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    Tax lien certificates and tax deeds

    Hi everyone, Can Australians invest in US tax lien certificates and redeem a property through foreclosure? I am aware that most are purchased after a county releases auction venue and times then the usual practice (which varies very widely state to state) is predominantly to start the bid for...
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    Reclaiming VAT

    Hi all, We are about to sign a Compromis de Vente. The House is under 5 years old, and therefore the price includes VAT as this is the 1st sale (after the original sale by the developer to the current owner). As this house is to be used as a "Gite" (holiday rentals) is it possible to reclaim...
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    Buying A Property In Hua Hin

    Welcome all, I am looking for property in Hua Hin (a small bungalow). Could anyone recommend a nice area/good development/good builder. Any tips on purchasing would be gratefully received. Thank you
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    France - When am I classed as resident?

    Hello Camden My current understanding is that you will be considered resident in France if you spend more than 185 days of the year there. Can anyone confirm that (and what that means while you're there for those first 185 days)? Cheers,
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    Sterling transactions for property purchase in Lagos

    Although not well publicized, many banks here will let you hold a sterling account. A transfer should take no more than 5 days. Make sure you have the full bank details including the swift code when you make the transfer Perhaps if you are transferring to your own account you will know exactly...
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    Investment in Doha, Qatar?

    Hi, Was wondering what to expect on life in Doha, Qatar. As Brits living in NZ this last 4 years, hubby flies out to Doha next week and I will follow later. Am looking forward to some (very) hot weather, more so that NZ is now into winter and it is freezing! Be interested to hear what life...
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    Property and local tax laws in Cyprus

    You may get work as a hairdresser here, but the wages will not be anything like what you can earn in the UK. You will not get Tax credits or benefits for you children, but check this out with the government websites. Your mother may still get her disability allowance. There are English...
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    My target purchase is Morocco

    No income Tax on the rent (double Taxation agreement applies so no UK Tax will apply) - note I am only looking at high quality property within a low rise, low density mega resort (classy though) with 3 18 hole golf courses, hospital, equestrian center, polo pitch, water parks, gucci and other...
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    Advice on resale market

    I have just started researching property in Bulgaria and was looking at off plan developments in Bansko with a longer completion date. I was considering a short investment and selling on the property just before or at completion. However I've heard some comments about a lack of a resale market...
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    New property law stuns foreigners

    Bangkok (dpa) - Thailand's booming property sector has been thrown into confusion by a new regulation issued this month that requires all partly foreign-owned companies to prove the source of their funding before purchasing land, industry sources said Tuesday. The new Interior Ministry...
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