So I'd love to know what are the costs to expect with building? Architect, builder, other, how can you plan and budget building a home? Pricing out things like grounded wiring, and how to budget for the finishes and also things like filtered water, a cyctern, irrigation system, solar pannels, good quality windows/doors, landscaping etc? How can you find out what is available for the finishes, will the architect take you to stores to pick? Do you hire one person and they do it all/have a team? Or you have to hire different people? And what about cost of land, factoring in if you want a gated area with security or not, and proximity to SMA? What about payment schedule? When do you pay your team, and in what percentages? What is standard/good practices as far as keeping thr propery secure at night/weekends? Expectations as far as how to treat the wokers, as far as buying lunches etc, giving bonuses/etc? Thanks!
In Mexico most architects are also builders. You can make all the choices you mentioned and they will be factored into the price. The payment structure will usually be something like 30 to 40% down and then weekly or biweekly payments with a final 5 to 15% payment to settle any work with which you may be unhappy or up charges during construction. A first class builder will include a clear schedule and fines if he or she does not meet the schedule. Contact me by email if you'd like to chat about this.
I was wondering if you know why I can’t pay property taxes on a lot I own in SMA online with a debit card issued in the states and not Mexico ? Thank you.
Good question! Easy answer. They don't take them. No Mexican child ever hears "the customer is always right" "time is money". I had an immigration visit as I am beginning my citizenship process. Immigration does take US bank cards for everything but my request so off to the bank. They are getting better. I remember when they took no cards. For Americans patience is always the key. If you deposit USDs into my account I will get it paid for you!
So I'd love to know what are the costs to expect with building? Architect, builder, other, how can you plan and budget building a home?
Pricing out things like grounded wiring, and how to budget for the finishes and also things like filtered water, a cyctern, irrigation system, solar pannels, good quality windows/doors, landscaping etc?
How can you find out what is available for the finishes, will the architect take you to stores to pick?
Do you hire one person and they do it all/have a team? Or you have to hire different people?
And what about cost of land, factoring in if you want a gated area with security or not, and proximity to SMA?
What about payment schedule? When do you pay your team, and in what percentages?
What is standard/good practices as far as keeping thr propery secure at night/weekends?
Expectations as far as how to treat the wokers, as far as buying lunches etc, giving bonuses/etc?
Thanks!
In Mexico most architects are also builders. You can make all the choices you mentioned and they will be factored into the price. The payment structure will usually be something like 30 to 40% down and then weekly or biweekly payments with a final 5 to 15% payment to settle any work with which you may be unhappy or up charges during construction. A first class builder will include a clear schedule and fines if he or she does not meet the schedule. Contact me by email if you'd like to chat about this.
What is the cost of a lot in this same “subdivision” and approximate cost of the build of this home?
I was wondering if you know why I can’t pay property taxes on a lot I own in SMA online with a debit card issued in the states and not Mexico ? Thank you.
Good question! Easy answer. They don't take them. No Mexican child ever hears "the customer is always right" "time is money". I had an immigration visit as I am beginning my citizenship process. Immigration does take US bank cards for everything but my request so off to the bank. They are getting better. I remember when they took no cards. For Americans patience is always the key. If you deposit USDs into my account I will get it paid for you!
Thank you so much for these videos! I’m working on selling my house so I can do this!!! I’ll contact you.