Have you been looking for the perfect beach house in Belize but found that many of the homes available are either outdated, overpriced or just not your cup of tea. It happens, and especially when it comes to beachfront homes, at times there just aren’t a whole lot of options available. So what will you do? Well, why not consider building the home of your dreams. The fact of the matter is, while the selection for beach houses in Belize is limited, spectacular beachfront parcels are available in abundance.
I know what you’re thinking, building in a foreign country…no way… too risky… Well, you wouldn’t be alone in that line of thinking. Many people fear the unknown. They may think that building in a foreign country isn’t something that they would be able to manage. Even if they could manage it, how would they accomplish it? There are just so many questions.
Well, the fact of the matter is, building in Belize is actually much easier than you’d think. I have personally built several homes on Ambergris Caye. I have had countless clients that have successfully built homes, small resorts, bed, and breakfasts, etc.. There are several advantages to going this route, the biggest is that you’ll get exactly what you are looking for. When you custom design and build to your specifications, your dreams are realized down to the last detail. Another huge factor to consider is that building will save you a lot of money and can actually give you a much higher return on your investment.
Of course, there are many things to consider when exploring this route.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PROPERTY
There are a host of great properties available. What you’ll have to think about is whether your design will fit on the property or not. Different areas of the island of Ambergris Caye have different building restrictions. For instance, some are zoned residential only, some may have restrictions on setbacks and some areas may even regulate the height of your home. Your Re/Max Island Real Estate agent will be able to help you to find a property in Belize that fits your needs.
FINDING A CONTRACTOR
There are amazing builders on Ambergris Caye. However, what you’ll find is there are a fair amount of them. How can you find the right one? When hiring a contractor, ask for references and view some of their completed work. Again your Re/Max Island Real Estate agent will be able to recommend a reputable contractor that will make the experience of building smooth and enjoyable.
WHAT WILL IT COST?
Your design and building site will determine the cost more than anything. Isolated properties will drive costs up as will odd shapes, high-volume rooms and high-end materials will drive the cost up substantially. So will changing your mind mid-stream, as most materials should be ordered at the beginning of the job in order to maintain a momentum of delivery and construction. I’d suggest getting several estimates from different reputable contractors. Be open as to what you are looking for and what types of finishing you’ll accept.
Of course, there are plenty of other questions you’ll need answers to. That’s where the Real estate professionals at RE/MAX Island Real Estate come into play. Contact usand get all of your questions answered. We are happy to share our experience and look forward to helping to make your dreams a reality.
