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Jackeyb

Jackeyb

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Canadian looking for information about Belize

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Canadian

Lives in Toronto

Registration: 17 March 2014

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Jackeyb replied to a thread
10 years ago
JayBruce

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 ...

Jackeyb

Hello Kim Carlsson. I just returned from 16 days in Belize and did love it. I checked out Sanctuary Belize. The project will be fantastic once its done, but it is a long way from that. If you're not in a rush to enjoy the property and what ... Read More

Jackeyb replied to a thread
10 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Jackeyb

Please go to cbc.ca and then to Vancouver. If you are contemplating buying or living in Belize you should see this.Hello...what is it exactly you believe I should see? I searched Belize and found reports on two murders of Canadians... I couldn't ... Read More

Jackeyb replied to a thread
10 years ago
terrific

Ceiba Builders by terrific

Hi I was in Belize last week to sign the paper work and have now purchased my piece of the Jewel. We are going to initially put a smallish wooden house on it while clear the secondary growth, and decide where on the acreage to build our forever ...

Jackeyb

Thanks Boatlover! Read More

Jackeyb replied to a thread
10 years ago
terrific

Ceiba Builders by terrific

Hi I was in Belize last week to sign the paper work and have now purchased my piece of the Jewel. We are going to initially put a smallish wooden house on it while clear the secondary growth, and decide where on the acreage to build our forever ...

Jackeyb

Hi boatlover and terrific, Boatlover ditto for me on the Centric, and Terrific all I could find for Ceiba are real estate agents. Would love the builder contact information if you're willing to share it! Thanks so much! Jackey Read More

Jackeyb replied to a thread
10 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Jackeyb

I can't seem to get the link to work. Has it been removed? I have to say this is very interesting chatter on both sides of the aisle. As I have said in my posts I think the place can be beautiful if finished but it's history has been extremely ... Read More

Jackeyb replied to a thread
10 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Jackeyb

Thank you so much Lucky Larry. I'm heading to Belize in July. I'm wasn't planning on a lot but I'm going to check them out all the same, thanks to your information and some other great posts! As well as for the others that didn't have such a great ... Read More

Jackeyb replied to a thread
10 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Jackeyb

Here is a link to a San Pedro blogger on her visit to Sanctuary Belize: http://www.sanpedroscoop.com/2014/03/sanctuary-belize-southern-kanantik-lodge-buybelize.html. She includes several photos in her three separate posts on the subject. Definitely ... Read More

Jackeyb replied to a thread
10 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Jackeyb

Spending time in Belize and warming to the country is good advice, as are many other suggestions. Thanks all for your contributions. Read More

Jackeyb replied to a thread
10 years ago
Glen toronto

Would really appreciate any Advice by Glen toronto

Hi there, This is Glen from Toronto, would appreciate any advice from your forum regarding retiring to Beliz. This place i am interested in at this time is Ambergis key but would appreciate any advice on this or is ther another area more ...

Jackeyb

Fabulous, thanks for the tip! Read More

Jackeyb replied to a thread
10 years ago
JayBruce

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 ...

Jackeyb

Congratulations on your purchase. It's my understanding that the real estate agents in Belize operate the same way in Canada and that is that the seller pays. How were you as buyers able to save? Do you feel that the seller offered a lower price. ... Read More

Jackeyb replied to a thread
10 years ago
gtatix

Cost Of Living For Small Family by gtatix

Hi - Where to begin!? I'm 48 and currently on disability living near Toronto, Canada. My income is payable anywhere in the world - $2200/month [CDN] My wife is my age and my children are 12 and 13 Considering moving to Belize - Corozal area - ...

Jackeyb

This is wonderful information thanks for sharing! Read More

Jackeyb replied to a thread
10 years ago
2flyaway

Opening a Bank Account - Be Aware - Information by 2flyaway

Opening a Bank Account in Belize is not as simple as in North America or Europe. As a non-resident or citizen you need to apply to the central bank for permission to open a bank account. In this application you must: 1. Provide a utility bill to ...

Jackeyb

Excellent advice. I've lived in several counties and well wouldn't you know they all have their rules. I really appreciate the heads up...it's easy to forget things are going to be different, even though I'm looking for things to be different lol. Read More

Jackeyb replied to a thread
10 years ago
xcaret

Buying a car in Belize or bring one in with me ? by xcaret

My friend who spent time in Belize told me a group of Menonite people had a factory in Belize and were assembling chinese car parts and selling the finished product, I dont find anything when googling it . He also mentioned the Menonite folks build ...

Jackeyb

Thanks for the links on house building!!! Fabulous thank you thank you! Read More