Process in Buying Property

It is an elementary principle of civil law that the owner of real property is entitled to the possession thereof as an attribute of his or her ownership. (Cecilia Javelosa vs. Ezequiel Tapus, G.R. No. 204361, July 4, 2018) 

When a certificate of title is clean and free from any encumbrance, potential purchasers have every right to rely on such certificate. Individuals who rely on a clean certificate of title in making the decision to purchase the real property are often referred to as ‘innocent purchasers for value’ and ‘in good faith.’ (Spouses Jose Manuel vs. The Register of Deeds, G.R. No. 224678, July 3, 2018) 

The voluntary declaration of a piece of property for taxation purposes manifests not only one’s sincere and honest desire to obtain title to the property and announces his adverse claim against the State and all other interested parties, but also the intention to contribute needed revenues to the Government. Such an act strengthens one’s bona fide claim of acquisition of ownership. (Kawayan Hills Corporation vs. Honorable Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 203090, September 5, 2018)

Registration does not vest title; it is merely the evidence of such title. Land registration laws do not give the holder any better title than what he actually has. (Rosario Banguis-Tambuyat vs. Wenifreda Balcom-Tambuyat, G.R. No. 202805, March 23, 2015)

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