| A dream home in this tropical paradise can now | | | | developer, certainly the easiest of all your options. |
| be easily realized. | | | | A building contractor must be appointed. |
| After identifying your needs, and what it is | | | | Utilities like water and power must be provided |
| exactly that you want, it would be time to locate | | | | for. Again, make certain that you buy from a |
| a good piece of property from a reputable | | | | reputed developer who either has already installed |
| developer with a proven track record. Do we | | | | the community infrastructure or one that |
| want to live in the city or opt for a residence in | | | | guarantees the completion within a reasonable |
| the countryside? You could look around for | | | | time frame. |
| available sites, check the market prices, and settle | | | | Water |
| for a bargain. The key is, not to rush. Choose a | | | | If a service is available, it simply has to be called |
| place, where you would really love to reside. | | | | for, and get connected. Or else, wells are cheap, |
| Make sure that the land you purchase can | | | | easy and efficient. Most farm and country |
| accommodate the construction of the home of | | | | property owners seek this route. There is nothing |
| your dreams. Now that you have our own piece | | | | like having our own source of water supply. |
| of land in Belize, you could look forward to the | | | | Rainwater harvesting is also widely practiced in |
| kind of construction you would like to have. | | | | Belize. |
| House Plans | | | | Electricity |
| Remember, Belize is a warm, tropical country, and | | | | If you are having power lines around you |
| no wonder a covered verandah is very popular in | | | | property then it is good or you could always |
| this part. It would be ideal to have one, so you | | | | contact Belize Electricity Limited (BEL), and get |
| could sit out and enjoy. Check on the air flow, | | | | connected. Solar Power Units, Gas or Diesel |
| especially where the natural breeze is found. Plan | | | | Generators are other choices. |
| for cross ventilation. | | | | Butane gas is used for house-hold appliances. |
| Air-conditioners and ceiling fans are easily available | | | | Belize Real Estate |
| through-out Belize at most hardware stores or | | | | When purchasing property, you could make use |
| home centers. | | | | of plans for free, or even get them modified per |
| Type of Construction | | | | your requirements. Contractors suggested by |
| Choose between concrete and wood. | | | | them are good to work with. The properties |
| Wood is somewhat less expensive than concrete, | | | | developed by them are also good. |
| however maintenance at times will surely increase | | | | A good and trustworthy friend in a foreign land is |
| the costs. Wooden homes are a bit cooler during | | | | a blessing. |
| the summer heat, but are very vulnerable to | | | | The Communities in Belize |
| inclement weather. For quick construction, you | | | | Community dwelling comes with a lot of |
| could always go in for a Mennonite home built | | | | advantages. It has most of the infrastructure |
| from wood. These can be prepared on site, or | | | | required for day to day living efficiently cared for. |
| can be purchased at a low cost. They are | | | | Then, it is also economical to build a home here, |
| pre-built in the Cayo District and then later | | | | with most facilities being jointly acquired and |
| reassembled on-site within a weeks' time. | | | | provided. Getting a home in a community is much |
| Concrete is a little more expensive, but requires | | | | cheaper, and with better access to utilities. |
| very little maintenance. Concrete construction also | | | | Homeowner's Associations are in place for |
| takes a period of time. You would have to | | | | common property management and sensible deed |
| contact an architect, prepare blue-print or use | | | | regulations. The communities in Belize are having all |
| pre-approved plans from a reputable community | | | | that you require. |