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Deed of Absolute Sale of a condominium unit

Copy the details exactly as on the CCT and the tax declaration. The deed updates as you type. Download the PDF and sign it with the other party before a notary public; then pay the taxes on time and register the deed.

The document is drafted in English, the language commonly used for legal documents in the Philippines. Everyone who signs must understand it: have it explained in his or her language before signing.

Buying property as a foreigner: what you can really own

ImportantTemplate provided for information. It does not replace a consultation with a lawyer registered with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). Check that the rules and amounts cited have not changed before signing.