Where is Mirador San Jose Project located?

Mirador San Jose Urbanization is located in San Jose Beach, Montecristi, in ManabiProvince, EcuadorIn km number 607 of Spondylus TrailTo 57 km from Manta city in the same way to Puerto LopezAt a latitude of 1.13, under the Equator Line

What is the average size of a lot?

We have variety of sizeThe area vary between 150 and 350 square meters

Is there financing available?

Yes, we have financing available until 48 monthly payments, but only for some lots.Take a look on our listing price to know financing is available.

Which is the down payment for the financing?

For now Zone A: 35%, Zone B: 30%, Zone C: 25% and more depending of the lots… see the listing price for exact down payment. subject to change (see the actual promotion)

Which is the minimum and maximum price of the lots?

There are available lots from $6500usd until $75.000usd.

Is it possible to open a shop into the urbanization?

We have specific areas to open a shop into the urbanization. The blocks are: 11 – 11A –11B – 11C – 32 – 52 – 52A.

I have to pay a monthly or annual value?

You have to pay $120ºº per year or $10ºº per month for homeowners association.This payment will be to pay the maintenance of parks, streets and avenues, social areas,swimming pools, beach, private security, waste collection and treatment.The homeowner association will also offer on-demand services for the maintenance andsecurity of your property.

Is there any beachfront lot available?

You must to check in our price list for availability.

Can I have a discount if I pay in cash?

We offer promotions and discounts for people want to buy in cash.You have to ask our sales representative to know the current promotions.

Are there models of houses to build?

Mirador San Jose don’t built houses.However you can build with your own designs, models or likesThe Mirador San Jose’s Administration has to approve your plans and designs before the construction.

The sewage is dumped into the sea?

No! Mirador San Jose is a residential project in harmony with ecology.Sewage is treated through a bio-digester house. This water will be reuse for irrigation of green areas, parks, etc.The sludge solids are broken in the bio-digester; changing it in an organic compound, and reused to fertilize the same green areas and parks.

What happened if I have a reason can not make my monthly payments?

Mirador San Jose can make agreements for the buyers that have temporally difficult to pay. We can help you to sell your lot if is necessary.For other cases of default, we hold our right to the mortgage that is the recovery of the property.

Are the Titles like in Canada?

Yes it’s look alike, in Ecuador the properties get, like in Canada the Titles, which are registered in the Land Titles Registry of Montecristi’s Municipality.However in Ecuador, transactions mediated by lawyer, not by a notary public.In Ecuador, the notary public verifies documents.

Can I buy a lot if I am not in Ecuador?

Yes, within any problem.If you are buying by cash, we have a lawyer to be your representative to buy; and he can sign for you, but the property will have you name.If you are buying by credit, you have to sign the mortgage. We can send you by courier and you have to resend us signed to make the registration in Land Titles Registry.

Which is the method of payment?

For all payments, you can make a deposit or bank transfer to an account of Mirador San Jose Project.

What time I have to wait to have my Title?

Usually the time limit is no more than 4 weeks.

I have to hire the company’s lawyer or can I have my own lawyer?

The buyers can choose a lawyer for own transactions

When will be finished the project?

The project will be finished ending 2013

When was the opening ceremony?

2009 August 15

The electric poles obstruct the ocean view?
The aerial electricity is temporary; only during the construction and to give electricity to actual owners that they are living in the project.The electrical service will be by electrical underground network

Will have the Urbanization, waste collection?

Yes! We are planning to make a plan for classifications, recycling and recovery of solid and organic waste to be processed and changed in compost for reuse.This plan will also serve as a training center for the surrounding community to raise awareness for the environment and the recovery of household waste.

What kind of beach is San Jose Beach?

This beach is awesome! San Jose is one of the most beautiful beaches of Pacific coast in South America.It is composed of very fine sand, without stone or rock; you can walk on the sand.The sand is very hard and compact; making it easy to walk, run, as you wish.The comments of all Canadian people are similar: “I have not seen a beach so beautiful in my life”

Is this beach dangerous?

No but we recommend you don’t stay so far of the beach; because the sea will be strong. Occasionally there are very good waves to the surf.However the beach is very safe, large and quiet.

Can I have pets?

Yes, you can have pets with leash. The owners should be responsible for collecting the droppings of these, for the welfare and tranquility of other owners of the urbanization.

Are there trees in the urbanization?

Mirador San Jose will be a wooded residential site. To date, we have planted at least 5000 trees, palms, flower, shrubs, etc., on the streets, avenues, parks and green areas. And we have to plant more.Also, when you buy a lot, you acquire the compromise of plant one tree for every 50 square meters of land.This commitment ensures more than 8000 trees planted, only by the homeowners.

I’d like to know how it works before you buy

You should be in contact with your sales representative to plan your trip, accommodation and your visit to the project.Also, we can offer you many activities around the country during your stay.When you arrive to the airport, you will be picking up for us.

How can I make to reserve a lot?

You have to make minimum deposit of $1000ºº for the reservation. The other payments will depend on the cashdown or financing option you choose and promotions in effect.Consult with your sales representative for details.

What kind of architectonic style we can build?

Every zone has different styles:Zone A: you have to build beach houses with reinforced concrete only.Zone B and Zone C. You can build wooden houses, concrete, bamboo, such as mixed constructions.

Are there regulations in the urbanization to ensure the safety and security al the owners?

We have established a code of ethic and regulations for homeowners. You can find this document in our website. For now it’s only available in Spanish version.

What kind of security will have the urbanization?

The urbanization will have watchmen in main entrance and the beach. Additionally we will have more people to make security walking around the urbanization.

Is this project only for foreigners?

No, for now the 50% of our sales are national people like lawyers, doctors, teachers, judges, police, politic, etc.

What is the composition of the soil in the project?
There is a combination of topsoil; clay and sand.

I have to put fence in the lot?

No; only if you wish you can put.

Is there water?

Untreated water may be used for washing, irrigation, showers, sanitary facilities, etc.For human use, we suggest installing a water purification system, which will be available directly in the urbanization.The installation and maintenance service will be also available. The other option is to buy distilled water for use, will also in urbanization.

Where is the main office located?

The project has its administrative office in Manta city, avenida Primera y Calle 13, Edificio Del Bank, Planta Baja, (in front of Civic Place, Beside Banco Internacional); from 57 km to the north of the project.

How many lots are there in the project?

Mirador San Jose has 1660 lots totally. Some people bought 3-4 lots for build one house on it.

Municipal Taxes

These taxes are calculated according the municipal value and not with the real value of the market.For the lots in the project, the municipal value is around $1.00 per square meter. For example, a lot with 250 square meters, the municipal value will be $250ºº.For build have been established a formula for the cost of construction per square meter depending the square meters of your construction.The municipal tax is $0.02/1.000For example if you have a house and a lot f $100.000 the annual cost of municipal tax will be approximately of $200ºº.

Transfer tax (welcome)

No transfer tax in Ecuador

Electricity

The cost of the electricity is $$0.13/ KW. But consume of electricity is lower because the kitchens and dryers use gas, like water heaters too.The air conditioner uses more electricityThe monthly bill for this cost is around $30.00 to $50.00

Internet

This service will be available in the project. In Manta city you pay $1.00 per hour in cyber coffees

Water

Mirador San Jose will have big cisterns to store water and will send to each house by underground pipes.A water measurer will be installed in each house. The owners will have to pay a minimum cost of $3.00 per month (it’s an average for now)Bottled water of 18 liters for human use will be available to buy into the urbanization. The cost approximated is $2.00 each one.The irrigation of green areas and plants will be made by our maintenance staff with recycled water.

San José Beach

San José Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of Pacific coast in Ecuador and the comments of all Canadian people are similar: “I have not seen a beach so beautiful in my life”It is composed of very fine sand, without stone or rock; you can walk on the sand.The sand is very hard and compact; making it easy to walk, run, as you wish.The project will have a private beach only for the owners and will have private security too.

Food and supplies

The most basic products will be available into the urbanization, in commercial areas of each zone.Prices will be comfortable and imported products will be found in supermarket in Manta city. Fruits, vegetable, fish and shellfish are in abundance on the coast at affordable prices.

Building standards

Side margins: 1 meter on each sideFront and rear margins: 3 meters on each sideThese margins are only for the construction generally. However you can use these areas for garden, parking, pool, terrace, etc.

Time limit to build

The time limit to start your construction is 5 years since you buy your lot. You have to build the first stage of your house. If you can’t build immediately, you must build the fence only. The urbanization has a standard model of fence per each zone with affordable prices. He fence must be approved by Mirador San José.

How much I have to pay for the connections of basic services?

Mirador San Jose charge for these connections the following prices:Electricity: $450.00Drinking Water: $350.00Sewage: $425.00These price include water and electricity measurers (these prices subject to change)

Which are the services in Mirador San Jose Urbanization?

There are 3 commercial areas where you can get all necessary for your diary activities like:ü Market for fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, seafood, drinks, water, propane, etc.ü Restaurants, bars, craft and souvenir shops, beach items and sales of differents things.ü Rental of bicycles, motorcycles, transportation, etc.ü Tours, air tickets for domestic flightsü Medical clinicü Reception salonü Poolsü Playgroundsü Chairs and umbrellas in the beachü And more

Why invest in Mirador San Jose Urbanization?

Mirador San Jose is the only beachfront residential project in Latin American with Canadian promotores. In addition, Ecuador has been named 2 consecutive years by the International Living Magazine as the best place in the world to retire.This analysis is based on the following viewpoints:Houses, benefits, cost of living, culture, health, infrastructure, security, weather, and more.Ecuador holds first place in 10 countries: Mexico, Panama, Uruguay, Italy, Brazil, Argentina, Costa Rica and Australia.