gonta
Canadian expat in the Philippines
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Registration: 22 October 2012
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Build or Buy a house? by 66stryker66
My wife and I both US Citizen (but planning to get dual citizenship) is planning to retire in 3yrs or less at age 58. Also coming with us is my mother. I made up my mind to go back home in Davao, I am planning to either build a house or buy in Eden ...
Yup. Read More
Build or Buy a house? by 66stryker66
My wife and I both US Citizen (but planning to get dual citizenship) is planning to retire in 3yrs or less at age 58. Also coming with us is my mother. I made up my mind to go back home in Davao, I am planning to either build a house or buy in Eden ...
I just realized you were the one asking about purchasing a condo from the us. Be very very careful. And do not buy sight unseen unless it is a top quality developer like Ayala. But you are looking at top dollar as all your fellow residents will be ... Read More
Build or Buy a house? by 66stryker66
My wife and I both US Citizen (but planning to get dual citizenship) is planning to retire in 3yrs or less at age 58. Also coming with us is my mother. I made up my mind to go back home in Davao, I am planning to either build a house or buy in Eden ...
Haha thanks. But I haven’t really designed it yet. But it’s going to be small, minimalistic and easy to build. And easy to close up as I don’t want too many hassles and we shall only be living in it for 5 or 6 months a year. ... Read More
Build or Buy a house? by 66stryker66
My wife and I both US Citizen (but planning to get dual citizenship) is planning to retire in 3yrs or less at age 58. Also coming with us is my mother. I made up my mind to go back home in Davao, I am planning to either build a house or buy in Eden ...
I’m a Canadian retired architect and plan on building with my Filipina wife. I have investigated and it seems the cost of construction in the Philippines is anywhere between 20,000 to 25,000. /m2. This will give you a pretty good idea.. I am ... Read More
Where to find trustworthy Maids? by drealee08
Hi guys! Do you have any ideas on where I can find trustworthy maids? No contractual obligation? Thank you :)
It helps if you give your location. Read More
How to sell a condo? by gonta
For personal reasons I need to return to Canada. I have a beautiful condo for sale ( I'm a retired architect). My problem is I can't find anyone with any integrity/professionalism to handle the sale. I've talked to a few brokers ...
Hi - hmmmm not sure how I get the pm. Read More
How to sell a condo? by gonta
For personal reasons I need to return to Canada. I have a beautiful condo for sale ( I'm a retired architect). My problem is I can't find anyone with any integrity/professionalism to handle the sale. I've talked to a few brokers ...
Sorry for late reply. You can see my condo listed in the housing for sale under the title "beautiful condo for sale". It is Excuse the pics upside down as this is the way they uploaded?! I don't know why. I guess there is no editing ... Read More
How to sell a condo? by gonta
For personal reasons I need to return to Canada. I have a beautiful condo for sale ( I'm a retired architect). My problem is I can't find anyone with any integrity/professionalism to handle the sale. I've talked to a few brokers ...
Hi Dinky - what types of social media do you suggest? YouTube? Any others - I'm not exactly a social media expert. I have a cleaning lady who would show the unit and I have a personal friend who is a lawyer to handle all the legals. Read More
How to sell a condo? by gonta
For personal reasons I need to return to Canada. I have a beautiful condo for sale ( I'm a retired architect). My problem is I can't find anyone with any integrity/professionalism to handle the sale. I've talked to a few brokers ...
The interesting thing about the Philippines is nothing is ever easy and straight forward here. I uploaded my description in the housing section along with the maximum three pictures. But later when I went to check if the ad was there it was WITHOUT ... Read More
Retirement Budget and Business Plan, advice please! by dimplesz14
Hi there, just wondering what would be a good business if you have 100K? We plan to retire back home in a year or two. We saved but still need a way to sustain our daily needs. Also, can anyone give us a rundown of daily or monthly expenses (minus ...
I think the best advice I can give you is this. And I'm assuming both you and your husband are returning Filipinos. Correct? If that's the case you first decide where you want to live - once you have the area move there and keep your eyes ... Read More
How much will it cost to build a house? by dimplesz14
Hi there, please advice - we're wondering how much would it cost to build a 120sqm house with 3-4BR and 2BA (bungalow/ranch style) doesn't need to be expensive but decent/strong enough materials to live for many many years. I just want to ...
Oh another thing you can do is - when you have decided where you want to live ask some of the homeowners in the area how much their house cost and who did the construction. If you ask 3 people and get 3 answers you have a pretty good idea of what ... Read More
How much will it cost to build a house? by dimplesz14
Hi there, please advice - we're wondering how much would it cost to build a 120sqm house with 3-4BR and 2BA (bungalow/ranch style) doesn't need to be expensive but decent/strong enough materials to live for many many years. I just want to ...
As a retired architect I agree somewhat with the post above. However, if you do not have at least a conceptual plan the contractors can only give you an order of magnitude quote - which will probably be 2 or 3 times what the actual cost would ... Read More
How to sell a condo?
For personal reasons I need to return to Canada. I have a beautiful condo for sale ( I'm a retired architect). My problem is I can't find anyone with any integrity/professionalism to handle the sale. I've talked to a few brokers ... Read More
Land And House Ownership Certificate by Servatius Lim
I'm a Malaysian Married with to a girl here in Tiguma, Pagadian. We bought a house which located @ Altar- Tierra Tiguma in 2011. Our problems now are ; -The certificate ownership for our house named under my wife, were lost. We try looking for ...
I can confirm the above is correct. The hard part is finding a decent lawyer. Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to the Philippines? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in the Philippines, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...
You have absolutely the thickest skin I have ever seen. Read More