imho..Instead of giving each other math lessons, give GOB a math lesson, they have to understand that if they have 20 dollars a day to spend, they can't spend 29 dollars a day!
These tax increases are difficult but we can only hope that the GOB will be a little more financially responsible. I believe that even if the opposition got in tomorrow that possibly even higher taxes would be levied, the country is broke, deep in debt and we are going to have to pay.

"Figures don't lie, but liars figure."

But anyway, Chris ....... you win!! (although I didn't think this was a contest).

What is more important than a five pecentage point increase totalling 50% more than the previous tax rate???????

THE ATTITUDE OF THE SALES EXECUTIVE.

Negative attitude = negative sales numbers. Directly the opposite for the positive minded (no need to name names here). It's obvious who will be selling and who will be telling, excuses why their numbers are down.

For those who can't see the benefits of owning in Belize -vs- Costa Rica, should in all right, purchase there.

If you can't change the tax, you better find a way to but a positive spin on it, because your potential buyes will smell the negativism a mile away and will seek out those who give them a better vibe.

Sales basics.

SIN

SIN,

I have never met a stupid real estate buyer. Everyone who walks into my office is intelligent enough to ask the right questions, and they do, and I'm not going to spin my answers to get around the truth. I am going to tell people the tax rates as part of any presentation. I have to explain what it costs to buy property in Belize and I'm going to let my clients decide for themselves. I don't compare our costs to other countries. I mentioned those rates in Costa Rica as part of a message board debate, not a sales presentation to a client.

There will be no positive or negative spin on the taxes, I'll just leave it to my clients to make their decision.

Anyway, no thanks for the "sales basics" lesson, you're selling timeshare and I'm selling real property. The two are apples and oranges. Your buyers are subject to high pressure techniques that I could never justify using in my office.

SIN, one question: Why is it that this government can do no wrong in your eyes?

They do a lot of wrong.

Whenever and wherever there is a Government that does NO WRONG, the largest exodus in history will be witnessed from the remainder of the imperfect World.

Shedding positive light on a situation is not "getting around the truth". How can you get around the truth of a 15% tax? Seeing the glass half full on the other hand, is a positive spin. Pointing out that it is half empty, well ....

Nobody likes paying more taxes, gas prices, utility bills, and so on. Some don't like the current Government. Realizing the only "real" alternative helps to keep things in perspective.

SIN