I Watch Expats Lose Their Homes Every Day. Here is Exactly How.

Can foreigners own property in the Philippines? Before buying land or building a house in your Filipina partner’s name, understand what you’re actually paying for—and what happens if the relationship ends or your partner dies. Your money may pay for every bag of cement, but what rights do you have when the paperwork is tested? In this video, we examine Philippine property ownership rules, real Supreme Court cases, and the risks foreigners should understand before committing their retirement savings to a home. We cover: 🏠 House ownership versus land ownership 💍 Buying property in a Filipino spouse or partner’s name 📄 Land leases, inheritance, and the limits of supposed “loopholes” 🏢 Condominiums and 60/40 corporations 💰 Renting versus building—and planning your exit 🔎 Questions to take to an independent Philippine property lawyer Whether you’re moving to the Philippines, retiring here, or already sending construction money, this is a conversation to have before the next payment. 💬 If you could get your construction money back and rent instead, would you take the deal? Subscribe to With Dee for practical, honest conversations about living in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. This video provides general information, not legal advice. Have a qualified Philippine lawyer review your specific documents and circumstances before committing money. #PhilippinesRealEstate #LivingInThePhilippines #RetireInThePhilippines ☕ Support the Channel If you find this content helpful and want to help keep it going, here are a few ways: 🎙️ Patreon — Join the inner circle. Exclusive content, deeper discussions, and behind-the-scenes access. → patreon.com/c/WithDee 📺 Channel Membership — Become a YouTube member and support directly on the platform. → youtube.com/channel/UCFNCcuk2pvAU0BXwPh3rMjA/join ☕ Buy Me a Coffee — Fuel the next video. Every cup helps. → buymeacoffee.com/withdee 💳 Prefer a direct one-time contribution? This is for you. → wise.com/pay/business/withdee 🎁 Wishlist — See what's on the upgrade list for the channel. → throne.com/withdee → amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3T304SN821AO6?ref_=wl_share ――――――――――――――――――― 🌍 Sending money to the Philippines? Use Wise — better rates than banks, no hidden fees. → wi.se/withdee ――――――――――――――――――― 📩 Business/Inquiries: [email protected]