@jillmedina
American expat in Puerto Rico
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Registration: 27 July 2021
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Issues with water set up in PR-need help by judyvillacis
Our house is almost done (New home build), but I’m having tons of issues with water set up. There seems to be a hole in the ground in front of the house that is supposed to be for the water meter. I hired someone to go in my place and set up ...
@judyvillacis i just went thru this but before they increased the rate to what they are telling you. you also have to get a special permit from the municipality to break the street. To get your meter even connected after its installed is also a ... Read More
DOT service dog form by Ladymcredfoot4
We are possibly moving to vieques for husbands job, the new problem we are encountering is we have a service dog, so obviously through the planning and researching I find out that we have to have a dot form for him to fly. Alright, awesome I'll fill ...
Who knows, are you traveling before or after the end of the year? im sure all that is doing is allowing rhe process to be re-evaluated or the requirements redefined annually 🤷♀️.If you have a true ”service dog” ... Read More
DOT service dog form by Ladymcredfoot4
We are possibly moving to vieques for husbands job, the new problem we are encountering is we have a service dog, so obviously through the planning and researching I find out that we have to have a dot form for him to fly. Alright, awesome I'll fill ...
The form is given to the airline when you check in. Read More
Building permits by lenausa89
Hello everyone! Who applies for the building permits in PR? We were told the Ingeneer does and not the builder. Is it the case? thank you
@lenausa89 yes its the engineer. Read More
Taxes in PR
Is anyone able to provide a collective list of the different taxes and entities in which taxes need to be paid & filed with? If you want to give a brief overview of the purpose of the tax that would be great. I am finding that I am hearing all ... Read More
Prefab homes by judyvillacis
Has anyone checked out prefab homes? If so, what are your thoughts on it? I’ve been looking into this to see if it’s worth building my home this way or is it best to find a contractor to build my home?Can anyone provide insight on which ...
@judyvillacis Can i get your survey contact? Did your price also include marking the points on your property? Read More
Prefab homes by judyvillacis
Has anyone checked out prefab homes? If so, what are your thoughts on it? I’ve been looking into this to see if it’s worth building my home this way or is it best to find a contractor to build my home?Can anyone provide insight on which ...
@judyvillacis yea please do!!! Read More
Prefab homes by judyvillacis
Has anyone checked out prefab homes? If so, what are your thoughts on it? I’ve been looking into this to see if it’s worth building my home this way or is it best to find a contractor to build my home?Can anyone provide insight on which ...
@PedroGarci casa bella is a pain to work with and they change prices without notice Read More
Prefab homes by judyvillacis
Has anyone checked out prefab homes? If so, what are your thoughts on it? I’ve been looking into this to see if it’s worth building my home this way or is it best to find a contractor to build my home?Can anyone provide insight on which ...
Yea I’d be interested in how that process goes for you, I was looking into them but didn’t like that I had to hire the contractor. Does the company serve as the general contractor or what is their role? Please keep us posted Read More
surveyor needed in vieques by solgirl
HI Everyone, I need a surveyor for my vieques property to measure metes and bounds. It seems very difficult to find someone to do the surveying so I can build a fence around our lot. Any ideas anyone please ? Thank you :)
@LarryJohnsonPR can you share with me as well if you think he might do work in Rio Grande? I have the survey I just literally need my land marked. Read More
Lost iPhone...Service with AT&T
I lost my iphone and have service with AT&T from the states, anyone have any luck getting replacement iPhones with AT&T on the island? I am in Rio Grande and cannot seem to find a AT&T mobile store here (even though according to AT&T ... Read More
Building in Puerto Rico by GuestPoster59009
Good Day, Thank you in advance for your helpful information. My wife and I are wanting to build our forever retirement home. We have purchased a lot and looking to start the process with an architect/engineer. We interviewed the first engineer over ...
@diamonds27 can you share who your builder is? Read More
Construction loan to build house in Puerto Rico by NobodyCares
Hello, I'm a Veteran and I would like to build a house in Puerto Rico. Which bank did you use that offered a construction loan to build your house? Could you explain in detail what information does the bank need to be approved for the loan and ...
@lauriabarca where are you getting the building/construction loan thru? Also are you currently a resident on the island? We have been finding that to be the biggest barrier to getting anything done. Read More
Construction loan to build house in Puerto Rico by NobodyCares
Hello, I'm a Veteran and I would like to build a house in Puerto Rico. Which bank did you use that offered a construction loan to build your house? Could you explain in detail what information does the bank need to be approved for the loan and ...
@Ordep1957 I do not recommend casa Bella! We and aa number of the members here had a horrible experience with them. Read More
Updated building Costs by Acros5790
Hi all! Wondering what updated 2022 construction costs are on a per square foot basis. I am seeing people on here quoting $250-$300/SF. This seems ridiculously high and is basically the cost for building in California. Also my architect ...
@Acros5790 what area are you planning to build in? Read More