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ChrisJohan

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French expat in Sweden

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French

Speaks English, French, Swedish

Registration: 19 September 2023

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ChrisJohan created a thread
3 months ago

Storage Facilities -San José Airport

Hello,Has anyone of you ever tried a storage facility close to the airport in San José?We would like to store few totes for few months. Thanks for feedback! Read More

ChrisJohan replied to a thread
7 months ago
ChrisJohan

Recommendation for a Relocation Agent by ChrisJohan

Hello,I'm a French living in Sweden for the past 20 years, with my husband (Swedish) and we are looking for a new country to live.The Costa Rica seems very interesting and we are planning to spend one month on place beginning of next year.The ...

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@jwboozeriiiHi,thanks for the info and the warning!I agree with both of you (rainagain), there won’t be a perfect company anyway. Just to take the one which has less bad reviews 😉Thank you! Read More

ChrisJohan replied to a thread
7 months ago
ChrisJohan

Recommendation for a Relocation Agent by ChrisJohan

Hello,I'm a French living in Sweden for the past 20 years, with my husband (Swedish) and we are looking for a new country to live.The Costa Rica seems very interesting and we are planning to spend one month on place beginning of next year.The ...

ChrisJohan

@rainagainThanks a lot!I will definitely check her and her company.But for now, we are focusing on the scouting trip in January. Step by step… Thank you very much! Read More

ChrisJohan replied to a thread
7 months ago
ChrisJohan

Recommendation for a Relocation Agent by ChrisJohan

Hello,I'm a French living in Sweden for the past 20 years, with my husband (Swedish) and we are looking for a new country to live.The Costa Rica seems very interesting and we are planning to spend one month on place beginning of next year.The ...

ChrisJohan

@rainagainHi,I’m sorry, it seems that I had missed your very clear and detailed explanation of the whole process. Thanks a lot for your time to write this answer!Step by step will be the approach. Read More

ChrisJohan replied to a thread
8 months ago
Dominique Schreiber

Solar energy - panels by Dominique Schreiber

Hello everyone, I just bought a little traditional house in Sámara, Guanacaste, and would like to have feedbacks from expats using solar panels or having considered using them as energy source, before deciding whether or not installing them. ...

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@edwinemoraHello,Thanks for your input!I know what the matcho culture is, I'm French.From my own little analysis, I think that it comes from the Catholic heritage. That won't disappear tomorrow.It can be extremely irritating/frustrating, but women ... Read More

ChrisJohan replied to a thread
8 months ago
Dominique Schreiber

Solar energy - panels by Dominique Schreiber

Hello everyone, I just bought a little traditional house in Sámara, Guanacaste, and would like to have feedbacks from expats using solar panels or having considered using them as energy source, before deciding whether or not installing them. ...

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@daveandmarciaHello,Thanks a lot for a very thorough analysis! And for your time to reply to me.All you write makes sense.I have checked the reasons below one by one to see if they could apply to my husband and myself.Good news for us, we are ... Read More

ChrisJohan replied to a thread
8 months ago
Dominique Schreiber

Solar energy - panels by Dominique Schreiber

Hello everyone, I just bought a little traditional house in Sámara, Guanacaste, and would like to have feedbacks from expats using solar panels or having considered using them as energy source, before deciding whether or not installing them. ...

ChrisJohan

@edwinemora Hi there! Interesting stats. What are the reasons why foreigners don’t stay in CR?And by foreigners, you mean all, or mostly Americans or Europeans? Just a bit curious 😉 Read More

ChrisJohan replied to a thread
9 months ago
Justagirl8870

What I learned building in a gated community in Costa Rica by Justagirl8870

Hello! Another update from Justagirl and not because I have the time but because I honestly hope and pray that less and less people throw their life savings and life dream into a garbage disposal. It is a painful grind. selling lots and a dream is ...

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Hello @EVatlantisCRThanks for your feedback!we are also curious if it can work in a gated community. Apparently, you have a very positive experience. May I ask in wich area of the Costa Rica? South-East, etc… Because what you describe is ... Read More

ChrisJohan replied to a thread
10 months ago
ChrisJohan

Recommendation for a Relocation Agent by ChrisJohan

Hello,I'm a French living in Sweden for the past 20 years, with my husband (Swedish) and we are looking for a new country to live.The Costa Rica seems very interesting and we are planning to spend one month on place beginning of next year.The ...

ChrisJohan

@daveandmarciaGood morning and thanks a lot for additional info!I note about the "Collegio" affiliation. I also believe that we need someone on place who has a good network and who could guide us to avoid the few "crooks". We spoke with a Relocation ... Read More

ChrisJohan replied to a thread
10 months ago
ChrisJohan

Recommendation for a Relocation Agent by ChrisJohan

Hello,I'm a French living in Sweden for the past 20 years, with my husband (Swedish) and we are looking for a new country to live.The Costa Rica seems very interesting and we are planning to spend one month on place beginning of next year.The ...

ChrisJohan

@edwinemoraHello Edwin and thanks for your feedback!I'm doing my homework, I promise 😉 But that would never give me the full picture, as someone already living on place... And more important, I'm completely lacking network 😔But I ... Read More

ChrisJohan replied to a thread
10 months ago
ChrisJohan

Recommendation for a Relocation Agent by ChrisJohan

Hello,I'm a French living in Sweden for the past 20 years, with my husband (Swedish) and we are looking for a new country to live.The Costa Rica seems very interesting and we are planning to spend one month on place beginning of next year.The ...

ChrisJohan

Thanks a lot @mail66!A certified good lawyer seems quite necessary.I had actually read something on this topic too.We took a quiz on the net and Central Valley popped up also 😉Probably because I need a good internet for my work.Thanks a lot ... Read More

ChrisJohan replied to a thread
11 months ago
ChrisJohan

Recommendation for a Relocation Agent by ChrisJohan

Hello,I'm a French living in Sweden for the past 20 years, with my husband (Swedish) and we are looking for a new country to live.The Costa Rica seems very interesting and we are planning to spend one month on place beginning of next year.The ...

ChrisJohan

wow… Ok, good to know!And it looks like we will have to learn Spanish quicker than we had planned 😉Thanks for your really good tips!I have checked Angela and will contact her.But what about the ”consultants” (outside of ... Read More

ChrisJohan replied to a thread
11 months ago
ChrisJohan

Recommendation for a Relocation Agent by ChrisJohan

Hello,I'm a French living in Sweden for the past 20 years, with my husband (Swedish) and we are looking for a new country to live.The Costa Rica seems very interesting and we are planning to spend one month on place beginning of next year.The ...

ChrisJohan

Hi All,I should refine my initial question.We are looking for a Relocation Agent with her/his own official Relocation Agency or employed in an official Relocation Agency.Thanks for the tips from expatriates! Read More

ChrisJohan replied to a thread
11 months ago
ChrisJohan

Recommendation for a Relocation Agent by ChrisJohan

Hello,I'm a French living in Sweden for the past 20 years, with my husband (Swedish) and we are looking for a new country to live.The Costa Rica seems very interesting and we are planning to spend one month on place beginning of next year.The ...

ChrisJohan

@mail66 Thanks a lot for the tips!I really appreciate the ”certified” 😊Have a great day! Read More

ChrisJohan created a thread
11 months ago

Recommendation for a Relocation Agent

Hello,I'm a French living in Sweden for the past 20 years, with my husband (Swedish) and we are looking for a new country to live.The Costa Rica seems very interesting and we are planning to spend one month on place beginning of next year.The ... Read More