Dipolog Houseand Lot For Sale -Slow Progress

Dipolog house and lot for sale

Slow building Progress

Our visit to check on progress of our Dipolog house and lot for sale today was disappointing. Our expectations were that work would have started on the second floor walls. The reality was that they are still working on the floor and apparently had run out of re bar and awaiting more. This slow progress is unacceptable, so we put in a complaint to the developers Mediatrix Homes. Having paid cash in advance there should never be a shortage of material, and this is the second time in a month work has been delayed. yes you could blame the weather, the public holidays Etc, but in reality it is lack of project planning.

We have requested a copy of the project schedule and require a status on all materiel which we have selected and are needed to complete our Dipolog house. We now fear that there will be further delays with Christmas fast approaching which means many more holidays on the horizon. We need to nip this matter in the bud now and get the project back on course. I now wish we had stuck to out guns and insisted on stage payments to ensure not only are house was completed in a timely manner but also to ensure the cash we paid was solely used against out project

Dipolog house and lot for sale

Dipolog Houseand Lot For Sale - Electricity Supply

Dipolog house and lot for sale

Electricity

The electricity to provide power to your Dipolog house and lot will be supplied from overhead power line and one thing you will notice is the poles are mot very high with the result that the power lines sag and can be snagged by high sided commercial vehicles. I have seen this happen even in the centre of Dipolog city. I am not sure why the lines are not placed on higher poles which in addition to keeping them clear of traffic might also reduce illegal connections. I can understand that laying cables underground might not be an option due to frequent flooding.

Compared to the rest of the Philippines, the cost of electricity in Mindaneao at the moment is much lower as over %0% of the power is supplied by hydro and geothermal power power stations, but this is set to change as there is talk of privatising these aging supply sources.

For some reason the Government seems to be restricting the use of solar power despite the Philippine Solar Power Alliance (PSPA), urging the National Renewable Energy Board (NREB) to increase to 230 megawatts the total allowed capacity of the solar energy facilities that will be put up in the country over the next three years. NREB's initial proposal was only 100 MW.

According to the PSPA, government data showed that there are 44 solar power projects awaiting approval for their service contracts. These projects can generate a combined 420 MW should their contracts be approved. A large number of them will be located at Mindanao, specifically in Davao, Zamboanga, Misamis and Cagayan de Oro.

Many people who own property discover that some high load appliances do not work due to low voltage supply and have to purchase or rent transformers to resolve the situation. If more power sources were feeding the grid this would not be necessary.

Dipolog house and lot for sale

Dipolog City Health care

Dipolog house and lot for sale

Health care

Some people who purchase a house for sale in Dipolog city might be concerned about health care. One thing is sure, even though the cost is low, the standards are high with many practitioners having trained overseas in Western countries or Australia. The equipment in state hospitals may be dated but Private hospitals are well equipped.

I have used dental clinics in both Dipolog city and Sindangan, and whilst the exterior may seem rundown, the equipment inside has been brand new incorporating the latest technologies. Compared to Malaysia where I recently moved from I would say local dental clinic are better equipped.

One thing it is difficult to purchase in Dipolog City is Original Sunglasses, there are plenty of fakes which may be cheaper but just do not compare, so if you plan to stay sometime ensure you bring good glasses with you to protect your eyes.

Dipolog house and lot for sale

Dipolog Houseand Lot For Sale

Dipolog house and lot for sale

We paid a further visit to out Dipolog house for sale and the weekend and progress remains slow, but it is beginning to take shape as a House. We expect the final concrete poring of the ground floor walls to be completed in the coming week and work to start on the upper floor.

We took the opportunity during our visit to Dipolog to check out the white sand beach of Dakak. Unfortunately the beach resort charges an entrance fee, even if you a merely seeking about the resort for future use, which seems a strange way to market a business and is perhaps a reason why the resort is under under utilised. The beach resort itself is undergoing renovation and the staff are not particularly friendly. Yes there is a great white sand beach, the sand having being imported, as white sand is not normal in Zanorte. I am not sure I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Dipolog City.

Dipolog house and lot for sale

Dipolog Houseand Lot For Sale

Dipolog house and lot for sale

we were disappointed with the slow progress on our Dipolog house and lot for sale it appears that the developers ran out of materials, which apparently is quite common in the Philippines. I suspect is is something to do with cash flow as some companies rely on new customers money to complete existing projects which is not a good practice.

The secondhand property market appears to be in the doldrums at the moment with houses over 6Million Peso's not showing much movement. I know of a few properties which have been on the market since last year. the question is are buyers being hesitant due to the present financial situation or are the properties themselves overpriced, I believe it is a bit of both and if they need to sell they need to bring the prices down.

The resident engineer is hoping that work will commence on the 2nd floor next week once the worker finish off the carport and patio facade. We made one minor change to the design, change the way the door to the storage area at the bottom of the stairs opens, to make access easier.

Dipolog house and lot for sale

Dipolog Houseand Lot For Sale

Dipolog house and lot for sale

The weather in Mindaneao has not been very good over the past ten days with lots of rain and thunderstorms, so it will be interesting to find out how progress is going on our Dipolog house and lot for sale.

We have started planning ahead for our garden buying some small varieties of trees such as Mango and limon trees and are also planning to grow our our own lemon trees to either make out own lemonade or mix with Gin and Tonic, as they are hard to source locally.

We have also been experimenting with reducing our water consumption, we had a leaking toilet some months ago which in one month doubled our consumption. We adjusted the ball cock to shut off the overflow but have no taken it a stage further and reduced our consumption by a further 30% by readjusting the filling level. We have a dual flush system, now the short flush if fine for pee, with the longer flush for solids.

Dipolog house and lot for sale

Dipolog Houseand Lot For Sale

Dipolog house and lot for sale

Buying a property can be a time consuming and stressful experience. You will experience a roller coaster of emotions while finding the right place, securing the loan and finally moving in. For people, the first time home purchase is the largest investment ever considered. The emotions of purchasing something so expensive and personal can often cloud our business judgment.

Unfortunately people looking to purchase a Dipolog house and lot for sale do any or little research before they invest in property so below are a few key points to consider so a not to make common mistakes.

What Can You Afford

You need to sit down with your professional real estate agent and honestly discuss your income level and living expenses. Take into account future considerations, children, add-ons, amenities, and fix-ups. Your dream home is certainly worth a sacrifice but don't mortgage your entire future. Where possible buy with cash as taking a loan gives a false feeling of security and if your income reduces for any reason you will still need to meet the mortgage payments.

Adverts

Adverts are designed to sell houses and highlight the good features whilst hiding the drawbacks that are not mentioned in the ad, such as traffic noise, power lines, or litigation in the community. What's not mentioned in the ad is usually more important than what is. Is a matter of buyer beware. Be very careful when reading ads. Remember that the person writing the ad is representing the seller and not you! The most important thing you can do is have someone on your side looking out for your best interests.

House Hunting

Before house hunting, make a list of things you want in your new house. Then make a list of the things you don't want. You can use this list as a guide to rate each property that you see. The one with the biggest score wins! This helps avoid confusion and keeps things in perspective when you're comparing dozens of homes.

Style and Substance

When house hunting, keep in mind the difference between Style and Substance. Substance are things that cannot be changed such as the location, view, size of lot, noise in the area, school district, and floor plans. Style represents easily changed surface finishes like carpet, wallpaper, colour, and window coverings. Select a house with the best Substance, because you can always change the style to match your tastes.

View a choice of homes

See at least 7-10 properties. Do not just jump at the first property you see look as a selection of properties which suit you lifestyle. With your agent's help you should be able to view enough properties to get a good overall perspective of the home market. When you find the right property all the leg work will be worth it. Check out all costs and expenses before you put in an offer. Utilities, taxes, insurance, maintenance and home owner dues if applicable. Make sure all utilities are in working order during your walk-through. Ask lots of questions and be very detail conscious.

Inspection

Once you have a short list of houses you like its time to get a professional valuer or surveyor to produce an inspection report.Go over the inspection report with a fine tooth comb. For gated communities or condo purchases go over the By-Laws and Association Fees. Don't take anything for granted inspect everything.

Imagine the property empty

Unless you are buying the house contents you need to ignore how the house is furnished because you will be adding your own furniture, check that doors and stairways are wide enough to get your furniture in.

Put in An Offer

All promises and discussions should be in writing. Don't make any assumptions or believe any assurances. Even the best intentions can be misinterpreted. Have your professional keep an ongoing log in writing of all discussions and get the seller's written approval on all agreements.Closing dates are not written in stone. Allow for contingencies and have a back-up plan. If you or the sellers need a little more time to conclude the final arrangements, don't let these delays upset or frustrate you. These types of circumstances are not uncommon in a real estate transaction.

Finally

Visit the property after all furnishings have been moved out to be sure there are no surprises. Be absolutely positive the property was left exactly as you had agreed upon in the contract. Things that could have been spotted in a final walk-through are often unintentionally overlooked. only then pay off the outstanding balance

Dipolog house and lot for sale