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3 years ago
caro_89

Scrapping a car in Austria by caro_89

Hi everyone, I am working in the Vorarlberg area Austria and unfortunately have written off my UK registered Land Rover. It is sitting in a garage in near Bludenz but I am having trouble getting rid of it for parts or finding a scrap yard nearby ...

tigcraft

Pm sent Read More

tigcraft replied to a thread
4 years ago
Amandaandco

Dual Austrian Citizen by New Law and moving there? by Amandaandco

My mother was born in Austria and escaped Hitler in 1938. I’m American, but as of a law passed last year, am eligible for dual Austrian citizenship later this year, as will be my children and grandchildren. We plan to apply for the dual ...

tigcraft

That’s an interesting background, it’s similar to mine. My mother was born 1924 in Bruck an der Mur , Austria. She had met Hitler as a child on one of those school trips, moved to Berlin when a little older to work then moved to ... Read More

tigcraft replied to a thread
6 years ago
HeidiEdelweiss

Moving to Salzburg by HeidiEdelweiss

Hello, I'm Sandy and I was born and live in Edinburgh. I make artisan jewellery and work for myself. I have travelled extensively and still love to do this. I spent Christmas 2017 in Salzburg and fell in love with it. I couldn't get over ...

tigcraft

On another note try ‘willhaben’ as that’s the Austrian on line app for everything you’d want to buy. They do property rental to selling cars. Read More

tigcraft replied to a thread
6 years ago
HeidiEdelweiss

Moving to Salzburg by HeidiEdelweiss

Hello, I'm Sandy and I was born and live in Edinburgh. I make artisan jewellery and work for myself. I have travelled extensively and still love to do this. I spent Christmas 2017 in Salzburg and fell in love with it. I couldn't get over ...

tigcraft

That’s a nice story and it looks like you’ve seen the light. I can’t answer your question on that matter and I’m not sure how we stand post brexit yet myself. Hope you find a small workshop suitable but I guess it ... Read More

tigcraft replied to a thread
6 years ago
caro_89

Scrapping a car in Austria by caro_89

Hi everyone, I am working in the Vorarlberg area Austria and unfortunately have written off my UK registered Land Rover. It is sitting in a garage in near Bludenz but I am having trouble getting rid of it for parts or finding a scrap yard nearby ...

tigcraft

@caro I’ve emailed my contact in Bavaria about it and just waiting a reply. What’s your area post code for where it is as the distance will have to be calculated? Cheers Eric Read More

tigcraft replied to a thread
6 years ago
caro_89

Scrapping a car in Austria by caro_89

Hi everyone, I am working in the Vorarlberg area Austria and unfortunately have written off my UK registered Land Rover. It is sitting in a garage in near Bludenz but I am having trouble getting rid of it for parts or finding a scrap yard nearby ...

tigcraft

Not really up on the Austrian scrap yards but if the insurance is ‘writing it off’ then let them sort it. What sort of land rover is it and how old? I know a classic car restorer in Bavaria who may be interested if it floats his boat. Read More

tigcraft replied to a thread
7 years ago
Dane & sue

Brexit. And how will it affect people moving from the Uk to Slovenia by Dane & sue

Sue and I are moving to the eaatern paet of Slovenia in 5 years time. We already have a property here. Do you think Brexit will affect us and if so what way? Cheers

tigcraft

The uk is now is a massive high speed congested and jammed grimy industrial machine that works 24/7 full of busy people that don't know how to chill and don't know any other qualities of life who also haven't got time to be friendly ... Read More

tigcraft replied to a thread
7 years ago
Dane & sue

Brexit. And how will it affect people moving from the Uk to Slovenia by Dane & sue

Sue and I are moving to the eaatern paet of Slovenia in 5 years time. We already have a property here. Do you think Brexit will affect us and if so what way? Cheers

tigcraft

The uk is now is a massive high speed congested and jammed grimy industrial machine that works 24/7 full of busy people that don't know how to chill and don't know any other qualities of life who also haven't got time to be friendly ... Read More

tigcraft replied to a thread
7 years ago
Dane & sue

Brexit. And how will it affect people moving from the Uk to Slovenia by Dane & sue

Sue and I are moving to the eaatern paet of Slovenia in 5 years time. We already have a property here. Do you think Brexit will affect us and if so what way? Cheers

tigcraft

It become a no brainer just don't tell anybody else!! Heh heh heh Read More

tigcraft replied to a thread
7 years ago
Dane & sue

Brexit. And how will it affect people moving from the Uk to Slovenia by Dane & sue

Sue and I are moving to the eaatern paet of Slovenia in 5 years time. We already have a property here. Do you think Brexit will affect us and if so what way? Cheers

tigcraft

Plenty of reasons, quality of life, slower relaxed pace, better value for money, nice scenery, s p a c e as we've run out and sick of traffic jams and It feels homely. You've obviously done it because something's better? Read More

tigcraft replied to a thread
7 years ago
Dane & sue

Brexit. And how will it affect people moving from the Uk to Slovenia by Dane & sue

Sue and I are moving to the eaatern paet of Slovenia in 5 years time. We already have a property here. Do you think Brexit will affect us and if so what way? Cheers

tigcraft

Hi we plan to retire in slovenia we will have a good income coming in and good savingsAny idea how Slovenia compares to Austria in the sense of living there? I'm wanting to buy in southern Austria but just over the boarder Slovenia looks a ... Read More

tigcraft replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

What to expect when moving to Austria by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Austria? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...

tigcraft

Any answers on this one..... My wife and I in time to come want to live in southern Austria and buy a lower price property that needs work.we are in our early fifties. We are from the uk but not sure where we stand regarding Brexit (uk leaving ... Read More

tigcraft replied to a thread
7 years ago
SimCityAT

Why Austria?? by SimCityAT

https://openclipart.org/image/2400px/svg_to_png/263473/Austria-Map-Flag-With-Stroke.png What made you think of Austria to move to?

tigcraft

The scenery, the people, the space, the architecture, the clean life and ............. My mothers homeland Read More

tigcraft replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Best usages and practices in Austria by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Living in Austria means learning new ways of doing things and incorporating to your daily life unique practices. We invite you to share unique practices, tools or methods that could also make a difference in other countries. ...

tigcraft

I'll second that. Read More

tigcraft replied to a thread
8 years ago
Tallstack

Work permit with Aufenthaltskarte by Tallstack

Hi i have recently obtained residency in austria with getting an aufentshaltkarte. This gives me residency, although not work permission. I must get that on my own from the local AMS . As currently my german isnt that great (although i am learning ...

tigcraft

Not sure about that but try this link as there is something of interest for most. https://www.austrian-forum.com/index.php Read More