Check before you commit
Three short guides covering important checks for land and houses on Siargao. They explain what documents and statuses on our listings mean, and what to verify yourself. They are general information, not legal advice; the right last step is always an independent Philippine lawyer and, for boundaries, a licensed geodetic engineer.
Title vs. tax declaration
Why a tax declaration does not establish ownership by itself, what a Torrens title tells you, and how to get a certified true copy from the Registry of Deeds.
Read the guide →Checking continuous road access
A lot you cannot legally reach is worth far less. How to trace the route from the public road, what a right of way is, and the questions to ask.
Read the guide →Site visit and zoning checks
What to bring, who to bring, and what to look for on the ground. Plus zoning, the protected landscape, and hazard maps that cover Siargao.
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