Good advice Maryanne! I reccommend higher ground, away from the beaches, to get more breeze and less salt spray, possibly safer from rogue waves (despite the reef). The corrosion on beachfront properties is wicked.maryanne said:I have often thought of purchasing land in Costambar.
Here are a few things I have thought about:
- the beach is busy with locals on the weekends and during holidays; not sure I would ever buy any land or home which is located on the main road along the beach (unless you're establishing a business); it is really congested and loud during these times and the garbage once everyone leaves is bad; at least it only takes a day or 2 to clean up
- there are plenty of properties which are located on the road which run down to the beach; I would only purchase a lot or home that is 2 or 3 lots away from the beach; same reason as the first issue; I have seen buses line up the streets and use up everyone's parking spaces (for apartments that exist there)
- there are plenty of lots for sale around the lagoon area but upon closer look, some of the lots seem rather lower than the surrounding lots; not sure how good of a building lot this will be
- there are also some skeleton homes that are for sale (cement block structures);
Thanks,
Maryanne
Toronto2inDR said:I live in Costambar for 2 years and now that I'm out Sosua way I avoid Costambar like the plague.
maryanne said:One thing I forgot to mention. I was there during the earthquake and there was not too much damage in Costambar. Months later, when the report was published (I forgot by whom), it stated that Costambar suffered minimal damage because most of the land there is higher than the ocean. Another plus for Costambar.
I love Costambar and so does my family. I'm there at least 4 - 5 times per year and we always rent apartments in a good building (generator!!!). I'll be there soon (March 9th until the 20th).
Will either of you be around (CanadianBob or Snuffy).
Bob, I'm a Canadian too!
Maryanne