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bob whitton
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Posted: Tue Jan 9th, 2007 09:06 pm |
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hi all, would just like to request any info on property available in bacold area for retirment home thanks bob ps if there are any ex pats brit/american who would like to exchange mail with info advice anything to help, we are planning the move from the uk in approx 18 months time a lot to sort out before then also planning on building dive safety boats for divers and fishing fast safe and stable see attached photo's of boats thanks bob
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maven
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Posted: Sat Jan 13th, 2007 11:05 pm |
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there are a number of good subdivisions to choose from in bacolod city. the big ones are a bit outside bacolod (suburbs). namely, ayala northpoint and town & country windsor ( where the streets have english names...actual street names from the London A-Z LOL!). lots are quite big, 250 sqm to 500 sqm....and some have even purchased 4 lots to have a total of 1,000 sqm.
personally though, if i were to live in bacolod, i would look for a subdivision wherein residents are less pretentious and less ostentatious. one would have to understand the sub-culture of the bacoleños to realize why it's better to live in lower profile subdivisions. there are other subdivisions which may not "ring the bells" when you tell acquaintances that you live there, but these are likewise exclusive and not really the flaunty type (i could name you 2 others).
it really depends on one's needs. some of these folk living in ayala and town & country have bought into those subdivisions in order to subtly declare to friends that they have indeed arrived. in my honest opinion, i think a PhP 10 million price tag for a house and lot in any of those subdivisions is too high a price to satisfy any psychological insecurities most of these people have. having said that, i don't have any proof to that these people are ailed with such, but it is not too difficult to suspect that as you get accustomed to the lifestyle of people in bacolod.
oh, one last item, i think you are making the right choice in staying in bacolod for retirement. there's enough rural adventure all around it while still being able to maintain some urban activity most foreigners have grown accustomed to.
hope this helps.
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Paul
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Posted: Sun Jan 21st, 2007 05:18 pm |
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Hi,
I was asked by someone to see if I could help here, however, unfortunately, I know very little about Negros Occidental, as I have never visited that province directly.
If I can find any additional information, other than what has been posted, I will forward it on to you.
Thanks Maven, for giving a very informative post!
Paul
http://www.livingincebuforums.com
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maven
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Posted: Tue Jan 23rd, 2007 03:32 am |
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@bob, i was recently in bacolod and found a nice house there. still looking around for a place?
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Posted: Sat Jan 27th, 2007 07:42 pm |
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Hello Maven,
Thank-you so much for you post about Bacolod City. I couldn't agree more with what you said about the subdivisions. My wife, Marilu, and I own a house in Villa Angela. Currently the house is for sale as we'd like a little larger house to accomodate visitors from the USA when they come for our medical/dental/feeding missions. We looked at Ayala, Town & Country, Bethany Court, etc. Bethany seemed to be okay but the other two were just too pretentious for our taste. No offense to those living there -- I'd just feel a little more comfortable in a place with a little less "glitter".
Best regards
Jim
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maven
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Posted: Sat Jan 27th, 2007 08:53 pm |
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@jim, why don't you try hopping over to sta. clara executive village. while the subdivision is exclusive (96 total units), the houses look practically the same. this eliminates the idea of being pretentious.
the average size of the lot there is 150 to 200 sqm. however, this one particular house up for sale was built on 2 adjoining lots making the lot area a minimum of 300. nice house.
it will also be very convenient for your guests as well because in the absence of transportation, they could just walk out to the subdivision gate and find numerous jeepneys headed for robinson's.
cheerio!
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HeyJoe
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Posted: Mon Feb 26th, 2007 04:30 pm |
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Didn't realize there were folks on these boards who live or are thinking of living in Bacolod. Will make sure and post next time I go back there. 
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bob whitton
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Posted: Sun Apr 29th, 2007 08:12 pm |
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| re bacolod city, hi guys thankyou for all your comments, things have moved on a lot since last post, my son was over for 3 weeks march/april 07 he bought a large plot in a commercial area somthing fields near the big casino in bacolod, cannot recall first name, also 16 plots in makita for building rental flats so it is lift of time, for him and emmy, they willbe moving within a couple of months, we are just sorting out a container 20ft so if any help is out there,from the uk, we can get it to manila no problem it is finding an agent to move it from manila to bacolod which we still have to sort out,we have still to wait a while before moving but things are coming along fine so guys thanks again bob ps just wondering if there is anything advers about bacolod as the moderator has not covered this city would appreciate any input as to the genral atmoshere(spelling) of europeans living there again thank bob
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dg_gilbert
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Posted: Wed Jun 24th, 2009 11:34 am |
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Hi Bob, I am looking to move to Bacolod sometime soon. However need to seek detailed info about Real Estate, cost of living and medical details.
Can you help?
I have already stayed in both Bacolod and Bonista Resort (on the nor- east coast.) back in October 2005, so have a nice feel about the place. I am retired but keep very active, refereeing "Futsal" (indoor soccer) here in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia.
Both my wife and I were born in London and emigrated to New Zealand, then to Aussie, Phil (Manila) back to Aussie then to NZ and back here again. I am very keen to meet someone with similar interests as us.
Regards,
David and Jean Gilbert
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