Building in the
Philippines
Plain answers to the questions clients ask us most: what a building permit needs, what a house really costs, and how to build at home while you work abroad.
Building Permit Requirements in Baguio City
The documents, plans and clearances you need before you can build in Baguio City, and how the process runs from locational clearance to occupancy permit.
How Much Does It Cost to Build a House in Baguio?
Price per square meter by finish level, what an architect costs, the extra costs people forget, and a worked example for a typical family home.
An OFW's Guide to Building a House in the Philippines
From checking the lot title to the occupancy permit: how to plan, design and build your home in the Philippines while you work overseas.
How Much Does an Architect Cost in the Philippines?
How licensed architects in the Philippines charge, what the fee covers, what it leaves out, and how to compare quotations fairly.
Building on a Sloping Lot in Baguio
Geohazard maps, surveys, soil tests, retaining walls and drainage: what to check before you build on a hillside lot, and designs that make the slope work for you.
Designing a Typhoon-Resistant House in the Philippines
Roof shape, roof-to-wall connections, openings and floor levels: the design decisions that help a house come through typhoon season.