Property: say what exactly you’re looking for

Property in the Philippines: what it costs and how to buy

Updated 4 November 2026

Listed property in the Philippines is priced at about ₱3,500,000 to ₱5,500,000 in the examples found, or roughly ₱107,659 to ₱135,250 per square meter. Prices depend on the city, the type of property and the title, so the quickest way to current figures is a request on BlaBlaPrice, which looks through local listings and sellers' websites.

Rules to check before you reserve a unit

Developers who sell property projects need a License to Sell, so ask the seller to show it before you pay a reservation fee. Keep a written receipt for every payment. Rental guides also point out the upfront payments you should budget for and the tenant protections that apply, so read the lease before you transfer any money.

Season and timing

The climate is tropical: hot all year, with a wet season and a dry season instead of winter and summer. There is no winter peak to wait for, so viewings and deals happen in every month. Rain can change how a plot or a building looks, so a second visit on a wet day is a useful check.

How property is priced and compared

Sizes are given in square meters, and listings often quote a price per square meter, so compare like with like. A figure per square meter in Makati is not the same deal as one in Davao City. Some listings state taxes separately, so ask whether the price includes them. Asking prices are starting points, and the figure you agree in the chat can differ from the listing.

What to put in your request

Name the city, such as Manila, Quezon City, Cebu City, Davao City or Makati, and the type: apartment, house and lot, land or commercial space. Add the size in square meters, whether you buy or rent, your budget, and whether you need a clean title. Sellers can only quote properly when they know these details.

Describe the property in your own words, with a photo if you have one. BlaBlaPrice's AI reads the request, asks for the details it is missing, and looks through sellers' websites and listings in the country before it shows prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide who to contact. If you already know an agent, you can send them the request link yourself. Start with apartments or houses, or write a general request on the home page.