I hope everyone had a wonderful New Years Day. It seems 2021 is picking up where 2020 left off. I try to look for the positive in everything and in 2020, I was able to get grounded, focused, and worked to get organized. I’m on my way with a great team in place to help. The start of 2021 has been a bit emotional. Toward the end of 2020, I lost my dog, Fetch. He was the best dog I have ever owned. I rescued him when I first moved to Belize in February of 2010. He always was happy…
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You may have read or heard me speak about the reasons buying property in Belize is a good choice compared to other countries. One of those reasons is for PRIVACY PROTECTION. Certain countries are litigious. Certain professions are more litigious than others, which has people considering buying property worldwide using ENTITIES. There are tax benefits for owning property in an entity. A lawyer or a tax advisor would guide you in understanding the benefits and how it would impact your situation. If you would like a recommendation for a lawyer or tax advisor, contact us, and we’ll send you who…
I’m sure you may have already heard, but I can finally say with full confidence that as of October 19, 2020, you are free and welcome to visit, look at properties, and explore the beautiful place I call home… Belize. Since reopening to international leisure travel, incoming flights have been at more than 80% capacity, filled with eager travelers who are ready to enjoy Belize even with the restrictions. While the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow in Belize since the last update, as well as the deaths, they are still extremely low when compared to our neighbors…
The Philip Goldson International Airport is opening October 1, 2020 and as you could guess, flights are fully booked. Many have called us recently and ask if they can come and look at properties. My opinion is that it would be best to wait until the Government of Belize and the Belize Tourism Board have worked out some of the unforeseen kinks. Here’s what we do know about visiting Belize according to the entry requirements at this time. Those with “Business interests will include those visiting to inspect or close on a purchase of property – meaning, those that can show a Purchase agreement, and…
We were recently asked to write on how it is to work with contractors in Belize, and what should be carefully considered before choosing one. So, if you are looking at buying a lot or remodeling a home in Belize, then this is for you! In my 10+ years’ experience here in beautiful Belize; the bulk of our sales are home sites. Empty lots that people will build on later. There is a lot to consider when choosing the right contractor. We always recommend you have your boots on the ground, but if that is not possible then make sure…