E. GATANELA REALTY CO.

E. GATANELA REALTY CO. Real Estate Appraisers, Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Consultants, Real Estate Lawyers ABOUT US

We at E. GATANELA REALTY CO. Gatanela Realty Co.

provide a full range of services to real estate owners and buyers in the Philippines, especially in Bacolod City. We are a real estate property specialists in Bacolod City and we provide advice and services for real estate property selling and marketing, appraisal, and real estate laws. Specifically, our services include:

1). Real Estate Appraisal, to know the fair market value of your property a

nd determine its highest and best use, to maximize your income potentials.

2). Real Estate Brokerage and Marketing, which includes free listing of your property for sale, promotion and advertising to find buyers, and actual sales transactions.

3). Legal Counseling and Advisory Services on real estate, which includes settlement of estates, cancellation of liens and encumbrances, including litigation to protect your rights as property owner. We are a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-registered company, and composed of a team of experienced real estate professionals. We can help you protect your property and money and give you peace of mind in your real estate transactions. We will be there for you from finding buyers for your property, or appraising your property, to closing the deal, sales documentation, to the consolidation of title. So, if you are looking for a property to buy or if you are planning to sell a house or any kind of real estate property in Bacolod City, E. is at your service. Contact Us

Email at: [email protected]

You can visit our office at Suite 4, 2nd Floor, LD Centre, 7th-Lacson Streets, Bacolod City, above Chowking-Lacson, in front of Capitol lagoon.

Real Estate Buying Tips:“Tax Declaration Is Not Ownership: A Legal Reality Check for Property Buyers”Believing that a Ta...
12/02/2026

Real Estate Buying Tips:

“Tax Declaration Is Not Ownership: A Legal Reality Check for Property Buyers”

Believing that a Tax Declaration (Tax Dec) property can be easily titled is one of the most expensive assumptions a buyer can make.

Many buyers purchase Tax Dec land thinking conversion is quick — only to later discover:

• No cadastral survey
• Overlapping boundaries
• Multiple heirs or claimants
• Government ownership or road right-of-way issues
• Property not qualified for titling

If you intend to convert Tax Declaration land into titled property, this is the proper process:

1️⃣ Confirm the land is Alienable and Disposable (A&D) with DENR/CENRO/PENRO.
2️⃣ Secure an approved Survey Plan and Technical Description from a licensed Geodetic Engineer.
3️⃣ Verify the chain of Tax Declarations at the Assessor’s Office.
4️⃣ Obtain Barangay/LGU certifications confirming possession and absence of dispute.
5️⃣ File for Judicial or Administrative Titling, as applicable.
6️⃣ Upon approval, register with the Registry of Deeds for issuance of OCT/TCT.

⚠️ Reality: Titling is not automatic. It can take months — even years — depending on legal and technical issues.

At E. GATANELA REALTY CO., we take our clients’ needs seriously. We provide legal consulting to our clients to protect their hard-earned money, rights and interest.

Message us for legal advice.

08/01/2026

Problems on your land?

If you have problems like:

*Appraisal of your Real Estate Properties
* Processing of transfer of Titles
*Settlement of Estate of your deceased parents who are the registered landowners
* Legal Advice and counselling about real estate property

Talk to us. We can help you. Just send us a private message here.

Why is Due Diligence in Real Estate Transactions Very Important?At E. Gatanela Realty Co., we treat each real estate tra...
08/01/2026

Why is Due Diligence in Real Estate Transactions Very Important?

At E. Gatanela Realty Co., we treat each real estate transaction seriously. So, we do due diligence to protect our clients.

*Purpose of Due Diligence in Real Estate

Due diligence in real estate refers to the comprehensive investigation and assessment of a property before finalizing a transaction. Its purpose is to ensure that the buyer (or investor) fully understands what they are acquiring and to uncover any potential risks, issues, or liabilities.

For example, in the sales transaction we look at the Real Estate Purchase Checklist as part of Due Diligence.

1. Genuine title. Transfer Certificate of Tile must be authentic.
2.Title is clean, free from encumbrances.
3.The land is described on the Title you are buying, supported by the zvicinity Map prepared, signed and sealed by a geodetic engineer.
4. Land Taxes are up to date.
5. Annotations and liens on the title must have prescribed.
6. The Land is vacant, or no illegal occupants/ squatters.
7. The seller is the real registered owner.

Ask us about real estate. We are licensed real estate consultants, appraisers and real estate lawyers.

What is Real Estate?
08/01/2026

What is Real Estate?

“Reputation is more valuable than money. “What people say about us dramatically affects our ability to achieve what we w...
21/04/2023

“Reputation is more valuable than money.

“What people say about us dramatically affects our ability to achieve what we want, even if what they say is gossip.

“Our personal reputations are vital to our self-esteem and can make us feel happy, fulfilled and appreciated.”

Estate Tax AmnestyDo You Need Help In The Settlement of Estate of your deceased loved ones and to Avail of Tax Amnesty?F...
13/04/2023

Estate Tax Amnesty

Do You Need Help In The Settlement of Estate of your deceased loved ones and to Avail of Tax Amnesty?

For those who have real estate properties still in the names of your deceased parents or departed loved ones, this one is for you.

Yes, if the properties are still in the names of your departed grandparents or parents, you cannot transfer or sell it.

You have to do settlement of estate first by paying the estate tax.

The good news is that there is now an Estate Tax Amnesty if your departed loved ones died on or before December 31, 2017.

With this tax amnesty, the heirs will just pay an estate tax computed at 6% based on the net estate without penalties, surcharges and interest.

*The Estate Tax Amnesty Law expires on June 14, 2023.

Without the amnesty, the estate tax would have been computed at the maximum amount of 20% of the net estate plus 25% surcharge and interest at 20% and/or 12% per annum.

Settle Now or Lose the Opportunity.

If you need assistance in the settlement of estate, E. GATANELA REALTY CO. can help you. Just send us a private message here.

Due Diligence in Real Estate TransactionsAt E. Gatanela Realty Co., we treat each real estate transaction seriously. So,...
13/04/2023

Due Diligence in Real Estate Transactions

At E. Gatanela Realty Co., we treat each real estate transaction seriously. So, we do due diligence to protect our clients.

*Purpose of Due Diligence in Real Estate

Due diligence in real estate refers to the comprehensive investigation and assessment of a property before finalizing a transaction. Its purpose is to ensure that the buyer (or investor) fully understands what they are acquiring and to uncover any potential risks, issues, or liabilities.

For example, in the sales transaction we look at the Real Estate Purchase Checklist as part of Due Diligence.

1. Genuine title. Transfer Certificate of Tile must be authentic.
2.Title is clean, free from encumbrances.
3.The land is described on the Title you are buying, supported by the zvicinity Map prepared, signed and sealed by a geodetic engineer.
4. Land Taxes are up to date.
5. Annotations and liens on the title must have prescribed.
6. The Land is vacant, or no illegal occupants/ squatters.
7. The seller is the real registered owner.

Ask us about real estate. We are licensed real estate consultants, appraisers and real estate lawyers.

Estate Tax AmnestyDo You Need Help In The Settlement of Estate of your deceased loved ones and to Avail of Tax Amnesty?F...
28/10/2022

Estate Tax Amnesty

Do You Need Help In The Settlement of Estate of your deceased loved ones and to Avail of Tax Amnesty?

For those who have real estate properties still in the names of your deceased parents or departed loved ones, this one is for you.

Yes, if the properties are still in the names of your departed grandparents or parents, you cannot transfer or sell it.

You have to do settlement of estate first by paying the estate tax.

The good news is that there is now an Estate Tax Amnesty if your departed loved ones died on or before December 31, 2017.

With this tax amnesty, the heirs will just pay an estate tax computed at 6% based on the net estate without penalties, surcharges and interest.

*The Estate Tax Amnesty Law expires on June 14, 2023.

Without the amnesty, the estate tax would have been computed at the maximum amount of 20% of the net estate plus 25% surcharge and interest at 20% and/or 12% per annum.

Settle Now or Lose the Opportunity.

If you need assistance in the settlement of estate, E. GATANELA REALTY CO. can help you. Just send a private message or e-mail: [email protected]

Problems on your land?If you have problems like: *Appraisal of your Real Estate Properties* Processing of transfer of Ti...
20/10/2022

Problems on your land?

If you have problems like:

*Appraisal of your Real Estate Properties
* Processing of transfer of Titles
* Property Leasing/Management
*Settlement of Estate under Tax Amnesty Law

We can help you. Just send us a private message

At E. Gatanela Realty Co., we treat each real estate transaction seriously, to protect our clients.For example, in the s...
28/12/2021

At E. Gatanela Realty Co., we treat each real estate transaction seriously, to protect our clients.

For example, in the sales transaction we look at the Real Estate Purchase Checklist

1. Genuine title. Transfer Certificate of Tile must be authentic.
2.Title is clean, free from encumbrances.
3.The land is described on the Title you are buying, supported by the zvicinity Map prepared, signed and sealed by a geodetic engineer.
4. Land Taxes are up to date.
5. Annotations and liens on the title must have prescribed.
6. The Land is vacant, or no illegal occupants/ squatters.
7. The seller is the real registered owner.

Ask us about real estate.
We are licensed real estate consultants, appraisers and lawyers.

Documentary Requirements to transfer Certificate of Title from Seller to Buyer *Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) of Sell...
28/12/2021

Documentary Requirements to transfer Certificate of Title from Seller to Buyer

*Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) of Seller and Buyer
*Deed of Absolute Sale (DOAS)
*Latest Tax Declaration of the property
*Owner’s copy of Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT)
*Certificate of No Improvement if no structures
*Special Power of Attorney (SPA) for the person who will process transfer of title
*Acknowledgment Receipt of money by seller
*Vicinity Map

E. GATANELA REALTY CO. can help you process the transfer of title.
Just send private message for inquiries.

Address

2nd Floor, LD Centre, 7th Street Corner Lacson Street
Bacolod City
6100

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
2pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
2pm - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
2pm - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
2pm - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
2pm - 5pm

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