John East
@Johnhenry1925
English expat in Belize
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Registration: 20 November 2012
QRP required income increase? by cbmarch
Has anyone heard there is an increase in the 2k requirement for QRP? Was on realtor site and there was a blurb that it is in the works..so buy now...LOL. so not sure if sales tactic or this is actually in the works. If the is an increase and we ...
It is US$ 2,000 per month not BZ$. Entered the QRP in May. abelizehomeforus.com Read More
QRP required income increase? by cbmarch
Has anyone heard there is an increase in the 2k requirement for QRP? Was on realtor site and there was a blurb that it is in the works..so buy now...LOL. so not sure if sales tactic or this is actually in the works. If the is an increase and we ...
Suggest that you 'go to the horse's mouth' and email Roshel Godfrey at the Belize Tourism Board : Rgodfrey@travelbelize.org abelizehomeforus.com Read More
Independence Day Parade in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
You are more than welcome. It is a truly enjoyable experience. abelizehomeforus.com Read More
Independence Day Parade in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
If you couldn't be here you might light to look at some photos of a great Independence Day parade. http://abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com/2013/09/21/independence-day-in-san-pedro-ambergris-caye-belize/ abelizehomeforus.com Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
There is not an 'X' amount on what you may bring in having gained entry in to the Qualified Retirement Programme. As long as the goods are household/ personal (not building materials, air conditioning units, etc) they are tax and duty free. There ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Gained entry in May this year (lived here for a year first but that was more to do with the one year window to bring stuff in absent of duty and tax). Very easy process - I did it myself. As to avoiding the monthly Visa renewal cost by going to ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Having gained entry in to the "QRP" I didn't find providing the necessary financial information particularly onerous or intrusive. http://www. abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
Selling property in belize by Prestonia
Part of the take away from the discussion is that you need to think about what buyers want when you start to build, and you aren't likely to get back all of the money that you put in. The market is artificially inflated by expat owners who want to ...
But some may. Depends what you build. Where you build. And whether the market is buoyant or depressed. abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
Application online for QRP by George2121
Hi ... I was just reading here about the QRP. It was mentioned that you can apply "online". What website is that application on? I just arrived in Belize last week and will rent for a while. Will the Govt accept "online" letters and statements? or ...
Hi Rick. I applied for entry in to the "QRP" without using an attorney/facilitator. The process isn't at all difficult once you have the necessary supporting documentation that is required to support your application. From the point of the ... Read More
Advice on using relocation companies
Hi Dave Have your wife and yourself visited Belize? If not my first piece of advice would be to come here for an extended stay (I would say a month minimum). Travel around. Get a feeling for all of the places you visit. Understand (as best as you ... Read More
brits by heather n andy
Hi,any British expats fancy making contact with us ?.
Hi I am English and my wife is Irish. We moved to Ambergris Caye Lin May 2012 (having been coming here on holiday for 15 years prior to that). We love it here. Good luck with your move. abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
See that you are registered as living in Melbourne. Is that near Derby? http://www.abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
proof of outward bound ticket????.
For our first year living on Ambergris Caye my wife and I renewed our Visas just presenting our passports. (and paying the fee of course) and not once were asked to show a return ticket. Read More
Relocating to Belize by Wizebudda
Hi Everyone, I live in the UK and really want to start putting into place relocating to Belize. Any help and advice from you all would be appreciated. I have heard that living in Caya is best rather than Mainland. Also, when is the best time to ...
Hi. Great to 'hear' that you are working on relocating to Belize. My wife and I made the move just over a year ago after visiting for around 15 years and knew exactly where we wanted our new home to be. So, if you haven't been to Belize yet, or ... Read More
Moving to Ambergris by John A Miner
Hello all. My name is John and will be retiring/moving to Ambergris at the end of August. Any help on these questions is much appreciated. 1) Can I use a Magic Jack phone while in Belize? 2) Is there any need to open a Club Correo/Florida PO box ...
Good luck with your move. My wife and I moved from he UL to Ambergris Caye just over a year ago. Our only regret is that we didn't do it sooner. http://www.abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
customs broker Belize by mangoman
Hi there, can anyone please recommend a good customs broker in Belize, we are moving in a couple of weeks, thanks one and all..:)
We have just 'appointed' one to handle our shipment from the UK (and another from the States if he proves to be efficient). I will post after the shipment arrives (between 7/10 weeks from now) to let you know how he ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
Do you work for the Mexico Tourism Board? Read More
we are thinking about moving to belize but i do have tons of questions by tammyann
hello everyone i am very new here.......and i do have questions about belize... my husband is being force to retire from his job becouse we want to keep our medical benifits.....so at end of this year he would be retiring and we cant afford to live ...
To Popeye 1 You may be citing the experiences of others but why? You have not lived here and do not want to live here so why is it of concern to you that others may be considering moving here? http://www.abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
we are thinking about moving to belize but i do have tons of questions by tammyann
hello everyone i am very new here.......and i do have questions about belize... my husband is being force to retire from his job becouse we want to keep our medical benifits.....so at end of this year he would be retiring and we cant afford to live ...
From your posts it is obvious that you do not have a very high regard (sic) for Belize. Given this why do you post so frequently on this Forum? And not on a Mexico forum? Read More
we are thinking about moving to belize but i do have tons of questions by tammyann
hello everyone i am very new here.......and i do have questions about belize... my husband is being force to retire from his job becouse we want to keep our medical benifits.....so at end of this year he would be retiring and we cant afford to live ...
What 'polls'/research are you making reference to when you state that 99% of people that move to Belize do so because English is spoken? http://www.abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
TravelWriterGary and PapaCharlie the first paragraphs of your respective Profiles are eerily similar. abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
So, if you trust his judgement so implicitly why do you waste your time on a forum about Belize? http://www.abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
But what relevance does someone who has lived in and written about Mexico have to someone in Canada (or anywhere else for that matter) have to someone who is considering moving to Belize? There are a few people who have relocated to Belize and ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
I note that you have now amended your Profile. Less disingenuous than the initial Profile. Still disingenuous though. http://www.abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Good luck with your stay. May it give you all of the information and experiences to help you make a decision. http://www.abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
There is no doubt whatsoever that relocating to another country is a massive step in anyone's life. Could not agree more that before doing so that person (or people) should have as much information as is possible about what they are moving to eg ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Agreed. Just wish he would 'troll' somewhere else. http://www.abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
If you dislike Belize so much why are you on this forum? Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Annie I am enjoying 'the ride'. My response was posed of Popeye 1 who to me appears to post on this forum only to complain about Belize. Before we relocated here we holidayed perhaps 30 times. We got to know the 'goods' and the 'bads'. We got to ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
You appear to be hell bent on denigrating Belize. Why? http://www.abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Popeye 1 Your Profile page states "iwould like to live in Belize". Is this truly so? Or do you need to change yourProfile? http://www.abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
personal belongings by mandankat
I want to bring a container of personal belongings without paying duty on them, what is the best approach to do that. Kathi
She is the person to liaise with. abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
personal belongings by mandankat
I want to bring a container of personal belongings without paying duty on them, what is the best approach to do that. Kathi
I suggest that you obtain information from this link: http://www.belizeretirement.org/ It is the website of the Belize Tourism Board, the body that actually administers the "QRP". I used this, and made extremely helpful use of contact with Roshel ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Have just gained entry in to the "QRP". Try this link (Belize Tourism Board (the body that administers the "QRP") and if in doubt do contact Roshel Godfey (her contact detail is provided within the site) - she is extremely helpful. ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Having read what surprised (disappointed) you about living in Belize may I ask how many visits you had made before buying a property and moving to Ambergris Caye full time ? I ask because my wife and I moved here (Ambergris Caye) nearly a year ago ... Read More
Have you built poured concrete or concrete blocks ? by Ladytrougher
Hi again: We are in the process of deciding what to build on our lot in Placencia. We want either poured concrete or concrete blocks. We were thinking of poured concrete but the norm from what I hear is the concrete blocks. I have only been there ...
Hi Our house is currently being built on Ambergris Caye. A concrete construction with concrete blocks which are poured with concrete with concrete beams (six blocks up in all supporting walls) and concrete columns. The bocks are then covered with ... Read More
Building and Filling
Is there a reason why you need to have the land filled now? Personally I would not fill until you know where your house is going to be positioned within the lot. I also advocate being on Ambergris Caye when it is being done (same applies for the ... Read More
Possibly buying property on Ambergris Caye but worried...... by renegade1465
My husband and I are seriously considering purchasing land in a new subdivision on Ambergris Caye. We are going the first week of May to see the property. Please, truthfully, what is the crime rate like. Reports say that Belize has grown to #1 in ...
Which sub-division are you considering purchasing land in? abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
Just bought a lot in corozal by sunnybrook77
Hi, we have just bought a lot in Corozal and have two questions (for now! LOL) First, which bank in Corozal people recommend for transfering money into from Canada and paying bills in Belize. I've read some stuff online that some people have huge ...
Agree totally with CaribeGal. I have applied for acceptance in to the QRP and have taken care of everything myself (well you do need to get the copies of pages (every page whether used or not) of your passport notarised by a JP (the explanatory ... Read More
Swimming to the reef to snorkle ?? Would I tire and drown first? by xcaret
I am wondering if the reef is close to shore in places that one could swim to it with snorkle and flippers and not be tired out. When in Cancun the locals showed me a spot where the reef was 6 feet from the shore , they also told me to take a loaf ...
It will probably come up in the search results even with an incorrect spelling. Google is intuitive / intelligent. I would hardly find anything if it were not! Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
We think it's a fairly detailed contract Emily (time will tell). Including appendices it runs to twenty-five pages. Plus, of course, the architectural plans (which are integral to it) which run to a further twenty-seven ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
That is a good point, Billem. If I were to buy a house in Belize, I would buy an existing home for that very reason, not build new. We did build a new condo, but it was in a resort that was already up and running and established. Still, there were ... Read More
police report by super833
Has anyone turned in a police report with there app. for perment resident? if so what did it have in it/ how many years dose it go back, is there a form or ? Thanks Captain Dave
The Police Report we obtained here has been accepted as a required element of my application for QRP. Would think - but do not know for sure- that the same would apply for Residency. http://www.abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
police report by super833
Has anyone turned in a police report with there app. for perment resident? if so what did it have in it/ how many years dose it go back, is there a form or ? Thanks Captain Dave
Got ours around 10 weeks after requesting it (BZ$12 per person). We were initially told it would be 4 weeks. Got ours from the Police Stationing San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. http://www.abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
room
Pedro's Hotel is inexpensive, clean and reasonably close to most things. http://pedroshotel.com/ http;//www.abelizehomforus.wordpress.com Read More
Coming in April to tour the country by gba327
I am coming down for a week in April to tour the country and then file for the Residency Program. Any advice?? I have contacted the group that offers a tour of the country, does anyone know of a better way to see a little of everything. I plan on ...
Was aware of this because a good few years ago we considered the Yucatan. Wasn't certain that it still applied so just did a search: http://www.yucatanexpatriateservices.com/professional-services/how-to-own-property-in-yucatan.html Have no idea ... Read More
Coming in April to tour the country by gba327
I am coming down for a week in April to tour the country and then file for the Residency Program. Any advice?? I have contacted the group that offers a tour of the country, does anyone know of a better way to see a little of everything. I plan on ...
Absolutely agree that there is no comparison between the beaches on Ambergris Caye and Tulum. But then again I beleve that an expat cannot own a home in Mexico within around 30 miles of the coast. Oh, and thanks for reading my blog ... Read More
Coming in April to tour the country by gba327
I am coming down for a week in April to tour the country and then file for the Residency Program. Any advice?? I have contacted the group that offers a tour of the country, does anyone know of a better way to see a little of everything. I plan on ...
It's the choice/decision we made nearly 15 years ago and 9 months here we are still loving it and KNOW we did the right thing for us. http://www.abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
Coming in April to tour the country by gba327
I am coming down for a week in April to tour the country and then file for the Residency Program. Any advice?? I have contacted the group that offers a tour of the country, does anyone know of a better way to see a little of everything. I plan on ...
Texblondi, some of the restaurants on AC do serve freshly caught fish (some of them buy direct from the fishermen. There are some days when the weather is such that they just don't go fishing. http://www.abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
Travel between Belize City and San Pedro
Have responded to your question on the same subject on Facebook. A précis of which is: around US$165 cheaper for you and your wife to travel via the water taxi. Personally I would go for either Tropic or Maya. We always did when we visited ... Read More
New Member Check In by JaHo
Greetings! I'm currently living in San Pedro on a year's lease - in the "try it out" stage. So far, I'm very happy, have met wonderful people, both natives and expats, but I still have so much to learn about living in this wonderful country. ...
Been here (Ambergris Caye) since May of last year and have no regrets whatsoever. We came here on holiday 15 years ago and loved the place straightaway and realised that when the time came we wanted to move here permanently. Good luck with your ... Read More
Retiring in Belize at age 45 by Wubby88
Hello all, I am thinking about retiring to Belize when I am 45. That is three years away and my only daughter will be graduating High School. I would love to rent in Ambergris Caye and I was wondering if I we (my husband and I) could live there on ...
As far as getting a Work Permit is concerned you will need to contact the Labour Department. I believe that you can get 'Permits for either 6 or 12 month periods. The cost will depend on the type of job. A friend obtained his by going the ... Read More
Retiring in Belize at age 45 by Wubby88
Hello all, I am thinking about retiring to Belize when I am 45. That is three years away and my only daughter will be graduating High School. I would love to rent in Ambergris Caye and I was wondering if I we (my husband and I) could live there on ...
My understanding is that as long at the person applying for QRP can meet the necessary requirements the husband/wife of the marriage doesn't need to be dependent. In such circumstances they could apply for a work permit (or Residency or Citizenship ... Read More
Retiring in Belize at age 45 by Wubby88
Hello all, I am thinking about retiring to Belize when I am 45. That is three years away and my only daughter will be graduating High School. I would love to rent in Ambergris Caye and I was wondering if I we (my husband and I) could live there on ...
As to the QRP (Qualified Retirement Programme), the link below will provide you with a fair amount of information about it: http://www.belizeretirement.org/faqs.shtml http://www.abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
Retiring in Belize at age 45 by Wubby88
Hello all, I am thinking about retiring to Belize when I am 45. That is three years away and my only daughter will be graduating High School. I would love to rent in Ambergris Caye and I was wondering if I we (my husband and I) could live there on ...
Hi My wife and I moved (after visiting on holidays for around 14 years) to Ambergris Caye in May of last year and have been renting an ocean front condo whilst our house is being built. With a monthly budget of US$3,000 and planning to 'live like ... Read More
Relocating in 12 months: nursing jobs? by kellyjean7988
I am a 30 year old Registered Nurse. My family and I (husband, 5 year old girl, 6 year old boy) are planning to move to Belize in about a year. As soon as possible, we'd like to become citizens. We plan on driving down in a truck with enough money ...
I have no personal experience of applying for a Work Permit myself ( I am applying for entry to the QRP(Qualified Retirement Programme) but do have a friend here that did. You need to apply at the Labour Dept. Getting an expeditor may speed the ... Read More
canal lots
The water is clear where we have our lots in Fire Coral Street. http://www.abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
Sanctuary Bay by coldinalberta
Help! I am currently living in Canada and am looking at investing in Belize for a vacation home and eventually retirement home. We stumbled across Sanctuary Bay and am finding very mixed reports. Does anybody have any information?
I have no personal knowledge of or involvement with this particular development but the advice I give is the same as proffered by many other contributors to this forum over a long,long time. Research,research,research. My wife and I, I am pleased to ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
We used an architect (Strukture Architects Limited) based in Belize City to prodcuce plans that we could issue to prospective building contractors to submit tenders based upon the requirements of the build. Like you, we decided that the build would ... Read More
Dental Care by Cruisin Camper
So I have read about health care and private versus the public health care..... my question is about dental. Is dental care regularly available or is this something you would have to travel for?
I did research Cancun but because of the number of implants (seven) and the number of visits I would need to make to a dentist it would have proven to be more costly ( time and money) to go to Cancun in the long ... Read More
Dental Care by Cruisin Camper
So I have read about health care and private versus the public health care..... my question is about dental. Is dental care regularly available or is this something you would have to travel for?
I needed one that carries out implant work though and not all dentists are qualified to do this. http//:www.abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
My wife andI are currently having our house built on Ambergris Caye. Ten weeks in on a forty week build schedule and our experience thus far has been good. Hopefully the research we conducted on building contractors before we appointed one will ... Read More
Dental Care by Cruisin Camper
So I have read about health care and private versus the public health care..... my question is about dental. Is dental care regularly available or is this something you would have to travel for?
Thank you . Enjoying writing it ( most days!). http://abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com Read More
Dental Care by Cruisin Camper
So I have read about health care and private versus the public health care..... my question is about dental. Is dental care regularly available or is this something you would have to travel for?
Currently going through an extensive course of dental treatment ( implants, root canals, crowns) and am particulary impressed with the dentist I chose ( Doctor Pedro Habet, Mercy Lane, Belize City). As far as I am concerned I have received better ... Read More
New to this.... by Cruisin Camper
Hello to all and Happy Holidays. Came across this site and after reading a bit - seems as though this is much less "sell you something" type of place to post. We are both in our mid fifties and are looking to retire in a place where we can relax ...
Sparks, we moved to Ambergris Caye at the end of May this year after around 8/9 years of seriously talking about retiring here. We know that it is only 'early days' but we have no doubts whatsoever that we made the right decision. The build of our ... Read More
New Member Check In by JaHo
Greetings! I'm currently living in San Pedro on a year's lease - in the "try it out" stage. So far, I'm very happy, have met wonderful people, both natives and expats, but I still have so much to learn about living in this wonderful country. ...
Thanks for including me in your blog roll . When I work out how to do it I will put you on mine. Read More
New Member Check In by JaHo
Greetings! I'm currently living in San Pedro on a year's lease - in the "try it out" stage. So far, I'm very happy, have met wonderful people, both natives and expats, but I still have so much to learn about living in this wonderful country. ...
Good to meet you too Tacogirl (Laurie). New at this blogging thing . Only really started it to keep family and friends informed and to have a record of the build but now find I am enjoying it. Keeps the brain active ( well sometimes). By the way, ... Read More
New Member Check In by JaHo
Greetings! I'm currently living in San Pedro on a year's lease - in the "try it out" stage. So far, I'm very happy, have met wonderful people, both natives and expats, but I still have so much to learn about living in this wonderful country. ...
Good to meet you too Tacogirl (Laurie). New at this blogging thing . Only really started it to keep family and friends informed and to have a record of the build but now find I am enjoying it. Keeps the brain active ( well sometimes). Read More
New Member Check In by JaHo
Greetings! I'm currently living in San Pedro on a year's lease - in the "try it out" stage. So far, I'm very happy, have met wonderful people, both natives and expats, but I still have so much to learn about living in this wonderful country. ...
Hi JaHo My wife and I moved to Ambegris Caye permantly in May ( had been coming here on holiday for 14 years prior to the big move). We are thoroughly enjoying it . And, I am certain you will too. Good ... Read More
Property by deepwaters64
How easy is it to pay your property taxes from out of the country?
Barrie You do not say where your property in Belize is but before my wife and I moved to Ambergris Caye we paid our Property Taxes on the land we have from the UK via the postal system. We just mailed a cheque to the San Pedro Town Council. It ... Read More
True and accurate Info!!!!! by Fireman Tex
My wife and I are originally from Texas but we moved to Florida 7 years ago to be by the beaches. We love the beach, boating and fishing. We have decided to become expats because we cannot afford to live how like in the US anymore. I am a retired ...
Hi Tex First of all I echo nearly everything that Kevin_F listed in his reply to you. My wife and I repatriated (from the UK) to Belize ( we are living in Ambergris Caye) at the end of May. After only 6 months we know that we have made the right ... Read More
Need info on house builders on Ambergris Caye..
Hi Pat My wife and I have recently started having our house built on Ambregris Caye. It will be a concrete construction. We chose Daniel Camal to be our building constructor. And hopefully we made the right choice. You can follow our experience ... Read More
Building a cement home on Ambergris Caye
Thanks 'Dave. We approach it with an open mind and an understanding /acceptance that every thing may not go according to plan. Hopefully though ( ever the optimist) things will not stray too far off plan. Read More
Building a cement home on Ambergris Caye
Hi My wife and I moved permanently to Ambergrs Caye in May this year and the build of our new (cement) home started a few weeks ago. To keep a record of the experience I have started a blog which others who are thinking of doing the same thing ... Read More