The Weekly Post

Hidden Costs of Buying Pre-Selling and How to Budget for Them

MSC Editorial

Published on: 29/08/2026

Reservation fee, down payment, and turnover balance are not the full price. Here is every extra cost, when it hits, and how to budget for it.

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How Condo Payment Terms Work in the Philippines (2026)

MSC Editorial

Published on: 24/07/2026

Philippine condo payments have three stages: reservation fee, staggered down payment, and a turnover balance financed via bank, Pag-IBIG, or in-house loan.

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Pre-Selling vs RFO Condo Philippines: Which to Buy?

MSC Editorial

Published on: 14/07/2026

Pre-selling or RFO condo in the Philippines? Compare entry cost, payment terms, financing, and risk to see which route suits a first-time Manila buyer.

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