Sharon Tzib
@Wealthships
American expat in Belize
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282
Contacts
74
About me
American
Lives in Placencia
Speaks English
Registration: 30 October 2010
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Property by deepwaters64
How easy is it to pay your property taxes from out of the country?
You need to pay your Belize property taxes with the Land Department in the town (or closest town if the property is in a Village, for instance) to where the property is located. Anyone can do this for you as long as they have your parcel number, ... Read More
job in belize by irewolede
am moving to belize next month,how can i get a job,and how long can i get my working permit?
Gerry, the answer to that question depends on the Residency program you are in. This is exactly the kind of thing I help my clients with. Read More
How's life in Belize for a foreigner by newton7
i want to relocate to Belize can please tell me how life is, for foreigner?
I moved here over two years ago and have honestly never felt like a foreigner a day I've been here-I now call Belize my home, not the U.S. Maybe it's because I made a point of befriending the locals, learning and accepting their culture, and always ... Read More
Need info on house builders on Ambergris Caye.. by Texblondi2
Hi All.. :) My name is Pat and I am from Texas. (in case that isn't obvious from my screen name):P I recently bought a lot on Ambergris Caye and would like some names and information on reasonably priced home builders, construction companies, ...
Pat, is your land on the ocean or lagoon side of the island? Wood stilt homes are very popular on the back side of the island - I lived in one up North. The San Pedrito area where a lot of locals live back by the lagoon use that type of construction ... Read More
Canadians in Belize by JayBruce
Hi We are interested in moving to Belize from Canada (Toronto). Since Belize is in the Commonwealth, does it make it a bit easier for Canadians for aquire land ect? We are fluent in Spanish. But since Belize was a British colony, perhaps English ...
Betty, if you're asking whether your Canadian pension will be taxed in Belize, the answer is no. Read More
checking out Orchid Bay by mwwin15
We are planning to do the Chill Weekend at Orchid Bay during the first week of July. Does anyone have any ideas on how much they use hightech, high pressure sales technics? I am also taking a couple more days to visit Corozal. Thanks! And ...
Hi Toni!! Nice to hear from you. Thanks for all the kind words. Sorry you won't be calling Belize home any time soon, but hope we can stay in touch and all is well. Take care, Sharon Read More
checking out Orchid Bay by mwwin15
We are planning to do the Chill Weekend at Orchid Bay during the first week of July. Does anyone have any ideas on how much they use hightech, high pressure sales technics? I am also taking a couple more days to visit Corozal. Thanks! And ...
Just make sure you get a reputable realtor who can make sure you have a proper title search done so you are sure you have clear title. Title scams are a big problem in Belize. Working directly with a seller is not advisable, in my opinion. Read More
Shopping in Chetumal? by Cherrie Red
Hi Everyone So we made it. We are here until April, we have found an apartment but need to purchase some household items like dishes and sheets. We have had mixed answers on whether it is worth it to shop is Chetumal. Some say it is alot cheaper ...
You know, Dave, you just confirmed what I was thinking. I was driving over the border as well and never got charged (the subject didn't even come up in my case). I wonder if the Mexican authorities are targeting expats on the ferry? Or maybe it is a ... Read More
Shopping in Chetumal? by Cherrie Red
Hi Everyone So we made it. We are here until April, we have found an apartment but need to purchase some household items like dishes and sheets. We have had mixed answers on whether it is worth it to shop is Chetumal. Some say it is alot cheaper ...
That sucks, Emily! Mexico is not supposed to be doing that. They didn't do it to us when we went over in January of this year - it might be a hit or miss thing, but still. And yes, thanks for mentioning the Belize exit fee - so many fees, I think ... Read More
Working as a lawyer in Belize by Lollard
I just joined this site. I live in Texas, and have been a lawyer for about five years. From what I've read, it's fairly easy to get a law license in Belize, since I have experience in a country with an analogous system of laws. But I'm still ...
I think attorneys are one of the professions in Belize that you can earn a very decent income from. The main reason is diversification of your services. In Belize, most attorneys do not specialize. For instance, my attorney can set up a trust, an ... Read More
Moving to Belize with HORSES by kadoun1
Hello there my lucky friends, is there anybody who can help me to figure out how to move large animals over there? I read all the posts and driving is out. Maybe boat? I'm I the first one who is attempting this? Please help, they are my family and ...
Here's the most up-to-date info on exporting horses from the US to Belize: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/regulations/vs/iregs/animals/downloads/bh_eq_pro.pdf Also, I assume you've spoken with Baha here in ... Read More
Shopping in Chetumal? by Cherrie Red
Hi Everyone So we made it. We are here until April, we have found an apartment but need to purchase some household items like dishes and sheets. We have had mixed answers on whether it is worth it to shop is Chetumal. Some say it is alot cheaper ...
What area did you move to, Cherrie Red? For me, up here in Cayo, it doesn't make sense to go over to Chetumal. I head to either Spanish Lookout or Belize City for my sheets and towels. Or sometimes, I'll have my "shipping mules" (i.e. visitors lol!) ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Belize by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Belize, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
What - I can only pick five??? Also in no particular order: 1. Low cost of living 2. Ease of immigration and obtaining eventual residency 3. Ease of starting a business and making income (other countries make this much harder!!) 4. I can wear ... Read More
Massage Therapy and the tourist season by christian77
Hello All, My wife & I are planning on moving to Belize in the near future. She is a massage therapist here in the States. We are curious as to the busy season for tourists in the Placencia or possibly the Hopkins area? It would be a great ...
Yes, the top spots are Ambergris Caye, Cayo, Belize City area, and Caye Caulker. All other areas of the country are lumped into an "Other" category. Read More
Massage Therapy and the tourist season by christian77
Hello All, My wife & I are planning on moving to Belize in the near future. She is a massage therapist here in the States. We are curious as to the busy season for tourists in the Placencia or possibly the Hopkins area? It would be a great ...
No need to apologize, Emily - you didn't offend me at all. I just wasn't sure where the basis for your conclusion was stemming from. People on this forum genuinely have your better interest at heart. For those of us who live here, we've either ... Read More