Caribbean Houses and Homes
Everything you need to know about building your very own chattel house.
Do you know what is a bidet? Depending on where you live in the world, a bidet might look as though someone made a mistake when the bathroom was being designed. Although they are not popular in the United States, bidets are staples in many Caribbean and European bathrooms. Sometimes they are specifically included in […]
When homes in the Caribbean are designed and constructed, many architects and civil engineers will focus on the openings of the home. Reasoning behind this lies with a desire to let as much sunlight and fresh air into the home as possible, whilst maintaining the stability of the structure. Windows and doors are usually placed […]
There are too are many property owners who have lost money to unscrupulous contractors. We all know at least one person who has told us their construction horror stories and their struggles to find a good contractor. Sometimes it feels as though you are doomed even when you take the right steps. You get the […]
One of the questions that has been asked by several visitors to the Chattel Houses Instagram page is if chattel houses are hurricane proof. Depending on who you ask, you might receive either an affirmative answer or a negative answer. Truth be told, this question requires an assessment of several variables. These variables include building […]
In Barbados, the Town and Country Development Planning Office regulates all planning applications for land development. If you want to build a chattel house in Barbados, you have to apply for permission from the department. Failure to submit applications for development may result in the property being demolished. Town and Country Planning Act The Town […]
One of the first things you should do before you a build a chattel house, is to seek permission from your local building authorities. These procedures are usually the same as those required for a larger home. The authorities will be able to advise about the types of permissions are required to build a chattel […]
If you look at it from a high level, there is no obvious difference between chattel houses and concrete houses apart from aesthetics. Both of them provide shelter, they can be built economically, they both afford people the opportunity to experience home ownership and they are unique representations of Caribbean architecture. Difference Between Chattel Houses and Concrete […]
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