Check the developer and seller identity
Confirm the legal entity, project relationship, authorized sales channel and the identity and authority of anyone accepting documents or payments.
Match the project and unit
Confirm the project name, tower, phase, exact unit, floor plan, stated area, parking and inclusions. Do not allow materials from another phase or unit type to stand in for the selected property.
Review project and transaction documents
Request the documents appropriate to the sale and have material legal or title questions reviewed independently. The required checks differ between developer inventory and resale property.
Verify price, timing and availability
Use the newest clearly dated official source available. Confirm the total price, payment deadlines, financing assumptions, reservation terms and current availability for the exact unit.
Inspect physical and location factors
For completed or resale property, inspect condition and inclusions. For developing projects, compare plans, access, construction progress and official commitments without treating renders as finished reality.
Keep a transaction record
Retain signed forms, official receipts, communications, computation versions and submitted documents. Use traceable payment channels identified by the authorized seller or developer.
Frequently asked questions
Is a project brochure enough for due diligence?
No. A brochure is a marketing reference. Buyers should also verify the transaction documents, exact unit, current computation and other records appropriate to the purchase.
Should a buyer use an independent lawyer?
For material legal, title, contract or tax questions, independent Philippine legal advice can help the buyer understand obligations and risks before signing.