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The Agreement to Transfer Ownership of Property is a fundamental legal instrument in Philippine property law, essential for documenting and executing the transfer of real property ownership. This document is required whenever there is a need to transfer property ownership, whether through sale, donation, or other means of transfer. It must comply with the Civil Code of the Philippines, the Property Registration Decree, and various local government regulations. The agreement includes crucial details such as property description, consideration, warranties, and obligations of both parties, serving as the primary document for property registration and tax compliance. It's particularly important in the Philippine context due to the strict requirements for property transfers, including notarization and specific formal requisites under local law.

1. Parties: Identification of the Transferor (current owner) and Transferee (new owner) with complete names, civil status, addresses, and tax identification numbers as required by Philippine law

2. Background: Recitals establishing the Transferor's ownership of the property, reason for transfer, and any relevant history of the property

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Property', 'Transfer Date', 'Consideration', and other relevant terms

4. Property Details: Comprehensive description of the property being transferred, including exact location, boundaries, and technical description as appearing in the title

5. Consideration: Details of the purchase price or other consideration, payment terms, and method of payment

6. Transfer of Ownership: Express provision transferring all rights, title, and interests in the property from Transferor to Transferee

7. Representations and Warranties: Transferor's warranties regarding ownership, absence of encumbrances (unless disclosed), and authority to transfer

8. Transferor's Obligations: Obligations of the Transferor including delivery of documents, payment of taxes up to transfer date, and assistance with registration

9. Transferee's Obligations: Obligations of the Transferee including payment, registration of transfer, and assumption of taxes post-transfer

10. Costs and Taxes: Allocation of transfer costs, taxes, and registration fees between parties

11. Completion of Transfer: Process and requirements for completing the transfer, including registration requirements

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Philippine law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes

13. Execution: Formal execution block meeting Philippine notarial requirements