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Reservation to Turnover: The Cebu Property Purchase Journey

Reservation is the beginning—not the completion—of a property purchase. Buyers should track deadlines, documents, payments, financing and inspection through every stage.

01

Unit confirmation and reservation

Confirm the exact project, tower, phase, unit, area, parking, total price, source date and reservation conditions before paying. Keep the official receipt and signed reservation documents.

02

Buyer documentation and contract stage

Submit consistent documents on time and review the contract terms, payment obligations, cancellation consequences, inclusions and turnover conditions. Obtain independent professional advice for material questions.

03

Equity and scheduled payments

Track monthly installments and lump sums against the signed schedule. Keep official receipts and address discrepancies early rather than waiting until turnover.

04

Financing or final balance preparation

If the balance requires financing, prepare well in advance. Reservation or equity payments do not guarantee lender approval, and the buyer remains responsible for meeting contractual deadlines.

05

Pre-turnover inspection

Inspect the exact unit when permitted, document visible defects or incomplete items, compare inclusions with the governing documents and understand the correction and acceptance process.

06

Acceptance, move-in and ongoing ownership

Complete required payments and documents, receive authorized keys and records, arrange utilities and insurance as applicable, and budget for dues, maintenance, furnishing and property management.

Frequently asked questions

Does reservation mean the purchase is complete?

No. The buyer must still satisfy the contract, documentation, payment, financing and turnover requirements.

Can a buyer move in immediately after turnover notice?

Not necessarily. Full payment, documentation, inspection, acceptance, utilities and building requirements may still apply.

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