“Broker Carla, can I buy land that’s only under a CLOA?” Within 10 years of the award, most sales and “waivers” are void. Here is what the law and the Supreme Court say, and what to check before you pay.
Carla Calleja Real Estate
Luxury residential & commercial real estate in Makati, BGC & Greenhills | PRC Lic. 0021912
What Was Ortigas Center Before? The Friars’ Hacienda, a 1920 Sale and a Future President as Partner
Guess the year the friars sold the land that became Ortigas Center. The answer, and the story of the Hacienda de Mandaloyon, a 1931 partnership and a 1987 Supreme Court case.
Old Condo, New Rules? What the Condominium Redevelopment Bill (SB 2420) Means for Owners of Aging Buildings
Old condo? One holdout may no longer block redevelopment. The Senate has ratified the final version of the Condominium Redevelopment bill; here is what it proposes and what owners should do now.
Broker Carla, My Neighbor Built on Part of My Lot. What Can I Do?
“Broker Carla, my neighbor built on part of my lot. What can I do?” Whether you can demand demolition depends on good faith. Here is what the Civil Code and the Supreme Court say, and the steps to take.
Is Pembo in Makati or Taguig? The 29-Year Case That Moved 10 EMBO Barangays, and Where Their Titles Are Registered Now
Own property in Pembo, Comembo or Rizal? Which Registry of Deeds handles it now? The answer is Taguig. Here is the 29-year case behind it and what it means for owners.
No More DAR Clearance to Sell Farmland? What DOJ Opinion No. 16 Means for Landowners, Heirs and Buyers
No more DAR clearance to sell farmland? A DOJ opinion says many sales no longer need one, but farmers have asked the Supreme Court to strike it down. Here is what owners, heirs and buyers should do now.
BIR Zonal Value North Makati (RDO 49) 2026: All 13 Barangays, Streets and Condos
What is the zonal value of your street or condo in North Makati? The complete, latest BIR list for RDO 49: all 13 barangays, every street and building, plus a sample tax computation.
Broker Carla, the Government Wants My Property for a Road. What Can I Do?
“Broker Carla, the government wants my lot for a road. What now?” Your rights under the Constitution, RA 10752 and a 2024 Supreme Court ruling.
How Much Did the Government Pay for the Friar Lands? The 1903 Deal Behind Many Philippine Land Titles
Guess the price: about 164,000 hectares of friar lands, bought in 1903. The answer, and why it still matters to landowners today.
9,000 Condo Buyers Backed Out in 2026: What the “Turnover Payment Shock” Means for Buyers and Sellers
9,000 condo buyers backed out this year. Here’s why it happens at turnover, and what to do before it happens to you.
