Can You Buy This House In The Philippines If You're A Foreigner?

[@TheFilipinaPea]

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[@tillthebreakofdawnyo]

Hi pea!! I was wondering if it would be possible for you to make a follow-up video on your starlink? I remember you got it a while ago and you said you would give an update video but I don't see one. I would really love to know your thoughts and the best place to buy it from and the most legit information please. Thank you so much

Ms. Pea That house is gorgeous I just don't need anything that big for Mishka and I I'll be reaching out to Ms Alma to see what else is available in the area

[@kjata77]

Pea, you PROMISED us 'no more tree climbing'. *Shame, Shame! :P Great Outtro... gotta 'Save Face' ;)

[@millypoo7713]

Alma is beautiful. Is she single? 😅

[@PNess-zl1dy]

I don’t mean to be too forward pea but you have an amazing body and really cute behind 😂

[@1307scooter]

I love Alma! She found me my perfect apartment in Bacong in just one day. She is by far the best agent for expats in the Dumaguete area. If I ever move again, she will be my first call.

[@nickspence6233]

As a foreigner having owned homes here in Philippines both under Deed of Userfruct and 25 to 50 year, renewable leases, be aware that rules can change without much warning, as it did in Subic Freeport leases where they stopped renewing for many years until the foreigners lease ran out after they had invested heavily in the buildings. My observation about that property with the high fences is that residents were concerned about security. My recommendation as a foreigner..... is to buy a boat and register it offshore :)

[@TheFilipinaPea]

You used the Userfruct? Did it protect you?

[@nickspence6233]

No, contractually the Filipino land owner was required to offer us first rights to purchase at market price for the undeveloped land. After we developed a beautiful resort his children refused to honor the terms and quietly sold to others who would eventually take over..... As a partner, i walked away and bought a boat rather than spend the next 20 years in court @TheFilipinaPea

[@ronin2167]

There's an idea. Houseboat. LOL

[@SmartYouTubification]

Damn, its this lack of trust that prevents me from trying to buy something like this in the Philippines. Seems like Thailand has better legal structures in place to protect foreigners, but both seem scary. Pea I'd love to buy this house if I was married to a Filipina. Maybe someday :)

[@tlevans62]

​@@nickspence6233you've obviously been around the local court system here...lol. Land ownership is nuts here, we've been stuck in court for fifteen years over a land dispute, and I've got a similar idea, get a boat registered in Langkawi, and live on that.

[@liamstone3437]

When a Filipina owns the land and a foreigner owns the building, the foreigner becomes worth more dead than alive (in some people's minds). Even if your gal loves you her brother may not. More than one person can benefit from your passing. Careful guys.

[@martinlatvian5538]

Just buy the house on Her name, but sign legal documents in case of divorce house goes to You or in case of Your death to Your relative. 100% safe :P

[@liamstone3437]

@@martinlatvian5538 won't work because your relative can't own real estate in the Philippines either. Contracts may not cause the law to be broken.

[@tilapiadave3234]

@@liamstone3437 House becomes rental and rental 20 year agreement PLUS extension belongs to your family upon death

[@jeremysautomobile]

As just a single person with no relationship involved, Is it possible to just have a good attorney draw it up so you own the building, but lease the land for 25+25 years?

[@liamstone3437]

@@jeremysautomobile yes but now your life is in the hands of someone with no reason to love you or keep you alive. Foreigners with Filipino business partners sometimes come to a bad end too.

[@Fuzzylove-wn1cd]

Renting is a better idea because if things go wrong in your relationship your Filipina will get the house and lot.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Generally true, but there are ways to protect yourself 👍

[@curtis.albrecht.79]

@@TheFilipinaPea My ex-wife moved back to the US and filed for DIEvorce. My Pre-Nup was invalidated. And, my home was ORDERED to be sold. American court orders are VALID in the Philippines. I won't EVER get married again. And, in the future, I will hire an Attorney to establish a TRUST. My children (Filipino Citizens) will be equal beneficiaries. And, the TRUST will be controlled by me, until I die. Then, the TRUST will be liquidated and equally divided.

[@Roy-gx2yj]

When things go wrong in my relationship... she can have her lot back but the house i will demolisch and clean the lot .i will take my loss.

[@zoranljubicic8672]

good thinking, but even better, avoid to avoid that country all together, it's not worth the hustle​@@Roy-gx2yj

[@advancedanr]

Wrong, put the house in your name and lease the lot for 99 yrs

[@RamosNetwork]

I’m from the US and my Filipina wife is from province. My wife is in the property management business, she knows the construction companies and caught wind of a new neighborhood being made. We purchased one of the houses that’s scheduled to be made, of course is under my wife name and I’m secondary but this house is so cheap to buy while under construction. That’s how we are building our passive income to get ready to retired early 😁

[@davidbraxton6600]

VERY NICE HOUSE ❤ AND LADY PEA 🫛 YOUR LOOKING SO CUTE AND SEXY ❤

[@MichaelPrudhomme-u7x]

I’m leaning this way. Prenup my investment egg (no divorce is a false hope) but ensure she is Ok when I live and pass with a house and joint savings for her.

[@primalpassion]

How much money to have a house built?

[@RamosNetwork]

@@primalpassion depends on the lot size, house sq feet of the house and location. So I can’t give out exact numbers but I can say for a small 2 story, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom in the province cost 37 USD

[@Galahad54]

@@primalpassion It's not the pesos, it's the time. Unless you were a professional contractor or have the skills to hire a professional contractor, take the time it would take to build (outside California) and multiply by three. Then double it after that. Include cost overruns like in union New Jersey, and add slippage and fixer fees. Plus the inspection, after construction is done, may take another six months before you can occupy the structure. Not as bad as Kafka, but reminiscent of 'Waiting for Godot'.

[@kevinsoundmixer]

Guys I'm sorry, but 16.5M is way overpriced for this. Using a formula of about ₱30k per square meter it would cost about ₱6.6M to build this house. The lots a few million more, but unless this is literally on the beach or has gorgeous overlooking views, I don't see how the property can command such a price. Maybe ₱9-11 million max.

[@morphkogan8627]

Agreed, the interior is terrible too.

[@Billy_B_Goat]

I see the vast majority of your viewers are commenting how Cheap this house is as they compare it to the cost of homes in their region of the US. For a Provincial Home in PH I think this home is extremely expensive. While I do appreciate the western open style, double lot, solar, and water retention system.... it is still waaaay expensive even given the recent inflation. IMO. Peace and Love, B Goat

[@reinhardtheler7999]

I agree a 💯%

[@AngelOnEarth0614]

Agree. The price is like a house in the city

[@Taller-yl9yn]

What? This house is inexpensive

[@pilotdrh]

yeah, it's expensive. We had a house built in a gated golf community in Lipa, Batangas. We moved in Aug 2021. 2 lots, 651 Sqm, 2 story house, 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 bath plus maids room with bath. House is 437 sqm the way they measure houses here, American way about 350 Sqf. I designed and installed a ground mount solar power system with batteries 2 years ago, so no brownouts here. Total including solar system about Php 21 million. Our community has it's own water system with towers, country club and 3 pools. Also has a golf club if you golf. Very quiet area. Most of the homes do not have bars on the windows here. Our house is in a corner of the community (there are plenty of corners) and on the other side of the perimeter fence on one side (the back of the house) is a field with some carabao and coconut trees which runs down along the perimeter fence quite a ways, the side of the house is another field, usually with carabao. No dogs or roosters. I built the solar ground mount on one side next to the patio, above that is a balcony. The solar panels are about 7 feet high at the lowest point, we convertible picnic tables/benches under the panels. I call it the solarium. We're about 1.5 hours south of Manila. So 21 mil vs 16.5 mil, yes I think it's expensive.

[@churchill378]

It is expensive for the observable quality which imo doesn’t look good. I would have to knock it down and rebuild if it was me but anyone paying 16 million for that is mad . Poor use of the space in both the house and pool area.

[@orvillelb]

Thanks Pea for putting Alma on again she and her team of angels are awesome. They are very customer oriented efficient and professional. I can’t say enough good things about their service. 😊

[@mikkoikonen8221]

But you will pay primo big money for that feeling of great service, more power if its worth it to you... but I'd rather get real tangible value

[@gerrymcnally9344]

Alma answered the question. Marry a Filipina (for more than just getting the house 😁). Nice and insightful video Ms Pea. Again, you hit it out of the park!..

[@BruceMaxwell]

Great content as usual. I love how you are showing places to live, I don't see that much from other content creators from the Philippines. Keep up the great work and can't wait to watch another video from you

[@TRayTV]

"I have the body but I don't have the guts." very quotable

[@tedlaurvik3765]

@@TRayTV yes she has the body….

[@gerliearrieta2536]

She's so funny 🤣

[@ellisz5972]

That was awesome.

[@unaffected_covid]

Yes sir!! 🫡

[@hambone5547]

I have the guts, but not the body.

[@earlshaner4441]

I always enjoy watching you climb the conut trees

[@TheFilipinaPea]

@@earlshaner4441 And I enjoy climbing them! 🤣

[@earlshaner4441]

@@TheFilipinaPea hahaha hahaha 🤣 besides drinking boiling hot coffee my friend

[@falloutfan2502]

@@TheFilipinaPea - I'm very tall, like a tree! Just saying... ;) :D

[@andrewcarlson2178]

​@@TheFilipinaPeathat was the cutest thing " I can't help it" 😆😍

[@horstguenterstahr7728]

Very good house for rich Americans, the property is leased by a rich Filipino for life.

[@AngryAnt_]

Wow, what a beautiful home. Thanks for a great video Pea. It would be nice to see more videos like this from time to time. Oh, by the way. That dress is awesome, it suits you.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Thanks AA, I’ll try to do them about once every month or so 👍

[@AngryAnt_]

@@TheFilipinaPea thanks Pea, they are very informative

[@laurencebatterson3182]

This is great Pea. Continue the great work.

[@stevenh4763]

Expats in Cebu report lots of solar panels stolen there, and I don't see much value in CCTVs unless you have security to watch them and take action when needed. Given its cost, insurance might run high for a house like this. Given Filipino laws, if you can't afford to lose the money, maybe you're better off renting. Pay as you go!

[@ltlewis15]

I guess throw pillows are a must in the Philippines if you're planning on being a polite host.

[@michaelfreemantle4295]

In the UK, if fruit is overhanging then it belongs to the owner of the tree. You're allowed to prune off any branches that overhang, but any fruit you have to offer back to the owner.

[@lefeal9707]

It was really interesting how there is no dedicated shower/tub. I feel like you would definitely mist and moisten towels, toilet paper, etc.

[@reinhardtheler7999]

@@lefeal9707 yeah the bathrooms where disappointing , compare to the Rest of the house and Yard .

[@Galahad54]

That is standard Filipino comfort room style.

[@douglashoffman9042]

Another great video. I need to find a new house in Dauin for January 2025. I had a place for 3 months to check out what it might be like to retire in Dauin and loved it, and will be back soon. The people are amazing. So is the diving. I am filled with gratitude as I return to Hawaii. I dated one Filipina several times but did capture her heart. I did win the Dive 7 photography Competition. I will be back in January 2025.

[@wld-ph]

Good to know Dauin, was thinking >70m mountain (or higher for cooler, or MalayBalay etcand travel to sea) with sea view? at least from upper floor... Boating, beach BBQ (beware spines during prep), and diving for me too... mostly shallower dives, but would like to re-breather or pony, as slightly sucking up too much air, when paired with 20's... I am 55 dad-bot, but hoping to get some more indoors gym...

[@wld-ph]

...find the right woman, live more basically / healthily...

[@rb5997]

I am a foreigner who owns property in PH. It is possible, probably not for many, but we do exist. I’ll just say that shared arrangements with property titles makes it safe and possible.

[@paulhenry4059]

I know foreigners can own land as well but she and the people interviews keep saying no but there are special circumstances and loopholes on their laws. One of them is simply starting a company which you then can buy properties under the company. 😂

[@Gregvert]

That's the trouble with you foreigners! You try to buy property in a country which is not your own. What will happen to us locals if you foreigners start gobbling up our land? If you foreigners want to own land buy it in your own country, not in other people's countries.

[@jeremysautomobile]

@@paulhenry4059 Except that you can't own a company in the Philippines either.

[@HebrewHammerArmsCo]

@@jeremysautomobile only up to 49%

[@David-om2dy]

Nice...like the solar and well. Makes for cheap day to day living.

[@causalitymastered]

You can buy a house, but you can't buy the land it sits on. If the Filipino that owns the land wants to sell the land, you are forced to sell the house and leave. So, you are not really an owner, you are a guest with privileges. You have to obtain Filipino citizenship to buy land and become a true owner. You don't want anybody have any power over you.

[@vernondavis561]

Excellent advice.

[@terryashley4674]

Yes, it's a shady deal for the foreigner. Here in the US, Filipinos can come over here and buy whatever property they can afford. They can also become US citizens without renouncing their Philippine citizenship. They can also get divorced and an abortion if they so choose. US citizens won't be making a step up by becoming a Philippine citizen.

[@AngelOnEarth0614]

​@@terryashley4674because there are a lot of poor people who cannot afford to buy land so the president before made sure only Filipinos can buy land. As for foreigners, it is a safer investment to buy a condo.

[@terryashley4674]

@@AngelOnEarth0614 Yes, I understand the reasoning. It's probably best for Filipinos who earn little compared to many people from the West. If Westerners were allowed to purchase land, they'd snap up all the prime real estate and run up prices. That makes sense to protect the native population. It's also what foreigners dread and makes other countries look more appealing.

[@michaeldaviau5426]

I will buy the house but i want the two ladies inclusive

[@SgtMajDwightTorres]

Wow!! That is so cheap. And very beautiful and spacious. If I ever thought about living there, I would get a hold of her. Thank you for the video.❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹

[@George-ux6zz]

Actually in the US that's called a car port, not a garage.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

👍👍

[@machinist7230]

​@@TheFilipinaPea in the US, a carport, is a covered space, usually with few or no walls, and gennerally no door. A Garage is generally a completely closed building with a door for vehicles.

[@Crazykid949]

same here in Canada. a Garage is completely enclosed for us.

[@paulbuckle8459]

In the UK it's usually used for a place to dry your washing, it rains a lot here 😊

[@LA_Commander]

Guys, in the PI, every parking space is called a garage.

[@robertpiekarski6115]

Thanks for the info Pea and Alma ! Very useful... the term "userfruct" for a document here in the Phils I find very funny as it sounds close to another word we are all familiar with, (just remove the second "r" and would be very appropriate term for what we expats sometimes deal with as a foreigner. I go back and forth thinking about owning house vs condo or just continue renting as I have for 15 years now. I will look into the userfruct document. But after reading some comments already made it sounds pretty useless, because a Filipino family rights to land always beat being a foreigner here.

[@Crazykid949]

Pea: That house would be somewhere in the area of about $750K CDN near my area. The pool itself is a nice feature with the "Sports Bottom" style of pool. It is called that because it is deepest in the middle of the pool so that you can put up a net across the middle and play water volley ball while playing in the pool. (I used to install pools like that at one of my occupations in life) With all due respect, the price of that house with all it's benefits, it is a steal! No electricity or water bills, low taxes, and reliable internet, it's a paradise all in it's own for a super reasonable price. Great video Pea and Alma! keep us in the loop about things like this.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Ahhhh, I did notice that the bottom of the pool had an unusual shape, so thanks 👍😊

[@Crazykid949]

@@TheFilipinaPea any time my friend!

[@TomBTerrific]

It’s not in Canada so your comment isn’t relevant. When buying or comparing property its apple to apple not apple to mango.

[@MasterKCx]

@@TomBTerrific comparing value is fine . which is different depending on the country you live in . your comment makes no sense

[@vernondavis561]

That house in Kansas would be less than $250K USD.

[@matthewgraham2546]

Pea, I have seen you climb a tall coconut tree for the booze! lol I live in central Florida outside of Orlando and for comparison my house is 2470 sq. ft. and 450 sq ft garage and no pool would sell for approximately $500,000.00 so the one in Bacong is a great price. Alma, thanks for the tour.

[@mylifeintheprovince]

problem is you really can not compare prices here in the Philippines and the USA for instance. All too many people think well the price is high but cheaper than the USA so it is a good deal. The real thing is it is not the USA, and prices like this is high for the Philippines. Your pool of buyers for this price range is very small.

[@manwithclass09]

Our Beautiful Pea is always so smart and charming... Very interesting and informative video today Pea - good work as usual. I think I am more of an "easy to maintain rental property with a view" man. But that is down the road... Was enjoyable to see a vid that had nothing to do with older men working - trying - hoping to find young Filipina ladies! This content is much more my cup of tea. Great work again Pea - stay safe and sound in the beautiful Philippines!

[@mypov4343]

Keeping my life simple, I won't own a house or a business in Philippines.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

I sure don’t blame you! 😳👍

[@Ron-oe7hg]

I'm with you! I've spent my life here in America buying houses, paying car payments and raising my 4 boys. This is my golden years and I'm not gonna do any of that stuff when I get back there.

[@josepanicucci8591]

​@@TheFilipinaPea Foreigners are not allowed to own even small portions of lands in PH so stop trying to sell houses to foreigners on lands they can never own

[@davidglad]

Not being anchored to a house applies to anywhere in the world. Unless the terms are good and you can't see yourself living anywhere else

[@Ron-oe7hg]

@@davidglad I've often been criticized for my point of view so I explained it like this. I don't want to be tied to anything except my wife and her family. Why buy house and lot at 60 years old? Who am I going to leave it to? For what reason? What am I going to do with all the money that I saved by buying house and lot? It's better we just air BNB our way across the Philippines exploring. No worries, no cares, no commitments. Just enjoying our lives and traveling.

[@davidbridglal4769]

Solar Systems, Water wells and Pool pumps will need Chlorine and regular maintenance to upkeep. Its a very luxurious home and in a quiet neighbourhood.

[@kenmccutcheon4527]

Great video as always except you forgot to mention a very important thing solar power does not work at night so unless you have outside electricity or some kind of backup you have no electricity at night.

[@KKemp-bt6nl]

Solar panels have batteries. Solar energy charges the batteries. How do you not know that?

[@woobeforethesun]

@@KKemp-bt6nl That's an assumption. You can't say with any great certainty that there is either any or sufficient battery storage. It would make more sense to have some, but not in all cases and not for all budgets. Some use solar only for power smoothing (guarding against voltage fluctuations) and short-length blackouts (brownouts). I have neighbours with solar (as I do myself) - some have grid-tied systems with plenty of battery and some have minimum battery and after a few minutes need to use a generator. Most I know have smaller, standalone systems for powering essentials only, such as lighting and refrigerator. You could also try to be a bit nicer in your tone when replying to other peoples comments.

[@ianh.6825]

@@KKemp-bt6nl My wife and I have just bought a new-build property in the Philippines. Guess what? Solar panels and no batteries! The solar energy supplements the supply from the grid. Excess solar energy is also fed back into the grid, effectively you sell the electric company some of your solar power. I won't ask "How do you not know that?" because everyone has gaps in their knowledge and it would be very rude to do so.

[@KKemp-bt6nl]

The thing most interesting to me is the first comment was a 100% mansplain comment, but all you snowflakes decide to go after me. Ok, f it. I’m the bad guy yall need. 🤣🤣🤣

[@HeatherMizzell]

You don’t know a lot about solar@@kenmccutcheon4527

[@benlaw4647]

Loved the video Pea! Very beautiful place ! Where i live , that house would sale for 450,000- 500,000. I was in California last year on vacation. I was looking at some homes for sale and saw some that were not nearly as nice as that home and they were 900,000 to 1.1 million dollars ! Thanks Pea! Have a fantastic weekend!

[@icemaster54isaac86]

Have a blessed day/night, everyone, and stay safe!

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Thanks Isaac! 👍👍

[@icemaster54isaac86]

​@@TheFilipinaPeaI didn't get my gold medal! Lol.

[@budbud2509]

@@TheFilipinaPea I always share my banana ........... My generosity knows no bounds ........😂😂🤣🤣

[@philmanson2991]

How about Carlos Yulo!!! That was an amazing floor routine (I was a gymnast 50 years ago)!! H'e going to be very popular in Manila, eh!?! Congratulations!!!

[@JesseOsby]

One thing strange I've noticed is that, even in houses built by/for Westerners over there, they still don't design any closets into the house. It always makes the bedrooms look so strange to me, not seeing any doorways to closets. They also never put trim around doorways or windows. I guess maybe that's due to trim being made out of wood and houses over there being built with very little wood. It would be interesting if you could find a truly American-style house over there, built the way we build ours here, and talk to the owner about how they managed to do it. If such a thing even exists, though.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

They exist, but they’re completely custom - and rare 😊👍

[@reinhardtheler7999]

I agree that walk in closets are a rare thing here . Door trim's on the other hand are very common . They call it Hamba in Tagalog . Trim around the window i can't remember ever saw one here .

[@MikeMuniz615]

Not all Western countries design closets into the house.

[@JesseOsby]

@@MikeMuniz615 You're right, I do fall into the trap of using "Western" as a synonym for "U.S." even though I know it's much more than that

[@comicus6769]

With that climate what quantity of clothes do you really need? Or, just get a folding door room divider and make your own closet.

[@ronclough7216]

Love the house - sold! I’m packing my bags! Leave the light on for me. Found my broker! So nice 👍

[@leavinforadream]

That house is slightly bigger than the house I bought in 1999 when I got married. The house we got back then was brand-new and cost $300,000.00. It was built around a golf course and I never played golf on that course ever. I did go to the clubhouse and buy Tiger Woods hats though. I have been thinking about investing in a condo too. I would definitely consider that house and that price is good too. I wish it had a bathtub though but it does check off the other boxes for me. I was wondering how far away is it from everything and I would probably need a car too. I like Alma and anything legal I would definitely be talking to Gracie. Great video and great camera work by Lucy., Good Morning Pea....!! One more thing, you could climb that tree as it looked safe...!!

[@TheFilipinaPea]

It’s 20 minutes from Dumaguete city, so you’d want a car or bike 👍😊

[@Galahad54]

imho, a house is a better buy than a condo in the Philippines. Most places, renting and investing is better than buying. But not short-dated long calls on SOXL (this week).

[@johnclark7973]

I appreciate this video, and any future real estate ones... The price is okay. I'm not a big fan of the house itself. I admit I have high standards though. I really like the large, private provincial backyard and pool however. That alone is worth $280,000 to me. 👍😃. Very nice.

[@danelionheart5881]

That is a nice house but seems a bit pricy for what the house has to offer. I love that the rooms are not tiny but who ever came up with the style lacks a lot of style. I would think Pea could build a better style home. She did for her family and that house came out beautiful.

[@jesusblessthesecommentsamen]

Yes better houses in Australia

[@rickbazz7454]

Check what you can buy eith 16mil in Manila....

[@jesusblessthesecommentsamen]

@@rickbazz7454 comparing the house in video

[@careyspears2842]

You are an excellent interior designer. You can picture things in every room you walk into.... Keep up the great videos.

[@charlesyoung9980]

9:50 Daddy's room is big. 9:52 Pea's facial expression. 🥰🥰😚😚😁😁

[@TheFilipinaPea]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Did you expect any less? 😆

[@charlesyoung9980]

@@TheFilipinaPea Nope. And, apparently, you prefer more too 😂😂😂

[@patrickmcmasters7856]

Hello Again Pea. I must say you look stunning in that dress. 😍😍😍💯 It's nice to see some modern advances in the Philippines. I would definitely agree with remodeling the kitchen. I love space when I cook as well. Great info on the rental property as well. Your Friend Always: Patrick McMasters

[@blackwoodrichmore4531]

Oh Dear, money changes everything! 🤑

[@TheFilipinaPea]

That’s usually the way it, is sadly 🥹

[@OneManLikeNoOneElse]

I love it! Very nice house! CCTV too! I have a small one bedroom apartment in Bacolod for starters.😂

[@abc-mf4jn]

Guys do not buy any property, this is not your country and foreigners can't own land!!! BTW Porch in Cebuano is "balkon", sounds like balcony

[@TheFilipinaPea]

I personally wouldn’t - I’d just lease it (or rent) 😊

[@kennymartin379]

Why

[@LA_Commander]

"Balcón" is Spanish for balcony

[@DMSProduktions]

Tell THAT to the Australian Govt.

[@ervinalexander1734]

You're right that's why I move to Naples Italy

[@AnthonyScott_Little_Black_Duck]

Very informative video. Don't need to be married to have property there. Thank you so very much Pea. Helps me in my planning.

[@theneverending9319]

You can't buy anything there as a foreigner. You are screwed if your wife drops a divorce on you because it's her and you'd have to leave.

[@andyswan88]

Would be good to have a lawyer explain the various ways around this and their advantages/disadvantages: 1. Have a long term lease, which the filipina would be legally required to honour if the relationship ends, i.e. she owns the land but you can keep renting it from her. 2. Structure the transaction as a loan, so for example, you lend (not give) her the 16 million pesos to buy the house and land. If the relationship ends she has to sell the house to repay the debt. 3. Set up a trust, where the trustee is someone independent who you can trust completely (e.g. a law firm you have vetted thoroughly) and they are the legal owner with you as the beneficiary. There could be other ways.

[@Alexinthephilippines]

There is no divorce in the Philipines. Also as mentioned,a 25 year lease with a SPA will give you complete control.

[@brasso4984]

At the moment your Filipina wife can’t divorce you only the foreigner can as it illegal to divorce as a Filipino.

[@MicheleStaRosa]

Yes that's true , but I don't need to have a foreigner bf just to have that kind of house. I'm blessed because I have a great parents and We live in fancy huge house with pool along up to the rice farm 🙏🥰

[@Alexinthephilippines]

@@MicheleStaRosa sounds great. Can I get your number.😁

[@aicsusa]

Nice area! Since you mentioned California. That is like my house here in Los Angeles. I have a pool but behind it, I also have a grass badminton/volleyball court. My lot size is about the same, I also have a double lot here. Pea can't resist climbing a tree! lol So in USD, that is 286k and mine is worth 1.2 million. That's the difference in locations for comparable properties. We don't want to talk about the property tax differences or electric bill differences, LOL! Property tax is about 10k a year and electricity is about 500-600 a month in the summer with the A/C at 72f 24/7. So there are the differences between California and there. Personally, I don't want a pool anymore it is a lot of upkeep that I am burned out doing and I never go in it anymore, it is a yard ornament! Thanks for sharing my friend! Take care and god bless everyone, love you all!

[@marvailjennette6350]

It's really unfair that a Filipino can come to the U.S. and own land, but a foreigner cannot do the same in the Philippines. This one-sided situation feels unjust.

[@mikkoikonen8221]

there is a good reason... the Chinese would buy up everything and own the entire country in a heartbeat... that's a very legit reason to limit it to Filipinos only.

[@sneakysnickersnoopy]

tbh, in the US they should do the same too and restrict it to US citizens.

[@pgreen8531]

Absolutely disgusting reciprocal ownership or no go at all 😊

[@pgreen8531]

I could stand being around pea she drives me mad😊

[@darrend7764]

This a great information about the land and it also protects the foreigners

[@speedygonza7274]

Where's the laundry room does it have washer and dryer?

[@TheFilipinaPea]

It had an outside ‘laundry area’, but I did not see machines, no (very common here)

[@speedygonza7274]

@@TheFilipinaPea yes ok..👍thanks .ok thank you for the reply.I see now

[@mattneno1691]

yes full European washer etc was covered up in the video but as you walk up past the plants at the beginning on the LHS

[@speedygonza7274]

@@mattneno1691 and thank you for your great videos I enjoy watching them. And you look absolutely beautiful in that Lounge outfit. Take care have a great weekend,😘🌹

[@colseverns9848]

That’s a lot of house for the money Pea ! Here in Melbourne if that house was in eastern Melbourne not too far from the city it would be Aussie $ 2.5M - $ 4.0M in Sydney even more.. Great Vlog Pea !!!

[@josephlewis5806]

Great video, Beautiful property!

[@lorandmagyar]

It's interesting in many of these nicer homes...the kitchen is almost an afterthought ? I invested quite a bit of time and money in the kitchens in my home and condo. Kitchen in my house is quite large and is wonderful for entertaining. I would think... given the food centric celebrations I have seen in the Philippines...that the kitchens would be much nicer/larger with better/more appliances.

[@Samisesano]

A gorgeous house! Heh, even the REALTOR seems to have POSITIVE self-confidence and a relaxed sense of humor (without being neither arrogant nor a suck up... you house owners know what I mean). 👍

[@jw3843]

Nice house, I like the solar power and never have to worry about power outages. I built my own solar power setup. It works great most of the time here in Florida.

[@vernondavis561]

I love the back yard. However, I would have to either finish off the garage for securable storage or build a back yard shed for securable storage.

[@thesavingmenslivesnetwork]

Oooh, lemongrass! Mosquitos absolutely HATE lemongrass oil. What a cool bonus to an already cool house! Thanks for sharing this with us Pea! You're awesome 😁👍!!!

[@StanHasselback]

Nice open design. Nice to know what the housing market looks like in the area. Also killer dress Pea, I'll admit I was distracted.

[@CapoX19]

Great house Pea. The details are great......lot size, security, pool, pavers, nipa hut, solar, clean......great value. Thank you for sharing.

[@tedlaurvik3765]

The “Garage” you showed typically is called a car port in the USA. Cooooool home, thanks for showing it to us.

[@LA_Commander]

@tedlaurvik3765 in the PI almost any parking space is called a "garage"

[@KF-bj3ce]

The leasing arrangement sounds good as it prevents foreigners taking over land permanently. However to indulge in to a relationship in the Philippines would be another matter.

[@GizmoGuy620]

When it's open like that it's called a "carport". If enclosed with doors it's a garage. The fruit in the States is called "bread fruit" or "Pana" in Puerto Rico.

[@ronfindley2874]

Great to see Alma today. Nice place being shown. I like the house and love the huge yard with pool. The price is close to the same as Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast. Thank you Pea.

[@eekblom-nt6sh]

Almost all of Florida is in a massive bubble. Price is too high in most US cities.

[@Telcontar86]

Babysitting my niece and nephew this morning, so I'm leaving this for the algorithm lol I'll watch when I get a chance later, have a great weekend Pea ❤❤

[@TheFilipinaPea]

The algorithm (and Pea) thanks you! 🤣❤️👍

[@TheRocket212]

Self sustainable home with energy network connectivity and water independence is a great value with no HOA 🎉 Thanks for sharing this opportunity 😁

[@billable1861]

The way she said “that’s correct” at 1:35 she could have been a police officer and a real estate agent so firm toned with a smile at the same time

[@whatevertheworldholds]

Thank you Pea enjoyed the video ❤

[@RealEstateToXRookiesToRockStar]

You have a gift with real estate. Your better than the agents I met

[@franktaylor7617]

😎👍🇺🇲 Didn't we talk about this climbing coconut trees thing already? 🤨 . . 😁😆 JK. The dress is fantastic. You looked very sharp. 🔥 Cheers to you and yours, one and all. 👋 Fluffy in the PNW Seattle WA area ✌️

[@TheFilipinaPea]

I can’t help myself 🤣

[@ellisz5972]

I am absolutely in love with this place. If I were in a position to pull up stakes and move, I'd buy this tomorrow.

[@blackdave8525]

If you got so much money send it my way 🤣🤣🤣

[@skip2it426-]

Very much appreciated thanks for sharing ✌🏾

[@ronniesouthern7829]

Hello Pea. Good to see Alma again. Enjoyed the tour of the house with the banana and coconut trees and solar power. That’s a lifestyle I think I could get used to. Now to. Find the money 💰. Have a great weekend and look forward to your next video soon.

[@philippineantics]

Best explanation of land and how to acquire a home as expat yet. Nice house, yes above our pay grade but nice dream.

[@David_Air_Force_Vet]

Great house and not a bad price. No neighbor to complain about parties. Thanks Pea

[@ColonelDevo]

Appreciate your videos. Thanks for doing them for those of us in other places around the world. Previously my favorite place I was looking to move to was Belize in Latin America .... now I am thinking more the Philippines might be more beneficial for me for the lifestyle and the loyal women!! Please keep up the good work!!

[@Herv66]

Now I love these video's because this is my future plan right there I Dumaguete for my retirement. Always thankful for you & your information Pea! ❤🤩👍That's exactly the type of house I want

[@TheFilipinaPea]

I’ll try to show houses in different price ranges, too 👍

[@Herv66]

@@TheFilipinaPea OK Thanks 😊

[@joeboyd5349]

Absolutely maganda pea and the house is nice too

[@garylagera7584]

It's my intent to lease /own lot with a ocean view if not right on the beach ( future ). Just like the Coocoosnest. I will take my final nap in the Philippines and my sense of a luxury home blows that one out of the water! No offense to Filipinos but they have so much to learn about ALOT of things. You are one smart cookie!

[@darkpharaoh542]

Free water and free electricity and over 11k sq ft!!! Wow. Houses cost twice as much over here for a third of the square footage. Thanks for the great info, Pea. Have a great weekend.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Thanks Pharaoh! Have a great weekend 👍❤️

[@eekblom-nt6sh]

Get out of the most expensive parts of America and invest in affordable markets that are not as likely to collapse due to the upcoming bubble. nThere are tons of deals much better than this in the US right now.

[@Dana-ie2bh]

@@eekblom-nt6sh It's not an upcoming bubble, we're already in it. The baby boomers are hitting peak retirement right now. Growth is capital intensive, and the boomers are not investing for growth anymore, and their kids are not in their peak earning years, and most are in debt.

[@booza888]

Kumasta magandaka. Hey look I just wanna say that I really appreciate your awesomeness and how you are being your authentic self and growing into your power. Your open heart is being received far and wide. As someone who lived in Phils I personally experienced homelessness and many other irregular unsavory experiences that can happen to absolutely anyone..Your countries conditions are so harsh yet there are some amazing loving wholesome people live there. We don't live in countries we live in people. That's the lesson I learned. Keep up with the great content helping people to speed track their life lessons through the reality of what you speak. God speed!

[@onlyone2948]

It is a great looking place.

[@cedricnash7735]

The Filipino Pea Your content is excellent This home is beautiful. What a beautiful home the Philippines is so beautiful as well. I love the area. I love the private gate, I love there's no dogs barking. I love that no one just gonna walk up to your house. I love all of that she was, she was really, really cool as well. I think wherever you wanna live. It's gotta be somewhere that you can. You know, be yourself and it feels comfortable. It's a great house. Filipino Pea Thank you for making this video looking as aware of these beautiful houses that are available for fourners better.You Just like we like private. My name is Cedric nash I'm your number one fan and I'll see you on the next video.

[@ehvway]

Another great vid mrs Pea. Answered some questions I had about buying as a foreigner

[@LGR605]

8:50. 2,700 peso is $47/48 bucks USD, as apposed to $90 for the same service here in the US.

[@JMgmkh]

Same with Netflix and Spotify. Prices are based on per capita income imo. (what the public can bare)

[@barnabyzelman]

For the Philippine marketplace that rural house is over priced by 50% or more. It’s common for owners in the Philippines to feel their properties are worth so much more than realistically attainable in the local market.

[@adamgrob-gn7ju]

I love your videos Pea!!! You are rocking that purple and white dress!!!! The house and the agent are amazing also!!!

[@faustinodibauda251]

I'm with you Pea. This idea of shoving the bed right up against the wall or in this last room the window area I'd rather have an end table there so you can be accessed by foot. And if there's two people in that bed each person has their own entrance and exit to the bed without having to go over top of the next person to get out of bed

[@paulhuval]

Yes Pea I do like these house videos gives you a good idea of what they have there 👍

[@Mr12barbluz]

Thanks for showing. Maybe one day, I will buy a house there. In the meanwhile I have to get my wife's dual citizenship as she gave her Philippine citizenship up when she became a US citizen. It's an easy process done at the consulate locally here in Los Angeles with easy application a couple photo's, a little money and 1/2 day drive and oath.

[@brianbaxter3913]

Hi Pea. That was a very nice property and Alma is very knowledgable about everything. It is way above my pay grade though haha. Personally I would not buy especially at my age. I like where I am. Reasonable rent and a great landlord. Keep smiling and stay safe

[@frankbaptista8334]

Great video Pea and a beautiful property

[@drewnc6196]

Pea, I have noticed this over the last dozen or so videos you have published. Don't know how to say this without being cringe or creepy, nothing is implied, but truly, you are becoming more beautiful as you get older. Whatever you are doing, keep it up! Great house video!!

[@wesgarrett993]

Hello, Pea :) That's a very nice house and I enjoyed watching you and Alma. I love your video and thank you so much for sharing. Take care there always and God Bless you always :)

[@robertdauer4723]

Hey Pee! Thanks for sharing that about the rent and so forth. The particular building was amazing with the way it has solar in the water that’s awesome and hot and cold in the shower and by the way, your dress is very flattering on you.😊

[@marcalexander9774]

OMG... amazing what you find online.... i bought the land and built that house !

[@MatthewDanielGreen]

This is excellent. More like this please!

[@brianpratt3224]

Retiring in 5 years (well 5 years and three months). Have been looking for places to live that I can afford with my pension. While from the videos here I am not sure that the Philippines is right for me but, your videos certainly give me things to think about when I look at places. Very useful.