UPDATE 20 JULY 2008
I have delayed the beginning of my new house until later this year or early next year because the crew that I want to do the work is not available at this time. Also, because some parts of the structure are unique to this area we are still finding suppliers and getting quotations. I did find out that the taxes on new construction are forgiven for 20 years (again) if the structure is completed by 31 Dec. 2009.
The road paving is complete in front of my property. However, it appears that it will be at least a year before all sections and new bridges are complete. I purchased the property because it was in a low traffic location and it should remain so. The new road is somewhat narrow and will still be used mostly by the 10 or 15 residents along the road. Almost all are Dairy farmers with a couple of Gringos thrown in. I can now drive to Volcan in 15 minutes at no more than 35 miles per hour. When the paving is complete, it will be an easy 10 minute drive.
The water connection is in and we have the stand for the electric connection and the beginning of the entrance from the roadway completed. The house will be about 2,300 square feet, with a half-basement that contains the garage and a small apartment.
