PRINTABLE CHECKLISTS
Checklists you can print
Three Philippine-specific lists — viewing day, move-in week and the document trail. Print any card and tick the boxes off on paper.
Viewing day
Carry this to every viewing — the checks that separate a good home from a good listing.
Outside
- Roof, gutters and exterior walls
- Flood signs — water lines on posts, raised thresholds
- Drainage around the lot
- Street access and parking
- Neighbouring lots and noise at this hour
Inside
- Run all taps at once — pressure check
- Flush every toilet
- Open windows; look for water stains at ceilings and under sinks
- Cracks wider than a hairline
- Phone signal room by room
- Breaker panel age and enough outlets
- For condos: hallway upkeep, elevator, dues notice board
Ask the seller
- Title — a photocopy is fine at this stage
- Tax declaration and latest RPT receipts
- Monthly dues and any pending assessment (condos)
- License to Sell number (pre-selling projects)
- What stays — appliances, fixtures, parking slot
Move-in week
The week the keys arrive — utilities, clearances and the handover details.
Days ahead
- Meralco service application — settle meter arrears
- Water district transfer
- Internet install booked
- HOA/condo move-in clearance and elevator slot
- Truck and gate pass arranged
Handover day
- Photograph every meter reading
- Check promised appliances, fixtures and parking
- Collect all keys, remotes and access cards
- Change or rekey the locks
- Signed handover acknowledgment listing included items
After
- Track the title transfer — CAR, then the new title
- File the new tax declaration at the assessor
- Update address: bank, employer, IDs
- Register with the HOA and set up dues payments
The document trail
Every paper a Philippine purchase moves through — in order. The interactive version on /documents tracks your progress between visits.
Before offering
- Certified true copy of the title (pull it yourself)
- Tax declaration matching the title
- Latest RPT receipts
- Seller ID matching the titled name — or a verified SPA
- License to Sell (pre-selling)
Agreement
- Signed earnest-money or reservation acknowledgment
- Contract to sell (instalment deals) or agreed terms in writing
- Loan approval or proof of funds
Closing
- Notarised deed of absolute sale
- CGT/DST payment receipts and BIR CAR
- Registry of Deeds registration and the new title
- New tax declaration in the buyer's name
Lists are general orientation — your lawyer, lender or building admin may add requirements specific to your deal.