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    The French Property Exhibition - private sales

    Hi everyone, Can anyone advise if it is it worth advertising a property for sale on the private sale stand of The French Property Exhibition? I've never been so I don't know how many people visit the stand, what type of properties those attending are looking for etc. Good luck.
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    Fiscal Number

    hello gabriel, Welcome to the expat forum and good luck with your move to Portugal. We were given our fiscal numbers by our lawyer when we purchased the land to have our house built. Are you buying, or renting. A good lawyer (not ours) will be able to advise you. You need to fiscal number to do...
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    I'm looking to buy

    Hey all, In this flat market we have sold our property for a reduced price in order to move on. We are now looking for someone who is prepared to follow the same strategy and take an offer for a quick sale. We are looking for a property in a southern costal town, with a minimum 2 bedrooms...
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    How much do I need to start first investment?

    Hi all, I?m an Auckland and I actually have 1 off plan property with 10% deposit that will be settled at end of 07. However I consider that is not a really investment yet. It will be when I can settle it and tenants start moving in.... So for now, can you give me some ideas for my 1st...
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    Need to rent in Rio de Janeiro and Bahia/Brazil

    Hi Nelson, I'm in the process of locating housing in Rio as well. Is there a certain area of the city you're looking to reside? For example, my company is located in the Ipanema area of Rio, so I'll focus on that neighborhood. I've also lived in Ilheus, Bahia. What city are you looking...
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    Mortgage in Spain

    Hey Gregory, There are two kinds of mortgage, one as a non resident which you can borrow approx 70% and as a resident 90% +. Of course they will also want evidence of income. On fincas they do a valuation so if the finca needs renovating they will only lend on the actual today worth of the...
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    Buying a villa/ townhouse

    Hello everyone, I would really appreciate your advice! I was going to buy a villa/ townhouse in Spain & was cautioned that property prices have not moved recently & there is so much Building i.e. in Murcia they think values will go down, I am now thinking about buying in Portugal, as it is...
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    Buying property in Cape Town.

    Hi Raul, I am a Cape Tonian, but living in Korea at present. If you need any help with regards to information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Also to let you know I am an Expat Life Coach and if you ever feel you need support please contact me: Sometimes life as an Expat can be...
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    Looking to move to France

    Hello Gregory, I do hope you enjoy your time with us, I know little of France but if anything like Spain it would help if you spoke French this opens all doors in the employment field. Good Luck
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    Mortgage advice

    Hi Fabian, I presume your Dad lived in the house at some point, in which case you calculate the profit (sale price less purchase price) less costs in buying and selling. This is the chargeable gain. Tapering relief depending how long he has owned the property reduces this. You then calculate...
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    1. Analysis of Overseas Property Investment

    Hi all, I've been doing an analysis of various overseas countries' property markets. This analysis includes a scoring system based on a range of important criteria when considering overseas property investment. In summary the results look like this (scores are out of 100): Country Score 1...
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    choose a loan program

    Hi Gregory, I agree with you for the most part. Except "millions in interest" is a bit extravagant don't ya think? It would be around $1.2mm which is still a ton of money!!! The option arms are great if you know what you're doing. You also have to know to watch the indexes on which these rates...
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    Buying Council Property

    Hello Raul, You have no legal right to refuse payment of repair costs incurred by the lovely old council on your behalf, unless you can prove the work was over-priced, not needed etc. In other words, the council acted fraudulently, negligently etc. Big trouble has been brewing over council...
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    Dream to live in Salema

    Hi everyone, I am a newby on here and have got a dream to go and live in Salema, The Algarve. I have not been there to visit yet, but I really can't stand living in England any more! I live alone but own my own house, which I have a mortgage on, but by the time that is repaid, I would not...
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