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Condo for sale in San Martin de Porres, Metro Manila, Parañaque, Metro Manila

Manila, Philippines

Guide Price

$88,496

5,000,000 PHP

PROPERTY TYPE

condo

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

Description

THE WOODSVILLE CREST by ROBINSONS LAND

Location: Merville Parañaque near Airport, Makati, Manila and BGC

Take Advantage the INTRODUCTORY PRICE and 5% Discount!

SMART HOME DEVICE AS LOW AS 9K/mo.

Units available:

*Studio Unit - 23.50sqm ( 9,300 per month)

*1 bedroom -35sqm ( 14K/month )

*2 Bedrooms 58sqm

(for as low as 24,000 per month)

**Pets are allowed**

* Commercial Areas

- Robinsons Supermarket

-SM Bicutan

-Alabang Town Center

-Festival Mall

-Resorts World

-McKinley Hill

* Schools

-San Beda College Alabang

-Philippine School of Interior Design

* Health Care

-Asian Hospital

-Muntinlupa Hospital

-Alabang Medical Center

-Parañaque Medical Center Sucat Rd.

-Parañaque Doctors Hospital Better Living

- Other Landmarks

-Nomads Sports Club

-Location is near NAIA Terminal 3 runway

Please contact me NOW for details!!!

WALTER BALBERONA

+639352422I45 - Viber / Whatsapp Telephone number: View Phone

Location

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Living in Manila

The capital's dense urban core offers rock-bottom costs ($1,000-$1,500/month for a comfortable life) and widespread English fluency. Makati and BGC are the expat hubs with modern condos, international restaurants, and reliable infrastructure. The trade-offs are intense traffic, tropical heat, and the chaos that comes with a megacity of 14 million.

Island-hopping on weekends, karaoke as a national religion, and a Filipino hospitality so genuine that you will be adopted by your neighbor's entire extended family before your first month is over.

Visa

SRRV (Special Resident Retiree Visa) — available from age 40+. Requires $15,000-50,000 deposit depending on age and pension status. Grants indefinite stay with multiple-entry privileges. SIRV (Special Investor Resident Visa) — requires $75,000 investment in Philippine securities. No age minimum. Both offer permanent residency.

Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to the Philippines

Key Fact

English is an official language and widely spoken — making the Philippines the easiest Asian country for American expats to navigate daily life. Private healthcare is excellent and affordable, but infrastructure outside Manila can be underdeveloped.

Learn more: The Cheapest Cities to Live Abroad
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Philippines at a glance

How Philippines scores for American expats

💰Cost of Living
Affordable
🛡️Safety
Use caution
🗣️English Spoken
Widely
🏥Healthcare
Basic
🌬️Air Quality
Poor
📶Internet
Slow
🚶Walkability
Moderate
🚇Transit
Limited

Cost of buying in Philippines

Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property

Closing Costs

5-8% of purchase price

  • ·Transfer tax: 0.5-0.75%
  • ·Documentary stamp: 1.5%
  • ·Capital gains tax: 6% (seller, but often negotiated)
  • ·Registration: ~0.25%
  • ·Notary: ~0.5%

Annual Costs

Property Tax

1-2% of assessed value (varies by city)

Insurance

₱5,000-15,000/yr

HOA / Condo Fees

₱3,000-10,000/mo for condos

Good to Know

Agent Fees

Seller pays (3-5%)

Foreign Buyer Note

Foreigners CANNOT own land. Can own condo units (max 40% foreign quota per building). Houses possible via long-term lease or Filipino spouse.

Legal help in Philippines

Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.

Need a local attorney in Philippines?

We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.

Contact Agent

Walter Balberona

Next steps for moving to Philippines

Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.

1

Understand the buying rules

Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.

2

Sort out your visa

Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.

3

Plan your finances

Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.

4

Know your tax obligations

US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.

5

Set up healthcare

Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.

6

Run the full checklist

Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.

Source

DotProperty.com.ph

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Currency

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