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Our old house in the Philippines was a western style home built-in the early 60s. Also go to Blue Ridge QC where you can see western style homes built in the 60s.
There is something completely amazing seeing foreigners in the Philippines. I have an amazing coworker from Amazon who’s Filipino and he’s made me fall in love with the place. I’ll be going there when I’m 30 I’m 21
LOVED this video. LOTS of good answers to questions I had. Hope to be doing the same in a few years. After selling my California house, HALF the money will give me more than DOUBLE the house in the PI.
Who is this guy with all this 💰💰? Damn I’m just a 63 year old dude drawing $1550 SS and 10k in savings what kind of life could I have as a squatter in PI? It’s a serious question because I sure as hell can’t afford living in the states any more. My rent just went up $500 from $1150 to $1650 I’m Sarasota Fla. I’m out and was thinking of being a nomad here in the states like millions are doing now, but now that is expensive because the campgrounds and free camping lands are closing. Plus you wouldn’t believe what an RV of any shape and size cost!!!! Stupid money. I really believe there will be civil unrest soon as ppl have to steal everything to survive. 😎
I feel you, but you can rent an apartment for $140 or a house for $250 in the Philippines depending on location and amenities. The average Filipino earns $6 a day and your SS is bringing in $51 a day (assuming a 300-day work year). Gio has rented nice condos for $400 a month. You won't live like a king but you'll live better than you did in the States.
Man i see why vets move to the Phillipines. My retirement and VA disability will have me living like a KING in the Phillipines. Easily a multimillionaire
I'm happy to see foreigners now choose to invest and live here in the Philippines. And embrace all the culture in exchange of laid back living plus a stress free life.
These last 3 words "stress free life", you should reconsider what that means :D Living stress free, you simply need enough money, no matter where in the world you live:) Unless you plan to live under coconut tree which is possible as well in paradise like PH.
I am retired Chief USN and built my home very small than this. I designed it on limited chunk of land and I thought the urinal was a neat feature too. When my guests see it, they start to laugh but practicality rules in my house and my wife appreciated this add on in our bathroom very much. Most houses in the subdivisions are designed with small kitchen and some sinks are situated at the back of the house that did not tickle my fancy. Nice home Chris!!! Saw your wall in your room @ 10:28 that you were in the service too! Veterans deserve everything after they retire.
Beautiful. My only recommendation with all of those a/c units I’d go with Solar. You can start small and add on but electricity isn’t cheap here. Agreed on Black Rifle.
I'm in the process of selling my house in California. I'm not committed to a location yet, but after this video Valencia is a top choice. There are only 2 of us, no children, but I want rooms for her family to stay a few days per year. Glad I saw this video. Thank you 👏 👏 🇺🇸🇵🇭
@@joephilly6488 I've already built her family a large modern home in the Province. Near Jimalalud, North of Dumaguete about 3 hours. They love their own home and take care of the farm. The home kept 38 neighbors safe during Odette without damage, as nearly everyone there lost their homes. We will stay with them more than the other way around.
What a beautiful home….despite a few negative comments I’m happy for this American 🇺🇸 that he could have his cake and eat it too….I will be there in a few short months and I can’t wait to be BACK in the Philippines 🇵🇭 as it’s been 3 years 2 of which thanks to Covid but that’s ok the glass is half full always….
Nice property and house that look well built. As for the urinal in the bathroom, I saw many large condo and house in Thailand that have an urinal in the communal bathroom. Good idea and save water too.
The houses in the Philippines are about the same price as Puerto Rico. The US is where is mostly expensive. That's one of the reasons I'm also moving to the Philippines, because it'll still feel like home.
its a great place to visit,,,, but there government is even more corrupt then ours.. they do have better quality of ladies.. you can meet a real loving and caring woman there.. sadly, big, angry American women don't Bring ANYTHING TO THE TABLE!!! no matter what woman you marry, you inherit her family.. just enjoy it.
This area seems very nice but too many foreigners LOL. I would rather rent and be free to move around if my neighbors become a pain. I'll be a one suitcase and one backpack guy but to each his own.
@@thedudeabides76 on that note just like the land I have in Tennessee. It's been in the family since 1896 . If ever I stop paying taxes on it , bye bye! So I guess the government owns everything because you keep on paying for that same chunk for ever!!
He can still put the house in his name if he wanted to tho. We can't own land but we can own the house on the land. That's what I'm doing with my wife. I'll put the land on her name but the house will be in mine.
@@JuanDiaz-jo1rw pointless because god forbid if you ever did break up, she could tell you to get off her land and take your house with you. You likely couldn't take it with you. Either you leave it for her, or, you destroy it. You lose either way.
Correct. Actually, I was thinking, maybe more American expats who have construction experience, or Filipino balikbayans from America who have experience, should go into the construction business in the Philippines. I am sure many locals would want to have their houses built by people who have knowledge of building techniques from the US. I, for one, would like my house built using building techniques and processes from the US. Especially now that there is a construction boom in the country and many Filipinos are having houses built.
A Dutch friend with lots of family money built a lovely home like this on the edge of cebu city. In 1990. He imported everything. Every switch. All wiring. Etc. Cost a lot. Built to European spec. He made a massive profit. Sold to the Japanese . Clever as is your friend.
Now that's a shocker seeing such a nice big living room open plan to the kitchen, dining area, etc., after seeing all those ultra-tiny condos and houses of other expats. Wouldn't want to have to pay the air conditioning bill, but otherwise, what a great place to live in the Philippines and all under 200k!!
This is where I’m going when my Wife and I retire. We already have d land there. ❤❤❤❤❤ such a Beautiful Place and Beautiful People. And beautiful Country
@Chris..yes.. old neighbor. Your house is very nice..huge...you build a Florida style home in PI..love those cabinets...can't wait to see the Tiki Hut.. We still have ours standing strong. Can't believe you are in my country and I'm still here in Fl...ok.ok.ok. we will visit you soon.
Thats a good post for we meet somebody doing something special. That's the joy of the Philippines. It is littered with people doing weird and wonderful things..
I have a Western style minimalist open concept home in Cavite. I have to say he’s lucky he found an architect who charged him 15k. I paid my architect 50k.
I would say 50k is quite normal unless it is very basic. In more densed areas it can be more expensive especially if you need to add more floors. The expensive part is if you build first and then doesn't have an approved building. Or even worse that you start without a proper title to build on.
Wow! You made the good one👍 Why not making a concrete tower water tank? It's better because aside from huge capacity and durability it's also cleanable which is good for hygiene for your family's health and safety.
That's the perfect house and the land with 2-water tanks, is a good idea. Did you just say" Thought You walked into a Restaurant in the Master bathroom!?😂
We are planning a Beach house in Surigao. We have the land but are looking for a good contractor to build. We already have the architect plans drawn up. Do you have a contact in that area?
Hopefully you don't mind me following you I followed you Long Ago would be nice to get to know a contractor so whenever I go to Philippines later on you would be come In handy but that would be way later on whenever I go I'm either gonna look for a place to buy but still would be nices to meet someone that knows handy work especially American like myself going later on to meet friends of mine that I been talking for Already some year's so I'm thinking of moving there
Don't beat yourself up Gio for announcing the engagement too early... I am 62 and I have learned to let the regrets go... You are an amazing man and have taught me a lot about the PH...
The non-slip flooring is a no-brainer. It blows my mind how a lot of places in Thailand and the Phils they are obsessed with installing high-polished tile floors, which are slippery as hell, especially when they get wet.
We are planning to retired in the Philippines hopefully this year if depends if we get SRRV visa!We’re looking 2 thousand square meter property Close to Angeles city where I came from and build a big house with swimming pool! Nice house except the Open garage! Watching from Florida!
Very, very nice , not only for Philippines standards. Congratulations. BTW, do you know where they got good quality furniture (kitchen)? I am building my house on Bohol, and never got lucky to find a place selling nice cabinets. Everywhere I look there is only "Walmart quality" furniture.
It is a beautiful layout. I do not know your location in our homeland, just make sure you have a way to have strong shutter protection on your windows, and hope the roofing is as strong as it can be. Usually those are the first to get blown out once the stonger typhoons which in the past few years have been reaching Category 5 strength and comes around the months of Sept to Nov. Philippines averages 26 typhoons a year. Hoping the mountain near your area can act as a buffer.
Finally, an expat builds a house like it should have been built. I never understood why all these expats accepted such substandard housing, especially in the kit/bath areas. Great decision!
I'm just about finished with my home in kawayan, leyte. I will tell you that its possible to build a top quality American home in the Philippines. I have 5 million pesos in this home but it is fabulous. The biggest problem has been the workers. They will say they have experience in western style homes. They don't.
Don't over generalize. It depends on areas/cities. In metro Manila's gated exclusive communities they're much better than typical American homes... they're comparable to homes in upscale communities in the states.
50K to build a house is silly cheap, My nephew is buiding in Philippines and his Hollow block wall for one hectare is 30K US Dollars alone, the land was 70K US Dollars.
I am big on non-slip tile too. I did some improvements on my house in the USA and the tile stores were uninterested in non-slip. Interesting that this is taken seriously in the Philippines!!
The question is how do you insure your home here? That question has come up in our Americans in the Philippines Facebook group. Some people self insure their home. If you sink a good chunk of your savings into building a home here and it burns down you're homeless now. If there is homeowners insurance is it reliable?? I don't know
that not a garage its call a carport , western style home has 2 car garage , anytime buy home are car isurance ask do you have a garage house the car in . not a carport get no discount . must be a enclose with a door on the garage
@@hillbillyintheasia6122 Maybe he doesn't know that it a carport! But the title said western style. The only "western style" I saw in this house is a toilet seat and that hillybilly cutoff "Harley" shirt...more like "hardly".............heehaw!! He must've lived in a trailer park prior to this house.
Yes ilocanos has the cleanest environment, in the Philippines. Even small crowded areas are not littered. But if someone wants an abundant choices of beaches, tropical forests and trees, Negros is the best among Visayas island. I am from Leyte, it's a whole year round typhoon 🌀
Love it, I'm going back home. Came to Southern California in 71 at the age of 3 . Hoping for early retirement at the age of 60 . Looking to buy a home in Phillipines. Maybe in Palawan.
Thought the urinal was a great idea The house is a big square. How come you didn’t go two storeys? Great look window; How come what looks like no screens? Is Valencia a place with less bugs/animals? Last Q. What would anticipated monthly electrical costs be? Thanks for sharing John
Beautiful. My only recommendation with all of those a/c units I’d go with Solar. You can start small and add on but electricity isn’t cheap here. Agreed on Black Rifle.
Did you see what was on top of the cabinet in the kitchen?…the black “object”. Outside of that, the video was great and I actually subscribed after only watching 2 of your vids…great content!
Wow wow wow great video Gio! Really open my eyes to the actual affordability. Land ownership not possible but the affordability of building.Lotta bang for the buck… Nice designed house.😎🇨🇦all the links.. wonderful job Gio 👊
Wow Gio! I love this, the land and the house. I'm hoping to be permanently moved into the Philippines by the end of the year. My fiancee and I will live in a rented house a while, as we search for land and a builder. I want something similar to this but not nearly as big. Thank you for sharing this. I'm saving it for future reference. Gio I just found your channel a couple or three says ago. I have subscribed and will eventually watch all your videos. I have a lot to learn lol. I have lived in Europe, when I was working, but all that was in their dime, not mine. I retired at 49 years of age, bought land out in the country on the Texas Gulf Coast, and started a big organic farm. It got to be too much to handle with me doing all the work myself, so I sold out, am wrapping up a gazillion loose ends, preparing to sell everything else I have and ASAP will be moving way the heck over to the other side of the world, for the rest of my life.
Gio, QUESTION. Reekay made a video about this too. You stated that you live minimalist lifestyle. If you had to move RP, whatever reason and live elsewhere, say Malaysia, how many boxes would you have? Could you take everything in one or two suitcases? I wonder since I would like to live minimalist lifestyle also but fear I have too much (I have I guess six or seven boxes of stuff). For example, I love my shoes and have around 15 pairs. Hate to toss all but say three pairs, but think I might have to, and choosing which will be heartbreaking. Please discuss this. It would be very useful to many people.
@@GiointhePhilippines Just amazing. You may want to make a video on it. How many shoes, shorts, desktop computers, cameras, books, etc. One reason I have so many clothes is the fear I cannot find proper fitting shirts, underwear here in Asia.
Why dont u find shipping company that send boxes via cargo ship to the place/country you are planning to move?. If u find one, u dont need to toss your shoes. Normally takes a month or 2 to arrive depending the distance. My friend in US send big boxes of good via sea freight to her family in Philippines. Sea freight is cheaper than via air.
Great video! Chris beautiful home👍 and Tommy seems like a great contractor too! My wife and I will be relocating to PI in two years! We will be renting for our first year to find a place we want to settle into. Looking forward to the great adventure.
Very interested in contact. Am looking for a nice house with some lot. Budget (only) 4.000.000 pesos. Hard too find decent sites on the internet where they have the houses on sale. Heard the 2.3 mln and was curious what our 4 mln could buy.
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Tommy i love Paco Tacos
i love the home.
If you wanted to build a house in the Philippines,much better use railings ,and gate...you know what i mean Sir.
Our old house in the Philippines was a western style home built-in the early 60s. Also go to Blue Ridge QC where you can see western style homes built in the 60s.
I am confused, I thought foreigners can't own property in the Philippines ?
There is something completely amazing seeing foreigners in the Philippines. I have an amazing coworker from Amazon who’s Filipino and he’s made me fall in love with the place. I’ll be going there when I’m 30 I’m 21
You should really get over here SOONER THAN LATER
@@briankendall65 Yup. no need to wait until 30. Do it now
DO IT NOW. I wish I did it sooner. I was 28 when I first went and now I'm almost 33. Been 3 times. GO GO GO!!!!
How do you earn a living there?
That's a long time away bro
LOVED this video. LOTS of good answers to questions I had. Hope to be doing the same in a few years. After selling my California house, HALF the money will give me more than DOUBLE the house in the PI.
Who is this guy with all this 💰💰? Damn I’m just a 63 year old dude drawing $1550 SS and 10k in savings what kind of life could I have as a squatter in PI? It’s a serious question because I sure as hell can’t afford living in the states any more. My rent just went up $500 from $1150 to $1650 I’m Sarasota Fla. I’m out and was thinking of being a nomad here in the states like millions are doing now, but now that is expensive because the campgrounds and free camping lands are closing. Plus you wouldn’t believe what an RV of any shape and size cost!!!! Stupid money. I really believe there will be civil unrest soon as ppl have to steal everything to survive. 😎
I feel you, but you can rent an apartment for $140 or a house for $250 in the Philippines depending on location and amenities. The average Filipino earns $6 a day and your SS is bringing in $51 a day (assuming a 300-day work year). Gio has rented nice condos for $400 a month. You won't live like a king but you'll live better than you did in the States.
Sell everything and Just rent a condo in the Philippines, the main thing that you need to focus is more on medical side.
Man i see why vets move to the Phillipines. My retirement and VA disability will have me living like a KING in the Phillipines. Easily a multimillionaire
Felt the same way in Thailand for 5 years Now in Vietnam living on $1.5 mil land for free.
I'm happy to see foreigners now choose to invest and live here in the Philippines. And embrace all the culture in exchange of laid back living plus a stress free life.
These last 3 words "stress free life", you should reconsider what that means :D
Living stress free, you simply need enough money, no matter where in the world you live:)
Unless you plan to live under coconut tree which is possible as well in paradise like PH.
I am retired Chief USN and built my home very small than this. I designed it on limited chunk of land and I thought the urinal was a neat feature too. When my guests see it, they start to laugh but practicality rules in my house and my wife appreciated this add on in our bathroom very much. Most houses in the subdivisions are designed with small kitchen and some sinks are situated at the back of the house that did not tickle my fancy. Nice home Chris!!! Saw your wall in your room @ 10:28 that you were in the service too! Veterans deserve everything after they retire.
Women appreciate the urinal because they don't have to deal with men pissing all over the toilet :)
thats not western house no 2 car garage,
Fellow Chief here too......what was your rate? GMC and loved my job.
@@commonsenseisntcommon1776 personnelman bro!
That framed picture on his wall wasn’t military. Looks like he’s a retired Corrections Officer”.
Beautiful. My only recommendation with all of those a/c units I’d go with Solar. You can start small and add on but electricity isn’t cheap here. Agreed on Black Rifle.
I'm in the process of selling my house in California. I'm not committed to a location yet, but after this video Valencia is a top choice. There are only 2 of us, no children, but I want rooms for her family to stay a few days per year. Glad I saw this video. Thank you 👏 👏 🇺🇸🇵🇭
Few days per year…😂😂😂😂
Joe, is right Lol
@@joephilly6488 I've already built her family a large modern home in the Province. Near Jimalalud, North of Dumaguete about 3 hours. They love their own home and take care of the farm. The home kept 38 neighbors safe during Odette without damage, as nearly everyone there lost their homes. We will stay with them more than the other way around.
Careful, those few days will turn into years LOL
Haha, my partners family stayed for a month over Christmas and New Years. Good luck with a few days!
This has been one of the most informational video's I've watched. It has answered a lot of my questions.
7.5m pesos for that wow. You could probably put a zero on that in U.K. even Mactan Newtown that only gets you a condo. Location Location Location!
What a beautiful home….despite a few negative comments I’m happy for this American 🇺🇸 that he could have his cake and eat it too….I will be there in a few short months and I can’t wait to be BACK in the Philippines 🇵🇭 as it’s been 3 years 2 of which thanks to Covid but that’s ok the glass is half full always….
Nice property and house that look well built. As for the urinal in the bathroom, I saw many large condo and house in Thailand that have an urinal in the communal bathroom. Good idea and save water too.
That's a good idea for homes in the state too. That way I don't have to raise the seat when I have to pee. Lol
@@md929 lol
Im trying to figure out the 250 volt 10 amp standard here vs 120 volt 20 amp in the US. I feel like im burning up my cell phone battery, charging
Nice new house. I think it is still cheaper to build in the province. Wish you the best life has to offer.
Actually there's lots of Western-style homes in private Metro Manila subdivisions. You just don't see them because you're based in the provinces.
Like stating "first comment" only to hit refresh and see that someone else already posted it...🤣🤣🙄
country villas in qc is one of them, home of super rich filipinos.
WOW, nice lot and a house. It's not bad, pretty good pricing too. It's very affordable to retire in Valencia.
Darn it , the price of that house 🏠 is so cheap
but built Gorgeous Gio find me one
for a lot cheaper than that,thanks Gio excellent video 👍
The houses in the Philippines are about the same price as Puerto Rico. The US is where is mostly expensive. That's one of the reasons I'm also moving to the Philippines, because it'll still feel like home.
Thanks to the owner, contractor and to you Gio for sharing, that is a reasonably price house here in the PH
Great video Gio, thanks!
its a great place to visit,,,, but there government is even more corrupt then ours.. they do have better quality of ladies.. you can meet a real loving and caring woman there.. sadly, big, angry American women don't Bring ANYTHING TO THE TABLE!!! no matter what woman you marry, you inherit her family.. just enjoy it.
This area seems very nice but too many foreigners LOL. I would rather rent and be free to move around if my neighbors become a pain. I'll be a one suitcase and one backpack guy but to each his own.
buy big lot less noise from your neighbors 2k roo 5k good lot less noise
Question .... what is that on top of the mahogany pantry???????
It's a carved wood penis shape that can be bought in Baguio. Nothing malicious it's an art piece.
Chris doesn't own it, his philipina does😉
Nice place I hope everything works out for him...
@@thedudeabides76 on that note just like the land I have in Tennessee. It's been in the family since 1896 . If ever I stop paying taxes on it , bye bye!
So I guess the government owns everything because you keep on paying for that same chunk for ever!!
I have an ex that took half my house in LA. I hope he keeps that house.
@@manilamartin1001 in general, most filipina's are committed to thier husband, and marriage. Higher numbers then what u find in the US.
He can still put the house in his name if he wanted to tho. We can't own land but we can own the house on the land. That's what I'm doing with my wife. I'll put the land on her name but the house will be in mine.
@@JuanDiaz-jo1rw pointless because god forbid if you ever did break up, she could tell you to get off her land and take your house with you. You likely couldn't take it with you. Either you leave it for her, or, you destroy it. You lose either way.
This contractor would make tons of bling bling if he's in Ilocos...lots of fil ams in ilocos who wants USA look houses
Correct. Actually, I was thinking, maybe more American expats who have construction experience, or Filipino balikbayans from America who have experience, should go into the construction business in the Philippines. I am sure many locals would want to have their houses built by people who have knowledge of building techniques from the US. I, for one, would like my house built using building techniques and processes from the US. Especially now that there is a construction boom in the country and many Filipinos are having houses built.
A Dutch friend with lots of family money built a lovely home like this on the edge of cebu city. In 1990. He imported everything. Every switch. All wiring. Etc. Cost a lot. Built to European spec. He made a massive profit. Sold to the Japanese . Clever as is your friend.
great video, very informative and gives people a realistic view on what money vs quality can get you in the PH when if you have a good contractor.
The owner of this home,is very hard to take. Too,egotistical. Would not be an ideal neighbor. Just my opinion.
Now that's a shocker seeing such a nice big living room open plan to the kitchen, dining area, etc., after seeing all those ultra-tiny condos and houses of other expats. Wouldn't want to have to pay the air conditioning bill, but otherwise, what a great place to live in the Philippines and all under 200k!!
Valencia ,, near zero need for aircon
200K is still a lot for Philippines
is it safe to assume hes not an expat on a micro budget!
This is where I’m going when my Wife and I retire. We already have d land there. ❤❤❤❤❤ such a Beautiful Place and Beautiful People. And beautiful Country
@Chris..yes.. old neighbor. Your house is very nice..huge...you build a Florida style home in PI..love those cabinets...can't wait to see the Tiki Hut.. We still have ours standing strong. Can't believe you are in my country and I'm still here in Fl...ok.ok.ok. we will visit you soon.
2:52 " I knew it was BS from the beginning"
Me too.
Thank you for taking the time to show us all the things you show us and tell us . 😇 Really appreciate it 🙂
Being a foreigner, how was he able to buy property? Its my understanding that a foreigner can not own property in the Philippines
Thats a good post for we meet somebody doing something special. That's the joy of the Philippines. It is littered with people doing weird and wonderful things..
I have a Western style minimalist open concept home in Cavite. I have to say he’s lucky he found an architect who charged him 15k. I paid my architect 50k.
Just make temporary plan of your design and show it to the architect to make formalize oh blue print 50k its huge money minimum amount 15k 10k
Seems like a lot. But architects can get expensive if you have lots of changes or it is very intricate.
I would say 50k is quite normal unless it is very basic. In more densed areas it can be more expensive especially if you need to add more floors. The expensive part is if you build first and then doesn't have an approved building. Or even worse that you start without a proper title to build on.
Wow! You made the good one👍
Why not making a concrete tower water tank? It's better because aside from huge capacity and durability it's also cleanable which is good for hygiene for your family's health and safety.
you can go to posh villages in Metro Manila and you will see those exceptional architectural design houses
Nice home and much luck to Chris and his family!
this is the only way i can live in the philippines lol. i would be miserable in a filipino designed house
Thanks for the video. Nice to see all are loving well.
That's the perfect house and the land with 2-water tanks, is a good idea. Did you just say" Thought You walked into a Restaurant in the Master bathroom!?😂
Yep I could c my pit barrel smoker in back there smoke up some hickory ribs mmm
Nice, I ride past Chris' place almost every day but thanks to you, can see the inside and progress.
We are planning a Beach house in Surigao. We have the land but are looking for a good contractor to build. We already have the architect plans drawn up. Do you have a contact in that area?
Hopefully you don't mind me following you I followed you Long Ago would be nice to get to know a contractor so whenever I go to Philippines later on you would be come In handy but that would be way later on whenever I go I'm either gonna look for a place to buy but still would be nices to meet someone that knows handy work especially American like myself going later on to meet friends of mine that I been talking for Already some year's so I'm thinking of moving there
Don't beat yourself up Gio for announcing the engagement too early... I am 62 and I have learned to let the regrets go... You are an amazing man and have taught me a lot about the PH...
Filippina a very caring women no matter what ages you had
You are right. Property Laws there wont allow you to own anything 100%???? I have seen a lot of foreigners got scammed????
@@nawiabdullah7437 you can have a legal paper and you can lease it. Basically the Filipina cannot scam you or sell the house for the next 25 years.
I think you need to be Filipino to own the land. Not necessarily born there, just Filipino ethnicity.
The non-slip flooring is a no-brainer. It blows my mind how a lot of places in Thailand and the Phils they are obsessed with installing high-polished tile floors, which are slippery as hell, especially when they get wet.
We are planning to retired in the Philippines hopefully this year if depends if we get SRRV visa!We’re looking 2 thousand square meter property Close to Angeles city where I came from and build a big house with swimming pool! Nice house except the Open garage! Watching from Florida!
Very, very nice , not only for Philippines standards. Congratulations. BTW, do you know where they got good quality furniture (kitchen)? I am building my house on Bohol, and never got lucky to find a place selling nice cabinets. Everywhere I look there is only "Walmart quality" furniture.
Great video sir .. that house is really big and it's a lot of work to clean that kind of house
It is a beautiful layout. I do not know your location in our homeland, just make sure you have a way to have strong shutter protection on your windows, and hope the roofing is as strong as it can be. Usually those are the first to get blown out once the stonger typhoons which in the past few years have been reaching Category 5 strength and comes around the months of Sept to Nov. Philippines averages 26 typhoons a year. Hoping the mountain near your area can act as a buffer.
That was a bloody great clip, honest down to earth talking. great for us who are about to embark on a building. thanks.
There are many western style houses over there.
Finally, an expat builds a house like it should have been built. I never understood why all these expats accepted such substandard housing, especially in the kit/bath areas. Great decision!
I'm just about finished with my home in kawayan, leyte. I will tell you that its possible to build a top quality American home in the Philippines. I have 5 million pesos in this home but it is fabulous. The biggest problem has been the workers. They will say they have experience in western style homes. They don't.
Don't over generalize. It depends on areas/cities. In metro Manila's gated exclusive communities they're much better than typical American homes... they're comparable to homes in upscale communities in the states.
Thanks for the tour!
So what you are saying for foreigners can own land property in the Philippines
Beautiful home and set-up.
50K to build a house is silly cheap, My nephew is buiding in Philippines and his Hollow block wall for one hectare is 30K US Dollars alone, the land was 70K US Dollars.
Dang, thats one expensive wall! It's too much.
Amazing home at an amazing price! Thanks Gio and Chris. Tom did a great job!
Amazing price ? He said over 100k USD just for the house alone the sounds like overpriced for PH
I haven't watch the whole video yet but I thought foreigners we're not allowed to own property
I am big on non-slip tile too. I did some improvements on my house in the USA and the tile stores were uninterested in non-slip. Interesting that this is taken seriously in the Philippines!!
In the USA they use "r" ratings for tile slipperiness. In the Philippines they just say good for bathroom
What is that thing on top of his “pantry” cabinet????
Why would you build a big house like that on a plot that big and not dig a deep well for quality water?
That is often done but rainwater is plentiful.
Great film. Good info and tips here...nice to learn of building prices and a decent reliable builder
What a smart and extremely lucky guy.
The question is how do you insure your home here? That question has come up in our Americans in the Philippines Facebook group. Some people self insure their home. If you sink a good chunk of your savings into building a home here and it burns down you're homeless now. If there is homeowners insurance is it reliable?? I don't know
Home insurance is available here to ensure against most risks like fire, earthquake and flooding. It’s renewable and payable every year.
"Stocking Mills Coffee"...is that what he said? hmm...maybe they can sponsor you Gio ^^. peace.
Ilocos Norte is basically western style homes. And by far it is the most amazing place in the Philippines and it is by far the cleanest.
that not a garage its call a carport , western style home has 2 car garage , anytime buy home are car isurance ask do you have a garage house the car in . not a carport get no discount . must be a enclose with a door on the garage
@@hillbillyintheasia6122 Maybe he doesn't know that it a carport! But the title said western style. The only "western style" I saw in this house is a toilet seat and that hillybilly cutoff "Harley" shirt...more like "hardly".............heehaw!! He must've lived in a trailer park prior to this house.
Yes ilocanos has the cleanest environment, in the Philippines. Even small crowded areas are not littered. But if someone wants an abundant choices of beaches, tropical forests and trees, Negros is the best among Visayas island. I am from Leyte, it's a whole year round typhoon 🌀
Love it, I'm going back home.
Came to Southern California in 71 at the age of 3 . Hoping for early retirement at the age of 60 . Looking to buy a home in Phillipines. Maybe in Palawan.
Great video. Great house. Where's the contact info for the builder Tommy? TLC Construction?
Salamat.
Thought the urinal was a great idea
The house is a big square. How come you didn’t go two storeys?
Great look window; How come what looks like no screens? Is Valencia a place with less bugs/animals?
Last Q. What would anticipated monthly electrical costs be?
Thanks for sharing
John
Why buy when you can rent? Why buy the whole cow when you only need the milk. 😂 strangers in a strange land trying to change it into their land 😂😂
Beautiful. My only recommendation with all of those a/c units I’d go with Solar. You can start small and add on but electricity isn’t cheap here. Agreed on Black Rifle.
7:09 What is that on top of the kitchen pantry?
Oh never mind. I figures it out.
lol good eye...
That is funny. But kind of inconvenient to have it up there when you need it. Haha!!!
yep, should be out of sight since they have a growing daughter.
God smiles on those who give.. Amen. To many people are scared to mention God now a days.. God bless you, who ever you are.
Is the homeowner from Wisconsin because I am from Milwaukee
Did you see what was on top of the cabinet in the kitchen?…the black “object”.
Outside of that, the video was great and I actually subscribed after only watching 2 of your vids…great content!
Thank you
It's a carved wood penis shape that can be bought in Baguio. Nothing malicious it's an art piece.
I toured two homes near Macton Lapu Lapu that were American Style in a gated community, they were a bit pricey but nice.
Wow wow wow great video Gio! Really open my eyes to the actual affordability. Land ownership not possible but the affordability of building.Lotta bang for the buck… Nice designed house.😎🇨🇦all the links.. wonderful job Gio 👊
wife can own it what you do is buy it then lease it off your faincee before you marry her . its legal.
2,700 sq ft house plus a generous amount of land for $165K.
Can a man from other countries have a house 🏡 in Philippines?..As I know you have to be marry philipina .. What is the law say overthere?
Thanks for this video all of you, it has given me some ideas, is land really that cheap in Valencia?
100 square meter house = 2 to 2.5m Wow.... That's an insane price here.
Welcome in Philippines guys..... more fun in the Philippines...
Wow Gio!
I love this, the land and the house. I'm hoping to be permanently moved into the Philippines by the end of the year. My fiancee and I will live in a rented house a while, as we search for land and a builder. I want something similar to this but not nearly as big.
Thank you for sharing this. I'm saving it for future reference.
Gio I just found your channel a couple or three says ago. I have subscribed and will eventually watch all your videos.
I have a lot to learn lol. I have lived in Europe, when I was working, but all that was in their dime, not mine. I retired at 49 years of age, bought land out in the country on the Texas Gulf Coast, and started a big organic farm. It got to be too much to handle with me doing all the work myself, so I sold out, am wrapping up a gazillion loose ends, preparing to sell everything else I have and ASAP will be moving way the heck over to the other side of the world, for the rest of my life.
@4:28 minute take a look at the top of the kitchen cabinets on the left of the screen... is that what I think it is? is that a mushroon?
Western style? That's now very common and normal in the Philippines. perhaps, the word is "modern".
Typical concrete home style. Must have been by a Filipino architect.
@@barthburton5566 If you use wood, your house will not last 6 months. Termites are vicious wood chippers here.
Excellent video and a fantastic home !
Gio, QUESTION. Reekay made a video about this too. You stated that you live minimalist lifestyle. If you had to move RP, whatever reason and live elsewhere, say Malaysia, how many boxes would you have? Could you take everything in one or two suitcases? I wonder since I would like to live minimalist lifestyle also but fear I have too much (I have I guess six or seven boxes of stuff). For example, I love my shoes and have around 15 pairs. Hate to toss all but say three pairs, but think I might have to, and choosing which will be heartbreaking.
Please discuss this. It would be very useful to many people.
2 bags is about it.
@@GiointhePhilippines Just amazing. You may want to make a video on it. How many shoes, shorts, desktop computers, cameras, books, etc. One reason I have so many clothes is the fear I cannot find proper fitting shirts, underwear here in Asia.
Why dont u find shipping company that send boxes via cargo ship to the place/country you are planning to move?. If u find one, u dont need to toss your shoes. Normally takes a month or 2 to arrive depending the distance.
My friend in US send big boxes of good via sea freight to her family in Philippines. Sea freight is cheaper than via air.
I built a 100 sq meter house in Solano for 35k . Your house is very nice .
Tommy that house looks great
2:50 “I knew it was bullshit from the beginning “ …. That’s my kinda a guy to share a beer with
Great video! Chris beautiful home👍 and Tommy seems like a great contractor too! My wife and I will be relocating to PI in two years! We will be renting for our first year to find a place we want to settle into. Looking forward to the great adventure.
I didn't know a foreigner can own land or a home in the Philippines I thought you have to be married and it be in the wife's name 🤔
Very interested in contact. Am looking for a nice house with some lot. Budget (only) 4.000.000 pesos.
Hard too find decent sites on the internet where they have the houses on sale. Heard the 2.3 mln and was curious what our 4 mln could buy.
Agreed. Bullshit from the very beginning.
(Pureblood!)
Thank you for the video Gio. Very nice house. Large. This chap is blessed.