Lothar Scholz
German looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 10 December 2022
Tips to save money on building a Filippino style house
I want to build a 120 sqm single story house for 1 million (together with 60sqm cemented way outside).What are some tips to reduce the cost to 8000 pesos/sqm ?Most of the house will be build in a half cement/amakan style.By the way: has the total ... Read More
House design and plan in Philippines - Charges by roycherian
Hello Folks,I am curious to know what will be a reasonable charges for a good designer or architect to create a house plan / design for approx. 70 Sqm in Philippines Inclusions: I. Architectural Design (Signed and Sealed) a. Site Development Plan b. ...
@bigpearl How large did you build your solar? 1.4 million for solar alone? Thats almost industrial size. 300,000 is already more then enough with 20kw/h battery capacity.But you are right, and i would refuse any plan based on a percentage of ... Read More
We're currently looking to build a home there any ideas? by Wcj
I'm Bill moving there to surago area in December. My wife lives there now So I'm still on learning curve. Last time there was 78 to 82 at Clark AFB. We're currently looking to build a home there any ideas?
You are an US American so i will give only one advise. Just throw tens of thousands of dollar to somebody with a shovel to get a house and be so proud of you because you compare it with the cost in California and think how amazing cheap everything ... 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 ...
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Rent to own condo by Mikedavis41174
Looking for realistic, non scamming rent to own condo in Makati, taquig, pasig or ermita , malete ..manila generally ..Any legitimate opportunities come to mind ? Thx
Every condo in PH is a scam at the moment and since around 2015. Look at China to see the future of PH (hint: the real value is maybe 30% of what they want you to pay now, we are at the hight of a speculation bubble). Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
@Andy_1963 You can't be serious with your numbers. Read More
Build or purchase a home by Tanduaymatty
Which is most economical?
If you are ready to buy a condo please contact me, i have a bridge to nowhere to sell you.Insane that someone in 2024 still talking about condominiums after the Chinese Apocalypse started. Read More
Land buying, how much is the Notary fee for Deed of Sale? by Lothar Scholz
All i find online that it should be 1-2%.But here in Mindanao this greedy vulture asked for 5% and acting like he is jesus himself when lowering it to 3%.
@Jarvin11 In New Baatan and my girl just payed the 3%. Coudn't convince her to look someone in Tagum/Davao which is not disgustingly overpriced.At least we lowered the official payed price by 50% so the 3% turned into effective 1.5% but it shouldn' ... Read More
Land buying, how much is the Notary fee for Deed of Sale?
All i find online that it should be 1-2%.But here in Mindanao this greedy vulture asked for 5% and acting like he is jesus himself when lowering it to 3%. Read More
My solar experience - in a video - because no one reads so much text by GoetzPhil
I installed my 4KW plant 18 month ago, upgraded it 6 month ago with a 2nd 10KW battery and just last month upgraded from 4KW to 6KW.Its a video, because I guess even everyone tells so, most of you wont read the 20K text script I prepared for it.So ...
@Jackson4 So what? So does expat.com with my visit. And i will visit if i know i can find information here. It's just plain stupid. I found the video in the meantime and it's not like this is a scammer video. Read More
My solar experience - in a video - because no one reads so much text by GoetzPhil
I installed my 4KW plant 18 month ago, upgraded it 6 month ago with a 2nd 10KW battery and just last month upgraded from 4KW to 6KW.Its a video, because I guess even everyone tells so, most of you wont read the 20K text script I prepared for it.So ...
Why is the link deleted? I can't see the external link as a reason in the code of conduct if this was an informative video which it looks it was. A forum without links is just stupid and pretty useless. Whats on your mind? Thats why people moved ... Read More
How much downfall in the real estate market fall do you expect? by Lothar Scholz
The market in China is totally collapsing and this will have a huge impact on all of Asia. Most developers i see here in Mindanao are just Chinese, like Evergrande is big in Davao and Tagum. In China we can see that firesales (when forced to take ...
Sometimes its happening faster then you think. Once started an economic collapse is always rolling like an avalance.Evergrande just declared bankruptcy today. This will serious effect at least a handful of developments in Manila and Davao that i ... Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
@JustCallMeJoe Investment i'm talking about is your investment not that of the company needing a new truck or machine. How much are you willing to pay for a business. Just to restrict the search range.You can go to places like Sunbelt Asia who ... Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
@JustCallMeJoeI'm looking for something generating $100K - $500K in annual profit (not revenue) - perhaps a manufacturing business, a BPO or Virtual Assistant provider, maybe something in logistics / recycling / green energy / automotive / something ... Read More
How much downfall in the real estate market fall do you expect? by Lothar Scholz
The market in China is totally collapsing and this will have a huge impact on all of Asia. Most developers i see here in Mindanao are just Chinese, like Evergrande is big in Davao and Tagum. In China we can see that firesales (when forced to take ...
@Tdionnet You sound like many of the UK/USA guys in June 2007 before they started to cry and moving back to their home countries. Read More
Buying raw land by Kampkos104
I've read a few posts about land purchasing. Don't know if this topic is new, but here goes. My future and I have purchased 1.6 hectares close to Claveria. It was clean titled with current paid taxes. We hired a Geodetic Engineer ...
@Kampkos104 No she is not the rightful owner if this land was never rightfully obtained from the indigenous people. This is the problem, most land was stolen or just taken one or two generations ago. I guess you know need a good lawyer to sort this ... Read More
How much downfall in the real estate market fall do you expect?
The market in China is totally collapsing and this will have a huge impact on all of Asia. Most developers i see here in Mindanao are just Chinese, like Evergrande is big in Davao and Tagum. In China we can see that firesales (when forced to take ... Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
@Lotus Eater Most successful entrepreneurs over the years are blessed with a sixth sense No most are not, most successful entrepreneurs just had luck, especially the luck of good timing. Surely more then 90% of them as case studies from the IT world ... Read More
Will we ever see grocery stores like ALDI or LIDL here?
Bring folks togetherand inspire your world. Likewise, please inspire not bomb our Forum world.The forum world almost disappeared because of this attitude and everyone moved to Facebook and other big social media to avoid fascist administrators.I ve ... Read More
Will we ever see grocery stores like ALDI or LIDL here? by Lothar Scholz
This grocery discounters are defined by the following rulesbusiness model is to sell by volumehave at most 3 variants for any itemtherefore almost no brand products, only own trade brandsno shopping experience, go in, get your shit, get out ...
Third, most Filipinos do not buy in bulk due to their limited budget, unless they have a sari-sari store or a small retail business. Actually, what they buy is quite the opposite of volume. They buy in small quantities. Have you noticed that there ... Read More
Will we ever see grocery stores like ALDI or LIDL here? by Lothar Scholz
This grocery discounters are defined by the following rulesbusiness model is to sell by volumehave at most 3 variants for any itemtherefore almost no brand products, only own trade brandsno shopping experience, go in, get your shit, get out ...
I promise to not spend another dime of the 2 million U.S. dollars I saved to retire here And thats exactly why i'm not interested in your opinion. If you can save 2 million dollar you don't know anything about living on tight budget.You are ... Read More
"Philippines to reach upper middle class status in 2025" by PalawOne
Philippines to reach upper middle class status in 2025, NEDA chief saysManila Standard December 18, 2022 https://manilastandard.net/news/314288587/ph-to-reach-upper-middle-class-status-in-2025-neda-chief-says.htmlThe Philippines is likely to achieve ...
Philippines to reach upper middle class status in 2025, NEDA chief saysWhat does a guy from the "National Eating Disorders Association" know about life? Obviously nothing, not even that the GDP is a total worthless number to project any ... Read More
Will we ever see grocery stores like ALDI or LIDL here?
This grocery discounters are defined by the following rulesbusiness model is to sell by volumehave at most 3 variants for any itemtherefore almost no brand products, only own trade brandsno shopping experience, go in, get your shit, get out ... Read More
Philippine Drivers License: First hand Experience by Enzyte Bob
I decided to get a Philippine drivers license, by the time I get would get back to the States my Nevada license will have expired and I will need a valid license for a car rental at the airport. Thank goodness my stepson was on holiday from England ...
Is the ACR required for a complete new driving license (i need a motorbike license but have only a german license for cars). I'm just on 30 or 60 day tourist visa. Read More
Your best culinary memory in the Philippines by Mickael
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ...
I'm also in the food here totally sucks camp, especially if you compare it with other south-east asian countries, every single one of them is better.Adobo, Sisig and Kare-Kare are the only good onces i can name. My girl is great at cooking, so the ... Read More
Starting my life in the Philippines by Stephensanchez157
Hello my name is Stefan Rivera Sanchez and I would like to tell you about the woman that I met online I think the website was called Cupid I wasn't interested in her at first because a lot of other women had caught my eye and I had over 10 women ...
This posting is so typical that it almost sound like a troll forum revival posting.Even Quasimodo will get dozend of Filipina Cupid replies within a day if he starts chatting. Trust me, i'm almost looking like him, just my hump is on the belly side ... Read More
build a house in philippines by Mikko Alfonso
i am a foreigner who want to get plot and build a house on philippines, i know foreigners can't buy plots, so i want to get leased plot.what shall the contract looks like, and what is the maximum period, is it 50 years? or can go longer?what kind of ...
Build a house out of earth bags? Then watch your house meltdown in the next typhoon. -@Enzyte Bob@Enzyte Bob Exactly the opposite. Earthbag homes are much stronger than the disgustingly bad hollow bricks typically used in the Philippines. Earth ... Read More
BACK TO THE BASICS : A WEBSITE FOR EXPATS, BY EXPATS by Julien
Hi, Expat.com defines itself as "The living abroad website, by expats, for expats" We received too many complains these last days about locals systematically hijacking treads, posting ads (when they should be posted in dedicated ...
I came here because of real estate Facebook groups that made by local scammers for local scammers. No discussion allowed so you can't a feeling for the market at all. If you allow ads, please allow discussion of the ad. Especially on real estate and ... Read More
build a house in philippines by Mikko Alfonso
i am a foreigner who want to get plot and build a house on philippines, i know foreigners can't buy plots, so i want to get leased plot.what shall the contract looks like, and what is the maximum period, is it 50 years? or can go longer?what kind of ...
Go to rural areas where land is so cheap that you can afford to lose it and then build a simple house on it so cheap that you can afford it. I recommend to google for earthbag homes. You can setup something really nice but unconventional looking for ... Read More
Beware of clear title by Okieboy
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Omo :So with so many ifs/buts/scams/frauds/lies here why would one want to gamble with all his hard earned money with the knowledge that he is buying something that he eventually may not own/or be able to sell? -@manwonderMany learned that stocks or ... Read More
What is your Electric Bill like ? by frankanderson
Just wondering, I am starting to suspect Condo's pay a lot more for electricity than a house. My missus inform me that its possible that condo tenants pay commercial prices, similar to stores and businesses. If that's right, that's ...
In Davao de Oro i now payed a new high, 82kwh in one month for 1400 pesos. Thats 17 pesos or 0.30 Euro. So PH moved into the top 5 high energy cost countries together with Germany, Denmark, Spain, UK and Italy.Can can simple Filipinos survive all ... Read More
Buying condos as investments? by Zodel
Not sure if anyone is successful in doing this here. In the United States real estate investor’s is very competitive. All though I haven’t had to evict anyone in a while I was wondering what the process is in makati? Also I was ...
@Zodel Condo prices fell by 25% in the two 2020-2021 years and by all objections are still insane overpriced. Just look how cheap condos are now in Bangkok with far better quality in building and a much better location and general ... Read More
Buying a Condo by Tariq1983
So I have been living in the Philippines roughly 3 months and I have to say I have found the place I want to settle. I love the hot weather friendly people beautiful women beaches mountains etc. my next step is to start looking into buying a ...
@yiqipo No the market does not determine the value of a condo. The market is the currently imagined price, mostly the wet dream of a sales price - finding the real price at which it is sold is so much more difficult as this data is almost nowhere ... Read More