Broker Carla, our land was sold twice. Who owns it now? Not always the first buyer, and not always the one with the new title. Under Civil Code Art. 1544, good faith decides.
Carla Calleja Real Estate
Luxury residential & commercial real estate in Makati, BGC & Greenhills | PRC Lic. 0021912
What Were Legaspi and Salcedo Villages Before They Became Makati’s Office Districts?
Before the offices, what were Legaspi and Salcedo Villages? Answer: homes. Both were planned as residential villages beside Ayala Avenue, then opened up to office buildings.
Is Your HOA Registered With DHSUD? What the December 18, 2026 Re-Registration Deadline Means for Homeowners
40 days left: is your HOA re-registered with DHSUD? Associations once registered with the SEC or HIGC must re-register by December 18, 2026, or face automatic suspension.
Broker Carla, Our Deed of Sale Isn’t Notarized. Is It Still Valid?
Broker Carla, our deed of sale isn’t notarized. Is it still valid? Often yes between buyer and seller, but you can’t register it. Here’s what the Supreme Court says and what to do.
When Did Real Estate Brokers Become PRC-Licensed Professionals? The Story of RA 9646
Guess the year brokers became PRC-licensed pros: 1992, 2001 or 2009? The answer, what changed, and the Supreme Court case that made even big developers comply.
Inflation Hit 7.8% in October 2026: Will My Home Loan, Rent or Property Sale Be Affected?
Inflation hit 7.8%. Is your home loan next? What October’s numbers mean for borrowers, renters, landlords, buyers and sellers, and four moves to make this week.
Broker Carla, Can I Buy Land That’s Only Under a CLOA?
“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.
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.
