tim00
American expat in the Philippines
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Registration: 02 August 2024
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Spousal visa question by Michael Mess
Do i need to register my USA marriage with the Philippine statistics authority in order to apply for a 13A spousal visa?
@Michael Mess Good eveningI'm completing my probationary period of my 13A Visa. I filed the paperwork myself; it was not too difficult and definitely worth the savings of P30,000 from an agency. There is the requirement of a recognized marriage ... Read More
Construction in Cebu by tim00
Hello Everyone,My Wife and I recently purchased a home with plans to renovate it, which include adding an additional floor along with reconfiguring the entire space. Prior to purchasing the home, I consulted with a Structural Engineer to ensure ...
@Moon Dog Moon Dog, HiNot sure if you made it back to the Philippines yet. Just an update for you. We have completed and submitted the building documents, just waiting on the release of permit. I do want to connect with Lido if you can arrange ... Read More
Checking paper work for Property in Cebu by Ganz303
Hi all , I’m buying a property in Cebu I just received all the paperwork for the property.I need to check everything is in order,any one recommend a property lawyer or is there other services I can find to walk me through the ...
@Ganz303 SeanI spent a little over a year in the negotiations for the sale of the house, I've definitely learned a few lessons in the process. Knowing people (Filipino) is very helpful. I'm available if you need any assistance. Read More
Checking paper work for Property in Cebu by Ganz303
Hi all , I’m buying a property in Cebu I just received all the paperwork for the property.I need to check everything is in order,any one recommend a property lawyer or is there other services I can find to walk me through the ...
@Ganz303 Sean, HiIt's been a while since I've been here. I've purchased my home here in Cebu City, currently waiting for the release of my building permit. I was looking for safeguards and through my wife's family I stumbled across my ... Read More
Construction in Cebu by tim00
Hello Everyone,My Wife and I recently purchased a home with plans to renovate it, which include adding an additional floor along with reconfiguring the entire space. Prior to purchasing the home, I consulted with a Structural Engineer to ensure ...
@pnwcyclist TyI had been coming here for a while, wife decided to live here over the US. My furniture was practically new and paid for. We spent months window shopping and the cost of purchasing similar furniture surprisingly cost quite a bit more ... Read More
Construction in Cebu by tim00
Hello Everyone,My Wife and I recently purchased a home with plans to renovate it, which include adding an additional floor along with reconfiguring the entire space. Prior to purchasing the home, I consulted with a Structural Engineer to ensure ...
@pnwcyclist We can certainly be comfortable in a smaller space. I'm working with an existing floorplan that simply wouldn't work. The property was a foreclosure, and my design experience took over. When I moved here, my wife didn't want me to ... Read More
Construction in Cebu by tim00
Hello Everyone,My Wife and I recently purchased a home with plans to renovate it, which include adding an additional floor along with reconfiguring the entire space. Prior to purchasing the home, I consulted with a Structural Engineer to ensure ...
@tim00 Here is a bit of an update of our progress. We have secured an Architect, and submission for permits are scheduled to take place by the Dec 6, 2024. With so much time on my hands, to keep my focus, I began constructing a model of ... Read More
Construction in Cebu by tim00
Hello Everyone,My Wife and I recently purchased a home with plans to renovate it, which include adding an additional floor along with reconfiguring the entire space. Prior to purchasing the home, I consulted with a Structural Engineer to ensure ...
@Moon Dog I've been traveling within the Philippines, family functions. Thanks for your update.I have on several occasions attempted to contact the builder, but we have not connected as of yet.Yes, I would be interested in connecting with Lido.I ... Read More
Construction in Cebu by tim00
Hello Everyone,My Wife and I recently purchased a home with plans to renovate it, which include adding an additional floor along with reconfiguring the entire space. Prior to purchasing the home, I consulted with a Structural Engineer to ensure ...
I've been traveling within the Philippines, family functions. Thanks for your update.I have on several occasions attempted to contact the builder, but we have not connected as of yet.Yes, I would be interested in connecting with Lido. I have a two ... Read More
Construction in Cebu by tim00
Hello Everyone,My Wife and I recently purchased a home with plans to renovate it, which include adding an additional floor along with reconfiguring the entire space. Prior to purchasing the home, I consulted with a Structural Engineer to ensure ...
@Lothar Scholz Ty, I will try this. Read More
Construction in Cebu by tim00
Hello Everyone,My Wife and I recently purchased a home with plans to renovate it, which include adding an additional floor along with reconfiguring the entire space. Prior to purchasing the home, I consulted with a Structural Engineer to ensure ...
@Moon Dog Thank you for sharing a contact. Sorry for the late reply, it's a bit of a challenge to navigate this forum.If you are here in Cebu or near, we would love to get together for a visit. Read More
Construction in Cebu
Hello Everyone,My Wife and I recently purchased a home with plans to renovate it, which include adding an additional floor along with reconfiguring the entire space. Prior to purchasing the home, I consulted with a Structural Engineer to ensure ... Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
@jozicaHi, Your comments on how you ensured the specifics of your home build was very informative. I have purchased a home to remodel, it's on a solid mountain, and I'm waiting for the engineers to complete their structural analysis. I'm reworking ... Read More
New to this community by tim00
I am Tim.I am new here, hello all.I have permanently relocated to Cebu City. I'm in the starting phase of our home remodel. This process is a slow moving, I've been at it for a while now. Networking help here would be lovely.I come from the ...
@pnwcyclistThank you for your welcome, I do appreciate it.Being new to this way of life, yes has frustrations, and sometimes seem mind-blowing. I will say that life offers so many wonderful opportunities to enjoy the beauty of it all. Staying ... Read More
New to this community by tim00
I am Tim.I am new here, hello all.I have permanently relocated to Cebu City. I'm in the starting phase of our home remodel. This process is a slow moving, I've been at it for a while now. Networking help here would be lovely.I come from the ...
@BhavnaThanks for the welcome, I do appreciate it. Learning the native language, you may have some insight on perhaps where to start. I want to learn so that I can communicate with my mom and father in-law. I haven't had much luck searching ... Read More