Buying Property Philippines Foreigner for Expats
How foreigners can legally buy and control property in the Philippines: condos, long-term land leases, 60/40 corporations, inheritance and the spouse route.
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How foreigners can legally buy and control property in the Philippines: condos, long-term land leases, 60/40 corporations, inheritance and the spouse route.
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Foreign nationals generally cannot directly own land in the Philippines, subject to limited legal exceptions. They can usually purchase a condominium unit if the project remains within the applicable foreign ownership limit. Owning a building or house does not automatically give a foreigner…
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- v1CurrentPublishedAug 10, 2026
What foreigners can and cannot own in the Philippines, due diligence, condo rules and the real cost of buying (2026).
ATby Archipelago TeamEN: Original onlyES: Reviewed translation