title transfers without going to court. Fees are based on the IBP's recommended minimum professional fees.
Reconstitution of title
A missing land title prevents you from legally selling or mortgaging your property. Atty. Bryan Villarosa assists clients in Negros Occidental with the court process for Reconstitution of Title. Contact us to discuss the required steps.
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What is the usual process?
- Book a consultation first.
- I will provide a proposal containing the scope and timeline of the work.
- If needed, a collaborating professional/lawyer/agency will be proposed.
- If you agree, sign the proposal and pay the down payment.
- Regular updates and communication will be sent. If needed, voice or video call.
Is there such thing as a Title Company in the Philippines?
In some countries like the US, title transfers are usually handled by a “Title Company.” In the Philippines, this is usually handled by a boutique law firm focusing on real estate, or a realty brokerage led by, or working together with, a lawyer.
Can you help sell my property?
Yes, we help clients sell their property or business after a properly documented Authority to Sell (SPA). We can also assist with property valuation.
Do you also provide geodetic/land survey?
I can coordinate with/refer various professionals related to real property such as geodetic engineers for actual surveying and architects, civil engineers, or interior designers.
Do you represent clients outside Negros?
Yes. Initially, I provide counsel online. But if the need arises, I can do a one-time trip to the location or coordinate with a collaborating lawyer/agency/representative whichever is best for the situation.
What is the value of working with a real estate lawyer?
A lawyer can help you accurately spot the real legal issue. It’s like a doctor or surgeon – diagnose first before prescribing. Don’t self-diagnose. If you fail to spot the real problem, you will fail to avail the correct remedy. Also, some people tend to bombard themselves with irrelevant issues. Finding the most relevant is practical. If you DIY and change your case theory later, the Court usually dismisses the case and calls it “belatedly raised”, “raised for the first time on appeal”, or “raised in the late stage of the proceedings.”
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Property Due Diligence Checklist
Purchasing real estate involves significant financial and legal commitments. Download this 7-point informative checklist of due diligence actions that Atty. Villarosa performs in Negros Occidental prior to the execution of a Deed of Sale.
- Identifying recorded liens and encumbrances.
- Understanding title annotations.
- Verifying marital consent and legal capacity to sell.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: Services listed strictly cover legal consultation, drafting, and due diligence. Fees are based on the recommended minimum fee schedule of the IBP Negros Occidental Chapter. Final legal fees will depend on the complexity of the legal matter.