
John
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Consejo Shores vs. Corozal Town - Which one is better to own? by Suncrave
Hi, I would like your opinion, please. Regardless of the price or size, if there are two lots that are in the same category (oceanfront or non-oceanfront): one is in-town of Corozal and one is CS being 6 miles away from Corozal Town. Which one you ...
Facilities on Mayan Seaside are only for owners and their guestsThere is a weekly "Water Volley Ball" gathering on one of the dedicated waterfront beaches, that folk from all Corozal come to, a great weekly social eventFTR-Mayan Seaside has the best ... Read More
Consejo Shores vs. Corozal Town - Which one is better to own? by Suncrave
Hi, I would like your opinion, please. Regardless of the price or size, if there are two lots that are in the same category (oceanfront or non-oceanfront): one is in-town of Corozal and one is CS being 6 miles away from Corozal Town. Which one you ...
Short answer, noMayan Seaside has the best waterfront facilities in all ConsejoOver 10 acres have been set aside for the enjoyment of owners & their guestsIncluded are; beach areas, one with water volleyball court, waterfront trails around the ... Read More
Consejo Shores vs. Corozal Town - Which one is better to own? by Suncrave
Hi, I would like your opinion, please. Regardless of the price or size, if there are two lots that are in the same category (oceanfront or non-oceanfront): one is in-town of Corozal and one is CS being 6 miles away from Corozal Town. Which one you ...
@patrick latendresse /en/housing/central-america/belize/42-houses-for-sale/729680-motivated-ownerseller.html Read More
Consejo Shores vs. Corozal Town - Which one is better to own? by Suncrave
Hi, I would like your opinion, please. Regardless of the price or size, if there are two lots that are in the same category (oceanfront or non-oceanfront): one is in-town of Corozal and one is CS being 6 miles away from Corozal Town. Which one you ...
@patrick latendresseHelloCould you please send me quick email, referencing this message, when on reply I will be happy to give you further detail***RegardsJohn Schofield Read More
Staying for 6 months by terrysnewglc
Hello all I understand that in order to stay for 6 months, I need to get a tourist card every month. We have gotten a rental in Corozal… is that where the office is? Or do we need to go somewhere else? Any help will be greatly ...
Terry Not sure what a tourist card is? When you enter Belize, immigration will stamp your passport with a 30 day Visa To stay in Belize after this Visa ends, you need to apply to extend your visa, before it ends, most do it on the day it ends as ... Read More
Staying for 6 months by terrysnewglc
Hello all I understand that in order to stay for 6 months, I need to get a tourist card every month. We have gotten a rental in Corozal… is that where the office is? Or do we need to go somewhere else? Any help will be greatly ...
Terry The Immigration office is next to Atlantic bank https://goo.gl/maps/cfR9pgVsAEohRTTy5 ask for 3 month visa extension Sometimes they are strict, sometimes they are lenient You will need to take with you, Copy of Property Title or Lease ... Read More
Consejo Shores vs. Corozal Town - Which one is better to own? by Suncrave
Hi, I would like your opinion, please. Regardless of the price or size, if there are two lots that are in the same category (oceanfront or non-oceanfront): one is in-town of Corozal and one is CS being 6 miles away from Corozal Town. Which one you ...
A link to a little video i created of Mayan Seaside Mayan Seaside Read More
Thinking About Escaping! by nabersales5
Hi all! newb here. Thinking about escaping the cold prairie winters. Pretty much have my heart set on Belize, seems like it has so much going for it. Not sure where to start though. Any advise would be great... T
If anyone who is wanting to move to the Corozal area and is in need, to either buy, or rent property, I may have a number of options available, both to purchase, or Lease Long-Term only - ie 6 month Drop me a line or 2,,, be patient with me as this ... Read More
Process for moving down by GuestPoster6441
My husband and I are moving to Belize middle of 2022. We've decided NOT to do the QRP. That being said, wondering about the best process for moving the minimum we need down to Maya Beach. We will definitely be bringing my husbands tools and ...
If anyone who is wanting to move to the Corozal area and is in need, to either buy, or rent property, I may have a number of options available, both to purchase, or Lease Long-Term only - ie 6 month Drop me a line or 2,,, be patient with me as this ... Read More
Bank Account by sjarb0864
I will be moving to Belize soon and need to open a bank account there. What would be the best bank to use and do they have the ability to receive transfers from a bank here in the US? Please help me as i need to do this soon to start construction ...
I have a Belize bank account but got mine about 15+ year ago, I have heard it is now very hard to get one, not impossible, but lots of hoops,,, some say you have to be a resident, some say you have to own/rent property,,, once you are here, take a ... Read More
Come to corozal in a couple months by sandrarduncan
We are planning a move there in a couple months Looking for information on best areas of Corozal. What is the going rate for a long term rental that's furnished ? What's the best way to buy a used car? I would love to hear the lessons ...
Please send me a message if you are still looking for "Long Term Rent", I may have a number of options available for you on the very popular waterfront neighbourhood called Mayan Seaside Read More
How Can I Bring Substantial Amount of Cash Into Belize? by jchrisc
Hello everyone. This is a problem I've spent a lot of time researching to no avail. I never would've believed that Belize wouldn't want my yankee dollars as long as it was obvious I wasn't doing anything illegal. I have had a ...
If you have the "Pelotas" to do it,,,, bring "Cash", just make sure you declare it on arrival, You can bring in as much "Cash" as you like, but you must have documentation to back up where it came from; i.e. bank ... Read More
Consejo Shores vs. Corozal Town - Which one is better to own? by Suncrave
Hi, I would like your opinion, please. Regardless of the price or size, if there are two lots that are in the same category (oceanfront or non-oceanfront): one is in-town of Corozal and one is CS being 6 miles away from Corozal Town. Which one you ...
Hi,, if you are interested I have property for sale on Mayan Seaside., my email is mcagun@hotmail.com,,,,, drop me a quick email if you would like to hear what I have to offer Cheers John Read More
Consejo Shores vs. Corozal Town - Which one is better to own? by Suncrave
Hi, I would like your opinion, please. Regardless of the price or size, if there are two lots that are in the same category (oceanfront or non-oceanfront): one is in-town of Corozal and one is CS being 6 miles away from Corozal Town. Which one you ...
A little biased as I live on Mayan Seaside, but in my view, it is the best, most affordable seafront development in the whole Corozal district Heres why,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Its own piped Well-water sytem, that serves each and every lot, ready to ... Read More
Consejo Shores vs. Corozal Town - Which one is better to own? by Suncrave
Hi, I would like your opinion, please. Regardless of the price or size, if there are two lots that are in the same category (oceanfront or non-oceanfront): one is in-town of Corozal and one is CS being 6 miles away from Corozal Town. Which one you ...
Cody9 Its a different "Gig" living out the reach of BWS serviced water. Some well planned, expat communities have their own piped-water delivery sytems, pumped from sunken well-water, depending on different factors, the water can be ... Read More
Any Day Traders/Swing Traders in Belize by NJA1991
I am looking to connect with someone how is currently at Day Stock Trader/ Swing Trader, living in Belize to get some in sight on best place for fast internet service and reliable internet service. Does anyone have suggestions for best places to ...
Most major Towns have good (not great) internet I tried my Plus500 account on my home network, in the area of Consejo-Corozal and it worked fine, I was "Scalping" Forex, so gotta be quick Lost and gained few pips both ways before it ... Read More
Moving a young family to Belize by Tambennett
My husband, myself and my two kids (2 and 4 years old) are looking to move to Belize. I’d like to get in touch with another young family who are living in Belize to find out about their experiences. What are the schools like? I work in ...
I do not know of any Expat working in Belize, FYI, Belize has a large percentage of unemployment and the wages are very low compared to US/UK. Can I send you a private message Read More
Moving a young family to Belize by Tambennett
My husband, myself and my two kids (2 and 4 years old) are looking to move to Belize. I’d like to get in touch with another young family who are living in Belize to find out about their experiences. What are the schools like? I work in ...
Hello,, I can only comment on the District of Corozal, as this is where I have settled on retiring to. Corozal is, by far the most affordable areas of all of Belize. Corozal in the most Northerly District in Belize, bordering the Mexican Border and ... Read More
Safety? in 2019?? by EliseLouise
Hello everyone :-) I need your help please, your honest unreserved opinions. I would so appreciate it. We’re a farming family of four, from Alberta Canada. Our two boys have always been homeschooled and they’re 8 and 10 yrs old. ...
Elise. I agree with the few who have already replied about crime here. A lot of the crime stats are from Belize City area and drug related, gang-on-gang Yes there has been crime against expats and in every district, but some of these have their ... Read More
Best season to move to Belize by Priscilla
Hello, Many expats choose to move to Belize at a specific time of the year, and we invite you to share some tips about the best seasons to move to the country. What is the best season/time of the year to move to Belize, and why? How do rent ...
What is the best season/time of the year to move to Belize, and why? i don't believe there is a specific time of year that fits into a general answer, I suppose it is a personal choice How do rent prices fluctuate based on the different ... Read More
UK </> Belize - Home Exchange
Hello from the UK We are looking to home swap in 2018 With someone who lives in London, UK. We have created a listing on 'Home Exchange', we are hoping to find someone who would like to swap on a yearly basis for the present ... Read More
Consejo Shores vs. Corozal Town - Which one is better to own? by Suncrave
Hi, I would like your opinion, please. Regardless of the price or size, if there are two lots that are in the same category (oceanfront or non-oceanfront): one is in-town of Corozal and one is CS being 6 miles away from Corozal Town. Which one you ...
In my experience its floods 1 or 2 times yearly and can only be passed by 4x4 type vehicle, most just sit it out and take the time to enjoy the blessing of a full water cistern (Edited) Only start to worry if the beer truck cannot get through Read More
Looking for HELP! by Tropicaltails
Hi, my name is Carla Manly. I am coming to Belize June 20th to the 30th. I have been to Belize several times and hope to make it our home.We are interested in the area of Sarteneja. (It doesn't matter how I spell Sarteneja my computer says ...
Why not look at the quaint fishing village of Consejo, north of Corozal very quiet and I am sure you could find a few lots available that are not on communities Read More
Consejo Shores vs. Corozal Town - Which one is better to own? by Suncrave
Hi, I would like your opinion, please. Regardless of the price or size, if there are two lots that are in the same category (oceanfront or non-oceanfront): one is in-town of Corozal and one is CS being 6 miles away from Corozal Town. Which one you ...
Considering the location, safety, convenience, expat community, etc. I am a little bias, as I have several properties on Mayan Seaside, but here is my take on why I prefer Consejo to Corozal I am assuming that the Corozal location is not on an ... Read More
Building Plans by rayonthebay
Does anyone know of an architect/engineer in Belize that can draw up plans for a home, and is able to move things smoothly through the CBA? Any assistance is greatly appreciated.
Hi Rayonthebay Belize is a different ball game when it comes to building homes than you are probably used to, there can be a lot of pitfalls, It may be that you do not require an Architect,depending on what you plan to build Basically do your ... Read More
why so many half built homes? by krazyklyde
hello everyone, just returned from my first trip to belize. spent a week in the hopkins area, but had a rental car and drove over the the middle of belize. one thing i kept seeing, from altun ha to hopkins, was the number of half built and obviously ...
monex90210 & Terrific are right to some degree All the above can and have been experienced by someone or another. Belize is a different ball game when it comes to building homes than you are probably used to, there can be a lot of ... Read More
Moving to Belize from Canada by Angie Saumier
Hello everyone, my name is Angie and I am 60 years old (single) and have been dreaming for some time of moving to Belize, however some of my obstacles are - where in Belize ..Ambergis seem nice. - How do I make this happen smoothly? I will be ...
A more affordable location is Corozal and its surrounding areas A lot of expats have chose this mainland area. A few benefits are the weather and the proximity to Chetumal and Mexico Read More
Working as a freelancer in Belize by Kenjee
Hi, A lot of expats dream of becoming self-employed: we would like to help you to make that dream come true. Can foreigners work as self-employed in Belize? What are the formalities to work as a freelancer? What are the pros and cons of ...
Sounds good how you gonna help Read More
Single Retiring to Belize- area of expat community and facilities? by msrmg7
Hello all, I'm a single black female from Katy, Texas wanting to retire to Belize. I've been reading the blogs and other sites and I haven't read any blogs referring to single women moving to Belize. I've been researching Corozal, ...
Hello I have a nice place to rent (depending on your times) on the ex-Pat community of 'Mayan Seaside' There are numerous places to eat in the area, everyone is very friendly and you would be most welcome in the ... Read More
Realtors by Shangri-laa
Hello everyone; Writing from Northern British Columbia, where at the moment it is -25 degees! Sun is shining and it is beautiful. Some time ago we decided to move somewhere else and have a completely new experience. So..... We will be moving to ...
Larry Sorry, but I did not make myself clear enough When I say MY development what I really meant was the development that I am building on, it's not my development, it is the one I've chosen to build my properties on. I used to build homes ... Read More
Realtors by Shangri-laa
Hello everyone; Writing from Northern British Columbia, where at the moment it is -25 degees! Sun is shining and it is beautiful. Some time ago we decided to move somewhere else and have a completely new experience. So..... We will be moving to ...
Larry I do not know Andreas personally but have had correspondence with him about the 2 developments in Corozal along the Consejo road. I think they are called palms and lakes, I was very interested in the lakes as it will be next to my development ... Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
On another note, I have a friend in the Corozal area who bought, sub divided and developed a small piece of land, he started a number of years ago, less than five I think. He marketed his lots at a realistic price, marketed them himself and had a ... Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
Cazza, Good question and one that will see me rebuffed from certain quarters on here, what ever figure I quote. I personally, would not want to spend more than $50K on a piece of land, where you intend to put up a 1000 foot home. Just a quick google ... Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
@ Cazza1964. The Cayes are not for me, out my pocket range to be honest, but if money was no option then I would buy the whole of Caye Chapel. If I was to buy on one, on a development it would have to be on North side of Caye Caulker, still laid ... Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
@ Mommy2all6 That's uncanny I am just enquiring about Orchid Bay myself, I want to know more about the place, as a lot of my friends from my area Consejo, have visited by boat and given glowing reports about this place, I do know that lots start ... Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
@ joemac and Steve Joe you are right everyone MUST go look, you would be a fool to part with hard earned cash on something you see online, you are just asking to get "Jacked Up", a Belizean term. OK, Joe's 1st comment, NEVER buy into ... Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
if your looking to buy in Belize drop me a line or 2, i can point you in the right direction, been coming going for over 12 years now and I do know whats good and whats bad, if i don't i will know someone who will. cheers john Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
I am sure I also posted to this thread a number of years ago, but it could have been on another forum. Good people of the Gringo ilk wake up and smell the coffee. Although I have never been to SB, and nor to I want to, I have done a lot of research ... Read More
Realtors by Shangri-laa
Hello everyone; Writing from Northern British Columbia, where at the moment it is -25 degees! Sun is shining and it is beautiful. Some time ago we decided to move somewhere else and have a completely new experience. So..... We will be moving to ...
Hello 12 years in belize tells me that Belizeans don't do electronic communication well. Realtors in Belize are different than what you or me are used to. Remember you are at the other end of the extreme weather scale in belize and even in ... Read More
apt rentals by staceylynn
can i rent in a safe neighbourhood for $750. a month as i am a single woman....considering 3-6 month stay...thanks, stacey
Consejo, in the Northern District of Corozal is considered very safe lots of ExPats and lots of rentals Drop me a message and I can point you in the right direction Read More
Looking for information about Belize by lorreann
I am new on here and am gaining so much wisdom and advice about Belize. My husband and I plan to retire in Belize in the next few years, but it will be a real change for us. To me a good change! I'm reading every book I can get my hands on and I'm ...
Have you decided where you want to live in belize yet I can advise you on homes in Northern Belize, Corozal district Read More
move to Belize
You cannot work in Belize without a permit and good luck with that, my wife is also a RGN she has also looked at working in Belize when we eventually make the move full time, again she is not banking on it. Read More
Consejo Taxi by BravoBill
Hello New Friends...I've secured a month rental in Consejo Shores starting April 1st. I've visited Belize before but this will be my first trip North. Reading this Blog site has been very helpful...so thank you to all poster's for the advice and ...
I have been travelling this road for the past 10 or so years. there are a few safety issues with walking along the Consejo and Corozal road. It is 7 miles between Corozal and Consejo, so hopefully you will be in good health, if you are you wont be ... Read More
New to forum and heading to Belize by JessRyan
Hi Everyone, Jess and Cyndi here. We will be heading down to Belize the end of May 2014. We enjoy meeting other and are a very sociable couple. I enjoy snorkeling, boating/sailing, fishing and things that involve adventure. Cyndi enjoys ...
Hi Jess and Cyndi. She is not much for the outdoors except to say for out at the pool, going for walks and throwing parties inside and out. *She, may like San Pedro, with all it western attributes. As owners of EcoWorld Marketing we look ... Read More
Best Plan of Attack For Getting to Corozal by service_guy
I am working on booking flights, should I fly into Cancun and bus to Corozal, or fly into Belize City and bus to Corozal from there? Flying into Cancun seems to the least expensive, and I am guessing the bus service from Cancun is ok? Any input ...
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Corozal by leafsrus
Hi all!! Myself and my common law wife are looking to buy a small house or apartment in Corozal this coming January. We would have $50,000 cash, maximum to buy. I would very much appreciate any information on locations, possible bank financing ...
Nichi is right, there is not much in the way of beaches, in Corozal, although there are a few north of Corozal, but not anywhere I would say you could get to buy bike, I will rephrase that, not anywhere that I could get to on a bike. There are some ... Read More
Corozal by leafsrus
Hi all!! Myself and my common law wife are looking to buy a small house or apartment in Corozal this coming January. We would have $50,000 cash, maximum to buy. I would very much appreciate any information on locations, possible bank financing ...
MEUGENIAHUCKSTADT Obviously depends how extravagant you want to live, if you want to live cheap then you could survive on about $300/500BZE Rent $200BZE Utilities Gas/Electric $400BZE Food $500US $1000BZE Month Once you have been in Belize a ... Read More
Corozal by leafsrus
Hi all!! Myself and my common law wife are looking to buy a small house or apartment in Corozal this coming January. We would have $50,000 cash, maximum to buy. I would very much appreciate any information on locations, possible bank financing ...
I have noticed that there are a lot of FaceBook pages relating to property in Belize. Google anything you want Facebook, Belize, Rent Facebook, Belize, Corozal Facebook, Belize, Buy Facebook, Belize, House Facebook, Belize, Boat Try it, it works, ... Read More
Corozal by mststp
Would love to learn more about Consejo Shores. Can you help me?
The road will always flood, unless they can raise it a couple of feet, or create some huge elaborate drainage scheme to the bay. The dump needs moving to higher ground, but that will not stop toxic waste leaching into subterranean waters. Would ... Read More
Corozal by mststp
Would love to learn more about Consejo Shores. Can you help me?
Nichi, Yes, I have noticed people are trying to bring attention to it. I also saw floods on channel 7 7 news I was on the emailing list with the attached letters from Carol (shores) & Richard (village council) and the Video which highlighted the ... Read More
Corozal by mststp
Would love to learn more about Consejo Shores. Can you help me?
mststp The whole of Consejo area is a wonderful place to live, very quiet and peaceful. You can be as involved in the area as much or as little as you want, I chose to get involved with the locals Usually folk live and let live. Consejo village, ... Read More
Corozal by mststp
Would love to learn more about Consejo Shores. Can you help me?
What a pretty picture you paint. The dump has been there for as long as I have been travelling up and down this road. I went to a meeting in town once to hear a few Canadian guys talk about their plans to move the dump somewhere else as they were ... Read More
Corozal by mststp
Would love to learn more about Consejo Shores. Can you help me?
6 months is only a short time Nichi I've seen this road in good and bad conditions depends what season you are in, what you have to realise is that this is Belize and at its best the roads are not what we expats are used to, deal with it, it's not ... 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 ...
Nichi I also agree with everything you said all I was pointing out was that expat builders or even Belizean for that matter want a fair price for what they do, I could never compete with a Belizean contractor I just don't have his resources, but ... 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 ...
https://www. facebook.com/groups/146462152207271/ facebook page for rentals in Belize 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 ...
Nichi, OK I will try and explain why 'YOU' don't have a clue about Expat Builders 'costs' to build in Belize and what a home build project in Belize actually involves. I will try to explain that building smaller is not always cheaper. 1st of all ... Read More
Telescope
I have a celestron 130 nexstar with computer fantastic tool also get an app called Star walk for iPad another fantastic too Wi the celestron you can hook up camera or computer. Not yet tried it in Belize but come December I will let you know the ... Read More
Corozal by leafsrus
Hi all!! Myself and my common law wife are looking to buy a small house or apartment in Corozal this coming January. We would have $50,000 cash, maximum to buy. I would very much appreciate any information on locations, possible bank financing ...
I have seen the low prices in the states but don't care for the high taxes and crime rates but must admit do like the idea of owning a gun maybe because it would never happen in the UK we just let crazy exstremist go around cutting off people's ... Read More
Corozal by leafsrus
Hi all!! Myself and my common law wife are looking to buy a small house or apartment in Corozal this coming January. We would have $50,000 cash, maximum to buy. I would very much appreciate any information on locations, possible bank financing ...
Nichi Nothing mysterious, its just that I am used to these kind of forums and usually get some jerk with negative remarks when I post, so rather speak directly, but since you are a little curious and possibly a little paranoid I will post my ... Read More
Corozal by leafsrus
Hi all!! Myself and my common law wife are looking to buy a small house or apartment in Corozal this coming January. We would have $50,000 cash, maximum to buy. I would very much appreciate any information on locations, possible bank financing ...
hi there send me a PM and I can fill you in on all things about Corozal Read More
brits by heather n andy
Hi,any British expats fancy making contact with us ?.
Hi there John & Deb not quite an expat yet but trying hard to make the move we have already built a place in Corozal District and have been coming going to Belize for over 10 years now if you need any info or advise just drop us a line hopefully we ... Read More