Here is how we can do it for you -
RESEARCH
During our time here we have been meeting a number of Expats and Locals and sharing their experiences.At the same time we have been researching local house building . We have collected names and telephone numbers of all the tradesmen and professionals that people have been using locally. We have visited lot sites with buildings at various stages of construction. We watched listened and discussed with all concerned. We witnessed the joys and disasters of all that we observed. Our discussions included a range of architects,carpenters,plumbers,builders, roofers together with visiting the lumber yards.Completing the cycle of discussions with the customers themselves,noting who they recommended and who they didn't.
TRADESMEN TEAM
The result is a team of tradesmen that complete every aspect of house construction. The construction techniques are sometimes somewhat unique but compliment the local conditions and weather. We think that this combined with British and American knowhow and we've got a good combination.
So how can it be done at the price - during our research we have found a team of indian builders that build the basic house. There is a team of 4 tradesmen that build the supports,platform and house framing for the stilted house. The construction is of local hardwood called nisboro (like steel).Another group of tradesmen complete the external building and roofing. Whilst others specialise in drywall,tiling,plumbing etc.
This combined with a number of houses being built by lot owners.
THE HOUSE
The price is for a house of 1650 square feet including 360 sq ft decking. A wooden stilted house constructed of local and central american timber. It is 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and open plan living room kitchen/dining room area. The plan allows for modification of the internal partitioning.
This web site contains more pictures of a house build. This is a unique offer only available through this website and the Bravo Center in Bocas del Toro.
THE PRICE
The price of $39,500 includes a full set of approved plans with full planning permission for construction.This approval process includes an Architect, Surveyor and Public health site inspection. The build is normally completed in 90 working days after planning,with the correct logistics. If you wish us to oversee your house building (recommended) then we charge 10% of the build price.We are not the builders but will act as your agent during the building process.
The terms are (1)$20,000 at the application for planning for permission stage...this allows for ordering and purchase of basic materials.(2) $12,500 at roof completion stage.(3) $5,000 at day 60. (4)$2500 at completion. If we are providing supervision then $2000 at (1), $1000 at (3) $950 at (4)
The price includes a septic sanitation system.
Other customised packages would be available,if you require a larger house,whereby we provide either (A) a list of suppliers,tradesmen,our Architect etc for your house project under your supervision. or (B)our services,for a 10% of build price fee.
UNIQUE OFFER
This unique price offer of $39,500 is available to purchasers of lots at Discovery Bay before 01 Dec 2006 . Full details of the lots available and prices are contained within this website. This price will be held for up to 3 years from your purchase date.
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