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TheOmegaMan

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American looking for information about Uruguay

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Lives in Las Cruces

Registration: 27 October 2010

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last year
Kingnass

buying a house with land in cairo by Kingnass

Buying a house with a land I saw some advertisement in Facebook and land 350 meter for sale only bone not completes for 850 000 egyptian pound ..in اسماعيلية where I love to stay in future.. I ...

TheOmegaMan

If you're not an Egyptian citizen its basically impossible to buy property in Egypt as the laws are contradictory. You need at least a residence permit to open a bank account and buy property in Egypt, but buying the property first will not ... Read More

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last year
stvegas

Safety in Egypt after Yesterdays events by stvegas

hello, I wanted to post on this forum because I am looking for the honest opinion of people of are currently living in Egypt. I am supposed to be traveling to Egypt in just a couple of days, with my family, for two weeks. Our itinerary includes ...

TheOmegaMan

I am planning to move to Alexandria and buy an apartment there, can you give me advice how to start the process? I am sending emails to Egyptian realtors who advertise properties for sale but never get a reply. I am also a teacher, taught in ... Read More

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9 years ago
lanaflittner

Moving to Uruguay by lanaflittner

I am not sure that I am in the right forum. I am from Denmark and have lived in United States for 13 year and now it time for me to move on. What I was looking for was a group in Uruguay. I am planing on moving to Uruguay within the next year or so. ...

TheOmegaMan

Hi Lana, A lot of people want to move to Uruguay, the only thing I can advise is that you should find out everything about Uruguay regarding your particular situation and opportunities in life there VERY REALISTICALLY. Uruguay has a great ... Read More

TheOmegaMan replied to a thread
9 years ago
metamorfoza

To those who purchased PROPERTY in Montevideo by metamorfoza

Hi All: I am planning to visit Montevideo in June (it's my second visit) I am seriously considering buying me a condo in Montevideo, most likely in Punta Carretas or Buceo. I am working on my research and am in touch with real estate agents, but ...

TheOmegaMan

Hi Galina, What I have seen property (condos) advertised in Montevideo, 180K is not going very far. Montevideo realestate is comparable to Vienna, Austria. Utility bills (electricity) is also very high (its state owned). The other issue is that if ... Read More

TheOmegaMan replied to a thread
10 years ago
A90

US$800/month by A90

Hey everybody, I am planning on moving to Montevideo in June of 2011. I will have be arriving with around 10k and a guaranteed income of $800 a month. (I am a certified English teacher so I plan on teaching English as well.) However, say I can't ...

TheOmegaMan

Hi A90! Did your move to Uruguay work out? Thanks. Read More

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10 years ago
kiwigaucho

Farming in Uruguay by kiwigaucho

Hi, my wife and I are considering buying a farm in Uruguay. Would love to hear from any expats farming in Uruguay who could share their experiences in terms of the buying process, what to expect in terms of crop yields, climate etc.... and opinions ...

TheOmegaMan

Hey Ross, Please share what you found out, this might be a way to get a head-start in Uruguay. Read More

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10 years ago
kiwigaucho

Farming in Uruguay by kiwigaucho

Hi, my wife and I are considering buying a farm in Uruguay. Would love to hear from any expats farming in Uruguay who could share their experiences in terms of the buying process, what to expect in terms of crop yields, climate etc.... and opinions ...

TheOmegaMan

Hi Brent, Would be great to hear some info and advice from you on farming in Uruguay, including realistic startup-capital necessary. Thanks. Read More

TheOmegaMan replied to a thread
10 years ago
crowderm

Properties of homes for sale in Montevideo by crowderm

Do you know of a web site that shows ALL of the properties for sale in Montevideo. I am use to being able to do a MLS search that shows ALL of the properties available for sale in a particular area. Every web site I have visited ONLY shows a few ...

TheOmegaMan

Hi Armand, what kind of business? Read More

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10 years ago
Ubersaramck

True costs of day to day life by Ubersaramck

Hi Everyone, Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to answer my questions already! I am in your debt! Currently I am trying to do a budget list for day to day living in Uruguay. How much does it actually cost to live? Monthly utilities, ...

TheOmegaMan

Yeah, in the US inflation is easily 20%+. Morbidity aside, retirees are prob. aware that they have about 20-22 years to enjoy the golden years, and if you and your wife get a decent monthly pension check, say, union or teachers' retirement plan, ... Read More

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10 years ago
Ubersaramck

True costs of day to day life by Ubersaramck

Hi Everyone, Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to answer my questions already! I am in your debt! Currently I am trying to do a budget list for day to day living in Uruguay. How much does it actually cost to live? Monthly utilities, ...

TheOmegaMan

Right. Looking for a job is not the right approach in Uruguay (or anywhere else) in South America. What you guys need to find out is what kind of business, would be in demand? Its the only way to go, running your own business. So, lets hear some ... Read More

TheOmegaMan replied to a thread
10 years ago
Ubersaramck

True costs of day to day life by Ubersaramck

Hi Everyone, Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to answer my questions already! I am in your debt! Currently I am trying to do a budget list for day to day living in Uruguay. How much does it actually cost to live? Monthly utilities, ...

TheOmegaMan

Hi Sara, Unfortunately I heard pretty much the same from German expats (whom I consider more objective) as 'yussimik' says... Crime could be surprisingly high. But the main point is that everybody says the same about jobs: not available and would ... Read More

TheOmegaMan replied to a thread
11 years ago
Christine

Buying property in Cuba by Christine

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

TheOmegaMan

I hear that since Cuban nationals can now buy properties in Cuba, and prices are already way out of reach of average Cuban citizens, the buyers are "Cuban-Americans" from Florida. Apparently they retained their Cuban citizenship living in America, ... Read More

TheOmegaMan replied to a thread
11 years ago
Christine

Buying property in Cuba by Christine

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

TheOmegaMan

I am assuming that you live in Canada, and thats why you see the things as you do, but here in the US, Cuba is a hot-button issue in business circles and many corporations cannot wait until they can put their hands on it. Fidel is right on this one. ... Read More

TheOmegaMan replied to a thread
11 years ago
Christine

Buying property in Cuba by Christine

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

TheOmegaMan

Well I too have entertained the thought to acquire perhaps a small house or apartment in Cuba, to retire in peaceful solitude where once Hemingway strolled the streets, but I know that when the real-estate venue opens up to ordinary folks, the price ... Read More

TheOmegaMan replied to a thread
11 years ago
Christine

Buying property in Cuba by Christine

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

TheOmegaMan

When about 15 years ago or so Fidel had visited New York, the super-rich (Bloomberg, Zuckerman etc) had a private meeting with him where Fidel has essentially pre-sold most of the prime real-estate in Cuba to Zuckerman's real estate holdings. ... Read More