Belizean (born and raised and here to help)

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7 years ago

I simply want to offer help in any way I can to anyone who needs it.聽

My name is Reggie and As mentioned I am a belizean. My family and I have had many experiences with working with and helping people who come from foreign countries including places like England, US, Colombia, Guatemala, El Salvador,Honduras, Mexico, Jamaica, Canada and other places

I have read a few posts on this forum and I am truly sorry on behalf of the belizean representation here. There seems to be a lot of negativity.

As I said before I am a local simply wanting to help ( because i am tired of seeing people from other countries being taken advantage of financially)

Blessings to you all

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Reggiie Member

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7 years ago

I luve in Cayo

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margewest Active member

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7 years ago

Wer are moving to Ambergris caye on the spring. Thanks for reaching out.

Reggiie Member

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7 years ago

I have family in san pedro. It is a very nice place to retire and enjoy.

There is a guy known as C's he is the GO-to guy for business...聽 He is known for being an honest worker who actually gets things done. He has business associates in many departments for ex. Furniture business, resorts and hotels, maintenance, he buys and sells whatever u need.

I would gladly give u his contact info if u need

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BCLawrence Active member

38POSTS

7 years ago

Nice to meet you Reggie... thanks for the offer who should I contact around San Ignacio to build an 8 x 12 x 4 concrete and tile plunge pool?

jmjohnston88 Active member

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7 years ago

Thank you for being honest.. my husband and I live on $1000.00 here in Ohio. and we are wanting to try to find a place in Belize that we can live a nice quiet lifestyle on that income. He is on SSI disability here and we are just ready to come down there and make a new life for ourselves.聽 Where would you suggest we look to either rent a 2 bedroom apartment or small 2 bedroom home.. Corozal seems like it would be the perfect place.聽 Maybe you could give us a good explanation of what is would cost us.. Once again, thank you for being honest.

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bobbymel Member

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7 years ago

Reggie: Thanks for your posting.
I am planning to relocate to San Ignacio聽 soon..聽 Very specifically, where (names of areas/developments would be a very nice place to live in San Ignacio for a two bedroom apartment or house?
Thank you for \your reply.

Bob

jeffree84 Member

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7 years ago

When are yall leaving the US?
Driving thru Mexico?

Im in middle Tennessee and have had plans time and time again for moving into Belize.

I'd be happy to talj with you more on email or phone.

Let me know..

Thanks,

Jeff Bailey

jeffree84 Member

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7 years ago

#10

San Ignacio has a new development over the last couple of years very eco-friendly and close to the Maya Mountain Resort. I Believe the property is owned by the same man, Bart. That might be a good place to look..

terrific Serial expat

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7 years ago

#11

Not to burst anyone's bubble but $1000 per month may not be enough even if you can get a low prices rental. I am not personally familiar with Corozal聽 as a living destination but many posters here claim it is relatively inexpensive.
Transport costs are a lot higher than in the US, Gas over $5 a gallon, and Belize roads reduce the life expectancy of any vehicle by at least 50%. The public transport is cheap but we are talking chicken busses. Either QRP which requires an income of $2k a month or going for residency, have fees and the resdiency will cost $25us per person per month for the fist six months and $50us per person every month after that, which is 10% of you budget before rental or other household costs.

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Will The Old Serial expat

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7 years ago

#12

terrific, even if you are bursting someones bubble, you are doing them a big favor via this wake-up call.

I am not sure why this same subject is in mutable threads, the answer/reality is still going to be same. $1k/month for two people will not work long term for north Americans in Belize.

Please see my recent reply here: /forum/viewtopic.p 鈥� 62#4443716

I should also add, two people in the USA with an income well below the poverty line, have聽 assistance resources available to them from government agencies and charities that are simply NOT available to them in Belize.

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JoannHolmes Member

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7 years ago

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Hello Reggie, Thanks for your offer of assistance. I will be coming to Belize 24 April 2019. I'm starting with Corozal for three months then Hopkins/Sittee, I'll also check out San Ignacio too before I decide where I'd like to settle. I will be in touch.

visionario Member

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7 years ago

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Hello Reggie,
Thank you for your post and your kind offer of assistance. I currently live in Australia and planning to move to Belize (this year).聽 At the moment, my first inquiry is regarding accommodation. Any suggestions? If you have a few minutes, perhaps a Skype chat would be preferable to introduce ourselves to each other. Please, let me know if you would like to catch up online. Thank you again for your time and courtesy.
Best regards,
Constantinos

sctb New member

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7 years ago

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jmjohnston88 Active member

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7 years ago

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Thanks alot,,, we are planning on coming in the next year to year in a half... We are looking at Corozal district.聽 How is it living there.. we are going to rent, and would like a 2 bedroom apt or even a house if it not too expensive... what kind of advice can you give me..

karenjoe Serial expat

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7 years ago

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sctb wrote:
Hi Reggiie,

It has been so expensive and so painful that I am triple guessing my decision to relocate to Belize.聽 The general feeling I have is, if you are a foreigner there is an assumption you have money and the end game is to rip off the foreigner.聽 However, I am smart enough to know my property buying experience does not represent the whole country nor is indicative of my future experiences but, I must confess my first experience had given me pause.聽 Ha ha haa.

I am sorry to hear about your experience buying property in Belize. We had pretty much the opposite experience. I know the laws have changed somewhat recently, but it was pretty simple for us. We spent about a year looking at properties, a few weeks at a time, made a decision, and our realtor and Belize attorney made it happen fairly easily and quickly.聽
There are unscrupulous individuals out there in every profession, and I hate that you seem to have gotten stuck with some. I don't think your experience is indicative of Belize in general- as you have already surmised. I hope your future endeavors will be more rewarding, if you decide to continue with your plans in Belize. If you need recommendations, etc., just ask here. Somebody will probably聽 be able to advise.

visionario Member

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7 years ago

#18

Hello Reggie,

Thank you indeed for the warm-hearted introduction and the welcoming offer of yours. At the moment, I am living in Australia and keep my focus on moving to Belize - this year. As to when exactly, at this stage I have no certain date. Since you are kind enough to assist people in their relocation, would you please. have a few minutes to share online for a chat? it could be via Skype or any other app of your choice. My Skype ID is聽 c.flessas聽 and my contact number is聽 +61 449686152聽 (in case of WhatsApp or other platform). My basic concern is accomodation - preferred areas and costs (just for me).
Again, thank you for your time and courtesy; looking forward to talk to you.

Sincerely,
Constantinos

BCLawrence Active member

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7 years ago

#19

Good evening Reggie

We have started building our cabin on Bullet Tree Road. It will be ready for occupancy in a couple of moths. We will arrive in a July for five weeks. Between completion and our arrival it will be available for rental on VRBO ... then again after we leave in late August. A plunge pool would help rentals.

Can you introduce us to someone who can take on a project like this?

niteshadow Active member

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7 years ago

#20

im planning a trip to belize in october 2019 for month
where are you located聽 in relation to belize city and caya caucker island
and what would rent be?
thanks
art

Will The Old Serial expat

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7 years ago

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Note, October is in the middle off the rainy season in Belize, so rainy days might outnumber sunny ones.

Rents might run from $25-$1000/night depending...聽