Our construction project in the Philippines

[imagine]

our construction project,
to rebuild Lolita's existing 1 storey downtown store, in prime location,

the rebuild ground floor store for rental, existing tenants reserving 1st choice to return, their business is car parts, the next new floor will be office for rental, and a top floor which will be the roof top cafe for ourselves to run, proposed photo impression below



work should begin 1st week in April,
very exciting

[RickyR]

Wow, what a great project. Good luck.

[fred]

Wow... Very posh!!
Watch out Henry Si!!
Very interested to see construction pics!

[imagine]

Wow... Very posh!!
Watch out Henry Si!!
Very interested to see construction pics!

watch this space

[mike1]

our construction project,
to rebuild Lolita's existing 1 storey downtown store, in prime location,

the rebuild ground floor store for rental, existing tenants reserving 1st choice to return, their business is car parts, the next new floor will be office for rental, and a top floor which will be the roof top cafe for ourselves to run, proposed photo impression below



work should begin 1st week in April,
very exciting

keep us posted on the progress

[rani]

Where exactly is your location in Cainta?

[imagine]

Where exactly is your location in Cainta?

no Cainta was only a temporary stay while sorting 13a,

this is Malaybalay, Bukidnon

[Terpe]

Well done Stewart......I think lots of folks interested in your new life

[imagine]

Well done Stewart......I think lots of folks interested in your new life

thanks Peter

[grahamw48]

Looks like a very interesting project Stewart.

Similar to premises that I designed myself and then had built in the Phils.

[imagine]

Looks like a very interesting project Stewart.

Similar to premises that I designed myself and then had built in the Phils.

[Arthur Little]

our construction project,
to rebuild Lolita's existing 1 storey downtown store, in prime location,

the rebuild ground floor store for rental, existing tenants reserving 1st choice to return, their business is car parts, the next new floor will be office for rental, and a top floor which will be the roof top cafe for ourselves to run, proposed photo impression below



work should begin 1st week in April,
very exciting

... wow, I'll say!

GREAT project, Stewart & Lolita ... all the very best with your plans. Please keep us updated on its progress once building gets under way next month.

... delighted too, to read (on your corresponding thread) that you're both "happy as Larry" at being settled into your new home in Bukidnon.

God Bless!

[imagine]

I have a chap making the hollow blocks started about 5 weeks ago and still working, having them made at our home and will transport to site when project starts,

We have a forman and 10 skilled workers from Cagayan, 10 labourers local, and a liason officer ( my bro inlaw)all ready to start come april,

Needing a cement mixer for 3 months would cost 1000 peso a day so I bought a new one a 1 bagger for 55000 peso and can use after when we build our house then sell on for at least half price, also a vibrator, rebar cutter, ladders, safety hats welders masks etc etc,

I have learned that if any of my workers are injured then I am responsibe

[jake]

Very nice, indeed

Here is a building we constructed around 8 years ago. I'm sure yours will be much posher!
If you plan to have an open roof think carefully about it, as the rain in the Philippines seems to get into every little nook and cranny.

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[raynaputi]

Very nice, indeed

Here is a building we constructed around 8 years ago. I'm sure yours will be much posher!
If you plan to have an open roof think carefully about it, as the rain in the Philippines seems to get into every little nook and cranny.

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I miss the place already Jake!!! SHOES!!!!

[tanga]

Very nice, indeed

Here is a building we constructed around 8 years ago. I'm sure yours will be much posher!
If you plan to have an open roof think carefully about it, as the rain in the Philippines seems to get into every little nook and cranny.

[IMG][/IMG]

Really nice building. looks like a shoe store I know in Liliw

[stevewool]

thats a good looking building Jake

[Terpe]

Glad to see you keeping busy Stewart

[fred]

Stu.. Where are the shop fronts (entrances) to the building on left and right? I'm assuming that the bit in the middle above the western union office is the staircase going to roof top?

[imagine]

Stu.. Where are the shop fronts (entrances) to the building on left and right? I'm assuming that the bit in the middle above the western union office is the staircase going to roof top?

door to your left as your facing is entrance and stairs to second floor and roof top, second floor with the glass frontage will be office ,

[Rosie1958]

Best of luck with your building project, Imagine .......... I look forward to reading your updates!

[imagine]

thank you Rosie

[bigmarco]

Good luck with your project Stewart. Exciting times

[stevie c]

It's looking fantastic Stewart

[jake]

How many sqm is the lot?

[imagine]

How many sqm is the lot?

ground floor 60sqm, 1st floor 40 sqm, roof top 40 sqm,

estimated 5 years to return the investment from rental, at investment of 1.6 million ,possible could exceed 1.6 million, but im happy with that,

return income is based on renting all three floors, but it may make a difference running the roof top caffee ourselves, I would think if run well will exceed any rental income

[jake]

ground floor 60sqm, 1st floor 40 sqm, roof top 40 sqm,estimated 5 years to return the investment from rental, at investment of 1.6 million ,possible could exceed 1.6 million, but im happy with that,return income is based on renting all three floors, but it may make a difference running the roof top caffee ourselves, I would think if run well will exceed any rental incomeDepending on the finishing i reckon 1.6 to 1.8 million should be about right.

(Oops..Jake`s original post lost)

[jake]

Yep!!.. That's what I reckon.

The above was not my reply to Stewart's post Mods do you have any idea why that might have happened? The 'Yep!!' makes me think it might have something to do with Fred

Stewart,

Depending on the finishing, I reckon 1.6 to 1.8 million should be about right.

If you can get your initial investment back within 5 years....superb

[fred]

The above was not my reply to Stewart's post Mods do you have any idea why that might have happened? The 'Yep!!' makes me think it might have something to do with Fred

Stewart,

Depending on the finishing, I reckon 1.6 to 1.8 million should be about right.

If you can get your initial investment back within 5 years....superb

Sorry!! I clicked Edit instead of Quote.. (dumb Mod!) Ive done this a lot in the past but usually correct the mistake before its noticed!!
I`ll fix it now though..

Edit: Oh Shiiittt..I cant!! Lost your original post.
Really sorry about that..
If you can remember what you posted just click edit and re post.. UGGHH!

[Bluebirdjones]

Guys (esp Imagine, Jake, Fred...)
I'm thinking about the idea of buying a kit house (timber construction) from a Malaysian, Aussie or other regional supplier, and then shipping in a container to the Philippines.

Any of you aware of others who've done the same/similar ?

Any pitfalls other than the obvious ? (customs duty, make sure wood is treated, excavate to get rid of termite nests)

I'm thinking something like this:
http://www.house-uk.co.uk/Lauri147.html
or
http://www.alternatedwellings.com.au/kornalla.asp
as an idea