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    US Ownership and tax

    Hello Albert, I have been advised that my LLC would be taxed at the rate of 15% which CANNOT be used as a tax credit when bringing the money back to Oz. I can otherwise elect to pay the flat rate of 30% withholding tax instead which would be a tax credit and then bring the money back and pay...
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    Selling French houses

    Hello Albert, For the last 18 months I have thought the market for sales to the UK market for anything over Euros 120000 was pretty thin. When we were looking to upgrade from a holiday home 15 months ago the mantra from French agents was it is very good that you are looking now we could not...
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    Buyer backing out for flood insurance

    Hey Guys, We were supposed to close on our house yesterday, I have actually signed the papers. The buyer (last week) wanted to back out of the contract because the house requires flood insurance - this is not a contingency. Five minutes before she was due to sign yesterday she demanded a walk...
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    Moving on to my 2nd IP

    Hey Friends, It's not every day you're able to double your portfolio - but I have just come back from the bank with pre-approval for my 2nd IP purchase ;-) I just want to say Thank You to everybody for providing this great forum and giving me so much inspiration. I'm already looking forward...
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    Looking for property for sale in Alotau

    Hey Albert Alotau is a small town and the receptionists in some cases tend to be the gossipmongers in town. So I'm not surprised that you've met with some 'quietness'. Still it is a rather lovely place depending on what you intend to do or the sort of lifestyle you enjoy. Keep in touch
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    English Newspaper Looking for people who've bought abroad

    Hi, I'm a reporter for The People newspaper, and I write the Property Abroad section each week. Each Sunday we pick a country, area or theme (such as self build, country retreats etc.) and give our readers advice on buying property, examples of where (And where not) to buy, and any other...
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    Building permit in Algarve

    Hello everyone, I wonder if any one can help me or tell me someone who can, we bought a plot of land in Almadena portugal,3 years ago got building permission for a villa up to 350 sq mtrs,then 10 months ago we was told it got turned down because part of the land is national agricultural...
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    US Tax Filing Question

    Hello, This is my first post on this forum so go easy on me as I'm a newbie !! Being a recent expat from the UK my USC wife and I have just started looking into how we should look to file our tax return in the new year. To be honest, we are both totally confused how best to go about this...
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    Tax on letting properties

    Hello all, Our French accountant has totally let us down and now we have had conflicting advise from the French Embassy in the UK. We have a furnished apartment which we bought in 2005 and first let in 2006. Our accountant told us we had to submit a tax return for 2005 in order to be able to...
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    From England to Portugal, Algarve

    Hello Is there anyone out there who can recommend a removal firm from England to the Algarve Portugal and the costs involved. Also has anyone heard of Algarve Home Couriers a removal firm. Also has anyone had any bad experiences of moving and what firm were they. Any info Very much...
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    Moving back to Australia

    Hi, My husband and I (and now two children age 2 and 1yrs) are planning to return to Australia in late 2007 / early 2008. We are originally from Brisbane but have worked in many other places ... i.e. Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland (NZ),Manila, Hong Kong and for the last six years we've been in...
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    Advice for Moving to THAILAND

    Hey all , hopefully moving to Thailand for good sometime later this year , can anyone help me with information on property purchase , letting property , and general info on re-locating to Thai ? I am finding it So HARD to get any reliable advice ! Cheers for any help guys !
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    Capital gains tax EIRE

    Hey Albert, Normally capital gains is paid on the sale of assets, i.e. if the house is not his principle residence then it would be regarded as a taxable asset Try this info www.revenue.ie/leaflets/cgt1.pdf Consult with a good accountant and they may be able to argue the point with the...
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    HELP in Tax Return

    Hi all, I have been working in Holland for the last few years. Suddenly the tax laws seems have changed ( or at least my agent tells me ) and the deductions have gone through the roof. No more expenses ( I own a house here ) Tax returns that cost into the 100's. Can anyone help me as to what is...
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    Procedure to Buy a Land

    Hi Albert, Firstly, look at the Local Planning Authority's Local Plan. This will tell you whether the area you're looking in has been identified as one for development - or no development, or even limited development. That will give you a clue as to whether or not the LPA will be sympathetic to...
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    Investment scope in Cyprus(Southern)

    Hi Albert, I am interested in Cyprus too. I read the following recently, but does it apply to private landlords, and what are these controls? Do they apply to multiple residences? Am struggling to find answers! "An agreement has been signed with the European Union which stipulates that the...
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    Buy to let mortgage

    Hi everybody, I am interested in buying a house which is currently being let to students until 2007. Can anybody advise on what mortgage is required, I understand I will need a buy to let mortgage but is it as simple as just taking over ownership? I am not sure what is involved so any...
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    Licensing for letting property

    Hi I can't really help but I find it really interesting! My mum is thinking of buying a property out here with the view to renting it our but I heard that this silence is difficult to get hold of and very complicated and it has almost put her off! I will be really interested to hear from someone...
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    Buying Property in Bulgeria

    I am very keen to get into property investment, but I am worried as I haven't had any experience of it as yet. I am particularly interested in buying property abroad, I have heard a few good things about countries such as Bulgaria. Please share your thoughts/opinions/advice, thanks alexander
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