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    Hong Kong

    Hello All, I invest in Hong Kong and thought some people might like to learn about this market as it is a way of getting exposure to China more safely. The laws are landlord friendly and property rights protected. There is no capital gains tax and maximum income tax is 16%. Foreigners can...
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    Reclaiming VAT

    Hello Desmond, You will be getting 'frais de notaire reduits' though wont you - if the house is under 5 years old - and that is worth about 3% or so. Warm Regards
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    I'm looking to buy

    Hi Harrison, The truth is we are really very open minded about it. Previously we have been on the Costa Blanca and feel we would like to discover new areas in the future. So anywhere west of Murcia province would be of interest except central Costa del Sol. Thanks for the advice and I know...
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    My thoughts on Buying houses for cheap prices

    Hey Fabian, Market prices for housing are very expensive, but not so comparative to overseas currency, if you are aware of the exchange rate. You are in the US, am I not right? Prices for houses in high covenant areas (Example: Korobosea, Boroko) will cost at a minimum K200,000 and above...
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    Munich temporary residence inquiry

    Hi Drew, Compared to other German areas, Munich is quite expensive. But the prices for food are comparable to the ones in the US in general. Eating out is a little bit more expensive, though. Apartments have very different prices depending on the area in Munich. Be aware that an unfurnished...
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    French taxes

    Hi, We are looking at moving to France later this year and currently gathering info so that we are prepared. I have obtained the French tax rates but one thing I don't understand is are families taxed as a single unit or are both parents taxed separately? Next, if the tax paid in...
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    Tax questions

    Hi Kai, If you are a US citizen you have to file a 1040 every year. You get an exemption of $80k for foreign income. Even then, because of the tax UK/US treaty there are ways to avoid double taxation. If you have a Green card and spend even one day in the US during the tax year you are...
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    Moving to Portugal

    Hello Logan, Thanks for joining us in the forums - more those who would like to be are appearing all the time... Reading through your plans, I wonder if you will need some form of finance, such as a mortgage or similar? If so, it might be worth submitting a mortgage enquiry on this site to...
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    Financial Planner

    Hello Fabian, I have been an expat for the last 9 years. The things that I would be most interested in are: 1) retirement planning -with a retirement home in the US 2) College financing planning 3) Portfolio balancing without an emphasis on real estate Another things I think would be...
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    Looking to move to France

    Hi Gregory, The French are very much still into themselves, and do not tend to employ foreigners, unless they really have to, and speaking hardly any French, will certainly not help your cause. French employment law, is very protective of the employee, and It is very difficult for a French...
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    1. Analysis of Overseas Property Investment

    Analysis of Overseas Property Investment Hi Harrison, I am an expat based in Munich, Germany and been in Germans since 1998. I think it will be on of the safest investments bets over the next 10 years. Prices have bottomed, building has reduced significantly, and available building land is...
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    Moving to house in Portugal

    Hi, I am another new member looking for some answers. Although the Internet is a great way of finding out some things, others need to have that personal touch. For instance, my husband and I have just bought a house in Azinhal and hope to move there permanently in early 2007. We have decided to...
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    Just bought a property in Portugal

    Hi Everyone Hope you can help. Just bought our first property in Potimao/Alvor, which we need to furnish throughout, and will rent out until we decide to move errantly. Furnishing packages are extortionate and therefore need advice on where/who to buy from, someone mentioned use Moviflor -...
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    Buying property in Kalkan

    We are thinking of buying a holiday home in Kalkan mainly for use in the summer but is it a region we could also stay at during other times of the year?. Also does anyone know whether this is an up and coming place as a property investment choice? Thanks Ismael
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