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    Any one interested in buying in NZ

    Hey Guys, I am about to embark on a 2 week intensive NZ property search. Last time I went 2 months ago I did some great deals and found some great deals I could not take up: I hate passing up good deals. So this time if anyone is interested I would do my best to find them excellent cash...
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    Overseas Investing ? Insurance

    Hi Guys, I have an investment property in Canada and am paying very high insurance (building). Can anyone give me some ideas? Are you insuring through a company here or there? Any help/ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    Moving alone to France?

    Hello Guys, Just casting about for opinions and ideas at the moment. I planned my move from the UK to the sun for 15 years--and still got it wrong! First choice was France, 2nd Italy but I took the 3rd option and moved to Cyprus--seemed like a good idea at the time--everyone speaks English...
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    IMT Tax

    Thank you, Richard, No good news, though. And, as far as I know, if the unpaid amount exceeds EUR 15.000,00 the penal responsibility is involved, up or imprisonment. Somewhat I trust that their case is not unique, for there are around 180 apartments in total and the developer certainly has...
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    IMT Tax

    Hi everyone, My friends, with a help of a local man, bought an apartment directly from developer several years ago. They put an x price in their contrato promessa and, advised by the same local man, made it x/2 on escritura. Now the tax man sends them a letter and invites to appear with all...
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    Looking for land in France/Spain

    Hi, we are looking fro at least 5ha in France or Spain for agricultural/pastoral reasons. We're willing to move to wherever the land is cheapest/best (our budget is VERY limited)- can any advise on the best places to search? All we come up with seems to be building land- which is far too...
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    Any idea about Almeria area

    Any idea about Almeria area ? Hello Cade I live in the Alicante Province so cannot advise you on accommodation in Almeria province, but there are one or two members who do have property for rent on this forum. Try researcher, he seem to know this section well, Good Luck
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    How can I improve my credit rating

    Hey Joshua, There is a lot on the web on this topic, but one of the main steps is to get a secured credit card - These will be issued to virtually anyone but the terms vary a great deal depending on your circumstances and it is a great way to get your credit performance tracked immediately...
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    Looking for inexpensive, warm place away from UK

    Hi , I am looking to move from England, I am really tired of this place. Somewhere warm would be nice, even if it gets cold a bit. A place where things aren't as expensive as here. Language is a thing to consider, Can speak Portuguese, but looking for a place where my husband will be able to...
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    How expensive are apartments ???

    Hi Jonathan, Our house is near the best surfing coast. They have held the world Champs there before and there are always surfers in the water. That is the coast line North of Lisbon from Ereacia( have not spelt that right) up to and probably beyond Peniche. Apartments are around 95,000 euros...
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    Want a rental accommodation in Qatar

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew anything about Qatar. I might have a job offer there, but I do not know anything about the country. I want a rental accommodation urgently. Can anyone help? Thanks Joseph
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    Consider factors Before moving to Thailand.

    Hello, Nicholas I do like your style, and your advice. I would love to visit your country, but my life and work will not permit it at the moment, you seem to me like a good person with a lot of advice to give. I wish you well. Keep in touch Joseph
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    Which area is better in Kuwait

    Please can someone advise which are the better area's/ suburbs to live in Kuwait city for a South African Expat family of 4 with kids aged 8 and 14, the kids will most likely attend the English school or New English school, traveling is not a major concern. Regards Joseph
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    Is CGT Applicable on plot in garden

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone could please settle a query. I have obtained planning permission for a house on 0.22 of an acre of my garden. The rest of the site is 0.81 acre and contains my PPR. I had always assumed that the sale of the plot would be free of CGT. However my inspector...
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