Carrie D. Says: I am currently looking at some lots for sale in Long Caye, Belize. It seems to be an island for diving and fishing, as opposed to a residential island. I am surprised to see there are so many lots available for sale. Do you have any insight on buying property there? Read more...: Should I Buy on Long Caye, Belize?
Chance D says: My wife and I are about to be empty nesters and we are currently researching living in Belize. We’re still relatively young—I’m 50 and she’s 42—and wish to seek work once there. I’m a HVAC technician by trade. Is there a demand for such services in Belize? IL Belize Correspondent Shane Read more...: Can I Work as a HVAC Technician in Belize?
Tashdayne K. Says: What do I need to know about buying property in Belize? Things like financing and getting approved for a mortgage there. IL Belize Correspondent Shane Kenny Says: Hi Tashdayne, Buying property in Belize is relatively straightforward. Unlike many other Caribbean countries, Belize uses Fee Simple titles… essentially meaning you have complete Read more...: What Should I Know to Buy Property in Belize?
Yes, you can bring dogs into Belize. People do it all the time! Belize isn’t a long flight from most U.S. cities, and the paperwork isn’t too complex.
John M. Says: My wife and I love the Caribbean. We are both retired, with a house in Arizona, but we’d like to move somewhere along the Caribbean with great beaches, that is safe and has a reasonable cost of living. Do you have any suggestions? I read online that I would need to buy Read more...: Where in the Caribbean Can We Have a Reasonable Cost of Living?
Joseph D. Says: My partner and I live on the Sunshine Coast, a short ferry ride away from Vancouver. We’re very interested in spending winters—perhaps forever—in Belize. We presently live on a wonderful five-acre property in a modest cabin, and we enjoy spending our time outdoors landscaping and gardening. Ideally, we’d love to find a Read more...: Where in Belize is Non-Touristy But Near Water?
First, the cars. With the QRP program, the cars you import have to be no more than five years old. This means your Subaru would qualify, but the Honda would not.
Belize is a very safe location to live in, mostly. Like other countries, Belize has its rough spots that I always recommend that expats (or visitors) avoid.
When it comes to hurricanes, Belize has several natural protections that make it hard for a strong hurricane to make landfall.
Finding discounted lodging for a 20-day stay may be challenging, but not impossible. Here in Belize most lodging is done nightly, monthly, or annually.