Foreigners Can’t Own Land — Why I Still Built Here
"I Read Your Comments — Here’s the Brutal Reality of Building Here"
Thinking about building a house in the Philippines? In this video, I answer the biggest fears and questions foreigners have about building here — from title scams and legal ownership to construction quality, typhoon safety, family moving in, and more. I share my personal experience, explain the Deed of Absolute Sale, and reveal what you really need to know before you start building. Whether you’re planning to retire in the Philippines, invest in property, or just curious about expat life, watch this first to avoid costly mistakes and heartbreak.
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00:00 Intro
00:51 building houses, just buy one that is already built
02:06 What you’re doing now.
03:33 Quality Control/Workmanship
05:06 How sloppy the Mortar is
05:40 Take typhoons into consideration?
06:35 Fire and Sound Protection
07:17 Cost is only for rental units
07:40 Not Big Enough for a Family
08:47 Should make it a 1 bedroom unit
10:05 Why not a Round House
10:41 Building without a title
10:54 What is a Deed of Absolute Sale
11:27 Payments
12:32 Get a good Lawyer
13:30 My Legal Protection
14:43 Why Invest ROI
16:13 Family & relationship concerns
17:44 Everything is in his wife's name
19:23 Do you trust your wife
20:27 Divorce in your home country
20:43 Hollow Block Quality
21:46 Septic system and water?
24:38 "Go BUCKS"
25:19 Using a good Lawyer
27:27 Construction Bid