31/05/2026
What True Due Diligence Looks Like
The Supreme Court laid out a clear standard for what it means to be a buyer in good faith. It's not just about checking the title — it means:
✅ Verify the title and the Registry of Deeds records — Check the primary entry book (now computerized) to trace the full history of the title, including any annotations of lost titles or court proceedings.
✅ Confirm the seller is the registered owner — If the property is being sold on behalf of someone else, find out exactly how they obtained the right to sell it.
✅ Check if the registered owner is still alive — If the title dates back to the 1970s or 1980s, the original owner may have already passed away. If so, who are the legal heirs? Are they all accounted for?
✅ Investigate the selling price — A grossly undervalued price (e.g., property worth ₱3.3M sold for ₱250,000) is a red flag. The Supreme Court ruled this as an indicator of bad faith.
✅ Confirm physical possession — Who actually lives on or occupies the property? If it's not the seller, find out why.
✅ Look into any pending court cases linked to the title — A title may appear clean on its face, but the Registry book may reveal annotations of loss, reconstitution proceedings, or unresolved claims.
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