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    Bad credit Some Advice.

    Good Afternoon, I have been reading through the forum and notice some good advice being given out so thought I'd try and see If I could receive some. I currently rent a house with my partner, I work full time in the same job for the last 2 years, I have bad credit (checked with...
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    Accommodation in Abu Dhabi

    I went through this last year and some of my colleagues here recently, my advice is :- Khalifa Committee - I understand that this is now run as a lottery draw as the demand is so high. You turn up, put your request in the hat and wait to see if you are the lucky winner. I read about this in...
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    Burj

    We are thinking of splurging and stay in 1 night at the Burj for the last night of our honeymoon. Should we get the Regular Suite or the Panoramic Suite? Is there really a difference? Worth the extra $$$? We will be staying at the Mina A'Salam for 3 night at the beginning of our trip then to...
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    Buying in Taranaki/New Plymouth

    Hey All, I'm surprised that New Plymouth/Taranaki isn't an area that?s been discussed as a good place to buy. The region has a lot going for it: The beaches, surf, mountain, skiing etc and the economy is booming. The oil and gas industry is also growing, so shouldn?t this all equal a good...
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    Hong Kong

    ismael, What interest rate are you on up there now for investment properties and what are the requirements for getting a loan. what is there lvr's and what growth main land is growing at a very high rate and yes you are still on English law but I was of the understanding it was difficult to...
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    USA Positive Cashflow Properties

    Hello Reece, Yes it is true on paper. However you have to remember that you are not in the US tax system. Also banks will only lend you around 70% which means that you will have to fund around 30% with either cash or a line of credit. If you buy really cheap properties such as in Buffalo you...
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    Dubai - Apartments - Rental costs

    Hello Andre Then check out the links for property and vehicles. As for DEWA (Elec and Gas) I have heard a few numbers thrown around and I guess it varies with the size of your place, but I am going to budget up to $500 USD. If anyone else can tell you what the average DEWA bill is, go with...
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    Playa Flemenca Costa Blanca

    Hey, Is it correct that this area is possibly unsafe to buy? I have heard that some houses have tumbled into the ravine. We are re - locating shortly to the area and wander or would appreciate help and advice. On living in Cabo Riog, La Zenia, La Regia. Villa Martin and the surrounding...
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    Buying in Libya

    Hello there, I will be probably moving to Libya with my partner later on this year. I have already spent some time in the country and would like to know a little more about the general day to day life in Tripoli if there's anyone out there that can help for buying a house Thanks,
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    Long term rentals

    Hey Guys, We have been living in the Western Algarve for 16 months now, and have just found out that our house we rent has been sold. We have until 1st August to relocate, but also have specific requirements for rentals. We have 2 dogs so we need a self contained house or villa, pref with own...
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    Not UK now it is Turkey now

    Hi Mitchell, I very nearly bought a lovely 3 bed detached house in Bodrum last August, for about £95k. I pulled out at the very last minute, my reasoning being: 1. Even the agent warned me I wouldn't be able to rent it out easily, due to the very large numbers of properties now available 2...
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    Good place to live in Thailand

    Hello, For your kids, I would suggest you to be in Phuket. There are British International School, Phuket. Established: June 1996 with British Curriculum and International Baccalaureate. You can look at their website: British International School, Phuket I have been there once. It is not so...
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    Buying in Northern Cyprus

    Buying new built property I am considering buying a new build property near Kyrenia. The local builder bought the land and each plot will have a TRNC title. Having read so many warnings about exchange land and the possibility of Greek Cypriot repossession if the island is re-united at some...
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