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    The federal budget

    Hi julio, Why would you say that if you want to negative gear a property stick to Australia? it is possible to bring some of the losses home to Aus from a negative geared NZ property (the loss incurred if interest payments exceed income). If a property in NZ is going to have a good...
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    How to obtain finance for rental accommodation in Dubai?

    Hi Everyone, My family has just relocated to Dubai and wanting to know if anyone has used a finance company for rental accommodation and if so who did they use. Thanks
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    Remortgages

    Hey all, I purchased a buy to let apartment 3 years ago, valued at ?175k and took out a mortgage for ?150k. The problem I have now is that the discount period has now expired and I am now on a variable rate. Can anyone suggest what the best remortgage option for me would be. Thanks
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    Affordable Housing PNG New Estate

    Welcome all, An area near Tokorora (approximately 25 hectares) is to be subdivided and turned into a modern housing estate complex. The area is to be developed into a self supporting housing estate complete with shops, clinic, a local police station and all modern amenities. It is expected...
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    Moving to Netherlands, looking for job/accommodation

    Hi Lane I am afraid that your idea might not work. First, in order to live here you have to have a sponsor or a job and can prove adequate income to sustain you. Finding jobs here without speaking Dutch is very hard. The immigration policies in the Netherlands are becoming very strict. In fact...
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    Moving to Greece need advice

    Hey, I am taking the plunge and...moving to Greece on my own probably to an island (I have friends in Athens) The best way seems to me to come over in September for a month or so (as much so as possible ) to Zante, where there is a large ex-pat community, rent a room from one of them...
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    Australian Tax Question

    Hello, My wife and I are investigating a possible move to Dubai. I have been offered a job in construction. The package sounds fair but only if I am able to escape paying the exorbitant income taxes levied by the ATO. What do I need to do to be considered non resident in AUS for tax purposes...
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    Living in Germany(Munich)

    Hi all, I am an Austrian citizen as well as an American citizen. So I can move to Germany with no issue. But my girlfriend is not. She does not have a college degree and is 22 years old. Would it be possible for her to move there with me? I do not know if she could even get a visa without a...
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    Moving to Goa India

    Hey lukas, I agree with Mitzyboy. Have you already purchased the property? As I understand foreign nationals can't buy unless they set up a company. We too are planning on moving to Goa in the near future, have written to organizations about residency and purchasing property. I've been trying...
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    Rental Valuations of property

    Hi I?ve recently bought 4 properties. When they were valued I tried to negotiate with surveyor to obtain as high a rental income as possible shown on the survey, which was fine. However later on I will probably want to get a further advance on the property by obtaining a higher valuation...
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    Good yield

    Hi Logan Slight change of plan, have decided not to buy the four houses. Instead I have gone for two other houses, half the price of the four, and twice the return! My estate agent found these two houses, but forgot to tell me! So started the process again. I am sure it will work out in the...
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    Some basic queries about Bangkok

    Hello all, Been reading some of these hints and tips, and it seems that there is a lot of people that can offer a lot of good advice, so here we go 1) want to move to Bkk in October 06, where if anywhere do I need to avoid renting, any areas of the City not best. 2) Currently working in the...
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