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Introduction
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Name
of Seller:
Eco Holdings Limited
NOTE:
In this Property Information
section, the words "you" and
"your" refer to the buyer. The
words "we", "us" and "our" refer
to the Seller.
Welcome! Thank you for your
interest in purchasing a lot on
the island of Long Caye at
Lighthouse Reef. The island, and
the lots located on it, are a
unique environment, with many
special topographical and
ecological properties and
characteristics. Although we may
not be required to provide you the
information in this packet, we
have chosen to do so in order to
make your purchase a more informed
one, and to disclose all the
unique amenities and features of
the island to you. Of course, we
are welcome to visit the island in
person.
You
should be aware that as the Seller
is not the developer, the
information and disclosures in
this Property Information section
are merely a summary of
information that we feel would be
important to purchasers.
General
Information
The
lots are located on the island of
Long Caye at the Lighthouse Reef
Atoll (hereinafter, “Long Caye”),
which is located in Belize,
Central America. It is believed
the maximum number of lots that
will use the recreational
facilities, located on Long Caye
in common with other owners of
lots on Long Caye (the "Lot
Owners") is nine hundred
ninety-six (996), subject to
increase or decrease at any time
and from time to time, depending
on a variety of factors including,
but not limited to, revised
development plans, market
conditions and governmental
controls. Pleasure Island Limited
is the primary developer of Long
Caye. In addition, Pleasure Island
Limited is the Declarant under the
Eco-Guidelines and is responsible
for implementing the overall
development of Long Caye.
(Capitalized terms contained
herein shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in the
Eco-Guidelines unless the context
suggests otherwise.)
The
Developer is responsible for the
construction of the infrastructure
and other developmental features
of the island. Additional phases
and lots are planned for this
development. The developer may
adjust phasing and add additional
property to the subdivision at its
discretion, out of the seller’s
control. The developer and owner
of Long Caye is Pleasure Island
Limited, c/o International
Services, Inc., Santiago Gomez, 62
Gabourel Street, Belize City,
Belize, C.A.
All
money figures are provided in U.S.
Dollars. Amounts provided are
subject to vary slightly based on
economic conditions which may
affect the exchange rates between
Belize and the United States.
Title
to the Property and Land Use
A
person with legal title to
property generally has the right
to own, use, and enjoy the
property. You will not have legal
title until you receive a valid
deed (see disclosures below
regarding Belize). We will also
provide you with information about
any land use restrictions and
encumbrances, mortgages, or liens
and some important facts about
payments, recording, and title
insurance. Note that your
contract for sale/parcel purchase
agreement may contain further
details which you should review or
have a professional review before
signing.
Method
of Sale
Sales
Contract and Delivery of Deed
- In connection with the purchase
of a lot, you will be asked to
sign a sales contract (“Parcel
Purchase Agreement”). If you wish
to finance a portion of the
purchase price, we may assist you
by lending you money and securing
your loan with a mortgage against
the property. In general, a total
deposit of ten percent (10%) of
the purchase price will be
required at the time of signing
the sales contract. If your lot
is fully paid at the time of
closing, the deed to the property
(the Belize registered “Land
Certificate”) will be delivered to
you after closing.
The
closing of the purchase of the lot
usually takes place within 150
days after the date on which the
purchase agreement is fully signed
by both parties and you have
received all closing documents,
and in any event, a deed will be
delivered to you within 180 days
after the date when the purchase
agreement is signed by you, or
when applicable by the laws of
Belize, which may require your
full satisfaction of any mortgage
on your lot before a registered
Land Certificate (the Belize
equivalent of a deed) is delivered
to you. A registered Land
Certificate will, however, be
recorded in your name, and held on
file with the Government of Belize
for notice purposes until such
time as your mortgage is
satisfied.
Regardless of the laws of Belize,
the Seller will issue to you,
within 180 days after the purchase
agreement is signed, documentary
evidence that a purchase has taken
place, regardless of any
outstanding mortgages on your
lot. The Seller will registered
these transfer documents in Belize
and you will be afforded all
protections that such documents
provide after being registered
under Belize law. Upon full
payment by purchasers, a
registered Land Certificate will
be delivered to the Seller from
the Government of Belize, which
will thereafter be forwarded to
the purchaser.
Type
of Deed
- The transfer of legal title to
all lots will be by a Belize
Transfer of Land, free and clear
of all monetary liens and
encumbrances except for real
property taxes not yet due and
payable.
Encumbrances,
Mortgages, and Liens
The
lots in Long Caye described in
this Property Information section
are not subject to a blanket lien
or mortgage.
Title
Insurance
In
the event you wish to obtain an
attorney’s opinion of title or a
title insurance policy, we
recommend that an appropriate
professional interpret the opinion
or policy.
Payments
Escrow
- Your earnest money deposits will
be held in escrow pending the
closing by the law firm of Jason
Weaver, Attorney at Law, 7300 W.
Camino Real Suite 201, Boca Raton,
Florida 33433. The escrow agent is
an independent third party
authorized to disburse to you all
money you have paid prior to
closing in the event of our
failure to convey title or default
of any other obligation.
Prepayment
- If we finance the purchase of
your lot, there will be no
prepayment penalty, if and when
you decide to prepay your note.
If, on the other hand, an
independent financial institution
finances the purchase of your lot,
you will need to review the
financing documents to determine
whether there is any prepayment
penalty.
Default
- In the event you default in the
performance of any obligation or
covenant under the sales contract
prior to closing or which prevents
closing from taking place, as
provided, we may elect to
terminate the contract and retain
your non-refundable security
deposit, including accrued
interest, if any, or seek any and
all remedies available at law or
in equity. You should review your
sales contract for a full
explanation of the remedies
available to both parties in the
event of default.
The
Use of Your Lot
Covenants
- A declaration of covenants for
Long Caye (the “Eco-Guidelines”)
has been or will be recorded
against the land in the
subdivision in the public records
of Belize. The Eco-Guidelines
contain provisions, which will
require lot purchasers to secure
permissions, approvals or take
other action prior to constructing
upon, using and disposing of a
lot. This discussion pertains to
the Eco-Guidelines in effect as of
12/31/04. The Eco-Guidelines
provided by the Seller may be
updated, amended, or differ. This
discussion is not legal advice and
is not a warranty of the meaning
or interpretation of any
provisions of your Eco-Guidelines.
The
Eco-Guidelines provide for
architectural control of all
properties within the subdivision.
A committee formed by the
applicable property owners
association will oversee
architectural and environmental
control within the subdivision.
The Environmental Review Board
(the “ERB”) will have exclusive
jurisdiction over all original
construction within the
subdivision as well as assuring
that such construction complies
with and abides by the
Environmental Compliance Plan.
The ERB will have the authority to
adopt design guidelines for the
subdivision, as well as
application and review procedures;
provided that such procedures are
consistent with the initial design
guidelines for the subdivision,
which has been implemented. The
property owners association, if
any, may form a Modifications
Committee (“MC”) to have
jurisdiction over modifications,
additions, and alterations made to
existing structures within such
subdivision. The MC may implement
its own guidelines and procedures,
provided they are consistent with
the design guidelines of the ERB.
The
Eco-Guidelines also set out a
number of covenants on use of
property within the subdivision
and also authorize the Board of
Directors of the property owners
association to make and enforce
rules and regulations in addition
to those contained in the
Eco-Guidelines. The Eco-Guidelines
also contain covenants regulating
general restrictions against
offensive activities and unsightly
or unkempt conditions or the
pursuit of hobbies which may lead
to disorderly, unsightly, or
unkempt conditions; prohibits the
discharge of firearms; storage of
combustible liquids, or the
display of any sign unless
approved by the ERB. Prohibitions
against construction of any
exterior structures (except with
permission from the ERB or MC),
obstruction, rechanneling or other
interference with drainage flows
and the subdivision of any lot are
set forth in the Eco-Guidelines.
In addition, the Eco-Guidelines
require lot owners to notify the
property owners association in the
event that a lot is sold or title
to the lot is otherwise
transferred. A complete copy of
the recorded Eco-Guidelines, as
they may be amended or
supplemented at any time and from
time to time are available upon
request.
Easements
- In the Eco-Guidelines there are
easements, which may affect your
plans for building or using your
lot, including, for example,
drainage easements. In an effort
to preserve the natural habitat of
Long Caye, and in order to
accommodate residents’ coexistence
with the untouched habitat of the
island, all lots may have
easements on them which allow
excess rainfall or water to flow
properly and smoothly, throughout
the island. Construction of your
residence or any other structure
on your lot must be done in such a
way so as to allow for natural
drainage. Household drainage
pipes will not be permitted to
empty directly into any wetland
area, or any other water body or
resource on Long Caye and the
surrounding environs. These pipes
will lead to appropriately
designed leach fields in
accordance with designs approved
by the ERB.
Plats,
Zoning, Surveying, Permits, and
Environment
Plats
- The regulatory authorities have
approved the subdivision plans and
plats of specific lots. The plats
covering the lots in this Property
Information section have been
recorded with the Ministry of
Natural Resources and the
Environment. The description of
the lots given in the Belize
Transfer of Land is legally
adequate for the conveyance of
land in Belize.
Zoning
- The lots described in this
Property Information section may
be used for single-family homes or
commercial purposes as designated
in the Master Development Plan,
and such uses conform to the local
zoning and the Eco-Guidelines.
Surveying
- Your lot has been marked for
identification on the Master
Development Plan from the
Developer. If you require a
separate survey of your lot, you
may make the appropriate
arrangements to do so.
Permits
- In order to begin construction
on your lot, you must first submit
an application along with plans
and specifications and a review
fee of Two Hundred Dollars (US
$200) to the Environmental Review
Board “ERB” located at 62 Gabourel
Street, Belize City, Belize, C.A.
011-501-223-3228. Once your
completed application and review
fee have been received by the ERB,
the ERB will review your
application in accordance with and
subject to the Eco-Guidelines and
any other rules promulgated by the
ERB. Details of the review
procedure and required building
standards are found in the Design
Guidelines published by the ERB.
After receiving an approval from
the ERB, you will also be required
to obtain a building permit from
the Belize Building Department,
which is located at 109 North
Front Street, Belize City, Belize,
C.A. Phone: 011-501-227-2308. The
Developer is obligated to obtained
permission for the construction of
boardwalks, which have been or
will be strategically located on
Long Caye, and which shall elevate
the walkways and pathways on Long
Caye to ensure and preserve
environmentally sensitive areas.
The Developer has also obtained
permits for the Piers, which serve
as the temporary point of
disembarkation for all boats
carrying passengers visiting or
occupying a residence or business
on Long Caye. Plans and
specifications for the
construction of docks are subject
to review and approval by the
Government of Belize, Department
of the Environment, the ERB and
the Eco-Guidelines. Some parcels
on Long Caye have been approved
for commercial uses; however, you
must obtain the appropriate
licenses and permits from the
appropriate Belize governmental
entities before operating such a
business within the subdivision.
Environment
- An environmental impact
assessment was prepared for the
development of Long Caye, which
was carefully considered by the
National Environmental Appraisal
Committee (“NEAC”) before
promulgating the Environmental
Compliance Plan for Long Caye.
The Environmental Compliance Plan
discusses various potential
sources of environmental impact
during the development of the
Project, including, for example,
contamination of soil and water
resources, habitat alteration from
clearance of land, accelerated
erosion with subsequent siltation
of water resources due to
construction of the required
infrastructure, alteration of
wildlife in the area, alteration
of possible scenic areas, changes
in population dynamics arising
from the development and potential
impact to fringing and patch
coral. In order to mitigate the
potential sources of environmental
impact during development, the
NEAC promulgated the Environmental
Compliance Plan, which, amongst
other mitigating measures, forbids
any vehicles other than golf
carts, as permitted according to
the Eco-Guidelines, to be used for
transportation on Long Caye. For
more information, you may contact
the NEAC for its recommendations,
which have been incorporated into
the Eco-Guidelines. NEAC may be
contacted through the Department
of the Environment, Government of
Belize, Belmopan, Belize.
Roads
Access
to the Subdivision
Long
Caye is an island unbridged to the
mainland. As such, direct access
to the subdivision may be provided
by boat, sea plane or helicopter,
not automobile. The Developer has,
at no cost to you, completed
construction of two piers on and
extending from the northeast and
northwest side of the subdivision.
Access
within the Subdivision
Long
Caye is being developed on
environmentally sensitive land and
in order to have a minimal impact
on the environment, the Department
of the Environment (the “DOE”) has
promulgated the Environmental
Compliance Plan, which requires
that legal and physical access
within the subdivision be provided
by way of 10-foot wide access
walkways (pathways or trails), in
lieu of paved roadways. No
conventional automobiles will be
permitted on Long Caye; however,
if you own or occupy a lot
permitted for residential use, you
will be permitted to use an
electric or solar-powered golf
cart or if you own or occupy a lot
permitted for commercial use, you
will be permitted to use a
electric, solar or gas-powered
golf cart for transportation on
and throughout Long Caye. The
Developer is in the process of
constructing elevated boardwalks.
To the best of our knowledge some,
but not all, boardwalks have been
completed. The interior walkways
or boardwalks within the
subdivision are or will be owned
and maintained by The Island of
Long Caye Community Association
Limited (also referred to as
“property owners association”).
The Developer is responsible for
the construction of the walkways,
boardwalks and pathways, if any,
at no cost to you. As a lot owner,
part of your annual maintenance
fee goes to contribute to the
maintenance of the interior
walkways, boardwalks and/or
pathways presently and after such
time as the same are conveyed to
the property owners association.
Upon conveyance of such walkways,
boardwalks and pathways to the
property owners association on
Long Caye, the Association shall
assume all future responsibility
for maintenance of such walkways
and pathways so as to provide
access on a year-around basis.
Utilities
Water
As on
many islands in the Caribbean,
water is supplied to the lots
within the subdivision by an
individual water supply and
collection system serving each lot
for which no permit is necessary.
When building, you are required to
construct and each lot must
contain cisterns, bladders or a
water catchment and holding
system, which shall store
rainwater collected. Water to
fill such cisterns or similar
storage tanks may be secured to
the dwelling. In addition, a
reverse osmosis water treatment
system may be used for production
of potable water. The ERB must
approve the reverse osmosis water
treatment system used for the
production of potable water, and
the ERB may restrict any lot owner
the usage of such system based on
the size of the lot, the location
of the lot, the surrounding
owner’s usages of such systems
and/or the impact on the
environment. If an alternate
water source becomes necessary,
the Developer will submit a
proposal for it to the Department
of the Environment at such time,
if ever. Your cisterns, bladders
and/or water catchment and holding
systems should be periodically
emptied and replenished with fresh
water as water stored for extended
periods of time tends to become
stale and may acquire an
unpleasant taste or odor. The
purity and chemical content of the
water cannot be determined until
each individual source of water is
completed and tested.
Sewer
The
Island utilizes composting
toilets, as opposed to septic
tanks or traditional sewer
systems. The Department of the
Environment has approved use of
composting toilets for sewage
disposal in the subdivision. No
permits are required for the
construction or installation of
such composting toilets except as
provided in the Eco-Guidelines. No
other means of sewage disposal
systems will be permitted on Long
Caye unless approved by the
Department of the Environment and
ERB. The Buyer should take
appropriate measures to ensure
that a particular composing toilet
can be installed. Grey water
holding tanks shall be used in
conjunction with drip irrigation
systems for the fertilization of
local planting. Food waste must be
disposed of in composting bins.
Each owner or occupant of a lot
must participate in the recycling
and reclamation program
established for the subdivision.
As such, you are required to
obtain and maintain a composting
bin for food waste, paper products
and any other compostable
materials, along with recycling
bins for crushed metal, cans,
glass and plastic bottles and/or
containers on your lot. Lot owners
must take recyclable materials to
designated waste recycling and
collection sites, which will be
clearly identified and marked
throughout each of the
neighborhoods on Long Caye.
The
fact that you are not required to
obtain a permit for the
construction or installation of a
sewage disposal system will not
have a material adverse effect
upon the availability of
construction or permanent
financing should you decide to
finance your lot with us. Septic
tanks, cesspools and sewers are
prohibited in the subdivision.
Electricity
The
Island uses alternative energy
sources in order to preserve the
natural environment and habitat.
Environmentally friendly
technology such as solar power
shall be the primary sources of
energy on Long Caye. Each lot
owner is responsible for their own
costs and construction of the
means of power on their lot. This
allows each lot owner to
customize, within the boundaries
of the acceptable means of power
generation, their own level and
extent of energy and power. Low
decibel generators may be used for
emergency backup power. The
purchase and charges for street
lighting, if any, in the future,
in the Long Caye subdivision will
be billed to the property owner’s
association and will be paid by
lot owners as a portion of the
Association’s assessment.
Telephone
Satellite phone service or voice
over Internet may be obtained from
a satellite vendor of your choice
as regular telephone service may
not be available to lots on Long
Caye. The Developer may, but is
not obligated, to enter into an
agreement with a third party to
provide telephone and other bulk
broadband telecommunication
services to you.
Local
Services
Fire
and Police Protection, Mail,
Transportation and Hospitals
The
Island of Long Caye is only 50
miles from Belize City, where the
services listed below can be
found. Additionally Ambergris Caye
and Caye Caulker, which may have
smaller towns, provide such
services. The minimum required
fire protection is provided by the
developer and/or the association
year round by a mobile water pump
located within the subdivision.
All buildings on Long Caye are
required to have a minimum of one
(1) fire extinguisher for fire
protection purposes per one
thousand feet of building area. It
is your obligation to provide and
remain in compliance with this
requirement. The property owner’s
association may, but need not
necessarily, opt to provide
security services on the property.
Private alarm systems are
permitted. The nearest medical
facility is the Karl Heusner
Memorial Hospital, located in
Belize City. The Country of Belize
does provide some emergency
helicopter services for
emergencies, the nature and extent
of which can be obtained from the
Government of Belize. You must
obtain a Post Office Box in Belize
City in order to obtain mail.
Nearby Ambergris Caye, and Belize
City, may provide private
individuals or companies offering
water taxi services to and from
the island.
Recreational
Facilities
The
recreational facilities include a
pier and welcome center. Such
facilities have been constructed
by the Developer. As a Lot Owner,
you will have the right in common
with all other Lot Owners to use
such facilities.
Maintaining
the Facilities
- Maintenance fees, as
assessed by the Association and/or
the Eco-Guidelines, may in part
contribute to maintenance of
facilities.
Who
May Use the Long Caye Facilities
- All Lot Owners within all
current and planned Long Caye
subdivisions and their guests will
be permitted to use the facilities
within the Long Caye subdivision,
subject to the rules and
regulations adopted by The Island
of Long Caye Community Association
Limited and as set forth in the
Eco-Guidelines.
Subdivision
Characteristics and Climate
In this section, we will discuss
the basic terrain of the
subdivision, the climate, and any
natural conditions in this area.
General
Topography
As with many islands in the
Caribbean region, the general
topography of Long Caye consists
of coral buildup where plant life
has taken root. All dwellings are
to be erected on stilt or post
construction having a minimum
height of four feet (4’) above
existing grade, and may not be
higher than 28 feet. No dredging
for filling of low-lying areas
will be permitted, unless approved
by the Government of Belize,
Department of the Environment, the
ERB and the Eco-Guidelines.
The percentage of the entire
property of Long Caye that is
estimated to remain as open space
is as follows: (a) 20.74% of Long
Caye contains wetlands and shall
be set aside as preserve areas;
(b) 18.74% of Long Caye will be
preserved as a green area; and (c)
3.51% of Long Caye contains and
will continue to contain
mangroves. Therefore, 42.99% of
Long Caye shall remain as natural
open space and as undeveloped
parkland. In addition,
residential parcel owners are
required to preserve 70% of their
lots as open space and commercial
parcel owners are required to
preserve 40% of their lots. No
lots in this subdivision have a
steep slope.
Due
to the tropical climate in which
excess rainfall could make access
to your residence difficult and
subject to water coverage, Lot
Owners may wish at their option
and expense to construct elevated
walkways from the residences to
the Developer-constructed walkways
or roadways. Residences will have
the right to a reasonable easement
for the construction of
reasonable-sized elevated
walkways. Even though there may be
a presence of water on certain of
the lots on Long Caye, if walkways
and residences are properly
constructed by the Lot Owner, it
will not affect your use of the
property as a residence.
Drainage,
Fill and Rainfall
As the island is a natural,
tropical habitat, we are aware of
lots within the subdivisions which
may require draining or fill, but
which, to preserve the environment
and surroundings of Long Caye, the
Developer and/or Seller has opted
not to fill. However, as all
dwellings will be elevated four
feet above existing grade, it is
not anticipated that lots
undrained or unfilled will be
materially affected for the use
they are intended, assuming the
proper construction of walkways
and property.
The
Island of Long Caye as a natural
habitat in a tropical climate, is
subject to rainfall appropriate
for its region. If constructed
properly, any elevated structure
should be unaffected by excess
rainfall. Many individuals find
that structures being elevated
over the standing waters below
creates visually pleasing
surroundings, and that this
feature contributes to the unique
properties of the island, although
each lot may be affected to some
degree, depending on the extent of
rainfall or other natural
conditions in a given year. You
should check with a local Belize
insurance carrier, or your local
carrier, for exact cost and
availability for flood related
coverage. The Buyer is responsible
for making certain that any
structure which is built on a lot,
or any property kept on a lot,
which the Buyer wishes to insure,
is insurable.
The
natural condition, habitat, and
vegetation of Long Caye serve as
the only program that provides for
control of erosion, sedimentation
and flooding throughout. This
program has been developed in
accordance with the “Environmental
Compliance Plan,” which was
promulgated by the Department of
the Environment. The program was
designed to comply with the
Environmental Protection Act,
Chapter 328 of the Laws of Belize,
Revised Edition 2000, Regulation
10 of the Environmental Impact
Assessment Regulations S.I. (No.
107 of 1995). The program calls
for the protection of all land
areas that may be disturbed by
construction activities. Erosion
is a natural condition of nature.
Thus, we cannot guarantee the
scope, or extent of any erosion,
if any, nor any erosion which may
occur due to the lot owner’s
alteration of the existing natural
habitat on their lot.
Natural
Conditions
Other than nuisances associated
with the natural environment,
wildlife, stagnant ponds, marshes
and other bodies of water, to the
best of our knowledge there are no
nuisances that adversely affect
Long Caye. It should be noted
that as Long Caye is an ongoing
project; temporary nuisances
related to construction and
development may be present. These
nuisances are out of the control
of the Seller.
Long
Caye is subject to natural hazards
associated with island property
such as lagoons, marshes, ponds,
bays, wildlife, oceanic factors,
and inclement weather conditions.
Long Caye has not been formally
identified by any federal, city or
district agency as an area subject
to the frequent occurrence of
natural hazards.
Climate
The climate of Long Caye is
subtropical, tempered by trade
winds. Temperatures range from
about 10°C (50°F) to about 35.6°C
(96°F) year round. The average
annual rainfall is approximately
60 inches.
Occupancy
Lot owners are currently free to
construct property on their lot,
or reside on their lot, as they
see fit. Some lot owners may
choose never to build or live on
their lot, and others may be there
nearly year round. Because of
this, the Seller cannot identify
the number of homes or buildings
on the Island, nor how many or to
what extent they may be occupied.
Information
about Buying Land
Many
people purchase land with the
intention of making a profit or
with the intention of it otherwise
operating as an investment for
them. Certainly, purchases of land
and property can be a very
profitable and beneficial
investment for those who are
purchasing for this reason. The
rate and extent of an increase in
value, if any, is not something
that can be predicted. Many
factors, may have an impact on the
rate and extent of any increase in
such value, and you should
research what factors could
potentially increase or decrease
the value of land. Doing your
homework and diligently
researching all relevant factors
are vital for anyone who purchases
land, but even more so for those
with the intention of making a
profit, reselling, or using the
land as an investment.
Additional
Information
In
this section, we will discuss the
following areas: (a) the property
owner’s association; (b) Annual
Real Estate Taxes; (c) Resale or
Exchange Program; (d) Equal
Opportunity in Lot Sales; and (e)
Listing of Lots.
Property
Owners Association
The
Island of Long Caye Community
Association Limited, a/k/a
“Property Owner’s Association,” a
Belize corporation, was or will be
incorporated and shall serve as
the property owners association
for the Long Caye subdivision. At
this time the Developer has the
right to appoint the majority of
the Board of Directors of the
property owners association. This
right shall continue with respect
to the property owners association
until the earlier of the date upon
which 90% of the total Lots
permitted by the approved Master
Development Plan have been
conveyed to persons other than a
builder and have certificates of
occupancy issued thereon or
December 31, 2019 unless the
Developer chooses to relinquish
such right sooner in its
discretion. Membership in the
property owners association is
mandatory.
The
estimated property owners
association dues are US $275 per
year for a residential parcel and
US $550 per year for a commercial
parcel. The Eco-Guidelines
describe how and when these dues
may change, and you should read
the Eco-Guidelines in order to
understand the process as to how
and when the rates may change. The
seller, as a lot owner, has nether
the power nor authority to set or
change these dues. The property
owners association has powers and
duties which include, but are not
limited to, preparation and
adoption of annual budgets,
levying and collecting
assessments, providing for the
operation and maintenance of the
common properties, hiring and
firing personnel, making and
amending rules and regulations,
enforcing the provisions of the
covenants, the by-laws, and the
rules and regulations of the
association, as well as, keeping
books and records. The current
assessment imposed by the property
owners association is set forth on
the Cost Sheet of this Property
Information section. The rate of
assessment is subject to change in
accordance with the applicable
covenants and by-laws of the
property owners associations and
those documents also prescribe the
method for special assessments, if
any. The Seller has no control
over the Eco-Guidelines,
Association, or Developer. You
should contact the Association for
further information. The Seller is
only a member of the Association.
Taxes
We
will be responsible for payment of
all real estate taxes and
assessments until such time as
title to your Lot is conveyed to
you. Thereafter, you will be
obligated to pay the Government of
Belize Stamp Tax and annual real
estate taxes. The Stamp Tax is
five percent (5%) of the parcel
purchase price amount over
US$10,000 and is paid to the
Government of Belize. Such taxes
shall be collected by the Escrow
Agent. The annual taxes on an
unimproved or improved lot after
the sale to a purchaser is
estimated to be one percent (1%)
of the fair market value of the
raw land. All tax rates are
subject to change based on
inflation, local laws, and other
factors outside of the Seller’s
control. There are currently no
special taxes or tax assessments
which affect the subdivision.
Permitting
Except for the building permit and
approval of the Environmental
Review Board, which every
purchaser must obtain before
building a house or commercial
building on a residential or
commercial parcel, respectively,
after receiving an approval from
the ERB, you may also be required
to obtain a building permit from
the Belize Building Department,
which is located at 109 North
Front Street, Belize City, Belize,
C.A. Phone: 011-501-227-2308. You
may additionally be required to
obtain a work permit to work in
Belize. Further information can
be obtained on the first floor,
Complex Building, Mahogany Street,
Belize City, Belize, C.A. Phone:
011-501-222-4620. Work permits
are valid for one year. Work
permit costs start at US $100 for
common laborers and can range up
US$750 or more for a
professional. Renewals are the
same amount as above.
Equal
Opportunity in Lot Sales
We
are in compliance with Title VIII
of the Civil Rights Act of 1968.
We have not and will not
discriminate against you because
of your race, color, religion,
sex, or national origin.
Furthermore, we will not indicate
a preference for or a rejection of
any particular group in our
advertising, in our rendering
services to lots, in requiring
terms and conditions on lot sales
and leases, or in any other
manner.
Cost
Sheet
In
addition to the purchase price of
your lot, there are other
expenditures, which must be made.
Listed below are the major costs
in addition to the purchase of
your lot. All costs are subject to
change.
Estimated One-Time Charges
1.
Environmental Review Board fee
(only applicable when purchaser
builds). - US$200.00
2.
Government Transfer Fee/Stamp duty
- 5% of purchase price amount over
US$10,000.00
3.
Yearly maintenance (prorated
portion of US$275 yearly fee for
residential parcels or US$550 for
commercial parcels)
Estimated annual charges,
exclusive of utility use fees
1.
Taxes -- Average unimproved lot
after sale to purchaser
approximately 1% of the lot
purchase price or assessed value
of your land by the Valuation
Section of the Government of
Belize).
2.
Assessments by Property Owners
Association (prorated share
through the end of calendar year
of the yearly maintenance
assessment; either US $275 for
residential parcels or US $550 for
commercial parcels).
*Assessments may vary depending on
actions of the community
association, which has the power
to levy assessments in conformance
with the Eco-Guidelines.
Acknowledgement
of Seller/Agent
The
undersigned Seller/Agent
represents that the information
set forth in the above information
and disclosure statement is
accurate and complete to the best
of the Seller’s/Agent’s knowledge
on the date signed below.
Seller/Agent does not intend for
this information and disclosure
statement to be warranty or
guaranty of any kind.
Seller/Agent hereby authorizes
disclosure of information
contained in this information and
disclosure statement to
prospective Buyers of the
property.
Seller/Agent: 
Adam
Schneider as Director of Eco Holdings Limited
Date:6/1/2010
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