@Aerodex
American expat in Belize
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257 posts
About me
American
Lives in Placencia village, Stann Creek
Speaks English
Registration: 30 September 2015
Activity
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@grannybunni LOL I felt the same way mid-way through 2015, so I bought a house in Belize. But we all lucked out and the country was never better off for the next four years. Now my fear is the disaster that is currently brewing in the final 44 days ... Read More
Moving to Belize with Criminal Record by cmarshall0312
Does anyone here know or have experience with this. I am in recovery from drug addiction, been sober several years now however I do have a record for nothing serious, just minor offenses. Felonies, Class D felonies in the state of Alabama which is ...
Does anyone here know or have experience with this. I am in recovery from drug addiction, been sober several years now however I do have a record for nothing serious, just minor offenses. Felonies, Class D felonies in the state of Alabama which ... Read More
Advice on real estate in Belize by Rickblanchard
hello , i plan to live in Belize in 4 years, upon retirement i have been researching heavily and been there once, in February going back in 2 weeks for a second visit stayed in Ambergris in Feb and will be in Hopkins this time ...
@RickblanchardI felt the same way about Ambergris Caye when I spent a couple weeks there in 2008. The next year I explored Placencia and loved it. Kept going back each year until I retired in 2015. I explored more areas around the country for ... Read More
Transfer Tax by jpjones402
Is there a time limit from closing and pay the transfer tax?
@belizelandoffices Thank you for your answer that raises another question. If the new owner does not transfer the title in to their name, who would be held responsible if anything went wrong? John -@jpjones402Always use a Belize ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Aerodex, WOW! thank you for the in depth information. -@eddiemayo1952Please watch the video and read the info on the 2nd link I posted. Some info in that video seems to be new and it sounds like the timelines might have changed from ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Karlaclemmer, hey there. I’m new on here . what is the QRP ? -@eddiemayo1952The Belize QRP is run by the Belize Tourism Board. It allows a family to import house hold items and a newer ... Read More
Pharmacy, drs, post office by jani1622
I'm thinking of moving to Sarteneja. I will need each of these, pharmacy, drs and a post office. Are there any around? Medical checkups bcause of asthma, women issues, routine physicals, etc. I take prescriptions, so will need them filled. I'll ...
@jani1622Brigitte is 100% correct, IF the information you seek is available online, it is most likely to be on Facebook. Websites are not used by most businesses and if they exist at all, are often out of date. The low population density away from ... Read More
I received this eMail from the US Embassy in Belize
"Security Alert – State of Emergency Extended Until September 24, 2024Location: Belize Event: The Government of Belize extended the State of Emergency (SOE) issued on June 24, 2024. The SOE is now in effect until September 24, 2024. The SOE ... Read More
Zinc Housing Construction by windsortm
A number of Mennonite builders are now offering zinc homes instead of wood. How do these stack up structurally? What is their hurricane resistance compared to wood?
@Aerodex No, it's different. -@windsortmThe gauge and colors can be different from the roof. Some designs have no corrugations for stiffness. ... Read More
Canadians in Belize by JayBruce
Hi We are interested in moving to Belize from Canada (Toronto). Since Belize is in the Commonwealth, does it make it a bit easier for Canadians for aquire land ect? We are fluent in Spanish. But since Belize was a British colony, perhaps English ...
@Aerodex It's not easier as a Canadian to open a bank account as a non resident. Main thing is that you have property there to open an account. I tried to open an account with a sales agreement with the property owner but couldn't open ... Read More
Canadians in Belize by JayBruce
Hi We are interested in moving to Belize from Canada (Toronto). Since Belize is in the Commonwealth, does it make it a bit easier for Canadians for aquire land ect? We are fluent in Spanish. But since Belize was a British colony, perhaps English ...
HiWe are interested in moving to Belize from Canada (Toronto).Since Belize is in the Commonwealth, does it make it a bit easier for Canadians for aquire land ect? We are fluent in Spanish. But since Belize was a British colony, perhaps English ... Read More
Zinc Housing Construction by windsortm
A number of Mennonite builders are now offering zinc homes instead of wood. How do these stack up structurally? What is their hurricane resistance compared to wood?
@jeffree84Its what Belizeans call galvanized, hot dipped, steel sheets. Commonly used for roofs. Looks like they are starting to also use it for siding. Read More
Canadians in Belize by JayBruce
Hi We are interested in moving to Belize from Canada (Toronto). Since Belize is in the Commonwealth, does it make it a bit easier for Canadians for aquire land ect? We are fluent in Spanish. But since Belize was a British colony, perhaps English ...
@campskunk LOL It is fun to watch the talking heads on CNN/NBC/CBS Pretend to be surprised to find out Joe has actually lost his mind. Rational folks in the US have seen that since Joe was VP with his son selling foreign access to the VP office. Read More
Moving to Belize with my mom on QRP by Karlaclemmer
I have a unique scenario and would appreciate any feedback. I am primary caregiver for my 86-year-old mother who is obviously retired. I am her power of attorney. I am 56 years old still working as a nurse part time and am paid through her LTC ...
@KarlaclemmerRenting first during both the "rainy" and "dry season" is a good idea before buying or sighing a lease. You really wont know an area or property unless you experience both. i had come down to Plascencia for vacations before I retired ... Read More