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eaglefeather9

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American looking for information about Uruguay

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Registration: 07 January 2024

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eaglefeather9 replied to a thread
10 months ago
Julien

New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

eaglefeather9

@lilyleigh What state are you and Ron located in? I am in SW Virginia -- Blue Ridge Mountains. Hoping to get to Uruguay for a visit this fall to explore possible move. Cheers, Joanne Read More

eaglefeather9 replied to a thread
11 months ago
ColoniaMan

Shipping a container from the UK by ColoniaMan

Sourcing a shipping container is easy enough. Getting a price from a shipping line is easy enough BUT Has anyone shipped a container from the UK? How or where do you load the container? The places selling containers don't allow loading, they ...

eaglefeather9

Hmmm, I was thinking that one had 90 days of Tourist status before one's residency period started., especially if I went back to the US briefly in the interim. Guess I have a lot to learn still. Read More

eaglefeather9 replied to a thread
11 months ago
ColoniaMan

Shipping a container from the UK by ColoniaMan

Sourcing a shipping container is easy enough. Getting a price from a shipping line is easy enough BUT Has anyone shipped a container from the UK? How or where do you load the container? The places selling containers don't allow loading, they ...

eaglefeather9

Wow. Thanks for detailing the pitfalls. It seems like the best thing to do would be get a cedula and THEN have a container shipped using the company's container. Would seem like the company would then help fight to get it released. Having a decent ... Read More

eaglefeather9 replied to a thread
11 months ago
eaglefeather9

Building and Remodeling homes by eaglefeather9

Does anyone know whether Uruguay uses a building code standard for new construction? Are permits required? How easy is it to get building materials, especially lumber? Is lumber expensive? I notice that most homes I see online are concrete or brick; ...

eaglefeather9

Thank you! Read More

eaglefeather9 created a thread
11 months ago

Building and Remodeling homes

Does anyone know whether Uruguay uses a building code standard for new construction? Are permits required? How easy is it to get building materials, especially lumber? Is lumber expensive? I notice that most homes I see online are concrete or brick; ... Read More

eaglefeather9 replied to a thread
11 months ago
ColoniaMan

Shipping a container from the UK by ColoniaMan

Sourcing a shipping container is easy enough. Getting a price from a shipping line is easy enough BUT Has anyone shipped a container from the UK? How or where do you load the container? The places selling containers don't allow loading, they ...

eaglefeather9

Sounds like a nightmare. The devil being in the details seems more prevalent in foreign locales. I'm curious about what it cost you to ship the container from the US, if you are open to sharing. Hoping to go through the process myself in a year or ... Read More

eaglefeather9 created a thread
last year

Members in Uru, particularly in the Malnado area

Hola;I am looking to move to Uru but am just starting my planning and info gathering. Currently living in SW Virginia's Blue Ridge Mtns. I am a 69 yr old adventurous female who has traveled much and lived outside the US. Feeling like it's time to ... Read More