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7 years ago
drjones2013

looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house by drjones2013

I looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house. Please will someone give me contact information on builders and places where I can buy material.

tony

its easier to own land than you think.. 25 yr lease.. renewable for another 25 yrs.. or u can put in ur filipino childs name.. (still with a lease).. or u can buy a condo.. or find a nice young filipino family and have papers made by an attorney ... Read More

tony
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7 years ago
Sammipporo

Building in Philippines by Sammipporo

Hi Guys, I am planning to resign soon from my work here in Japan and live in the Philippines for good. My husband and I are planning on investing by building tiny houses for rent. We are looking for a builder company who won't cheat and ...

tony

on the island i live, there are no licensed contractors.. but if your there every day.. use the bigger steel bars, make sure the sand/gravel/cement mixture is correct..and watch what they do very closely, you should not have a problem. i built a 3 ... Read More

tony
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7 years ago
giovannigio

how much can be to build a house? by giovannigio

how much can be cost build a house, mixed with cement and wood, for example floor made in wood. 2 floor , 40 squarmeter

tony

i wouldnt do it coz it makes the floor slippery when wet.. but its your choice Read More

tony
tommieboy999 replied to a thread
7 years ago
giovannigio

how much can be to build a house? by giovannigio

how much can be cost build a house, mixed with cement and wood, for example floor made in wood. 2 floor , 40 squarmeter

tony

if you are talking to me... its finished, but without the tile floors Read More

tony
tommieboy999 replied to a thread
7 years ago
giovannigio

how much can be to build a house? by giovannigio

how much can be cost build a house, mixed with cement and wood, for example floor made in wood. 2 floor , 40 squarmeter

tony

the house i just built.. is 1200 square feet... 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom. 12 foot x 20 foot cement deck. the total price to build with concrete blocks..steel bars and cement with 7 sliding windows and 9 jalousie windows and one sliding door was ... Read More

tony
tommieboy999 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Wimbleton

MOST SECURE WAY FOR EXPAT PURCHASING PROPERTY?? by Wimbleton

Looking to buy a property with a girlfriend I have been with almost a year now and would like to know how best to safeguard my investment and be fair to both of us ... If buying the land which would be in her name , I could have a 50 year lease Is ...

tony

i made a 25 year lease.. renewable for another 25 years when the first lease expires. the land i bought and the home i built on it cost me under 900k peso.. much cheaper than if i was to rent. so, to the people that say dont buy coz you cant own.. ... Read More

tony
tommieboy999 replied to a thread
7 years ago
giovannigio

how much i can earn with raise a pig by giovannigio

i would like to ask expat people if someone know, how much it is possible to earn if i buy a baby pig for 1500, o 2500 php and then raise it , and then sell it when it is 100 kilo? thanks

tony

also.. a 100 kg pig is not good for lechon.. its too big and old. nobody will buy a 100kg pig.. 40-60kg is much better Read More

tony
tommieboy999 replied to a thread
7 years ago
giovannigio

how much can be to build a house? by giovannigio

how much can be cost build a house, mixed with cement and wood, for example floor made in wood. 2 floor , 40 squarmeter

tony

the electric rate on camiguin island is over 16p per kwh.. we also have several brownouts.. i guess i will not be looking to buy land in guimaras Read More

tony
tommieboy999 replied to a thread
7 years ago
giovannigio

how much can be to build a house? by giovannigio

how much can be cost build a house, mixed with cement and wood, for example floor made in wood. 2 floor , 40 squarmeter

tony

bratche.. do you know anything about guimaras? i have seen 1 hectare of land going for 350k peso.. is there electricity there 24/7? i was told the ferry ride from guimaras to iloilo was just 15 mins.. true? Read More

tony
tommieboy999 replied to a thread
7 years ago
giovannigio

how much can be to build a house? by giovannigio

how much can be cost build a house, mixed with cement and wood, for example floor made in wood. 2 floor , 40 squarmeter

tony

i was as confused as you were.. but after being here for 8 yrs, i found out that your cost will depend on where you live. i live on a small island, thats why i was able to build a cement/mahogany home for about 400,000 peso. labor here is cheap.. ... Read More

tony
tommieboy999 replied to a thread
7 years ago
giovannigio

how much can be to build a house? by giovannigio

how much can be cost build a house, mixed with cement and wood, for example floor made in wood. 2 floor , 40 squarmeter

tony

how is that aggressive? i simply told you my total cost for everything.. you can choose to believe me.. or think im lying. its your choice Read More

tony
tommieboy999 replied to a thread
7 years ago
giovannigio

how much can be to build a house? by giovannigio

how much can be cost build a house, mixed with cement and wood, for example floor made in wood. 2 floor , 40 squarmeter

tony

wrong again.. i have the blueprints.. its required. i used thicker steel than was required.. i also have all the paperwork that is required Read More

tony
tommieboy999 replied to a thread
7 years ago
giovannigio

how much can be to build a house? by giovannigio

how much can be cost build a house, mixed with cement and wood, for example floor made in wood. 2 floor , 40 squarmeter

tony

what are you talking about? i just built a solid 2 bedroom 2 bath 100 square meter concrete home with mahogany roof.. sliding tinted windows and a 4meter x 4meter sliding door.. huge septic tank.. for just under 450,000 peso. that includes the ... Read More

tony
tommieboy999 replied to a thread
8 years ago
drjones2013

looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house by drjones2013

I looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house. Please will someone give me contact information on builders and places where I can buy material.

tony

Last but not least.. DO NOT SPEND MORE MONEY ON A HOME THAN YOU CAN STAND TO LOSE Read More

tony
tommieboy999 replied to a thread
8 years ago
drjones2013

looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house by drjones2013

I looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house. Please will someone give me contact information on builders and places where I can buy material.

tony

you own it until you die.. whats the difference? you cant take it with you.. leave it to your child or your wife.. property taxes here are so low, its cheaper to own than to rent as long as you live in a province and you dont build a mansion Read More