@@buildingthephilippines Hello Sir, would it be possible for you to share the floor plan of the house? My Lot has a lot of similarities and I think I could use some ideas and proportions. Also do you know how the height difference is between the lowest point of lot to the highest?
Indeed. I'm getting a little tired of the 67 year old guys with the girls in their twenties. I married a 43 year old Filipina and I'm 57 and I even feel odd about it
Watching your video here in North Carolina. I am from the province of Bohol and my husband is American. We both enjoyed watching this video. Thanks for sharing your experience and building your home in the Philippines.
Greg, I think you are to be commended on the absolutely splendid job you both did in building your house. Greg I handle my budget just as tightly as you described. That self-discipline and commitment to getting everything right is a necessity for getting the value you seek from everything you spend money on. I particularly liked that you said you went over budget by $3k and you had to find the savings elsewhere. Kudos.
Hi Charles, great minds think alike. Lol. Important to be as aggressive as possible to stay the course. Keeping costs down is very important. Thanks for watching.
I am impressed! great value! we saw your own share in keeping organized and adapting to situations with positive response . Greg n Wilma have been such kind caring neighbors too . creating jobs for the workers, and the gardener . humbly getting their own hands on the tools. more than just building a house, they are Good neighbors . it has been very informative and enjoyable to see the weekly progress . All the best to you !
Dude, you found a good wife. She's on board. She's happy. The mission is to build a home where you two can be happy.... and she adds to the happiness. Hats off to your wife. Every man should be so lucky. Also, thanks for sharing in such detail. Maybe i move, maybe I don't, but if I do, I consider your advice critical to my decisions.
Beautiful house, beautiful couple. You did an excellent job in detailing all your expenses. You are both so inspiring. You helped future homeowners from getting ripped off by these unscrupulous contractors / architects. Wished we had watched your videos earlier ... we could have saved lots of cash .. 😢 You are both so blessed to find such honest contractors and architects (unlike in our case). We look forward to visiting Dauin soon and who knows ... Thanks.
Hands down, this is the nicest, most amazing looking home inside and out I’ve seen yet built in the Philippines so far. It’s amazing what you can build out there compared to the states. Y’all did an amazing job from the design to finding the right team to complete this project. Happy for y’all!
Wilma & Greg, thank you for doing this video! I have been patiently waiting for this for a long time. I discovered your channel in March, and have been faithfully watching every new video as they came out. I’ve also gone back and watched your previous videos. With this video, you have helped paint a picture for retirement possibilities in the Philippines. At 54, retirement is on the horizon. Thank you for sharing your experiences, your home, your life and your costs! I was vacationing in Bohol in March and loved what I saw and experienced. Your videos have helped me visualize what could be. You’ve made your dreams come true. These videos will help people like me. Thank you from Edmonton, Alberta Canada! Well done guys! Cheers!🥂
Yes Dan, that's exactly what we were hoping for by doing this. Help others think about what is possible. Glad you liked it and good luck with your future retirement.
Thank you Greg and Wilma, you have done a geat job and you are inspiring me as i am finishing my house in the north of Algeria by the Mediterranean sea. I was so suprised to see the layout of your kitchen with an island and 3 chairs very similar to mine. Like you, we have installed a barn door as well in the house , but ours is between the kitchen and the dining/livingroom. The reason is to have flexibility to convert, as we wish, the open concept area into 2 private areas. We are working now on the landscaping of the backyard. What you have done in yours is very inspiring to us. We have painted it , like you, all white but with a red roof to give a spanish style. In terms of budgeting , we are so far around $ 70000 canadian dollars at 95% finished, including the lot (103m2) and the fance and a detached garage. Now, with my wife, we are thinking about furnishing it. This is going to be our snowbirding home when the temperature reaches -30c in the winter in Ottawa, Canada. Once again, a big BRAVO for your achievements.
Your house sounds amazing, thanks for sharing that information. It is certainly a dream home for you. Once moved in, you may never want to leave. Thanks for commenting and watching our videos.
I've been watching your channel right from the start, and I've enjoyed your build, so way to go guys, looks great.. As a person of your age I have learned over the years that water will always be your enemy. I can't remember if you placed a large drain pipe (Weeping tile) above your property fence at the footing, and surface. Always keep Vigilant Sir when you living on a side of a mountain.
Thanks for being a long time viewer. Appreciate it. Yes, water is your enemy. We did great with our drainage up by the house, hopefully it's now fixed or at least better down below. Thanks for watching.
Very nice home and couple. I appreciate the fact that you have a wonderful mature wife, instead of a very young woman. Salute to you both and God Bless your both and your homestead 🙏🏽
Beautiful home, thank you for sharing this video and information. As a buildier, I can appreciate the effort that went into building this home. God bless 🙏🏻
That would probably cost half a million here @@LEK-we2hh
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philippino houses are very poorly built . . they are bamboo houses . they dont last long hence they are very cheap , even a homeless american can buy one
Philippines houses is way more sturdier than western ones. Filipinos learned how to build concrete houses from the American army not from the american real state industry. they are mostly poured concrete and rebars unlike american paper houses.
This is a beautiful home. Thank you for giving me an idea of how much it would cost to build something like this. It’s way more affordable than I thought!
Greg and Wilma, new subscriber and have forwarded this on to others. I have to say this is THE BEST synopsis video of home building costs I have seen there in the Philippines! Well done folks! Very well done. We will definitely be in touch as we proceed with our efforts to build there. Again, fantastic job!
Good Lord I am a new subscriber and your home is the most beautiful one I have seen built by expats. We are narrowing down our retirement search country to two, Mexico and PH. Thanks for the inspiration!
14 years ago my husband and I had built our house he was in drywall and knew everyone. We bought an acre and a half property for 35,000 and built a 2 story 4 bed 3 bath for 150,000 in Florida. And we watched every penny just like you both did.
We have been following you guys since our meet at Ground Zero in November 2022. We sincerely appreciate you sharing the details; great help for our planning!
Wilma and Greg you built a beautiful home....love the lay-out, furnishings, etc. I still cannot believe your good china made it to you without being damaged. I could only imagine what that house would cost here where I live in New York -- well over a million dollars. Enjoy your retirement and have fun. So happy I found your channel a year ago. The weather here in New York has been so hot -- in the 90s. Take care my friends.
Thanks Gloria, we are lucky the China made it. Our ideas and design came to life. We are enjoying the home now. Thanks for commenting and watching our videos.
Wow!!! Y’all stayed under budget while building the most beautiful home we’ve seen!!! Everything you do reflects all the love you have for one another. Wilma you answered that so quickly. The love you have for Greg and he has for you. You guys are so amazing. Keep doing you please! We always look forward to watching your videos!!! Much love and respect from your friends in Dallas Texas!!!❤🫶🏼
Thank you for sharing and being so honest. We are on the path to build our dream home in the Philippines. This information is very helpful. Rest and enjoy your beautiful home Greg and Vilma ❤
We are retiring in the next 3 yrs. My husband surprised me with a beautiful Korean inspired 1 br 1 br with attic and underground room. It is in Leyte. Solar panels and with water supply built in for less 1m or 21kusd I was utterly impressed and looking forward to settle with the thought of going minimalist. Inspired with your fence that we are to construct in the next month or so.
What such a beautiful home & lovely couple. With that budget, very well worth it. That kind of home including the lot with the pool I really thought it’s more than that budget. Wow! You guys did a great job… Glad to see you finally found a place where you guys build your such an amazing home. We were there in Dumaguette last year visiting with my husband , considering to stay there someday. 😊 So far, we liked the vibes in Dumaguette though. God bless Greetings from 🇺🇸
Congratulations to you Wilma and Greg. ❤🙏🏽I watch your videos from start to finish . You mentioned your channel is small, but you have subscribers for life. 🙏🏽. I really love the modern look. You were below budget because you were always there and you have a lot of knowledge great work. 🤙🏽 . This house in Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 will cost about 6 million dollars with the land but no ocean view 😂. Philippines is one of my retirement places. Thank for the beautiful channel you both created.
Wilma and Greg you had perfect idea because you are building a house in the Philippines because Filipino people are generous and helpful attitude..I'm inspiring you're channel 😇😇
The only thing I don’t want to retire in the Philippines is most of the people thought we are super rich, and so every now and then, people come to our place and ask money... it’s tiring. It’s not that we don’t want to help, but we cannot give everyone money, so they though we are bad people and we are scared of what those people can do to us. So sad. I missed the Philippines. Now we live here in USA, in a ranch-home settings by the lake which is so nice and quiet. ❤️
Hindi po ako mayabang.. madami po kaming natutulungan sa abot ng kaya namin.. pero hindi nga po kahat mapag bibigyan.. Masyado pong masama kayo mag husga. We even have a charity for less priviledge children in our town to finish college po. Hindi nyo po ata naintidihan ang sinabi ko Sir Glen. @@Shotiv889
Thank you for sharing details. Great info. I have two homes in California and bought 3 acre lot. There is no way you can build that $60k beautiful home in California. That swimming pool of yours alone will cost me $45k. The way you share budget and expenses and planning, I think owner should be present during entire construction instead of communicating from overseas. Thanks for the tip about needing an attorney, That was not in my list preparing plans for my vacant lots in Angeles City near Clark Airport. Congrats on your beautiful home.
Way to pad that bonus, Greg! I am truly impressed. I know now that I will most likely build my own. I was planning on buying an existing build, but it is much more cost effective to build and get exactly what you want over there.
you could find existing house for cheap, yes... but after you live in it for a month, you will start to find defects/ things that you dont like, things you will find annoying.. so yes, if you do have the budget, building a new home is always better.
Hey Wilma and Greg. The wife and I have been following you for a year or so and appreciate the time and effort you put into your channel. We will hopefully be moving in the next couple of years. Retired since 2020.
Congratulations to Wilma and you for taking the time to give us this info. I can't believe it only cost $141,000. It would be 4 to 5 times that here in the US. You have a dream home. Thank you for all the breakdown of your costs. I want to build in the Cebu City or Lahug area. Hopefully in the province but a few minutes from town. Again, thank you Wilma and Greg for your helpful videos and info.
That same build will be at least 2.5X if you’re in Cebu City or Lahug area. The lot itself will be about 15k-18k per sqm in a subdivision. Considering the big lot area, it would cost about 4X in Cebu.
It would be about 3 times as much in other places in the Philippines as well. To get cheaper land to build on, you have to go out to the province. Now, if you are talking about an already existing house and lot, for the price they paid, you will generally get a much smaller house and lot, in places that are in a more built-up area. For my area, in a new subdivision, I am paying 7.5 million, for a 190 sqm two-story house, on a 217 sqm lot. And that is actually a good deal in my area, because 7.5 million, will generally get you a smaller house, on a smaller lot. Especially in a secured subdivision. I could have gone the route of going to the province, and getting more for my money. My wife already has 600 sqm of land in Leyte. So the only cost would have been building the house. I don't have to live in a big metro area, however, I need my conveniences nearby, like high speed internet, SM Mall, S&R, McDonald's, poker room, etc. So it depends on what you want.
@@sgtm7 You have a very good deal with your property. In Cebu City in Mandaue/Banilad area where we have a property in a subdivision, your property of 190sqm floor area on 217 sqm lot would be about 3x cost.
@@lizalim3840 It is a good deal where I am at too. When I was shopping around in my area, everything at that size house and lot, was at least 12 million.
I am so happy for you two showing us your journey through the good, the bad, and the ugly. I could tell you would succeed because you have such a lovely wife and her touch in making your house, your "home". I have a question: when looking for your property, did you use a realtor or just drive around.
Hey Greg & Wilma. Love the style of your house. (nice job) I was very impressed how well you broke down all the steps and price. My wife (Filipina) and I have a very similar story, as we have been going to the Philippines every year for a month at a time for 20 years. We have been going crazy on were we would like to build/live. We finally decided on the whole of Dumaguete/Dauin area last year. We plan on retiring in 4 years, and so we were so lucky to find your video. One day I will email you for some info. I hope you and Wilma start to get to 100% better from your infection. I on the other hand always seem to get food poisoning, where my wife gets throat soreness. Anyways love your house and video. Jeff&Roise Pasko. Yes I am 100% white from Canada with a Filipino last name
If your foreigner and you went to the Philippines, just drink distilled water. I'm Filipino and base here in the US. Every time I go home, distilled water is a must! 😊
I am from Philippines no longer living there since 40 yrs ago I live in australia.i suggest living in the Philippines cheap food houses remember when you get sick there you will spent million there that's the catch .I visited manila sept last year my blood pressure high I spent 7 hrs in hospital cost 27.k Pesos instead they give me right medication they want to admit me for what ?? The longer you stay in hospital the more Money they suck from you .I call my doctor friend she Priscribe me table to lower my blood pressure cost 350.pesos only .This experience I share to everyone
@@buildingthephilippines if you foreigner visiting Phillipines I paid for travel insurance 27k pesos ausie dollars $729 00 I get back in my travel insurance still expensive in Australia free hospital and GP doctor we pay nothing we very lucky plus they try to cure you straight away .My experience in Philippines is bad I asked for water it takes 2 hrs they give me water I have to pay for it .The first they should do specially high blood pressure issues to give me water straight away .I beg for it .
Wow! Great job! Especially since you were able to build your dream home and come in under budget. We are so impressed. Thank you for this video. It provides us with so much useful information God bless and enjoy your retirement.
Hi there. Very much appreciated for your honest information on your house build. May we have a contact number for the contractor of your swimming pool. Thank you.
Great breakdown Team, as we are starting a major build in ilocus Norte, this was the injection in confidence we needed. Thanks heaps and all tghe best as the channel will change direction now the build is done,
I really enjoyed your videos and I’m glad your house is done to your standard. It looks beautiful. Job well done. when I come over I have to check it out. Thanks Wilma and Greg. Richard, Annapolis, Maryland.
This guy is very intelligent and smart. He went for a woman his age. Congratulations bro, your life just getting started with happiness 🎉
Living the dream my friend. My mom didn't raise a dummy. Lol. Appreciate the comment.
@@buildingthephilippines Hello Sir, would it be possible for you to share the floor plan of the house? My Lot has a lot of similarities and I think I could use some ideas and proportions.
Also do you know how the height difference is between the lowest point of lot to the highest?
@jonaske8049 We went right to blueprint. Never did create an official floor plan, the rise of the property is 16 feet.
Indeed. I'm getting a little tired of the 67 year old guys with the girls in their twenties. I married a 43 year old Filipina and I'm 57 and I even feel odd about it
If I had no clue what I wanted to build, I would just show this video to my home builder and say- "Get it very close to this."👏👏👏👏
That's a very nice compliment, thank you.
Thank you for inviting me, it was a pleasure to make this video for you guys 😊
Thanks again Alex, great video. Appreciate everything you did. Awesome job.
Good job Alex. 👍
@@RobertsIslandLivingAdventures thank you, Robert 😊
Very with talented the drone. Nice job
@@philrose7716thank you for your support
Wow. That is amazing. Great view, big lot, beautiful and spacious modern house, a pool and professional fence for less than $142,000 US dollars.
We got lucky, thanks for commenting and watching our videos.
Watching your video here in North Carolina. I am from the province of Bohol and my husband is American. We both enjoyed watching this video. Thanks for sharing your experience and building your home in the Philippines.
Appreciate you watching our video.
Greg, I think you are to be commended on the absolutely splendid job you both did in building your house. Greg I handle my budget just as tightly as you described. That self-discipline and commitment to getting everything right is a necessity for getting the value you seek from everything you spend money on. I particularly liked that you said you went over budget by $3k and you had to find the savings elsewhere. Kudos.
Hi Charles, great minds think alike. Lol. Important to be as aggressive as possible to stay the course. Keeping costs down is very important. Thanks for watching.
I am impressed! great value! we saw your own share in keeping organized and adapting to situations with positive response .
Greg n Wilma have been such kind caring neighbors too . creating jobs for the workers, and the gardener . humbly getting their own hands on the tools.
more than just building a house, they are Good neighbors . it has been very informative and enjoyable to see the weekly progress . All the best to you !
Thank you Rory, appreciate you being a long time viewer. Thanks for commenting and watching our videos.
Beautiful house, spectacular views, brilliant price. Well done
@HunkyMan777 thank you, appreciate that.
Dude, you found a good wife. She's on board. She's happy. The mission is to build a home where you two can be happy.... and she adds to the happiness. Hats off to your wife. Every man should be so lucky. Also, thanks for sharing in such detail. Maybe i move, maybe I don't, but if I do, I consider your advice critical to my decisions.
Thanks Jason for the comment and watching our videos.
Good Job. Very Nice House. . . I like the Layout and Location.
Thanks for the comment, appreciate it.
Beautiful house, beautiful couple. You did an excellent job in detailing all your expenses. You are both so inspiring. You helped future homeowners from getting ripped off by these unscrupulous contractors / architects. Wished we had watched your videos earlier ... we could have saved lots of cash .. 😢 You are both so blessed to find such honest contractors and architects (unlike in our case). We look forward to visiting Dauin soon and who knows ... Thanks.
Sorry to hear things were challenging for you guys. Unfortunately it happens alot. Appreciate the comment.
Beautiful house and a bigger land. ❤ Thanks for sharing! Enjoy, love it
Thank you.
for 5 years I been looking for a video that is exactly like this! very informative! thank you!
Thanks for watching the video. Appreciate it.
Congratulations Greg and Wilma on your dream home it's a spectacular ocean view.
Thank you very much. Thanks for commenting and watching our videos.
Hands down, this is the nicest, most amazing looking home inside and out I’ve seen yet built in the Philippines so far. It’s amazing what you can build out there compared to the states. Y’all did an amazing job from the design to finding the right team to complete this project. Happy for y’all!
Thank you, appreciate the comment.
Wilma & Greg, thank you for doing this video! I have been patiently waiting for this for a long time. I discovered your channel in March, and have been faithfully watching every new video as they came out. I’ve also gone back and watched your previous videos. With this video, you have helped paint a picture for retirement possibilities in the Philippines. At 54, retirement is on the horizon. Thank you for sharing your experiences, your home, your life and your costs! I was vacationing in Bohol in March and loved what I saw and experienced. Your videos have helped me visualize what could be. You’ve made your dreams come true. These videos will help people like me. Thank you from Edmonton, Alberta Canada! Well done guys! Cheers!🥂
Yes Dan, that's exactly what we were hoping for by doing this. Help others think about what is possible. Glad you liked it and good luck with your future retirement.
Thank you for the breakdown of your home build budget. I learned so much following your build. 👏🏻👏🏻 Enjoy that end of year bonus 😊
Your welcome, it's always good to beat budget. It keeps you employed. Thanks for watching.
Awesome, what’s beautiful home you have, congratulations, well done.
Thanks George, appreciate the comment.
Thank you Greg and Wilma, you have done a geat job and you are inspiring me as i am finishing my house in the north of Algeria by the Mediterranean sea. I was so suprised to see the layout of your kitchen with an island and 3 chairs very similar to mine. Like you, we have installed a barn door as well in the house , but ours is between the kitchen and the dining/livingroom. The reason is to have flexibility to convert, as we wish, the open concept area into 2 private areas. We are working now on the landscaping of the backyard. What you have done in yours is very inspiring to us. We have painted it , like you, all white but with a red roof to give a spanish style. In terms of budgeting , we are so far around $ 70000 canadian dollars at 95% finished, including the lot (103m2) and the fance and a detached garage. Now, with my wife, we are thinking about furnishing it. This is going to be our snowbirding home when the temperature reaches -30c in the winter in Ottawa, Canada. Once again, a big BRAVO for your achievements.
Sorry, the lot is 1300m2
Your house sounds amazing, thanks for sharing that information. It is certainly a dream home for you. Once moved in, you may never want to leave. Thanks for commenting and watching our videos.
I've been watching your channel right from the start, and I've enjoyed your build, so way to go guys, looks great.. As a person of your age I have learned over the years that water will always be your enemy. I can't remember if you placed a large drain pipe (Weeping tile) above your property fence at the footing, and surface.
Always keep Vigilant Sir when you living on a side of a mountain.
Thanks for being a long time viewer. Appreciate it. Yes, water is your enemy. We did great with our drainage up by the house, hopefully it's now fixed or at least better down below. Thanks for watching.
Very nice home and couple. I appreciate the fact that you have a wonderful mature wife, instead of a very young woman. Salute to you both and God Bless your both and your homestead 🙏🏽
Thanks for commenting and watching our videos.
Beautiful home, thank you for sharing this video and information. As a buildier, I can appreciate the effort that went into building this home. God bless 🙏🏻
Thanks for commenting and watching our video. Appreciate it.
You one of my favorite couples in the Philippines and your home is gorgeous
Thank you, appreciate the comment.
That’s incredible! Well done. There’s no way to have that same thing in the US at that cost with those views/amount of land etc.
Agreed 100%. No mortgage and definitely cheaper to build here.
Are you sure ?
That would probably cost half a million here @@LEK-we2hh
philippino houses are very poorly built . . they are bamboo houses . they dont last long hence they are very cheap , even a homeless american can buy one
Philippines houses is way more sturdier than western ones. Filipinos learned how to build concrete houses from the American army not from the american real state industry. they are mostly poured concrete and rebars unlike american paper houses.
Thnk u ...the magic word is ..dream....u hv done great thnk u fir being part of my project in dasma cavite
Some dreams come true. Good luck to you with your build in Cavite.
This is a beautiful home. Thank you for giving me an idea of how much it would cost to build something like this. It’s way more affordable than I thought!
That's great, thanks for watching our videos.
housing in the philipine are cost lower
Yes, it's definitely cheaper than in the west.
great house! much bigger than the one i am planning to build.
Good luck with your building project. Thanks for watching.
Congratulations Welma and Greg! Ur guys home is beautiful and Wema is maganda. Enjoy guys ur new home, From Vegas
Thank you Joyln, appreciate you watching our videos.
Congrats to both of you, fantastic couple, to have accomplishef building your on budget, modern dream house!
Thank you appreciate the comment.
Greg and Wilma, new subscriber and have forwarded this on to others. I have to say this is THE BEST synopsis video of home building costs I have seen there in the Philippines! Well done folks! Very well done. We will definitely be in touch as we proceed with our efforts to build there. Again, fantastic job!
Thank you for subscribing and sharing our video. Appreciate the kind comment on our cost video.
Good Lord I am a new subscriber and your home is the most beautiful one I have seen built by expats. We are narrowing down our retirement search country to two, Mexico and PH. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you for subscribing and sending us that nice comment. Good luck to you in your retirement destination.
14 years ago my husband and I had built our house he was in drywall and knew everyone. We bought an acre and a half property for 35,000 and built a 2 story 4 bed 3 bath for 150,000 in Florida. And we watched every penny just like you both did.
Yes, that's the way to do it. Great story and thanks for watching.
wonderful investment
Thank you
U want to sell it for 190000. 😅🇺🇸🤣 👁🌎👁 👍🏿
Would need more than that. Thanks for watching.
Looking forward to build our retirement house too soon. Thanks for posting this
Great to hear, good luck with your building project.
We have been following you guys since our meet at Ground Zero in November 2022. We sincerely appreciate you sharing the details; great help for our planning!
Thanks for sticking with us. Appreciate you watching our videos.
Wilma and Greg you built a beautiful home....love the lay-out, furnishings, etc. I still cannot believe your good china made it to you without being damaged. I could only imagine what that house would cost here where I live in New York -- well over a million dollars. Enjoy your retirement and have fun. So happy I found your channel a year ago. The weather here in New York has been so hot -- in the 90s. Take care my friends.
Thanks Gloria, we are lucky the China made it. Our ideas and design came to life. We are enjoying the home now. Thanks for commenting and watching our videos.
Great job you two. I would consider yourselves very good builders. The house is spectacular
Appreciate the comment, thanks for watching.
You do a fantastic job of detailing the everything that’s required. Extremely helpful! Thanks and enjoy your home.
Thank you, appreciate it.
Wow!!! Y’all stayed under budget while building the most beautiful home we’ve seen!!! Everything you do reflects all the love you have for one another. Wilma you answered that so quickly. The love you have for Greg and he has for you. You guys are so amazing. Keep doing you please! We always look forward to watching your videos!!! Much love and respect from your friends in Dallas Texas!!!❤🫶🏼
It's just a structure, means nothing without Wilma. Lol, she answered that question so fast. We enjoyed creating that video. Thanks for watching.
Great Stuff... Rock Solid foundation... great weather year round... Fan-tastic.
That's such a good point about the weather. Its summer year round and much cooler at our elevation.
Thank you Wilma and Greg we are building next year!We appreciate you too.
Congrats Josie on your future build. It's going to be great.
Excellent video, tons of valuable information thank you.
I'm glad you liked it. Appreciate the comment.
Thank you for sharing and being so honest. We are on the path to build our dream home in the Philippines. This information is very helpful.
Rest and enjoy your beautiful home Greg and Vilma ❤
Enjoy your journey guys. We both wish you much luck. Thanks for watching.
What a beautiful place and video. Congrats to you all
Thank you, appreciate it.
LikeI said before, I was here at the start, and will be watching until it is no more😊
Thanks Steve, appreciate you sticking with us.
Thanks for sharing...I think you did really well with the entire build.
Thank you, we think so too. Appreciate you commenting.
Great video guys. We enjoyed watching 😊
Thank you, we appreciate you watching our videos.
Congrats keep safe happy and healthy
Thank you appreciate it.
We are retiring in the next 3 yrs. My husband surprised me with a beautiful Korean inspired 1 br 1 br with attic and underground room. It is in Leyte. Solar panels and with water supply built in for less 1m or 21kusd
I was utterly impressed and looking forward to settle with the thought of going minimalist. Inspired with your fence that we are to construct in the next month or so.
Congratulations on the home, sounds very nice. Wilma is originally from Leyte. Beautiful Island. Good luck to you guys. Thanks for watching.
the house is beautiful and you were so tenacious in getting / choosing the right people to build your house.
Appreciate the nice comment, thank you.
What such a beautiful home & lovely couple. With that budget, very well worth it. That kind of home including the lot with the pool I really thought it’s more than that budget. Wow! You guys did a great job… Glad to see you finally found a place where you guys build your such an amazing home. We were there in Dumaguette last year visiting with my husband , considering to stay there someday. 😊 So far, we liked the vibes in Dumaguette though. God bless
Greetings from 🇺🇸
Appreciate you guys watching our videos.
A truly beautiful house. Lovely location! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, appreciate it.
I love that you have a unial in Your home.
Very pretty layout. I also that your husband is a great budgetor
Great project manager
Lol, I love that urinal.
Thank you
Thank you.
Great video, both of you. I'm 41. Trying to be done in 4 years. These videos are a lot of help. Thank you.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
I would love to see more drone shots of the subdivision and landscape of the province. It looks like a very desirable place to retire. 👍🏼🇵🇭
Thanks Joey for commenting. I don't have a drone, so no additional aerial shots in the near future.
Amazing job well done very interesting I have watched this build since day one.
Thanks Geoff for being a long time viewer. Appreciate it.
Congratulations to you Wilma and Greg. ❤🙏🏽I watch your videos from start to finish . You mentioned your channel is small, but you have subscribers for life. 🙏🏽. I really love the modern look. You were below budget because you were always there and you have a lot of knowledge great work. 🤙🏽 . This house in Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 will cost about 6 million dollars with the land but no ocean view 😂. Philippines is one of my retirement places.
Thank for the beautiful channel you both created.
Thanks Darren for the kind words. Thanks for watching our videos. Looking forward to making new videos. It's been fun.
Wilma and Greg you had perfect idea because you are building a house in the Philippines because Filipino people are generous and helpful attitude..I'm inspiring you're channel 😇😇
Thank you, and I appreciate you watching our video.
The only thing I don’t want to retire in the Philippines is most of the people thought we are super rich, and so every now and then, people come to our place and ask money... it’s tiring. It’s not that we don’t want to help, but we cannot give everyone money, so they though we are bad people and we are scared of what those people can do to us. So sad. I missed the Philippines. Now we live here in USA, in a ranch-home settings by the lake which is so nice and quiet. ❤️
Sounds like your in a nice area. Yes, unfortunately that does happen. Thanks for watching.
ganun talaga pag medyo mayabang.. sa akin wala naman humihingi.
I get that.
Hindi po ako mayabang.. madami po kaming natutulungan sa abot ng kaya namin.. pero hindi nga po kahat mapag bibigyan.. Masyado pong masama kayo mag husga. We even have a charity for less priviledge children in our town to finish college po. Hindi nyo po ata naintidihan ang sinabi ko Sir Glen. @@Shotiv889
Advantage of staying inside a village. Outsiders won't be bothering you
I am also so glad for your success finding the right people for the jobs that needed to be done. Thanks again.
So very important to surround yourself with good people. It's a bit risky sometimes, but key to a successful build.
Thank you for sharing! Congratulations! 😘
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Beautiful house and property. I love the view.
Great, great price. The pool is also very very nice.
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Thank you for sharing details. Great info. I have two homes in California and bought 3 acre lot. There is no way you can build that $60k beautiful home in California. That swimming pool of yours alone will cost me $45k. The way you share budget and expenses and planning, I think owner should be present during entire construction instead of communicating from overseas. Thanks for the tip about needing an attorney, That was not in my list preparing plans for my vacant lots in Angeles City near Clark Airport. Congrats on your beautiful home.
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Great video buddy, awsome job. I can tell your a good business man. Thanks for the information.
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Way to pad that bonus, Greg!
I am truly impressed. I know now that I will most likely build my own. I was planning on buying an existing build, but it is much more cost effective to build and get exactly what you want over there.
I think, my opinion, that it's actually cheaper to build, you can confirm quality and design it yourself. Thanks for watching.
you could find existing house for cheap, yes... but after you live in it for a month, you will start to find defects/ things that you dont like, things you will find annoying.. so yes, if you do have the budget, building a new home is always better.
@@michaeljakeusman Yep, everything will be substandard on an existing build.
Hey Wilma and Greg. The wife and I have been following you for a year or so and appreciate the time and effort you put into your channel. We will hopefully be moving in the next couple of years. Retired since 2020.
Thank you for that comment, appreciate it. Good luck with your retirement move to the Philippines.
@@buildingthephilippines are there still ocean view lots available in your area/subdivision?
Long sold, many buyers in this area. Prices are getting a bit ridiculous as well.
@@buildingthephilippines thanks
Congratulations to Wilma and you for taking the time to give us this info. I can't believe it only cost $141,000. It would be 4 to 5 times that here in the US. You have a dream home. Thank you for all the breakdown of your costs. I want to build in the Cebu City or Lahug area. Hopefully in the province but a few minutes from town. Again, thank you Wilma and Greg for your helpful videos and info.
Thanks Lester for your comment. Much cheaper here to build for sure. Good luck with your future build.
That same build will be at least 2.5X if you’re in Cebu City or Lahug area. The lot itself will be about 15k-18k per sqm in a subdivision. Considering the big lot area, it would cost about 4X in Cebu.
It would be about 3 times as much in other places in the Philippines as well. To get cheaper land to build on, you have to go out to the province. Now, if you are talking about an already existing house and lot, for the price they paid, you will generally get a much smaller house and lot, in places that are in a more built-up area. For my area, in a new subdivision, I am paying 7.5 million, for a 190 sqm two-story house, on a 217 sqm lot. And that is actually a good deal in my area, because 7.5 million, will generally get you a smaller house, on a smaller lot. Especially in a secured subdivision. I could have gone the route of going to the province, and getting more for my money. My wife already has 600 sqm of land in Leyte. So the only cost would have been building the house. I don't have to live in a big metro area, however, I need my conveniences nearby, like high speed internet, SM Mall, S&R, McDonald's, poker room, etc. So it depends on what you want.
@@sgtm7 You have a very good deal with your property. In Cebu City in Mandaue/Banilad area where we have a property in a subdivision, your property of 190sqm floor area on 217 sqm lot would be about 3x cost.
@@lizalim3840 It is a good deal where I am at too. When I was shopping around in my area, everything at that size house and lot, was at least 12 million.
Great information. Thanks for sharing budgeting details.
Your welcome, thanks for watching the video.
Wow...just wow.
Thank you.
Great job! Great video! Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to the “how to be cautious” video
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Can't thank you enough for the detailed figures regarding the costs to build your absolutely gorgeous home. Enjoy!
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what an excellent video good job guys.
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I am so happy for you two showing us your journey through the good, the bad, and the ugly. I could tell you would succeed because you have such a lovely wife and her touch in making your house, your "home". I have a question: when looking for your property, did you use a realtor or just drive around.
Used Facebook marketplace to find land. Used 3 different realtors for each island. Made sure all 3 knew, I was using 3. Creates nice competition.
@@buildingthephilippines Great tip!! The realtors jack up prices and take a cut otherwise.
Fabulous detail love the home cheers David NZ
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That's crazy, a home here in NY by the ocean with views like that would be close or over 1 million dollars. Especially the price of the property. Wow
Definitely more affordable here. So glad the build is completed. Now it's all about projects.
A lot more than a million. More like a couple million plus.
Great video and congratulations on a fantastically beautiful house. Makes me want to build such a house myself.
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Hey Greg & Wilma. Love the style of your house. (nice job) I was very impressed how well you broke down all the steps and price. My wife (Filipina) and I have a very similar story, as we have been going to the Philippines every year for a month at a time for 20 years. We have been going crazy on were we would like to build/live. We finally decided on the whole of Dumaguete/Dauin area last year. We plan on retiring in 4 years, and so we were so lucky to find your video. One day I will email you for some info. I hope you and Wilma start to get to 100% better from your infection. I on the other hand always seem to get food poisoning, where my wife gets throat soreness. Anyways love your house and video. Jeff&Roise Pasko. Yes I am 100% white from Canada with a Filipino last name
Hi guys, thanks for reaching out. 4 short years. Congrats. I'm sure our paths will cross at some point. Thanks for watching.
If your foreigner and you went to the Philippines, just drink distilled water.
I'm Filipino and base here in the US. Every time I go home, distilled water is a must! 😊
Nice and beautiful house... God bless..
Thank you.
Let’s go team!!!!
Let's make it happen, no excuses. Lol. Thanks for watching.
Very nice. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Brian, appreciate it.
I am from Philippines no longer living there since 40 yrs ago I live in australia.i suggest living in the Philippines cheap food houses remember when you get sick there you will spent million there that's the catch .I visited manila sept last year my blood pressure high I spent 7 hrs in hospital cost 27.k Pesos instead they give me right medication they want to admit me for what ?? The longer you stay in hospital the more Money they suck from you .I call my doctor friend she Priscribe me table to lower my blood pressure cost 350.pesos only .This experience I share to everyone
7 hours in the hospital in my home country would cost thousands. 27k is a bargain. Philippines is definitely not for everyone. Thanks for watching.
@@buildingthephilippines in Australia is free hospital and doctors
@@buildingthephilippines if you foreigner visiting Phillipines I paid for travel insurance 27k pesos ausie dollars $729 00 I get back in my travel insurance still expensive in Australia free hospital and GP doctor we pay nothing we very lucky plus they try to cure you straight away .My experience in Philippines is bad I asked for water it takes 2 hrs they give me water I have to pay for it .The first they should do specially high blood pressure issues to give me water straight away .I beg for it .
That's good, but they are getting their money some way. Probably thru high taxes.
That's not good service. I hear ACE hospital in Dumaguete is very modern and gives great service.
Wow! Great job! Especially since you were able to build your dream home and come in under budget. We are so impressed. Thank you for this video. It provides us with so much useful information God bless and enjoy your retirement.
Yes, hopefully it gives folks an overview of what it's costs to build a Modern Home in the Philippines. Thanks for watching.
Thanks a lot
One point a foreigner with the SRRV can own a town house a condo and own a business in their own right
Correct, good point. Condos can be owned. Thanks for watching.
i love your home set up, a would love to copy it. Im not quite ready yet but you are a good example of what CAN be accomplished.
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Oh good I have not missed it ! 😂😂
Hi Charles, the video will start in about 2 1/2 hours. I hope you like it.
Guys, your place is amazing, one of the nicest builds I’ve seen. Continue to live your best lives.
Thank you, definitely planning to enjoy life now the home is built. Thanks for commenting and watching our videos.
Yes, definitely need that 4 inch high coping for that very reason. Thanks for watching.
Wow what a bargain
Thanks Brian for commenting.
Dag... tempting to find a Filipina to marry, lol. This house is AWESOME!!!!!
Lol, thanks for commenting and watching our video.
Hi there. Very much appreciated for your honest information on your house build. May we have a contact number for the contractor of your swimming pool. Thank you.
Email me at buildingthephilippines@gmail.com
New watcher here... CONGRATULATIONS on your house! Maganda! And of course, amazing job staying under budget.
Thanks for finding our channel and watching our videos.
What a great value and such a beautiful location. Well done to the both of you!
Thank you, I think we did pretty good. Thanks for commenting and watching our videos.
These are awesome content. pls keep posting. More Power and Godbless!
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Beautifully built home and landscape. Love ❤️ it.
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Well done !!! Gratulation and i wish both of you a healthy ,wounderfull retierement live in your dream home !!! Best regards Erwin !!!
Thank you Erwin for the nice comment. We both appreciate it.
Wow good job nice house very good contructor and good budgeting thats the best thing thank you
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Congratulations, job well done. You have a beautiful home.
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Great breakdown Team, as we are starting a major build in ilocus Norte, this was the injection in confidence we needed. Thanks heaps and all tghe best as the channel will change direction now the build is done,
Thanks Larry, good luck with your build. Appreciate you watching our videos.
Great job, my Friends. How many sq.m. is your lot size, and how many meters long is your fence?
Lot is 1100 sqm and fence is 138 linear meters long. Thanks for watching.
Thank you!
I really enjoyed your videos and I’m glad your house is done to your standard. It looks beautiful. Job well done. when I come over I have to check it out. Thanks Wilma and Greg. Richard, Annapolis, Maryland.
Thanks Richard, yes once in the area look us up. Thanks for watching.
Everything is beautiful! I'm surprised your land is so cheap. Goodluck to your philippines retirement.
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Absolutely Amazing Home and Property . Executed brilliantly by both of you ! Congrats Guys 👍
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I just subscribed while d video still airing.
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