God bless this man who is building a house for himself and the wife or the family… take care of yourself too . God bless the kind soul. PH is too hot in summer. Life is short we need money for convenience but you need to take care of health and your peacefull retirement.Just love❤️❤️❤️

@Alex_Kosh

20 күн бұрын

Thank you for your support and sharing your opinion

Two lovely couples and comparisons, this is a great informational vlog thx, more of the same please.

@Alex_Kosh

16 күн бұрын

Thank you for your support and kind words

Thank you for the video and both interviews. As a contractor with 30 years of experience it is very interesting to watch, how houses are built in Philippines. I can say right away that second house does look more solid and agree - foundation must be strong. Thanks for using drone to see around, the views are amazing!

@Alex_Kosh

17 күн бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and sharing your opinion

Hi from Valencia...Spain (Not Dumaguete). I really want to see how those mansions will be finished. I hope to see a video of yours when they are finished. Congratulations for the video, I enjoy all of them!! Great job Alex.

@Alex_Kosh

13 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching, I'm going to make it when they finish.

My fiance and I just got engaged up in Buscalan (that's where she's from.) As a gift, we received 50 acres near Tabuk. We've started fencing the property now, but I can't wait to start building!

@Alex_Kosh

17 күн бұрын

I wish you to build a nice house in your future city

@tommoskal9365

16 күн бұрын

you do know that no one can own more the 5 hectares under philippine law so I doubt you legally own 50 acres

Great video Alex..new subscriber here and I've been watching your house tour videos with the expats in Dumaguete since I'm planning to build our own home in the next 3 years. I'm excited to see the final outcome of these two houses especially with the one that didn't hire a contractor. It's a fact in the Philippines that you can save a lot if you can find a skilled foreman/mason that can oversee your construction instead of hiring a contractor.

@Alex_Kosh

20 күн бұрын

Thank you for your support and kind words. I'll make an update video when they finish.

Dear All, Great video. Really enjoyed it and thank you for sharing your costs and different approaches. Wishing you all continued success as your projects continue and many happy years to come in your new homes. Well done!

@Alex_Kosh

20 күн бұрын

Thank you for your support and kind words

Great comparison video 👍

@Alex_Kosh

20 күн бұрын

Thank you Ray 🙂

Hello Alex, God bless you Gen and Trixie. Regards. Bob.

@Alex_Kosh

21 күн бұрын

Thank you Bob and Lina!

@geneciltiong5810

18 күн бұрын

Hi Bob and Lina, Thank you for supporting our KZread channel and God bless you too 😊

I have bought a block of land in the Philippines to build a hose for us both

@Alex_Kosh

16 күн бұрын

I wish you luck with building your dream house in this beautiful country

Great informative video!! This is a different kind of video that I have not seen before and thought it was excellent. I was amazed it I heard it correctly, that for the last couple the roofing guy said if he was the contractor he would have charged 20 million for the project but the couple said they believe it will cost them 6 or 7 million. HUGE price difference.

@Alex_Kosh

15 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching and your support. Yes you heard it correctly, we'll make the second part when they finish the construction

Appreciate your great questions. Great interviews and thank you for including costs. Different approaches, but both due diligence was done. I understand renting...only until you find your deal. It's never wise to pay someone else's mortgage

@Alex_Kosh

20 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching and your kind words. I agree with you

Based on the comments below, people with no money seem to know best what to do with a lot of money

@Alex_Kosh

15 күн бұрын

Lol. If you want to meet the real experts, just open the comment section on this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/gGeA2sRuqtKWg8Y.htmlsi=sKVv5dyHpFXKPvJ2

Great Video Alex as always enjoy the drone footage and loved the 2 different perspectives. Interestingly I am a Mechanical Contractor in States where i build and rehab houses as well as a landlord. So now semi-retiring as I am moving at end of July to Dumaguete.as I've been there multiple times and know a few contractors there. So I'll see how it goes. upon my living there as my Girlfriend is excited as last year spent a 1//3 of year there and now it will be 3/4 as i phase out and let property manager until i decide to finish selling if my kids don't come in to assist. I personally Don't agree in building a Large home as you want something completely off-grid or self-sufficient and include some space for gardening or growing food and supplies maybe even some livestock Unless you have an agreement with local farmer. Best to get direct. What happens down the road as Taxes increase or his Filipina has to support the utilities, taxes and upkeep as just keeping it clean like a pool is a big expense. But everyone has to choose what is best for themselves.

@eddieBoxer

20 күн бұрын

These foriegners build big houses to impress everyone, he spends all his savings to Impress his Filipina partner, once the house is built she'll kick him out, he's not the owner, many expats have lost everything by their Filipina lady, don't be the next victim, as an expat myself I only rent, this country is unstable anything could happen in a flash, you need an exist pla, seems these dummies don't realize this, I have a few belongings enough to fit in a small suticase incase I have to leave.

@Alex_Kosh

20 күн бұрын

Thank you for your support and sharing your opinion. I wish you a happy retirement in this beautiful place.

Allow me to convey my inch of thought on this venture: 1) do you have a written contract with the contractor? Scope of works are to be itemized with corresponding unit price/pay item as basis for progress billings as per accomplishment of works. 2)is there a warranty period to compel the contractor in rectification of whatever deficiencies at their own cost that might arise after maybe a year from turn over. 3) at least 10% of the every billing amount is to be witheld as retention money to be released after warranty period expires, to ensure faithful performance of works. 4)have a deep well for your alternative water supply , it doesn’t cost much but ensure ample supply as utility providers can not guarantee.

@Alex_Kosh

7 күн бұрын

Thank you for your input. I wish we could also take loans on client's conditions.

Although not necessarily age related, men often fall victim to being O.L.D. (Overlooked, Lonely & Desperate). When that happens, more often than not, men tend to rationalize making bad financial and emotional decisions regarding women. Women can sense this like a shark senses blood in the water.

@Alex_Kosh

20 күн бұрын

Choose your partner wisely, however nothing guarantees that things won't go wrong.

Hi Alex, again a very informative video from you. If ypu want I can also show my place in Dauin to you.. I am not sure, if I want to be with it on YT, but maybe you can convience me.. If you want and have time - come over for a coffee. I am in Tugawe - near other Expats building here..

@Alex_Kosh

20 күн бұрын

Thank you Ingo for inviting me, sure I'll visit you one day. And I respect your choice not being public on KZread

I Rather pay a contractor and an architect. To make things right. Its because i am afraid thinking that might something goes wrong. And you have to rebuild again the portion that it could be wrong, and more money to spend then. In short, leave it to the one who know and a proffessional one, just saying😉

@Alex_Kosh

18 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your opinion

Hi Alex. Thank you for this video. I really wanted to meet the 2nd family in your video. I want to learn how she manage her budget. Im from Tanjay City and plan of building soon but everyone i talk to wants too much money. I hope you can help. Thank you in advance 🙏🏻

@Alex_Kosh

20 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching, we will make a video after they finish.

❤

@Alex_Kosh

20 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching

Do they treated for termites and tested soil?? Is the place close to the hospital?? Is the place not prone to flooding?? Where is the place located?? Dumaguete??

@Alex_Kosh

16 күн бұрын

So far there are only concrete structures. One is about 15, second about 50 minutes.

@our_phi_life6635

13 күн бұрын

Yes.mine was treated for termites. Build is in Valencia. About 15 minutes to all 3 hospital in dumaguete. Not prone to flooding, at least not my place. We are also have drainage pipes built in the perimeter walls

We have the same fear building house for that reason I paid the workers that no one can beat their daily wages in our neighborhood and now it is already finished and ready for occupancy also during construction our challenges were when workers are asking for (bale) it means paid in advance because we never know if that workers is going to come back

@Alex_Kosh

14 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience and congratulations on finishing your house! On which island do you live?

@user-dd8em1bb5w

14 күн бұрын

@@Alex_Kosh Luzon lipa city batangas closed by taal lake

@Alex_Kosh

14 күн бұрын

Nice place, this lake is on my bucket list

@user-dd8em1bb5w

14 күн бұрын

An hour away from manila I’m located in the subdivision paying monthly hoa it’s quiet in the neighborhood with security guards patrolling 24/7

With all the Expats In Dumaguete, any influence with local government in getting a top notch medical facility built?

@Alex_Kosh

16 күн бұрын

I don't think so. There are several hospitals in Dumaguete, both government and private. If someone wants to invest in such an idea, I think it could be possible.

Can you help me out here I live in Australia and my girlfriend lives in Philippines but she just told me I can only get a month visa then I need to leave and come back do you know about this ???

@Alex_Kosh

16 күн бұрын

It's not true. You enter the Philippines without a visa and receive one upon arrival. If you wish to stay longer, you can extend your visa. The first extension is for one month, and subsequent extensions can be for two months at a time. After three years of continuous extensions, you need to leave the Philippines for at least a day before returning and starting the extension process again.

@user-ki1bj5rx4h

16 күн бұрын

Thanks Alex you are a gentleman

Seems like there should be more windows in the kitchen, the most used space in any house , looks great otherwise , congrats on your build

@ericsmith-xd1xm22

15 күн бұрын

Watched it again I take that back looks bright and airy , onve again congrats to the owner / builder

@Alex_Kosh

15 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching and your opinion

Remember.... doing it by your self it's will cost you a lot too.. because you have to provide your own tools.. this is also not smart thing to do.. if you do it by your self the mistakes can happen often.. unlike having contractors you can after them when something happen. Our first house we spent 800k 😅 to provide tools for our house. Compactor. mixer . Vibrator, so on. So on

@Alex_Kosh

16 күн бұрын

Thank you for your opinion

1:45 I don't know how much money you had in the bank, but if it was enough to buy land and build a house it should have been in an investment instrument that can bring regualr income. For example, find stocks that pay dividends and dump the money across several sectors.

@Alex_Kosh

16 күн бұрын

They’re not building investment properties. They have no intentions of renting them out or selling them. They’re building houses to live in and enjoy their lives.

@robocop581

15 күн бұрын

I wanna buy a coke. Should I put that instead in a high yielding Dividend Portfolio or ETF?

Excellent job, which area this house and what do you think about IBa Zambales❤❤❤

@Alex_Kosh

20 күн бұрын

Thank you for your support, I've never been there

@marianeil6630

13 күн бұрын

@@saadal7499 Philippines consist of three big islands, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Iba, Zambales is located in Luzon. Check your map of the Philippines or google it.

@marianeil6630

13 күн бұрын

Dumaguete is in the Visayan region

@saadal7499

13 күн бұрын

@@marianeil6630 i’m sorry I don’t understand what about IB thank you❤️❤️❤️

@marianeil6630

13 күн бұрын

@saadal7499 iba, zambales is located in Luzon Island, northern part of Philippines, anywhere you go there is water around Philippines

How do you find a good lawyer in the Filippines?

@Alex_Kosh

20 күн бұрын

You can ask recommendations from your friends, check reviews on Google maps and ask in Facebook groups in your area

Как жаль, что нет перевода на русском языке. Не понимаю иностранный язык. Думаю зря подписалась.

@Alex_Kosh

5 күн бұрын

Да этот канал на 99% на английском. Только видео где отец нас навещал содержит немного на русском вставок

@user-qj2zl5km6b

5 күн бұрын

@@Alex_Kosh 🙏🥰👍

If am married to a filipina. I will build a house for ourselves

@eddieBoxer

20 күн бұрын

You're a fool, first I came here to retire, not to get married nor build a house nor to feed her family, I only date ladies, I rent, i have a very decent pension not gonna throw it away. All these ladies are used, have Filipino kids.

@Alex_Kosh

20 күн бұрын

I wish you luck and build your dream place in this beautiful country

never gonna build my own house but i still watch, lol

@eddieBoxer

20 күн бұрын

Smart man.

@Alex_Kosh

20 күн бұрын

I understand you. One of my favorite topics is about how something works like machines or manufacturing. But it doesn't mean that I'm going to make my own

What’s the total cost house and land ?? If you don’t mind me asking. I am planning to travel there and start looking. America has become unaffordable for the working class

@Alex_Kosh

19 күн бұрын

6.8+2.5 and 7+1

MMH MORE GANGS IN THAT AREA !

@Alex_Kosh

20 күн бұрын

I feel pretty safe

@Caddrawings579

20 күн бұрын

@@Alex_Kosh ask Wilma why she has a gun

@Alex_Kosh

20 күн бұрын

There's no place in the world where violent crime can't happen. Filipinos are allowed to have guns after getting a license for them. Greg is from the US, where guns have been part of the culture for a long time. The fact that they bought a gun is their right to have protection, but it doesn't mean the crime rate is high in this area.

Why spend over $100k on building a home where your investment will never have profitable return?

@Alex_Kosh

18 күн бұрын

To live a happy life

🌴🌴 > > 🌴🌴

@Alex_Kosh

21 күн бұрын

Thank you, Jack 😉