Quote Originally Posted by jaeger
AFAIK :
1- Original Title - check with the Register of Deeds (RD) of that location
2- Clean Title - no liens, no encumberances, make sure hindi to naka-collateral sa bangko. tingnan mo likod nung title (TCT) kung may mga tatak ng bangko o ng RD at kung serado na mga ito (case closed)
3- No Tax Arrears - make sure lahat ng property taxes are paid up-to-date
4- Clean Possession - can turnover property to buyer without any squatters on it
5- Zoning Check - tama ba description sa title vs. zoning ng municipio (e.g. residential vs. agricultural)
6- Pa-compute ka na rin ng lahat ng relevant taxes sa BIR section ng municipio where the property is located (cap gains, transfer tax, DST, etc.)

ito requirements naming mga taga-bangko, can lawyers in this forum add more?
all of the above and:

7. make sure you have the tax declaration of the property. the classification of the land is there

8. if you have time, check with the local regional trial court. kung maraming branches, then try the executive judges office first and check if there are claims/cases filed involving the land

9. i suggest that you have the land surveyed also and, as discussed here, tama ang pg lagay ng mga muhon. this is very important

you might also want to check the adjacent lots and talk to the occupants. they can give you some valuable legal and non legal information on the lot you are buying