Way to go Jane and Adam, we buit a three door appartment over 16 years ago with one door exclusively for our use, it cost us about a one a have million pesos then. It was a good investment, we rent the two doors and we have vacation home any time our family needs it.
Happy to see your video Adams family. I’m from Ormoc and currently living in US .Always mi ga follow sa inyo video by the way, the house looks great.Congratulations Adam,Jane and Isabella GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS.
Good choice of land-ownership and home building location. The location seems to be at higher elevation which will be away from any type of natural catastrophe specifically floodings.
Wow, that's a lot and you haven't got into the expensive stuff yet. I built a 2 story 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, with a flat roof that is a patio now, but you can add a third floor if you want. The plumbing and electric is there to go up 2 more floors. Anyway right now it's only 120 sqm . Land and house was $45k USD. Maybe you're not too far off, because I designed, contracted and supervised the complete build. I can't imagine not being there, I caught the workers screwing up on a regular basis. Stupid things like tiling the bathroom before the plumbing was done, but I was there to stop them before they had more than a couple tiles on the floor, so the mistake didn't cost me any money. I'm an Engineer too, so the contractors didn't have a lot of material to waste. I made sure I had some extra material left over too, like floor tile, so you had a couple boxes left over from the same dye lot. Then if a tile gets broken later you can replace it and it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. Anyway my building cost was about $250 per sqm. finished. House was $30k and the land was $15k USD. Well I've rambled enough, good luck and God Bless with your Philippine dream.
Thank you for your comment. We still have lots of stuff to buy we do it slowly because of the cost. It's hard not being there but we have family looking after the builder. Do you have a video of your house? Have a great day.
@@AdamandJanesLifestyle I wish I did a video, because I don't think anyone has done one in Cambodia. I have all still pictures and kept all the receipts, it would be great info for people building here to know the costs and of course there is a price locals pay and one foreigners pay. I paid the local price because my partner dealt with all the contractors and suppliers. Plus my neighbours were building at the same time so we could make larger orders and get a discount too. They were locals so I knew what they paid for materials and labour too, which helped keep costs down.
I found this channel by searching for homesteading info in the Philippines, we have some plans to retire there and live sustainably as possible by means of growing our own food, this amount is a bit of a shock but thank you for sharing...gives us a bit of insight how to do it,get some plans going and start saving a little bit more.
You built your home correct and smart. I have see the finish product, i love the area and how you made this your dream home. Budget is important. buy what you need not what you want. You both are wise smart and sensible people . Happy you shared this for us and even more happy you are finally home where you want to be.
As much as You can try to isolate one bedroom with airconditionner with solar power due to many brownouts in the country right now .Also Solar lights all around your house with CCTV camera with sensor alarm to all your doors and windows running on solar power back up that does not cost that much but give you some Peace in mind .
Just discovered your channel and really like it so far. My husband and I are also on the FIRE (financial indpendence/retire early) path but we've still got 13.5 years or so left, and we plan to retire in the Philippines. We aren't sure yet if we want to build a house or just buy a condo somewhere so videos like these really help! Take care!
Malapit na talaga gurl, so Happy for you and Adam, you guys are the best example for those who dream and worked hard to achieved their goals. Happy easter and God bless. mwuahh😘
This is so motivating, I wish I had found your channel 3 years ago, I saw your most recent videos first now youtube recommending me the much older stuff 😂
we have land that is 300sqm. My parents are thinking of building a house that is 2 story with 3 bedrooms, a dining room, a kitchen, a family room, a guest area near the entrance, and a living room. How much do you think it would cost? Our budget is also around 4 million pesos.
Thanks for posting, it’s very inspiring. I am planning to retire in the Philippines too, so far I have the land and I am paying for long term health Care for the next 7 yrs. I still have 8-10 yrs in the Isle of Man because my kids are yr 9 and yr 7, hopefully they are done with their education by then. I am planning to Go Home once the Pandemic is over so I can start planting fruit bearing trees. Hopefully would have enough money for pagtambak and the fence in 5 yrs. I am planning to sell my Home in 7 yrs and hopefully that would be enough to build a 3 bedrooms bungalow with solar energy and a small organic garden.
Very admirable having build your dream house for over 4 million Pesos. My wife and I hope to start construction early 2021 in a community called Rockaway Beach, south of Puerto Princesa.
HELLO ADAM AND JANE , MY PLAN ALSO IS BUILDING A HOUSE IN THE PHILIPPINES, AW AWAY FROM THE CITY.IN REALITY I'M STILL ON THE SAVING MOOD, PROBABLY 2 MORE YEARS, HOPING MY PHILIPPINE DREAM WILL COME TRUE. IT'S A HOME SWEET HOME!!!!!!
I have a nice lot in ormoc with my beautiful Filipino wife and we plan to start building the fist floor of our home in March 2021.. lot payed .. $15000 Aud. My start budget for the home is 1 million.. we are looking for an honest good builder who will work with us as we build as per our savings.. we plan a business when we finally move back in a few years .. any advice appreciated Cheers Simon and Grace
Nice.. Can you share how you acquired the land. Are you leasing? Or did you buy the lot. And how much for? Thank you and best of wishes, Or anyone who has some information on the land. Most of the land I search for sale is very high prices.
FYI: For todays construction cost,contractors only need to get the required floor area for the total cost of the building by multiplying it by a cost factor which may range from as low as P15,000/per sq m and as high as P25,000/sq m for a decent liveable building and for luxurious house construction this could go up to even 30-45,000/per sq.m . This depends on the specified requirements and some other factors that maybe consider as relevant in this costing method.
We built a large home like that in Mindinao. I regret building a 2 story home that big. We ended up spending 70,000$ USD. I want to sell it and build a smaller place with more land. Later build out buildings, cottage.
Thank you for sharing. I am getting married in Ormoc this October. Nothing spectacular since we are older but I was going to invite you guys but it seems you are not in the Philippines. I wanted to pick your brain about other things. Hope we can communicate, I also want to retire in Ormoc. Stay safe and good luck with your project.
Good job! That's cheap labor. Very hard to find skilled labor. Everything is cash in the Philippines. Usually the budget gets doubled by the time you finish the project.
My estimate for a house of this size would likely cost 40k- usd. As a shipping container size ,single bedroom with kitchen livingroom & bathroom would usually cost about 6-10k
The best thing is one does not need planning permission to build. I know I built a home and boarding house in Cagayan de Oro City. Yes, simple if you have the money.
I heard numerous stories in the Philippines once the builder receives the payment, they scam you and leave the house unfinished. I hope you got a reputable real estate builder or construction company. When your house is finished and you completed your final inspection, would you recommend the builder?
@@AdamandJanesLifestyle I bought 1000sq m lot in neighboring province Samar. I would like to ask if your builders go to other province as well. I’m not sure to build my house unless I decide to live and oversee the progress they made. I have a problem with trust, my own brother spent my money intended for the taxes. I wish there is an architect who is trustworthy like what you have. I love your video, I could feel the excitement you feel about your new house. Good luck!
Adam I wish I could get my wife to make the change from the US to the Philippines. If it was just me I would be there. You are still young and I love your vision very nice. Best of luck
Hi Thanks for your video, I have a filipino partner we live in the UK and I have just bought 1000sqm plot on the beach in Romblon. Where is your property and which architect did you use please Thanks Des
Hello Jane and Adam, Beautiful house. Wow 4M in pesos looks really beautiful house guys. Yes it is getting closer to finish. Love the layouts. Thanks for sharing guys. Love it.
I live on Camiguin Island and wondered if you had considered leasing a house verses building. I leased 2 two story houses on the beach for P8000 a month. My cousin has lived here for 20 years and he thinks renting is cheaper in the long run. He owns a 5 bedroom and is not as nice as the place I am renting.
Hi, you didn’t hire a contractor but only foreman to construct your house? Me and husband are planning to build a house also in Cebu, and considering these 2 options. Thanks for your response
Hi. We had an architect design the house which we then modified. We had several people involved at different stages and always had the work checked along the way 😊
I'm building a house in the Philippines at this time for my wife's family. Labor cost is about 60 us dollars a day for 7 people 1 builder 1 skilled block layer 5 skilled labors. Cost of material is about the same as in the USA for steel rod bags of cement and gravel/ sand. The real savings is the labor cost. They don't have a redi mix truck show up at $120.00 a cu yard but mix it by hand. To give you an idea the concrete is mixed about the same rate as the USA as a 6 sack mix concrete. 1750 pounds rocks 1750 pounds sand 6 sacks cement (96 pounds cement per bag + - a few pounds) Mix rate by hand 3 bags rocks 3 bags sand 1 sack cement. Just keep this in mind everything is based on a global market for natural resources and man made products. My cost for a 3 story house 800 sq ft per floor will be about $30,000 USD that does not include cost of the land and one floor is a complete finished house for her parents. The other floors will be shells and need to be finished at a later date for our retirement house. Take into account its on a hill, so a lot of money went into a foundation ( basement so 4 floors) Concrete hollow blocks are about 4 in thick and 15 in long (not sure of cost) but when finished are about 5.5 to 6 inch thick with skim coat to cover house electric wire and solid core filled with rod and concrete. If you do a concrete roof I think its cheaper then a steel roof system.
Hi not to sound nasty but P4m so far is well OTT I lost my house there though Yolanda 3 bed single storey on 5000sq mtr land The cost was a little under 1m total My wife is now in Mindanoa while i am back in the UK to work to be able to rebuild but this time in Mindanao the house will be a 3 bed single storey ECO We now have the land cost P300k made plans for the house and cost of materials appox P325k this does not include labour but does include solar panels to cover brownouts.We will be 10/15 mins from beach 10 mins to town and 20 mins from city I will do a channel to show from start to finish plus cost etc and give help where i can Oh just to say have been in PH for 10 years+
Both of you look young and talk about retirement. Who knows what happens in 30 years? I never thought to build a house and not living in it from the beginning. We did it in a different way. Saving money over 25 years and after retirement we started building our house in the Philippines. We purchased 1.200 m2 land and build a 150 m2 house. The cost was approximately 100.000 € inclusive deep well and moving to the Philippines.
Thanks, we have a goal to life a simple life in the Philippines. You never know what will happen and Adam's health isn't the best. We sacrifice in the UK to enable our dream in the Philippines.
How about the engineers? How much did you paid for that? I’m really planning to have my own house same style as yours, been thankful to view this vlog❤️ informative
I look forward to seeing your house when its finished. I am just about to work on Nelia's and my house for the next video but it will take me a little time to make. The cost as you say maybe high but in the UK that is vary good value
Thanks mate. We are still very much in the planning stage for the final decorations etc. Your house looks great too and we are looking forward to seeing the video and catching up again soon. Take care both of you :)
Hi Adam and Jane Did you send any electric cables or fuse boxes from UK. I have been told not to use electric components from Philippines. What advice can you give.. And the best and cheapest Visa is a 13A . That has to be renewed every 5 years..
Hi Tim, we used all electric components from the Philippines but the best quality possible. The electric current is different to the UK therefore the cables might be ok but the fuses probably wouldn't be. 230v in the UK and 220v in the Philippines. The best Visa would be the 13A as its far simplier to stay for longer and I believe the working restrictions are either lifted or better. Its something we still have to fully look into. Thanks.
Thank You for sharing your journey. Great Channel. Which province will you guys be moving to? I hope to live half the year in US ( Philadelphia) and half in South East Asia ( Philippines 🇵🇭).
Nice content but a House in UK and build one at the Phillis sounds not like living a easy life. Many has nothing in their homeland or need to sell everything for the new start. You already live a comfortable life. How much will be a 3 bedroom house with 100 sqm ? Estimatet.
Nice video . I look forward to watching the house progress . Your thoughts about life in the Philippines compared to the western world is spot on . That is part of the reason I fell in love with the Philippines . I can't wait until I can make it my home rather than just a place I vacation .
@@AdamandJanesLifestyle so you have 500sqm and you bulid 150sqm pair story right? 2 story total 300 sqm . hope i got it correct . i think there is limit about how much you can build on the land you can't buy 500 sqm and build ground floor 500sqm . lot got to have some limitation . but thanks look very lovely
Hi guys. Looks like you have your priorities straight in how you’re planning a financial future. My wife is Waray from Biliran. We’ve been married for 38 years and have decided to have a home built in the Tacloban area for visits and to pass on to family. While we we were originally going to hire an architect and build on land already owned on Biliran, we decided instead to go with an established builder (in this case Camella) which should insure a well built home. There was also the security to consider (it’s gated and manned), and water and sewer are taken care of (no drilling or septic to do if we were building back in the province). Your house is huge! Cooling it will be the biggest problem as you already know. When I lived there 40 years ago, fans were the only thing around, but I was acclimated and it didn’t bother me much and my wife didn’t even notice it. Today, I think it’s going to be rough on both of us! Good luck!
l m interesting to now if yuo need to have permitió of the goverment to build a home in Filipinas land.No body say nothing about that importante detail. Hear in Puerto Rico the goverment Will put you a fine of $ 10000 dollars if you put a mail with out permition. And that Is real bad becaus the poor personas no have chance to have a proper place for the familys Iven if yuo now a lot abuot all kind of construcción. si if yuo no need permition over thear Is a real BLESS. well gays good Luke. CHAO
We have reconsidered buying anything from Camella after investigating a lot of negative reviews. Back to plan A, buying a lot with family members checking things out and then building using an architect/builder.
I wish you both the best life the lord has to offer. I will surely be following your channel you are two wonderful people that really explain your plan and make it easy to understand?? I am waiting out this pandemic and had to put my plans on hold we are dreaming of building our home in Negros Occidental already have out lot and really cant wait to proceed. I don't think this was an accident that we came across your channel you both are a godsend and great example thank you 😊
Thank you so much for your kind words and we too are waiting out the pandemic to continue our plan which is why we have been a bit quiet this year. We have lots to do. Good luck with your build too and we look forward to seeing the progress. God bless and thank you :)
hi can I ask if the 4million cost includes everything like the labor of worker , archetich like everyhting ? i love to have a response from cause im planning to build a house and i have no idea where to start
Hi, yes the 4 million was the total cost of everything - land, workers, architects, materials etc. Good luck with your plans and we are always free to give any help we can :)
Adam and Jane, Your build looks to be of high quality and durable. We are seeing similar cost onours which started in 2014 and is ongoing. Still no electrical or water systems but materials are delivered. Currently building windows and doors as well as an atrium handrail and safety railings around a multi level flat roof. There are 174 panels to build, mostly handrails. All are done as pictures bent out of flat iron. Our original plans are pretty much intact except for the atrium requiring a 7 meter hole in the ceiling, and the windows being changed from rectangular to round. But it still looks like the drawings. The plans and permits took 3 months and the electrical meter is still a work in progress although April 22-2019 looks like the day the meter will be installed. Our breaker box is Westinghouse from the US as are the major breakers. Westinghouse branded local breakers will make up the 27 branch breakers. Water lines will be PEX tubing run thru conduit we put in the concrete. The fittings, tools, and crimp and cinch rings are also US made. We installed some plumbing in the workers house in 2014 with the blue PVC. The first solvent cement failed although the Neltex we use today is great stuff. Also the blue pipe is bigger than the fittings . If you don't sand down the pip[e enough it wipes the Neltex off pushing the fittings on. We tried threaded pipe which is very thin and does not appear top have taper on the threads. You can see and feel the threads on the inside of the pipe sections. It seems to be SCH 20 or something similar rather than SCH 40 we are used to. The new PPR pipe is available here but I have no experience with that product. We totally missed putting in conduit for the CAT-6 cables. A problem since we used poured concrete construction. That is the cable for internet, TV, speakers, intercom, and CCTV cameras and recorders. We shipped the first 3 miles of electrical wire form the US from stock at my machine shop. Problem was buying THHN wire stranded and made from copper. The larger sizes on the plans aren't apparently sold here. A local hardware store is supplying wire now and the Panasonic light switches look to be very good. I sourced some Cooper recepticals which also seem well made. The first two electricians worked one day and didn't come back. The third company worked a day and was willing to wire the house. It is just hard to get excited over wireing when we have been 4 years trying to get service with the utility transformer pole on our property. Retired elderly people building on social security income are in the bit by bit construction category. george and aurora on "aurora riel grimes@facebook.com"
Its a long process but worth it in the end. We have had similar issues but I'm sure it will work out well. Its exciting getting the wiring done and things are progressing. We are with you on the bit by bit process but it can be done. Take care my friend :)
How are you able to move to the Philippines. just like that. How are you going to live, like jobs and so one. It has to be a big difference from the UK?
Good move on your plans on living in the province of the Philippines, I myself prefer the province, you remember more whats important in life, family and nature, simplicity is good for the soul.
Hi AJ! Beautiful home I’m happy for you! You gave a lot of information that was awesome..... I have 1 question though. The costs you described.....did that include price of lot? Thanks
In my opinion here in the Philippines if you want to build a house is very low cost compare to other countries because the labor cost here is so low. Daily minimum wage of worker in province 400 pesos o 8 US dollars the mason maybe at 500-700 pesos 10-14 USD daily. Plus the materials not so expensive because you used Philippine peso if you have money USD in you spent here that a big ratio. Here in our province the skilled worker is 500-700 pesos daily, Laborer 400 php.
You guys doing a really good job and you doing amazing congratulations both of you specially to Jane. Some people spending money in the bars party a lot you being smarter take care and God bless!
Hi Adam and Jane from Canada. Adam as I travel a lot to Iloilo Philippines and would like to retire there I have one question how do / did put the property in both names? Beautiful house little by little you will get there. God bless both.
A attorney can write something up were you can own half the house in a new build not the lot only philipina can own. A breakup attorney fees will eat up your half of house if she resist. You can put your name on paper work but it means little in reality I am no attorney only what I understand
My aunt is filipino married to my uncle. She has homes in Leyte Ormoc. Nida Contiango Ellis. Do you know any Contiango family? They say its nice there. My wifes family is from Concepcion Tarlac
If you are not on location and you put in wiring for the electricity and coper piping for the plumbing, you better have a TRUSTWORTHY relative guarding the house as it is being built, or you will need to buy those things again when they are ripped out of the house and stolen by scrap collectors.
You should have had a contractor with all inclusive...in other words, you pay for the job when it's finished, rather than paying on a daily. We bought 3 bedroom in a nice subdivision for 60K USA 🇺🇸 dollars 💵 but good luck 👍 hope all goes well.
Hello to both of you from NY. Thank you for sharing your video. I also plan to build my own house in Negros Oriental since I already had 80 sq.meters lot. I plan to make it 2 story house 3 bedroom on the 2nd flr and LR, DR , Kitchen and powder room on the lower level. Any thoughts of the cost for my dream house plan? Just an estimate will be appreciated! Thank you.
When it comes down to building a house in the Philippines the biggest variations are what Island you’re on and if you’re in the city or not. It is not the size of the house, of course that is one factor but it’s actually a smaller one. If you’re building a house inside of Manila or Cebu it will cost you triple as outside of the city. If your two hours outside of the city it will drop even lower. Then the price will drop even lover of your on a small island without a major city. I don’t really like it when people compare the cost of living or what their property cost them and they just phrase it as the “cost in the Philippines” with out explaining these things.
4,000,000.00p is $82,00.00 Us so far. That seems like a lot for the Philippines. Is there a reason to build a 5 bedroom house for 3 people? Not being a wise guy just curios....
It's very well built. It's not a lot for the size and build quality compared to most western countries. In the UK it would cost twice as much. See our video episode 4 about the origins of the house.
Cost of labor in ur province is so cheap, it's not like that everywhere. My father is a foreman and as far as i know his rate per day is 1k and his skilled worker rate is 700 a day.
That's very expensive and the house is not fully completed. Maybe because they know your a foreigner and your not on site, but I wish you well and all the best for your future. Subscribed!
Thanks but it's not. I've had no contact with the builders and they are talking with Filipinos. The cost is due to the quality and quantity of materials used. The location too. Thanks 😊
Hey guys nice video and info.. i've bene watching ur video's .I'm italian and am also in a rilationship with a filippina 3yrs Now we have Project to build a 4 Storey which Will be apartments and a restaurant this year if God wants we gonna start it when i go to the philippines.. we are hopping to spend 2 and half mil peso. The fate of my Lady IS the one Who Will build it so in this we are Lucky and by the Way our location IS in The province in NAGA CITY. :-)
Thanks Jeffery. Sounds like a great plan and all the best to you. Naga City is a nice place. If you need any advice we are more than happy to help as its a long process but not as hard as it seems :)
@@AdamandJanesLifestyleoh REALLY thanks a lot and however our plan is to finish it in 4/5 years time cuz like u already know it recures a lot of money. I also miss uk cuz I was living there before buy but now I'm in Berlin Germany working! :-)
@@jefferyasamany9545 Germany is nice! Your plan is like our and it does take time but no need to rush if you aren't planning to move in straight away. Bit by bit works and is easier to manage as long as someone is looking after the site.
Great content. Very informative. Keep Sharing. You are helping answer alot of questions.
Thank you so much :)
@@AdamandJanesLifestyle your very welcome love your vlogs I hope that's me one day having the life that you all have
Way to go Jane and Adam, we buit a three door appartment over 16 years ago with one door exclusively for our use, it cost us about a one a have million pesos then. It was a good investment, we rent the two doors and we have vacation home any time our family needs it.
That sounds awesome! Great business plan.
Happy to see your video Adams family. I’m from Ormoc and currently living in US .Always mi ga follow sa inyo video by the way, the house looks great.Congratulations Adam,Jane and Isabella GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS.
Good choice of land-ownership and home building location. The location seems to be at higher elevation which will be away from any type of natural catastrophe specifically floodings.
Thanks
Wow.. Thats a beautiful house maam jane and sir. Adams, congrats po.. Good Luck.. Po..
Wow, that's a lot and you haven't got into the expensive stuff yet.
I built a 2 story 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, with a flat roof that is a patio now, but you can add a third floor if you want. The plumbing and electric is there to go up 2 more floors. Anyway right now it's only 120 sqm . Land and house was $45k USD.
Maybe you're not too far off, because I designed, contracted and supervised the complete build. I can't imagine not being there, I caught the workers screwing up on a regular basis. Stupid things like tiling the bathroom before the plumbing was done, but I was there to stop them before they had more than a couple tiles on the floor, so the mistake didn't cost me any money.
I'm an Engineer too, so the contractors didn't have a lot of material to waste. I made sure I had some extra material left over too, like floor tile, so you had a couple boxes left over from the same dye lot. Then if a tile gets broken later you can replace it and it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb.
Anyway my building cost was about $250 per sqm. finished. House was $30k and the land was $15k USD.
Well I've rambled enough, good luck and God Bless with your Philippine dream.
Thank you for your comment. We still have lots of stuff to buy we do it slowly because of the cost. It's hard not being there but we have family looking after the builder. Do you have a video of your house? Have a great day.
@@AdamandJanesLifestyle I wish I did a video, because I don't think anyone has done one in Cambodia.
I have all still pictures and kept all the receipts, it would be great info for people building here to know the costs and of course there is a price locals pay and one foreigners pay. I paid the local price because my partner dealt with all the contractors and suppliers. Plus my neighbours were building at the same time so we could make larger orders and get a discount too.
They were locals so I knew what they paid for materials and labour too, which helped keep costs down.
Keep praying and hard working,you will finish your dream house😇God bless..
Thank you
Or 2-3 amen
I found this channel by searching for homesteading info in the Philippines, we have some plans to retire there and live sustainably as possible by means of growing our own food, this amount is a bit of a shock but thank you for sharing...gives us a bit of insight how to do it,get some plans going and start saving a little bit more.
Thank you
You built your home correct and smart. I have see the finish product, i love the area and how you made this your dream home. Budget is important. buy what you need not what you want. You both are wise smart and sensible people . Happy you shared this for us and even more happy you are finally home where you want to be.
As much as You can try to isolate one bedroom with airconditionner with solar power due to many brownouts in the country right now .Also Solar lights all around your house with CCTV camera with sensor alarm to all your doors and windows running on solar power back up that does not cost that much but give you some Peace in mind .
That's a good idea thank you
Just discovered your channel and really like it so far. My husband and I are also on the FIRE (financial indpendence/retire early) path but we've still got 13.5 years or so left, and we plan to retire in the Philippines. We aren't sure yet if we want to build a house or just buy a condo somewhere so videos like these really help! Take care!
Malapit na talaga gurl, so Happy for you and Adam, you guys are the best example for those who dream and worked hard to achieved their goals. Happy easter and God bless. mwuahh😘
Salamat girl. Happy Easter din
This is so motivating, I wish I had found your channel 3 years ago, I saw your most recent videos first now youtube recommending me the much older stuff 😂
Thank you so much my friend 😊
How much do you anticipate for complete build, as far as PHP/ square meter? How many SM is your house? Do you plan to air condition the entire house?
Hi, we don't have a final figure yet. The lot is 500sqm and house 330sqm. We will have some a/c but mostly fans.
Happy to see you guys your dream house ❤️We are building our retirement home too in the philippines. God bless you. Regards from Canada
That's awesome guys! We hope it goes well and you can be there soon. God bless you 😊
we have land that is 300sqm. My parents are thinking of building a house that is 2 story with 3 bedrooms, a dining room, a kitchen, a family room, a guest area near the entrance, and a living room. How much do you think it would cost? Our budget is also around 4 million pesos.
Thanks for posting, it’s very inspiring. I am planning to retire in the Philippines too, so far I have the land and I am paying for long term health Care for the next 7 yrs. I still have 8-10 yrs in the Isle of Man because my kids are yr 9 and yr 7, hopefully they are done with their education by then. I am planning to Go Home once the Pandemic is over so I can start planting fruit bearing trees. Hopefully would have enough money for pagtambak and the fence in 5 yrs. I am planning to sell my Home in 7 yrs and hopefully that would be enough to build a 3 bedrooms bungalow with solar energy and a small organic garden.
Very admirable having build your dream house for over 4 million Pesos. My wife and I hope to start construction early 2021 in a community called Rockaway Beach, south of Puerto Princesa.
HELLO ADAM AND JANE , MY PLAN ALSO IS BUILDING A HOUSE IN THE PHILIPPINES, AW AWAY FROM THE CITY.IN REALITY I'M STILL ON THE SAVING MOOD, PROBABLY 2 MORE YEARS, HOPING MY PHILIPPINE DREAM WILL COME TRUE. IT'S A HOME SWEET HOME!!!!!!
Good luck it will come true. We are still saving to finish the house.
I have a nice lot in ormoc with my beautiful Filipino wife and we plan to start building the fist floor of our home in March 2021.. lot payed .. $15000 Aud. My start budget for the home is 1 million.. we are looking for an honest good builder who will work with us as we build as per our savings.. we plan a business when we finally move back in a few years .. any advice appreciated
Cheers Simon and Grace
Nice.. Can you share how you acquired the land. Are you leasing? Or did you buy the lot. And how much for? Thank you and best of wishes, Or anyone who has some information on the land. Most of the land I search for sale is very high prices.
Its easy to buy a land or lot her in the philippines anywhere the owners willing to guide
FYI: For todays construction cost,contractors only need to get the required floor area for the total cost of the building by multiplying it by a cost factor which may range from as low as P15,000/per sq m and as high as P25,000/sq m for a decent liveable building and for luxurious house construction this could go up to even 30-45,000/per sq.m . This depends on the specified requirements and some other factors that maybe consider as relevant in this costing method.
We built a large home like that in Mindinao. I regret building a 2 story home that big. We ended up spending 70,000$ USD. I want to sell it and build a smaller place with more land. Later build out buildings, cottage.
Hello! May I know if how much do you pay the architect? And how many square meter is your land? Please, i need your answer..
Thank you for sharing. I am getting married in Ormoc this October. Nothing spectacular since we are older but I was going to invite you guys but it seems you are not in the Philippines. I wanted to pick your brain about other things. Hope we can communicate, I also want to retire in Ormoc. Stay safe and good luck with your project.
Good job! That's cheap labor. Very hard to find skilled labor. Everything is cash in the Philippines. Usually the budget gets doubled by the time you finish the project.
Well said!
My estimate for a house of this size would likely cost 40k- usd. As a shipping container size ,single bedroom with kitchen livingroom & bathroom would usually cost about 6-10k
Try adding another $100k on top for a fully finished and furnished house.
40k USD is too low...
40ks is to low sorry. This house they got it’s will cost you more ! 4k that’s good
Hi, can you provide more information? I want to move to Philippines!!!!
So excited!
omg, this vlog is just I am looking for. we are planning to build our house next year. good luck, guys!
Thats awesome. Have you found a spot of land to build on yet? good luck too :)
@@AdamandJanesLifestyle we did. it will be in bohol
I'm wishing you guys all the best for your future and my your dreams come true!
Thank you
The best thing is one does not need planning permission to build. I know I built a home and boarding house in Cagayan de Oro City. Yes, simple if you have the money.
I heard numerous stories in the Philippines once the builder receives the payment, they scam you and leave the house unfinished. I hope you got a reputable real estate builder or construction company. When your house is finished and you completed your final inspection, would you recommend the builder?
We have a trusted builder and family overseeing everything. We pay bit by bit and not all up front. We definitely would recommend the builders.
haha... so much for the revering easter and that sort of religious fervor....
@@AdamandJanesLifestyle I bought 1000sq m lot in neighboring province Samar. I would like to ask if your builders go to other province as well. I’m not sure to build my house unless I decide to live and oversee the progress they made. I have a problem with trust, my own brother spent my money intended for the taxes. I wish there is an architect who is trustworthy like what you have. I love your video, I could feel the excitement you feel about your new house. Good luck!
Adam I wish I could get my wife to make the change from the US to the Philippines. If it was just me I would be there. You are still young and I love your vision very nice. Best of luck
I hope things work out for you too. It can be done. Never stop dreaming. Take care and stay safe :)
Hi Thanks for your video, I have a filipino partner we live in the UK and I have just bought 1000sqm plot on the beach in Romblon. Where is your property and which architect did you use please Thanks Des
You guys are so humble! And both are good looking!👍
Thank you so much 😊
Hello Jane and Adam, Beautiful house. Wow 4M in pesos looks really beautiful house guys. Yes it is getting closer to finish. Love the layouts. Thanks for sharing guys. Love it.
Thank you so much. We hope to finish it soon.
P4M is actually a good deal comparing to how would it cost in the UK or San Francisco.
I live on Camiguin Island and wondered if you had considered leasing a house verses building. I leased 2 two story houses on the beach for P8000 a month. My cousin has lived here for 20 years and he thinks renting is cheaper in the long run. He owns a 5 bedroom and is not as nice as the place I am renting.
Hi, you didn’t hire a contractor but only foreman to construct your house? Me and husband are planning to build a house also in Cebu, and considering these 2 options. Thanks for your response
Hi. We had an architect design the house which we then modified. We had several people involved at different stages and always had the work checked along the way 😊
for that large house 4M - 5M is not bad. congrats and hope you will like and enjoy living in the phil.
could you guys possibly post the list of prices for the building materials used ? ( in php or usd )
I'm building a house in the Philippines at this time for my wife's family. Labor cost is about 60 us dollars a day for 7 people 1 builder 1 skilled block layer 5 skilled labors. Cost of material is about the same as in the USA for steel rod bags of cement and gravel/ sand. The real savings is the labor cost. They don't have a redi mix truck show up at $120.00 a cu yard but mix it by hand. To give you an idea the concrete is mixed about the same rate as the USA as a 6 sack mix concrete. 1750 pounds rocks 1750 pounds sand 6 sacks cement (96 pounds cement per bag + - a few pounds) Mix rate by hand 3 bags rocks 3 bags sand 1 sack cement. Just keep this in mind everything is based on a global market for natural resources and man made products. My cost for a 3 story house 800 sq ft per floor will be about $30,000 USD that does not include cost of the land and one floor is a complete finished house for her parents. The other floors will be shells and need to be finished at a later date for our retirement house. Take into account its on a hill, so a lot of money went into a foundation ( basement so 4 floors) Concrete hollow blocks are about 4 in thick and 15 in long (not sure of cost) but when finished are about 5.5 to 6 inch thick with skim coat to cover house electric wire and solid core filled with rod and concrete. If you do a concrete roof I think its cheaper then a steel roof system.
Hi Adam and Jane. May i ask if the 4M. including the land?
Watching from Southern Leyte...😊
Hi not to sound nasty but P4m so far is well OTT I lost my house there though Yolanda 3 bed single storey on 5000sq mtr land The cost was a little under 1m total My wife is now in Mindanoa while i am back in the UK to work to be able to rebuild but this time in Mindanao the house will be a 3 bed single storey ECO We now have the land cost P300k
made plans for the house and cost of materials appox P325k this does not include labour but does include solar panels to cover brownouts.We will be 10/15 mins from beach 10 mins to town and 20 mins from city I will do a channel to show from start to finish plus cost etc and give help where i can Oh just to say have been in PH for 10 years+
Both of you look young and talk about retirement. Who knows what happens in 30 years? I never thought to build a house and not living in it from the beginning. We did it in a different way. Saving money over 25 years and after retirement we started building our house in the Philippines. We purchased 1.200 m2 land and build a 150 m2 house. The cost was approximately 100.000 € inclusive deep well and moving to the Philippines.
Thanks, we have a goal to life a simple life in the Philippines. You never know what will happen and Adam's health isn't the best. We sacrifice in the UK to enable our dream in the Philippines.
How about the engineers? How much did you paid for that? I’m really planning to have my own house same style as yours, been thankful to view this vlog❤️ informative
I cannot send pictures on here. I wish I could. I am leaving UK in 2022 to live in the Philippines. A new better life. God Bless.
God bless you my friend. You can make it happen. Just plan and prepare and you will be fine 😊
Awesome and informative video. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed one
Thank you so much. Have a blessed one too :)
I look forward to seeing your house when its finished. I am just about to work on Nelia's and my house for the next video but it will take me a little time to make. The cost as you say maybe high but in the UK that is vary good value
Thanks mate. We are still very much in the planning stage for the final decorations etc. Your house looks great too and we are looking forward to seeing the video and catching up again soon. Take care both of you :)
Hi Adam and Jane
Did you send any electric cables or fuse boxes from UK.
I have been told not to use electric components from Philippines.
What advice can you give..
And the best and cheapest Visa is a 13A .
That has to be renewed every 5 years..
Hi Tim, we used all electric components from the Philippines but the best quality possible. The electric current is different to the UK therefore the cables might be ok but the fuses probably wouldn't be. 230v in the UK and 220v in the Philippines. The best Visa would be the 13A as its far simplier to stay for longer and I believe the working restrictions are either lifted or better. Its something we still have to fully look into. Thanks.
Thank You so much for all the Interesting information in a nut shell ! Al
you 2 are on the right path,,the great minds and teamwork is what i love about this,,,phenominal
Thank you
if you don't have electricity, no air-conditioning, it is freaking hot inside that cement house especially during the summer.
We have electricity and will have ceiling fans and some air conditioning. There is a light breeze usually also.
@@AdamandJanesLifestyle The location is at around 2000 ft ASL, so it is cooler than at lower elevations.
Are you guys using insulation foam on your roof?
Building a house lets you pick just what you want. Looks like a nice place.:) Enjoy!
Thank you so much ☺️
Thank You for sharing your journey. Great Channel. Which province will you guys be moving to? I hope to live half the year in US ( Philadelphia) and half in South East Asia ( Philippines 🇵🇭).
Thanks, we will be living in Leyte, Ormoc City.
Great job, I'm proud you. Nenita from LS Vegas, Nevada USA
Nice content but a House in UK and build one at the Phillis sounds not like living a easy life.
Many has nothing in their homeland or need to sell everything for the new start.
You already live a comfortable life.
How much will be a 3 bedroom house with 100 sqm ? Estimatet.
Thanks, we have a house in the UK which we are selling to allow us to complete the house in the Philippines and live a simple life.
Nice video . I look forward to watching the house progress . Your thoughts about life in the Philippines compared to the western world is spot on . That is part of the reason I fell in love with the Philippines . I can't wait until I can make it my home rather than just a place I vacation .
Thank you so much. It's nice to meet like minded people. We really love it there and also can't wait to make it our permanent home.
how much % you can bulid out of the lot? lets say you have 400 sqm , you can build 200 sqm ? or more (just 1 floor for example)
It's up to you how much of it you build on my friend. Our lot is 500 sqm and house 300 sqm 😊
@@AdamandJanesLifestyle so you have 500sqm and you bulid 150sqm pair story right? 2 story total 300 sqm . hope i got it correct .
i think there is limit about how much you can build on the land you can't buy 500 sqm and build ground floor 500sqm . lot got to have some limitation . but thanks look very lovely
Hi guys. Looks like you have your priorities straight in how you’re planning a financial future. My wife is Waray from Biliran. We’ve been married for 38 years and have decided to have a home built in the Tacloban area for visits and to pass on to family. While we we were originally going to hire an architect and build on land already owned on Biliran, we decided instead to go with an established builder (in this case Camella) which should insure a well built home. There was also the security to consider (it’s gated and manned), and water and sewer are taken care of (no drilling or septic to do if we were building back in the province).
Your house is huge! Cooling it will be the biggest problem as you already know. When I lived there 40 years ago, fans were the only thing around, but I was acclimated and it didn’t bother me much and my wife didn’t even notice it. Today, I think it’s going to be rough on both of us! Good luck!
l m interesting to now if yuo need to have permitió of the goverment to build a home in Filipinas land.No body say nothing about that importante detail. Hear in Puerto Rico the goverment Will put you a fine of $ 10000 dollars if you put a mail with out permition. And that Is real bad becaus the poor personas no have chance to have a proper place for the familys Iven if yuo now a lot abuot all kind of construcción. si if yuo no need permition over thear Is a real BLESS. well gays good Luke. CHAO
Local permits for building a house are usually always required.
We have reconsidered buying anything from Camella after investigating a lot of negative reviews. Back to plan A, buying a lot with family members checking things out and then building using an architect/builder.
Yes that's true, before anyone can build a house make sure they have the right plan, dedication, and the right budget. 3:48
really?
Thanks. We appreciate all of your help too and god bless :)
@@genetilag It can be done. Jane has put in all of the money so far. WHOAMIUK1 is building a house in Kananga close to your land :)
@@AdamandJanesLifestyle you're welcome
I wish you both the best life the lord has to offer. I will surely be following your channel you are two wonderful people that really explain your plan and make it easy to understand?? I am waiting out this pandemic and had to put my plans on hold we are dreaming of building our home in Negros Occidental already have out lot and really cant wait to proceed. I don't think this was an accident that we came across your channel you both are a godsend and great example thank you 😊
Thank you so much for your kind words and we too are waiting out the pandemic to continue our plan which is why we have been a bit quiet this year. We have lots to do. Good luck with your build too and we look forward to seeing the progress. God bless and thank you :)
Congrats sa bago nyo houses at sana mahawaan ng inyong yaman
hi can I ask if the 4million cost includes everything like the labor of worker , archetich like everyhting ? i love to have a response from cause im planning to build a house and i have no idea where to start
Hi, yes the 4 million was the total cost of everything - land, workers, architects, materials etc. Good luck with your plans and we are always free to give any help we can :)
Adam and Jane, Your build looks to be of high quality and durable. We are seeing
similar cost onours which started in 2014 and is ongoing. Still no electrical or
water systems but materials are delivered. Currently building windows and doors
as well as an atrium handrail and safety railings around a multi level flat roof. There
are 174 panels to build, mostly handrails. All are done as pictures bent out of flat iron.
Our original plans are pretty much intact except for the atrium requiring a 7
meter hole in the ceiling, and the windows being changed from rectangular to
round. But it still looks like the drawings. The plans and permits took 3 months and the electrical meter is still a work in progress although April 22-2019 looks like the
day the meter will be installed. Our breaker box is Westinghouse from the US as
are the major breakers. Westinghouse branded local breakers will make up the
27 branch breakers. Water lines will be PEX tubing run thru conduit we put in the
concrete. The fittings, tools, and crimp and cinch rings are also US made. We
installed some plumbing in the workers house in 2014 with the blue PVC. The first
solvent cement failed although the Neltex we use today is great stuff. Also the
blue pipe is bigger than the fittings . If you don't sand down the pip[e enough it
wipes the Neltex off pushing the fittings on. We tried threaded pipe which is
very thin and does not appear top have taper on the threads. You can see and
feel the threads on the inside of the pipe sections. It seems to be SCH 20 or
something similar rather than SCH 40 we are used to. The new PPR pipe is
available here but I have no experience with that product. We totally missed
putting in conduit for the CAT-6 cables. A problem since we used poured concrete
construction. That is the cable for internet, TV, speakers, intercom, and CCTV
cameras and recorders.
We shipped the first 3 miles of electrical wire form the US from stock at
my machine shop. Problem was buying THHN wire stranded and made from
copper. The larger sizes on the plans aren't apparently sold here. A local
hardware store is supplying wire now and the Panasonic light switches look
to be very good. I sourced some Cooper recepticals which also seem well made.
The first two electricians worked one day and didn't come back. The third company
worked a day and was willing to wire the house. It is just hard to get excited
over wireing when we have been 4 years trying to get service with the utility
transformer pole on our property. Retired elderly people building on social security
income are in the bit by bit construction category.
george and aurora on "aurora riel grimes@facebook.com"
Its a long process but worth it in the end. We have had similar issues but I'm sure it will work out well. Its exciting getting the wiring done and things are progressing. We are with you on the bit by bit process but it can be done. Take care my friend :)
my brother is an electrician in Ormoc City. He can probably give you a good price for future wirings
Thank you so much my friend. We may need some electrical work doing soon. We will definitely consider this. God bless you 😊
How are you able to move to the Philippines. just like that. How are you going to live, like jobs and so one. It has to be a big difference from the UK?
We will explain all... :)
Good move on your plans on living in the province of the Philippines, I myself prefer the province, you remember more whats important in life, family and nature, simplicity is good for the soul.
Thank you, we completely agree. The province life is simple and people are friendly, kind and honest.
Hi AJ! Beautiful home I’m happy for you! You gave a lot of information that was awesome..... I have 1 question though. The costs you described.....did that include price of lot? Thanks
Hi Mike, thanks for watching. Yes it does include. Stay safe
Thanks for sharing lovely couple. We plan to build my dream house soon! You have a big house. How many sqm?
Thank you. We have 500 sqm. It looks big but it's not really in person lol how many sqm you have? Good luck with building your house
Did you catch that guys? @ Rona Singleton...: "WE plan to build MY dream house soon." Not ours, but hers. Smh.
Andrew Yung yes my dream house because my husband dream house is way too expensive.
Adam and Jane's Lifestyle we have 206 sqm. That’s big if 500 sqm
In my opinion here in the Philippines if you want to build a house is very low cost compare to other countries because the labor cost here is so low. Daily minimum wage of worker in province 400 pesos o 8 US dollars the mason maybe at 500-700 pesos 10-14 USD daily. Plus the materials not so expensive because you used Philippine peso if you have money USD in you spent here that a big ratio. Here in our province the skilled worker is 500-700 pesos daily, Laborer 400 php.
You guys doing a really good job and you doing amazing congratulations both of you specially to Jane. Some people spending money in the bars party a lot you being smarter take care and God bless!
Thank so much. We really work hard hopefully it will finish soon. Have a great day
Hi Adam and Jane from Canada. Adam as I travel a lot to Iloilo Philippines and would like to retire there I have one question how do / did put the property in both names? Beautiful house little by little you will get there. God bless both.
Hi, you can put property in anyone's name but foreigners cannot own land by themselves. That wont be a problem for us however. Thanks :)
A attorney can write something up were you can own half the house in a new build not the lot only philipina can own. A breakup attorney fees will eat up your half of house if she resist. You can put your name on paper work but it means little in reality I am no attorney only what I understand
What a dream. What a Project. What a commitment. Best luck to you.
Thank you
Your new subs watching here in Toronto...wish more blessing good health and happiness 🇵🇭🇨🇦.
Thanks
Holy wow the 4m's worth of concrete. Are you guys trying to build an armory house? Bet that can withstand a Category 10 typhoon.
How many bedroom is this? and what is the floor area?
wow 4 million to this date.. is it so expensive because its 2 stories? or was the lot so expensive?
The lot wasn't too expensive when it was bought however has more than doubled in price since.
Hi beautiful house design. May I know how you engaged your builder? My architect builder is avoiding my calls.
It can be a challenge for sure! We will have a new vlog soon about all the things we have encountered so far on the build!
very beautiful and green place!!!
Thank you
great information sis, laki ng bahay at ang ganda!!
salamat sis :)
My aunt is filipino married to my uncle. She has homes in Leyte Ormoc. Nida Contiango Ellis. Do you know any Contiango family?
They say its nice there. My wifes family is from Concepcion Tarlac
We don't my friend. Ormoc is pretty populated but still so much nature and beauty here 😊
If you are not on location and you put in wiring for the electricity and coper piping for the plumbing, you better have a TRUSTWORTHY relative guarding the house as it is being built, or you will need to buy those things again when they are ripped out of the house and stolen by scrap collectors.
Its well looked after :)
I really like ur vlogs .n keep strong n happy mate
Thank you so much, stay safe too friend :)
best wishes from Australia
Thanks
You should have had a contractor with all inclusive...in other words, you pay for the job when it's finished, rather than paying on a daily. We bought 3 bedroom in a nice subdivision for 60K USA 🇺🇸 dollars 💵 but good luck 👍 hope all goes well.
Your house looks amazing I'm looking forward so much to going to phillipines to see my fiance and be so happy like you both are 🙂
Thank you so much. We hope you are able to travel soon. God bless you 😊
Hello to both of you from NY. Thank you for sharing your video. I also plan to build my own house in Negros Oriental since I already had 80 sq.meters lot. I plan to make it 2 story house 3 bedroom on the 2nd flr and LR, DR , Kitchen and powder room on the lower level. Any thoughts of the cost for my dream house plan? Just an estimate will be appreciated! Thank you.
Hi, it would depend on your design and materials used but you should be able to build a very nice house for 2-4 million pesos :)
How did you guys meet
I guess the land is in Jane’s name. I’m needing to do the same .
thanks for sharing the cost!
Thank you so much. God bless you 😊
When it comes down to building a house in the Philippines the biggest variations are what Island you’re on and if you’re in the city or not. It is not the size of the house, of course that is one factor but it’s actually a smaller one.
If you’re building a house inside of Manila or Cebu it will cost you triple as outside of the city. If your two hours outside of the city it will drop even lower. Then the price will drop even lover of your on a small island without a major city.
I don’t really like it when people compare the cost of living or what their property cost them and they just phrase it as the “cost in the Philippines” with out explaining these things.
4,000,000.00p is $82,00.00 Us so far. That seems like a lot for the Philippines. Is there a reason to build a 5 bedroom house for 3 people? Not being a wise guy just curios....
It's very well built. It's not a lot for the size and build quality compared to most western countries. In the UK it would cost twice as much. See our video episode 4 about the origins of the house.
Cost of labor in ur province is so cheap, it's not like that everywhere. My father is a foreman and as far as i know his rate per day is 1k and his skilled worker rate is 700 a day.
Cheaper to build a house in the Philippines than UK for sure. Good Luck !
It really is. The land alone in the UK is more than the land and entire house in the Philippines! Thanks :)
@@AdamandJanesLifestyle Yup, my newly renovated kitchen here in the US is worth more than a five bedroom home in the Philippines.
This video is great. Thanks a lot!!
wow congrats i like the house not even finish yet looks nice already how much more when it finish
You can do this together ate Jane...🙂🙂 good luck and God bless you...
Salamat. God bless you :)
Have you decided on the exterior colour of the house?
Not fully but were thinking of white or biege shade with detailed brickwork effect in places. Thanks :)
That's very expensive and the house is not fully completed. Maybe because they know your a foreigner and your not on site, but I wish you well and all the best for your future. Subscribed!
Thanks but it's not. I've had no contact with the builders and they are talking with Filipinos. The cost is due to the quality and quantity of materials used. The location too. Thanks 😊
Is it a lot cooler up on the mountain?
It really is noticeable 😊
Hey guys nice video and info.. i've bene watching ur video's .I'm italian and am also in a rilationship with a filippina 3yrs Now we have Project to build a 4 Storey which Will be apartments and a restaurant this year if God wants we gonna start it when i go to the philippines.. we are hopping to spend 2 and half mil peso. The fate of my Lady IS the one Who Will build it so in this we are Lucky and by the Way our location IS in The province in NAGA CITY. :-)
Thanks Jeffery. Sounds like a great plan and all the best to you. Naga City is a nice place. If you need any advice we are more than happy to help as its a long process but not as hard as it seems :)
@@AdamandJanesLifestyleoh REALLY thanks a lot and however our plan is to finish it in 4/5 years time cuz like u already know it recures a lot of money. I also miss uk cuz I was living there before buy but now I'm in Berlin Germany working! :-)
@@jefferyasamany9545 Germany is nice! Your plan is like our and it does take time but no need to rush if you aren't planning to move in straight away. Bit by bit works and is easier to manage as long as someone is looking after the site.
@@AdamandJanesLifestyle thanks :-)