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Property.
Condo Association Dues in Cebu: What You're Actually Paying Per Square Meter (2026)
Real PHP/sqm rates by Cebu building tier, what HOA dues actually cover, special assessment math, VAT exemption per Supreme Court ruling, move-in fees, and who pays (landlord or tenant) in standard Cebu leases.
Buying a Condo in Cebu as a Foreigner: The 40% Rule, Pre-Selling Risks, and Exit Reality (2026)
RA 4726 explained, Cebu developer track records, transfer-cost stack, non-resident financing, capital-gains-on-exit math, and why the exit-liquidity trap matters more than the purchase price.
Cost to Build a House in the Philippines (2026): A Foreigner's Cebu Reality Check
What it really costs to build a house in Cebu in 2026: per-sqm by finish tier, permits, design fees, and the legal trap that a foreigner can own the house but never the lot.
Cebu Flood-Prone Barangays (2026): The Rental Check Before You Sign
Tino flooded the second floor in Casuntingan. The seven Cebu creek corridors that flood every typhoon, and the 15-minute address check before signing.
Cebu Rental Market: Drivers Renters Should Know (2026)
How the Cebu rental market actually works in 2026 — demand drivers, supply structure, seasonal rhythm, post-Tino flood pricing, and where to look first.
Cebu Security Deposits & Rental Law: RA 9653 (2026)
RA 9653 limits Cebu deposits to 2 months + 1 month advance. 2026 rent cap is 1% for units under PHP 10,000. Deductions, refund timelines, and recovery.
Rental Scams in Cebu: How to Spot and Avoid Them (2026)
Cebu rental scams: fake Facebook listings, reservation fee traps, PRC verification, RA 9653 deposit limits, and how to recover money if you got scammed.