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Sheffexpat

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English expat in South Africa

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English

Lives in Sand ton, Johannesburg

Registration: 10 December 2011

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Sheffexpat replied to a thread
12 years ago
Gonxoh

Does anybody wants a classical guitar? Leaving Joburg by Gonxoh

Hello, I am going back to Spain and I have an amazing classical guitar Yamaha C45 with a soft case to sell. It is in a perfect condition. Please call me to 0828652814 (Gonzalo).

Sheffexpat

Hi Gonzalo. Would guitar be ok for a mature beginner? And what kind of price range are you looking at? David C Read More

Sheffexpat replied to a thread
13 years ago
franrig44

IMPORT MY CAR FROM THE UK TO CAPE TOWN. by franrig44

Good Morning. Im the new guy on the block and could do with some help ... if possible. I am going back to Scotland the 24th March to sell my house and possessions and obviously, I am looking to bring some things here to Cape Town. I have looked at ...

Sheffexpat

Hi Francie No offense, but I think you would be mad to try and import your UK vehicle. There are thousands of reputable dealers here, and you can get 2nd hand cars checked by the AA (yes they are here!). The cars are more expensive here, but so ... Read More

Sheffexpat replied to a thread
13 years ago
Yaelie

General Work Permit - received in two months! by Yaelie

Hi everyone, Just a heads up! I have heard such horrible stories of Home Affairs taking forever to process work permits and was really nervous about my own application. I was told it would take at least 3-6 months but was very pleasantly surprised ...

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Hi Yaelie. Out of interest, can you tell me what kind of work permit you applied for? I have a two year permit, one year left, and would like to have a proper long term arrangement. Also are you prepared to say who the law firm is? Read More

Sheffexpat replied to a thread
13 years ago
Christine

Buying property in South Africa by Christine

Hi, can a foreigner buy property in South Africa? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in South Africa? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...

Sheffexpat

Hi. I bought a place in Cape Town a couple of years ago over the Internet!! I had an agent acting for me, he was great. All the legals done via email. As previous post said, you need funds, but if you are earning in SA, you can raise a mortgage. ... Read More