Author: Tahanan Mo Editioral Team

Tahanan Mo is a Philippine real estate and home design directory built for buyers, OFWs, foreign investors, and architecture professionals navigating property and design decisions in the Philippines. Our editorial team researches local market trends, design styles, and the practical realities of building or buying a home here from permits and pricing to architectural styles like modern and contemporary. As we grow, we're working with licensed architects, engineers, interior designers, and real estate professionals to bring verified expert insight directly into our content.

Why an Open Deed of Sale Is Dangerous: What Every Filipino Buyer and Seller Must Know

Why an Open Deed of Sale Is Dangerous: What Every Filipino Buyer and Seller Must Know Written by Atty. Ara Hablero CONTENTS What Is an Open Deed of Sale? The Five Legal Dangers of an Open Deed of Sale What Philippine Law Says About Incomplete Deeds FAQs Overview The short answer is: No, not automatically. […]

Living on Land for 20+ Years and Paying Property Tax: Does That Make It Yours?

Living on Land for 20+ Years and Paying Property Tax: Does That Make It Yours? Written by Atty. Ara Hablero CONTENTS “But I Am the One Paying the Amilyar” Was the Possession Allowed by the Owner? What If the Tax Declaration Is in My Name? Is the Land Titled or Untitled? Conclusion Overview The short […]

You Bought a Portion of Land But It Was Never Surveyed. Here Are the Dangers.

You Bought a Portion of Land But It Was Never Surveyed. Here Are the Dangers. Written by Atty. Ara Hablero CONTENTS The Problem Why a Proper Survey Is Not Optional The Six Specific Dangers of Buying Without a Survey “But I Have a Deed of Sale” What to Verify Before Buying a Portion of Land […]

PSEi Performance Tells Philippine Property and REIT Investors

PSEi Performance Tells Philippine Property and REIT Investors Written by Tahananmo Editorial Team CONTENTS The Current PSEI Property The REIT Stocks AREIT MREIT Smaller REITs Property Developer Stocks The Current PSEi Property and REIT Landscape Across the property-related stocks on the PSEi as of mid-September 2026, a consistent pattern emerges: most are trading below […]