Before Buying

Before Buying

1. Check if the Project has a Certificate of Registration and License to Sell.
You should ask the broker/agent of the owner/developer if the project is registered and has a License to Sell issued by HLURB:

* This can be verified at the On-line Queries/HLURB website (www.hlurb.gov.ph/Information Technology Group-ITG, 9272731) for the list of projects covered with Certificate of Registration and License to Sell as well as any encumbrance thereon, e.g. Cease and Desist Order, Suspension of License, etc.;

* Or you may visit the nearest HLURB Regional Office for this information.

2. Visit the subdivision/condominium, where the house and lot or condo unit to be purchased is located to know its natural topography, viz: susceptibility to landslide, flooding, erosion, etc.;

If the project is covered with a License to Sell, you may already enter into a Contract with the owner/developer. However, there are things which must be checked:

1. The date of completion of the project as indicated in the License to Sell;
2. If the property is mortgaged, it should have a Clearance to Mortgage from the HLURB;
3. The facilities and amenities represented in the advertisement flyers/ brochures are in accordance with the approved subdivision and condominium plan on file with HLURB.