1. Define the purpose
Decide whether the property is for eventual home use, family use, retirement, rental or long-term investment. This determines which locations and property types deserve attention.
2. Build a location shortlist
Use the KNOW CEBU location guides to compare Cebu City, Mandaue, Mactan, SRP and lower-density areas before selecting projects.
3. Verify the project and the exact unit
Do not rely only on forwarded brochures or social posts. Confirm the developer, project, unit identifier, current price or computation, inclusions, turnover assumptions and reservation conditions. Use our due-diligence guide.
4. Plan authority and signatures
If another person will act for you in the Philippines, obtain professional guidance on the appropriate authority and document formalities for your circumstances. Requirements can vary by transaction and where documents are executed.
5. Control the payment trail
Use official payment instructions and retain receipts, acknowledgments, signed documents and correspondence. Independently verify any changed payment instruction before sending funds.
6. Understand the whole payment schedule
Review our payment-terms guide and financing guide. A low monthly equity amount can still lead to a large future balance.
7. Move to property discovery
Once the requirements are clear, browse Cebu opportunities on CEBOOM. Ayala-focused buyers can use AyalaPrime.