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    Property viewing in NZ

    I know everyone is against real estate agents (and often for good reason),but for those unable to get to NZ themselves you can use a Buyers Advocate that specialized in NZ property. Cheers!!
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    Where to live in Mexico

    Hello tony, I live in port city of Veracruz.. around million pop... is considered by many to be the New Orleans of Mexico.. (for better or worst) plenty of hotels, restaurant / bars /clubs.. modern shopping plazas as well as the traditional mercado.. cheap rent once you get back a bit from...
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    Buying and selling US Land

    Hi there, Can anyone inform me of the CGT implications of selling land in the US as an Australian citizen and resident (i.e. would I need to pay double CGT?) Also if I were to sell US land to US citizens, is it as simple as transferring title by sending warranty deed papers? Thanks for...
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    Buying land in the Languedoc

    Welcome all, Just thought I'd share an experience that my wife and I have just gone through. A while ago we decided to buy a plot of land and build a house. we searched around and eventually found a plot of land of 1000 sqm on a really nice, terraced "lotissement" just outside the town of...
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    Europe's fastest growing property market, and guaranteed rentals for 3 years!

    Welcome all, House prices in Estonia rose by more than any other European country in 2005, according to a survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) - the RICS report on the European property market showed that Estonian house prices rose by 28%, ahead of Denmark at 22% and it...
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    Help with Albufeira!!

    hi, Before your family decide that the place to live is in Albufeira, you should look towards the west coast. Most Brits never go further than the large towns in any country missing all the lovely places that there are to live in. Explore before you decide, otherwise you will end up moving...
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    Buying a Home

    Hello Friends, It is really difficult to have a home in your state. Before buying a home you have to consider few things regarding your desired home like location, Size, Price, Home loan availability. You should consider all this things very carefully because a perfect combination of...
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    Moving to Netherlands, looking for job/accommodation

    Hi Guys, I'm new this forum, good to know there are forums like this. I?m hoping to move to Netherlands this year, preferably somewhere in Amsterdam. But from what I?ve been hearing everything is relatively expensive. I'm an Asian Indian, currently in Dubai and working as a freelance artist...
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    Legal Advice Sought

    Hey Guys English elderly friends of ours are about to buy a house in a village in Herault. They depend on us for help/advice. The garden backs onto another at a lower level. The owner of that house proposes to heighten the wall for privacy. Our friends do not wish to proceed with the purchase...
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    Anyone living in Fujairah

    Hi, Can anyone help me and my family who could be moving to the UAE (Fujairah) very soon? We need help in the following questions. Suggestions of good schools in Fujairah? (Boy 17, Girls 15, 14) . What facilities are available (Shops, Social, Sport etc) Employment for spouse...
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    HELP long term rental Costa Del Sol

    Hi, I am very new to this so I hope you will bear with me. My Husband and I are looking for a long term rental about 30-40mins from Malaga airport as my husband will be commuting to England quite a lot. We would ideally like:- A property which would allow us to have our 2 Doberman dogs with...
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    Campeche, mexico apartments

    Hey, Moving to Campeche, Mexico in a month or so and would like any information on getting a modest one bedroom apartment in or near the center of town. Even though it is a UNESCO site, few Americans go there so there is not a lot of information on line. Anyone have any advice? Thank you. I...
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    Italy v France

    Hello all, I'm new to the forum. I am planning on buying a property in France or Italy and I'm trying to decide which is likely to cause me the least stress. Are closing costs pretty similar in both countries? Which offers best value for the money? What areas would you recommend? Look forward...
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    Expat Life in Malta

    Hi everyone, I am doing research for an article on Expat life in Malta and I am looking for stories from expats who moved there more than 5 years ago. Has your experience been positive or negative? Do you regret moving there or was it the best thing you ever did? Have you seen changes over the...
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    Advice for best area in Turkey

    Hi all, We have decided we would like to purchase a property in Turkey. Is there anyone that has first hand knowledge that can recommend credible estate agents and solicitors who are extremely good to work with and will guide us through the process. I have read too many horror stories of...
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    Is Bulgaria A Good Place?

    Hi Kristopher I reckon those that have bought in Bulgaria will get a right royal one up the tradesman?s' once it all goes pear here. In much the same way that it's the council flat junk in scary areas that get caned the most in a housing downturn, it's junk countries like Bulgaria that'll get...
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    How safe to invest in Bulgara?

    Hi Orlando, Investing in Overseas property is no different to the UK market. It is a very delicate balance of supply and demand. There is no doubt that properties in Bulgaria are cheaper psqm than the more traditional EU countries but the major factor that contributes to higher prices is the...
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    Possible reasons for leaving property empty?

    Hello all, A friend of mine has approached three different people saying he is interested in buying their empty property for cash. All said they did not want to sell at the moment. Two of these properties have been empty for two years. What possible reason can people have for leaving...
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    What?s your story

    Hi Joshua, I?ve got a small portfolio in the north east and midlands. However I have reasonably recently moved nearer to London so I am currently in the process of selling down my current portfolio to rev-invest in the London area. ive been in the games for 6 years. I tend to use letting...
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    China to review major capital projects

    Hi, China has ordered an urgent nationwide review of major capital projects, in a bid to weed out illegal projects to slow down investment and avoid an overheating economy. A document jointly issued by the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Land and Resources and...
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