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Travellor
11th June 2021, 19:06
Do we have any members currently building property who might want to share some pictures, highs and lows of their build?

fred
12th June 2021, 15:23
Do we have any members currently building property who might want to share some pictures, highs and lows of their build?


Where?? UK or R.P?
For what purpose please?

Travellor
12th June 2021, 21:47
Philippines pls

Travellor
12th June 2021, 21:48
The purpose, is I am thinking of building something with the wife for her mum and dad.

We have some land in Butuan City approx 3000sq mtr and 2 hectares overlooking lake mainit.

I’ve decided on the latter as when We come to retirement age the city will just be too hectic.

The lands covered in falcata’ s 5 yrs old. But we’ll cut some down to make way for a property.

My thoughts at this minute are a 4 bed single story.

Any input from people who have done self builds would be much appreciated, highs and low points are welcome.

Dave_
13th June 2021, 00:14
Good intentions, but where are you, where is your wife, and where are her parents living now?

Who legally owns the land?

Why should you build a four-bedroom ranch for your wife's Mum and Dad?

fred
13th June 2021, 01:03
The purpose, is I am thinking of building something with the wife for her mum and dad.

We have some land in Butuan City approx 3000sq mtr and 2 hectares overlooking lake mainit.

I’ve decided on the latter as when We come to retirement age the city will just be too hectic.

The lands covered in falcata’ s 5 yrs old. But we’ll cut some down to make way for a property.

My thoughts at this minute are a 4 bed single story.

Any input from people who have done self builds would be much appreciated, highs and low points are welcome.


We have constructed quite a lot of property here.
Price of construction per Sqr meter can vary a lot depending if you manage the project yourself or hand it all over to a local contractor.
Prices can range from 12K to 35K (Peso) per Sqr mtr.

grahamw48
13th June 2021, 02:10
I wouldn't consider having anything above the size of a garden shed built here, unless I was able to personally 'supervise'. I'm assuming you don't already have ulcers ? :cwm25:

I would also recommend that you take a look at the proposed construction site during the rainy season... as regards the likelihood (or otherwise) of flooding. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Travellor
13th June 2021, 07:35
The site already has a wooden house on it that’s not had any flooding issues over the last 5 yrs since we owned the land and it was there prior to that.

Ako Si Jamie
13th June 2021, 10:13
Do we have any members currently building property who might want to share some pictures, highs and lows of their build?

Click on this link and you'll find numerous You Tube video's of building property in the Phils.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=building+house+in+philippines

Michael Parnham
15th June 2021, 22:31
Some interesting ones there Mmmmm...:Erm:

fred
16th June 2021, 00:41
Some interesting ones there Mmmmm...:Erm:

The problem here Micheal and with most of the small/cheap houses with cheap roof design etc is that the inside produces heat much like a solar oven...You could probably roast a chicken in the livingroom around mid day.

fred
16th June 2021, 01:47
Below is how to build an earthquake proof solid concrete structure..(No CHB`s)45 Sq Mtrs for around 10.000 UK Pounds.
Almost the same method we used to build our latest bungalow projects...Except the roof truss design!
Sorry,Not in English.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwaZ5j6QhJY

Travellor
24th November 2022, 21:07
After this years visit, ive decided that a 4 bedroom place is ideal for us and have a design in mind.

The location of our land is perfect and offers stunning views for me. Not a single mall in site:smile:

just need to find some time now.

grahamw48
6th December 2022, 02:17
Good luck with it sir.

Try to be on-site every day, to supervise. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Slip
8th January 2023, 13:11
My wife’s mum just had her house raised to the ground and rebuilt. Not sure where the money came from as my wife sends £200 roughly each month to her mum. So she’s not rich ��

Probably going this year so will be interesting to see the difference between the old and new. So far my wife hasn’t really shown me decent pictures. And to be honest I try not to pay much attention. All I know it’s in the middle of nowhere 10 hours from Manila ��

grahamw48
10th January 2023, 09:28
'it’s in the middle of nowhere 10 hours from Manila'


Sort of describes our shack, that does. :icon_lol:

Thank goodness the broadband wire runs along the road out front though. :Jump:

nena
27th January 2023, 19:46
Hi travellor, Im from Butuan city. Where about is your place in Butuan?

Laraa
25th February 2023, 08:31
Hey that's great nena you are in Butuan and could help him accordingly. There are experts, glad to know. :hubbahubba:

Travellor
28th May 2023, 12:02
Villa kananga

grahamw48
28th May 2023, 15:44
Just waiting for the latest typhoon... to see if my (6 year-old) roof spec was good enough.:cwm25: