What are a few good House Building Tips?
A. Check for neighbourhood zoning laws. In order to maintain local standards (and property values) some locales set down strict rules for style and quality of construction. B. You cannot built a house within 50 to 100 meters (164 ft. to 328 ft.) of a river. C. In most locales, you must to leave space for a front yard and a sidewalk. D. Housing developers keep in mind that Costa Rican law allows you to dedicate only 60 to 70% of your land to be used for building lots. 20% to 25% will be used for property for roads and 5% to 20% for parks. E. If you have a nice view from your property, play it smart. Buy the land around it. F. Contractors get a discount on materials. It is always a temptation to build with the stuff that gives them the best markup. Check up on them. Make sure they’re using the materials agreed upon. G. Along both coasts, the first 200 meters (656 ft.) above mean high tide is owned by the government. No building is permitted within the first 50 meters (164 ft.) above mean
