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julieanne

I shopped for my empty lot and found just what I wanted. Since I wanted to build a house I did not want beach front as I did not want the cost of having it cleaned every day.

I would have liked 2nd lot back but those are harder to come by and cost a little more.
I found the one I now call Birdland in the El Tesoro section of Tres
Cocos. It is 3rd row back, on the main cart path and only one lot across the road on the lagoon.
I wanted the highest point possible to protect me from storm surge.

This lot was for sale by owner and she and I went together to Belmopan and did the title transfer together. She sold the property at exactly the price I wanted to pay so there was no haggling.

It was solid jungle so I marked the trees I wanted saved and paid a local to clear it. I love the place and so do the birds.

Don't give up - but do keep you eyes open. I asked around about the man who was building his house on the lot between me and the sea. No one said anything bad, just that I could probably get it done for less by someone else. I should have listened to what wasn't being said. The good part is that I got to position my building off set from his so I can see the sea from the kitchen window. I could see the lagoon across the street until those neighbors - who built at the same time as me - landscaping took over.

My experience shows that it pays to live here for at least six months before you buy anything.