Each person has different views of what constitutes an ideal living environment. What I would like to discuss in this thread is: what are the considerations that are specific to Brazil regarding renovating vs building a new house.
Please note that for this discussion, I am assuming that the location has already been decided and that the only consideration are things such as:
- Property purchase costs (this may include buying a new house or a newly renovated property - what are the pros-cons of that approach)
- Building / renovation costs
- Available skilled labor and / or materials
- Who to trust?
- Building permits and / or regulatory compliance requirements
- Personal worry / anxiety factor during construction
- And may be - potential resale value
It would be interesting to gather all the extensive experience of the members in one area.
Thank you for your help.